David Codrea is an anti's dream come true. He makes all gun owners look stupid. [More]My pals at Calguns are at it again. You know, the place where self-defense against unprovoked lying attacks will get you banned. Because--what does their moderator say?
We do not allow personal insults or attack posts.
Gun ownership in the nation is at the lowest level ever recorded by the General Social Survey, according to an analysis issued Tuesday by the Violence Policy Center. [More]Well, as long as it's coming from an unbiased, trustworthy source. Josh and Paul said it, I believe it, that settles it!
ATF has renewed their Rifle Registration scheme plans.Only 2,000?
http://www.gunleaders.com/blog/2011/04/29/atf-again-seeking-comments-on-registering-certain-rifles/
In the previous period for comments mayors against illegal guns submitted roughly 10,000 comments in support. We barely generated 2000 ( Gunleaders.com FOIAd the responses, and while we didn't get a full counting, I am personally calling BS to the number of opposing comments listed in register -3752. I don't think we had that many ).
More importantly, we observed a very strange silence on the part of pro-gun groups.
That needs to change. Please do everything you can to get the word out to gun owners to oppose this scheme.
And there’s one other legal matter they probably haven’t considered, a prohibition against owning firearms established in United States Code. He’s forbidden to even touch a gun under two federal disabilities... [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary notes that the Man of Steel may want to think twice about renouncing the "American way" part of his mission statement...
Purrysburg was the first headquarters of the Continental Army within South Carolina under Gen. Benjamin Lincoln. On April 29, British Gen. Augustine Prevost of Savannah, Georgia crossed the Savannah River to begin his march towards Charleston in hopes of capturing it. On this date, a brief skirmish occurred between Lincoln's Continentals and Prevost's Loyalists near Purrysburg. [More]
Now that you've seen first hand the terrible damage from assault rifles, aren't you willing to back legislation to ban them?"In other words, this author is either ignorant or a liar. And he published a book that's based on a demonstrably false premise.
Grassley gives an update on his efforts as well as those of Rep. Darrell Issa of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Explaining that his Senate Judiciary Committee powers to issue subpoenas are stymied due to Democrat control of the committee, Grassley informed Gresham’s audience he is working closely with Chairman Issa, who does have the subpoena powers to require information from those stonewalling at ATF and the Department of Justice. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes a politician trying to do the right thing and asks if each of us are doing what we can and should to support his efforts.
Farmer menaced with death threats by gang of travellers dials 999... and police turn up to confiscate her shotguns [More]Well, as I've been chastised by a subject who approves of that state of affairs:
Liberty is not wielding a weapon that could inflict harm on another. Liberty is freedom from a society in which such instruments of death abound.[Via cycjec]
The sad part is the cop worshiping comments below.Nobody ordered to dig their own grave ever made the excuse "They're just doing their job."
During his interview with Union Township police, McDonough said he had pulled his zipper down "in an attempt to determine who would advise him that his zipper was down," according to a court affidavit. [More]Hmmm...sounds plausible.
She said other officers explained to her that they have families too and they want to make it home alive each night. [More]Those of us already in our homes with our families and trying to live our lives in peace would like to stay that way, too. And we'd appreciate it if you had the judgment to get the damn address right before initiating an armed raid.
Perhaps limiting searches to those three terms is short-sighted, and a more refined search would yield exculpatory findings but it should be noted that all three national “news” magazines also fail to produce anything relevant for the search terms “Grassley” and “Issa.”Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes there's no shortage of reporting on stories promoting those who rule--but if you're looking for any exposés on bad stewardship, well, just keep turning the pages and have a piece of royal wedding cake.
Why is that, do you think? [More]
A spokesman said: "The only legislation that applies to attacks on humans by animals is the Dangerous Dogs Act and that does not apply to pigs."So the "Only Ones" won't act and the subjects can't act.
...Mr Jefferey said that pigs had been attacking people in the area for the past two years. [More]
Gov. Bill Haslam and Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey are working against a bill to allow faculty and staff to carry guns on the campuses of Tennessee’s public universities.The Stupid Party continues leading the way with politically-calculated betrayals.
“I want to concentrate on what I think is meaningful and what will help Second Amendment, gun carry permit holders the most,” Ramsey said. “And I do think that guns on campus is a sideline that we don’t need to be getting to right now.”That's the same Ron Ramsey endorsed by GOA. And rated A+ by NRA.
A handgun went off in the Assumption Parish jail Monday afternoon, and two Sheriff's employees are on unpaid leave while the shooting is investigated, authorities said. [More]The biggest assumption being that these two rubes--and those like them--are the "Only Ones" professional enough to carry guns...
Mr. Mitchell, of course, was prohibited from carrying a gun for his own defense Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise, something his assassins laughed at as he begged for his life. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner notes some animals are more equal than others--at least in the minds of those who would rule.
"All are registered Democrats..." [More]
I don’t know how you get reelected with numbers even close to this... [More]Easy. The Stupid Party will put up yet another RINO and practically guarantee it.
Stop using this as an excuse to not attend.Indeed.
Citizens in our (once) free republic founded under the English common law system, have both the power and the right to vote according to conscience when they sit on a jury and can vote not guilty even in the face of the law and in the face of the evidence. The defendant also has a right to expect that his jury will be fully informed of their rightful power to vote “not guilty” if they believe justice requires it, regardless of the evidence. Anything less is not a real jury trial. [More]
Officer Derek Colling Assaulted Videographer Mitchell Crooks Because He Didn't Want To Be Recorded [More]
“Sorry, we were unable to approve the image you submitted. We will not approve any images that contain the following: “Violence, hatred, or cruelty to humans or animals, profanity obscenities or any type of death imagery.” [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column recommends what we should not carry around in that dead animal skin pouch most of us keep in our pockets or purses.
Secret Negocitions, ought, to be sure, be avoided. And that they may not be too secret, there cannot be too many of those, who are trusted by the Congress Knowing of them, and in particular such as You, who have so just an Idea of the Nature of the Alliance, which demands a strict Observance of Faith between France and America, and by Consequence requires, I think, the Participation of France in every thing offered to America. [More]
[W]ithout a major (and most importantly, credible) turnaround, there are only two words gun owners can presently say to this aspiring political apprentice:Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary warns "Beware of Teajackers: Don’t let elitist demagoguery masked as populism trump Constitution."
“You’re fired.” [More]
"It offends me that people who have never faced a gunman in the confined space of a classroom would think that it makes sense to allow loaded guns on campus, and even through rights of way," Goddard said, after the guns on campus buildings portion of the bill was stripped. "Gov. Brewer apparently understood the dangers of allowing guns to be transported through school and college zones, and I applaud her for rejecting this legislation that needlessly put lives at risk. Given the tragedy of Tucson, it's heartening to see elected officials stand up to the gun lobby and wake up to what needs to be done to protect the public from gun violence." [More]Let us work harder to offend this...this thing.
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Earlier in the month I speculated about the ATF, Project Gunrunner, and GPS tracking chips. My thoughts on the subject were spurred by comments made by Michael Bane in his Down Range Radio podcast. [More]This is the first I've heard of this speculation--no source I've communicated with has hinted at this. My initial reaction was to wonder if what we're really talking about is eTrace, but concede this may be a valid development to explore. I'd suggest finding out more about such chips, including specs, suppliers, etc., and seeing if any RFPs/competitive bidding/contract award docs can be discovered.
The disconnect between the AP account and the observations of a boots-on-the-ground peace officer documents another example of the failure of “authorized journalists” to completely inform the public, and why citizen journalists and new media fulfill a critical role...[More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report provides more documentation of how the "mainstream media" can advance an agenda simply by not mentioning all the facts.
A party of thirty Loyalists disguised as Indians attacked and captured a six-man guard post belonging to the SC 6th Regiment without firing a single shoot. The Loyalists then burned the guard buildings and fled the area. [More]
A second televised report, “Armed and ready: Militia culture in America,” features footage of Mike Vanderboegh of Sipsey Street Irregulars addressing the armed Restore the Constitution rally that took place last year on April 19 from a park in Virginia within sight of the nation’s capitol, and also includes comments from this correspondent in an interview with reporter Kaelyn Forde that took place in March. [More]Today's second Gun Rights Examiner column also includes the second video of the day from the Russian network's U.S. division featuring yours truly.
Chicago police voice concern about conceal-carry bill [More]Well of course they do.
The Michigan State Police have a high-tech mobile forensics device that can be used to extract information from cell phones belonging to motorists stopped for minor traffic violations. [More]
"Well I was very very uncomfortable with the bill," she said. [More]Well, shoot, Jan, if it makes you uncomfortable, just look the other way. No sense seeing other experience discomfort.
Charlie Sheen, the ex-sitcom star turned serial ranter, got an unusual assist from D.C. police Tuesday night as he hurried to DAR Constitution Hall for his nearly sold-out “Violent Torpedo of Truth: Defeat is Not an Option” stage performance. [More]Nice to see Capitol "Only Ones" on such good terms with a "prohibited person."
Because ATF’s FOIA response was noncompliant with the request as well as its own rules, and because the Grassley reaction to the reply demonstrates we will not know what valuable information can be gleaned (and used to help eke out the truth) until we see what is released, an appeal was filed yesterday (see sidebar slide show). [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report tries one more time to get some basic information, noting the last attempt yielded results despite the best attempts by the government to not reveal anything.
I have relinquished the idea of attempting a cooperation between the troops at Fort Pitt and the bodies moving from other quarters against the six nations. The difficulty of providing supplies in time – the want of satisfactory information of the routes and nature of the country up the Alleghany and between that and the Indian Settlemts – consequently the uncertainty of being able to cooperate to advantage, and the hazard which the smaller party might run for want of a cooperation are principal reasons for declining it: The danger to which the frontier would be exposed, by drawing off the troops from their present position, from the incursions of the more Western tribes is an additional, though a less powerful motive. [More]
A man convicted of transferring an unregistered machine gun after his loaned gun fired a burst of bullets and jammed has been released from his 30-month prison term to begin rebuilding his life, according to supporters. [More]That would be David Olofson.
"It didn't matter the rifle in question had not been intentionally modified for select fire, or that it did not have an M16 bolt carrier … that it did not show any signs of machining or drilling, or that that model had even been recalled a few years back," said a commentary in Guns Magazine on the case.
"It didn't matter the government had repeatedly failed to replicate automatic fire until they replaced the ammunition with a softer primer type. It didn't even matter that the prosecution admitted it was not important to prove the gun would do it again if the test were conducted today," the magazine said. "What mattered was the government's position that none of the above was relevant because '[T]here's no indication it makes any difference under the statute. If you pull the trigger once and it fires more than one round, no matter what the cause it's a machine gun.'
"No matter what the cause."
I’m very pleased to let you know that the Open Carry/Three Percenters pieces, parts 1 and 2, will be airing today, Wednesday April 20 and tomorrow Thursday, April 21. They will air as part of our newscast at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. You can also watch live at: http://rt.com/on-air/rt-america-air/
I’ve attached a pdf of where to watch RT in various parts of the country as well.
Also, you can check out our youtube channel where we will post the video around 5 p.m: http://www.youtube.com/user/RTAmerica
“All the national parties engaged in the present campaign, plus the Bloc Québécois, support the licensing system established by the Liberals,” observes Al Muir, spokesperson for the Canadian Unlicensed Firearms Owners Association (CUFOA). “Thus, all these political parties approve criminalizing peaceful citizens.” [More]That's just the way Prof. Quigley wanted it.
An officer accused of arming teens employed by his unauthorized private security business left the force this week while a fellow officer and alleged conspirator remains on leave and awaits a hearing with the city, police said. [More]So much for being the "Only Ones" against easy youth access to guns...
My envelope with my $12 annual subscription fee is in the mail.
Mike VanderboeghP.O. Box 926Pinson, AL 35126.If you agree with me, yours will be too, and you'll spread the word.
“Project Gunwalker” just went up to a whole new level. [More]This morning's bombshell development is huge.
For the administration to continue an “under the radar” gun policy points to directed practices very different from its public promises. But it does give insight into how another stealth program, “Project Gunwalker,” was allowed and encouraged, and why accusations of stonewalling continue to be made by both Senate and House investigators. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at the stuff that sneak attacks are made of.
"Unfortunately, at this time, we are not in a position to answer your questions in greater detail." [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes fortune has nothing to do with it.
I can not at all interfere with regard to the Disposition of the Exchanged Prisoners, by ordering them to go on board one Ship or another. They are Freemen as soon as they land in France, and may inlist with which Captain they please. [More]
kalifornia gun stores are succeeding where the state NEVER could - They are making me sick and tired of buying guns. I have been collecting guns for 35 years. From the gunstore(s) I have watched the decline of the industry and freedom in general over that period of time.I think some gun store owners need to hear that. Amazing how being polite, interested and helpful seem to be some kind of great, impossible-to-master mystery for some, and how many people completely lacking in any kind of social skills are placed in customer service positions.
I am writing you as a kalifornia boiled frog.
I am sick and tired of doing business with, paying out money to, providing income for sullen, superior, can't give a crap petite federal agents operating gun stores. Let's face it, the owner of your local gun store and his employees are federal agents light. Instead of paying homage to the constitution for the right to operate a gun business in a "free country" They (at least in practice) suck up to the BATFU, State DOJ's and police at every level bending over backwards to satisfy government agents over their paying customers for fear of suffering the consequences. Make no mistake, the counter person at your local gun store is a fed light.
It is so hard to do gun business in kalifornia that as a customer you are a captive and your gun store knows it and treats you that way - like you have no choice, take it or leave it
Two recent experiences at kalifornia gun stores illustrate where the gun business is at in the state. Last week I purchased a Colt Gold Cup from a private party and met him at Marin Firearms in Novato to do the required private party transaction. The store personnel were frowning sullen people that could not care less about having a customer. At the end of the transaction the sales person took the gun out of the case and refused to use my case to hold it in the safe (for the required 10 days) unless I bought a case from him - which I did - the only money I will ever spend in his store ever again - I hope he made out on the sale. They also have a policy of making you wait 11 days to pick up a firearm because as long as you have to bend over anyway, being good little apparatchiks, they want you to bend over a little farther.
Again, yesterday at Irvington Arms in Fremont - picking up another Gold Cup, the sales person would not accept my lock, made me buy one for $10, refused to take it back when I wanted to return it and another sales person who had more than a dozen times accepted my lock, turned his back on me when I asked him to intercede - And I have purchased two dozen guns in this store and at least a dozen from this sales person over the last two years. AND HE TURNS HIS BACK ON ME!!! I Hope they made out on the $10 lock because they will never see a dollar from me again. Ever.
I'm a serious collector, a serious buyer and I am pretty damn easy. I am in my peak earning and spending years and I spend but.....Why should I help provide an income to people who are surly and contemptuous and act like they could care less if I did business in their store(s) or not? I'm sick of kalifornia gun stores. You apparently don't need my money - I don't NEED to buy your products, I got plenty, I'll hold, F*** you! If I treated my customers in the common manner of kalifornia gun stores I would be out of business by Christmas. (and I would not deserve the business I did get)
The fact is that gun stores give all the time and dignity in the world to counter sitters who read gun magazines and own no guns. The biggest group of alleged customers I see in gun store are the crowd whose "wife won't let me have one". They are there to remember what testosterone smells like. You don't see the real, repeat buyers at the gun store any more because they are in and out, have their paperwork together and don't hang out in what has become a hostile environment. The REAL gun buyers, the ones that value and understand the second amendment, the constitution and understand freedom and BUY LOTS OF GUNS come closest to witnessing freedoms loss with every visit to a kalifornia the gun store.
From what I see as a 35 year BUYER in the industry, I can only figure that kalifornia gun stores are counting on new customers and ripping off uninformed people selling their used guns in a state with nowhere else to go. The only reason to have a gun store in kalifornia seems to be to mine the state for collectibles to sell out of state and to sell plastic guns to the (must be) endless stream of new gun consumers. Regular buyers who spend real money repeatedly - they can go to hell. No inventory, polymer guns only, rigid fed representatives (store employees) - WHO NEEDS EM? F' em. I know why the business is dying.
Recently my daughter moved to Arizona and it is night and day. She has 14 gun stores within seven miles of her house - all of them friendly - all of them acting like they want your business - all of them having inventory!!! She can purchase a firearm and be out the door with it in 15 minutes from people who are happy to see her and happy to have her business. They return her calls!!
And while we're on the subject - This could not happen if kalifornia gun owners weren't in the majority such peer pressured pussies. We are where we are because kalifornia gun owners put up with it and allow it to happen.
All you have to do is look on Cal Gun to see gun owners who act like they have never seen a free market "Price is firm - no low ball offers" - "Price reduced". "Price reduced", "Price reduced" - "only 10 rounds down the tube fired by little old lady wearing gloves" - and my personal favorite, "If you don't buy it at this price it's going back in the safe". Are we such pussies that we are insulted by an offer? As adults don't we understand that the value of an item is "what a ready, willing buyer is willing to pay"? Not being on the kalifornia "approved list" doesn't make your gun a valuable or rare collectors item - Come back to earth!!!
I have to say that after years of the slow boiling that is putting up with kalifornia at every level, I am overcooked and dry and I am going to withhold my further participation (i.e. $$$$$) from the industry. I hope all the gun stores in kalifornia close, the owners go bankrupt and their personnel become unemployed.
Yours in total disgust,
We’re further told that it’s “virtually impossible to obtain a carry permit,” and that a tax must be paid every three years to own a gun legally. So naturally, nine of the estimated 17 million guns in Brazil are unregistered. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary looks at...how do you say "Sarah Brady Paradise" in Portuguese?
As a mark of protest against unabated violence in the state a sit in demonstration was staged at Palace Compound jointly organized by Women action for development (WAD), Conflict Widows’ Forum (CWF) and other like minded NGOs, upholding the slogan to End Violence. [More]Traditionalist that I am, I liked the old ways better...
“Your request is granted in part,” LaBrie continues. We are releasing the disclosable portions of the documents and withholding portions for the reasons shown on the cover sheet that accompanies the documents."Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes that some stone walls are made of paper. Still, there is information to be learned here.
“In part” is an understatement... [More]
An order of April 6, 1779, issued in Boston and now preserved in the Emmet Collection of the New York Public Library, describes in detail the arms and accouterments of that day. [More]
"You are hereby commanded to be and appear before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform"... [More]Read the document. Share the link.
