Senate approves Breuer supporter as head of OIG at Justice

With all the apparent issues and concerns at stake, and with the Department of Justice stonewalling Congressional oversight every step of the way, why is it appropriate to approve the administration’s strategically-picked nominee--the guy Obama and Holder want be in charge of future “Gunwalker” investigation efforts--without creating a record of “the names or numbers of senators voting on each side”? [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes a successful strike that apparently went under the radar. Ask yourself why you're probably not hearing about this from any place that has reach.

Why is White House blocking ‘Gunwalker’ testimony from former NSC director?

And we're supposed to believe the Special Agent in Charge at the heart of Fast and Furious "gunwalking" and the official who advises the president on matters of national security are just old pals shooting the breeze about border gunrunning--in emails that Newell took special pains to protect himself on? [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report connects some dots and makes the case that Eric Holder is taking his stonewalling lead directly from the top.

Single-Handed

We talked about this earlier. They're giving him one gun back.  The other, they're still deciding on. [Read]

How nice, refreshing, and darn-near unheard of to see a mainstream reporter go to bat for gun owners.  Good job, Cindy George!

[Via Lane]

Stop the Threat

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When Harry Met Elissa

“This response was based on my understanding of the state of federal law at the time." [More]

What, you're a frickin' judge, and you didn't know the Second Amendment is about "the right of the people to keep and bear arms"?

And Harry Reid wants us to swallow your backpedaling and put you  on the federal bench?

What more evidence does NRA need that LaPierre's "true champion of the Second Amendment" is an opportunistic, subversive partisan fraud, with a record that reflects pragmatic expediency as opposed to principle?

More on Yesterday's SAF Announcement

We linked to it yesterday. Now Eugene Volokh weighs in:

District Court Holds Second Amendment Applies Outside the Home, Strikes Down Ban on Gun Transportation During State of Emergency

Meanwhile, the irrelevant, desperate-for-attention antis are reduced to whining about NRA hoodies.  Hmmm...I wonder why their website doesn't mention this yet...?

Workman has more.

Furious Mike's* Self-Defense Tips

"Somebody's banging on your door and says, I'm going to come in and kill you...And this guy's got the gun out...You're better off not having a gun." [More]

Unless you're on Bloomingan's Island.

That's the police department's job.

Yeah, he said that, too. What, you don't have a taxpayer-funded armed security detail following you around?

Great "reporting" job there, "Authorized Journalists" Charlie Rose and Erica Hill. Your little brainwashing axis with Furious Mike is exactly what Eric Holder had in mind when he passed out the talking points.

*

[Via Michael G]

Flying the Friendly Skies Redux

Jeez, no sooner do we get done flying business class and now we find our accommodations in disarray.

On top of that, the in-flight movie was unwatchable.

Just the folks I want peeping on, probing and groping my family.

@TheRealRoseanne

Yeah, that's the real Roseanne, alright. [Read]

I like what Howard Stern said about (anti-gun) Tom Arnold.

Squatch-22

Despite being fined for lack of a permit, it would have been likely that Pruitt would not have been able to obtain one. [More]

And that's pretty much all we need to know about dealing with the federal bureaucracy.

This Day in History: March 30

You will be pleased, upon the receipt of this, to take the most expeditious measures for putting the whole Corps both Horse and Foot in readiness to march. If you move, your destination will be South Carolina. [More]

Love Story

While I couldn't agree more that guns are simply tools, pretty much like any others, I don't know why that would make them unlovable. Most men love their tools, all different kinds, and men have always loved their guns. I'm certainly not ashamed to join those men. [More]

I confess I don't understand the passion and never have.  Long time readers know that.  I like 'em ok, and enjoy shooting to a degree, but I'll never be a true enthusiast--I've always considered practice more of a responsibility than a recreational activity.  I understand a lot of you are aficionados, but for me it's always been about the freedom, the principles, the utility and the choice.

As far as material possessions go, if my house were on fire, my first inclination would be to save the family pictures and videos.

Email Bleg

Is anyone getting an email purporting to be from From: "Caprii" with the subject " hopefully i havent sent you this yet‏"?

I just had one show up in my "Junk" file and need to figure out if it's just someone spoofing based on edresses not suppressed on somebody's "To" list (another reason why people need to use "BCC") or if someone has actually managed to hijack my address book.  Please advise.

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We're the Only Ones Bending and Suspending Enough

Securing the blessings of liberty, one violation of the Constitution at a time...[Read]

[Via William T]

I Was Just As Concerned...

...about what's-her-name...[Watch]

Questioning Authority

Ask Canada -- gun registration won't make D.C. safer [More]

Right--they expect the D.C. Council to look at facts.

Lions (No Tigers) and Bears, Oh My!

"(The cub) stood up on its hind legs and put its paws up and I got to play patty-cake with it," he said. [More]

Personally, I think this story smells like bear scat, but assuming it happened as told, I could not have blamed the mountain lion or the sow if this walking link in the food chain had succeeded in giving up his place in it to either one.

[Via William T]

We're the Only Ones Platformed Enough

"Mr. Carillo emphatically indicated a gun was involved... that is very important. It sets the platform for the mindset of the responding officers." [More]

So if I want to have the "Only Ones" assassinate someone for me, that's all I've got to tell them?

What would be even sweeter is if I could remain anonymous and get them to pay me a bounty!

[Via Parrothead Jeff]

Flying the Friendly Skies

It's all business class. [Read]

Dang, I'm glad folks like this are in charge. I haven't felt this protected by federal managers since Russell Vander Werf left the light on for us.

[Via Parrothead Jeff]

The Shooting Bench

I'll be on it tonight. [Read]

What if Trayvon Martin had killed George Zimmerman?

In all the indictments I’ve seen against Trayvon Martin, none of them add up to any more than he wasn’t perfect (guilty on all charges here) and that he fit a stereotype profile. More disturbing: Some of those comments do nothing but widen the racial divide, instead of helping to bridge it. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column asks a question I believe merits an objective discussion.

If At First You Don't Succeed...

This article, however, argues that undercover money laundering operations are one of the most effective and critical weapons to identify and prosecute those involved in the command and control of global narco-terrorist organizations. Much of the analysis in this article is based on the author’s 27-year career as a federal agent, including five years of long-term undercover work operating as a money launderer for drug cartels. [More]

So you've been doing it for 27 years, the problem is worse than ever, and your solution is to keep doing it?  Didn't I read a definition somewhere...?

[Via Plug Nickel Times]

Taking a Stand

Mass. must stand against ‘stand your ground’ law [More]

Truly.

Standing your ground in Massachusetts is so passé.

We're the Only Ones Exhaustive Enough

Police officers receive exhaustive training in the use of their firearms...[More]

What, like Heather Fong?

How come the News Tribune editorial state-worshiper making this assertion doesn't summarize the "exhaustive" requirements for us, including how many shots must be fired every year to re-qualify, what the targets are and how far away they must be, what's the minimum score and how many retries do they get if they don't make it? Or are we supposed to just take their word for it because, after all, they're "Authorized Journalists"?

You want to bring up child shooting tragedy anecdotes?

You really want to go there?

You're sure?

Because I can keep at this.

Really.

Read more here: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/03/29/2086789/concealed-guns-and-stupidity-a.html#storylink=cpy

We Are the Champions

“I know people will criticize us for not taking these guys down immediately,” Champion told the paper. “But we weren’t sure what they were up to.” [More]

What, delivering 40 guns without serial numbers to an informant didn't give you a clue?

Funny no one had such uncertainties about what Wayne Fincher was "up to."  Or David Olofson. Or...

Sipsey Whisperings

Here's a rumor: the El Paso ATF was onto the Miramonte Brothers. [More]

Vanderboegh's back.

Still, take it easy on him for a while.

This Day in History: March 29

There have been times when the militia have been obliged by the distresses of war to turn out – and the time now is when the Militia of North & South Carolina and Virginia ought to exert themselves. [More]

Hutaree case illustrates Justice Department double standard

The line between freedom of political expression and sedition and conspiracy must always be adjudicated with an eye toward protecting rights, and if speech—no matter if disturbing, offensive or hateful does not cross it—the government must not be allowed to punish those engaging in it. Still, the parallels between this case and recent statements by the New Black Panthers about Trayvon Martin shooter George Zimmerman should be noted: Is offering a reward to their followers to find and kidnap a man who has not been criminally charged protected free speech, or a violation of Title 18, U.S.C., Section 241, “Conspiracy against Rights”? [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes that official discrimination would mean we're all not equal under the law.

Trust Busters

Yeah, no kidding. [Read]

Oath Keepers Supporting Sgt. Stein

Stein The Marine Corps is now looking into whether he violated the military’s rules prohibiting political statements by those in uniform and broke its guidelines on what troops can and cannot say on social media...Stein has come under fire for stating on Facebook that he wouldn’t follow certain orders given by his commander in chief. [More]

Hey, maybe he can claim a defense that the guy whose orders he might not obey isn't his legitimate commander in chief...:)

I'm glad to see Stewart Rhodes taking point on this with pro bono representation.  I emailed him back when this story first broke and he told me he was contacting Sgt. Stein.

I want to write more about this when I have time, because I've presented examples here at WOG of pro-Obama and gun control endorsing public activities by those in uniform that probably ought to be resurrected so the political hypocrisy can be illustrated for all with open eyes and minds to see.

The Wild, Wild West

A bill filed by Sen. Neil Riser, R-Columbia, with several co-sponsors, would call an election to amend the Constitution and make Louisiana as wild as Tombstone, Arizona in its heyday. [More]

Do you think VPC talking point-parroting "Authorized Journalist" James Gill knows better,  and is just writing this crap anyway because he knows his readership is ignorant?  Or do you think he honestly doesn't know?

Either way, this is journalistic malpractice and it's reprehensible.  Meaning his editors must love the guy.

A Sad Day in America

“It’s a sad day in America when an ... senior citizen with a heart condition can’t defend himself against an intruder breaking into his house”...[More]

Indeed. And it's sad how many "conservative" gun owners--including the Lairds of Fairfax--demand past felonies be a punishable disqualifier, instead of recognizing that anyone who can't be trusted with a gun can't be trusted without a custodian.

[Via Michael G]

31 Days...

...to Survival [More]

I haven't read it so I can't offer a knowledgeable testimonial, but I do occasionally link to the author's blog where you can check him out for yourself.

A Good Rule of Thumb

I got an email tip saying "Look What Our Border Patrol Found Two Weeks Ago in Arizona - Frightening." It was included with several other photos besides the one here, as well as a link to a blog posting it.

That blog does not link to a source, but merely reproduces an obvious chain email (replete with red, black and blue lettering of various fonts and sizes with strategic underlining for emphasis),  so there's no way to determine when or where these photos were taken, and whether or not the accompanying text is relevant and accurate--but the near-hysterical layout/presentation should give us a clue.

A 2010 Reuters photo credit I found during a quick keyword search places this incident at Higueras near Monterrey, 100 miles or so from the Texas border and nowhere near Arizona.  And further looking around yielded this related video.

That doesn't mean finding caches of weapons in Mexico is not an issue. It is, and the capture of military ordnance, including grenade launchers and the like, demonstrates that paramilitary cartel operations aren't getting such things from U.S. gun stores.

But what it does mean is that someone took something with a core of truth, and then went in and made changes to some basic facts for a reason of their own in the hopes that others would pick up their altered version and run with it.

I suspect people get this stuff circulating in emails so activists and bloggers will pick up on it and give it further weight--which makes the ones who fall for it easy targets for discrediting--get one to swallow and promote a chain email and everything else they write about can be ridiculed.

What we know for sure is someone at the beginning of this thread changed things with intent to spread disinformation.The question is, who are they?

In the mean time, please heed this. Otherwise, stuff like this happens.

A good rule of thumb: If it doesn't link to a credible source, try to verify it before passing it on.

We're the Only Ones Tampering Enough

A federal Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms officer who was a key witness in a recent high-profile gun-running case has been charged with witness tampering and making a false statement to a law enforcement officer. [More]

Now who would believe a wild story like that?

[Via Bill Baldwin]

"A Disgrace"

You know, what the Ministry of Truth calls "self-defense." [Read]

This Day in History: March 28

There is a Briton, of High Rank and Office now in Paris, who, in a late Conversation with a Dutchmen, told him, that his Country would declare War against Holland before next October. We are ruined, says he, that is plain. As to the Americans, it is certain they will have their Independence. But God d—n them, why should they wish to rip up our Belly, the Belly of their Mother? I should have answered, why did the Mother pluck the Nipple from the boneless Gums, even when the Infant was smiling in her Face, and dash the Brains out? [More]

@SpikeLee

Way to go, moron, [Read]

Is call to investigate New Black Panthers doomed from the start?

To which the...readership weighed in, in column comments and on social media sites where the link was shared, with a not unexpected reaction:  Basically, don’t hold my breath—nothing will come of it. It will be ignored. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column asks what would have happened if those pursuing the truth in Fast and Furious had listened to the naysayers at the beginning and at every step along the way.

Vanderboegh Medical Update

I just called him because typically he's called me by now and he hasn't posted at Sipsey Street yet today.

He's groggy right now but says he intends to post today. He also tells me they got a recliner yesterday.

The Cutting Edge

March 26, 2012: Knife Rights' Georgia Knife Preemption Bill SB432 must be scheduled for a vote in the next three days or it will not become law.

It is critical for you to take a moment and call the office of Georgia's Speaker of the House David Ralston and POLITELY request that he "please schedule SB432 for a vote as soon as possible." That's all the message you need to leave.

Georgia House Speaker David Ralston: 404-656-5020
Email: david.ralston@house.ga.gov [More]

If you're from Georgia, do it and pass it on. Now.

And Don't You Forget It!

USA Buys Enough Guns in 3 Months to Outfit the Entire Chinese and Indian Army [More]

And that's from 2009. This is from four days ago.

Damn 'Stand Your Ground' Laws!

Investigators say a South Florida father shot and killed a man who was swinging a piece of wood at his wife and children. [More]

Not again!

Why couldn't they have all been killed, like Bloomberg, Schumer, the Bradys and all the rest of the screaming hoplophobes demand?

We're the Only Ones People vs. You Enough

Senate approves bill to arm retired prosecutors [More]

Well 2A says "the right of the people," and that's who they represent, right...? Besides, the judges do it.

Another Notch for Mike Lupica

We may never know everything that happened between Zimmerman and Martin... [More]

Which is proof that Mike Lupica doesn't know everything that happened now, but he still presumes to dictate we all be like "New York, which has the toughest and best gun laws in the country."

Of course he knows better. But like all fanatics, if he faces the truth, he'll have to face truths about himself.

Better to blame "America's gun culture."

Nice to see ol' Mike is still posting Gravity's Rainbow polls. What a dishonest wretch.  And the New York Daily News lets him get away with it--hell, they love it.

[Via W³]

We're the Only Ones Refusing Enough

The Waterbury police department has been refusing permits against the clear intent of the state legislature. [More]

Well, yeah, but that's because if you're armed, Waterbury "Only Ones" wouldn't be able to do this to you.

Besides, we all know Connecticut cops in general are just plain more trustworthy than the rest of us.

[Via William T]

The Political Brain

...assault weapons whose sole purpose is to hunt humans...[More]

and: 

Drew Westen is a professor of psychology at Emory University and the author of “The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation.”

OK, Brainy. Decide.

Using Gross Logic

We can begin by making our voices heard to defeat the George Zimmerman Armed Vigilante Act. [More]

If we're going to do guilt by association (remembering no legal guilt for Zimmerman has been established at this time), then Minister King Samir "Kill Some Crackers and Their Babies" Shabazz is the Brady Campaign.

After all, just like Dan Gross & Co., the King's court rushes to judgment without all the facts under the promise that "No Guns" will "Stop the Killing!"

As an aside, if Gross is the best the Bradys can do, that's just wonderful.  So far their vaunted new advertising professional is making Paul Helmke look like the paragon of effectiveness.

This Day in History: March 27

Gen Washington writes that a failure of bread has already commenced in the army, and that for any thing he sees, it must unavoidably increase. Meat they have only for a short season and as the whole dependance is on provisions now to be procured, without a shilling for the purpose, and without credit for a shilling, I look forward with the most pungent apprehensions. [More]

Pawn Star

A member of the New Black Panther Party who went on national television to offer a reward for the capture of George Zimmerman was arrested in Gwinnett County. [More]

Maybe he was just trying to make good on that "No Guns" sign?

Naahhh...

[Via Bill Baldwin]

Should People Rush To Judgment On Mississippi State Shooting Death?

It’s good that we don’t see opportunists and haters showing up in Mississippi, jumping to conclusions before all the facts have been established, proclaiming guilt without weighing the evidence, but stirring up racial animosity and threatening violence anyway due solely to the skin color of the men in these reports. [More]

I think we can all agree that would be wrong.

We're the Only Ones "O"-Rated Enough

This item is available for purchase by personnel of the following (based on the above criteria):

Law Enforcement to include licensed Security Companies
Government to Include Federal and Military Branch Services
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Why? It's a frickin' DVD fer cryin' out loud...


It's not like it's an assault backpack or anything.

I'm trying  to figure out what my incentive is to buy whatever they will sell me from U.S. Cavalry.

[Via Jeffersonian] 

Project GunTALKER

Here are the two radio shows I was on yesterday:

• Armed American Radio --Mark Walters and I discussed Project Gunwalker. I came on in the second half.
• Gun Talk Radio --Tom Gresham and I talked about the Trayvon Martin shooting and Project Gunwalker.

We're the Only Ones Fingered Enough

A Fredericksburg man was charged with two felonies Tuesday after he pretended to shoot at two city detectives by pointing his finger, police said. [More]

Wait a second...I thought it was if you lifted a finger...

[Via Mama Liberty]

Proof of Delivery

Email to DOJ and contact form submission to White House for this.

The Prime Directive

He could have said: We understand that a U.S. senator’s first duty is to represent the people of his state and that their interests occasionally might conflict with those of a special interest group such as ours. We would expect Richard Mourdock to vote in the interests of his constituents in those circumstances. [More]

Except that wouldn't be true.

His first duty is keeping his oath by legislating in accordance with the Constitution. And Lugar has betrayed his.

About Damn Time

Remington Arms Company threatens to pull plant out of New York in response to Bloomy-backed gun bill [More]

Good. Don't just say it, do it. And take the valuable workers with you.

I wish more gun companies would tell hostile states to go get their revenue from someone else.

Vanderboegh Medical Update

We just got finished talking. He had a real rough night, lots of pain because by the time they got home from the hospital the pharmacy was closed.  He may post today as the medication kicks in, or he may not if it kicks in too much or not enough. Home health care folks won't arrive until this evening.

They're looking to buy a piece of furniture he can actually relax in, like a recliner or some such, which they don't have--and can't afford.

As always, go easy on the emails and comments you'll be compelling him to field. Contributions can be made at Sipsey Street via the PayPal button, or you can send cards with well-wishes and/or donation to him at P.O. Box 926, Pinson, AL 35126.

Open letter to AG Holder: Investigate New Black Panthers for criminal conspiracy

Their own words give you probable cause to open a thorough investigation to obtain all relevant documents, including electronic, telephone records, financial records, etc., and based on the evidence, to arrest and vigorously prosecute any member--or financial supporter--determined to be engaged in this conspiracy. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column challenges Eric Holder.  Will he turn a blind eye, and if he does, why shouldn't we believe these domestic enemies aren't serving his agenda?

This Day in History: March 26

On March 26, 1780 he had his first encounter with British Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton near Rantowle's Bridge. [More]

Volume Nine Update

I've updated the Gunwalker Journalist's Guide Volume 9 with posts added since March 11 by myself on Gun Rights Examiner and WarOnGuns, and by Mike Vanderboegh at Sipsey Street Irregulars. This also includes links by Dave Workman at Seattle Gun Rights Examiner and Kurt Hofmann at St. Louis Gun Rights Examiner. Click here to access them, and please share this link.

Candidly, anyone not keeping up with what's here isn't getting the full story.

Project GunTALKER

I'll be participating in two national radio discussions today:

I'll be on GunTalk Radio with Tom Gresham this afternoon at 4:05 pm Eastern to discuss the Trayvon Martin story. Click here to find a station near you and here to listen online.

Related posts:

• Rush to judgment on George Zimmerman reminiscent of mob behavior
• Why are ‘racial justice’ advocates silent on other 17-year-old?

I'll be joining Mark Walters on Armed American Radio tonight at 10:15 pm Eastern to share the latest "Project Gunwalker" developments. Click here to find a station near you and here to listen online.

Related posts:

• Mask coming off coordinated administration deception on guns
• DOJ charges release of ‘Gunwalker’ reports impedes investigations

Homecoming

Returning to limited duty....

He may have had problems evacuating in the hospital, but he'll sh** when he sees this.

DOJ charges release of ‘Gunwalker’ reports impedes investigations

And Weich is still out there deflecting, redirecting and stonewalling, trying to shutter the windows, pull down the blinds and make the villains in this murderous government intrigue the ones with the light.  [More]

This evening's special Gun Rights Examiner report looks at accusations from a proven liar. As far as I can tell, the letter appears in its entirety exclusively here.

Why are ‘racial justice’ advocates silent on other 17-year-old?

Those stirring up the mob are taking full advantage of anger, and it’s hard not to think of the death of the Florida teen as an opportunity for their self-promotion, as opposed to a sincere concern for color-blind justice. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column condemns evil opportunists who are egging on violent racial conflict.

Rush to judgment on George Zimmerman reminiscent of mob behavior

“If I had a son, he’d look like Trayvon,” President Barack Obama felt compelled to toss into the spreading flames of divisiveness.

Curiously, as Obama’s political base in "stand your ground"-free Chicago prepares for a Trayvon Martin march today, the names of last weekend’s 10 dead/49 wounded seem destined for obscurity. Evidently these lacked an important exploitable factor. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes that ginning up the mob has certain advantages those who crave control can rely on.

No Slur

Bruce W. Krafft shares a conversation. [More]

I've been occupied with other priorities and haven't had time to weigh in on this case, but do note the antis are dancing in the blood with all their might in order to kill "stand your ground" and to keep it from spreading.

Here's the thing--Workman asks a good question: "Was ‘SYG’ law even relevant?"

I've been marginally watching this from the sidelines and here's a sneaking suspicion I can't shake: I’ve read officials aren’t prosecuting him saying they can't because of stand your ground laws that need to be changed. I’m wondering if that’s a cynical strategy on the part of prosecutors who are hostile to anything making their burden of proof more difficult to overcome—it seems they very well could charge and prosecute the guy—who followed and confronted the teenager after being specifically told not to by the 911 dispatcher. I’m suspecting the decision to not prosecute is a calculated legal and political exploitation of the situation.

We're the Only Ones All Tapped Out Enough

Now we have proof that police are creating their own laws when it comes to wiretapping arrests. [More]

One point of confusion for me: I haven't seen the term "wiretapping" used to describe recording a police encounter.

Everybody knows about the Illinois case, right? Talk about tyranny via intolerable acts.

I've got a whole category here I never intentionally set out to create.

And here's the "go to" site on this.

[Via Tom Gresham]

Unintended Consequences

Consequently, the Company has temporarily suspended the acceptance of new orders. [More]

Business is booming.  What the antis don't get--or won't admit--is that in spite of what happens in November, Americans who get it are voting now.

[Via Clay and DMJ]

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Vanderboegh Medical Update

Just spoke with Mike.  They probably will not release him today after all.They need to get...uh...things moving.

There are some Gunwalker-related story developments happening in the background. 

Republican "Leadership"

Asked for comment about whether they were pressing for a vote on the measure, House Speaker John Boehner’s (R-Ohio) and House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) offices said only that they do not handle the schedule of the House floor. Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s (R-Va.) office, which does schedule the floor agenda, did not respond to numerous email and phone requests for comment. [More]

So the Gutless Odious Poltroons are "rankled," are they?

Hope and Change

What?

I think it would be funny to circulate $10 bills with this written on them--I wonder how many calls the Phoenix Field Division would get from...uh...hopeful suitors?

Fast Pass

Look what came in the mail yesterday:

This just ain't right. What's this "elder" crap? True story: I took the wife to a reunion concert by a band I used to listen to in college. The lead singer came out with a cane.

The whole business of "senior discounts" should not sit well with those paying higher prices to subsidize them--those offering them are being generous with other people's money.

This Day in History: March 23

"The Marquis de la Fayette is to serve under the Count de Rochambault who is going to the succour of the United States of America with eight regiments of chosen troops. The squadron destined to protect this convoy & to act upon the coasts of the continent of America...that the French are preparing a powerful embarkation to make one great effort in favour of America... Let America take care how she trusts such a force on her continent, for it is morally certain the subjection of that country to France is intended... that since the retreat of the French & rebels from Georgia that province is restored to a state of perfect tranquility. Those who had the insolence to refuse his Majesty's gracious offers of protection & security... have at least, either through fear or from conviction, submitted & enrolled themselves amongst the King's liege subjects..." [More]

Sorry I Brought it Up...

I apologize for pissing off some Indiana gun owners by writing that visible, coordinated and organized grassroots leadership is needed to oust Richard Lugar. [More]

I Wish I Could Say "Unbelievable"

The problem is, it's totally believable. [Read]

Oregon gun group says rights delayed are rights denied

The utter gall of those "officials" is almost unbelievable and the implications are intolerable. They have posted a message on their “challenge line” telling callers they “will be delayed at least a month and don't even bother to leave a message before a month has gone by since they will NOT call you back.” [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes you can't only not place a call, you can't even leave a damn message.

Someone's in the Kitchen with Dinah...

Someone's in the kitchen I know...[Read]

A Different Drummer

I don't know about "true friends," but certainly better ones... [Read]

Vanderboegh Medical Update

He's still trying to move things along and they're still talking about releasing him tomorrow.  So don't send any more cards to the hospital.

How Guns Are Found at Mexican Crime Scenes

Any questions?

This is from back in 2009. Be sure and check out the grenades in the video. I'm sure they straw-purchased those from a U.S. gun shop.

An Unsupported Conclusion

If Trayvon Martin had been approached by an officer who identified himself as such, rather than a strange man who jumped out of an SUV and chased him, he would almost certainly be alive today. [More]

Really?

[Via Michael G]

We're the Only Ones Piercing Enough

Virginia Beach officer accused of stabbing firefighters [More]

And as a first year officer he's still on probation? Looks like he made the cut.

[Via William T]

We're the Only Ones Taking It Off Enough

Officer Ingo Mayer pulled the men's Cadillac over in December 2005 for no apparent reason and then handcuffed and detained Lucas.

Mayer then undid Lucas's belt buckle, causing his pants to fall down to his ankles and shook his boxers against his genitals after pulling them down half way... [More]

I wonder what disability caused ol' Ingo to take early retirement?

[Via William T]

The Ultimate Outcome

These people cannot be reasoned with. They feel, they want – and they hate. Your quaint notions about property rights being the essential foundation of human rights are like the Latin scrolls of Cicero trampled underfoot by the hordes of the Germanic chieftan Odoacer as Rome slipped forever into that long good night. [More]

The ultimate outcome depends on us.


[Via 1NCCCH]

We're the Only Ones Going to the Dogs Enough

Officers tell us they fatally shot the boxer to prevent it from attacking officers. The pregnant chihuahua was caught in the line of fire and was also killed. [More]

Thank goodness the police chief reviewed it to determine if it was justified!

[Via Mama Liberty]

Lyin'tific American

To be effective, a new set of institutions would have to be imbued with heavy-handed, transnational enforcement powers. [More]

Transnational enforcers? Oh, he means targets.

These scientific types use such big words.

So...Gary Stix: Will you back up that heavy hand with a rifle, or just demand that others do?

I guess being an ivory tower conjecturer instead of a lab guy, observing physical reactions isn't your strong suit. Unless it's the physical reaction fantasizing about ruthless brutes in jackboots evidently gives you...

This Day in History: March 22

On March 22, Brig. Gen. Alexander Leslie was leading a British force toward Dayton Hall and Middleton Place. At the bridge crossing at St. Andrew's Creek, they were fired upon by some Patriot artillery. At 7:00 pm, Capt. Ewald took a small detachment and crossed the creek. When they arrived at the Patriot position, they found that the Patriots had abandoned it. They spotted the retreating Patriots and attacked them. A small skirmish ensued, with both sides withdrawing after a few casualties on the British side. [More]

Obama EO Webinar

Stewart Rhodes will be participating tonight. [Info.]

Unfortunately, No I Do Not

Unfortunately, the author repeats a commonly quoted falsehood that does as much harm as good, IMHO: “The Second Amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms.”[More]

No I do not. Read the damn thing. I specifically take the administration to the woodshed for that. Good grief, I even cite SCOTUS to prove they know they're lying.

A lot of work and thought go into these things. What does more harm than good: forum bloviators who express opinions based on either skimming them, reading headlines, or reacting to the comments of others.

That no one has called him on it yet reinforces my point.

Thune-Vitter Reciprocity Bill

Read GOA's latest alert. Then act. [More]

It's practically effortless and only takes a moment.

Helping Hands

At present, Hands doesn’t have a lawyer.

So for our first Houston Advocate case, we’d like to reach out to our readers. Any ideas about how this 92-year-old can be reunited with his weapons? [More]

I've forwarded this to some people who may be able to get this taken care of...

[Via Lane]

I Don't Know Art But I Know What I Like

Brilliant.  This guy deserves to be famous. [More]

How he managed to do this without a grant from the National Endowment of the Arts, I'll never know.  I guess if he'd dipped some crucifixes in urine...

That kind of illustrates the difference between the two Americas, don't you think?

[Via Skip]

A Matter of Perception

Notice they never use this crap to advocate disarming the "Only Ones." [Read]

Hey, you don't want to tamper with a defense that works.

Brisk firearm trade worries district attorney

Why? What's he doing wrong? [Read]

"There's Somthin' More to That Story..."

Ya think? [Watch]

Repacement Word for "Spate"?

"Rash"... [Read]

When Trains Are Outlawed...

The man was the fifth person struck by a Metro train in a suicide attempt so far this year. [More]

Shoot, that's more than a "spate."

We're the Only Ones Sharing Enough

IRS may share tax info with police to fight fraud [More]

They always seem to have a "good" reason, don't they.

Twist around and raise your wrists behind your back a bit more...? We need to make sure these knots don't come loose...

Will Indiana gun owners let GOP establishment foist Lugar on us all again?

Where the battle will be is in the primary, so the ball is now in the court of Indiana gun owners.  If you are one, what real efforts and expenditures will you personally make to toss the scoundrel Lugar out on his ear? How will you join together with other gun owners to make that your goal and then to attain it? [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report looks at a race that should be a no-brainer for gun owners--assuming  gun owners will focus their brains on it and then actually do something.

Vanderboegh Medical Update

Just got off the phone with Mike--he is undergoing a very painful procedure to...uh...move things along.

They may actually be releasing him on Friday, but I'll believe it when I see it.  When I talk to him he sounds like he's been through what he's been through.

I see from Sipsey Street some feel inclined to comment.  I wish you wouldn't, and would instead consider the effort it requires of him to respond, and the fighter's personality that compels him to.  I wish you'd do this instead--if you want to be helpful, send him your best wishes in a card.  From my post-op report:

Support can still be sent via the donation button at Sipsey Street Irregulars, and to   P.O. Box 926, Pinson, AL 35126...Cards can be sent to him via Trinity Medical Center, 800 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL 35213.

This Day in History: March 21

THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, March 21, 1780 Page 2 has a report noting: "...we are informed that since the retreat of the French & rebels from Georgia, that province is restored to a state of perfect tranquility. Those who had the insolence to refuse his Majesty's gracious offers of protection & security...have at least, either through fear or from conviction, submitted & enrolled themselves amongst the King's liege subjects..." [More]

Good ol' "Authorized Journalists"--they never change, do they?

We're the Only Ones Terminating the First Amendment Enough

Forget it Jake, it's ChiTown. [Read and Watch]

I love it when "Authorized Journalists" and "Only Ones" collide.

Workman has more.

The God Virus

Skip Coryell has published a new novel: Basic premise--the lights have gone out.

Watch an ad for "The God Virus" here.

Read the first five chapters here.

The Shape of Things to Come?

If some have their way. [Read]

Days of Thunder

This week, American Trigger Sports Network features:

Thunder Tactical Shooters-Strong Hand, Weak Hand & Malfunction Training

Hosted at Thunder Gun Range in Conroe, Texas [More]

Your Tax Dollars at Work

Here's another story that came out last year that I just ran across.  My suggestion, if you don't want to get really PO'd: Don't click here.

[Via Skip]

Physician, Heal Thyself

I'm getting emails asking if I've heard anything about new gun questions being asked by doctors as a result of Obamacare, as a new Medicare tactic for elderly suicides, and by the VA to determine if veterans are a danger to themselves and others.

I haven't had time to track any of these rumors down, so if anyone has heard anything definitive and can provide validating links or copies of new forms, please let me know.

In the mean time, if any doctor does engage in a boundary violation, ask him to fill out the embedded form for your medical record.

A Taxing Problem

A spokesman for the AG explains that the siblings "weren't aware of the initial missed payments, which happened in the last months of their mother's life when she was battling illness." [More]

This story is actually almost a year old, but I just ran across it and think it illustrates something about this character who is so quick to run our lives while neglecting the ones he should be paying attention to. Every time this f***er gets caught, he doesn't know a damn thing.

My parents are elderly. My Dad is incapacitated. My Mom is overwhelmed.  We kids take it on ourselves to involve ourselves in their bills and finances--as well as everything else--to make sure they're taken care of. There are no surprises. Just this morning I was on the phone with a wheelchair provider. Last week I was coordinating some documentation for their 401K. My brother is doing their taxes.  My sister flies in from AZ every several weeks.  My other sister...you get the picture. 

How the hell do you have your mother battling an illness in the last months of her life and remain deliberately indifferent to the fact that the basics aren't even being watched?  Particularly if you have the wealth and resources the Brainwasher General enjoys? 

Damn leftists--they're all crocodile tears for the--what do they call them now?--"underserved,"as long as it's your money they can do it with and someone else they can order to carry things out.

Just Say No

The brainwashing is strong in these young ruminants. [Read]

What they seem to be missing is they aren't being offered a choice.

We're the Only Ones Perceptive Enough

"It's because of the perception that exposure to human and narcotics smugglers is a bad thing for the visiting public," said Matthew Vandzura, chief ranger at the monument on the Mexican border. [More]

Gee, Matthew, ya think? So it's a perception issue?  And now we can feel safe?

I don't suppose us non-"Only Ones" with our own "assault rifles and other weapons" would sit too well with your perception of things?

SOP

You know, leftist hypocrisy.

When a national socialist does it, only the right complains.

Let one of us do it, and the politically-motivated fake indignation is enough to make them break off all that goose-stepping and Sieg Heiling and do the ol' Donald Sutherland body-snatcher scream?

No Brainee to Washee

A comment left here made me think of this.

I may just have to put together one of my childish Fauxtoshops...

Vanderboegh Medical Update

Just got off the phone with Mike.  Yesterday was a rough day.  He has done some limited posting over at Sipsey Street, released some comments and answered some emails.

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I repeat: Hold off on that stuff.  Those of us who know Mike know he'll crawl over broken glass to do what he has to, and we shouldn't be requiring it of him.

If you want to be helpful, send him your best wishes in a card.  From my post-op report:

Support can still be sent via the donation button at Sipsey Street Irregulars, and to   P.O. Box 926, Pinson, AL 35126...Cards can be sent to him via Trinity Medical Center, 800 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL 35213.

This Day in History: March 20

The only public intelligence I have to communicate, is that the great and progressive depreciation of the paper currency had introduced such disorder and perplexity into public affairs, for the present, and threatened to load the United States with such an intolerable burden of debt, that Congress have thought it expedient to convert the 200,000,000 of dollars now in circulation into a real debt of 5,000,000, by establishing the exchange at 40 for 1...[More]

Vanderboegh Medical Update

He had a rough night last night and is exhausted.  Evidently he got up in the middle of the night completely out of it and was taking tubes out of himself and wandering the hall.  The good news is they did some sort of test on him and he's not leaking.

It's a tough balance--he wants back into things and that acts as a great motivator, but there is only so much he can do--a spirit is willing but flesh is weak kind of dilemma.

I repeat: Hold up on emails and Sipsey Street comments. The guy already has more than enough to exhaust himself with.

Mask coming off coordinated administration deception on guns

Still, the deceivers--including "Authorized Journalist," entertainment media and public education co-conspirators--have done an unintentional service for proponents of the right to keep and bear arms: By their own words they have discredited citizen disarmament proponents who do their bidding. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes an unintended consequence the treasonous liars have given us that is just begging to be exploited.

Fun 'n Gun

"Kick[ing] off Spring with a bang" in Ohio...[Read]

The Wearin' o' the Green

Gunfire erupted as throngs were celebrating a mild St. Patrick’s Day along a downtown canal in Indianapolis, and at least five teenagers were wounded, two critically, police said.  [More]

I want to share some comparative revelry: I had me gun-owning relatives over and the [Irish heritage] wife prepared corned beef and cabbage with potatoes and soda bread. 

Well, we opened up some bottles for a wee nip and did a bit o' celebratin', and me with all kinds o' guns includin' assault weapons available--the kind that some would call weapons o' war with no legitimate purpose but to kill as many people as possible while spray firing from the hip mowing down innocents with that shoulder thing that goes up...and guess what happened?

We all had a lovely time, and enjoyed each others' conversation and companionship.

The Cutting Edge

The Georgia House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee hearing on SB432 will be Tuesday, March 20th. SN432 is Knife Rights' Knife Law Preemption bill that would repeal all local knife ordinances more restrictive than state law...Once again, we need your help to get this bill passed. [More]

Shred that patchwork quilt.

Imposing Fundamentalist Beliefs Under Force of State Arms

"It was the most terrifying day of my life," Goddard said...

"It will greatly increase the number of shootings, the number of bullets flying on a college campus. I fundamentally don't believe guns have a place on a college campus," Goddard said. [More]

No it won't. Notice he doesn't cite all those off-campus incidents where his fears have come true. "Gun free zones" are what attract monsters.  Note his fellow brainwashees, the "Authorized Journalists" refer to him as an "anti-violence advocate," even though his "solution" guarantees continuation of exact opposite results.

Don't worry, Colin.  Just get behind Alyssa here. She'll protect you from the bad men.

[Via Mack H]

And the Oberkapo* Award Goes To...

RELA MAZALI!

*

Public Stigma

That's what they want. [More]

The Attorney Brainwasher says he wants gun owners "cowering" like cigarette smokers.

Not me:

I am a gun owner and I live a gun owner lifestyle.


I don't know if I was born with a tendency to be this way, or if it was an acquired disposition. All I know is, I don't see why I should be forced to change. Truth be known, I like owning guns, and am happy with who I am. I hope I suffer no repercussions by "coming out of the safe," but I just can't hide the truth any longer.


We gun owners have been living and working among you. Our kids go to school with yours. We may be your doctor, or minister, or your child's teacher. We may even work in city administration, or the courts, or on the police force. And we are sick of being abused for simply being who we are, all because of hoplophobic prejudice and fear. We don't see any reason why we should have to put up with it any more.

In your face, monopoly of violence bigots!

Meanwhile, Over in the Halls of Higher Learning...

Student leaders fear funding for gun storage could come from tuition [More]

Do these brainwashees really think that's "the price" they'll pay "to keep weapons out of classrooms"?

A New York Minute

If you live there, take one and do this. [Read]

How to Stop East Bay Violence

Spurred by former Supervisor Mary King, Alameda County outlawed firearms on county property in response to concerns about a spate of gun-related violence across the East Bay at the time. [More]

Oh, well, as long as there was a spate, that seems like a pretty good reason for monopoly of violence extremists not to trust you and me.


[Via Dave Licht]

We're the Only Ones Broadcasting Enough

Our sources say it was on an open channel that could be heard by not only the 30 to 35 officers working that precinct. But by anybody with a police scanner. [More]

Good grief.

[Via William T]

Why, Oh Why?

Why the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives did not arrest Celis-Acosta immediately is not clear. He was their prime suspect and the subject of secret wiretaps approved by the Department of Justice. [More]

Yeah, gee, that's a real mystery, that is.

Oh, I know!  Because if we let him go and make no attempt to follow, we'll catch the big fish!

Do you believe there are actually right wing conspiracy theorists who are so paranoid they don't buy that explanation?

Evidence Submission

...the pistol stampede is snowballing everywhere...letting multitudes walk around with deadly killing power...The ban on carrying mow-'em-down assault weapons was dropped...[More]

Yep. Brainwashees, all right.

EFAD Radio

Matt Bracken will join Janine Turner today in the 1:00 pm Central hour--he thinks around 1:40. You can listen live here.

This Day in History: March 19

March 19, 1780 Marion at a party at Tradd St. Jumped out window and broke leg or ankle. [More]

Sunday Update

Mike is back posting. I still say take it easy on him.

I'll be on Armed American Radio tonight at 10:00 Eastern. Click here to find a local station or to listen live via the Internet.

ATF agents put careers on line to report management abuses

Tellingly, and in spite of the personal risks, with documented examples of retaliation endured, they pledge [with emphasis in the original]:

The authors of this action will testify before Congress or meet with the Director without the benefit of counsel and will not invoke their right to the attorney client privilege if the agency heads will do the same. The truth remains the truth negates the need to hide behind legal representation.

Also tellingly: They demonstrate their motives are not partisan...[More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner exclusive report reveals an unmet challenge, gives another reason why Republicans aren't treating things more critically and urgently, and shows how self-serving those trying to derail things are. This really is important information that the "Authorized Journalists" will completely ignore. If it's going to become more widely known, that's up to the willingness of each of us to help disseminate the link.

Vanderboegh Medical Update

I spoke with Mike again this morning when he called me from the Intensive Care Unit at Trinity Medical Center in Birmingham.

He took four steps yesterday and will be walking again today.  In a milestone for gastrointestinal surgery recovery, he did want me to share that he has managed to...uh...expel methane twice now, and he dedicated the first occurrence to Eric Holder and the second to Little Jimmy Vann.

And he read a newspaper for the first time after surgery. He hurt himself laughing when he found out Defense Secretary Leon Panetta ordered U.S. Marines in Afghanistan to disarm for his visit, and wonders if perhaps he's feeling a bit guilty about that Constitutional oath he took...

Now for my reminder: Hold up on the emails and trying to post comments over at Sipsey Street. Have mercy on the guy, because you know he'll try to address every one, and we need to help him rest and recover.  Our inputs can wait.

If you want to communicate with him:

Support can still be sent via the donation button at Sipsey Street Irregulars, and to   P.O. Box 926, Pinson, AL 35126.  He’ll be in the hospital for some time, but flowers are not allowed in ICU.  Cards can be sent to him via Trinity Medical Center, 800 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL 35213.

And it looks like we have someone interested in Mike's health reports:

Is “Cowering...Only Recourse” To School Shooting?

“Cowering under a desk,” she replied, “is indeed the only recourse for people facing life threatening situations in a school. Unless you are suggesting we pack every lunch box with a handgun.” [More]

My latest "Rights Watch" column for GUNS Magazine is now online.

ATSNTV Tonight

From American Trigger Sports Network:

Host James B. Towle and the Trigger Sports TV crew return to the Houston Liberty Festival at the American Shooting Centers in Houston, Texas with footage from live re-enactments of the Civil War, Vietnam, Jousting and Flag Retirement Ceremony.

Watch living history as reenactors/historians portray soldiers at this event benefiting soldiers! Re-enactment battles are live from the Houston Liberty Festival, a spectacular sporting clays fundraiser for "Homes for Our Troops", an organization that builds specialty homes for returning wounded veterans.

Also learn about flag retirement of unserviceable flags and how you can retire your flags with honor!

This event has grown into more than just a sporting clays tournament!
Watch Tonight! Friday, March 16th!
6:00pm Pacific/ 9:00pm Eastern
DirecTV Channel 608 PRST
DISH Network Channel 240 HUNT

Visit the Pursuit Channel site or the ATSNTV website for more information.