Make and keep New Year's gun rights resolutions

It truly is not that difficult, and it's also very personally satisfying. But to those who might not know where to begin, here are some ideas I've explored before...with an important addition courtesy of Dave Workman... [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column presents some options more Americans need to consider. Resolve to share the link?

FAA Blocking Blogspot?

I've received information that FAA servers are blocking all Blogspot sites, and that WordPress sites are as yet unaffected.

Anyone with information/clarification on this, please weigh in.

HuffPo Censoring Truth About Brady Trolling

Thirdpower posted this on Henigan's latest bout of panty-wringing:

But if you click on either of his "trolling" comments, this is what you'll see:

Only among leftists do they consider exposing their caught-red-handed-sneakiness with the truth "an attack or insult."

We'll see if this makes the grade:

Parasite to Productive Sector:

DROP dead. [Read]

And she has enough constituent leeches to make it stick.

The Two That Didn't Make It

Here are the anonymous troll comments I declined to post--that is, until it became point-and-laugh-at-the-Bradys-advantageous to do so (click graphic to enlarge)...

We're the Only Ones Meeting You Head-On Enough

An Alhambra police officer was recently sentenced to 270 days in jail for drunk driving and causing a head-on crash that involved another San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputy, who is also accused of driving under the influence. [More]

What are the odds? Must've been just a few fermented apples...

[Via  Daniel B]

Circle Jerks

Somebody in Florida help get this brave guy a better job. [Read]

Brady troll stalking WarOnGuns blog a welcome holiday gift to share

Take a look at the Sitemeter visit record in the sidebar photo. Look at where it came from. And it shows the outclick was from “Post a Comment.”

Really, Bradys? Anonymous trolling? This is what the nation’s foremost gungrabber organization is reduced to? [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column spreads some belated holiday merriment.

Don't Cry for Me, Argentina

Coming soon to a Republic near you...[Read]

[Via Plug Nickel Times]

Christmas Dreams Come True

For TSA... [Read]

[Via Ron W]

This Day in History: December 30

The New York loyalists' open defiance of Clinton's ruling was published in the Royal Gazette of December 30, 1779. It announced that all goods captured by loyalists should become their own property and that rebel prisoners taken by loyalist bands would be exchanged only for loyalists who had been members of their organization. Enlistment in those predatory bands proved nevertheless to be smaller and the bands less helpful than ardent loyalists had predicted and Lord George Germain had hoped. But meanwhile the loyalists were contributing affectively to the British secret service in America under loyalist adjutant general Major Oliver Delancey of New York. [More]

ATF management to treat Gunwalker crimes as personnel policy violations

This, in turn, follows and bolsters the narrative established by Barack Obama, that “People who have screwed up will be held accountable.” [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report looks at how the administration is telegraphing its intent to sweep everything under the rug. 

Simple and Compelling

Beware of "teajackers." [Read]

Candle in the Wind

MICHAEL DOUGLAS JOINS THE TOO MANY VICTIMS CAMPAIGN
New Poster Released with Actor’s Pledge to Take a Stand on January 8, 2012 [More]

I see the self control-challenged U.N. "Messenger of Peace" still thinks it's about trying to control us--under force of government arms.

Hey, this one wasn't too hard to call:

What your son has really needed is for you to be a man of honor, one who understands and lives by principles of decency and restraint--instead of an out-of-control adolescent rabbit.

See?

So in other words, Sonny Boy was helping to perpetuate the gang violence that produces most of those "victims" you're lighting a candle for.  And your "solution," yet again, is to blame those of us who don't share in your wretched failures.

UPDATE: Comments troll outed as Bradyite.

We're the Only Ones Handling Seasoned Prisoners Enough

"This photo is a picture of a man who is strapped to a chair naked inside a jail for hours with a hood over his face. That evokes thoughts of being tortured"...[More]

Yeah, no kidding. By thugs working for a Third World despot.  These are the Nazi jackboots our subversive enemies argue should enjoy a "monopoly of violence."

"He had a spit mask on and was naked," she said on the video while under oath. Gibbs testified that Christie pleaded with guards to take off the spit mask because he couldn't breathe.

He later died at the hospital. His heart failed from the shock of the pepper spray.

Naturally, "the Lee County State Attorney cleared the sheriff's office of any wrong doing." That must be why it's not important to report the names of those protecting and serving us here.

We're the Fauxnly Ones Home Invading Enough

Five men dressed as HPD officers burglarized a home near downtown Houston on Monday.  [More]

Bookmark this link--you might need it as a defense some day.

[Via Skip]

Nothing Like the Bible Belt

Now, Meredith Graves, 39, is facing at least three years in prison for thinking New York’s gun laws are anything like those in the Bible Belt. [More]

Yeah. Ignorant fundamentalist knuckle-dragger. Everybody knows unalienable rights are what regional overlords say we can have.

Happy "Law Enforcement Day," Meredith, from your friends, Bloomberg's "Only Ones." And don't worry--if they have enough funding for this, they have more than enough to prosecute and imprison you for 31/2 years.

Idaho State Journal Turns Hoplophobia...

...into a bad case of the vapors.  [Read]

"Victim"?

Really? "Victim"? [Read]

"Authorized Journalist" Howard Portnoy tells us much about himself.

Forget It, Jake

It's Chi-Town. [Read]

A Sign of the Times

What culture can sustain this as a norm?  And, considering the true poverty that exists in the world, can anyone who has $180 for a pair of sneakers really be considered economically disadvantaged? [Read]

Why Stop...

at 10? [Read]

[Via Michael G]

The Lapdog Press

Having satisfied their unmentionable lickspittle duties

(for now), Bloomberg and uniformed aide carry "Authorized

Journalists" Robison and Crewdson to their keyboards. 
Treats will follow if Master is pleased.

This is what happens when you have an agenda and have controlling interest in the government and the media. [Read]

I'm the last person in the world to blindly defend NRA management--but this attempt to smear by innuendo is hardly an impartial--or an ethical--critique.

This Day in History: December 29

General Sir Henry Clinton, at the head of 8,000 men, departs New York to commence a campaign in South Carolina and capture Charleston. However, upon learning of a French expedition heading to America, he returns to New York and leaves General Charles, Earl Cornwallis, in command. [More]

It's Burke's Law

Part One. [Read]

Gunwalker Journalist's Guide Volume Eight Update

I've added links to everything written on the subject since Dec. 19 from me, Mike Vanderboegh, Dave Workman and Kurt Hofmann. Nobody else is bringing this stuff to you. Those who aren't don't want you to read these posts or share these links. [Read]

Lying Liars

CSGV. Amazing they thought they could get away with it.  [Read]

Josh didn't have much to say to this, either:

The original name of Mr. Horwitz’ group was the National Coalition to Ban Handguns.

And the reason they changed it is because they didn't want to limit their options:

A Whale of a Tale

“When did your clients retain you for this action counselor?” “What are your clients’ goals?” While those questions expose the silliness, the followup would deserve punishment: “Are you saying your clients don’t even know you’ve decided to represent them, and have not agreed to be party to this suit?” And of course, “Do we need an interpreter for this case, and what language should that person speak?” The courts no longer entertain such inquiry, no matter how bizarre a case they face. In common terms, that’s malfeasance, grounds for removal from office, with prejudice. [More]

From hell's heart, they stab at us.

When in the Course of Human Events

It's always nice to be noticed. [Read]

Two Minute Warning

Heed it. [Read]

Administration/media collaboration continues Gunwalker misdirection

Here's one sure way to tell if the CYA higher-ups are serious: Will they dare help prosecute their allegedly wayward underlings, and risk them telling what they know? Or will they just point fingers down the ladder, all the while insisting no crimes have been committed, and counting on that to keep those being blamed (but not prosecuted) from lawyering up and spilling their guts?[More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report challenges those who wish us to believe the higher-ups were out of the loop and that "padding statistics for gun control" allegations are paranoid and insane.  They won't be able to answer either, but that won't stop them from continuing to lie.

A Destructive Device?

ATF will have quite the mess on its hand... [More]

A-yup.

We're the Only Ones Doing Whatever We Want Enough

'I’m a cop, I can do whatever I want ' off-duty policeman shouts before 'executing guy in bar' over a game of darts [More]

Oh, I'm sure this is the first time this "ten-year department veteran" gave any cause for concern about his superior trustworthiness over you and me.

Particularly in California.

[Via several of you]

We're the Only Ones Driving Enough

A Fort Worth police officer is off the job — not only charged with DWI, but investigators say he was driving around shooting a handgun with a convicted felon. [More]

Alrighty then.

[Via William T]

We're the Only Ones Non-Law Enforcing Enough

It doesn't matter if they have no lawful authority. If you resist, they'll kill you anyway, and it will all be excused and approved under department protocols. [Read]

[Via William T]

Guns Save Lives

Adding to the WoGroll. [Read]

You'd do well to bookmark it.

An Immodest Proposal

After a recent gun show sting led to the arrest of 10 firearm sellers, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand proposed legislation aimed at tightening NY’s gun trafficking laws... [More]

You know, this one.

Why would anyone accept a proposal from someone who has so publicly flaunted her infidelities?

Snot in Cleveland

Christopher Evans is as good an indicator of how the old paradigm of public/private partnership between government and its lickspittle lapdogs just isn't working anymore, especially now that they're no longer such an exclusive opinion and information regulator valve... [Read]

An anti-gun male. How precious. Here, Chris--this popped out. Pick it up, wash it off, and ewww...just get it out of here.

Tighten up or something next time, especially when you look at the sustained circulation drop a snotty regressive editorial model combined with new media alternatives guarantees.

But never fear--if people in the area want newsworthy gun-related developments, there's a one-man home-based operation in nearby Hudson giving regular and breaking updates to a real story the regressive agenda-driven"Authorized Journalist" professionals at the PD barely acknowledge.

Along with a parallel independent effort in Pinson, AL, covering in depth what Birmingham dinosaur media refuses to.

[Via Joe M]

This Day in History: December 28

I should have been glad had it been possible for your corps and Colonel Armands to have found a position in Monmouth County capable of supplying the Cavalry of both with Hay forage, as it would, in my opinion, have best answered the object which I have principally in view, that of covering the Country and preventing the intercourse with the Enemy. [More]

Not According to MY Dictionary

"...in order to better identify arms traffickers working for Mexican drug cartels..." [More]

Yeah, and Underpants Gnomes are real.

Because Danielle Kurtzleben and US News and World Report have been so out front on this story since the beginning, they're the authorities.

What they haven't been?

Common Sense Gun Control?

Disarm the state...[Read]

[Via Ron W]

End of an Era?

Nyet to Kalashnikovs? [Read]

[Via Kent D]

Counseling the Councilmen

Not in Pensacola...which is apparently one of those "home rule" First Amendment-free zones. [Watch]

I know nothing about Father Nathan Monk or his politics.

Do I need to in order to understand the intolerable insult and the threat is to all of us?

[Via John P]

Concealed Carry Killers

The New York Times picks up the meme. [Read]

Gee, what a surprise.

Hey, Michael Luo: Any time you want to compare your anecdotes to my "Only Ones" files...

Got a ton of new outrages emailed to me over Christmas, just haven't had time to do anything with them.

Avatar

Virtual gun control? [More]

Not that they won't continue to make and profit off of virtual violence.

[Via Sean McClanahan]

Holder’s OIG ’Gunwalker’ investigation passes historic milestone today

This leads to the questions of why it’s taking so long, and if the end result will be indicative of the self-serving stonewalling and foot-dragging the Department of Justice has exhibited throughout congressional investigations of “Project Gunwalker.” As things stand, Holder has been able to play the OIG card every time a question he does not wish to answer comes up. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report doesn't wonder why it's taking so long...

Also catch Armed American Radio's Christmas show.

This Day in History: December 27

The legislative committee of inquiry expressed the opinion that if Lovell had "been furnished with all the men ordered for the service or been properly supported by the Commodore, he would probably have reduced the enemy"; and added that the naval commanders in the service of the state "behaved like brave, experienced, good officers throughout the whole expedition." (Boston Gazette, December 27,1779; Proc. of Gen. Assembly, 27-29.) [More]

Have a Merry Christmas!

My Christmas wish for you is that you have as much love in your life as I have been fortunate to find in mine. It surely beats all the riches in the world. [More]

Merry Christmas!

Armed American Radio producer posts Gunwalker interview with Gun Rights Examiner

See the sidebar media player for our interview. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column shares a good conversation I had with a great guy.

The New Gold?

Guns and ammo...[Read]

Very cool graphics. I wish I could embed them here, but it's too wide for this template.

Dusting Off the Ron Paul Racist Newsletter Attacks

Despite the fact they can't document one racist thing he's ever said, the national socialists have dusted off an old story and presented it as new. 

It's what they do.

When you come across agenda-driven crap like this, just post this link in comments.

Journal article links Second Amendment to state bills of rights

“The two men most involved in development of the Second Amendment and rest of the U.S. Bill of Rights in 1788-1789, George Mason and James Madison, were on the committee that drew up and approved Virginia's 1776 Declaration of Rights..." [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report looks at original intent. 

FirstMerit Blues

Police do not believe the Brittain Road bank robbery is related to a heist Wednesday morning at another FirstMerit bank. [More]

Are they certain there's no relation of any sort...?

The ones imposing these decisions from on high never seem to suffer the consequences, do they?  If anyone merited them first...

Their Right to Kill, Our Duty to Die

If you don't regularly read William N. Grigg's stuff, you're missing out on so much. [Read]

This one will really infuriate you.

Help keep 'em coming?

[Via Ron W]

"Bet Mine Doesn't Get Published Either"

WarOnGuns Correspondent William T weighs in on this:

All it takes is a minute, and the more they get, the better for us.

We're the Only Ones Stripping Enough

A TSA official said the badge and uniform represent "the professionalism of our employees and the seriousness of our work." [More]

Costume = Reality. Good grief, we used to do that when we were little kids--a towel becomes a cape, hold your arms out in front while you run, go "Whhhsssshhh...." through your teeth and suddenly you're  Superman.

Of course, the same could be said of real genuine authentic "Only Ones" complaining about the  TSA Fauxnly Ones.

And speaking of stripping "Only Ones," look what I found.

Gee, wasn't Kwame (How I love ya, how I love ya, my dear old Kwame) one of Furious Mike's fraudulent "authorities"...?

[Via Michael G]

A Diversionary Tactic?

It wouldn't surprise me at all. [Read]

[Via Michael G]

When Hoof Knives and Pitchforks are Banned...

Cheeseheads.  [Read]

Well, at least there's the requisite "Only Ones" exemption.

After all, this is Wisconsin...

And Then Along Came Jones

Mobile Mayor Sam Jones held an intruder at gunpoint Tuesday night until police arrived, after the Mississippi man broke into his garage, officials said. [More]

You know: This Sam Jones...

Unbelievable!

Only to those who have insulated themselves from reality... [Read]

This reminds me of that quote from Pauline Kael.

And that appalling, provincial ignorance reminds me of another bit of dialog that ends up in astonishment for the willingly self-isolated.

Crossing Lines

See, the way to keep the fedgov from arranging for weapons to cross national lines into the hands of the cartels is to give that same fedgov even more power to focus on guns in private hands from crossing state lines...or some such. [Read]

Generational career statist Robert Morganthau said it, I believe it, that settles it...

These sheltered, subversive and privileged idiots are going to keep at it until they cross another line. 

We're the Only Ones Unduly Punished Enough

"We think that an officer that extends himself and buys this for his department and his community is being unduly punished as they go out the door," said Ron Cottingham, president of the Peace Officers Research Association of California. [More]

Yeah, well look who PORAC joined forces with "to Preserve California Assault Weapons Ban" on the rest of us.

F*** you, Ron. 

This Day in History: December 23

[More]

Foundation and Folly

Secular theocracy.  All the best state-worshiping tyrannies rely on it.  [Read]

Meanwhile, the regressives keep on with their hateful projection...

"Communism Looks Good on Paper"

Whoopieeee!!!  Looks GREAT!!!

I won't shed any tears, when the Bolshevik-inspired class warfare happens here, if the mob rips these privileged vacuous subversive pinko bitches from The View to shreds and eats them.  What gets me is how many American women look to them and Doprah for opinions.

Gun owners should tell White House what they would do with $40

And check the sidebar slideshow to see how I responded to their invitation. I note they say they'll "use a some of your stories publicly to help make the case for why the payroll tax cut is so important to working families."

Any chance they'll share mine? [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column tells Obama what's important to my working family.  Why not tell him what's important to yours?

We're the Only Ones Who Are Gun Collectors and Avid Hunters Ourselves

But guess what we are first and foremost...[Read]

Via Kevin R, who writes:

Following the recent shooting of two children outside their school on the outskirts of Edinburg, TX, Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Trevino is pushing for a new state law to make it illegal to discharge a firearm within 3 miles of a school.

http://www.krgv.com/news/hidalgo-county-sheriff-pushing-to-change-state-gun-laws-after-school-shooting

This sure makes Sheriff Trevino sound like an Only One.

Original story here:

http://www.valleycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=696505#.TvKkidRSS5I

http://www.krgv.com/news/2-students-shot-wounded-at-texas-middle-school1/

Nevermind that this school only opened *5 months ago* and the surrounding land was well know to be used for hunting/shooting grounds. 

Nevermind that the surrounding property is private property. 

Nevermind that the people in question were apparently acting irresponsibly.

Nevermind that the investigation is still ongoing.

What does this mean for gunowners in Hidalgo County and the rest of Texas? How many locations can you drive to that are NOT within 3 miles of a school?

Perhaps the question that should be asked is: Why are schools being built adjacent to *known* hunting/shooting grounds? This is not a singular instance in Hidalgo County.

Here is the Google Maps link to the property. Note all the undeveloped land around it.

It's the Season of Giving

So give...[Read and act]

Matthew Boyle Does Some Fast and Furious Reporting

• GOP will make Gunwalker a presidential election issue.  Cool and about time.
• Lieberman on the Senate Homeland Security Committee AND its counterpart on the House side are going to open up investigations of their own--beginning with inter-agency communications and leading to...?  This is huge because he can't be accused of Republican partisanship. 
• Chaffetz on Holder: If he can’t handle criticism, ‘time to get another job’ 
• Rep. Bobby Schilling calls for Holder’s resignation

I've explained my concerns about the last two items.

The first two are kick-ass.  Good job getting those exclusives.

Too bad the major networks and papers have no interest in the story.  Ah well, it'll just get reported without them.

Seriously?

I cannot take seriously the people who believe that carrying concealed weapons will make all of us safer. [More]

So why should we take seriously someone a predator wouldn't take seriously--someone who would be utterly useless to himself and anyone unfortunate or foolish enough to depend on him for protection?

Sean Sorrentino has pretty good evidence the guy's taking his personal tragic circumstances out on the rest of us.  When they do that, my sympathy takes a back seat.

Seems he raised a cowardly, drug-addled predator who committed suicide--without a gun. 

So the solution is to make sure those like Sonny Boy can continue to victimize and threaten people's lives.

You know what? I just kicked my remaining sympathy out of the back seat and onto the road.

Holder's DOJ Lying?

Aw, go on...[Read]

[Via Skip]

We're the Only Ones Semiautomatic Enough

Peace officers throughout California have bought more than 7,600 assault weapons that are outlawed for civilians in the decade since state lawmakers allowed the practice, according to data obtained by the Associated Press after it was revealed that federal authorities are investigating illegal gun sales by law enforcement. [More]

And doesn't that just say it all?

But there's hope!

The AP's findings and the federal probe have prompted one state lawmaker to revisit the law to ensure that the guns can be bought only for police purposes.

Ha! They're coming for you, next! You didn't think they wouldn't get around to that, did you?  It's not like they haven't sent out signals caught by those paying attention, including proposals to have you check out your service piece at the start of shift and return it at the end...

You guys are sure you've chosen the right side, right?

[Via impizulu]

Feeding the Trolls Redux

We talked about Part One yesterday.

Here's Part Two by Bruce W. Krafft.

Candlestick Park

Here's an addendum to yesterday's illuminating post. Are the Bradys are making it convenient for predators to find out where a concentration of unarmed potential victims can be found in a city near them?

First, they can find out where a Community Moo-In will be held. And for added convenience, they can sign up for home delivery.

Republican Christians = Nazis

A national socialist said it, I believe it, that settles it. [Read]

Funny. Nothing from Loren Adams on a religion that produced The Führer's Mufti.That's probably because he knows it's safe to diss Christians--they won't issue a fatwah and wear ski masks while they slice his throat and saw his head off on video.

Sincere Condolences

And wishing you every success... [Read]

Doesn't the Constitution has some sort of legal term for giving aid and comfort to the enemy?

It certainly shows this treasonous fool's mindset, and explains why he guaranteed the Ayatollah would ascend and the Chicoms would control the Panama Canal.

This Day in History: December 22

[More]

One Year Ago

A year ago today, the founder of Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership, Aaron Zelman, passed away. [More]

Has it been that long?

I was feeling pretty good this evening and then saw this item and remembered. What a unique patriot. He left us much too soon.

Help those carrying on his legacy continue the work.

When Bowling Balls are Outlawed...

And it was one of those deadly "assault bowling balls," with no legitimate sporting purpose... [More]

Now Serving

"91."

"No confidence," fine. But careful with that  "he should quit" stuff, fellas.

Just because you're a congressman doesn't mean you've thought things through. Some of you are just getting into this and may not know as much about things as you think you do. 

And some of us aren't interested in playing musical chairs to your political advantage--we want justice.

A Portable DIY Stove

Kind'a neat...[Watch]

[Via Skip]

We're the Only Ones Young at Heart Enough

Former Grainger Co. Deputy sentenced for sex with 16 & 13 year-old girls [More]

Again with the eternal question...

‘Bloggers’ continue to beat media at their own game on ‘Gunwalker’

So damn right I’m blowing a horn, and with all my might. Because as we’ve just seen (again) a few days ago, the major players are still not only ignoring the truth about this story, they are actively abetting the lie—even introducing hate into the mix is not beneath them. And Mike and I have known throughout that we don’t have time to be polite or quiet or patient, because people’s lives and careers have quite literally been on the line throughout this unfolding story. If it was yours, or a loved one’s, would you want any less of us? [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report looks at some pot banging, and explains why it's critically important for you to help us make all that racket.

Ready for War

Take a look at the size of your local PD and subtract administrators, bureaucrats and clerks. Now look at real-world SHTF experience--and that was minor compared to what the wind-sowers can expect to reap if they get stupid.

Plus we know where all their facilities are. And...no, no sense disclosing any tactics here.

Nice of them to bring the tools so close to where those who really are ready will need them if anyone who thinks that gear is the final word truly wants to start a war. [Read]

[Via Ron W]

Insane

Yeah, the problem with New York City is they don't have enough citizen disarmament laws in place. [Read]

[Via Michael G]

We're the Only Ones Useful Idiots Enough

"Only Ones"--they're using you. [Read]

But then, so are they. And so are they. And so are they.

Interesting company the domestic enemies keep...

[Via Jess]

Too Many Victims of Candle Violence: Shoot a Gun on Jan. 8

Dennis Henigan calls for a gathering of ungulates.  How they work the matches with hooves is beyond me, but this entire pathetic exercise shows what his movement (pun intended) is reduced to. [Read]

Still, why he would encourage the untrained to cavalierly handle a source of death on a nationwide basis--one that kills many more people than nuclear power!!!--just to score political points is unconscionable.  Think of the children!

And we haven't even looked into the carbon footprint!  Which, my guess is, won't be all that big.

If one of our national organizations used its clout to encourage members to go to the range on Jan. 8,  do you think we'd dwarf whatever cud-chewer turnout the antis manage to herd into their Community Moo-ins?

Feeding the Trolls

Bruce Krafft gives us the best way for those intent on engaging with them I've yet read. He also shows us what  a$$holes live under the bridge. [Read]

I'm not in the business of changing hearts and minds of the uninitiated--that's the other end of the pool. I'm in the business of supporting ornery radicals like me.  But if you're in a forum where  it looks like you might be able to persuade a bystander and make a proven enemy look like the liar that he is, Bruce gives us some great arguments to use that you'd have to be a d!ckless fanatic to disagree with.

This Day in History: December 21

[More]

American Trigger Sports Network Television hosts pro-gun panels

Photos from the two programs I participated in are included in the sidebar slide show.  It was quite a novel learning experience and a tremendous lot of fun.  Aside from being knowledgeable pros, these are all very nice, approachable, and just plain good people. What a weekend. [More]

Today's second Gun Rights Examiner report gives a recap, along with a slide show, for a weekend experience that, for someone not used to it, seemed more than a bit surreal at times.

Also listen to Armed American Radio from this past Sunday.

Who You Callin' a "Lobbyist"?

Look in the mirror. [Read]

[Via Michael G]

Ignorant and Stupid

How anyone could read this:

A male allegedly broke into a house in the 11700 block of Christopher Avenue and someone inside shot him...

and conclude this:

Richard Needham · West Covina High School

One story like this for every thousand others. Gun control-YES!

Reply · 1 · Like · Follow Post · December 9 at 11:31am

...is the mystery of our time.

A Journalist's Guide to 'Project Gunwalker'-Part Eight

Examiner.com article character limits preclude adding more updates to the initial and subsequently-posted Journalist's Guides to Project Gunwalker. This is a continuation of updates from this column and Sipsey Street Irregulars beginning December 19, 2011, and will continue to be updated until maximum file size is reached. It includes contributions from regional Gun Rights Examiners. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report continues the chronicle...

This Day in History: December 20

George Flanigan sold 406 pounds of buffalo beef for...use of the Illinois Department troops at the Falls of Ohio. [More]

Vol. VII Update

Part Seven of the Journalist's Guide to Project Gunwalker has filled up the maximum imposed file size.  This update includes everything from my Gun Rights Examiner column and Mike Vanderboegh's Sipsey Street Irregulars blog, and also contains article links to GRE columns by Dave Workman and Kurt Hofmann posted since Dec. 11. The volume encompasses all our posts from Oct. 23 through Dec. 18.

Click here to read what's been posted since the last update and please share the links.

I'll be starting Part Eight tomorrow.

Prepare for Blowback

Uh-oh.

You know what that means.

He Went to Jared!!!

I briefly talked about Jared jewelry store's "No Guns" policy last night with Mark Walters on Armed American Radio and commented I wish I knew someone with the cartooning skills to render this concept better than I'm capable of doing:

Come to think of it, they'd better pray someone like Jared doesn't go to Jared.

ATF Publishes New Firearms and Commerce Report

Here's the presser.

Here's the report.

Huh. I don't see a chart for people killed by walked guns...

New York Times stacks deck so Holder can play race card

Yeah, right. Walked guns have nothing to do with it. Dead law enforcement personnel and dead Mexicans have nothing to do with it--nor do their mourning  families. Veteran agents coming forward and risking retaliation and ruin or worse have nothing to do with it.  Institutionalized lies and stonewalling have nothing to do with it.

Those  pressing for the truth do so because they’re bigoted haters. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary notes a familiar meme--and also notes those spreading it have a lot longer reach than Mike and I do.  If that suits you fine and you think the "Authorized Journalists" can be trusted to shepherd this story along, do nothing.  Otherwise, please take a minute and share the link.

We'll All Be Drinkin' That Free Bubble Up and Eatin' That Rainbow Stew

Let's see, surveillance cameras, street savvy interrupters, a Coalition of Hope with "community leaders," and, of course, Bloombergian "gun  control." [More]

Yeah, that'll work to "end the gun violence."

Idiots.  No wonder that don't dare allow comments.

The Toledo Blade. That ought to be considered a pejorative.  What a punk paper.

Hit it, Merle.

This Day in History: December 19

“William Russell, Mariner, late of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, in North-America, a Prisoner brought before us, charged with being found in Arms, and in Rebellion on the High Seas on board the Jason Ship, American Privateer sailed out at Boston … commissioned by the North American CONGRESS, which was taken by the Surprise English Frigate ….”[More]

American Trigger Sports Network Television hosts gun rights panel and more

I’m getting ready to leave in a few hours for Houston, where I’ll be participating in panel discussions on American Trigger Sports Network Television about gun rights-related issues with host James Towle and fellow panelists Mark Walters of Armed American Radio, Barbara Crown of The Hunting Report, and author/former legislator Dr. Suzanna Gratia Hupp. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column indicates I'll soon be subjecting myself to the tender ministrations of TSA--assuming I don't find myself on the Domestic Extremist No Fly List.

I also included my ATSNTV Rand Paul interview for those who haven't seen it.

When Gun-Shaped Pizza Slices Are Outlawed...

Good grief. Really? [More]

And wtf is "silent lunch"? How is it any less cruel to peer-conscious kids than making them wear a dunce cap, and how does encouraging that meld with all those "anti-bullying" campaigns schools "teach" these days--you know, the ones that punish those who fight back in self-defense along with the aggressors?
 
Here, James Evans--wash this off and stick it back in. And try to keep it from popping out next time.

And "Mom"--with all the other identifying information in this story, way to go telling the whole damn world you don't have a gun in your house.

A "Reasonable" Alternative

It is, however, reasonable to ask whether deterrents without the potential lethality of firearms might be better suited for college campuses. Encouraging all students to arm themselves with pepper spray, or offering self-defense instruction to all students, might be just as effective in keeping criminals away from college campuses as allowing a fraction ­— albeit a sizable cohort — of those students to carry concealed weapons. [More]

Boy, they were doing their best to sound like they wanted to give all sides credence and then they pulled this horsesh*t.

See, thing is, if those alternatives are "better suited to college campuses," then they're better suited everywhere.

Tell you what, unknown editorialist--why don't we set up a test?  You with pepper spray and whatever martial art you've gone to some summary classes on, against a psychotropic drug-addled sociopath with firepower that will take you out from a distance.


Ready, set, GO...

Sure are a lot of dumb people at institutes of higher learning...

A New York State of Mind

So let me get this straight--when it comes to New York accepting a national standard, Vance pleads "home rule." But then he turns around and wants to impose New York rules on everybody everywhere else. [Read]

I guess propaga...uh...reporter Sally Goldenberg couldn't find any alternative viewpoints to consult to lend balance this "straight news" piece and correct some of its "misassumptions"?

Sipsey Street Scrutiny?

I am told that I will be the focus of a forensic email audit to find out who tipped me off. [More]

Jeez--noting whose Scribd account someone talked someone into posting the latest on, I wonder if we'll be in the same barracks at the fedlager?

Say, that's not a bad concept for a TV pilot...Vanderboeghans Heores.

The thing will practically cast itself...

This Day in History: December 16

The Frigate the Sensible, is found to be in so bad a Condition, that I am advised by every body to go to France by Land.—The Season, the Roads, the Accommodations for travelling are so unfavourable, that it is not expected I can get to Paris in less than thirty days. But if I were to wait for the Frigate it would probably be much longer. I am determined therefore to make the best of my Way by Land. And it is possible that this Journey may prove of some Service to the Public, at least I hope the Public will sustain no loss by it, though it will be tedious and expensive to me. [More]

A Botched Thing Operation

I'll accept that terminology here. [Read]

Issa: Brian A. Terry Memorial Act passes House

Representative Darrell Issa released the following statement today on passage of the Brian A. Terry Memorial Act from the House of Representatives...[More]

This evening's Gun Rights Examiner column announces a symbolic act. It is up to us to make sure it's not allowed to remain just that.

Bloomberg online gun sting creates more questions than answers

Which leads us to the jaw-dropping conclusion that criminals don’t obey the law! In Ohio, in Texas, or in New York City.

Does anyone seriously think an investigator couldn’t make and record street buys there, in spite of all the edicts commanding otherwise? And that Bloomberg’s Finest wouldn’t ruin the life of anyone trying to set up and record a reverse exposé?[More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report looks at another enemy action designed to establish a beachhead from which further incursions can be launched.

This Day in History: December 15

It is but just that I should render an account of the conduct of those who have most deserved thanks for bravery in this legion. I take advantage of the occasion and with much pleasure in my capacity of Captain of Volunteers, attached to the suite of General Pulaski to certify that Benjamin Nones has served as a volunteer in my company during the campaign of this year and at the siege of Savannah in Georgia and his behavior under the fire in all the bloody actions we fought have been marked by the bravery and courage which a military man is expected to show for the liberties of his country, and which acts of said Nones gained him the favor and esteem of General Pulaski, as well as that of all the officers who witnessed his daring conduct. [More]

The Ash Heap of History

We need to outlaw firearms in the hands of all civilians and start to collect every one of them and melt them down for railroad track. [More]

Try it. 

Thing is, this hive insect claims to be a descendant of Declaration-signer Josiah Bartlett.

Meaning also he's a descendant of John Bartlett, the guy who hid his gun in a chimney from confiscators only to retrieve it years later and have it used by a grand nephew fighting against tyranny in the War of the Rebellion.

Bernard H. Ash, you betray your country and you betray your forebears with your contemptible degeneracy.

Here It Comes

Going after Holder for Gunwalker is racist. [Read]

OOOOOH . . . More Wiretap Information.

Now there's something that the committee will end up seeing one of these days, don't you think? [More]

Mike posts another email and attachment that somehow eludes the professional "Authorized Journalists" for one reason or another...

Democrat "Friends"?

Why would anyone with any self-respect have anything to do with parasites, useful idiots and evil collectivist traitors? [Read]

Not that I'm endorsing RINO-flavored KoolAid...

You Like Ron Paul, Except on Foreign Policy

Sent to me by a career Naval officer with a plea to help make it go viral... [Watch]

Don't argue with me--argue with the policy experts and veterans in this video.  And if you agree with it, share it.

Out of Stock?

Marines found 133 rifles, five grenade launchers, 29 grenades and 36 pistols at the scene of the raid near a highway.[More]

See, every time I go to gun shops and loophole markets I can never find grenades...

Having quite a bit of inventory control experience in my professional background, I can't understand why my "legal" sources, who are blamed for the violence, can't keep up with such obvious and lucrative demand. 

You don't think the cartels might be getting their stuff from other suppliers, do you...?


[Via Plug Nickel Times]

Linda Thorpe, All UnAmerican

Committee chairperson Linda Thorpe added that there are options for a county employee that feels threatened during the course of their duties other than carrying a concealed weapon.

"In instances [where] an employee feels that they may be threatened, they have contacted the sheriff's department and a deputy has gone with them," Thorpe said. [More]

OK, Linda, let's try a workplace thought experiment.

Say you're in your office goofing off surfing the Internet and you come across this blog post. Now let's say you hear what sound like gunshots coming from down the hall and people screaming--and the commotion is quickly approaching your door. Now let's say that once what's happening sinks in and you feel the hot knife of terror in your gut, that is, you "feel threatened," you decide to pick up the phone and...oops--too late. He's here.

I'd suggest maybe James Behling could save you, except...oh, for God's sake, James, don't you think your ass sticking out from under your desk while you whimper to be spared is a pretty undignified way to check out?

Too bad Robert Egan and Martha Milanowski won't be any help either.

But at least they knew enough to tell the non-ruminants what to do!

Was walked gun recovered in Mesa shooting?

There’s enough circumstantial evidence to warrant uncovering the truth of the matter, and it’s an important enough puzzle piece to see if it truly fits in the overall picture. Recalling that today is the anniversary of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry’s murder, reports about other uniformed officers (and indeed, anyone else) being threatened with Fast and Furious weapons need to be looked into. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report  hands off a stalled inquiry to those with the clout to get answers.

This Day in History: December 14

In this letter, Washington is responding to an urgent request “from his Excellency Governor Jefferson” for additional Continental troops. [More]

An Ounce of Prevention

Rachel Madcow knows the truth.  She understands it.  She just can't bring herself to override her collectivist predisposition and apply it. [Watch]

One gets the feeling her concerns are solely for those who might be "profiled" for jihadist tendencies, and do not extend to those of us who might sport the wrong bumper sticker expressing more "homegrown" sentiments.

“These Guns Are Used to Kill People”

So are yours, a$$****. [Read]

“This has nothing to do with the Second Amendment,” said the mayor.

Liar.

You evil f***ing liar.

"Revolver"

[More]

Not just "Authorized Journalists"--Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise "Authorized Journalists"!

Sipsey Street Irregular

At least the formatting is. [Read]

Mike has been having the dickens of a time with the Blogger template--the "new" look is not intended to be permanent.  The problem started with the inability to insert paragraph breaks and it looks like when he started pulling loose threads the whole damn fabric unraveled.

I've tried to help him but it's beyond my clumsy capabilities. His entire publishing tool and dashboard looks completely different from mine.

Be patient. 

Anybody know any trustworthy volunteers who could advise him?

We're the Only Ones Up a Pole Enough

Just think how much worse it could have been had he not been a highly trained professional...[Read]

Recycling at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

What's another returning anti-gunner among friends? [Read]

What to Do if Your Home’s Being Broken Into

If only Sharon Tate had subscribed to Readers Digest...[Read]

Free Speech Kit

Don't leave home without it. [Read]

Casper Turns Unfriendly

“I would like to see a policy in that if someone shows up with a weapon, and they want to come down and visit with us, we should have one of our armed police officers accompany them down, and that would probably slow ‘er down more than anything.” [More]

Is there some influx of migrant Californian nest-foulers happening there or what?

This Day in History: December 13

...[December 13] Day Light [?] the army had to be Pad’d. [paraded] -- befor then [?] marched beyond Gulfe Mills about one mile from the ford -- went into the woods & built us fires -- Refreshed ourselves with what we had with us & Drew half a gill of whiskey Pr. Man -- it Cleared off this Morning & was Pleasant for Decemr. -- Last Night our Horse took 11 Hesians & brought them here to this Place -- we heard that the Enemy Plun[dere]d. a House of Every thing they Could find at the mills & that they took Prisoners 3 horse men Last Night belonging to the Continental Army here -- This is Saturday the 13th of Decemr. in the morning etc. -- we tarried here all Day & the Night falowing we sleept in huts made with Bushes & Leaves -- here we Drew more Provisions & Cooked it [More]

SPLC Shill Paudert Still Making LEOs Wet Pants Over Bumperstickers

And "Authorized Journalistette" Deanna Bettineschi parrots all the talking points right on cue. [More]

You remember this authoritarian menace, right? He teamed up with Waco Jim to make a video that  I wrote about here...

And then decided his enforcers needed "patrol rifles" to make routine traffic stops?

And we're the scary ones.

[Via Dan B]

From My Fellow GREs

Workman: "Exclusive: Texas Rep. Poe: ‘F&F a ruse to go after U.S. gun sales’"

Hofmann: "Washington Post wonders if gun rights advances are responsible for police deaths"

Do you have these guys bookmarked? Are you sharing their links?