An Increasingly Common Question

How much of the Bill of Rights can we get rid of? [More] 

How much will they be allowed?

[Via Ryan G]

All in the Name of Preserving Ashton Kutcher Movies.

In short, they made unrealistic demands on reality and reality did not oblige them.  [Read]

Yeah, that happens.

Now That's What I'm Talkin' About

Thank you, Glocked and Loaded.

Thank you, ricketyclick.

How about you?

We're NOT the Only Ones...

Meet Officer Regina Tasca. [Read]

[Via Russ Howard]

Insult to Injury

Thai web editor faces 20 years for 'royal insults' [More] 

 So if I say Bhumibol presuming to be a ruler shows him to be a barbaric tyrant whom freedom seekers should overthrow by any means necessary, does that mean I'd better pick another place to exploit sex slaves in the future?

Jeez, no wonder they've imposed much of the Brady wish list there.

A Budding Prohibited Person

Hurt me, baby, make me write bad checks. [Read]

Don't we all feel safer now, thanks to Frank Lautenberg?

Review and Win

All that you have to do is write and post a short (200+ words) review of The Survivalist Blog dot Net, or of my new book “31 Days to Survival“ or better yet both on your blog or website then send me an email with a link to your review. The writer of the best review posted between now and May 15 2012 will win a copy of the following books and DVDs... [More]

Ha Ha. Dead People. Ha Ha.

The political and media elites think this is something to laugh about. [Read and watch]

Schimel’s anti-gun rant shows desperation for relevance

But Schimel’s not done. Her new “common sense” crusade involves standing in front of a “Gun Violence Prevention Mural” (no doubt every bit as effective as a candlelight vigil) “located outside of Brower Park, a notorious location for gang activity and gun crimes.” No, she’s not there to confront and eliminate the violent criminals. She’s there to make it more difficult for her constituents to legally protect themselves from them by “call[ing] on State Senator George Maziarz to withdraw his ‘Stand Your Ground’ legislation (S.281).” [More] 

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes there's nothing quite so contemptible as a pathetic "progressive."

Keep Those Cards and Letters Coming

You've sent in yours already, right?

This Day in History: April 30

Be Sure to keep with your Convoy: for my own part I hardly see a Possibility of an unarmed Vessells geting safe over, without. We were surrounded by 5 or 6, very sawcy Privateers at a time, when I went home, and nothing but our twelve Pounders saved Us and the Convoy. [More]

Brady Center hypocrisy on federalism is typical for the group

When freedom activists do the same thing, Lowry and his ilk scream “home rule.” [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner offering notes no small amount of projection going on.

All It Would Take

The number of gun owners in the United States is staggering. All it would take to fund this project is for 400,000 people to pledge $1. How many gun owners do you know? [More]

Or 200,000 to give $2.

Or...

We can do this if we want to.

If you want to.

An "At Risk" Population

"Liberals" (although I do not cede that noble word to collectivists). [Read]

If so, they'll have brought it on themselves.  And being useful idiots, it will not dawn on them that they are  pawns. Their pain, terror and losses will mean nothing other than how that can be relied on and exploited to engineer demands from the victims ceding further power and control  in the name of "security and safety."

Those Who Do Not Remember the Past

This should go well... [Read]

Wouldn't you think, Alfred?

Vanderboegh Medical Update

Just spoke with him. Today's an "up" day. He sounded strong.  Expect some posts at Sipsey Street.

I still say hold off on the emails.

Do They Really Want to Play Sex Games?

NRA Leaders' Links To Sexual Scandals [More]

Compare to these noted and leading gungrabbers:

• Michael "Sex is a wave that just sweeps over me. When the urge comes, I am helpless" Douglas  
• Anthony "look at my" Weiner   
• Eliot Spitzer/swallows
• John "Reportedly beat his cancer-stricken wife" Edwards
• Sam "I like 'em young" Adams
• Amy "Shoot my adulterous lover's wife in the face" Fisher
• Gary "Sex with a minor" Becker
• Jesse "Ignore my illegitimate daughter" Jackson
• Bill "I did not have sex with that woman/you'd better put some ice on that" Clinton
• Russell "Glory Hole" Vander werf

This was just off the top of my head and took 10 minutes to find links for, compose and post from the time I saw this desperation piece from the hypocritical and degenerate anti-rights pervs. Anybody want to bet me money I couldn't come up with a lot more if I decided to work at it?  How much?

Feinstein continues to misrepresent Mexican gun tracing numbers

“This data makes it very clear that we need to increase our efforts to starve the supply of American weapons that arm Mexico’s brutal drug trafficking organizations,” Feinstein concludes, meaning she intends to do all she can to infringe on the right to keep and bear arms.  But the thing is, the data doesn’t make that clear at all, and in fact, cautions against jumping to hysterical conclusions. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes there are liars, damned liars and anti-gun Democrats.

Stop the Threat: "Home Invasion"‏

“A family becomes victim of a home invasion when criminals come to the wrong address. How will they survive these bumbling attackers?” American Trigger Sports Network (ATSN) asks.

Watch Tonight: 6:00pm Pacific/7:00pm Mountain/8:00pm Central/9:00pm Eastern on DirecTV Channel 608 PRST DISH Network Channel 240 HUNT on the PURSUIT Channel.  You can also catch missed episodes on the ATSN.TV website.

Meanwhile, Over in Furious Mike Paradise

Former NYPD detective and security expert Sal Lifrieri told Carlin no matter what the government does to try and make people safer so much of it is up to the people, themselves. [More]

You come up with that blinding bit of illumination all by yourself there, guy...?

Stop the Radical Republican Agenda

See, if they can  convince people tepid Mitt Romney is a "radical," why, that makes you and me something much, much worse. [More]

And isn't it just "common sense" to keep guns away from terrorists?

This Day in History: April 27

[More]

A Good First Day

This is 24 hours or so after I announced the project on Gun Rights Examiner. But it's just the beginning and there's a very long way to go.

Please keep the buzz going and growing by sharing this link far and wide.

Please help. Every little bit does.

And thank you to those of you who have.

Young Turks

No doubt looking for Young Armenians...[Watch]

That Michael Shure certainly is an idiot.  And Dan Gross, name just one person in "the gun lobby" who is "putting the guns in the hands consciously of dangerous people in the name of an industry."

Will right questions be asked at today’s 'ATF Roundtable’?

As this will be a “pen-and-pad” event only, with no recording devices allowed, we will, unfortunately, not be able to hear any sputtering if those questions are asked. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes there may be a curve thrown in with all those softballs.

An Open Debate

Should People Be Allowed to Carry Guns Openly? [More]

I'm gonna have to jump on some of my friends here--I didn't even know about this US News and World Report "Debate Club" or their participation in it--otherwise I'd have been calling attention to it.

What this really reveals is open and closed minds.  Note the naysayers like the no-joshin' Josh twins--they don't want to allow concealed carry, either.  Gee, and their opinions mean so much to me.

It looks like you can vote up the opinions you like and vote down the ones you don't.  The results as of this writing sure look like a grassroots vs. AstroTurf indicator to me...

We're the Only Ones Luring Enough

Prosecutors have charged a New Jersey police officer with attempted aggravated sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl he met while assisting her family in an unrelated police matter. [More]

How very helpful of him.

And once more into the breach with the Eternal Question...

[Via Kevin Starrett]

Lifting Our Burdens

ATF & U.S. DOJ Plan to Remove CLEO Signature Requirement for NFA Firearms Transfers [Read] 

This is a good first step. Now just get the feds out of the process and we'll really be making progress.

Vanderboegh Medical Update

I had business to attend to this morning, and was unable to receive phone calls.  When I was able to reestablish communications, there was a voice mail message from Mike--he said he "had a bad night last night" and "they're taking me into the emergency room."

I called his number 10 minutes ago and his wife Rosey answered.  She said he's having trouble breathing, they're worried some fluid may be getting into his lungs and they're taking him in for another CAT scan.

These folks have been through a lot. Now would be a pretty good time to send another plea up the chain of command. 

We're the Only Ones Passing the Savings On To YOU Enough

A former Sheriff's deputy under indictment on a battery of gun and explosive charges may have sold numerous handguns he made from mismatched and illegally obtained gun parts, the Onondaga County District Attorney's Office revealed today. [More]

The amnesty offer reminds me of the story of the old man and the talking frog.

I'd rather have the gun.

The Big Easy

Hey it's a lot easier than addressing the big, hard issues...[Read]

We Get Mail

Well, not us, but hopefully someone...

So far, two letters have been published. Perhaps there's no need, because most newspapers are fair and balanced, and their readerships are well-informed on our issue?

Yes, I intend to keep harping on this

Take Five

It was kind of like how the Romans used to, you know, conquer villages in the Mediterranean. They’d go in to a little Turkish town somewhere, they’d find the first five guys they saw and they’d crucify them.

Then, you know, that town was really easy to manage for the next few years. [More]

What an insight into the minds of these arrogant, demented freaks. Not that anyone aware of what collectivists in power historically do when they can get away with it should be surprised.

"Monopoly of violence," anyone?

This Day in History: April 26

They have a point to settle first, whether we shall make Peace with a British King or a British Congress. [More]

Another Simple Way to Help

Go here, scroll down and enter text similar to the above along with this link.

Also note the "Gunwalker Man" linked graphic in the WoG sidebar.

Look, I'm going to be a pest about this for the next month, because screaming and stamping feet is the only tool I've really got, and it's what resulted in others finally paying attention to Mike's and my incessant noise-making.

The fact of the matter is, the other side wants to make a citizen disarmament propaganda piece, they get funded.  And they get plenty of free publicity...uh..."news stories".

We don't have that luxury. If we want something done, in this case a truthful narrative, we have to do it all ourselves as a grassroots action, meaning we need many, many small contributors doing what they can.  A link from Drudge would expand the reach on this by more than an order of magnitude.

Tomorrow I'll probably have another bright idea I'll bug you with. Speaking of which, have you written that letter yet? See, I don't do this so that people can just consume, maybe leave a comment and then move on. I do this so people will become force multipliers and their own agents for change.

Welcome Home!

I have almost 8,000 emails in the box   [More]

No one can say I didn't do my best to discourage that. What a thing to expect someone who's been through what he has to deal with.

I hope every single person who just couldn't wait is at least a financial supporter.

‘Blood on their hands’ seeks to document truth about Fast and Furious

That said, the film may not get made. Funding for documentaries has always been difficult to obtain without well-resourced backers, and interest in the film community and among their foundation and individual benefactors in exposing the government’s part in sanctioning “gunwalking” is practically nonexistent. In order to deal with that reality, McNulty has turned to us. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column asks those who say they want to see justice done just how much of their own skin they're willing to put in the game.

This Is Only a Test

And it looks like the usual suspects are bound and determined to ensure failure for all concerned except themselves. [Read]

If I Wanted America to Fail

Take 4+ minutes to watch this and then share the link. [Watch]

Armed American Radio for April 22

Armed American Radio with host Mark Walters has posted it's Sunday show on their website.  Here's the breakdown:

Hour 1:

Tampa’s Talk 860 WGUL’s Joe Weaver joins Mark to discuss the mayor of Tampa’s intention to ban guns within a “clean zone” during the 2012 RNC convention.  North American Arms’ Kenny Barlow stops by to discuss the NAA mini revolvers!!! These things are proof positive that you have NO EXCUSE EVER to be unarmed!  AAR is a HUGE fan of these incredible little firearms that can be carried whenever you might not otherwise be able to carry a gun.  Get it?

Hour 2:

Alan Korwin joins Mark and Tampa’s Joe Weaver to bring unbridled truth about your CCW rights and the assault that gun owners find themselves under.  No one tells it quite like Alan.

Hour 3:

The Roundtable.  Joe Weaver from Tampa’s Talk 860 WGUL, David Codrea, Mark and producer Sean give commentary on the weeks events.  The Ogre stopped by but alas, we couldn’t seem to make a phone connection.  Next week.

 As long as you're on the internet anyway, why not have these playing in the background?

Republican 'Justice'

The dissenters were Republican justices Stephen Markman and Robert Young Junior. [More]

Here's the opinion.

Homer Simpson's Dumber Brother Redux

Let's see...hunters (that would be you, silly Ms. Fuddette) could keep their weapons  in an armory (I told you they'd be coming for you if the line falls back), we could keep one registered gun in our homes subject to annual fitness evaluations, and collectors would have to render valuable pieces "unfireable"...[Read]

Simply put, domestic enemy Dan Simpson, the answer is "No."

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

[Via Bruce W, Krafft]

A Matter of Priorities

'Arms are serious issues, and countries should have effective tracking and monitoring systems in a foolproof database,' Dr. Cyriaque Agnekethom, Head of the ECOWAS Small Arms Unit, stated. [More]

Cool. He's speaking about a country where almost 45% of the population makes under a dollar a day and he'd allocate resources to this kind of impossible, prohibitively expensive  nonsense. 

I'd just bet Cyriaque here hasn't been missing any meals lately...

Fuddettes for Citizen Disarmament

I’m a hunter and a sportswoman. I own guns, but not for self-defense. I support gun control laws. [More] 

 And this useful idiot oberkapoette  really thinks if the line is forced back to where she "stands" that Polyphemus won't eat her last?

This Day in History: April 25

The British ship HMS Germain fired on Fort Moultrie as it entered into Charleston harbor. [More]

Trucker accidentally transporting ammo to Mexico highlights inequity in laws

This is hardly the same treatment given to Mexicans last year when “military trucks…loaded down with soldiers and weapons” ended up on the U.S. side of the border. 

It’s also not the first time a case of negligently transporting ammunition to Mexico has created severe legal problems, in this case, a lifetime disability on the “prohibited persons” list for Thomas Lamar Bean. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes a disparity in treatment and that there are those who want it that way.

An Untapped Resource

Jones thanked Powell for working with ATF to encourage youth and young adults to report violent gun and gang crime anonymously to ATF’s hotline at 1–800–ATF–GUNS. [More]

Anonymously?

Hello? ATF? I'd like to report guns being walked to Mexico...

The Underserved

Man beats McDonald's manager with baseball bat for not being served [Watch and Read]

Hey, I may have a new ad campaign for them:

[Via William T]

Vanderboegh Medical Update

Just got off the phone with Mike. He had a rough night last night, described as "two steps forward, one step back," which at least beats the other way around. He was in the car being taken to the doctor--there are some things the home health care folks aren't set up for. He's interested in what's going on but not prepared to do much about it at the moment. Let's hope and pray that changes soon, and the up/down ratio gets bigger on the front end.

Aliens Among Us

Unless they're hostile, why not? [Read]  

Workman has more.

TTR

As usual, Evan Nappen brings some much-needed perspective to the discussion. [Read]

Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics

Where's Illinois? [Read]

Shooting Blanks

Like all regressive propagandists, Paul Waldman is projecting.  [Read]

He's also helping perpetuate a talking point meme, which I'll be addressing and dissecting in a future GRE column.

Hey, I Know Him...

In Arizona, Cunningham was widely regarded as Burke’s “No. 1 Guy,” as noted by reporter David Codrea of the Gun Rights Examiner. [More]

It's a freaky experience to be reading an  article and then out of the blue seeing your name.

We're the Only Ones Just Kidding Enough

He said if I go, he’ll shoot you, Ronnie, so …I’m only kidding. [More]

So if someone said the same thing about the Vice President, would it prompt a Secret Service investigation?

We're the Only Ones Disrobed Enough

Court Bailiff: Detroit Judge Wade McCree Sent a Nearly Nude Photo of Himself to My Cell Phone [More]

Naturally, he rules on sex misconduct cases.

Who Needs an 'Assault Weapon'?

The thought strikes that displaying a rifle with a 30-round magazine may have discouraged this.  [Read]

It's not like we don't have a precedent...

VICTORY!

"The war on terror is over," a senior official in the State Department official tells the National Journal. [More]

Well, you know, except for those homegrown domestic extremist hatriots...

Don't Worry, Colin

Lulu will protect you. [Read]

This Day in History: April 24

Patriot troops attack a British trench work driving off the work party and took several prisoners. [More]

Democrats acting as Democrats despite Herald Democrat hype

What “America First” vs. partisan agenda examples  do the county apparatchiks offer that fulfill their representation of being “good for everybody”--right before they let slip that they’re “defining ourselves as Democrats” ? [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report looks up the definition of "domestic enemy."

Killing Zimmerman

And if you don't agree, you're a racist hater. [Read]

Vanderboegh Medical Update

He's home.

He's waiting for the home health care nurse to get there and hook him up to antibiotics.  That takes its toll. He posted some yesterday, but probably won't post today until after that happens.

Equivalence?

Stand your ground discrimination?  [Read]

Or something entirely different but being exploited regardless, knowing the easily-manipulated won't bother with details and distinctions (begin on deposition pg. 27)?

Plus, they evidently had to call out SWAT and give her an ultimatum to get her to come out...

[Via Mack H]

We're the Only Ones Fast and Furious Enough

Not the government gunwalking operation this time, but they're still putting people at risk of being violently killed...[Read]

[Via Mike S]

We're Making a List and Checking it Twice

We're gonna find out who's naughty or nice,

ATF is coming to town. [Read]

And how they treat that FOIA request should tell us all we need to know about whether or not they think there's a damn thing we can do about it.

Really?

Bill Gives The IRS Power To: Authorize The Removal Of The Right To Own A Firearm [More] 

Where?

LTE

Alan Korwin got his published yesterday:

[Click to enlarge] 

Says he:

Today's Arizona Republic, Sunday paper, p. B10, 350K circ., virtually no editing -- if they had run this info before the governor's veto, the bill might have passed. Instead, the entire argument took place on non-existent "facts" and hype and misinformation. Rights denial for imaginary safety (not even for real safety). 

That's one of the reasons why this project can make a difference. Will you help make a difference and write a letter of your own?

Don't Worry, Colin

Fannie will protect you. [Read]

All You Need to Know About Frustrated Antis

Frustrated that state law will not let them regulate handguns during the Republican National Convention, city officials are considering a direct appeal to Gov. Rick Scott.[More]

See, it's not just the law that frustrates them--it's our very system of government, with separation of power checks and balances.

They want a strongman dictator to issue edicts.

A Question for Network Executives

'American Guns' star Richard Wyatt says gun control talk spurs gun sales [More] 

American Guns, Sons of Guns, Top Shot...

Say, when are you guys going to make a "reality show" about anti-gunners?

Besides the "news"...

A Critical Failure

So began a series of critical failures by Metro to protect its passengers. [More]

You're how old, and you still think that's their responsibility?  And you think exhibiting an utter lack of situational awareness and preparedness puts none of the responsibility on you?  The fact that you put the emphasis on "fee[ling] safe" as opposed to being safe pretty much says it all.

Here's the thing about Metro's finest: If you're eating candy bars and french fries, that's one thing--chances are they can ruin your day and still go home at the end of their shift. Otherwise...

And by the way, "stalking" the suspect meant you wouldn't have been able to claim "stand your ground" if he'd turned on you, and you then had to use all necessary force to defend yourself. Not that you could in DC anyway...

What's in a Word?

Police say a man attacked a 65-year-old woman with a knife and ripped the earrings from her body. [More] 

As someone who has spent no small amount of time teaching and giving examples to two growing boys about what it means to be a "man," I conclude that cowardly animal and his accomplice don't qualify. There is nothing quite so low as the type of evil parasite who would victimize those trying to help. The existence of such almost makes me rethink my position on roadside crucifixions.

This Day in History: April 23

ELIZABETHTOWN April 23, 1780 Party of the enemy from Staten Island attempts to surprise sentinels at Halsted Point, kill one sentinel, but are driven off. [More]

Tonight on Armed American Radio

I'll be joining host Mark Walters again tonight in the third hour "Roundtable" discussion at 10:00 pm Eastern, when we'll go over the latest "Gunwalker" developments reported on Gun Rights Examiner.

The program airs from 8:00 to 11:00 pm Eastern.

Click here to find a station near you or to listen via live streaming.

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

This is a continuation of updates from this column and Sipsey Street Irregulars beginning April 10, 2012.  It also includes contributions from regional Gun Rights Examiners. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner post opens up a new chapter in an ongoing saga.

Katie Pavlich ‘Fast and Furious’ book acknowledges efforts by others

We need all of us putting our shoulders to the wheel and bringing our pieces of the story into the public forum as best we can, because it’s evident the MSM has no intentions of doing its job.  [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary opens up a line of credit.

Vanderboegh Medical Update: Good News

I just got off the phone with Mike.  He informed me that he's sitting up and had just finished "a strip of bacon, some scrambled eggs and grits, God love 'em," and was "awaiting judgment" on whether he would hold them down, but had high hopes as he was victorious yesterday over "spaghetti and meatballs and beef tips on rice."

He said "they're talking about letting me go home tomorrow," and had to hang up because his doctor came in the room.

He called me back a few minutes later and said he's scheduled to be released tomorrow morning and will be getting home healthcare visits from a nurse.

I observed this must mean they had the infection under control, and he said "We'll see, at least it's not progressing."

I also told him he sounded a lot stronger and more lucid, and he said that's because they've taken him off the medical marijuana so he's not stoned.  I'd forgotten to mention he was being given Marinol in my previous posts.

We then had a nice conversation about anti-Federalists, Patrick Henry and the strengths and weaknesses of the Constitution.

He tells me he may be doing some posts later today--I'd be surprised if he doesn't.

Half-an hour later...

He called me back with some info on a potential story I can't talk about now, which led into a 45-minute discussion on approaching political and economic storm clouds, and I am very pleased to note that intellectually, he's firing on all cylinders.  I'm very encouraged this morning.

‘Authorized Journalist’ mindset misses core principle behind right to arms

In other words, that which we grant we can withhold.  Or just never recognize in the first place.  [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary notes we don't need no stinking UN permission.

Vanderboegh Medical Update

I just got off the phone with Mike. The doctors have told him he's" not progressing day-by-day, but is progressing week-by-week." They're talking about letting him go home "fairly soon," and he says "that should be good for morale."

What's also good for his morale, and his happiness becomes obvious when I'm speaking with him, is sharing your good wishes, kind sentiments and prayers.

Catch and Release

There was something that made them not want to keep this hooked fish besides its size...[Watch]

The Most Anti-Gun Republican

Jeff Knox warns us. [Read]

I tried that, but some took angry exception to the contention that they should involve themselves at the grassroots level beyond niche forums.

If I Were a Rich Man

I probably still wouldn't have this, but it sure is fun to look at...[View]

Biddy biddy BOOM, mother*******!

Update: I guess some can't view the photo from the link to the Second Amendment Advocate Facebook page linked above--perhaps you need to have an account? Anyway, I'm pasting the photo below--if it turns out the owner objects, I'll remove it. Click to enlarge.

Stop the Threat: Co-Worker Assault

TONIGHT on ATSN TV:

An angry former employee takes out his revenge on a co-worker who led to his firing. Watch as our experts analyze the crime.

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And click here for more information.

Ground Zero

GOA thinks someone needs to hear from us, and I agree.  [Read and sign]

Even if you don't live there, you can still make your opinion relevant to his interests:

Please take 30 seconds and help with this.

A Cultural Advantage

"They couldn't turn me into some freak..." [More]

We didn't have to.

A Turning Point?

I know that's what the unchristian non-scientists are praying for. [Read]

And then reality rears its ugly head.

What's In a Word?

Seventy-two police officers were killed nationally in 2011, 63 of them by firearms. [More]

No, that would be "by criminals with firearms." There's a critical distinction that then can lead to a different discussion altogether.

But the brainwashers at the San Gabriel Valley Tribune know that.

Not to keep harping on it--but I will anyway--this would be a perfect opportunity for one of these.

Neither Snow Nor Rain Nor Heat Nor Gloom of Night

I always get that mixed up with Green Lantern's oath...

But you don't have to send your letter to the editor from here.

Kurt Hofmann has figured out a way to use the cowardly yellow enemy's resources to do some of our work for us, and he explains at the end of yesterday's St. Louis Gun Rights Examiner column--which I assume you're checking out on a regular basis...?

Great Expectations

If approved, the legislation...is expected to reduce the crimes and violence, with stiffer penalties. [More]

Oh it will not either, and the conniving thugs damn well know it.

The question to ask here is "Who's expecting to profit under 'stricter control'?"

We're the Only Ones Going to Pot Enough

A police officer and a former officer from California have been charged with trying to distribute hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of marijuana in Virginia. [More]

I wonder how many they busted for significantly lesser quantities over the years.

I also wonder if it all made its way into the evidence room.

And the Bells Were Ringing

And the people were singing [Read]

Take a moment to really listen.

This Day in History: April 20

Col. Tarleton surprised and took nine sloops with goods, stores, etc., and twenty pieces of cannon. [More]

‘Gunwalker’ suspect gave ATF and border authorities plenty of clues amidst lies

The ROI shows Celis-Acosta “recanted some of the details” he gave investigators when asked if he knew about “an AK type high capacity drum magazine loaded with 74 rounds of 7.62 ammunition underneath the spare tire in the truck.” It also shows an affiliation with one CHENDI, legal name Claudio Badilla-Jaimes, a Hispanic male originally from Sonora, Mexico, identified by DEA as a “large scale marijuana and multikilogram cocaine trafficker operating out of the Phoenix metropolitan area,” and per Celis-Acosta, a rich cartel member with law enforcement-type emergency lights on his truck who once chewed out Mexican police for stopping his son, asking why he was paying them. [More]

This afternoon's Gun Rights Examiner column comes to you by way of the ICU in Birmingham--I guess all the newsrooms were too busy with more important stuff, although I understand Fox will be coming out with a piece any minute now.

Bullying incident shows pervasive school bias against self-defense

Which may explain why, by the time they grow into college-age young adults, not only are students mandated to be helpless against berserkers, many of them are overtly hostile to the suggestion that they should fight back like free men and women in the prime of their lives, and instead insist the safest course is for those lives to be forfeit. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary notes the biggest bullies in schools are the ones running them.

The Search for the Constitution

FindTheData has one. [Read]

I just got the link and don't have time to check it out right now. If you do, tell us what you think in "Comments".

And Leave the Driving to Us

“If you think you’re going to be a bad actor on buses, get ready. You are going to have a short-lived time frame,” Congresswoman Jackson Lee explained. [More]

It's officially a thugocracy. The things I could say.

We're the Only Ones "T'ank 'eaven for Leetle Guhls" Enough

A former Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper was charged in Pickett County this morning with sex crimes involving a young girl. [More]

And yet once again with the Eternal Question...

Monsieur Chevalier, your cue...

Z'ose leetle eyes so 'elpless and appealing

One day will flash and send you crashing though the ceiling...

[Via Carl S]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise...

It's Take Your Hoodie to Work Day...[Read]

Very often the surly young man in a hoodie who turns up looking unwilling to work can turn into an excited and motivated employee.

I wonder how many buttle in Grayling Manor?

[Via Jeet]

Unsecured

It's not like Big Sis doesn't know the truth. [Watch]

She knows.  The elephant and mariachi band at the end still crack me up.

They shouldn't, though.

Jail for Speech

The "Journalist of the Year" said it, I believe it, that settles it. [Read]

Jeez, if he thinks that's an actionable threat, I wonder how he'll personally feel about Mike's "Serbian Rules" recounting?

Do you think these regressive hive insects realize just how Orwellian they are, or are they really that ignorant?

[Via Russell S]

Sipsey Street Partially Re-opened

Rocky upward climb. [Read]

Activity is limited and slow, but it sure beats the alternative.

I still urge you to hold back on comments, which will give him more work to do at a time when everything is an effort.

And I remind you that times are tight for our friend and his family--if you can, now would be a pretty good time to show him your support with more than words.

The Dog Kids Love to Bite

The stories don't say if they're Blue Dogs or Yellow Dogs. No matter--those useful idiots will be swallowed up in time.

Jamilah's Syllogism

I'm trying to figure this out here...[Read]

If her major premise is that people with guns result in more murders...

And if the NRA, one of the most heavily-armed citizen populations on the planet, brought tens of thousands of members and supporters into the mix and not a single murder occurred because of them...

I can't get this to work.

But then again, this is a logician who calls bringing millions of dollars into the local economy "contemptuous."

Troubled Waters

For his trouble, Waters, who represents a tiny slice of Delco, was roundly mocked and hooted at by a number of our more discerning readers. [More]

There's definitely something in the Waters.  Maybe one of these...?

Quigley Down Under

And he's bound and determined to keep his head firmly planted there. [Read]

Please Mr. Postman, Look and See

If there's a letter in your bag for me...

Panther Hunt

Good idea. [Read]

If I do say so myself.

Not Playing Well with Others

Switzerland criticized for new immigrant curbs [More]

Let's see, they're taking care of themselves, controlling their borders, preserving their culture and sovereignty, maintaining a low unemployment and crime rate...yeah, can't that if the objective is the opposite.

That  High Representative Catherine Ashton certainly sounds a lot like Handicapper General Diana Moon Glampers, doesn't she?

Great News for the Cartels!

We've gotten a great deal on ammo, and we're passing the savings on to you! [Read]

We're the Only Ones Not Being Second-Guessed Enough

“We are not going to second-guess our officer,” Sgt. David Daniels told KSEE-TV. Sgt. Daniels also added that officers have a right to use their weapons if they feel threatened by animals. [More]

I see--so whether they even belonged there or initiated the confrontation or not, if they feel threatened, they have no duty to retreat, they can stand their ground, they can use lethal force and they won't be second-guessed.


[Via Carolyn S]

This Day in History: April 19

[More]

No, I haven't forgotten about other significant events that happened in other years on this "Hatriot's" Day.

How could I forget?

But some of you may have noticed the history posts are focusing on 1780 this year.

Now That's Funny

Gunwalker Johnny-come-latelies helping to give Holder an escape route

That’s it? And this is supposed to do what to a dominating, radical agenda-driven career belligerent, backed by his president, his party and his press, who demonstrates his ongoing smirking contempt for their impotence with each day’s continued stonewalling? [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes it's past time to  knock off with the words and start up with the sticks and stones.

Considering Smarm

Oh, I see what she's doing--taking anecdotes and then making pictures with a gun in them to misdirect the blame through an appeal to ignorance-based emotions.

I can't reproduce any of her stupid crap here because of a rather restrictive and anally-stated use and duplication policy (funny how the ones who cause all the problems with guns would show no respect for her intellectual, physical or primordial property rights if it suited their purposes to take any damn thing they wanted from her), but I can point you to plenty of pictures where there are no guns--and more's the pity.

These bleeding heart herbivore types never consider the harm they do in their self-righteous benightedness.


[Via beulahgg]

Vanderboegh Medical Update

I just got off the phone with Mike.

He's got MRSA, a hospital-acquired infection.  He's hooked up to a feeding tube.  He says his "blood values are fairly good."

I asked him if he was able to read, thinking how mind-numbingly boring it must be, and he said yes, he's reading Katie Pavlich's book--she had a pre-publication copy sent to him.

He still sounds weak and may post something later today at Sipsey Street, but "probably not."

Mail Call

Yeah, me too.

Respect Remington

I discussed this briefly here.

There are some more videos here and here.

I'd like to have time to explore this more deeply, because those agenda-driven frauds at NBC News really deserve to have their unethical propaganda practices exposed for all to see.  We'll see--there's a ton of stuff on my plate and only one of me.

Biden Says

...most shootings happen with victim’s own gun [More]

So you'd better get your Secret Service detail to unstrap. Assuming that's not the first thing they do when they hit the hotel room...

Say, any truth to the allegations that some of those girls were underage...?

Reduced to Whining

Boehner won't meet with us. [Watch]

Vitter won't meet with us. [Read]

What does that say about your political relevance?

Project Woodwalker

Holder's DOJ.  Is there anything they don't secure the blessings of Liberty for? [Watch]

A Simple Question

I ask a simple question: Would the other parents of victims be forever thankful if a professor or student was allowed to carry a firearm and could have stopped Seung-Hui Cho before their loved one was injured or killed? I would be. I also suspect that the tragedy may not have occurred at all if Cho knew that either faculty members or students were permitted to carry their own weapons on campus. [More]

I have a simple question, too: Do you think, deep down inside, Colin Goddard and Larry Hincker think the same thing?

Into the Light

This president has brought us out of the dark and into the light. [More]

Hey, why let a good meme go to waste?

We're the Only Ones Here to Help Enough

"He was there because of his emotional state, but to threaten him, he didn’t threaten him at all. We were telling the officer, 'please leave him alone, if you can’t help, then leave him alone,' " Ramirez Sr. said. [Read]

Never, never, NEVER call them for stuff like this, because they're not qualified to counsel and they're trained to use escalating levels of force to obtain total obedience.

Do not invite them in.

[Via Roger J]

Survey SAYS...

Aside from the Pynchon factor, there's no evidence poll respondent opinions are informed.  Still, this does show strong general support for concealed carry and use of justifiable deadly force--across all demographics. [Read]

[Via John B]

True Colors

Gov. Jan Brewer rebuffed gun-rights advocates by vetoing for a second time a bill to allow guns on public property, and sent a strong message that such a proposal would need wider support from police, cities and the public before she would sign it. [More]

But...but...but...

Smile! You're On Cand...uh...

Sorry, I saw the name Funt and that this was another comedic deception... [Read]

Not So Smart ALEC

The rabid commies are trying to sink them and rope-selling capitalist rats are abandoning ship.

So what's a principled organization to do?

Sell out is base.

Well, there goes any motivation I might have had to help bail.

Do they really think that will stop the attack?

This Day in History: April 18

Every Man in the World, who is thoroughly acquainted with the Subject, knows, that Great Britain never can obtain a Peace, without a Diminution of her Honor and Dignity. It is impossible without Miracles, and therefore the Englishman who undertakes to plan for Peace, must be convinced of this and take it into his Plan, and consequently should avoid with the utmost Caution every Word, which should excite these Ideas in the Minds of the People. For People cannot bear the Ideas of national Disgrace. They stir Passions which make them mad. [More]

Vanderboegh Medical Update

Just spoke with Mike.  I note he posted yesterday but not today.  I asked him how he is and he said "Up and down."

He sounded more down than up, and he admitted he was tired when I told him that, so I let him go. Let's pray tomorrow he sounds more up than down.

Paris ‘gun prank’ with Pippa points to bigger ‘joke’

Curious, then, that in spite of photographic evidence, French authorities have not filed charges yet because “no one has come forward with a formal complaint on the matter.” [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary notes it's not so good being le garçon de pisse.

No Surprise

That bit about no prize. [Read]

That's OK. We're in this for the money and supermodels anyway.

Free High-Capacity Magazine

The digital edition of the June 2012 issue of GUNS Magazine is now online.

Click here to read it.

It includes my "Rights Watch" column previously posted to the website, "Mexican Standoff."

We're the Only Ones Judgmental Enough

A former state judge who pleaded guilty to takes bribes to dismiss traffic and misdemeanor tickets was sentenced to 5 years of probation, federal prosecutors said. [More]

Talk about something that merits a public hanging...I wonder who he bribed to get off so easy?  Or is that just standard "professional courtesy"?

[Via Carl S]

Back Mack

Do you live here?

Then go here.

He needs volunteers and donations.

Praise the Lord Buddha...

From "Playing Gods"

...and pass the ammunition. [Read]

A deadly Thai insurgency has Buddhists scrambling for guns.

Good. If you meet the Buddha in the road, arm him. 

"Community-defense units." I guess that's the politically correct way of saying "militia."

LTE

Have you written one?

They Shoot Pigs, Don't They?

Evidently not. [More]

Some Disquieting Statistics

TCIRV offers some disquieting statistics: Just 2 percent of Toledoans commit 70 percent of the city's violent crime. Nearly 2,500 city youths belong to 25 active gangs.


About 85 percent of suspects in shooting incidents are black males. As much as 90 percent of crime in Toledo involves black perpetrators and victims. [More]

If only they would disarm racists like you and me...

They Call Me Mr. Kwaku Redux

Ghanaians Called Upon to Rise Against Gun Violence [More]

Ghana? You mean the place with a private ownership rate of .4 firearms per 100 people, where "legal" guns are outnumbered by "illicit" ones by an almost two-to-one estimate?

I had some business dealings with someone from there once.  I could have made a fortune.

We're the Only Ones Minding Our Own Business Enough

The top Tennessee Highway Patrol officer in this area, Capt. David Allred, has been demoted and one of his officers suspended, but state officials who made that decision remain secretive about the details. [More]

Yeah, what the hell makes you think police business is your business?

[Via Carl S]

Doggone Offensive

Ted Kennedy BFF Orin Hatch is doggone offended by people of conservative and libertarian principles. And he's going to punch them in the mouth for dumping on him.  [Read]

And the GOP establishment will help him do it, doggone it.

[Via Michael G]

Stop the Threat: "Co-Worker Assault"

From American Trigger Sports Network:

An angry former employee takes out his revenge on a co-worker who led to his firing. Watch as the panelists analyze this crime.

Watch for it on the PURSUIT Channel!
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Forgetting for a Second Who's Doing the Talking Here...

...I'm having the dickens of a time taking just the words he's saying and challenging some of his conclusions. [More]

This Day in History: April 17

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Project GunTALKER

Mark Walters has posted last night's Armed American Radio program.  I came on at the end of Hour 2 and stayed on for the Hour 3 "Roundtable."

Hour 1:

Fresh from the floor of the NRA annual conventions, back in the AAR Atlanta studio, Mark welcomes Niki Goesser, Stephanie Samford, and David Bray.  Niki gives us the latest news on her husbands murderer’s trial and conviction.  Stephanie, from the NRA gives us the update on the convention from St. Louis and David Bray, lead singer of rock band Madison Rising discusses the bands joint appearance at Galco Gunleather with Mark, Kathy Jackson and Rob Pincus.

Hour 2:

HUGE HOUR! Mark received a call from famed economist, author and Fox News Contributor, Dr. John Lott who was in between flights in Chicago. John and Mark discuss his new book, “Debacle” co-written with Grover Norquist. John pulls no punches discussing the failure of Obama and his policies as well as ties everything together with this president’s gun-hating agenda. NOT TO BE MISSED!!!!!

Hour 3:

The Roundtable includes David Codrea and a very special call from AAR resident Navy SEAL, Larry Yatch!!!  David and Larry bring expertise found nowhere else!  The AAR Roundtable….the FUNNEST hour in national radio!