Protecting the Brand

The NFL has had a long standing policy which bars unauthorized use of its intellectual property and is known to go after those who violate it with a vengeance in court. [More]

So I guess that answers my question on whether or not this was officially sanctioned...

I don't get why any gun owner who cares about his rights would give a damn about their stupid bread and circuses, let alone financially support them. I'm only sorry that by reading the article I saw who was playing, although fortunately it didn't register and I once more couldn't tell you.

Sting of the Hive Insect

Let these "law abiding citizens" reap what they have sown and leave the ban as it is. [More]

Well, we've already established what a cowardly little b**** you are, calling on the state to destroy real lives from the security of your anonymity.

Let me guess--you were the kid who told the teacher. 

Perhaps the day will come when that veil is lifted, and you will reap what you have sown, you little Nazi punk.

[Via bondmen]

No Wonder

If I were going to beat up women, I wouldn't want them armed, either. [More]

We're the Only Ones Sticky-Fingered Enough

Who better to put in charge of evidence?  [More]

And look at all the other woes.

These are the same "Only Ones" who won't trust us with an expended shotgun shell.

PRODUCT WARNING AND RECALL NOTICE WINCHESTER® 22 Long Rifle RIMFIRE AMMUNITION

Let's be careful out there. [More]

[Via Florida Guy]

We're the Only Ones Uncharged Enough

Looks like we have our first "Rookie of the Year" candidate... [More]

[Via Florida Guy]

Another Reason to Guard the Southern Border

To keep this evil out... [More]

[Via Jess]

A Snowball's Chance?

The bill repeals the prohibition upon the sale, transfer, and possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines. The bill also repeals the requirement that a large-capacity magazine made in Colorado must include a permanent stamp or marking indicating that the magazine was manufactured after July 1, 2013. [More]

What it needs is a credible "Or else."

[Via cydl]

Tell Me Lies, Tell Me Sweet Little Lies

Hey, the ends justifies the means, right? [More]

[Via Mack H]

To Save You I Must Kill You!

Give a hoot -- point and shoot! [More]

[Via Michael G]

Setback in Connecticut ‘only first battle in multi-year legal war’

“This is why the legal team has stated from the beginning that the case of Shew v. Malloy must be set up to go the distance -- all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court where the court will have to address these divergent views of our fundamental liberties,” Dean explained. [More]

Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes pro-gun lawyers in Connecticut have just begun to fight, and now’s the time to start provisioning them for the battles ahead.

Oh, That Wacky Adolf

Bloomberg is trying to achieve universal registration by conflating domestic violence with your and my right to keep and bear arms.

Look who supports him!

I wonder if Pol P and Benito M will join in the fun?

UPDATE: More "common sense gun safety" leaders enlist...:-)

[Via TS]

Fox Guarding the Henhouse

At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday, Attorney General Eric Holder denied knowing that a top Democratic donor is leading the internal investigation into the IRS targeting of conservative groups. [More]

These people are Bolsheviks. They will do whatever they're allowed to get away with.

"Stop the Threat" Reminder

"Who's the Bad Guy," tonight on American Trigger Sports Network... [Details]

"I Feel Inspired to Tell My Friends to Sign Up Online!"

THIS cost the taxpayers $1.37 million. [Watch and Read]

A Goodman is Hard to Pin Down

"Goodman also said he was making efforts to repeal the Second Amendment on the right to bear arms." [More] 

The last time this ... thing ... got called out for subverting it, he claimed he was only asking what it means today.


Still, immature minds like Goodman's do us an unintended favor-- he just can't control his emotions enough to keep the mask on, and he lets slip the end game. 

"Reasonable regulations" to him means you'll do what you're told.  Or else.

We're the Only Ones Headquartered Enough

Columbus police officials say an officer accidentally discharged his gun at police headquarters. [More]

On the "secure" side of the glass...?

This Day in History: January 31

Since my Letter to your Excellency of the 29th inst I have received a Letter and a Pass from Sr Henry Clinton to meet Mr Loring at New York for the purpose of carrying into Effect the Exchanges of our Officers taken to the Southard agreable to your Excellencys Instructions of the 5th Decr. I shall proceed to New York as soon as the Ice will permit me and Report my proceedings to Your Excellency on my return. [More]

Diane Sawyer’s ABC News hit piece on guns may show violation of Florida law

While ABC could argue that parental permission was obtained, the fact is, the children in the video were not under direct “supervision” of anyone “having charge” of them -- the "adults" were all in the “control room” watching their “experiment” on TV monitors. [More]

Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes how many rules the “Authorized Journalists” and “Only Ones” managed to violate while presuming to lecture America on gun safety.

Who Lives in Pineapple Under the Sea?

I thought Larry's replacement was a cartoon... [More]

Microgunbanning

Tom Gresham talks to Ruger's CEO, who predicts the end of pistol sales in CA. [More]

As I've observed before, the only ones that hurts are those on our side. Until each individual company  in the industry makes a Ronnie Barrett commitment, all the pain will be unilateral.  It probably couldn't be done as anything other than individual decisions, without being coordinated with other companies, to avoid antitrust collusive practices complications.  That said, any hold-outs still selling to state agencies (or individual LEOs who are exempt from list restrictions) ought to be told the facts of life in no uncertain terms by a united gun owner front.

And while we're at it, let's stop providing training to those who will use it against us.

UPDATE:  See and share the link to Kurt's latest, "If gun makers opposed to 'microstamping' help murderers, so do CA police chiefs."  See, the nice thing abut being a commie subversive is you don't actually need to substantiate anything you say or worry about reality refuting it -- just get the meme out there and your useful idiots will do the rest.

The Hoplophobe Queen

“I am not a person who handles guns. I don’t own guns. I don’t…they shock me, quite frankly. We’re an open carry state and when I see people open carrying their guns, while it may be perfectly legal, it creates a visceral, personal, physical reaction in me as it does in other people…” [More]

If you think about it, considering what the Founders deemed being necessary to the security of a free State, she's admitting she took her oath under fraudulent pretenses and that she has been carrying out her duties with deliberate indifference in a manner that is nothing short of malpractice and criminal negligence.

Black Sunday

The snipers will just be doing their job so fans can have an enjoyably safe experience. [More]

They keep using that word "enjoyably." Why am I envisioning Inigo Montoya?

Oops-- my bad.  The actual phrase is “enhance[ing] the gameday experience.”

True to tradition, I couldn't even tell you who's playing this year, I so do not care.

There's a team in Jersey...?

[Via Dave Licht]

Real Ghost Gun

Pretty funny. [Watch]

[Via LS]

Fancy That

The idea on which they differed was on the purpose of the Second Amendment as a means to resist tyranny. “It’s fanciful to think that guns in the hands of citizens acts as a realistic check,” said Donohue. “They’re not really trained to do so. And it’s fanciful to think that the military would ever turn on U.S. citizens.” [More]

"Ever" is a long time. Especially with the grid so vulnerable, the economy strained to the breaking point and foreign and domestic enemies stepping up the belligerence as their capabilities increase.

Where in history is any civilization guaranteed stasis? Has not despotism and mass destruction plagued every civilization that preceded ours? Is it not, in fact, still commonplace throughout the globe? By what suspension of reality, by what denial of the observable and the probable, by what art, device or magic are we sheltered few immune from catastrophe? Are we certain, from our brief and privileged vantage point, that such things will ever remain headline curiosities? Is it not just plain stupid to proclaim that our familiar way of life will forever be the norm, when everything that has gone before us shows we are, instead, the extremely lucky beneficiaries of a rare and fortunate convergence of circumstances; and one, by the way, that has only been preserved under force of arms?

Methinks the good "professor" is a dolt.

Look for the Union Label

Jim Simpson has a book out on Kindle. [More]

It's Show Time!

First gun bills scheduled in Oregon... [More]

All That's Humanly Possible?

“We’ve done what we can here in Colorado to provide greater safety for folks around these high-capacity magazines and weapons,” said state Rep. Randy Fischer, D-Fort Collins. [More]

So, Randy, any other bright ideas to prove to the world what an incompetent fascist you are?

[Via cydl]

When Hammers are Outlawed...

And it was one of those assault hammers, with no legitimate boarding purposes... [More]

As a public service for our good friends over at Moms Demand Field Corn, let me speak for them and say how delighted they all are that neither of these women had access to a gun.

[Via William T]

Bruce Hunter, the Arbiter of Temporal Common Sense and Good Taste!

“There has not been a recent week without shootings somewhere,” said Rep. Bruce Hunter, D-Des Moines, after learning of the assault rifle giveaway by Iowa Gun Owners. “I find their lack of common sense and lack of good taste to be appalling right now.” [More]

"Right now," Bruce?

Oh, you mean forever.

Still, I'd like to see him flesh out his syllogism...

[Via Michael G]

A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Amazing! Just like the predictions said would happen! [More]

[Via Florida Guy]

Alan to the Rescue!

The resolution calls for measures that includes expanding enforceable background checks for all commercial sales, improving the nation’s mental health system and making gun trafficking and straw purchasing — when a person buys a gun for someone who cannot purchase one for themselves — a federal crime. [More]

You know, registration, blanket dragnets and violating Question 11.a. on the 4473, the one with the clear warning:

I understand that answering “yes” to question 11.a. if I am not the actual buyer is a crime punishable as a felony under Federal law, and may also violate State and/or local law.

How heads-up of you to catch that, "Authorized Journalist/real reporter" Eric Bradley!

Oh...you didn't?

Ah well, no matter.  I'm sure my once-former city of residence will be safer for it, as these guys and these guys trip all over themselves trying to oblige us all.

UPDATE:  Oh, look--here's Alan trying to "express...sense."   A "0%" prognosis for even getting past committee, let alone passed? So what the hell are Alan and Eric doing stirring everybody up...?

Oh...right.

This Day in History: January 30

On perusing again your late Letters, I find that you imagine the whole 5. Millions of Florins borrowed in Holland, are free to be Disposed of by your Orders. Here it is understood that there are to be great Deductions, and that little of it remains. [More]

NRA failing members by ignoring immigration threat to gun rights

“There may be as many as 11.5 million persons illegally in the United States. And, a Pew poll from last year indicated that if illegal immigrants were given citizenship, they would vote for liberal, anti-gun candidates by an 8-to-1 margin." [More]

Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes the end game mask has been removed from so-called “immigration reform,” and the face beneath is not looking kindly at gun rights.

UDATE: Uh-oh. I've done it now.

Blasphemy must be eradicated.

The Help

A majority of the police department and town staff were opposed to the repeal. [More]

So fire 'em.

[Via Tom S]

The Tennessee Waltz

Radio Show Notes and Captain's Journal are both playing it while Beretta puts on it's dancing shoes.

Going for Broke

H.R. 3933: Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2014 [More]

While discussing this on our GRE Facebook page, Kurt noted the antis went full-blown, spittle-flecked hysterical when an earlier version of this bill was up for consideration.

That said, if you owe me money and have some guns in your estate, why shouldn't I be able to recover value owed?  What am I misreading here?

[Via Chris Woodard]

Guns Don't Kill People

Democrats kill people. [More]

Years back I had a tangentially similar idea of doing a political sympathies survey in maximum security prisons housing violent offenders.

[Via Mack H]

We're the Only Ones Fender-Bending Enough

Well in fairness, the antis did warn us this would happen... [Watch]

A good portion of the comment posters certainly are "Authoritah" bootlickers.

And yeah, I know this one is almost a year old, but I haven't seen it before.

[Via DF]

It's Just a Temporary Shift in Fronts...

...in Bloomberg's War on the Republic... [More]

Washington Updates

Workman has been covering the hearings in Olympia:

• The Mark & Gabby Show 
• Only the Beginning

Lux et Veritas

We talked about it here.

Here's a good summation:

Yet even after shining a light and showing the truth, no one with political power will do a thing about it.

That's because our rulers are corrupt. And that is why Lightbulbs for Leninists is the only recourse they themselves have left us.

[Via Geordan]

The Primary Focus

The company president stressed prevention of law enforcement injuries was a primary focus for the round designers.  [More]

Between that and the liability the name alone could cause someone defending a shoot in court, I'm not sure this is a train I'd board...

[Via Florida Guy]

This Day in History: January 29

A General Court Martial for the Tryal of Major General McDougall on sundry Charges exhibitted against him by Major General Heath will assemble at West Point as soon as possible—Major General Lord Stirling is appointed President—The Deputy Adjutant General of the Eastern Army will Detail the Members. [More]

A Whole Spate* of Moms

Pretty funny, really. [More]

*

We're the Only Ones from the Government and Here to Help Enough

Less than a week after one grand jury declined to charge him, a different one has indicted a Charlotte, N.C., police officer for voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of an unarmed man who was looking for help after a car crash. [More]

I guess the mundane didn't get to his knees fast enough.

[Via Florida Guy]

Democrat of the Year

We need a lot more just like her. [More]

[Via cydl]

Free Man vs. Slave

Guess what one has that the other does not? [More]

In a way, I envy this guy. At least CSGV can't dismiss him for being "white."

[Via Mack H]

What was that Line from "Jurrassic Park"?

"Life will find a way"...? [More]

[Via Jeet]

We're the Only Ones Self-Motivated Enough

They certainly are hiring the best and the brightest these days. [More]


[Via William T]

Playing the Percentages

The same is true about people. “We now know that homicide and gun violence are overwhelmingly concentrated among serious offenders operating in groups: gangs, drug crews, and the like representing under half of one percent of a city's population who commit half to three-quarters of all murders.”

Read it once more: “ … under half of one percent … commit half to three-quarters of all murders.” [More]

But...but...but...that would mean...

[Via William T]

Going Postal

About damn time -- as a good first step... [More]

If You Can't Beat 'em...

...pretend like you authorize and approve of them.  [More]

That helps hide the embarrassing reality that they're beyond fed up and don't give a damn if you do or not.
 

We could learn a lot from these brave armed citizens.

[Via Neil W]

Is Reed Completely Out?

Inquiring minds want to know. [More]

The Commissar Vanishes

[More]

How unsurprising. Erasing history is one of the oldest tricks in the collectivist playbook...

What lying cowards, these "adults" behaving like children who got caught doing something bad.  How typically "progressive."

Now scoot.  But put a damn towel on the seat if you're going to wear your mankinis.

Jeez, that's one commissar I'd like to see vanish...

Still "AWOL"

I checked the MAIG city roster a moment ago just to make sure this is still current.

Funny, how no "real reporters" from "legitimate media" thinks this is even worth mentioning.

Maybe that's why they're "Authorized Journalists."

Come to think of it, the title of this post applies to them more than it does to de Blasio.

A Revolutionary Spirit

Some people are better suited to the French and Russian experiences than the American one, and this Patrick Walker character sounds positively Cambodian... [More]

A Study in Self-Contradiction

How do we save the lives of our family members, friends, and neighbors who may kill themselves with guns, while also respecting the rights of responsible gun owners?

I — and others — believe that one of the most important points is to keep guns out of the home. [More]

I don't suppose this grinning academic dimbulb realizes what he just did there...

[Via Michael G]

"Have an Exit Plan"

To where?  [More]

Tyranny is never toppled by people running and hiding.

If Drudge knows something specific through his network of connections, he ought to stop with the cryptic comments and flesh them out, because some will be heading for the bridge instead of the lifeboats.

[Via Andrea Shea King]

The Wrong Question

Gabby's counting on our innate decency and sympathy allowing her to continue to play ideological stoop tag. [More]

As Thomas Pynchon noted in "Gravity's Rainbow":

If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don't have to worry about answers.

I say she's abused any deferential considerations in matters of public policy and needs to be treated like we would any other Bolshevik hive insect.

Armed American Radio Redux

George “The Mad Ogre” Hill live with Mark in the AAR Crossbreed Holster Studios in Atlanta talk with Fox News Contributor and Townhall Magazine News Editor Katie Pavlich, Larry Pratt and David Codrea.

• AAR 1-26-2014 Hour 3
• AAR 1-26-2014 Hour 2
• AAR 1-26-2014 Hour 1

Leave Your Gun at Home

Don't worry. Barry Saunders will protect you. [More]

An anti-gun male.  How...contemptible.

How DID They Know?

The intelligence analysis hub has access to, and contains, Florida’s CCW list (among other identification systems) and mines the state’s database systems for vehicle plate numbers of the holders. These license plate numbers are then stored in a cross referencing database within the Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center. The database is directly connected to another Maryland technological system – Their ALPR (Automatic License Plate Reader) system is synergized with the MCAC Hub. Every time one of the flagged license plates are detected by the ALPR an alert is generated. [More]

If this is right, somebody in Florida needs to get stomped. And that power needs to be taken away.

A public records request to learn more has been sent.

Is this supposed to make me feel safe?

[Via Neil W]

A Numbers Game

Those who stood up to speak in favor of the changes were in much smaller numbers -- arguing that approving the measures could save lives. [More]

I'm told "those" really means "one."  And that the photo of the three sour-pussed greenshirts was taken at a previous meeting.

"Authorized Journalists": Is it any wonder that we love them so?

UPDATE: VTFSC tells me:

The gun control element has been telling Vermont legislators that the state demographics have changed. Gun owners ranks are depleted, gun owners are willing to concede to gun control measures. 

Which means gungrabbers are pathetically demonstrable LIARS, as this photo of the Burlington meeting proves:

The Gun Feed

If you haven't bookmarked this website, and if you're not checking it every day, you're missing out on one hell of an aggregator. [More]

This Day in History: January 28

It is with great Satisfaction that I obey the Commands of the Congress of the United States of America, in assuring your Majesty, that they have the most grateful Sense of your Majesty’s Exertions in their Favour; that the States they represent have not in the least abated in their firm Resolution of maintaining their Independence; that they are determined faithfully to perform all their Engagements; and that, tho’ desirous of sparing the farther Effusion of human Blood, by an honourable Peace, they will continue to prosecute the War with all possible Vigour, till that End can be obtained. [More]

Also, happy birthday, elder feral son Uday:

Katy Perry embarrassment should be over privileged hypocrisy, not guns

“Katy Perry and Russell Brand's Bodyguards Allegedly Assaulting Paparazzi in India,” AceShowBiz reported a few years back. Per the report, the then-couple’s personal goon squad left photographers stranded in a jungle safari tiger park by taking their car keys, smashing a camera, smashing one’s glasses, and beating them up, leaving one with a cut arm and another with “a bleeding wound on his head.” [More]

Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes it’s easy to say your “heart goes out to” fans -- as long as they stay behind the barricades and are no match for your violent security detail.

The Questions Presented

[More]

Leonard Embody has filed his case with SCOTUS.

I know a lot of gun people disapprove of him and his methods, but I'd challenge his critics to look at the two questions he presents and tell us what they think the answers should be, and if they think we deserve to know how the Supreme Court would rule on them -- because if they rule it does not, it will be game over as far as relying on the system. 

I'd like to know if continued hope-pinning on the legal system for relief is just a waste of time, as I suspect, but even Embody doesn't give this much chance of being heard.

Rather than being afraid to hear the answer, we ought to have been demanding it all along.  I guess some feel if we don't ask the question, we'll never have to face dealing with the answer.

We can't want that frog realizing how hot the water is, now can we?

Thing is, those who know they're frauds fear giving their unequivocal answer to those questions just as much as some fear asking them.

We're the Only Ones Standoffish Enough

I did not shoot the sheriff

But the sheriff shot the deputy... 

[More]

Hey, one more and we'll have a spate.

[Via Portly Pirate]

We're the Only Ones Superior to Any Woman Enough

It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Rising up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all with the eye of the tiger

[More]

[Via William T]

Friday Night Eloi-Spooking on ABC

Kids and guns: Boogedy-Boogedy! [Watch]

And some early test audience reviews are in:

Propaganda so skillfully-crafted it will make you regurgitate and re-swallow your cud again and again!

Hoof-clenching excitement!

Baaaaaaaa....

So remember, Friday at 10 p.m. Eastern, Diane Sawyer will put on her concerned face and do her best to stampede the herd. 

Criminals for Gun Control

This is excellent investigative reporting I hadn't been aware of, which naturally means no "Authorized Journalist" will touch it.  It merits going viral, to expose these frauds for what they are. Watch it and see if you don't agree:

Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?

A federal jury convicted a former Air Force firearms instructor from Brunswick of embezzling government funds and selling firearms without a license. [More]

$400K in credit card purchases?  Was anybody approving this guy's expense reports?  Did anybody approve his budget? Did no procurement policies with requisite approvals come into play? How may others have ...um... carte blanche, why and by what authority?

I'm wondering just what the real story here is.

[Via Maximus]

Two NRA Videos

Billy Johnson breaks down the issue of how the U.S. government would have to compromise its values to disarm its citizens. [Watch]

This whole thing strikes me as foolish and naive. and when he talks about repealing the Second Amendment, as if that would legitimately terminate an unalienable right, it just strikes me as ignorant.

I got this next one on Friday, and don't really do a lot of weekend blogging, so I'm linking to it now:

Austin Weiss talks about the importance of seeing past our differences and joining together as gun owners to fight misinformation about firearms. [Watch]

This guy does a good job.

Perverted Justice

The allegations and charges against Mr. Morgan are flimsy enough, but when compounded by the fact that the trooper who arrested him has since resigned under allegations that he falsified "hundreds" of reports or criminal complaints, this case takes on a whole new light. Upon a review of former Trooper Bergeron’s reports and statements in this case, it was found that the witness statements were written by Bergeron in his own handwriting. [More]

Think of the character of those who would have anything to do with prosecuting this case.  They sound more like the types you'd want to repel than to trust and disarm for.

When Morlocks Attack: Rules for Eloi

Take cover and shoot isn't even an option? [More]

Is that what they taught you in the SEALs, Matt Maasdam?

No wonder you're WaPo's go-to guy.

And you actually make a living spreading this bullsh!+?


[Via Michael G]

The Armed Citizen

Here are some recent stories of reported DGUs. [More]

The Bradys, the Bloomberg demanders, CSGV, Feinstein, Obama, et al, would rather every one of these people had been killed than armed. 

They would rather you be killed than armed.

Don't believe me?

Ask any of them and see what kind of equivocation you get back -- if they respond at all.

An Imagination-Free Zone

Oklahoma teachers union seeks to keep zero tolerance rules banning imaginary guns [More]

That's because they're useful idiot Stalinist hive insects with their snouts in the public trough.

How typical of "Every Day is Opposite Day Progressives": They call themselves "teachers" and their mission is to crush the imaginations of children.

WAR IS PEACE 'n all that...

[Via Michael G]

Still Stonewalling in Burlington

VTFSC shares the latest back-and-forth. [More]

This is Tyranny

Everyone involved in persecuting this man is a domestic enemy. [More]

And I see why he wanted to escape from the ex.

We're the Only Ones Not Just Sure, We're HIV Positive Enough

A police officer in Palm Beach County is facing two felony counts for failing to tell his sexual partners he has the HIV virus. Authorities are looking for more victims. [More]

Are they sure?

How long has he been on the force? That may explain why he's come to expect he can screw people with impunity...

[Via Neil W]

Release the Kraken!

For those of you who were expecting shock and awe... [More]

[Via Neil W]

We're the Only Ones Busting Your B@lls Enough

Hey, we were feeling frisky... [More]

[Via Neil W]

We're the Only Ones Seeking Volunteers Enough

For now. [More]

We'll figure out a way to make it mandatory.

We're the only Ones Taking Matters Into Our Own Hands Enough

The only reason I can think of for no charges is it was standard department protocol... [More]

And yeah, "Sandusky"...

[Via DF]

Pigs is Pigs

Except when the government says they're not. [More]

This is the type of situation that could get dangerous if the government-approved oinkers -- the ones who obey orders über alles -- are sent in...

Besides, as we all know, Michigan's economy is doing so well they don't need prosperous and self-sustaining families.

[Via John C]

The Flame of Defiance...

...has not yet flickered out in the Constitution State. [More]

Contextualizing the "News"

Ezra Klein intends to do just that. [More]

Here's how.

To recap: An anti-gun "progressive" is going to use the media to promote "gun control."

Gee, that is refreshing and new!

"The Associated Press Contributed to This Report"

[More]

Y'know, I believe it.

Unfortunately, the story at the link has been  completely changed so this part and the AP attribution no longer appear, but the screen shot tells the story.

Besides, the media's no longer interested because several of the markers they look to exploit weren't indicated in the way things unfolded.

Obama's Got Your Back

But because he and his fellow collectivists demand campuses be "gun free," somebody else will have your a... [More]

Reality Wins

Well, at least among the rational... [Watch]

This Day in History: January 27

The Troops have not yet had the full Operation of the Contract, owing to unavoidable Accidentsoccasioned by the precarious weather, which has marred the free Transportation by water; while that by land, has been but very little facilitated by snow. But the River being now fast and it being passable on the Ice, the Suppliers will soon be regular. [More]

Holder position on pot and banks could end up entrapping gun owners

While ATF is prohibited by law from creating a database of gun owners, data-gathering can be done by other federal agencies strictly by monitoring financial transactions, and it's not unreasonable to wonder if that's already occurring with gun and ammo purchases, with all that implies. In this age of NSA spying on everything, and the feds having an eye on all banking transactions, it will be interesting to see if that information is collected and then shared between agencies, and if someone using a card at a dispensary subsequently finds his name kicked out on a NICS check. [More]

Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes Eric Holder could want to create banking records on pot dispensaries because he’s a nice guy who believes in fair play, or else there might be some other reason.

Mandated defenselessness of Md. shoppers highlighted in mall shooting

Indirectly reported, but not specifically articulated, was the utter unpreparedness and helplessness of everyone in the mall when the shooting started, something compounded by both mall policy and state law. [More]

Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes yet another “gun free zone” breach.

Midnight Robbers

Coming into your home tonight, if you'll let them. [Details]

Patti Davis typifies anti-gun ‘progressives’ with death wish for 'wolf hunter'

“I tried but only got 2 this year,” the self described “Conservative. Insurance guy. Buckeye” teased Davis. There is no indication that he actually hunted Michigan wolves.

“I wish they had gotten you instead,” Davis erupted in fury. “Blocking you now.” [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report looks at a poor little rich girl who blames everyone else for her being miserable.

Up in Smoke

Kurt smells some, but it doesn't seem more like burning parchment than herb... [More]

Set 'em Up, Knock 'em Down

Oh, Piers...you make it so damn easy...

They pull in 6.65 million, and your numbers are like 1/15 that...?

This Day in History: January 24

Resolved that the sentence of the General Court Martial Acquitting Major General Howe with the highest honor of the charges exhibited against him be and hereby is Confirmed. [More]

Proposed Illinois gun ban for medical marijuana users points to larger issues

Also unknown is what kind of data-gathering can be done by other federal agencies strictly from monitoring financial transactions, especially if someone uses a credit card to pay for a pot purchase. In this age of NSA spying on everything and the feds having an eye on all banking transactions, it will be interesting to see if that information is collected and then shared between agencies, and if someone using a card at a dispensary subsequently finds his name kicked out on a NICS check. [More]

Today’s Gun Ri... Oh wow. I have hands. Far out, man...

Meanwhile, rights go up in smoke.

Would You Like to Buy a Ticket to the SS-Totenkopfverbände's Ball?

Get yours now from Fudds Urging "Collective" Kapo Endorsement and Regurgitation for SAFE... [More]

Let's see, Gungrabiner wouldn't be this public employees union-firster, would he?

And Amato? Would he be the same one who publicly admitted he was in possession of "illegal" magazines?  Say, isn't there an 800-number snitch line for that?

I can't find much on Clulow and Leyonmark, but I wouldn't be surprised if pinko sympathies run deep.

Funny thing about such Average Joes and proud defenders of the Second Amendment...

"Peculiar" funny, not "ha ha" funny...

If I had a gun store or a range, there'd be a litmus test imposed.

A Great Question

Why? [More]

We're the Only Ones Hosing You Enough

I dare not say what I think of Long Beach Police Chief Jim McDonnell. Listen to him in the video and you'll understand why. [More]

Oh, look: He wants even more power.

[Via Florida Guy]

N.M. Land Grab

If you're anywhere near that area, there'll be a public meeting this Friday. [More]

The urban-dominated "progressives" really do want to keep us off "their" land.

[Via James F]

Every Bit as Reliable as the ObamaCare Website

Concealed Carry Applicant Logs In To Another's Information [More]

I can't wait until they mix up mental health and other disqualifying records...

Oh, I don't have to wait...?

And the Real Question is...

...will they follow Ronnie Barrett's example as far as government entities go? [More]

I haven't seen Ruger clarify that, either.

Or these guys.

If not, who are they punishing?

UPDATE: Workman weighs in on that and more.

Academic Bias

Lee Foullon's protest against it was published in UC Davis Magazine (see "Hostile". [More]

This is the article he was responding to. I see it repeats the allegation that "Wintemute himself was repeatedly harassed and threatened."

At least it doesn't repeat the "Wanted Poster" lie promulgated by Slate, or accuse me of outing the guy, like Nature did, before they published a half-@$$ed "correction" that left out most of their "errors."

I repeat my question:  If Wintemute has truly been threatened (and I mean real threats, not what The New York Times says "poured in" against Dick Metcalf and has since refused to substantiate), were police reports filed?

Spinnin', Spinnin', Spinnin', Spinnin' like a Spinnin' Top*

Ginny, Ginny, WOO, Ginny, Ginny... [Watch]

[Via Michael S]

* 
 

It's Not Just RKBA

Piers Morgan doesn't much care for free speech, either. [More]

Who knew?


[Via Michael G]

We're the Only Ones Oath-Breaking Enough

No doubt this will happen -- the question is with all, or will some refuse? [More]

I expect we'll find out some day.

 [Via Florida Guy]

Today's Five Minute Activism: A Poison Pill

In the spirit of VLLA SELLA IN PUGNA IN TABERNA *, put aside animosity toward Rubio on other disappointments and join him in this. [More]

As per my consistent practice, I never ask anything of you I don't do myself:

And if your senators are anti-gun and writing to them is pointless, pick one in another state. Yeah, I know, Sherrod Brown was included on mine, but so was Rob Portman, who has a "B" from GOA (and naturally, an "A" from those other guys, so it's time for him to continue earning it--if NRA even acknowledged this being part of their "single issue").

It Depends on What the Meaning of the Word "Constitutional" Is

For instance, can I carry an unregistered NFA weapon, and will stupid/evil "gun free zones" be eliminated...? [More]

If This Be Anarchy...

...make the most of it. [More]

Taking the "logic" of the antis to a consistent end means we all need to be straitjacketed to the wall because we might do harm.  At least all of us who aren't "progressives."

All Quiet on the Eastern Front

Maybe they just don't know?

This Day in History: January 23

I do myself the honor to transmit the proceedings of the General Court Martial upon Major General Howe. [More]

Oh, and Happy Birth-day to You...

Soulja Boy gun arrest typifies ‘progressive’ inconsistencies

So if they don't agree on guns or the economy (or, apparently, on the president's military, law enforcement and foreign policies), perhaps there’s another ideological motivator that could explain Soulja Boy's enthusiasm. [More] 

Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes MTV’s definition of “developing wisdom beyond his years” and mine don’t seem to be compatible. Now watch me yuuuuuuu (Crank dat Soulja Boy)...

Stop the Threat: Midnight Robbers

From host James Towle at American Trigger Sports Network:

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SCOTUS to Decide on Abramski

Justices on Wednesday heard from Bruce James Abramski, Jr., a former police officer. Abramski bought a Glock 19 handgun in Collinsville, Va., in 2009 and transferred it to his uncle in Easton, Pa. [More]

We'll see if conflicting language from that 1979 ATF industry circular comes into play...

[Via Geordan]

A Study in Scarlet

These results suggest that restrictive concealed weapons laws may cause an increase in gun-related murders at the state level. [More]

Or as Dr. Watson put it:

"There's the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life, and our duty is to unravel it, and isolate it, and expose every inch of it."

[Via Harvey]

"...O'er the La-and of the Free, and the Home of the Brave..."

YAAAYYYYY!!! [More]

Don't It Make Their Brown Eyes Poo

I mentioned this yesterday.

Per Bruce W, Krafft:

According to the Denver Post's numbers there were 396,955 CBI checks in 2013. The new law took effect in July, so it would only have affected half of the sales year (and yeah, these are really rough numbers). So if there were 198,477.5 FFL sales then according to the Brady's "40%" figure, there should have been 79,391 private sales to go with them. But the Post article says there were only "6,198 checks run for private gun sales from July". 

So where are the other 73,193 private sales checks? Or is it possible that they are so full of **** that their eyes are brown, and private sales in fact made up only a bit more than 3%?

I'll go with the eye color hypothesis.

We're the Only Ones Fully Automatic Enough

Thank goodness for trained professionals. [More]

The Hollywood Blacklist

See, "progressives" are only outraged when people don't want to voluntarily associate with commies. [More]

The Case Against Background Checks

Julie Borowski does it with wit and humor. [More]

I like her style. Anybody who can discuss the central bank, inflation, credit expansion, boom and bust cycles, and interventionist foreign policy while making a sandwich is OK in my book.

Which reminds me: Time for lunch.

[Via bondmen]

Swords Into Plowshares

You might want to skip the "humans into cannibal food" advocacy from the "divergent thinker, ideation specialist, and aspiring minimalist," and go straight to the comments from Brian Bowman, which are the only words on this page that make any sense so far...[More]

To Protect and Serve

Trust us. Or else. [More]

If ever there was a time for these...

Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics

Billy Johnson makes some good points about the media-fueled "declining gun ownership" lie. [Watch]

Leave it to "progressives" to advocate minorities shouldn't have rights.

We're the Only Ones Terrorizing Enough

“Since the night my home was invaded and family terrorized by a militarized D.C. police force, I am more afraid of what government is doing than I am of any of the people I encountered when I spent the night in jail. The Second Amendment was meant to guarantee individuals the right to protect themselves against government — as much as against private bad guys and gangs.”[More]

Uh-oh, now you've done it.

CSGV is going to call you a treasonous insurrectionist, fully aware that's a capital "offense."  And if they really take the gloves off, they might even put you down for being white.

[Via Rog C]

Speaking of "Ghost Guns"...

In a new development in the Fast and Furious gunwalking case, the Justice Department's Inspector General (IG) is making inquiries into the possible existence of a missing third weapon in the 2010 murder of Border Patrol agent Brian Terry, CBS News has learned. [More] 

Vanished into thin air, like a spirit in the night...

The Phantom Menace

What did Count Floyd used to say? Really scary, kids! [More]

UPDATE: Kurt ain't afraid o' no ghost...

[Via LS]

We're the Only Ones Watching Your Six Enough

A Bay Area Rapid Transit police officer accidentally shot and killed a fellow officer Tuesday in the first on-duty fatality in the department's 42-year history, authorities said. [More]

That's not quite accurate, but I don't suppose Oscar Grant counted...

[Via Dan K]

This Day in History: January 22

Instead of complying with this condition, they have gone on in their encroachments both on the New York and New Hampshire sides, and there is at this moment every symptom of approaching hostility with each of them. In this delicate crisis, the interposition of Congress is again called for, and, indeed, seems to be indispensable; but whether in the way of military coercion, or a renewal of former overtures, or by making the first a condition of a refusal of the last, is not so unanimously decided. [More]

Gun ‘study’ suggests agenda ‘science’ with omission of key considerations

That makes it awful tough to distill everything down and blame guns, particularly without comparing lethal outcomes in the criminal population with lethal outcomes in households that do not engage in abusive conduct. [More]

Today’s Gun Rights Examiner column notes the most significant data is often that which is omitted. Y’know, there’s a reason why STD rates among streetwalkers and johns aren’t reflective of those within monogamous couples.

We're the Only Ones Shopping Enough

Damn if this doesn't happen to me all the time, too, but in fairness, this is only his second one. [More]


And Leonard Urban: You crack me up!

Shelter in Place

Shooting reported at Purdue University [More]

Oh, pshaw...

Snowden...Paging Mr. Snowden...

From a pal of mine:

You know it just struck me that given ... the domestic spying issues of late has anyone considered that DOJ may be actively getting attorney client and defense strategy from these spying programs???? Has anyone in congress asked DOJ? NSA? Is this not a worthy question?

Hey, it doesn't hurt to ask--but who and how?  There is a person who's the logical one to ask, but it's not exactly like Edward Snowden is an easy guy to approach these days. So I sent this to the Freedom of the Press Foundation (lefties, of course, but VLLA SELLA 'n all that):

Run Ben Run?

The solicitation email that sent me to this site promised:

Right to Keep & Bear Arms. It’s a vital part of our Bill of Rights! End of story! We will not stop criminals by disarming Americans. 

Pardon me if I defer to Kurt on this:

But when asked whether people should be allowed to own “semi-automatic weapons,” the doctor replied: “It depends on where you live.”

These people just don't get it, but they think by throwing some pandering words into their fundraising pitches, enough Lee Greenwood types will open their wallets.

And they're right about that.

Chasing the Red Dot

Heading up to the State House in a bit. Yet a-frickin-gain, the Dem are floating yet another anti-RKBA bill: HB 1589-FN, AN ACT requiring background checks for all firearm sales, in its entirety. Also known as universal background checks, or universal preemptively-prove-your-innocence. Representatives Hall, 1:15PM. [More]

 Why? Because they hate you.

Delay of Game

Time for Backup Plan B:

I'm not letting you guys off that easy.

By Any Other Name

See, it all depends on who's got it. [More]

That makes all the difference in the world.

We're the Only Ones Ignored Enough

I trust no one needs to ask why that is... [More]

A Matter of Public Safety

See, David Gregory is an asset... [More]

Laying Down the AstroTurf in Oregon

It helps when you can buy it by the roll. [Watch]

[Via @ElliottBobert]