Inconveniently for those who profit from blaming tools for evil, he did not use demonized items portrayed as “assault weapons” or “high-capacity clips.” In a state rated tops for gun laws by the Brady Campaign, there is nothing much else to do, short of a total ban, which, of course, is what angry citizen disarmament zealots with self-control issues called for, unmindful of a coordinated effort to hide the end game and work toward it in increments. That makes it problematic for those characterizing further restrictions as “common-sense gun laws” and “a good first step.” [More]My latest GUNS Magazine "Rights Watch" column notes the antis can't always get what they want.
Monday, June 02, 2014
Gun-Grabbers Can’t Get No Satisfaction
Police ‘double tap’ evidence erased after Ohio AG asked to investigate
While it’s unclear if that qualifies as an infraction for interfering with an official investigation, it nonetheless suggest a reflex behavior, and makes it fair to wonder if that is part of a pattern, and what that says about character. [More]Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes some "disappeared" evidence and wonders if that is indicative of something deeper.
Last Night on Armed American Radio
Mark welcomes regular contributor, Alan Gottlieb of the Second Amendment Foundation along with Executive Director of the Gun Owners of America, Larry Pratt, documentary film director Michael Collins and US combat veteran Anthony Anderson, regular contributors David Codrea and George Hill.
We're the Fauxnly Ones Intrusive Enough
According to the police report, the renter responded to a knock at the door and the suspects told her they were with the East Point Police Department. [More]Thank goodness they were only Fauxnly Ones. Had they been real Only Ones, things would not have ended well.
You're aware of this archive, right? You never know when you might have to prove you had reason to doubt authenticity...
[Via Florida Guy]
Students for Concealed Carry
They're putting together a national conference in Washington, DC on Aug. 5. [More]
John Lott will be participating, and they add "right now we're looking at several survivors of attacks in gun-free zones, academic administrators and security experts to speak about the effects of armed civilians in 'sensitive areas.'"
I understand there will be a limited number of travel vouchers made available to help some young people attend -- there are plenty of details yet to be worked out and that's all I have at the moment.
As I learn more, you'll learn more. I suggest if you're interested, join the above-linked Facebook group.
John Lott will be participating, and they add "right now we're looking at several survivors of attacks in gun-free zones, academic administrators and security experts to speak about the effects of armed civilians in 'sensitive areas.'"
I understand there will be a limited number of travel vouchers made available to help some young people attend -- there are plenty of details yet to be worked out and that's all I have at the moment.
As I learn more, you'll learn more. I suggest if you're interested, join the above-linked Facebook group.
We're the Only Ones Saying "Bottoms Up!" Enough
A man, falsely suspected of carrying drugs, forced to undergo multiple anal cavity searches ... at least three police officers involved in the case are still on the job, while the status of three others remains a secret. [More]And naturally:
“We follow the law in every aspect, and we follow policies and protocols that we have in place.”Sounds to me like the ironically named Gigante needs his turn in the barre
Deming, huh? That's Reese country.
Disassociation
No mentioning Texas prohibits handgun open carry was wrong. [More]
My position is more of an observation.
This "Only Ones" reaction concerns me more.
My position is more of an observation.
This "Only Ones" reaction concerns me more.
Anybody Watching "Turn"?
The Brits confiscated colonists' guns in last night's episode. The arguments against it were pretty right on.
We're the Only Ones Wheeling and Dealing Enough
What gets me is the school CYA administrators say they're going to review policies and training, as if a functional human being needs special instructions to know this is wrong. [More]
[Via Florida Guy]
[Via Florida Guy]
History Lesson
While the "academics" are busily rewriting and suppressing history to advance their Prozi agenda, Dave Kopel reminds us why knowing what came before can be so important in his brief on magazine capacity. [More]
Since it's written by the victors, let's win.
I got the link from The Captain's Journal , which also has some thoughts on the problems at Colt and the Lawbreaker-in-Chief.
Since it's written by the victors, let's win.
I got the link from The Captain's Journal , which also has some thoughts on the problems at Colt and the Lawbreaker-in-Chief.
The Patriot Vanishes
George Washington gets one brief mention; other founders, such as Benjamin Franklin and James Madison, none. [More]Gee, I wonder where the collectivists learned that from?
[Via Michael G]
The Folks with All the Answers
A Day of Silent Recognition – a day of contemplative silence on April 5th to bear witness to the violence caused by guns in the local community. [More]Mean old guns, causing all that violence...
Rats. It's over and done with, and I missed it.
Following the Advice of Experts
Just give attackers what they want. [Watch]
Besides, resistance is futile.
And guns are bad.
Besides, bears are our friends.
Besides, resistance is futile.
And guns are bad.
Besides, bears are our friends.
This Day in History: June 2
Then took up the Within Named Thomas Gardner and dont think him a proper Person to pass this Post and do therefore Order him to West Point under Guard. [More]