Oath Keepers holds Lexington oath ceremony in spite of rally ban (Photos)

An appeal could not be filed due to the Supreme Judicial Court in Boston being closed, Rhodes explained, but despite the rally itself being cancelled, his group went ahead with a ceremony where about 200 members reaffirmed their oaths to uphold the Constitution. In spite of the concerns expressed by the Lexington Board of Selectmen in their revocation of the rally permit, people were freely gathered at nearby Concord Bridge, he observed, which seemingly proves the concerns were groundless. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes some people will go to great lengths to support the Constitution, even when the biggest obstacle in the way is the very government that is supposed to be bound by it.

Heavens, No

A Republican senator said Friday the bombings in Boston raise questions about gaps in the U.S. immigration system, but a Democratic senator rejected such a connection and cautioned against conflating the Boston events with a new immigration bill. [More]

Conflation?

Pointing fingers?

Demanding new restrictions?

Chuck Schumer would never do that!

[Via Geordan]

Constitution Watch Update

Per Chris Woodard on the GRE Facebook page:

Well, the left is still at it. The Constitutional Authority Statement is a goodie. Where do the people of this country dig up these idiots? 

Here's his bill analysis on Constitution Watch.

The Bottom of the Pork Barrel

Once upon a time you would throw somebody a post office or a research facility in times like this. [More]

What an alien culture this is to anyone with basic principles. What the hell is wrong with these people? 
 [Via Michael G]

"It's Done"

Those are Mike Vanderboegh's words about the oath ceremony on Lexington Green. They conducted it and are now headed to W. Springfield for the afternoon rally.

I'll be doing another post later today on Gun Rights Examiner of the Lexington ceremony, along with photos.

The OTHER Rally

Tomorrow's, from CCDL:

Groton, CT –

April 19th, 2013- The Connecticut Citizens Defense League (The state's largest grass roots gun rights group) Is hosting a Gun Rally with the purpose of uniting gun owners from across the state, and to lay out plans to challenge the new anti-gun law that recently passed. The event will take place on the north side grounds of the Capitol in Hartford Saturday April 20th from 12:00pm-3:00pm. Guest speakers include Dr John Lott Jr who authored 'More Guns Less Crime' and Stewart Rhodes, who is the Founder of the national organization the 'Oath Keepers'. Other 2nd Amendment activists will be speaking as well.

CCDL states that while the lawful carry of firearms is allowed on Capitol Grounds, the newly passed public act (13-3) forbids the transporting of firearms that meet the expanded definition of an assault weapon, into most places, including the Capitol. Please be reminded that the carrying of firearms is also banned in Hartford city parks. The Capitol grounds share a boundary with Bushnell park.

Meanwhile, Over in the Land of the Free...

8th grade student suspended, arrested over gun t-shirt [Read]

I wish I could say "unbelievable." Particularly in light of their "pledge."

[Via Bluesgal]

UPDATE 5

Motion to overturn rally permit revocation denied-- however, per Mike Vanderboegh, "they blinked," and cops will allow "a brief oath ceremony." [Read]

ATSNTV Triple Treat Redux

• Tonight is Shooting Destination Night. 
• Vote for the Telly Awards.  
• Meet the experts [Details]

The Way It Really Works is Different than You Think.

Ordinarily I wouldn't recommend revealing this to the doctrinaire antis, but they're -- by nature -- in such denial, they simply won't believe it. [Read]

Special Interests

The donors identified themselves as residents from such high-profile New York addresses as 5th Avenue, Park Avenue, and Avenue of the Americas. [Read]

So much for that "home rule" the antis like to pull out whenever there's a relaxation of restrictions...

[Via cydl]

UPDATE 4

FROM STEWART RHODES ON LEXINGTON [Read]

We're the Only Ones Experienced Enough

Medina Police Chief accidentally shoots himself [More]

With all those years of experience...?

We're the Only Ones Trained Enough

An instructor was helping a trainee when the trainee’s handgun fired... [More]

All by its own self...

[Via Harvey]

This Day in History: April 19

The Subscriber has the Honour to propose to your High Mightinesses, that the United States of America, in Congress Assembled, have lately thought fit to send him a Commission (with full Powers and Instructions) to confer with your High Mightinesses, concerning a Treaty of Amity and Commerce, an authentic Copy of which he has the Honour to annex to this Memorial. [More]

Oh, and something else happened a few years earlier, but we've been featuring 1781 this year...