Roberts Screws Us Over as Expected

2019-4-5 UPDATE 1: The Supreme Court has denied the latest stay application. (Justices Thomas and Gorsuch would have granted.) We are in the process of requesting a stay from the D.C. Circuit and will seek en banc rehearing.

2019-4-5 UPDATE 2: If a person wishes to turn in their affected bumpstock device, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of Firearms Industry Consulting Group, who is representing Firearms Policy Foundation and numerous other plaintiffs in Guedes, et al. v. ATF, et al., suggests that individuals surrender the item under protest to preserve your rights. You can read more about that process at the FICG website here. We will continue to aggressively litigate this case and work to defend American gun owners from this unconstitutional and unlawful ban mandated by President Donald Trump. [More]

What I don't see is a way for plaintiffs who received a stay and retained possession of their property to surrender it now without getting arrested.

Aaaaaa Hooooo! Aaaaaaaa Hooooo!

Eric Swalwell Is Running for President on Gun Safety - The California congressman is partnering with a Parkland student and says he isn’t afraid of the NRA. [More]

And with the nuclear football, he'll be able to make good on his threat.

[Via Michael G]

Let Me Guess: They're FOR It?

The House just voted to re-authorize the Violence Against Women Act. We need to keep up the momentum and tell the Senate to follow suit. [More]

I don't suppose it involves protections for their right to defend themselves with firearms?

[Via Dave Licht]

Only Herself to Blame

"I'm shockingly available." [More]

That's actually pretty understandable, noting her propensity for public castration.

[Via Mack H]

A Very Sound Policy Redux

Oceana is the East Coast's master jet base and has a no weapons policy.  [More]

It's Hinckerlicious!

[Via Mack H]

We're the Only Ones Conspiring Enough

Law enforcement officers, including Chief LaCra Jenkins of the Town of Springfield Police Department, are accused of accepting bribes to help others obtain visas to get into or stay in the U.S., according to the U.S. Attorney. In some cases, those indicted are also accused of protecting drug trafficking cartel proceeds in tractor trailers. [More]

Just a few bad apples...?

[Via Wynn A] 

A Targeted Response

British soldiers filmed shooting Jeremy Corbyn poster in shooting range [More]

And the point is...?

[Via Mack H]

Dealing With Loss

Herschel has hit some bumps in the road. [More]

We all know the feeling. The important thing is to be supportive when we see it happen to someone else.

We're the Only Ones Absolute Enough

He's accused of depriving victims of their constitutional rights while acting as an officer" by kidnapping them under the guise of an arrest and forcing them to engage in sex for their freedom," according to federal investigators. Columbus Police asked the FBI to assist in an investigation of the vice unit shortly after the Castleberry shooting. [More]

 A Lord Acton quote comes to mind.

[Via Neil W]

We're the Only Ones Caring and Sharing Enough

Officer sexually assaulted girl as day care provider took part [More]

I gotta say, I was living in SoCal at the time of the McMartin Preschool frame-up, so my default position on such allegations is skepticism.

[Via Neil W]

Bashing the Patriarchy

"These findings highlight the need to strengthen violence prevention among older adults," concluded the researchers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Unfortunately, few strategies have been rigorously evaluated." [More]

CDC would say that.

[Via bondmen]

We're the Fauxnly Ones in Pursuit Enough

He turned on emergency lights and chased a car until it crashed, police say. One problem: he's not a cop [More]

Be aware of how many such stories there are -- this is just a small sample I never intentionally set out to compile. You never know when your defense might be you were afraid your assailant might be a fake.

[Via bondmen]

We're the Only Ones Battering Enough

Sedgwick County District Judge David Dahl issued a protective order that forbids Craig from contacting the coworker, according to a filing in his case. [More]

Was he required to surrender his guns?

[Via bondmen]

A Disrobed Judge

Former North Carolina Judge Arrested for Alleged Felony Sex Act with Teenager [More]

Word is he was trying to issue a gag order.

[Via Neil W]

On the Lookout

• Colorado Dems Pass Red Flag/Gun Confiscation Law
• Colorado National Popular Vote Referendum Petition - Sign to Protect Our Votes
• The Town of Silver Cliff Stands Up For Liberty Now a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary!

Firearms Friday

I'll be joining Michael Dukes this morning at 11 Eastern to talk about my recent stuff and whatever else he wants to bring up. 

If you live outside the KPEN/KGTL broadcast range, which I'm guessing is most of us, you can listen via livestream from the show website.

Speaking of Rats...

President Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen says he has new information to offer Democrats if authorities reduce or delay his upcoming three-year prison sentence. [More]

That's some bullet he's taking.

I Love a Good Rat/Snake Fight

“Mr. Smollett has refused to reimburse the City of Chicago for the cost of police overtime spent investigating his false police report..." [More]

Forget it Jake, it's Chi-Town.

The Gold (Hat) Standard

Google to pull plug on AI ethics council [More]

Ethics? We ain't got no ethics. We don't need no ethics. I don't have to show you any stinking ethics!

Point/Counterpoint

“Deputy Director Brandon has faithfully served ATF for 30 years, starting as a Special Agent in 1989,” ATF spokesperson Bradley Engelbert said in an emailed statement. “He has earned his retirement.” [More]

Today ATF held an all hands townhall meeting. When Brandon was confronted about ATFs historical culture of retaliation and reprisal, he quickly answered that "I promoted the F and F whistleblowers". Yeah Brandon, they were sitting at a table laying out the Execs before Congress. You had no choice. Your guys did however destroy Darren Gil and fucked with Dodson for years. The days of chief counsel running our agency need to end. You need to leave. You are failed leadership. Turk and Gleysteen got run off for lack of integrity. Your turn. [More]

What's in a Name?

The legal and 2A definition problem here is the bump stock is NOT a “protected” firearm. It is an accessory (like a suppressor) and therefore can be restricted. [More]

According to the government, it's a "machinegun."

The New New Covenant

Farrakhan claims to be Jesus in ‘Saviours’ Day’ address: ‘I am the Messiah’ [More]

Give us Barabbas!

For the Children

Illegal immigrant arrested on 100+ child sex crime charges in Louisiana [More]

But...but...but "there are no illegal human beings"...

Feel the Diversity

[More]

Ladies...?

On Again, Off Again

Today’s ruling stays enforcement of the injunction as applied to the restrictions against the manufacture, importation, sale, transfer, and receipt of so-called “large-capacity” magazines, as of 5:00PM ... April 5, 2019. In other words, those restrictions will once again be enforceable after that time. But the ruling also clarifies that the injunction against those restrictions will remain in effect “for those persons and business entities who have manufactured, imported, sold, or bought magazines able to hold more than 10 rounds between the entry of this Court’s injunction on March 29, 2019 and 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 5, 2019.” [More]

Huh?

How the hell is a California gun owner supposed to know if he's breaking "the law" or not, and is that deliberate?