Thursday, November 08, 2018

California Bar Killings

Twelve dead as trenchcoat-wearing gunman storms student night at country bar: Suspect kills himself after hurling smoke grenades onto dance floor and killing cop in California [More]
First order of information gathering business: The Google News link for Borderline Bar and Grill can be accessed throughout the day and beyond for updates and breaking information.

My first impressions:
  • The atrocity was committed in #1-with-gun-grabbers California. No "gun laws" will ever be considered enough, yet that's exactly what we're already hearing screams for. 
  • "May issue" generally means "won't issue," and in any case, the standard application prohibits concealed carry in "a place having a primary purpose of dispensing alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption."
  • This is a country bar, like the Las Vegas killings were at a country event. Is it a mere coincidence that the "target demographic" has generally been predisposed toward a traditional American mindset?
  • Seconds counted. The police were three minutes away.
  • When we do get an ID on the perp, look for all his social media to go on lockdown beforehand or soon thereafter, meaning we will be dependent on what the "authorities" share with the DSM for all information.
UPDATES to follow:
  • .45 handgun... at least no "AR-15," but handguns were the original goal, so look for a return to the roots. I won't be surprised to see a push to reclassify all semiauto handguns as "assault weapons," and the gun-grabbers have already telegraphed what they want to do then.
  • Tattooed trenchcoat-wearing gunman ... Ian Long, 29
  • Coed.com helpfully (for Don Lemon) advises all he was "white," a courtesy that all too often seems unoffered in other cases. 
  • Former Marine with PTSD who was said to live with his mother...
  • 5 Fast Facts
  • Six off-duty, unarmed police officers from various agencies were at the bar when the shooting began...
  • Another observation from looking at all the media profiles on the guy-- past practice says if he had been a "right wing extremist" we'd be having that rubbed in our faces by now.  That everything I've been able to find is silent on his motivaters makes me wonder, since I find it hard to believe someone doesn't know what they were.

If I Had to Guess...

'I don't think she'll be doing anything violent,' said Spitz, leader of Pro-Life Virginia and sponsor of the Army of God website. 'Of course, no one knows, but I'd be very surprised.' [More]
You won't be the one who's surprised, Spitzy.

And the law is clear, even if nobody follows it.

[Via Dave Licht]

No Presumptuous Judgementalism There

Italy Loosens Gun Laws as Matteo Salvini Polishes His Tough Guy Image [More]
Yeah, there couldn't be any other reason.

I do wonder what Emma Johanningsmeier actually knows about "tough guys" from personal experience...

[Via Felix B]

The Devil You Know

NEW YORK STATE REPUBLICAN CHAIRMAN ED COX MUST RESIGN! [More]
Yeah, the guy's no doubt a glad-handing tool, but he can only work with what he's got. It doesn't matter who they put in the hot seat unless a critical mass of dedicated gun owners decide to roll up their sleeves, get involved and do the necessary and tedious work.

"Profiles in apathy" are our greatest enemies.

But hey, Molon Labe!

[Via Felix B]

Mystery to Me

Steve King Keeps Getting Reelected [More]
Whatever can his attraction be?

Whereas Honorary Democrat Carlos here...

I had some last minute additions to my AmmoLand election postmortem that made getting it out last night problematic.  It's scheduled for tonight's midnight run.

[Via Mack H]

We're the Only Ones Nullifying Enough

Federal Judge Advocates Jury Nullification After Being Shocked by Overzealous Child Pornography Prosecution [More]
So when they do it, it's OK, but when we do it, it's not?

[Via Michael G]

It's Verboten!

CARTOONIST ASKS EVERYONE TO STOP CALLING EVERYONE ELSE HITLER, FACEBOOK BANS HIM [More]
National socialists sure can get mighty prickly. I guess that's probably why it's best to let them control what we can say and do.

[Via Mack H]

UPDATE: Oh look-- more Facebook community standards!

[Via Michael G]

Blatant Anti-Semitism


From Jewish Dennis Prager of all people... [More]

As if he doesn't know invoking "George Soros" is just a dog whistle for racists!

At least that's what the people rooting for Hamas tell us...

[Via Mack H]

If They'd Only Done This 8 Years Ago...

Texas couple charged after 'buying four rifles worth $45,000 for someone in Mexico' ... Sevilla-Alvarez is a legal permanent resident and Franco-Hernandez is a naturalized US citizen [More]
What d'ya think? Republicans?

[Via Dave Licht]

How the Mighty Have Fallen

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 85, breaks ribs in fall  [More]
If she's doing it at the office, she obviously can't continue much longer. The thing to keep in mind for the long term though is if and when Democrats get total control, don't think the"conservative" judges will be immune from witch hunt impeachment purges or from being "Scalia'd" if that's what it takes.

Count on those who would control all being a lot more ruthless than SCOTUS.

[Via Dave Licht]

Hotly Contested


The Weapon Blog lists new gun/gear contests. [More]

Unsafe at Any Speed


Ask yourself what the reaction would be if Trump did this to a female "reporter"... [More]

They'd have him up on impeachment charges for assault.

[Via Michael G]

There Is No Try

Joshua John Pollard said in court that he knew he "made a mistake" and was "trying to get my life together." [More]
Sorry Josh, a "mistake " is when you forget to carry the number over to the next column.

What did the little green guy say?

And until you do...

[Via bondmen]

The More You Tighten Your Grip, Tarkin, the More Star Systems will Slip Through Your Fingers

Corrections officers say inmates are getting away with assaults in prisons [More]
So turning the outside into the inside won't really give us the security used to justify all the restraints?

[Via bondmen]

And They Say There are No Stupid Questions

What makes the AR-15 style rifle the weapon of choice for mass shooters? [More]
Some could ask a near-identical question about knives.

Don't you just love "reporters" that wear no agenda on their sleeves?

Sorry, stupid question...

[Via bondmen]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond and Through a Glass Darkly in Piers Morgan Paradise

"This could be an indicator of domestic servitude. Many victims won’t know they’re being exploited and need you to be a voice for them." [More]
Create the conditions for a total surveillance state then sit back and watch the snitches go wild.

Come, Let Us Reason Together

DC Antifa Publishes Home Addresses of Tucker Carlson and His Brother — As Well As Ann Coulter, Neil Patel, and Sean Hannity [More]
I don't suppose we'll ever get identities or the ability to locate the whereabouts of the evil little cowards that posted that?