Children's Hospital

"First, I would ask whether or not you really need a gun in your house," Dr. Gittelman says. "If you choose to own a gun, it should be stored unloaded in a locked cabinet or drawer. The ammunition should be stored separately – in a different, locked location. And you need to be sure your children do not have access to the keys." [Read]

I dunno, Doc--think that would have helped this medical professional? Do you think he needed one? And should he have given a head start advantage to the reptiles?

Don't you people have a baby to kill or something?

Fires Burn Throughout Detroit

I read this and my first thought was the subhead should read "Hundreds of Dollars in Property Damage."

Then coincidentally, these other Motor City links came to my attention:

"90-year-old testifies about rape": Every once in a while I am compelled to rethink my position on crucifixion. I'm thinking lined up on the side of the highway, with some of those signs that give Ballsy Dave the vapors...

"Charges aren't 1st ones for Detroit cop": Maybe not crucifixion for this one, but a good scourging might be in order...

What can I say but "GO CLEVELAND!"?

[Via Ed M and Ed D]

Correction

It's Balls-OFF. [Read]

Here, Dave. I think this is yours...

F-in' tool...

Bay Area Open Carry Movement

From Walter Stanley, via Facebook:

As we press forward spreading the word about open carry to our neighbor's in the community we will adopt some new strategies to help increase awareness, promote the cause and neutralize some of the attacks used by those who would prefer a disarmed and defenseless American society.

Go read the whole thing and find out what those are.

We're the Only Ones Firing YOU Up Enough

An Arapahoe County Courthouse security officer accidentally fired his handgun, injuring a colleague Wednesday morning after he ran the weapon through an X-ray machine, authorities said. [More]

See, he's there to make sure you and I don't have guns, because he's the "Only One" qualified to have them there.

Or something.

[Via William T]

We're the Only Ones All Fired Up Enough

An Overland Park police officer was injured early Wednesday morning when his gun accidentally fired, Overland Park police said. [More]

Paige? Paging Mr. Paige...?

[Via The Sarge]

The Edge of Darkness

There must be something we can do to control it...[Read]

[Via Carl S]

Goodbye, Dolly

Too much money and and not enough brains... [Read]

[Via Lane]

Surpassing Influence

Animal Advocates Surpass NRA In Political Influence [More]

Sure they do, Pete. Sure they do.

Today's Friday, so that means tonight's steak night.

Jews for Eichmann

Gun owners call for tighter controls on firearms access [More]

Why so surprised? It's the logical end point for the "enforce existing gun laws" crowd.

Here's more on these COLFO kapos (no, the "nz" in their url stands for "New Zealand"--what did YOU think it stood for?):

COLFO recognises the need for sensible firearms legislation capable of achieving logical goals

COLFO believes that control of firearms should rest with the Police, not with Governments. The Police have a record of integrity and expertise in the administration of firearms controls and COLFO believes that this situation should continue.

Prags gone wild. Do you really need to see more?

And naturally:

COLFO is a member of the...World Forum for the Future of Shooting Sports.

Hey, I remember those guys.

Lemme know when you guys down there start up COUFO. I'd love to write up something positive.

A Threat to Peace and Security

If we can't trust African governments with a monopoly of violence, who can we trust? [Read]

How do YOU feel about 'No guns for Jews'?

These are pretty serious and controversial charges for most of the public to be hearing. Those of us who have supported JPFO's work in the past know that pulling punches is not Executive Director Aaron Zelman's style. He knows--and has documented too many times over the years--that this business of citizen disarmament is far too serious, with far too evil ultimate consequences, to not speak candidly and plainly.

The memory of the victims of the past demands it. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column presents something we all need to see and share.

You can start by sharing the link.

This Day in History: September 10

Again, he was offered a commission as Continental Brigadier General on September 10, 1778. This position would have entailed commanding the Cavalry. He declined once more. [More]