So what can we demonstrate or infer from Saturday’s round of picks, with an eye toward who has shown true faith and allegiance, particularly toward the right to secure all others, the Second Amendment? [More]“Fidelity” to what, exactly?
Monday, May 15, 2017
FBI’s Motto Key to Vetting Director Candidates
Armed American Radio Redux
Guest Lineup: HUGE lineup! Rock River Arm’ Sarah Larson gives her company statement. David Codrea brings a heartfelt remembrance of Bob Owens and his recent passing, Alexander Roubian, and Rob Pincus discuss traffic stops while armed. AWR Hawkings brings his Breitbart News work to AAR and Law of Self Defense author, Andrew Branca discusses the same traffic stops, fourth amendment and 2A issues. [Listen]I was on in the second segment of Hour Two.
All Fired Up
Gunfire victimizing Kansas Citians at alarming rate [More]So when "Only Ones" take out a perp, do these "Authorized Journalists" stay consistent and credit "gunfire"?
What did Mr. Pynchon say...?
[Via bondmen]
When Seconds Count
“Is somebody going to come over here? If not, I’m going to take care of this.” [More]You can't always lock yourself in your car. And depending on what the attacker has, that might end up being the worst thing you could do.
[Via Florida Guy]
We're the Only Ones Off Roster Enough
“In some instances, ATF has discovered officers who purchased more than 100 “off roster” firearms that were subsequently transferred to non-law enforcement individuals,” Harden continued. “Such transactions potentially constitute violations of federal firearms laws, to include dealing firearms without a FFL, and lying on a federal firearms form when purchasing said firearm — also known as “straw purchasing.” [More]Gee, special privileges lead to a sense of entitlement that the rules don't apply. Who knew?
[Via Jeet]
Service Guarantees Citizenship
The state Senate last week approved a popular House measure to allow veterans and those on active duty over 18 and under 21 to get a Nevada carry permit. [More]Are you doing your part?
Tales of the Unexpected?
At a rambunctious town hall in his district, Rep. Dave Brat, R-Va., ran into something he probably never expected to see in his district: voters booing the concept of fundamental, God-given rights. [More]I don't know that I agree.
He's been around long enough I'm sure he realizes the resentful grievances these raging creatures have is -- and always have been -- with "the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God."
[Via Mack H]
A Prohibited Person
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca was sentenced Friday to three years in prison for obstructing a federal investigation into corruption and civil rights violations at the jail that Baca supervised. [More]Couldn't happen to a nicer gungrabber.
[Via William T]
Try It, You'll Like It
USMC Unit Deploys to Norway with Suppressors, Doesn’t Want to Go Back [More]What they're doing in Norway notwithstanding, the experience-based reaction is interesting and a key to increasing demand. It sure makes the infringements against them seem absurdly evil.
[Via Florida Guy]
A Permanent Solution
But Superior Court Judge James Cox refused to evict the 65-year-old's nightmare tenant and gave him a five-yard restraining order. He told them both to attend a court hearing in two weeks for them to organize a permanent solution. [More]Man that judge is good! His mandate was so effective they didn't even need that hearing!
We're the Only Ones Rolling Over Enough
A Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation officer ran over three Crandon Park beachgoers with his county truck as they lay on the sand Friday evening ... The officer, whose name has not been released ... had not been cited. [More]If you don't like the way he drives, get off the damn beach.
We're the Only Ones Intoxicating Enough
Hamilton County sheriff's discipline of drunken deputies called too lax [More]Hey, they just want to make it to Froggy's at the end of their shift.
[Via Smitty]
Less than Ideal Conceal?
Gun disguised as smartphone made by US based Ideal Conceal about to go on sale [More]
Note the criticism of the concept by the police trainer. You can learn more about his creds, and they are considerable, here.
Undoubtedly its deployment and capacity limitations make it less than ideal for all situations, but it would still be plenty better than nothing for many situations. Plus I just think it's kind of a neat idea, and obviously a labor of ingenuity and love. And there are a couple advantages I can think of:
There are many urban and commercial areas in "open carry" states, where bearing arms has not been normalized. And that's something to consider for gun owners who refuse to get a concealed carry "permit" out of principle (and are tired of putting themselves at "legal" risk by carrying anyway), and who wish to avoid the negative consequences of standing out in the crowd by wearing openly.
Plus, Chuck Schumer hates them.
Plus, Chuck Schumer hates them.