The U.S. Marshals Service can deputize a member of Congress as a special deputy marshal if a threat assessment shows they are in danger, a federal law enforcement official said.What do you think about that, George Mason?
Carrying a special deputy badge allows the bearer to carry a concealed handgun anywhere, including inside a federal building like the U.S. Capitol. [More]
I ask who are the militia? They consist now of the whole people, except a few public officers.Oh. So I guess not much...?
U.S. gun-owners are now entering a global battle of conflicting "norms" about possession of weapons. [More]Paul Gallant, Joanne Eisen and Alan Chwick explain.
But Gun Owners of America Executive Director Larry Pratt says the state has every right to restrict conceal and carry permits to citizens.
"If the guy wants to enjoy the full benefit of residing in the United States become a citizen. He’s been here for 30 years what’s he waiting for?," Pratt told FoxNews.com. [More]
I really don’t think it’s necessary to have a gun aboard your boat, even though the law permits you to have one if you don’t violate any other Florida laws — maybe if you cruise the high seas. Quite a few citizens and even police officers are shot with their own guns. [More]Don't worry--if you get into trouble out there, 30-year veteran "Only One" Bill Jefferson will row out to save you!
Both repeat themes familiar to gun rights advocates. And behind both themes are motivations to swindle the public into further infringements on the right to keep and bear arms and shame political opposition into silence. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at the way hypocritical collectivist subversives practice toning down the rhetoric.
