Black Powder Blues

As a police officer and chief investigator for the Stark County Coroner’s Office explained, federal law did not require Claren to undergo a background check to purchase the replica of the antique firearm. However, it appears that Ohio's state law did require a background check. [More]

This just came across the transom as I was preparing to call it a week and I don't have much time to spend right now. I confess to never considering this before having never been in the market for one, but ILA seems to agree:

Antiques and Replicas - Antique and antique replica rifles, shotguns, or handguns are treated like modern arms for possession, carrying and purchase purposes.

I don't see where that language appears in Ohio Revised Code. What I found there says:

(L) "Dangerous ordnance" does not include any of the following: (1) Any firearm, including a military weapon and the ammunition for that weapon, and regardless of its actual age, that employs a percussion cap or other obsolete ignition system, or that is designed and safe for use only with black powder;

Well that certainly confuses the issue.

I have no idea how PLCAA would factor into any of this for civil protection, or what  the extent of damage to the company will be if it turns out this has been an ongoing practice rather than a one-time slip-up, and if this opens a door to criminal charges.

Anybody with knowledge about this know the relevant ORC section or have experience/insights? I'll make a point of checking comments over the next few hours if you do.

And none of this alters a fundamental truth.

[Via Mack H]

UPDATE: Also, would NICS be the mechanism for conducting the check, and what is the state's criminal penalty for violation?

Sacred Principles

‘‘I hope it would educate readers to realize that an attack on the First Amendment is unacceptable,’’ she said. ‘‘We are a free and independent press, it is one of the most sacred principles enshrined in the Constitution.’’ [More]

Independent? That must be why they're engineering a collaborative propaganda effort.

Let's ask Mr. Thompson what he thinks.

A Democrat Contender

'I hate this county. I prayed to God that he would curse it': Footage shows DUI arrest of congressional candidate (with VIDEO) [More]

Is .107 really enough to account for this?  The guy sounds like he has other issues.

Oh look:

The Second Amendment grants us the right to bear arms, but the courts have held that it is entirely within the right of the government to place certain restrictions on this right.

"Grants"?  As in "privileges"? (Long-timers will recall I took some heat for that one.)

Stipulated, treasonous courts have redefined"infringed," which the evil and the stupid are happy to exploit.

Which are you, Foster? Aside from nuts and drunk?

[Via William T]

The American Spirit

AMENDMENT TWO: A LEGAL IMMIGRANT’S CAUTIONARY TALE by Anonymous [More]

I missed this when it first posted.

And no, it doesn't contradict anything I say in my challenge, which acknowledges "anecdotes and isolated examples" exist.

My contention is that everything the government does, including about immigration, is illegitimate unless it fulfills the mandate of the Preamble, especially "to secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity."

Welcoming people who will support and contribute to that is absolutely consistent.

It brings to mind another piece I've been meaning to link to, one that  defines the qualities of those who will become liabilities or assets, and is an insightful and true article deserving of your cognizance and sharing:

"Presumably the qualifications for entry and naturalization will be whether those who wish to enter demonstrate a capacity to adopt the habits, manners, independence, and self-reliance of republican citizens and devotion to the principles that unite the American people. Furthermore, it would be unreasonable not to expect that potential immigrants should possess useful skills that will ensure that they will not become victims of the welfare state."

[Via Keith B]

'Suspect in Custody'

Can I be forgiven if I wonder why we haven't been given a name or any kind of description yet? [More]

[Via Jess]

Hintern Stecker

Huh.  My instinct was to call it a buttenpluger. [More]

When you don't know the language, you're stuck with Google Translate.

Fire in the hole!

Nice to See Some Get It

[More]

She's been a consistent stalwart.

The Party of Citizen Disarmament

The Democratic Party’s New Litmus Test: Gun Control - Candidates for the 2018 House midterms are pushing a muscular firearms-regulation agenda, a wholesale repositioning after the party for a generation avoided new limits [More]

Gutless Republicans dousing belly fires is the only reason I don't welcome this.

I see NRA's phony grades are once more proving a liability.  They sure can pick 'em.

[Via Mack H]

We're the Only Ones with a Nose for Crime Enough

A New Jersey police chief was busted on Thursday for trying to buy cocaine and then having it sent to his post office box, officials said. [More]

The Palisades Interstate Parkway Police?

Now who's going to protect us from air guns and marijuana?

[Via Roger J]

For the Asking

What will city leaders do to reduce gun violence? [More]

And they say there are no stupid questions...

[Via bondmen]

We're the Only Ones 'F----d Up' Enough

A rookie police officer who, according to authorities, said he had "f----d up" and "didn't know what to do" when he fatally shot an unarmed man in Pennsylvania has been charged with voluntary manslaughter, prosecutors said Tuesday. [More]

You can tell his training was deficient  -- he didn't clam up, go out on disability and file a lawsuit against the department.

[Via bondmen]

We're the Only Ones Compensated Enough

Check out the salaries paid to police chiefs across the St. Louis region [More]

Some of them aren't as much as I'd presumed they'd be, making me wonder about expense, insurance, pension, investment and other perks not reported here.

I also wonder if there's a one of them not pursuing a political agenda that can only result in more fail...

[Via bondmen]

Safeguarding the Future

On 9/22/18 you will hear from experts who know what it takes to stop the killing of our kids and what must be done right now. [More]

For those of you in -- or who can get to -- the Tucson area...

S/B 'Power'?

I reserve the right to direct and compel the evacuation of all or part of the populace therein from such areas upon a determination by the State Coordinator of Emergency Management. I reserve the right to control the ingress and egress at an emergency area, including the movement of persons within the area and the occupancy of premises therein... [More]

Inigo?

[Via Mack H]

Fighting Back

In a couple weeks, fourteen years from when the first death threat landed, my attorney Jim Reed will continue to defend our legal victory before an appellate court just steps from the White House. [More]

If you want a lot more backstory, click here.

Note links from the now defunct Examiner.com will need to be entered into the Wayback Machine, because to go back and "rescue" everything would occupy me full time for months.

[Via Jess]

About That Fundamental Transformation

Ingraham went on to argue that Democrats oppose enforcing immigration laws...[More]

And why do you think that is?

Those useful idiot "journalists" bringing out the "white nationalist" snark seem to believe the bell won't one day toll for them...

[Via Mack H]

Justice Delayed

Eric Clanton takes 3-year probation deal in Berkeley rally bike lock assault case [More]

Big mistake. Anyone who can't be trusted with a bike lock...

Here's hoping, probably futiley, that as a college trough parasite he had amassed some assets for his victims to go after. And here's hoping he ultimately gets what he deserves.

[Via Keith B]

We're the Only Ones Data-Driven Enough

Baltimore officials will pay consultant $176,800 to help police department maintain Lotus Notes system [More]

Hey, that work stuff interferes with what's important.

[Via William T]

We're the Only Ones Baiting and Switching Enough

Chicago residents angrily confront cops for ‘baiting’ kids to steal with truck full of shoes [More]

Dare I suggest Chicago residents lovingly confronting kids with expectations and consequences might prove more productive?

[Via Jess]

Weapons of War

I thought they had "no place on the streets"...? [More]

[Via Jess]

About Face

Cops Post Mugshots Of Antifa Rioters, Liberals Freak Out [More]

I always love a good Streisand effect:

[Via Michael G]

Shared Values

Consulting Giant Walks Away From ICE Contracts, Works With Chinese Government - Managing partner said company would not work anywhere 'at odds with our values' [More]

Instructive...

[Via Michael G]

Lost Opportunities

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Anyone against that is for bloodbaths.

Hell Hath No Fury...

...like an ingrate, apparently. [More]

I never heard of her until he made her "famous." Now that she is, the need is to justify destroying the benefactor she publicly betrayed.

Looks like career and reputation-destroying gaffes have been elevated to unrecoverable high crimes and misdemeanors, albeit not for all.

If the tape exists, why has it not been released?

And why make a point of writing "N-word" and not do the same for the F-word and the G-word?