Contra Costa Collectible Firearms Closed by CA DOJ

I called their number, (925) 937-3376. I let the phone ring several times. Eventually, a message played, a female voice confirming the closure and seizure of firearms as evidence, and that they are non-returnable until the case is closed. [More]

California news sources aren't covering this, so I guess the guy in Ohio will have to.

If they have your gun, don't hold your breath.

Today's second Gun Rights Examiner column...

We're the Only Ones Not Guilty Enough

A Passaic police officer indicted in September on counts of aggravated assault and official misconduct in connection with a confrontation with a city resident was arraigned in state court in Paterson Monday.

Police Officer Joseph Rios III pleaded not guilty during his appearance before state Superior Court Assignment Judge Donald J. Volkert Jr. [More]

Yep, I've thought since Day One that he's not guilty. Which doesn't mean I'm not thinking a jury won't amend that. Except it won't surpise me to see him emerge an innocent man, with full back pay and compensatory damages.

And as for charges that "he was being given privileges other defendants might not receive," well, hey, if being an "Only One" in New Jersey doesn't count for something, what good is it?

[Via Harvey]

It's the Guns

Unfortunately, America loves Guns. We love guns to a point where that uh we see devastation on a daily basis. You don’t blame a group. [More]

He says while protected by taxpayer-funded armed bodyguards...and using more of that tax money to teach us how to speak Arabic...

I've figured out who this malevolent garden gnome reminds me of...Tim-Tom from The Venture Brothers...

[Via Michael R]

And Fill the Coin Box in the Process

As a result, he expects his annual budget could grow to $6 million this year, considerably more than the $3.6 million that SAF, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, took in last year...[More]

What's your point, Rick Anderson?

It costs money to run an organization, employ people, fund lawsuits...

Do you get paid for what you do? How about your paper--do they make money?

Besides, it's not like Alan Gottlieb gets astroturf foundation grants, like groups who side with you anti-gun Seattle latte-sippers rely on. If gun owners don't like him, they won't support him. It's that simple.

It's not like anyone from the state will force anything on them at gunpoint, you know, what you gungrabbers rely on when people don't approve of you...?

It would seem Seattle Weekly bears a grudge.

The day before it was Nincompoop Nina and now they Rickroll him.

[Via Bruce W. Krafft]

Comply with Our Health Care Rules or We'll Kill You

Congress has rightly set out to both expand insurance coverage and reduce health-care costs for all Americans. But without an effective and enforceable individual mandate that guarantees the participation of everyone, neither goal is attainable. [More]

I don't see anything in there about where the feds get their Constitutional authority to do this--it's certainly not a delegated enumerated power, and the Founders would roll over in their graves and ask us why we haven't horsewhipped any "official" who would dare to suggest the Commerce Clause gives them that power.

This naked usurpation and presumption of new and unprecedented powers into the central government is a lot more unhealthy for citizens than any supposed "reforms," especially when you consider the cost of insurance is a direct result of innumerable government restrictions, and there really is no "free market" with innovative competition.

On top of that, feeling sorry for the "less fortunate" notwithstanding, in so many cases it is really those of us who have made responsible choices and sacrifices paying for those who have not been responsible and made choices to satisfy their impulse of the moment. All enabled by "social policy," which is paid for by the private sector through forced "wealth redistribution."

I would love to find people willing to enter into a contract with me where I had the power to unilaterally change the terms and conditions in my favor. That, in essence, is what happens whenever we allow government to give itself new powers that are outside the scope of what they have lawfully been delegated. That's what's happening here.

To paraphrase Daniel Webster and John Marshall, the power to tax is the power to destroy. Arguing that "fines" are too low presupposes there are not people who don't recognize that truth. Some do, and they are willing to defy. And then the retaliatory measures ratchet up. And resolve either breaks or fortifies the commitment to resistance. Push people who have had it far enough, and all kinds of unintended "health care" consequences could result...

Economic fascism beneficiary-and-thus-cheerleader Janet Trautwein would just be astonished. As will everyone who thinks debates forever remain academic, and that history is not continually being established, and/or something that only happen to other people.

Also see:

• Will House health care bill create new class of 'prohibited persons'?
• Open Mouth, Insert,..?

Is NBC Chicago Deceptive or Incompetent in Their 'Assault Weapon' Hit Piece?

Pointing out ignorance and manipulation in this story is easy--it's not a question of where to start--it's a question of when to stop. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner looks at a reporter who appears to be either lying or ignorant. I can't think of a third explanation for her deplorable piece of...journalism.

Also find out about holiday gun owner socials in Ohio, read a new offering from Liberty Belles, and get the latest from my fellow GREs.

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This Day in History: November 11

I have received your Letter of the 4th. containing an apology for sending an agreeable piece of Intelligence which you have since discover'd to be false; mistakes of this kind are not uncommon and most frequently happen to those whose zeal and sanguineness allow no room for scepticism when any thing favorable to their Country is plausibly related. [More]