Shadow Soldier is the story of J.D. Wilkes as he comes of age during the tumultuous times of the Civil War. Forced from his home by the political tensions of the times he ventures out into postbellum Texas. He is manipulated and used until he learns to fight back. [More]T.L. Davis has a new book that you can preview for free.
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Opening Chapter
Time to Refill the Prescription
- ‘MedPage Today’ Reverts to Orthodox Anti-Gunism
- America, Guns, and Freedom — Part I
- America, Guns, and Freedom — Part II
- America, Guns, and Freedom — Part III
- Claremont Institute’s Publius Fellows’ July 4 Trip to the Range
- The Death of Gun Control?
- 2016 Journalist’s Guide to Gun Violence Coverage–Part 1
- 2016 Journalist’s Guide to Gun Violence Coverage–Part 2
We're the Only Ones Pain in the Neck Enough
A police officer in Mississippi was fired for using excessive force against a shoplifting suspect in a Walmart parking lot. Dashcam footage from the July 16 incident shows officer Daniel Starks firing his stun gun against a handcuffed man’s neck. [More]I notice none of the "good apples" intervened...
[Via Neil W]
Something to Do
We hear from gun owners every day who ask “What can I do?” Well folks, this is what you can do. [More]Now we see how many doing the asking really want to know...
Hey, If You're Not Doing Anything Wrong...
‘Quiet Skies’ Is a New Secret Federal Marshals Program to Spy on Ordinary Americans Who Travel by Plane [More]You can't be too careful about who might own a giant inflatable pink pig...
[Via CDT]
Polar Opposites
What kind of people sit around for days knowing an animal is suffering an agonizingly slow death and do nothing but plan how to use that suffering animal to make money? [More]Knowing they then lied about it to advance a redistributionist agenda, I have to ask if that's a trick question.
[Via Florida Guy]
The Monster Factory
The Company They Keep
FBI partners with left-leaning Southern Poverty Law Center on hate crimes [More]And if you're against embedded domestic enemies infesting federal and state agencies, you're not just a hater, you're "anti-government"!
Impressive man, that Gen. Boykin, in spite of SPLC's smear job by filing his entry under "fighting hate/extremist" categories.
His role advising Janet Reno on Waco is not forgotten, but it is documented as not one of advocacy. That said, it would be interesting to hear his retrospective assessment on both the Godliness and the constitutionality of that operation.
[Via Jess]
We're the Only Ones Responding Enough
Aurora police fatally shoot armed resident who killed intruder during home invasion [More]I guess a gun in the home does make it more dangerous, at least when "trained professionals" are involved...
[Via Florida Guy]
We're the Only Ones Selective Enough
PORTLAND POLICE REFUSED TO HELP ICE AGENTS WHO CALLED 911, AGENTS SAY [More]Hasn't it been well-established they have no duty to protect?
Or the consequences of wrong thinking...?
Supposed Areas of Agreement on ‘Gun Control’ – Not So Settled
Among the respondents surveyed, “legislative analysts working for gun policy advocacy organizations” might be better described as “apparatchiks” than “experts.” While it appears NRA and NSSF were included, most organizations represented are a rogue’s gallery of gun-grabbers motivated to parrot talking points, not advance “science.” [More]How many people have to "agree" before your rights become theirs to deny?
We're the Only Ones Colliding Enough
According to YPD, two police officers driving separate vehicles were involved in a collision with minor injuries at approximately 5:33 p.m. Both officers were involved in a foot pursuit at the time of the accident. [More]What?
Monday, July 30, 2018
Secret Service School Violence Guide Fails to Deliver on Stated Purpose
Exactly what will any of the actual “first responders” be prepared to do to “prevent targeted school violence”? [More]How can someone prevent violence if he is deliberately mandated defenseless because he is not deemed "elite" and "worthy"?
Well, I'm Back
Sort of.
I'll be spending the next two days playing catch-up, meeting article commitments and promoting the new stuff. I'm still not ready to acknowledge or process tips so please save yourself the effort and don't send any. I had over 400 emails on my return that there's no way I'll be able to get to, so sorry, but I did try to head that off.
Should be back up and running as usual by Wednesday...
Friday, July 20, 2018
Hiatus
I'll be gone until the 30th. Please hold off on comments, emails and social media communications until I return, as I won't be able to attend to anything sent during my absence.
AmmoLand should be publishing a few more of my submissions in the interim. I won't be around to post announcements, so anyone interested can check my summary page to see what turns up there.
South Africa Gun-Grab a Necessary Step toward Anticipated ‘Slaughter’
Such a requirement could not come at a more dangerous time. Not only is land being taken from whites, the political sentiment and rhetoric in the country is heating up to the point of being explosive. [More]Hey, they're only after the "illegal guns," right? So what's the problem?
Virgin Territory
Republican lawmakers are inquiring into an order from U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Kenneth Mapp that theoretically allowed the state to seize citizens’ firearms ahead of Hurricane Irma last year. [More]They're just getting around to this now? And they'll do what with it?
Some of us were urging an exercise of constitutional powers 10 months ago.
And sorry about the Twitter link. That's on Fox.
[Via Jess]
Nothing Personal...
Democratic Candidate’s Husband Received $700,000 From Firms Tied to Ukrainian Contract Killing Sponsor [More]So "fighting for gun control is personal for her"...
[Via Jess]
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Speer Takes Much Different Approach than Hornady When It Comes to Police Ammo Sales
“We are proud to support a majority of the nation’s law enforcement agencies and we will continue to focus on providing the best ammunition to their officers each and every day. We are honored to be the ammunition brand of choice for the nation’s largest agency, the New York City Police Department. Speer Gold Dot duty and training rounds have a 20-year history supporting more than 35,000 NYPD officers who protect and serve their communities.” [More]The enforcers they are proud to support are more than willing to ruin the life of any citizen caught up in New York City's innumerable citizen disarmament Intolerable Acts.
Modus Operandi
MamaLiberty, RIP
I’ve just heard from Bill St. Clair, who heard from one of her neighbors, that Susan Callaway, our MamaLiberty, has died. [More]She was a valued contibutor and colleague.
This is what she believed.
It's nice to see from Claire's and other sites that good and true people appreciated her. That's a life's goal we should all strive to attain.
Eating Their Own
He explains: “I once had a well paid job in what might be described as the social justice industry. Then I upset the wrong person, and within a short window of time, I was considered too toxic for my employer’s taste. I was publicly shamed, mobbed, and reduced to a symbol of male privilege. I was cast out of my career and my professional community.” [More]You know what that reminds me of...?
[Via League B]
This Must Be Some of That 'Toxic Masculinity' We Keep Hearing About
ICE Breaker
GOP legislators wrapped the unpopular “Abolish ICE!” campaign around House Democrats on Wednesday, by forcing a floor vote where 167 Democrats abstained or voted against a resolution praising the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. [More]So, Breitbart-- why no mention of "Republican" Justin Amash's betrayal?
"We libertarians..."?
You mean this, Mr. "Representative"? And I don't suppose you'd care to address this?
[Via Mack H]
Causing Quite the Führer
I know other Holocaust survivors who feel as I do, but fear speaking out against the tide of ignorant self-righteousness with massive media support. Misappropriating the Never Again! slogan to protest school murders trades on the outrage of the Holocaust, diluting its unique, well-established seven-decades-long connection to this singular historical event. The senseless murder of one person or 14 or 6,000 is tragic and reprehensible, but it is not the Holocaust. [More]What do you expect from people who wear armbands?
[Via Steve T]
Rest Assured
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Aside from advancing the absurd "botched gun sting" deception, anybody see anything other than double-talk coming out of ol' Buddy here? Every time one of these guys (or Fairfax, for that matter) says "Rest assured," it's like code for you're being played. Resting and trusting them to actually do something means nothing will get done -- which is the plan.
Yet again they have been given leads they have the power to follow, and yet again the deniers can count on cover from the glad-handers.
[Via Wynn A]
Delaying the Inevitable
Ninth Circuit Upholds Preliminary Injunction Against Newsom’s Standard Capacity Magazine Ban [More]I wouldn't view this so much a "blow" as a "temporary setback."
By pretending the biggest threat doesn't exist, the "gun groups" are pretty much guaranteeing the day will come when legislatures and courts provide no relief.
[Via Rough and Ready]
The News Caper of Record
“Carlos Slim and the New York Times will stop at nothing to fight against my strong platform of supporting the rule of law, building the wall, and putting Americans ahead of big business intent on flooding our borders with low-skilled labor from the south, but I never thought they’d break into someone’s apartment,” Corey Stewart said in a statement. [More]Hey, propaganists that covered up genocide are capable of anything.
I'm just surprised none of them have been caught walking guns to Mexico -- yet.
[Via Felix B]
A Cascade of Failure
Fitting the Profile
Palacios was the only Democrat running in the primary election for the Gainesville-area seat. Her lawsuit says Palacios, who was born in Mexico, has lived in Georgia since 2009 and became a U.S. citizen in 2017. [More]Who says it's wrong to stereotype?
[Via Felix B]
None Dare Call It Treason
Exclusive Video: Let Us Describe It to You
A Riverside gun store owner has harsh words for Sacha Baron Cohen after he says he caught the actor showing up to his business in disguise and under false pretense, and it was all caught on surveillance video. The video was provided exclusively to FOX 11. [More]So after bragging about it, you guys don't think it would be a good idea to ... you know ... show the video?
[Via Roger J]
UPDATE: Looks like others figured out what to do with the scoop.
[Via Mack H]
The Properties of Freedom
Fish or Cut Bait
We're the Only Ones Arresting Enough
Police officers aren't counselors. They are enforcers of legislation, peace and order. The type of help that police provide is called arrest. [More]Or stepping things up a notch...
A trope comes to mind.
Think before inviting them in. Is there another course of action available?
And do remember Prof. Duane's sound advice.
[Via Michael G]
SQUEAL Team Six
Ricky doesn't like the idea and patronizingly dismisses her fears, claiming that a gun would only make her a danger to herself and others. Although the audience knows that SEALs and their families are in actual danger, Ricky "promises" they'll be safe without a gun. [More]Well, as long as stage props say so...
[Via Michael G]
The Only Thing
We're the Only Ones Texting Enough
Enemies Foreign and Domestic
San Francisco began registering non-citizens, including undocumented immigrants, to register to vote Monday in the November election for the city school board, reported The San Francisco Chronicle. [More]Talk about "disenfranchising voters"...
So we've got... a list with addresses...?
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
And This Sends What Message?
It was Ted Nugent's management that made the decision to not allow guns into the show. The Berglund Center said because it is city owned, it can't keep guns out unless the performers are the ones who request it, and that it was actually in Nugent's contract all along, but was in a sub-contract between Nugent and his promoter that wasn't shared with Berglund Center management until the last minute. [More]Why doesn't that suprise me?
Incontinence Panties Needed for Press Card-Toting Iowans
Liability, transparency and accountability needed for gun-toting Iowans [More]Just the"legal" ones, right?
If things went down as stated, why this guy wasn't charged does seem pretty baffling. But that hardly means the rest of us need to have our rights infringed and our privacy invaded just to satisfy a bunch of indignant Fourth Estate Fifth Columnists who don't know the difference between fragments and shrapnel.
[Via Mark L]
That Would Make a Great Companion Video
Leonardo Alcivar, Rep. Stefanik's campaign manager, claimed that the emergence of the video caused Szustak to create a public scene on an Amtrak train. In a tweet with the hashtag #EpicAcelaMeltdown, Alcivar said Szustak was screaming about the video for an hour and a half. [More]The thing is, Stefanik deserves some uncomfortable public exposure herself.
[Via Jeet]
Culture Shock
That’s why opposition to large-scale Muslim immigration into Europe (or America) also has little or nothing to do with xenophobia, racism (Muslim is not a race anyway) or nativism. It has to do with changing European values. Large-scale Muslim immigration to Europe will do to Europe’s values what large-scale northern-state immigration has done to Florida and what large-scale European immigration did to the native culture of North America. [More]First of all,if you subscribe to the Bering Strait land bridge theory, there are no "native Americans." But the point is ceded and recalls an argument I've made before:
What I would admit to is being a culturist and an ideologist, noting that some cultures and ideologies are superior at encouraging individualism, liberty, prosperity and innovation over others.[Via Mack H]
Company Aims to Bypass ‘Build Party’ Restrictions by Offering Nonprofit Classes
A gun parts entrepreneur believes he has found a way around restrictions that shot down so-called “build parties” in which machine shops would be used to convert “80% lower receivers” into firearms. Stephen Bozich, has created Armed & Safe Firearm Training Academy, and proposes conducting classes as a way around government-defined “engaged in the business” proscriptions. [More]The IRS says it's OK. What will ATF say?
A Perfect Storm
Day care worker who tried to kill toddler by hanging him avoids prison as judge cites 'perfect storm' of events [More]Anyone who can't be trusted with a rope...
It sounds like some can't be trusted with a gavel.
[Via Michael G]
I Left My Shart in San Francisco...
SF Mayor: ‘There’s More Feces … Than I’ve Ever Seen’ [More]What, you haven't been going to Council meetings...?
Presumption of Guilt
Terms of Surrender
Assault weapon registrations in California are up 43% under new law [More]And when they decide to ban those and have the lists to enforce it...?
Keep ignoring the obvious, "gun groups."
[Via Jess]
Evolved, Opposite Day 'Progressive'-Style
Comments are disabled for this video. [More]Well, yeah. You don't want to make them cry.
Redefining terms is an old power-grab tactic. But they have to go beyond that in their Opposite Day "inclusiveness" by excluding traditional definitions as "toxic."
Thus the only acceptable "male" is self-neutered. Until such time as the useful idiots become useless eaters...
[Via Steve T]
Boom Times
"A bowling ball WHAT?!" That's the reaction of most people who first see or hear about bowling ball mortars. Yes, they really do shoot and can launch a bowling ball almost a mile, or a much shorter distance (depending on the powder and angle of elevation). This is important if you don't have a long field to shoot in. You can easily drop a bowling ball inside 200 yards. [More]Yeah, I know-- you don't need it to hunt deer.
[Via Steve T]
Half Empty or Full?
A Fair Question
From WarOnGuns Correspondent Dave Licht in re an email he received from a manufacturer about its sale on "state compliant mags":
Instead of advertising to me every day to buy state compliant mags why don’t these companies cut off police in states that restrict my right to use their standard capacity products?
À la Barrett. Just sayin’No argument from me...
Chequita Bananas
House Democrats Frustrated With Ocasio-Cortez: She’s Making ‘Enemies,’ ‘Showing ‘Lack of Maturity’ [More]That's a nice way of saying anyone normal sees a bug-eyed Marxist loon...
It also shows the Old Guard has noticed they've created a monster and that they're being increasingly recognized as replaceable.
[Via Jess]
Where There's Smoke...
The Man Who Would Be King
Nationalism and tribalism are resurgent, barriers are being raised and borders reinforced and Soros is confronting the possibility that the goal to which he has devoted most of his wealth and the last chapter of his life will end in failure. [More]All is not lost. I understand hell has open borders and just about anybody can get in.
[Via Jess]
We're the Only Ones Indemnified Enough
We're the Only Ones Submerged Enough
The state of Missouri has revoked the peace officer license of a former highway patrol trooper who was driving a patrol boat when a handcuffed Iowa man fell out and drowned. [More]Naturally he wants to keep his career afloat so his lawyer is trying to buoy up that sinking feeling with an appeal.
[Via bondmen]
Sentiment Behind Trump Throat-Cutting ‘Artwork’ Extends to His Supporters
It’s not possible to hate a man like this and not hate those he represents. Issue advocacy voters elected Donald Trump because what he pledged in his campaign resonated with their values and the direction they’re determined to see the country move in. Those who would destroy that vision must first destroy its proponents. [More]Play domestic enemy games,win domestic enemy prizes.
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
It's Easy Enough to Grasp
Insult to Injury
The corporate owners of the Mandalay Bay casino filed suit against the victims of last year’s Las Vegas concert mass shooting, claiming it has no liability for the massacre... [More]And importantly, no duty to protect, "hotel security" notwithstanding...
What Could Go Wrong?
Keep-away
Gun owners face fines up to $10,000 for not locking up their guns under new Seattle law [More]The good news is anyone will still be able to get their hands on a pitchfork.
[Via Jess]
We're the Only Ones Black-Listing Enough
“If they have burglaries that are open cases that are not solved yet, if you see anybody black walking through our streets and they have somewhat of a record, arrest them so we can pin them for all the burglaries,” former officer Anthony De La Torre told investigators in 2014. “They were basically doing this to have a 100% clearance rate for the city.” [More]Speaking of a blacklist, guess what the very first city claimed in Florida is?
Little Big Boss would approve.
[Via Jess]
These are the Domestic Enemies the Founders Warned Us About
NEA Whistleblower: Teachers Unions Setting Stage for a Civil War [More]This is real.
And they've come for the children.
0 Degrees of Separation
All About the Benjamins
The Medium is the Message
Spoken Like a True 'Progressive'
Bill Clinton Staffer Wants to ‘Beat The Crap Out Of Rand Paul’ [More]Oh look: Erasing history.
What a "progressive" idea.
I've met Sen. Paul. He's a pretty small guy. But he strikes me as disciplined and having a steel core.
I know where I'd put MY money.
[Via Felix B]
Stealing Birthrights
CU Boulder students join effort to fight Boulder’s new assault weapon ban [More]That's forward-thinking and progressive (with no need for quotation marks this time).
Compare to:
Appeals court hears UT professors' challenge to Texas campus carry lawWhat a betrayal of the sacred obligation "to secure the Blessings of Liberty to... our Posterity." What selfish and cowardly old bastards.
[Via Michael G]
The Nuclear Option
Two workers from the Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory lost an undisclosed amount of plutonium and cesium from a rental car parked overnight in a San Antonio, Texas, hotel parking lot in a neighborhood known for car break-ins and other crimes, according to an article published Monday by the Center for Public Integrity. [More]And we're worried about these guys...
[Via Steve T]
'It Turns Out Philip was Correct'?
It was an attack on gun-rights leaders and it was done in a similar fashion to "Borat." Besides Philip, Sasha Baron Cohen tricked, lied to, and set up a host of people, including Larry Pratt, Trent Lott, Dana Rohrabacher, Joe Wilson, and Joe Walsh. [More]Sorry, but if you know there's a trap, why walk into it so thoroughly? Selective editing and playing along cannot explain away this:
I talked about this yesterday -- and its Alinsky Rule 5 implications -- with Mark Walters on Armed American Radio.
Mark is correct. It's an uncomfortable conversation. I wish those prompting it had not made it necessary.
[Via Felix B]
We're the Only Ones Seeing Enough
Well Gang, Looks Like We've Got Another Mystery on Our Hands
Because Today's the Day the Teddy Bears Have Their Picnic
The Choice is Clear
Band-Aid on Avulsion
The Republican’s Actions...
...are prior restraint infringements without due process... [More]
Is he really stupid enough to think the mob will be satisfied? Or that this will slow the young worthies down one bit?
[Via bondmen]
Monday, July 16, 2018
‘Junior’s Law’ Shows How Supposedly ‘Good’ Intentions Open Door to Tyranny
Does anyone care to speculate on the shopkeepers fate had he pulled the poor young man in and told the Trinitarios to go away? And why would citizens have a duty to try and save anyone when law enforcement does not? [More]Talk about an entirely created-by-government problem they're using as an excuse to seize even more control...
Wawaweewa!
I'm going on Armed American Radio at 4:20 Eastern to talk about Sacha Baron Cohen's set-up of some of our gun rights guys.
Go to the AAR website and click "Listen Live."
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Speed Freak
An Arizona state lawmaker was seen telling a sheriff's deputy he sometimes drives as fast as 130 or 140 mph after he was pulled over for speeding. The deputy said in a report later that the driver claimed to have legislative immunity. [More]
That hardly seems like what speech or debate clauses were set up for. And it certainly raises character questions, particularly about the way this character handles limited power.
It recalls for me a story I read as a child about a politician with far more clout who handled things with far more humility and far less arrogance.