Whatever Supreme Court decides in gun carry case, infringements will continue

While different legal minds and "informed" court-watchers are nattering on about judicial review, and whether intermediate or strict scrutiny should apply (and perhaps even contesting how many angels can dance on the head of a pin), what the High Court will not address, should they elect to hear the case, are the clear words those of us, without robes and law degrees and political connections with attendant obligations, understand instinctively: 

"... shall not be infringed." [More]

My latest JPFO Alert notes an admittedly important decision may be forthcoming, but even if it is, and even if it's in our favor, the core principle at the heart of the right to keep and bear arms will still have not been touched.

Establishment Republicans for Freedom!

Part of an email I received:

Well hell, if Rinsed Prepuce is for it...

I wonder if I could get any with this logo?

A Representative of the People

Just don't expect her to answer any questions she doesn't like. [Watch]

We're the Only Ones Dogged Enough

A California deputy accidentally shot himself while trying to kill a dog that he said was threatening his life on Wednesday, but video captured by a local television station later showed the animal much smaller than reported and peacefully playing with children. [More]

As honest as he is brave, I see...maybe that's why they didn't release his name.

How'd you like to be that spokesflack making excuses for him?

[Via Florida Guy] 

Jan Brewer Has a Big "But"

"I am a strong proponent of the Second Amendment, and I have signed into law numerous pieces of legislation to advance and protect gun rights. However... [More]

Stop right there, liar.

Expanded Carry in GA

In "Everytown" in Georgia, much to the spittle-flecked indignation of the antis... [More]

All Kinds of Opportunities for the Next Snowden

ATF plans new case management system [More]

Can it trace walked guns to the heads of cartels?  And will they also be able to access all those gun shop record scans I keep hearing about?

I don't suppose they have any plans to input and index that Indiana Jones warehouse full of obscure and often contradictory letter rulings people never seem to find out about until they're facing financial and legal ruin...?

Hey, maybe it will let them book hotels...

[Via Tom Skoch]

We're the Only Ones Scoping Things Out Enough

According to the sources, the official allegedly spread the word that whomever took the scope could place it in his unlocked car with no questions asked. The sources claim a top official in the department then walked in with the scope a half hour later. [More]

So much for "core values."

[Via Florida Guy]

Something Will Happen

"We are a nation of laws, not of men and women.” [More]

Yeah. Who do these people think they are, Jeh Johnson?

The guy who said illegals have "earned the right"  to vote in more "progressive" edicts?

Or Eric Holder,  Mr. Selective Enforcement?

Yeah, somethings' gonna happen all right...

Inspector Javert

Unbelievably, Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney Russ Hauge, a Democrat, has still not stopped his witch hunt, even though his waste of millions of dollars of taxpayers’ money for almost 15 years has resulted in no convictions against Carter. [More]

 This guy.

One Man's Terrorist...

I'll be (once again) joining Joe Newby this evening at 7:30 p.m. Eastern to discuss Harry Reid's "domestic terrorism" charge, and the implications for gun owners.

The show broadcasts from 4 to 6 p.m. Pacific Time, 7 to 9 Eastern. Adjust as appropriate for your time zone and click here to listen.

I Thought We'd Just Been Through This...

Seen on CSGV's Facebook page:

Again they're wrong. I don't fear them taking our guns. I don't think they can. And if they fear us taking their children, well, paranoia is a sickness that says a lot about its sufferers.

I'm still not all that certain we should have pulled back on this.  As I said to Jeff Knox in "comments":

Jeff, I am not convinced either, but if I am going to publicly pin it on the Bloombergians, proof is needed. While I have not seen them crowing about this, which favors the suspicion that they would rather not call attention to the source for reasons of their own, the standard I am compelled to use is one of reasonable doubt. As such, the presumption is "not guilty." Perhaps your contacts and investigative skills will strike pay dirt, in which case you will have a scoop that will draw much deserved attention for TFC. I know I'm going to keep looking. As the links I provide above show, assuming guns fire rounds with casings is something we have seen in the past.

The latest development there is  "Everytown's" communications director has officially denied responsibility. Still...

By the way, I noted the name of the "artist" who claimed credit for this latest graphic, and found someone with the same name and same proclivities, although I can't be certain without further confirmation...

How Do You Say "I Hate to Say I Told You So"...

...in Spanish? [More]

''We enjoyed two months of freedom, and the federal government came to remove it.''

Sorpresa, sorpresa, sorpresa!

ACTION SQUAD!

Stop, or we'll throw up our hands! [More]

If It Works for You, Fine

There's no need for that belligerent "load of crap" bluster. I've never been a proponent of "one size fits all," so if racking the slide is how you choose to play, go for it. [More]

I typically have responded to this scenario under the assumption that one or more intruders are in my house. Personally, I have no intention of volunteering/transmitting intelligence on:

• The fact that I am even there.
• Where I am located in the battlespace.
• Estimated size of defensive forces.
• Information on preparedness and response capabilities.

If you feel otherwise, I won't dissuade you. But for me, if some goblin is in my house, I don't want him to even know I was there, let alone where I was and what my preparations were, until he wakes up in hell and they tell him.

I Came to Casablanca for the Waters

The EPA is asserting that all ground water, whether temporary or not and regardless of size is part of the “waters of the United States.” [More]

Well, I'm on the ground in the United States, and I'm 60% (+/- a few) water.  I assumed I owned it.

Perhaps I was misinformed?

[Via Florida Guy]

We're the Only Ones Trolled Enough

“Here the #NYPD engages with its community members, changing hearts and minds one baton at a time,” a user of Occupy NYC’s twitter handle wrote under a picture of cops struggling with protesters. [More]

Here's my entry:

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abner_Louima

 Now to "tweet" this post to @NYPDnews...

[Via Bluesgal]

A Turning Tide?

NRA surprisingly credited with crafting new anti-gun laws

The tides may be turning within the National Rifle Association: according to a new report, America’s largest gun-lobbying group has helped advance three bills recently that limit firearm ownership, and more could soon be added to that list. [More]

Why the surprise?

Where you people been...?

Plenty more where that came from...

[Via bondmen]

Indie Films

Wait, that's not right... [More]

I meant Indy MILMS.

A Fourth Estate Fifth Columnist

How Chicago Became ‘Chiraq’ [More]

Well, according to "Authorized Journalist" Michale Daly, of Biden's "legitimate news media," and the Garry McCarthy quotes and observations he emphasizes, it would appear to be because of guns.

Considering who's doing the "reporting," that's hardly surprising.

We're the Only Ones Trippy Enough

[Watch]

Not only is George Bermudez a big strong man, he and his fellow force initiators are also the "Only Ones" presumed desirable to be armed as he goes about attacking multiple students.  Something about superior trustworthiness, judgment and training, all of which we see on display.

Speaking as someone who has taken an unexpected fall recently due to severe illness, and who is still recovering from the resulting broken ribs and back injury, I can tell you firsthand the force being used here could really screw somebody up, and is even potentially deadly. And for what?

Why, here's "Braveheart" now:

On "paid leave," I see.  Wonder what would have happened to a student who decided to trip him, or to a father who decided to protect his son or daughter from assault by a grown man (not really)...

This Day in History: April 23

The Recruits raising in the States from whence your Army is composed, are compleating as fast as circumstances will admit, and Portion in Code will be ready to go on to you as early as the Portion in Code which at present from a variety of Circumstances, among which Portion in Code—The State of Maryland had some Time ago. Portion in Code which have been sent on from Philadelpa, a Number also Are collected in Pensylvania. Portion in Code Our Information respecting the Enemys Intentions and their future Mode of War is more clearly ascertained, as well as our knowledge of the Support and Assistance which we expect from our Ally. Portion in Code You are not insensible of the Disadvantages we have ever experienced in attempts. Portion in Code It having hitherto proved. Portion in Code. [More]