Obama ‘gun control’ goes back under the radar

What these developments indicate is a restraint and political pragmatism on the part of the administration and party leadership , and a concession that citizen disarmament is a losing political issue. What this means is, barring currently unforeseen circumstances that diminish the threat of Republican gains, overt support for more legislation by politicians not from “safe” districts will be stifled, at least until after the November elections. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes a quick muting, a foundering treaty, and a sneaky insinuation.  In other words, enemies foreign and domestic are resorting to that old deceptive posturing that has always served them so well.

We're the Only Ones...

...On Track Enough

...Screwed Enough

[Via Kevin Starrett]

Priorities

I just found out that Heritage had an online chat about Fast and Furious. As of right now, 9 "likes."

Derpina went shopping!

The pH factor strikes again.

'We Are Better Than This'

No you're not. [Read]

But now that we know you suffer from a disability, perhaps we can develop treatments.

The Best Vacation

Just got this email from friend Jack Burch and got permission to share it:

Good Morning David,

Had the best "vacation" last week. I had the honor of running registration and scoring for 600 kids at the 2012 Texas 4H State Games for shooting sports. Over 1000 kids shooting in 32+ events with firearms over a 6 day period. The really amazing part was not one person was worried about all these kids carrying a firearm. Not one accident. Not one injury. In the shotgun area alone over 250,000 targets were thrown over a 4 day period. If anyone wants to see the true face of gun owners they need to come to this event. I hear folks talk about how bad our youth are these days and have to think that my experience is tainted because I have the privilege of working with this group from all walks of life. Just once I would like the "media" to report on these kids.

Have a great day!!

Jack N. Burch II
Hill Country Shooting Sports Center
U.S. Olympic Training Site

Well, the "Authorized Journalists" may not report on it, but that's what us lowly bloggers are here for.  This is vital work--if we don't have a next generation that's educated and involved, it'll be "Say good night, Gracie."

This sure beats what the antis recommend. You know, ignorance, avoidance and fear...

From American Trigger Sports Network:

  TONIGHT:
    29th Western Trail Classic & 18th Annual NFAA Marked 3D Champs
    Straight Arrow Bowhunters
    Redding, CA

The ATSN film crew and Field Correspondent, Molly Smith, take us to the 29th Annual Straight Arrow Bow Hunters Western Classic Trail Shoot. Professional archer, Chuck Cooley, describes the event, equipment and some of the various technology employed. Sit back and enjoy this exciting 3-D target National Championship. 

    6:00pm Pacific

    7:00pm Mountain

    8:00pm Central

    9:00pm Eastern

    DirecTV Channel 608 PRST

    DISH Network Channel 240 HUNT

 NOTE: PURSUIT CHANNEL MOVES TO CHANNEL 604 PRST ON DIRECTV BEGINNING JULY 30, 2012
 

We're the Only Ones Not in Favor Enough

“After looking at what happened in Aurora, Colo., who could be in favor of these high-capacity magazines?” asked Hubert Williams, president of the Police Foundation and chairman of the National Law Enforcement Partnership to Prevent Gun Violence. [More]

As long as we're in favor of you having them, right?

Trust me, Hubert, you--or more likely, the stormtroopers you would need to send--don't want to find out.

As Well He Should Have

Cat5 CEO Cain Weinman was quick to walk back the statement of his COO, 'setting the record straight" that his company "fully supports the Second Amendment." Mr. Weinman went to the pro-gun blogs himself and posted his full-throated support for gun rights, throwing his second-in-command under the armor-plated bus. [More]

Good. If that's the guy's judgment, he should have fired him.

And I suppose the Post-Dispatch's idea of "sane" is being utterly powerless to keep from being dispatched post-haste?

Blinding Us with "Science"

The Centers for Disease Control funds research into the causes of death in the United States, including firearms — or at least it used to. In 1996, after various studies funded by the agency found that guns can be dangerous, the gun lobby mobilized to punish the agency. [More] 

No, now tell the truth, Alex Sitz-Bath, although I realize that's hard for Salon writers. We, that is, "the gun lobby," appropriately acted defensively to protect ourselves from financing abusive bureaucrats who telegraphed their propaganda agenda and goals for all to see:

Dr. Mark Rosenberg, Director of the CDC's National Center for Injury Control and Prevention (NCIPC) in 1994 told The Washington Post: "We need to revolutionize the way we look at guns, like what we did with cigarettes. Now it [sic] is dirty, deadly, and banned." 

Is there some reason you didn't see fit to mention such an inconvenient truths that doesn't fit your narrative, Alex? Probably the same one that has you identifying yourself as a "political reporter" instead of a Ministry of Truth functionary...?

More Reese Family Updates

Here and here.  These folks at Luna Tea Pary Patriots are doing a wonderful job giving us recaps. I recommend bookmarking their site and making it a regular stop.

ATT Update

There was some controversy over this morning's post linking to a Dave Workman column, so I pulled it awaiting validation.  Here's his new report:

Reporting from the U.N. Alan Gottlieb, chairman of the Bellevue-based Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, told Examiner confidently via e-mail Friday afternoon that “The treaty is dead for now.” The report has not appeared in the mainstream press, however, but only on the Internet.

Eloi Survival Tips

As a last resort, working together or alone, act with aggression, use improvised weapons and fight. [Watch]

What, like rat tail combs and vomit?  Why should anyone be forced to improvise?

We've visited the DHS issue before, and again, but this is a new video, produced by the Houston Mayor's Office with a federal wealth redistribution grant.  I'm hoping whoever made it is secretly on our side, because look at the fleeting shot they managed to keep in the final edit:

And remember:

The authorities are working hard to protect you and to protect our public spaces.

You believe that, don't you?

[Via Tom S]

Reese Family Update / We're the Only Ones Practicing Gun Safety Enough

The problem occurred when the prosecution started picking up AK-47s and AR-15s and swinging them around the room pointed randomly at people – unintentionally.  The careless handling of the weapons caught the eye of the Judge who stopped the prosecution and made sure the weapons were unloaded and secured. [More]

That had to make an impression on the jury. I hope the defense points out store handling practices, simply to establish comparative credibility.

[Via everrest]

A Chance Encounter

Why fellas!  Imagine meeting you here! [Read]

Is there anything about this character that's genuine?

The Bloomberg Grant

The Supreme Court recognized that the Second Amendment grants citizens the right to bear arms, subject to reasonable restrictions. The question is: What should those restrictions look like? [More] 

See, that's what statists think--that "rights" come from government.  And because they're surrounded by toadies and have constituents who let them get away with anything as long as the redistribution keeps coming, arrogant megalomaniacs like this operate under the illusion that "L'Etat c'est moi."

The thing is, the very case he cites, as well as long-established precedent, specifically repudiate his prefatory assertion:

As we said in United States v. Cruikshank, 92 U. S. 542, 553 (1876), “[t]his is not a right granted by the Constitution. Neither is it in any manner dependent upon that instrument for its existence. The Second amendment declares that it shall not be infringed . . . . 

Which means, of course, that he's LYING, and there are no "Authorized Journalists" either informed or honest enough to call him on it, or to let those relying on them for complete reporting know about it--but in this case, the tinpot is using his own megaphone, which creates an ethical conundrum of its own: How can the press be government watchdogs if the press is the government?

As for what "those restrictions should look like," I suppose if a citizen militia needed to be activated in time of emergency, we'd want to bring suitable equipment with us (meaning we'd have to possess it in the first place), to assemble and deploy under standards of training and discipline, and to fit in to a chain of command so that our efforts could be coordinated to best restore a system where freedom is protected and can be exercised in peace.

Think Furious Mike would go along with that?

A Major Fourth Estate Fifth Columnist

First, we have "Authorized Journalist" and administration waterboy Major Garrett telling us Obama has expanded gun rights, yet somehow not addressing any of the documented hostilities listed here. Maybe with all the resources at his disposal, he just couldn't find them?

Now, Mr. Unbiased Reporter spells out three infringements an imperial president who rules by authoritarian edict could impose by "simple" decree: ratchet up the Nazi-originated "sporting purpose" ploy on imports, burden dealers and buyers with more paperwork that violent criminals who cause the problems won't comply with, and put smaller dealers out of business by forcing them to expend more than they can hope to recoup to comply with new--and as yet undefined--federal "security" requirements.

Note that not a one of these proposals would have had the slightest deterrence effect on the Aurora killer, so what we have here is shameless exploitation and blood-dancing to pull a bait and switch.

Look at all the other examples he gives Obama "sidestep[ping] Congress," that is, the people's representatives. The elites talk a good game about being "democratic," but in the end, what they're always all about is a strongman dictator wielding power.  Especially if it's to advance "progressive" causes.

What a major tool.

Show Us a Sign

Florida puppeteer accused in child porn case fantasized about cannibalism, authorities say [More]

It sounds like he was pulling more than strings.

Aside from offering "Birthday Frolics" for ages 2 - 11, his website says he's appeared at:

• Home Depot • Kash N' Karry • Florida Power • Sunken Gardens • Evatone • Belleair Country Club • Innisbrook Resort • Cypress Run Golf Club • Seminole Lake Country Club • River Hills Country Club • McDonalds • Dillard's • Pinellas Parkside Mall • The Salvador Dali Museum • First Night in St. Petersburg • Tampa's Santa Fest • Numerous Schools • Churches • Recreation Centers • Civic Clubs • Private Parties 

Creepy puppets, by the way...

I wonder if putting up a "No Cannibalistic Pederasts" sign or passing some new laws would help?  Because there are plenty more perverts than there are mass shooters (wouldn't you agree, Brian Ross?), and that seems to be the "common sense" solution demanded by the antis.

This Day in History: July 27

I imagine before this reaches your Excellency, the Militia of the State of Delaware, required by the Committee of cooperation, will have assembled at Wilmington, the place of rendezvous – You will be pleased to give orders to the Officer commanding them, to march and join the Army under my command wherever it may be. [More]