The additional guidance issued today notes “the ruling applies only to handguns,” noting it is still illegal for citizen to carry long guns or shotguns. Importantly, it noted “possession of a firearm outside the home or business in and of itself MAY NOT be criminal,” but that District residents may only possess legally registered firearms. [More]This evening's Gun Rights Examiner report brings the latest information that's been released, and links to my archived copies of the MPD Palmer guidance directives issued yesterday and today.
Monday, July 28, 2014
Lanier clarifies rules for carrying guns in D.C.
The Reason Why
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Ah, so that's why! There's no other reason people could disagree with Ed, here?
There certainly is no small amount of narcissim and projection going on in this one.
Ah well, you know what I always say about "progressives" and Opposite Day...
[Via Nelson W]
DC Metro Police Impact of Palmer on Firearms Enforcement
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WarOnGuns has obtained an attachment copy of Chief Lanier's Sunday order in re Palmer and posted it on Scribd, available now for sharing and downloading.
The email from the Office of Communications said:
This is the teletype that has been issued until further analysis and review of the recent decision.
Please see statement from Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier:“Unfortunately the recent court ruling has left many unanswered questions. We are meeting with the legal team for the City now to try to get those answers. We will be issuing additional guidance to the force and the public shortly. As soon as we have that guidance ready will get it out immediately.”
See, THIS is Why We Need Registration
And background checks. Don't forget the background checks. [More]
I think the MILMs ought to send a contingent over to Afghanistan to show everybody their mottled mammaries...
I think the MILMs ought to send a contingent over to Afghanistan to show everybody their mottled mammaries...
First Do No Harm
A Florida law that restricts doctors from discussing gun ownership with their patients is a "legitimate regulation of professional conduct," a federal appeals court ruled on Friday. [More]But...but...but if I can't go to medical experts for gun safety advice, who can I go to?
[Via Uncle Al]
We're the Only Ones February-December Enough
Gregory, 75, remains in the Mayes County jail on two complaints of lewd molestation involving a child under the age of 16. [More]Let's just hope the old coot wasn't too cheap to buy her (him?) an age-appropriate dinner.
We're the Only Ones Retaliatory Enough
Embattled town of Campbell Police Chief Tim Kelemen pleaded not contest today to a misdemeanor that accuses him of using a tea party activist’s information online during work hours to retaliate for a federal lawsuit brought against him. [More]What a punk. Just the kind of juvenile moron to be setting the tone.
[Via Bluesgal]
We're the Only Ones Stomping Enough
NYPD Officer Loses Badge and Gun After Stomping on a Man’s Head [More]What kind of animals need "training" to tell them you don't stomp on a helpless and pinned man's head?
Oh, I'm sorry, Bratton said he "might" order new training.
[Via Florida Guy]
Run Where, Exactly?
So is he going to answer this?UPDATE: Well, I got an answer for Liston:
http://www.examiner.com/article/gun-rights-quiz-for-dr-ben-carson
How about some unequivocal specifics to undo some of the damage he has done to his credibility with gun owners? How about running toward addressing their legitimate concerns, instead of away from them?
Or should I instead convey the campaign's silence and avoidance?
It is very unlikely Dr.Carson will be able to respond to this, he has been very busy lately. His book tours are very time consuming, and you would have to contact him directly for a response. The Draft Ben Carson effort is not associated with Dr.Carson, meaning, we can not communicate with him by law. However, everything Dr.Carson has stated concerning gun laws is below. Rest assured, he certainly does support the 2nd Amendment."Rest assured"? Did they really just say that? To me?
Does Dr. Carson support the Second Amendment? - Yes.***** Dr. Carson wants to keep guns out of the hands of mentally impaired individuals and violent criminals, and he fully supports gun ownership for law-abiding citizens.
Some of his comments include: “To threaten the Second Amendment rights of ordinary American citizens is itself insanity. Those wishing to ban all assault weapons fail to understand the original intent of the Second Amendment.”
"I used to think they (guns) needed to be registered, but if you register them they just come and find you and take your guns."
"If we were only concerned about external forces, then we would be okay, but there are some pretty sinister internal forces."
"I truly believe in Second Amendment rights. I would never advocate anything to interfere with Second Amendment rights; however, I do think we have to be intelligent."
We need to engage in a discussion about, 'Is there something we can do?'" (about keeping guns away from criminals and mentally ill people.)
"We have to keep in mind that law-abiding American citizens absolutely should have gun rights."
Thanks,
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I wonder if Kurt will...
So: How do we bypass the cheerleading squad and reach the man behind the curtain?
On the Horns of a Dilemma
D.C. police were told Sunday not to arrest people for carrying handguns on the street in the wake of a judge’s ruling that overturned the city’s principal gun-control law. [More]I intend to be very careful about this, not read too much into things yet, and urge caution from all. The exuberant but undisciplined, infiltrators and provocateurs could do some very simple things the media could then amplify to horrify those who know no better-- and there are a lot of those.
UPDATE: I called the Metro PD media contact person to try to get a copy of Chief Lanier's order, and have not heard back. Dave Workman beat everyone to the punch on that, and quotes it along with bringing us developing information in his column today.
NBC uses unqualified psychiatric ‘experts’ to disparage gun defense
If there are actual informed, scientific method-derived conclusions here, NBC failed to produce even one. In this case, they may as well have asked Stephen Marder, DJ Jaffe and Eve Herold what hesitation on acceleration and a “check engine” light on the dashboard signified, and then asked them to fix the problem instead of consulting a qualified mechanic. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes anyone consulting an expert in one field for professional advice in another is just plain nuts.
A Man of... No, It Can't Be "God"
No one was "brandishing" their guns. [More]
I know. I was there. And you brought it all on yourselves.
The closest anyone came was some idiot "real reporter" asking people to take their guns out of their holsters for the camera, and event organizers warned the crowd about that as soon as they heard a "real reporter" had no idea why that's not a good idea.
You're either a liar or an ignoramus, "Reverend."
Do you even know what "brandishing" is?
UPDATE: And what the hell is a "fully loaded ammunition cartridge"?
I know. I was there. And you brought it all on yourselves.
The closest anyone came was some idiot "real reporter" asking people to take their guns out of their holsters for the camera, and event organizers warned the crowd about that as soon as they heard a "real reporter" had no idea why that's not a good idea.
You're either a liar or an ignoramus, "Reverend."
Do you even know what "brandishing" is?
UPDATE: And what the hell is a "fully loaded ammunition cartridge"?
Those Who Cannot Remember the Past
Knesset tightens gun control with no opposition [More]Fools. And we're supposed to "stand with" this?
Oh, but this is different, because SECURITY!
What, as in "being necessary to the security of a free State"?
We're the Only Ones with a Youthful Outlook Enough
Officer Wendel Palmer, 46, was found guilty of repeatedly sexually assaulting a then-10-year-old girl from 2004 to 2006. [More]And again with the Eternal Question...
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The good -- this comment, left under yesterday's column by WoG Correspondent "russn8r":
The ugly -- the comment was in response to a troll (that is, a demonstrable sadist-psychopath / infiltrator/disruptor), who in typical "progressive" fashion, along with demanding no guns and urging everyone to join Everytown in the various steaming piles he's dropped all over the comments section, tells a pro-gun woman to "Please have that fascist gash of yours sealed so as not to produce defective brats we have to support" and then concludes "She's probably a lesbian anyway."
I find it encouraging. The totalitarians have nothing else, and every time they resort to Alinsky Rule 5, which is every time they troll, they further demonstrate that for "progressives," every day IS Opposite Day.
Your philosophical forefathers also had courts in NAZI Germany, the Soviet Union, Communist China, communist Mexico during the Cristero Wars, communist Cambodia, Rwanda, Guatemala, Turkey, and other places, to "protect" the people after you disarmed them with gun control. Yet tens of millions of defenseless victims were murdered BY THEIR OWN GOVERNMENTS after your gun controls disarmed them and left them totally defenseless.The bad -- the comment has not appeared and has been "awaiting moderation" since yesterday. That probably means the Prozis have been flagging it as "offensive." It also reflects defective moderation, as several times over the past week they've let spam comments through that I've had to email them about with delete requests. And they also let vicious troll comments through, which brings me to...
The ugly -- the comment was in response to a troll (that is, a demonstrable sadist-psychopath / infiltrator/disruptor), who in typical "progressive" fashion, along with demanding no guns and urging everyone to join Everytown in the various steaming piles he's dropped all over the comments section, tells a pro-gun woman to "Please have that fascist gash of yours sealed so as not to produce defective brats we have to support" and then concludes "She's probably a lesbian anyway."
I find it encouraging. The totalitarians have nothing else, and every time they resort to Alinsky Rule 5, which is every time they troll, they further demonstrate that for "progressives," every day IS Opposite Day.
The Mills of God
A good comment, written in German, posted under my DC gun decision article:
Hey, God helps those who help themselves.
And those mills won't grind at all unless people take the initiative and help with all the needed tasks.
Gottes Mühlen mahlen langsam, mahlen aber trefflich klein.My addendum, posted here:
Die Kleine Rote Henne: "Wer wird das Getreide zu Mühle bringen und es mahlen?"Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Willis?
Hey, God helps those who help themselves.
And those mills won't grind at all unless people take the initiative and help with all the needed tasks.
This Day in History: July 28
Desertions of soldiers engaged for the war continue, or have rather encreased. A steady old serjeant, corporal and three men have gone off from the 5. Massachusetts regiment; some of them have families; it is thought they have gone to them, and that the service would be promoted by sending an officer after these and others. I have thought it might be attended with good consequences, for unless something is done to bring the deserters back others will be prompted to follow them. [More]