Bloomberg in Open Armed Rebellion Against Federal Government

I have my own army in the NYPD, which is the seventh biggest army in the world. [More]

Oh really?

No State shall, without the Consent of Congress...keep Troops...in time of Peace...

Assuming that also applies to cities within States, I call on the federal government to invade New York, disarm these unconstitutional troops and arrest their commander in chief.

And seeing as how this flies in the face of the supreme law of the land, the militia should be called out to put down this insurrection, as is our duty...

[Via Chris Mallory]

Let Him Out?

Thanks to this diseased piece of crap we have the Bradys. [Read]

Some things are broken and cannot be fixed.

We're the Only Ones "Suffer the Children" Enough

Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham-Stewart said the baby died of internal hemorrhage because of severe blunt trauma. [More]

Sure glad he was out there protecing us all from vice...

[Via Jeffersonian]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise

Blimey!

For some reason I'm imagining a Monty Python skit with this "hapless" twit tripping all over himself in the background while this speech is taking place.

[Via Steve T]

Just Get Rid of the Guns

Peabody's boy Sherman here will protect you with his moving plea.

See, if you just get rid of inanimate objects, we'll all be drinkin' that free Bubble-Up and eatin' that rainbow stew.

Sounds like the judge is dropping some other kind of movement on us...

From the comments so far, it looks like the serfs are eating it up.  If you're happy and you know it, clank your chains...

A Study in Contrast

Dave Workman explains. [Read]

What I said about Kurt applies here too. He gets paid for page views, brings you stuff none of the "Authorized Journalists" will, and is vastly undercompensated when you consider not only the quality of the work, but how damn much of it there is to regularly bring you stuff like this.

Share the links. It costs you nothing but a few seconds, will help to educate your friends and will help to get the truth out that Big Boy media refuses to do.

If you get value from the work, why wouldn't you want it to continue?

The Worst Kind of Heresy

State Rep. Steve Farley says "to involve machine guns and Santa in a celebration in the birth of Jesus Christ is the worst kind of heresy I can imagine."[More]

Says the collectivist who swore an oath and then "proposed an unsuccessful ban on large-capacity gun magazines"...

[Via Smiley Starfish]

Holder has a point claiming calls for resignation ‘not organic’

If Holder simply steps down, much of the incentive to pursue him will evaporate.  The natural focus of those who place ambition above principle will target others who have the power they covet for themselves. First things first and all… [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary bucks "conventional wisdom" and does not call for the Attorney General's resignation.

Special Message...

...for Kurt Hofmann.

Happy Birthday!

If you'd like to give him a present that he's more than earned, read his excellent stuff, share his links and spread some page view compensation love.

Sows at the Trough

Play this in the background while learning about  her and her...

And the schools reflect their leadership! Life's pretty good, no?

"What an exciting and humbling experience!"

Good Lord.

Garth? Wayne?

We're the Only Ones (How Do You Say "On the Lam" in Portuguese?) Enough

Hicks fled the country — presumably to Brazil — on the eve of his federal corruption trial in 2003, but since then, monthly pension checks totaling more than $300,000 have been paid to his bank account or cashed by his wife, a Chicago Tribune investigation found. [More]

Let's see, Hicks was a 29-year officer, his"crew" were "rogue officers," his beneficiary wife was an officer, his fugitive-helping son is an officer...

Yep, no doubt about it. Just a few bad apples.

Forget it Jake, it's Chi-Town.

The Chicago Way

It's the latest in a pattern of records denials from the mayor, who proclaimed a new commitment to transparency at City Hall under his leadership. [More]

It kind of reminds me of that Arnhole line from Commando.

This Day in History: November 30

[More]

A Location Shoot

If only you and I did not have guns, this would never have happened. [Read]

Some want us to believe that.  How else could this happen in the "model for sensible gun laws" if not for that damn "iron pipeline"?

UPDATE: And the Predictable Award goes to...

Please tell me I misjudge him and he's being tongue-in-cheek.

Vigilante Assaults Victim with Gun Made Only to Kill People

That's what they call defending citizens and scumbag perps these days, right?

The hoplophobe industry would prefer it if the clerk had been shot and killed.

Then they could use that to push for even more "vigilante" disarmament.

When Christmas Ornaments are Outlawed...

And it was one of those "assault ornaments," with no legitimate decorative purposes... [Read]

Schooling Tim

Education is wasted on some, so Vanderboegh takes a less-than-"Steller" student to the woodshed instead.

With special guest star Baron Vladimir Harko...oh, wait, that's just Mark.

UPDATE:  I just broke out laughing.

Spreading Like Wildfire!

Authorized Journalists doing what they do best

Well, maybe not...

Tell me it's not "news." I can't think of a better illustration than those search results for why we cannot rely on the "mainstream media," and why it's up to each of us to spread the word.

If we just consume, it does no one any good. If we have time to comment on blogs and forums, we have time.

If we expect someone else will do it, it won't get done.

But what can one small, relentless voice accomplish?

Oh, I don't know...

Courtesy Card Update

Remember this?

Bear has more.

Anywhere at Any Time

Violence has and can happen anywhere at any time. [More]

Yeah, we get that.

And the "Only Ones" can't be everywhere all the time.  Thank God.

Every unsubstantiated argument this self-contradicting ignoramus brings up leads to the conclusion that none of us--heroic state warriors exempted, of course--should have guns anywhere at any time.

[Via Mack H]

We're the Only Ones "Attention Walmart Shoppers!" Enough

That's the old pepper! [Watch]

This Day in History: November 29

I have received sundry reports, tho' not through the Channel I could have wished, and yet thro' such as seem to make the Reports worthy of credit, that the Enemy are making or preparing for a pretty considerable embarkation of Troops from New York. From this circumstance, altho' their destination is not known, and from the importance of securing the States of Georgia and South Carolina, which possibly may be their object, and which from the accounts I have received from Col Laurens are in a more defenceless condition than I had ever apprehended. [More]

Technical Difficulties

UPDATE: Thanks all. No need for any more feedback on this. Except, perhaps from the guy who merely said "Scribd sucks" and had no superior alternative to suggest.

Do me and Mike a favor?

Go here and see if you can get the Scribd document to appear.

Then see if you can get it to appear as embedded at the end of Mike's post.

Hopefully the issues are worked out and it will display in Firefox and IE. As for other browsers, I don't have 'em so I can't test for that.

Armed American Radio: 11/27

Laryngitis precluded my participation in last night's program, so host Mark Walters kindly handled the Gunwalker segment solo as the last segment of Hour 1.  Here's the whole show--listen at your leisure.

• Hour 1: "News, commentary, emails, more commentary, great subject matter…I don’t want to give it away here…go listen!  Enjoy!"
• Hour 2: "American hero, combat medic and author, Patrick Thibeault…Gotta love the hero’s!  Later in this hour, noted women’s firearm expert and trainer, Kathy Jackson."
• Hour 3: "The Roundtable.  Kathy Jackson sticks around and grabs a seat with firearm expert George Hill, the Mad Ogre, Mark and Sean.  Topics all over the map, emails, current events, etc!  A fun one. Enjoy!"

And tell your friends about this show, every Sunday night from 8:00 to 11:00 pm Eastern/ 5:00 to 8:00 pm Pacific. It brings essential information you won't get anywhere else, and the thought just struck, it could be especially useful for gun owners who don't read blogs.

Hot in Cleveland

Went out on the back porch with the Missus for my daily Scrabble butt-whomping, turned on the TV to have something to do while waiting for her to come up with her next totally-attributable-to-girl-luck seven-letter layout on a triple word score, i.e., her MO, and Bonanza was on, the episode where Hoss befriends a couple of nuns who get their hospital fund money stolen by robbers.

Anyway, the promotional overlay in the bottom left corner struck me as pretty funny.  It was either find something to laugh about or cry at the 100+ point difference in scores...

All the Web ID I Need

As much as some would like to change that--using the tired, old "crime prevention" con to perpetrate their control scam.

Radioactive 302s & Black Bag Jobs.

UPDATE: The temporarily deactivated post is now back up.

The latest PATCON exclusive from Sipsey Street Irregulars... [Read]

Obama Calls on Attorney General to Step Down!

Just wow.

How did Sen. Feinstein get ATF gun trace data in violation of Tiahrt Amendment?

Persons within the Department of Justice whose identities are not yet publicly known apparently broke the law by leaking firearms trace data to Sen. Dianne Feinstein, which she introduced in the Senate Judiciary Committee record in the hearing on Department of Justice oversight earlier this month. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner asks a question with only two possible answers: Was this leading anti-gunner abetting a violation of law by DOJ, or was she their dupe?

The only way we'll get an answer to these is if you help bang pots and pans to demand them so loudly it cannot be ignored.  Share the link?

Note to the Thai Royals

Y'all are really asking for the Streisand Effect with this one...[Read]

After seeing this, I'm not so much interested in insulting them as expressing solidarity with any freedom-minded Thais who would like to alter and abolish those destructive to the ends of freedom.

Lese-majesty my...foot.

Uniform National Standards

Let me guess: "Shall not be infringed" isn't in the running? [Read]

News Flash!

RINOs are gutless and have no principles! [Read]

This Day in History: November 28

Your Excellency's letter on the discriminations which have been heretofore made, between the troops raised within this state, and considered as part of our quota, and those not so considered, was delivered me four days ago. I immediately laid it before the Assembly, who thereupon came to the resolution I now do myself the honor of enclosing you. [More]

Another WND Report

This one slipped by me until I saw it linked to on Sipsey Street, no doubt because I haven't done anything with it lately and the reporter was quoting an old article of mine. [Read]

Which appears here, by the way.

And here's more.

Volume Seven Update

New stuff added since last Sunday. [Read]

Gun Rights Examiner earns Sunday headlines in Arizona Republic and WorldNetDaily

“Project Gunwalker” was front page headline news in today’s edition of The Arizona Republic...In another development, WorldNetDaily, the very highly-trafficked news website, is featuring a report on Gun Rights Examiners Chore Boy/silencer story as its main headline this morning. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column does a little crowing. Maybe that's why I've got laryngitis, and Mark Walters will need to do tonight's Gunwalker update on Armed American Radio without me.

Something to Consider

With all those out there (some very well heeled) quick to use Gunwalker in their fundraising appeals (even though they have done practically nothing in terms of original work on the story, and the most prosperous ones have even discouraged recognition of those who have), isn't it refreshing to see someone who has been working around the clock to break new ground and pushing himself to mortal limits--someone of modest means who often can't say how the next bill will be paid--asking his supporters to stop sending money?

What better testament to character?

For the DC trip, OK--but in general principle, those who receive regular value should return it.  Some time ago I proposed a very doable monthly voluntary subscription to SSI--a buck a month. If just a fraction of Mike's readers did that, he'd be compensated along the lines of, say, a bus boy.

Hopefully, no one of conscience thinks that's asking too much.

This Day in History: November 27

In a letter to Maj. Taylor, then commanding the Johnstown Fort, dated November 27 (1779), Col. Fisher states that he is under the necessity of convening a court martial on the following day, and that he, the Major, should attend, bringing with him another officer, also to act as a member. [More]

Conaway gun case tells much about hypocrisy, elitism and bigotry

Which nonetheless leads to the fair question of why Conaway had a handgun and a permit in the first place. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary looks at the character of some elites who find it personally advantageous to keep the rest of us disarmed.

This Day in History: November 26

On November 26, 1779 while serving at Wyoming Pa., he wrote a letter to the War Council and in part writes the following: "I am a Hessian Born, by Inclination, as well as duty bound an American I have the Honour to be a Captn in the Continental Army...[More]

3,000?

Bob Owens posts on a theory I've heard before, that Fast and Furious was less about "gun control" and more about playing sides with the cartels as part of a greater strategy. [Read]

It's not that I'm hostile to that line of thought--I'm interested in the truth. It's just--as I have told proponents of it--that none of my sources have offered this explanation, so I can't endorse it until I get something more directly credible than a defendant offering a desperate defense.

I guess I'll need to see what documents result from this to test against the hypothesis.

But to be clear: the initial "padding statistics" charge on Gunwalker came not from any "right wing bloggers."  It was first made on CleanUpATF by one of the posters whom ATF's Chief Counsel's Office and Ken Melson had discussed applying standards of conduct disciplinary action against. Make sure you click on the sidebar graphic there to see the emails for yourself.

Bottom line: If a definitive US government/cartel cooperative effort is established, it would add a new dimension to--but not negate--the "more gun control" theory.

Vanderboegh: What Newsweek and the FBI don’t want you to know about PATCON

Vanderboegh's latest exclusive includes “items expunged from the story,” and his conclusion is nothing less than knock-your-wind-out startling... [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column points to an exclusive report that is literally explosive.  Hugely so.

An Ounce of Prevention

Harry Reid, the leader of the Democratic majority in the Senate, could well grant him his wish, by preventing the subject from coming to a vote. [More]

Ignore the snotty Brit trying to keep his Rapex from popping out for a moment and consider this one potentially truthful statement.

Any takers for that bet?

Victimhood

Toledo Blade: Robber Killed by Store Clerk While Scooping Up Cash Is 'Victim' [More]

Damn you vigilantes!

The Blade, of course, is one of the more notorious citizen disarmament advocacy rags, fighting freedom every step of the way and leading in the demand to publicly "out" concealed carriers.

One can only hope their editor and publisher have the happy occasion to personally interact with a "victim" some day.  I'm sure he'll be appreciative of their tolerance, understanding and leadership in demanding social justice.  Or at least he'll appreciate it more than he would an encounter with someone who refuses to be a victim.


[Via Michael G]

We're the Only Ones with Ties that Bind Enough

5-Year-Old Handcuffed, Charged With Battery On Officer
Boy Cuffed With Zip Ties On Hands, Feet [More]

Protecting and serving, "Only Ones"-style...What a typical statist thug solution.

Hey, he wanted to get home at the end of his shift.

Everybody who thinks it's a good idea to call the cops in on something like this, raise your right hand. No, keep your elbow straight. Just like every one of those "Only One" pole-smoking comment posters who side with "Officer Friendly" and think the little brat got what was coming to him. Just watch how outraged they'll be when it's their turn in the barrel.

Meanwhile, up the kid's meds. And when he goes all Harris and Klebold on us a decade or so from now, demand more "gun control."

[Via several of you]

I Strongly Disagree

He seems perfectly sane to me... [More]

This Day in History: November 25

[More]

Night of the evil Butterball

This is what the heirs of The Sons of Liberty have been reduced to. This is what they have allowed, and in many cases, demanded. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column presents my traditional Thanksgiving essay.

When Limes Are Outlawed...

And they're those military-style "assault limes," with no legitimate culinary purpose...[Read]

Stupid limeys.

[Via Glocked and Loaded]

A Bit of Self-Serving Hyperbole?

The NRA is the sole protector of the Second Amendment... [More]

Cool. I've been working way too hard anyway. Nice to know the lone "Voice in the Wilderness" has things covered and we can all resume that carefree cavorting and gamboling we purposeless Eloi do so well...

How can ‘Snuffy’ Pfleger ‘lobby’ against a bill and keep tax-exempt status?

Fair is fair. If the “tolerant” left is going to invoke the state to silence conservative political thought, let’s see how they like living under the edicts they would impose on those who do not share their ideology. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary renders unto Caesar.

This Day in History: November 23

[More]

Is disarming Africans a ‘greater good’?

Perhaps a demand for pricey blood bling will have the unintended consequence of reinvigorating black market profitability. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary takes a look at some fashion accessories for the well-heeled hoplophobe.

Jesse Jackson Proposes New Civil War

No. [Read]

The longer answer is two words and starts with "F."

Documented Proof that Carolyn Maloney is an Evil Liar

In her own words... [Read]

UPDATE: Workman deconstructs this insult to the whistleblowers, the Gunwalker victims and to us.

This Day in History: November 22

Sir: By Capt. Moulton as you will receive the Commissions for your Regiment. The disproportion of Officers to men is so great and from present prospects so likely to continue so, that I must request you not to make any future new appointments in consequence of vacancies that may happen. I am, etc [More]

Alms for the Productive?

This is one of the reasons I get so prickly about credit where due.  The "Authorized Journalists" all get regular paychecks and T&E accounts.

If left to most readers, the mule working for them would drop dead from neglect.

And (as some did the last time I put out an appeal on his behalf) don't even leave a comment about how Mike should put ads on his site as a way to "pass the buck." By way of comparison, to show how that's no solution, this is what those near-useless space-wasters yield here:

Well, He Got the First Part Right

...made public by courageous whistleblowing federal agents and CBS News [More]

 Which first "made public" the story on Feb. 23, after much of this had already been "made public"...

What are Mike and I, chopped liver? Sure, I'm being self-serving.  But damn it, right is right.  And both Hedgecock and WND know better.

The Wall of Separation

What could go wrong? [Read]

Hey, I'm quite sure the Fourth Amendment doesn't say a word about "physiological signals"...

[Via Plug Nickel Times]

Decisions, Decisions...

The National Rifle Association’s (NRA) decision on whether to endorse Democratic incumbent Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) or Republican Rep. Denny Rehberg (Mont.) could be the deciding factor in what is expected to be a close contest.  [More]

Let's see....

Did Tester endorse Barack Obama?

And did he (and another Montana NRA darling, Max Baucus) support Eric Holder's nomination?

How about Sonia Sotomayor's...(again, with that other Montana NRA darling)?

Elena Kagan's...(with darling Max again)?

Did he (and darling) even go so far as to put partisanship above any semblance of morality and duty, and back citizen disarmament enthusiast Cass Sunstein?

Why is this even a fricking issue?

Ecce Homo

Man throws aluminum water bottle at UC Berkeley student’s face [More]

That's not a man.

We're the Only Ones "To Grandmother's House We Go" Enough

Wait a minute--that's not the Big Bad Wolf--that's just Sadie!!! [Read]

Funny, how in the furtherance of their "public/private partnership," the "Authorized Journalists" tell us the names of everyone involved except the badged gangbangers.

Vanderboegh: Newsweek white supremacist story hides mention of PATCON

Newsweek’s just-published éxpose on a mole’s infiltration of white supremacists purposely omits all mention of PATCON, the Federal Bureau of investigation’s undercover investigation of the “patriot conspiracy” movement, an exclusive Sipsey Street Irregulars analysis charges. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report posts the first in a series of documents and reports from Mike Vanderboegh that expose what the "Authorized Journalists" will not.

This Day in History: November 21

[More]

Volume 7 Update

I've updated the Journalist's Guide with all posts since last Sunday by myself, Vanderboegh, Dave Workman and Kurt Hofmann.  Go here.

Armed American Radio to discuss concealed carry reciprocity, Gunwalker, and more

This correspondent will be joining the program again at 9:30 pm Eastern for the regular weekly discussion on the latest developments in the unfolding "Project Gunwalker" story. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column previews this evening's Armed American Radio program.

Politicians’ views on guns reflect constituent ignorance and apathy—then and now

One might ask where the hell gun owners were when these swindlers were out there hawking their political snake oil in the hopes that enough rubes would swallow it to give them political power. And the answer is, for the most part, asleep at the wheel. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at the past, present and future. Plus you can download a 50-year-old issue of GUNS Magazine--for free.

Mike Makes the Timeline

Several times!  [Read]

No such luck for me, despite some promising signs. Guess I'd better try harder.

Jeez, what's a feller have to do to get branded a "hater" by these commie bedwetters?

Vanderboegh reports call between ATF’s Newell and ‘Wide Receiver’ CI

In another in a series of exclusives reported on the Sipsey Street Irregulars blog, online journalist Mike Vanderboegh has obtained a transcript and recording of a telephone conversation between “Operation Wide Receiver” confidential informant Mike Detty and then-Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Phoenix Field Division, William Newell, a central figure in the “Fast and Furious” government gunwalking scandal. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report says Dial "G" for Gunwalker. Includes exclusive audio.

Why We Fight

For "democracy"!

Unintended Consequences

Those federal law enforcement funds can be applied for other purposes... [Read]

Don't tell Chuckie.

A Proposed List

I'd love to see a Jay Leno-style street interview with random OWS participants, asking questions like:

• What specific changes did the Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act make to the Glass–Steagall Act, and what was that about?
• As far as social justice goes, what kind of greedy capitalist pig exploiter of the masses needs $65M, and what do you think we should do to him if he doesn't give it back?
• Etc.

We're the Only Ones Nonspontaneous Enough

Fitzgerald explained that by banning weapons, no one would react spontaneously, in a violent manner, due to highly emotional issues and pull a gun. [More]

Well, not quite "no one"...

Right, "Only One" Tyler...?

I wonder if Cheesehead Chris will assume a legal obligation to protect individuals in those "guns-for-me-but-not for-thee" zones he demands--and since he's making it personal, with attendant personal liability should he fail?

I kid.

This Day in History: November 18

In fact, Lt. Lodge was given a task of great import in November of 1779, when he assisted Nathanael Greene, then Quartermaster General, with selecting the site for the Army’s winter encampment. On November 18, Erskine wrote to Greene that he had sent Lodge to Morristown, and would soon follow. Later that month, Lodge reported to Greene from Bullion’s Tavern that he had surveyed a site between Basking Ridge and Capt. Dennis’ that Greene should come and inspect. [More]

Phase Two...?

We don’t know for sure why ATF and the Justice Department embarked on Fast and Furious. Officials are keeping mum. But no one has come up with a more plausible explanation than the charge that it was intended to make a case for gun control at home. [More]

Well, they've tried...

[Via Michael G]

Gunwalker in Paradise

Some people claim that there's lax gun laws to blame

but he knows

it's his own damn fault... [Read]

[Via Ron W]

Schumer threat to punish states relies on chronic and habitual lie

Yet by his own assertion, he is claiming awareness of 1.6 million violations of federal gun laws, where prohibited persons—presumably dangerous people—have attempted to purchase firearms... [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary exposes "a chronic and habitual LIAR!"

As Opposed to "Pay Back"?

The Spirit of Blue Foundation, along with Magpul, is asking consumers to 'get in the Spirit of Blue' this holiday season by purchasing the Spirit of Blue Wreath and giving back to the law enforcement community. [More]

Get into the spirit!
And they even acknowledge how military weapons of war that have only one purpose, to kill, are magically transformed into "patrol rifles."

[Via Jeffersonian]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise

[More]

But it's all right because it's for "sporting purposes."

This Day in History: November 17

Provided Gen. Greene may have occasion for any parties to assist in making the necessary arrangements for our winter quarters. You will be pleased to give orders for such a number from General Clinton and Hands brigades, as he may apply for. Or should General Greene find any advantage from these two Bri[2]gades moving to the ground which may be allotted for their quarters, you will give them instructions for this purpose. [More]

Do a Trace

See if it was a Fast and Furious gun...[Read]

If You're Just Joining Us...

We had a breaking story last night--Mike's exclusive and my follow-up--that I posted about just after midnight. So it's missed a lot of notice, which it shouldn't, because it's important.

Go here. And spread the word.

Unless you think the media is doing just fine on Gunwalker reporting without our (that includes "your") meddling.

UPDATE: Anthony Martin weighs in.

We're the Only Ones Taking Care of Our Own Enough

LEO ProCards – Law Enforcement Professional Courtesy Cards are sold ONLY to members affiliated within the Law Enforcement Industry (Federal, State, Municipal, Corrections, Retiree’s, ect). [More]

S'OK.

We can make our own.

Good ol' "professional courtesy."

Funny how prickly some get when it's not automatically extended as an entitlement...

[Via HB]

We're the Only Ones "Capitol Idea!" Enough

Who can we trust if we can’t trust the police? [More]

Just wow.

[Via Mack H]

"I Think It's a Good Idea…"

He fears the ATF doesn't have the resources it needs... Pruett adds the new gun rules shouldn't only apply to the border states. [Read]

Really?

Well, may your chains set lightly...and all the rest.

The guy's business must be pretty good. 

A Public Stand?

OFF wants to find out where Rob Cornilles stands on RKBA. [Read]

Seems to me we should already know, because he'd be out there leading on the issue.

I see NRA gave him an "A."

For what that's worth.

A Liberal's Perspective

Welcome them? [Read]

How will they vote?

Social Media

The U.S. Department of Justice is defending computer hacking laws that make it a crime to use a fake name on Facebook or lie about your weight in an online dating profile at a site like Match.com.  [More]

So let me get this straight: Lying on social media sites should be a federal crime.  Lying to Congress...?  Eh...

Hell, just recently this same bunch was proposing lying on FOIA responses.

Perhaps if these insane control freaks get their way they can be hoist with their own petard...

[Via Nicki]

A Matter of Policy

Gunmen assaulted two Fayetteville State University students in their dorm room early Sunday in the fourth armed robbery at student housing since last school year. [More]

Can't those morons read?

Weapons on School Grounds

It is a felony to possess or carry, whether openly or concealed, a weapon of any kind on any school grounds, including the Fayetteville State University campus. If you do obtain a concealed weapon permit, you are still prohibited from bringing a weapon on campus.

And from the Department of Irony, it looks like the nearest emergency facility is the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center...

This Day in History: November 16

November 16, 1779
Council of War held at the Falls of the Ohio... [More]

Email shows internal Justice Department dispute, refusal to provide evidence

Mike Vanderboegh of Sipsey Street Irregulars has posted an exclusive analysis of a Dec. 17, 2010 email from Glen Cook, Deputy Chief of the Special Prosecutions unit of the Criminal Division, Department of Justice, Southern District of Texas in Houston, documenting awareness of a connection between gunwalking and the murder of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry within days of that incident, and advising the Phoenix division "hire a media consultant" to deal with the fallout. It further shows the ATF office in Phoenix "refused to provide...evidence" effectively crippling a related Texas weapons seizure investigation. [More]

This is a bombshell revelation. A copy of the email is included.

A Successful DGU

I am not ashamed to admit that hearing her cry made me tear up. How dare anyone force this awful choice on another human being.

Thank God she had a gun.

God damn anyone who would take that choice away from her.

ATF classifies Chore Boy pot scrubber pads NFA firearms

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Firearms Technology Branch has deemed “Chore Boy copper cleaning pads, along with fiberglass insulation,” a firearm, subject to registration and a $200 transfer tax, an official letter obtained recently by Gun Rights Examiner reveals. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report shows how, with the proper materials and a bit of elbow grease, hard-to-eradicate rights can be scrubbed right out!

Less than Half the Equation

I look forward to "Authorized Journalist" Scott Johnson now giving equal time to the cost benefits of peaceable armed citizens. He will, right? I mean, Contra Costa Times wouldn't just do hit pieces that only tell the side of the story that bolsters the citizen disarmament argument, would they? [Read]

[Via Dave Licht]

A Hero of the Proletariat

Sam Green.  [Read]

But Media Matters is all in a lather over guys like me and Vanderboegh.

Which makes sense if you think about it.

[Via Michael G]

When Pumpkins are Outlawed...

...and it was one of those "assault pumpkins," with no legitimate carving purposes...[Read]

[Via W³]

Professionally Reported and Edited

Some states you can have an enormous crimincal recod and psycholgoical problems and be ten years old and be able to get a gun [More]

What can I say? Hoplophobic "Athuhirszd Jurnstlaists"...

One Other Right the "Mentally Ill [Can] Exercise with Ease"

Did you know that incurable hoplophobes have unrestrained access to the First Amendment? Hell, they can even be considered "professionals" and work for The New York Daily News! Matter of fact, it seems to be a requirement... [Read]

Merger

They have a daunting task. Wish them well. And if you live in California, join them.  [Read]

We're the Only Ones "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" Enough

Yeah, I can't begin to tell you how many ex-girlfriends I've had to shoot 'cause the b*****s didn't want to go out with me anymore.  [Read]

That being the case, because I and everyone I know are so damn violent, I wonder why VPC won't answer my challenge...?


[Via Kevin Starrett]

Easy

Anyone who can't be trusted with a gun can't be trusted without a custodian. [Read]


People may not like that truth, but it's just the way it is.

Meanwhile, Over at the Birthplace of the Revolution...

...they're going after knives.  [Read]

And proving that, if you have the right constituency, you can break a cardinal rule with impunity.

Safer Streets Commentaries

Longenecker's latest...[Read]

This Day in History: November 15

At the muster of November 15, 1779, for example, the number of men in the corps was supposedly 613, but of these 74 were dead, 19 were prisoners, 25 had taken their discharge, 30 had been transferred, probably as recruits to the British Army, and 113 were deserters. [More]

It's a Dirty Job, But Someone's Got to Do It

Well, not dirty, but certainly tedious.

I've updated Vol. 7 of the Journalist's Guide with everything from yours truly and Mike Vanderboegh, with additional related efforts by Gun Rights Examiner colleagues Dave Workman and Kurt Hofmann.

Chronicling the development and unfolding of this story is important. Anyone who has not spent time in this and the previous volumes has missed key information.

Click here for  the current volume with updates from Nov. 6 to the present.

Hotmail Hacked

Avoid any suspicious emails from my Hotmail account.

I've talked about this before but the consensus was it was merely spoofing and was not directly tapping into my computer.

This time, others in my address book are getting spam purporting to be from me and failed delivery notices come back to me.

I did a full scan on McAfee and also Malwarebytes and it showed clean, and both of those are up to date, so I'm assuming it's a Hotmail issue...especially as it's not taking over address books from my LiveMail, Yahoo and GMail accounts.

The message:

Hey there!
despite the circumstances I stayed positive this came at perfect timing for me this showed that money is power I just had to share it with you
http://www.amdclub.ru/go.php?cadyq&29qaq=twitter.com&29muvi=mail.com&url=business7days.ru/profile/
bye

If you get it, don't click on the link.

Well, looks like what I'll be doing today has been determined for me.

Changed password. Further suggestions appreciated.

Somehow It Won't Surprise Me...

...to learn that this is your and my fault. [Watch]

In a way, it is.

Forget it Jake, it's Chi-Town.

‘Conservative’ case for Mitt Romney no case at all

Because elections are typically decided by a few percentage points, and a critical mass of gun owners simply will not hold their noses and vote for the guy.  In spite of the cajoling, in spite of having future Supreme Court nominees held over our heads, in spite of accusations that those who refuse to chip in to procure the campaign whore du jour being pimped by devoid- of- principle party apologists will bear responsibility for whatever politically transmitted disease follows. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary offers the simplest of solutions: It's called integrity.

We're the Only Ones Establishing a Pattern Enough

Altogether Savage has been the target of 22 internal investigations and has had 30 findings of misconduct--everything from conduct unbecoming, to insubordination to inappropriate use of authority.
While patrolling Vashon Island in 2009, Savage racked up so many complaints the Sheriff’s Office moved him off the island after just nine months.

“I don’t think it’s possible to understate how fearful these folks were,” said Vashon Defense Attorney Steve Mueller. [More]

So he's a domestic terrorist? And he's not too bright, either? I mean, people do some pretty desperate things when they're "fearful."  Especially when the source of that fear is, all things considered, a fairly easy target if they decide to control and channel their feelings into something else...

This one got me:

One of the recent cases involves a complaint that Savage told a teen he could sexually assault her with a pen and she couldn’t stop him.

If some fat f*** thug threatened one of my children this way, I'd be tempted to find out if the pen truly is mightier than the sword...

[Via Jeet]

Good Lord, That Was Painful to Listen To

Basically because it really sucks. [More]

But it also confirmed something those of us of not sleeping already knew about demented intentions of latter day domestic Bolsheviks.

Men Men Men Men, Manly Men Men Men!

A neat trick that, passing judgment on gun owners and men without consulting either...

• Part one
• Part two
  

The opening paragraph tells you all you need to know about the dishonest bias of this premise:

Guns are in the news every day in our society. They're the weapon of choice in countless "routine" homicides and mass murders. Motorcycle gang shootouts. Armed robberies. School shootings. Domestic violence rampages. Guns are a staple of our entertainment culture, a critical part of the story line in a seemingly endless number of TV shows, Hollywood films and video games. They're also the subject of ongoing and often acrimonious political debate. Guns -- and the violence they either inflict or seek to prevent --- are a major presence in our individual and collective psyches.

I guess citing even one potential instance where guns might be beneficial doesn't fit what they're trying to do here.

And what are they trying to do here?

Aside from the usual regressive subversion we've come to expect from anti-gun males, it would appear a good bit of posturing to mask the truth about themselves... 

Meanwhile, in Furious Mike Paradise

If only you and I were disarmed... [Read]

The Shape of Things to Come

A Sign of the Times

[More]

That tens of thousands of our countrymen will be willing to go along with this--and pay for the privilege--says much about their priorities.

Hey, check out the "Only One" who has a gun making sure you don't.   Now multiply this times up to 73,000+...I guess maybe you ought to plan to get there a couple hours early, just like at the airport? Yeah, Lt. Kevin Warych is qualified and trustworthy and you're not--he even has the super hero costume to prove it. Just like Tyler Peterson did.

Laughable lie:

We're insuring the safety of all fans coming to the game.

Insured for how much--should they fail?  Oh, they have no liability? Those are just words?

Random Thoughts...

...for Veterans Day...[More]

This Day in History: November 11

[More]

A Nothing Day

Had to drive and accompany a parent to a medical procedure, just now getting back, speaking of which, mine hurts from a bit of labor I did earlier, so the hell with it for today.

Just got invited on the Ron Smith Show, WBAL Baltimore to talk Gunwalker with guest host Marta Mossburg tomorrow morning at 10:35 Eastern.

In the mean time, I have to say I was a bit disappointed at how low the interest apparently is in this, page view and social media sharing-wise, especially considering what it's for and how it's in all of our interests to make the event a media success.  You who are regulars here--I assume that's because you perceive you get recurring value from the work--if so, how about lending a hand and helping spread the word?

Unless you feel the "Authorized Journalists" adequately represent our concerns and there's no need for a counter-balance...?

This Day in History: November 10

Died: November 10, 1779 [More]

Case Dismissed!

Per Ohioans for Concealed Carry, via email:

The defense made a motion to dismiss and it was granted.  The prosecutor didn't prove their case.

More on our website this evening.  Watch Fox 8 news for 5pm coverage.

They're talking about the Bartlett case court ruling today. Here's their blog on it.

You don't remember him? Maybe you'll remember the real guy who ought to be on trial.

Good job, Jeff Garvas and OFCC, keeping on this for us. Thank you.

First They Came for the "Civilians"...

And I didn't speak out because I fancied myself an "Only One"...[Read]

Welcome to the party, pals.

Your turn in the barrel.

As it should be.  I say close ALL the cop "loopholes."

Enjoy.

And They Say There Are No Stupid Questions

Why else would the NRA support a law that makes it more difficult to prevent suicides among members of the armed forces? [More]

That sounds like a Steven Wright comedy line.

Of course, everything about this national socialist hive insect Rosenthal is a ridiculous contradiction, right down to calling himself "The Loyal Opposition."

Hell on Wheels

Taking a stand that RRC employees can exercise their Second Amendment rights is simply the right thing to do.[More]

And the rest of us?

Eh.

Because it clearly says "the right of Railroad Commission employees to keep and bear arms."

That's what the Founders obviously intended...

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise

“I’m the only one outside professional enough, that I know of, to climb a ladder.” [More]

It's two, two, two memes in one!

Blimey!

"Well, that proves the system doesn't work."

Yeah, no kidding.

Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry memorial fundraiser to be held Nov. 12

A Brian Terry Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Scottsdale International Auto Museum, in Scottsdale, AZ. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes an upcoming memorial. Please spread the word.

This Day in History: November 9

[More]

Bill Engvall owes gun owners an apology

Engvall needs to realize that the folks who buy tickets to his performances, who watch him on TV, who purchase his DVDs and who hire him to entertain their members aren’t the smug and snarky Maher crowd. [More]

This afternoon's Gun Rights Examiner commentary offers a path to forgiveness and reconciliation.

We're the Only Ones Professionally Discourteous Enough

Good for her. [Read and watch]

And the hell with all the "Only One" apologists who say she overreacted. If one of them had pulled over one of us for the same violation, we'd have been lucky to survive the encounter.  And it would have all been chalked up to following standard protocol.

Thing is, I don't know anyone who speeds down the road at 120 and then runs from traffic cops...that's the kind of behavior ordinarily associated with...criminals.

[Via Ed D]

"A Stunning Defeat for Gun Control Extremists"

You know, having the guy you rallied behind tell you to go screw yourself and siding with said extremists. [Read]

Look, being a Constitutional Carry advocate, I'm not wedded to the national concealed carry reciprocity bill, but this is just another of many examples of what kind of loving you should expect when you chip in to rent a whore.

Senate Judiciary Committee questions Holder on gunwalking

Attorney General Eric Holder will be called before the Senate Judiciary Committee this morning to answer questions on Justice Department oversight and its role in Operation Fast and Furious. [More]

This morning's Gun Rights Examiner report provides the agenda and link to the webcast.

This Day in History: November 8

[More]

Am I Missing Something?

Am I reading this right?  Support a candidate who won't disclose where she stands on RKBA? [Read]

Really?

I have to be totally missing the point here, because the only thing I'm getting from this is that freedom is a "social issue," and if Caren Merrick commits to being pro-gun, the antis will use it against her to scare voters.  So gun owners need to volunteer to help her campaign.

That can't be right.  Can it?

Where?

I'll be damned if I can see it... [Read]

I wish people would focus on real subliminal images...

Lather, Rinse, Repeat

Push the envelope...

Push the envelope...

Push the envelope... [Watch]

OK, time for a new one:

Botched gun sting...

Botched gun sting...

Botched gun sting...[Read]

Brainwashing the masses: Repeat it often enough and it becomes the truth!

First Emerged WHEN...?

When word of the tactic first emerged in February... [More]

Oh, I see. I guess this is just a figment of Mike's and my imaginations...

But then, who are we to argue with Evan Perez, "authorized journalist"...

Meanwhile, Back at the Flea Party

I'm shocked...shocked! [Watch]

Dear Amy

Yep, you have a right to be a stupid cud-chewer.  [Read]

Ol' Amy Dickinson sure showed us her one-sided agenda-driven dishonesty in researching the advice she dispenses though...maybe it will get somebody killed and she can blame the gun.

I do wonder how the Bradys square "a gun in the home is four times more likely to kill a loved one" with Sarah buying Scott a "sniper rifle"...

Moi?

Thank you for the kind words.  But me...? An "Authorized Journalist"...? [Read]

[Via Concerned Citizen]

How About "Don't Hamstring the Truth-Seekers" Instead?

The "dedicated ATF agents" were retaliated against.  "The focus should be" on investigating and prosecuting crimes committed by "law enforcement officials" and finding how high up culpability goes.  [Read]

That Shurtleff and Goddard  aren't calling for that tells you everything you need to know about these fascist lying sacks.

100% NRA

Join us on tips on how to increase and develop your club membership, how to retain existing members, creating value in your club membership,  generating additional revenue for your club by becoming 100% NRA, becoming an NRA Recruiter, and much more! [More]

Just understand that once you put yourself under their banner, they will tell you what you can and cannot publicly espouse.  I've seen it happen.

Go ahead and take the online course--I don't know if it will be an infomercial to try and talk you into surrendering control or not, but it may have some useful pointers.  Just make sure if your club is contemplating signing up that they understand any benefits will have a cost attached--in terms of loss of autonomy.

A better solution: Invite representatives from NRA and other gun groups to make their pitches on your terms and then adopt what works for you.  But never give up your independence, and insist that you call the shots, not some talking point-dispensing Fairfax circuit rider.

‘Castaway’ inmate charges FL surveillance team let guns escape

His conclusion is that guns were allowed to escape... [More]

This morning's Gun Rights Examiner report finds a gap in surveillance you could drive a truck through--and according to this firsthand account, that's just what happened.

This Day in History: November 7

The officers and privates composing the rifle corps under the command of Major Parr, are all to join their respective regiments. The Major will see that all the rifles and their proper bullet moulds &c., are collected and numbered to prevent their being mixed or seperated, and have them then delivered to the Commissary of Military Stores and take his receipt for the same. The Commissary is to cause the rifles &c. to be carefully boxed up and is not to deliver any of them without an order from the Commander in Chief. Muskets are to be drawn for the men in lieu of the rifles. The General cannot dissolve this corps without offering his particular thanks to the officers and soldiers remaining in it for their long, faithful and important services. [More]

Volume 7 Update

Added the -past week's worth of links to the latest chapter of the Gunwalker Journalist's Guide.  I included links to stuff about "Absolved" because that is being used to go after Mike's Fox News appearances, and thus to (try to) diminish his Gunwalker reporting.

Share this stuff? It's not like you're getting it anywhere else.  [Read]