A Right Denied

The Supreme Court declined on Monday to take up several cases regarding the scope of the Second Amendment. Despite a low hurdle for the right-leaning Supreme Court, the justices turned down petitions from 10 challenges to state laws established to limit the availability and accessibility of some firearms and when they can be carried in public.[More]

Here's the order list including CERTIORARI DENIED for:

• Mance v. Barr
• Rogers v. Grewal
• Pena v. Horan
• Gould v. Lipson
• Cheeseman v. Polillo
• Ciolek v. New Jersey
• Worman v. Healey
• Malpasso v. Pallozzi
• Culp v. Raoul
• Wilson v. Cook County, Illinois

If they won't hear these cases, what chance is there to hear one dealing with the core purpose of the Second Amendment?

Might I also suggest judicial foot-dragging in anticipation of November election results and a change in the selection criteria for new justices? 

UPDATE:

Alan Gottlieb says “The Supreme Court’s refusal to take a Second Amendment Foundation case falls squarely at the feet of Chief Justice John Roberts."

Some of us have questioned his appointment since Day One.

Survey SAYS...

Biden ahead by 14 among registered voters; Trump approval below 40% [More]

From the same date in 2016:

And remember, there's a difference between polls of "registered voters" and polls of  "high propensity voters." I'm wondering why I'm not seeing headlines about those.

Joseph P. Tartaro: Rest in Peace

Days of Our Trailers

March 17, 1931 - June 13, 2020 [More]

Massad Ayoob says "A champion of our rights has passed."

Indeed.

Not to make more of it than it is, but his memory suddenly crossed my mind the other day and I wondered how he was doing.

I met the man a few times and he was always a warm and engaging gentleman.  He once helped me find information from Women & Guns Magazine about a quote that I have since had occasion to refer to multiple times.

[Via Mack H]

Your Lying Eyes

Deepfakes Are Going To Wreak Havoc On Society. We Are Not Prepared. [More]

I was looking forward to the obsolescence of Hollywood lottery winners until the thought struck that deepfake influencers would amass willing follower cults.

[Via Doug Ritter]

Raising the Roof

Roof Koreans: How Civilians Defended Koreatown from Racist Violence During the 1992 LA Riots [More]

Yeah, well, lest we get too excited over shared interests:

Koreatown lies within Los Angeles City Council District 10 and is represented on the city council by Herb J. Wesson, Jr. The area is represented by Mark Ridley-Thomas, Supervisor of District 2 for Los Angeles County. Mike Davis is the State Assemblyman for the Koreatown area. Jimmy Gomez of California's 34th congressional district represents the area in the United States House of Representatives.

This is what I meant by "evidence."

[Via bondmen]

Or This Could Just Be Wishful Thinking

If gun sales are any indication of how people might vote in the 2020 Election, there is good reason for liberals and social progressives to be concerned. [More]

I need to see some evidence before I jump on that bandwagon. I mean, it's not like Opposite Day "progressives" and cognitive dissonance don't go hand-in-hand...

[Via bondmen]

We're the Only Ones Kneecapping Enough

Chicago police union boss says he’ll boot cops who kneel with protestors [More]

On this, we can agree. Then in the "See Also" link near the end of the article we see this despicable pussy.

[Via bondmen]

A Plan Comes Together

U.S. Attorney William McSwain released a statement saying, “Anybody who is familiar with Krasner’s methods could see this coming from a mile away. He is setting the stage for letting the rioters, looters, burglars, and arsonists who rampaged through Philadelphia off the hook. This criminal behavior has nothing to do with peaceful protest. Krasner has never shown any interest in upholding the rule of law and isn’t going to start now.” [More]

What do you think: Coincidence?

I'd elaborate, but I don't want people to say mean things about me.

[Via bondmen]

We're the Only Ones Opposed Enough

Ohio House votes to end 'prompt' gun in car notice requirement ... Law enforcement has generally opposed the bill. [More]

Of course they have:

[Via Herschel]

Can There Be No Peace Between Our Peoples?

George Washington Statue in Chicago Vandalized With KKK Hood, Graffiti: ‘Burn the White House Down’ [More]

Because Lord knows the White House is where they need to concentrate their BLM outrage...

Forget it, Jake. It's Chi-Town.

[Via Michael G]

Amy, What You Wanna Do?

This came a week after Operation Rescue called for her resignation after publishing an exposé that included information on her Ohio medical license application that indicated she had been treated for mental illness and/or addiction issues at some point in the past. That exposé also included audio clips from Operation Rescue's interview with Donna Arthur, Acton's estranged mother. [More]

I've questioned her credentials from the start of the "shutdown."

And I've questioned her idiot boss's for longer than that.

[Via Mack H]

Where There's a Will There's a Wuss

He is willing to aid our ideological foes for our own good.  He will teach us how wrong we've been to support President Trump by facilitating Marxist socialism's stranglehold on what's left of America's Constitution.  [More]

"Republicans" of his stripe are domestic enemies.

There is no "lesser of two evils" justification for supporting them. I'd submit they're more evil.

[Via Mack H]

True to Their Natures

Democrats Embrace the ‘Four Stages of Ideological Subversion [More]

That's because they're subversives.

[Via Mack H]

Speaking of Frauds...

Rep. Denver Riggleman blames fraud at GOP convention after losing nod for second term [More]

Noting Riggleman fails on "implementing interior enforcement" and "limiting unnecessary worker visas" and won't give an answer on so many other immigration questions, while Good is rated a "true reformer,"  I think I see who the fraud is.

And Roll Call maintaining "Trump endorsement didn’t help," based on a tweet in December and then silence before the primary, is designed to make voters think associating with him is the kiss of political death-- when in fact it was the man who champions the agenda that got the president elected who won.

[Via Mack H]

A Silver Lining

Between the coronavirus outbreak and fallout from the tragic killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, fed up Americans could certainly be seeking residence elsewhere. [More]

That means fewer Democrats, right?

Let's ask Mr. Benny...

We're the Only Ones When the Going Gets Tough Enough

Police Commander Travis Yates: "'You Won't Need to Abolish Us—We Won't Be Around For It': Why Many Police Officers Like Me Are Quitting the Force" [More]

Yeah, what the hell-- you have your unavailable-to-the-private-sector pension with medical, and you have nationwide LEOSA, so at least you're home safely at the end of your shift. Why not leave the rest of us to clean up the messes largely attributable to "Only Ones" incompetence and abuse?

Lest you think I'm being tough on the "good apples," find me one who wouldn't destroy my life without a second thought for possessing an "unapproved" firearm in his jurisdiction, or one where it's verboten.

A Near-Death Experience?

That is, of course, presuming the requisite critical mass of Americans is approachable with logic.

But for reasons of their own, Reason seems to be working on a critical mass with a much different agenda.

[Via Dave Licht]

Your Body, Your Choice

[More]

I don't suppose it's advisable to call out those requiring that such a choice be made?

The Enemy Within

“Republican Voters Against Trump” released a new ad on Friday bringing to light old compliments given to Former Vice President Joe Biden by South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham. [More]

No surprise that Grahamnesty has no principles...

These are the useful idiots.

All on Kristol Meth.

And we know whose trough he's feeding at.

That's What It's All About

[T]his is not about the crime committed against Mr. Floyd by four rogue police officers, but about bringing down the Trump presidency and sinking his re-election ... For those who think that police departments will be defanged, if not disbanded, just as soon as the Democrats attain power, think again. You are seriously deluded. [More]

The totalitarians and their DSM cheerleaders are counting on that.

Everybody here knows Dr. Faria's backstory, right?

Commonsense Gun Safety

Firearms Safety with John Petrolino [Listen]

I'm in the process of reading John's book and plan on posting my impressions on AmmoLand in the near future.

We're the Only Ones Field-Tested Enough

[Via TM]

UPDATE: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Taser

[Via Michael G]

Tons of Anarchy

Bikers for Trump and Other Groups Planning to Retake Seattle Occupation Zone on July 4th  ... The mayor of Seattle and the governor of Washington, both Democrats, have no idea what to do. [More]

My guess is they'll side with the commies.

Bikers for Trump doing cleanup and barrier removal is one thing but I'd steer clear of OBG allies.

[Via Jess]

Zoned Out

Asheville attempt at autonomous zone fails miserably, video shows police quickly dismantle barricade [More]

Man, they didn't even have time to starve...

[Via Jess]

We're the Only Ones Chief Among Men Enough, Eh?

Justin Trudeau 'shocked' by video of indigenous chief being punched by police in Canada [More]

He's shocked that the monopoly of violence he imposes creates brutal arrogance among those with the power to exploit it?

[Via Jess]

So Much for ‘MOSTLY PEACEFUL”

Couldn't happen to a nicer town... [More]

It's telling, how the same people who call communists and anarchists "patriots" called the Malheur protestors "terrorists" and Confederates "traitors."

[Via Jess]

Keep Your Options Open

Hide your family behind you as they huddle in the far corner of a dark room ... You and your family survive an attack because you made the bad guys come to you. [More]

This can be excellent advice but it really all depends on the unfolding dynamics. It may make sense to provide cover and send your family (and yourself) through a back door or out a window. It may make sense to pass out the party favors and work together to stop the threat. It may make sense to become the aggressor.

There is no "one size fits all."

A Qualified Opinion

Police Reform Faces Key Test at Supreme Court [More]

And as we've seen time and again with "Second Amendment cases," all they have to do is...nothing.

This one will go whichever way the guy with the Dolly pix tells John Roberts to go.

[Via Mack H]

Uniparty BFFs Redux

Senators Sinema and McSally – award-winning, dynamic duo [More]

This must be love.

From the same Republicans who gave us McCain, Flake, Ducey...

[Via Henry Bowman]

Coming Soon, to a Culturally-Terraforming Republic Near You

[Via Agustin B]

An Inconvenient Truth

Washington is suspected of shooting 15-year-old Amir Bradley several times, including in the chest ...  NOVFT arrested 44-year-old Tinisha Thomas on April 28 after suspecting her to be the getaway driver during the incident... [More]

Do you realize how many shootings like this could be completely eliminated if they simply disarmed you and me?

Seattle Patriotism

Seattle Police Chief: “Rapes, Robberies, All Sorts of Violent Acts” Occurring Inside CHAZ – Anarchist Autonomous Zone [More]

Meanwhile, Jenny Durkan brings on the Orwell...

[Via Jess]

Communism Today

But repentance is not enough. [More]

No, of course not.

Stick 'em up.  After all, hasn't Christianity Today just proven our salvation lies in rendering unto Caesar?

That and surrendering to godless evil...

Why can't I shake an uneasy feeling...?

[Via Matthew L]

Spider & the Fly

The latest news from the Anticommunism Action Team [More]

Be sure and watch the Che Guevara: Castro's Executioner video at the bottom.

[Via Agustin B]

From Little ACORNs Grow...

Carve out some time to watch this. If you can't do it now, bookmark its link to get back to it when you can.

This features someone readers of this blog will recognize.

New Lies for Old

They’re not taking a knee because they’re against our flag. [More]

That will certainly come as a surprise to Colin Kaepernick:

"I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color," Kaepernick told NFL Media in an exclusive interview after the game. 

And lest we forget:

“The Colin Kaepernick Foundation donated in April $25,000 to Assata’s Daughters, a Chicago ‘direct action’ resistance organization honoring Assata Shakur, who escaped prison and fled to Cuba after being found guilty in the 1973 murder of Officer Werner Foerster.”

That's what this coward is kneeling for, and through his position putting unconscionable pressure on individual players who may not want to kneel but fear ruination and the trashing of a lifetime of work and achievement to get where they are. It's not optional.

We know it extends lower, to school teams and youth leagues. Who would subject their child to the choice between being true to themselves and being condemned by his adult-manipulated peers just to play sports, or surrendering to the pressure and learning that betrayal of conscience is the social expectation if one wishes to survive and advance?

Ideologically, this is conscience rape, equivalent to Harvey Weinstein saying if you want a place at my table, you'll need to take TWO knees.

Does any gun owner still patronize the anti-gun NFL? Why?

Oldie But Goodie

Police Militarization, Abuses of Power, and the Road to Impeachment [More]

These cry for some FOIA action.

Written in 2013, this still holds true.

So, if I may say so myself, does this.

White Lies Shatter

Black Lives have always mattered, but to many, in a more sinister way. Where at one time they mattered only to be servants, punching bags, and whores to White America, they are NOW being USED as subjects within propaganda tactics by Control Groups. And AMAZINGLY, those Control Groups are owned and operated by WHITE PEOPLE. (Mostly, WHITE LIBERAL PEOPLE.) [More]

And runaway slaves will be dealt with accordingly.

Just ask Joe Biden.

Speaking of Messing with the Alamo...

Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush tweeted a message to rioters this weekend warning, “Don’t mess with the Alamo.” [More]

That's his job.