Thursday, December 20, 2012
Town Hall Tonight
From Ohioans for Concealed Carry:
The massacre at Sandy Hook has resulted in an aggressive attempt by the gun prohibitionists to use this tragedy to further their goal to take away our right to own certain firearms.
ABC Channel 6 out of Columbus, Ohio will hold a town hall, which is expected to be picked up and broadcast by numerous stations across the United States, to bring together advocates from all sides to discuss what can or should not be done.The town hall will be TONIGHT - Thursday, December 20th, from 7:00pm until 8:00pm at the Ohio State University Union. You can attend in person or watch the event online.Ohioans For Concealed Carry General Legal Council Derek DeBrosse and Ken Hanson will represent the pro-gun rights side of the issue while Toby Hoover, Executive Director of the Ohio Coalistion Against Gun Violence and a representative of liberal Progress Ohio will appear on behalf of the anti-gun owner platform.
Regardless of what has been parroted by those talking heads on television who believe that banning a subset of the types of firearms available to citizens, many of them argue that they're not asking to ban "all guns." They fail to realize that all of the firearms used in the Sandy Hook massacre were lawfully owned in a state that has an existing Assault Weapons Ban.Passing "do nothing" legislation isn't going to stop bad people from killing others. Those who have been salivating to take away your right to own firearms in one way or another are literally salivating over this tragedy, including CNN's Piers Morgan who admits he's gleeful that the tragedy happened:Responsible gun owners are devastated over the loss of life while simultaneously realizing that no amount of gun control could have prevented this or future horrific massacres.We highly encourage you to attend if you can fit this event into your schedule, watch it online, and share this story with your friends and colleagues via social media---Derrick DeBrosse is a practicing attorney with Barney & DeBrosse, LLC. and has represented Ohioans For Concealed Carry in civil litigation against cities that have refused to comply with Ohio's statewide preemption statutes. DeBrosse has also worked with Ohioans For Concealed Carry to reform Ohio's concealed carry laws in the Ohio Legislature.
An Armed March?
I've always had reservations about these things, and told Mike so, particularly with how easy it would be for a violent anti to start something designed to blame the marchers for. [Read]
As Mike reminded me in our phone conversation this morning, I spoke at an armed rally across the river from DC, and at an unarmed one by the Washington Monument.
As I said then, and will repeat now, I had my reservations about attending both events, but went ahead and did it because friends asked me to, and I help my friends even if it isn't easy -- that's what friends are supposed to be there for.
As Mike reminded me in our phone conversation this morning, I spoke at an armed rally across the river from DC, and at an unarmed one by the Washington Monument.
As I said then, and will repeat now, I had my reservations about attending both events, but went ahead and did it because friends asked me to, and I help my friends even if it isn't easy -- that's what friends are supposed to be there for.
GOA Radio
From host Bill Frady:
Tonight on the show I will have David Thweatt, Texas school superintendent that oversees the Guardian Project that allows Teachers in his district to carry concealed. Followed by Brannon LeBouf, Chief Instructor of NOLATAC, as we discuss how a techer could be trained. Friday I have State Rep Phillip Rowe of SC, who has introduced a bill in the General Assembly to allow teachers to carry concealed. The link is www.stickam.com/gunownersofamericaradio and the call in number is 703-776-9264.
A Middle Ground
A middle ground on gun limits [More]
And look who's offering it!
You'll find no shortage of ground occupants, especially in places controlled by human rights advocates!
A Question for Those Opposed to Armed Teachers
Do you really expect those who go into panic mode at the sight of an umbrella and a warm weather cap to do anything to protect your children? [Read]
This one happened in my neck of the woods, where-- my goodness, have you looked outside? Why would anyone be wearing a hat or carrying an umbrella? Especially an elderly person?
[Via Roger J]
This one happened in my neck of the woods, where-- my goodness, have you looked outside? Why would anyone be wearing a hat or carrying an umbrella? Especially an elderly person?
[Via Roger J]
Semper Bye?
I'm told the USMC has set internet blocks on blogspot sites. Anybody know anything about this?
Per Bloomberg, Guns Aren't the Only Thing Wal-Mart Sold Out On
Wal-Mart entered into an agreement in 2008 with the Mayors Against Illegal Guns that included video recording of purchases and the use of databases to identify people who have bought guns recovered in crimes. [More]Why would anyone willingly go along with that?
[Via Jim P]
Tueller Drill with Instructor Steve Vandermolen
ATSN Host, James B. Towle meets up at Thunder Gun Range in Conroe, Texas with Master Instructor Steve Vandermolen and Shooting Coaches Michael Walters, Mark DeFord and John Cobb to discuss and enact the Tueller Drill.
Created in the 1980s by Dennis Tueller, the Tueller Drill is a self-defense training exercise to prepare against a short range knife attack when armed with only a holstered handgun.
Watch and learn about this life-saving technique and visit Thunder Gun Range for advanced training.
Pursuit Channel (DirecTV 604 PRST/ Dish /Network 240 HUNT)
Thursdays 10:00pm PST
Fridays-Shooting Destination Night
6:00pm PST
1:00am EST/ 9:00pm EST
Slate cites gun blog 'Wanted' poster as threat to 'gun violence researcher'
"There is a wanted poster on the Internet." [More]Today's second Gun Rights Examiner effort explores the nature of the threat.
Anybody up for a game of "Where's Wintemute"?
Safety Through Defenselessness
In their letter, Dennis Van Roekel of the NEA and Randi Weingarten of the AFT called the idea of arming teachers “astounding and disturbing,” saying it runs counter to educators’ vow to provide safe and secure public schools. [More]It reminds me of that line from "Family Guy":
Do you listen to yourself when you talk?
Just to Show You How Rabid We Are Against Common Sense Reasonable Compromises
The Republicans and the gun lobby have rabidly opposed any and all gun restrictions, even those that don’t impinge on Second Amendment rights. In the 1990s, for example, Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan of New York introduced a bill to levy a 10,000 percent tax on hollow-tipped bullets, the kind designed to tear flesh. (The man who killed Ms. McCarthy’s husband and wounded her son on the Long Island Rail Road in 1993 carried dozens of them.) Nothing came of it. [More]Gee, how unreasonable is that?
I wonder what kind of handgun bullets the Gray Lady would endorse us carrying in our guns?
What Motivates Most People to Support 'Gun Control"?
UPDATE: I just figured out why people are going to that old post.
I just received a comment on an old post and thought I'd bring it up to the front for discussion, if anyone is so inclined. Here is what has transpired so far:
Like I said, if you're so inclined, jump in. I try to get around to moderating comments several times a day.
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I just received a comment on an old post and thought I'd bring it up to the front for discussion, if anyone is so inclined. Here is what has transpired so far:
- A quick question, guys, about something that has puzzled me for years about the NRA and others who oppose essentially any restrictions on firearms: what exactly do you think the agenda of gun control advocates ("anti-defense fanatics") is? I grew up in a small town in Texas surrounded by guns, and spent many a Sunday afternoon firing them with my dad and his friends; I've also listened to quite a bit of Alex Jones' material, so I understand there is a fear that the federal government is planning to herd everyone into concentration camps (or whatever), and that this would be much easier to do to an unarmed population. Avoiding the question for the moment of why they would ever want to do this (it would immediately destroy the US economy and evaporate the wealth of the Powers that Be, which wouldn't seem to be to their advantage). What I'm curious about is what you think the ulterior motives of millions of private citizens who favor controls on gun sales are? What motivates them if it's not a genuine desire not to see so many people murdered with firearms? Thank you for your time and consideration.
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Anonymous said...
- FYI: I'll concede that I'm puzzled why a gun-control advocate goes around with a suit and a ponytail. I'm guessing I'm considerably less socially conservative than most of you good folks, but that look screams liberal douchebag even to me.
- Anon, this post is 5 1/2 years old. Nobody is going to be coming here
engaging in discussions. To answer your question, I believe the
majority of ordinary citizens who agree with gun control have motives of
wanting to see fewer killings and an inclination to look to government
for the solution.
I don't consider that to be an excuse, though. I consider it to be citizenship malpractice -- we owe it to ourselves and to our countrymen to be informed, and to understand that our votes have consequences that can lead to the use of force against others by those we enable.
Don't expect a debate here from me. I'm far too busy to drop what I'm doing for a one-on-one exchange where no one will see it. I'll put your comment and this reply in a standalone post later today, and if anyone wants to jump in and engage, go for it.
And assuming you also just posted the other comment, no argument about the ponytail, except to say that any aging man who has one has a right to do so without being hassled by me -- and if I try to hurt him for it, or for anything else about him or his lifestyle, he should be able to have the means to repel me with all appropriate levels of force required to make me stop.
Like I said, if you're so inclined, jump in. I try to get around to moderating comments several times a day.
In Our Considered Opinion
Be interesting to find out exactly what kind of defensive firearms training the people so quick to push their opinions out there as authoritative have... [Read]
Bloomington anti-gun council members illustrate need for local activism
Local activism is every bit as essential as paying attention to what happens at the state and national level, and often easier to force a course change/direct a positive outcome. I talked about a successful effort I participated in, in a column from a few years back that shows how it can be done. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary notes Tip O'Neill's observation that "All politics is local."
This Day in History: December 20
I am extremely unhappy that our want of Magazines, and precarious mode of supply, subject us, to such repeated inconveniencies and distresses; but hope the flour from Ringwood or Red hook will arrive soon, to give at least a temporary relief. [More]