Coalition sends open letter opposing gun ban to Congress

“Members of the National Coalition to Stop the Gun Ban demand that Congress refuse to use lawful gun owners as political scapegoats and instead reduce school violence by defeating any attempt to pass gun control including, but not limited to, banning semi-automatic firearms or magazines, or requiring private gun transfers to be registered through the National Instant Check System; and repealing the Gun Free School Zones Act of 1996,” the letter states. [More]

This evening's Gun Rights Examiner report spotlights a coalition standing fast against compromise, and notes a conspicuous absence.

Magazine Ban 2013?

I just got sent the link to this video. [Watch]

What is the bill number? THOMAS is not listing anything sponsored by DeGette.

I see other news sources are reporting on this, so I'm going to assume it's legit, but If we're going to spring into action, let's take a moment to check this out first, see who is on board, how big of a threat it really is, and coordinate things a bit, even if time is of the essence.

UPDATE: Here's her announcement.

We're NOT the Only Ones

Dana Safety Supply Stops Selling Semi Auto Rifles to Civilians So Sheriff Pulls His Business [More] 

Kudos to the sheriff.

As for the Quislings, let them know you're spreading the word.

Legacy

"[T]he legacy of who the network goes to is important to us and we are sensitive to networks not aligned with our point of view." [More]

Doesn't this just tell you everything you want to know?

There Oughtta Be a Law!

FBI: More People Killed with Hammers, Clubs Each Year than Rifles [More]

And there are absolutely no controls!!!

A Special Allure

I guess pointing out that there are already laws out the ying-yang saying "criminals" can't have them and can't use them to commit crimes would be a waste of everyone's time...? [Read]  

And then there's this:

I'm not a guy who shoots a lot. My handgun scores are very marginal. 

Interesting choice of "experts."  What else doesn't he know?  Besides how to tie a half-Windsor knot?

Another "Pro-Gun Democrat"

With friends like these... [Read]

"Doing All That We Can"

A "progressive" transplant from Illinois thinks the proper response to Newtown is by banning gun shows in NC. [Read]

Be sure to check out the "logic" of Esther Manheimer.

Oh, and look who's helping him amplify his voice.

John Richardson is kicking @$$ over in comments on the guy's blog.

By Way of Comparison

To show the extreme levels of gun buying here's a point to ponder: Total WWII wartime production of the M-1 Garand, the American military's primary battle rifle of the era, was just over 4 million. [More]

Huh. Somebody's preparing for something...

Full Court Press in Illinois

Another Democratic state lawmaker, Antonio Munoz, introduced the ban on all assault weapons “designed for war.” [More]

Perhaps he could list all the "industrialized country" military groups that use semi-autos as their standard issue arms...?

As an aside, let's take a moment and enjoy some of the "monopoly of violence" advantages enjoyed by Illinois "Only Ones":

UPDATE: Kurt puts things in perspective.

Gannett requested to investigate ethics of anti-gun personnel

Because we're not talking mere opinion here -- their reckless, agenda and in Kaul's case, hate-driven actions could actually endanger lives in the communities you claim you have a "sacred opportunity" to "serve" with "integrity." [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner action decides it's time to invoke my "Any chair in a bar fight" tactic and play with some heads.  Feel free to join in.

Friends in High Places

And it's encouraging that he and other GOP leaders consider assessing gun laws to be part of such a task force's mission. [More]

But we can relax, because he got an NRA endorsement with this stirring leadership testimonial:

Senator Stewart Greenleaf has enjoyed the benefits of an endorsement before, and we’re not aware of anything from the last cycle that would change that.

I feel better already.

We're the Only Ones Grand Slammed Enough

According to news reports, five plain-clothes detectives were enjoying a meal in the restaurant when a customer noticed one of them carrying a gun. Reports say that all of them were also wearing badges either on their belt or around their neck. A manager approached the group and told them that they would have to take their guns back to their cars, as it was “company policy” to allow only uniformed officers to carry firearms, and the business was clearly posted as such. [More]

Outrageous, treating them like other customers! Especially since Denny's is doing a Hobbit movie-themed promotion right now, and they were all wearing their magic talismans. So they got their Moons over My Hammy out of there...

This Day in History: January 3

The officer's have given convincing proofs that every thing possible was done by them to check the Mutiny upon its first appearance, and it is to be regretted that some of them have fallen sacrifices to their Zeal. [More]