Deadline fast approaching for comments on NFA trust rule change proposal

Bellamy’s comments, written in consultation with, and endorsed and co-submitted by four other practicing attorneys, noted that while the proposed amendments include some “important and useful clarifications ... the remainder ...takes several backwards steps, which increase costs ... provide no discernible benefit to public safety, and, in the case of firearm noise suppressors (‘silencers’), arbitrarily impedes access to important hearing protection equipment.”  [More]

Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes speak now or forever hold your peace. If you think this doesn't concern you, think again.

We're the Only Ones Trafficking Enough

No wonder these damned gangsters don't want the rest of us armed. [More]

Cathy Lanier is such a tool.

[Via William T]

We're the Only Ones Whistleplugging Enough

“Hagen had an official duty to report his safety concerns and thus spoke as a public employee when he repeatedly complained within the chain of command about work-related safety issues,” Judge Arthur Alarcon wrote. Hagen’s concerns “contain all the hallmarks of traditionally internal workplace complaints one would typically expect an officer to communicate to his superiors.”[More]

Yeah, why didn't the Fast and Furious guys just go through their chain of command?

[Via Kevin Starrett]

We're the Only Ones Threatening Enough

“If we have to get a warrant, we’re going to come back when you’re not expecting it, we’re going to park in front of your house, where all your neighbors can see, we’re gonna bust in your door with a battering ram, we’re gonna shoot and kill your dogs, who are my family, and then we’re going to ransack your house looking for these people.” [More]

Know who is outside your door before opening it.  Have a recorder ready to go before you do.

If a cop said this to me, I'd be inclined to believe him. If I knew who he was, I'd be inclined to discourage him.

[Via Florida Guy]

We're the Only Ones Misplacing the Blame Enough

Unarmed Man Is Charged With Wounding Bystanders Shot by Police Near Times Square [More]

Neat trick if you can get away with it. Which you can't.

Who can?

The two police officers, who have not been identified...

"Only Ones" privilege, you know...

And The Times continues to push for a "monopoly of violence"...

So Much for "Security Enhancements"

A nurse died and four people were injured Tuesday in a stabbing attack at an East Texas medical complex. [More]

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

[Via HiCarry]

"Comments Are Disabled for this Video"

Ratings are disabled for this video. [Watch]

Gomer?

Of course they don't want comments. But I'll still take them up on their invitation to "speak out now."

First off, what kind of irresponsible moron wouldn't keep a side door to a school locked from just anyone walking in off the street? And I don't suppose it occurs to any of the cud-chewers who approve of this that the guy with the duffel bag could be stopped in short order by someone with the means?

Workman has more on these pathetic blood dancers. And the Fourth Estate Fifth Columnist "Authorized Journalists" at CNN ain't all that "shocked," seeing as how they gave this crap free national advertising under the guise of "legitimate news."

We're the Only Ones Safe Enough

See, this is exactly the reason why cops and psychopaths are the "only ones" who should be allowed to have a gun at schools! [More]

[Via Florida Guy]

Something to Keep in Mind

Plenty of veterans still have what it takes. [Watch]

The humility of the real deal always leaves me in awe.  I've had the great privilege of knowing two such brave and honorable men like that in my life, my uncle and my dad.  That they both enthusiastically encouraged my work gave me all the reassurance I'll ever need about being on the right side.

[Via Geordan]

A Sophomoric Opinion

Jordyn Holman is a sophomore majoring in print and digital journalism. [More]

Yeah, both of those things come through loud and clear.

[Via Jamie E]

The Dirty Dozen

More evidence that Astroturf efforts are failing...

We just saw how a Sandy Hook "benefit performance" had to be canceled due to low ticket sales.

Along the same lines, WarOnGuns Correspondent FF shared this email with me:

(I blacked out the password so FF couldn't be identified and blocked from future notices.)

His "after-call" report:

I logged in at 7:08, I didn't have to announce my name, it said 12 people were in the conversation. I listened for about 20 minutes, nothing really juicy, but I can see there could be some juicy stuff as the session starts in February.

12 people from a national organization, with all the backing and money that implies? That's pathetic, but nonetheless instructive.

If there's a "next time," maybe we can give them  a hand boosting their numbers.

So THAT Explains It

Why yes, that’s exactly what Bob wanted.  He got his attention, and you spent your time responding to this narcissist.  Perhaps I’m doing the same thing, but if enough people understand who Bateman really is, then my ordeal will have been worth it. [More]

I think this time, he may have gotten more attention than he bargained for.  I'm thinking the farmer and the leopard here...

Neighborhood Watch

Tonight on ATSNtv's "Stop the Threat"... [Details]

Thanks, NSSF

They wouldn't be in a position to do this without you.

I, Felon

What the hell do you ignorant tyranny-enablers answering "No" think I was when I refused to register my "assault weapon"? [More]

Don't you people have some jackboots you ought to be licking?

Anyone who can't be trusted with a gun can't be trusted without a custodian.  It's really that simple.

Mr. Pynchon? You had something to add?

The Unpantsed Truth

The ATF whistleblower cited a comparison with the cartoon South Park used by one of his colleagues to describe the absurdity of the whole plot. “There’s this episode where all the boys get their underwear stolen by these underwear gnomes,” ATF agent Lee Casa is quoted as saying. [More]

We know where that originated, don't we, Kurt?

A Sickness of the Soul

Looks like some CSGV fantasy Stockholm Syndrome going on, because Josh mourning that he was born too late to have been a kapo seems like the simplest and most logical explanation... [More]

"Cyberbullying"?

Been happening to me for years.  [More]

I love 'em -- let's me know I'm living in some coward's head rent-free. 

Where There's a Will There's a Way

This is just the start if you don't leave us alone. [More]

Plenty more chairs in this bar. Don't make us pick them up.

Daily Caller Picks Up My GUNS Magazine Vermont Piece

And it looks like "progressive" gun owners have taken over the comment thread to hijack the subject away from the evisceration of preemption and into an endorsement of "commonsense gun laws," even introducing NRA, which had no place in my column, as the supposed extremist monolith that stands in the way of "reasonable regulations." [More]

So Crazy It Might Work

Recently, one of Bloomberg’s pet politicians, Ralph Northam, whom Bloomberg spent over a million dollars to get elected as lieutenant governor of Virginia last month, spelled out the plan during a “gun violence” symposium. The event turned out to be a gun-control planning meeting discussing a strategy of trickery and deception to get gun control passed through legislatures by hiding it in legislation dealing with mental health. [More]

In other words, blanket dragnets.

And guess who's helping make sure this succeeds?

Nuts, huh?  Or crazy like a fox?

Invictus

We are the masters of your fate:
We are the captains of your soul.

I don't know why some in comments are objecting to the comparison.

After all, both Nelson and Barry lied about their common allegiance.

Oh, look, posthumous bipartisan snowballing! Oh, Weepy, you sound like you want to be ravished almost as much as Jennifer Epstein and Rick Stengel in the Politico link.

UPDATE: Oh fer cryin' out loud...

This Day in History: December 6

His Professions of Disinterestedness with regard to his Shares, are in my Opinion deceitful, and I think that the less we have to do with that Shark, the better; his Jaws are too strong, his Teeth too many, and his appetite immensely voracious. [More]