What Do You Want To Bet...

...if it had been some sweaty, hairy guy instead of a hot-looking blonde, some hard time (no pun intended) would have been served?

SF Anticipates Utter Failure of Handgun Ban

Toll collectors at San Francisco's landmark Golden Gate Bridge have been issued body armor to guard against armed bandits.

South African "Gun Owners In For a Shock"

Owners of firearms are set for a rude awakening early next year.

According to the Central Firearm's Register those who fail to comply with the act on the control of firearms will be arrested, their weapons confiscated and they'll have to appear in court.

Statistics have shown that are more than 500,000 firearms licences countrywide need to be renewed before December 31.

What would the government do if half-a-million angry gun owners said "No"? Who would be set for a rude awakening then? But I dream. This reflects apathy, confusion and resignation, not rebellion.

The government has lists. They know where to go. And no one of import is apparently concerned that resources are being expended to render a population more vulnerable while women are being raped at the rate of one every 26 seconds.

I love the last line in this story--it really says it all:

The licences of stolen guns need not be renewed.

How Many Guns Is Too Many?

Chris Tietgens ...has a room full of firearms as part of his personal collection.

The Leominster resident has firearms that date back to the early-1800s, firearms German soldiers used in World War II, original Winchester rifles and a pocket-pistol made in Fitchburg in the early-1900s.

Mr. Tietgens, I sincerely hope you know what you're doing. It literally took me less than 30 seconds to find your address, home phone, and even month and year of birth on the internet. There is no shortage of criminals who now know your house is a treasure chest.

I debated with myself about posting this at all, but the horse is already out. Let's hope Mr. Tietgens has adequate security precautions in place.

Just because we can get publicity doesn't mean we should.

L.A. Prisoner Killed in Chow Line

An inmate was stomped to death after he cut in front of two gang members in a dinner line...The attackers spent 10 to 15 minutes beating and stomping the victim's head...Sheriff Lee Baca ...said through a spokesman... that the department will begin segregating gang members charged with murder from other prisoners

The police will protect us?

They can't even protect you when you're in their custody, guarded 24/7. They know this, and use it to their advantage to enforce their will on inmates, to threaten them into compliance, and to get revenge for disobedience. Hell, Bill Lockyer, the highest law enforcement officer in the state of California, publicly relished the thought of jail sodomy as punishment for a man who, at the time, hadn't even been charged, let alone convicted of anything. And he's the same guy who says you have no individual Second Amendment right.

Make no mistake--defy an unconstitutional "gun control" law and get caught, and you will end up on your own in the nightmare animal pit. Remember that the next time Wayne LaPierre calls on the government to "enforce existing gun laws."

At Metro, Some Crimes Don't Count

Metro transit officials undercount serious crime at the region's 86 rail stations, leaving dozens of assaults, robberies and other major incidents off the official tally they report to the system's board of directors and the public.

See what a good job they're doing protecting the District's disarmed residents?

But you can be sure they report serious violations, like eating candy bars and french fries.

Give That Man a Badge

Russell Rosa...was showing a friend a .41 caliber Ruger pistol...and pulled the hammer back to check if the gun was loaded...

It was.

We're the Only Ones Pro...BDDDDDDDDDDDDDD...

Panic gripped passengers at Jammu railway station this morning when the rifle of a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper went off accidentally.

According to the reports, CRPF trooper Daleep Kumar’s gun went of [sic] accidentally at Jammu railway station this morning and emptied his magazine.

Oh, THAT Explains It...

The Republican-controlled Congress helped itself to a $3,100 pay raise on Friday, then postponed work on bills to curb spending on social programs and cut taxes in favor of a two-week vacation.

I wondered why they didn't have time to address the DC gun ban.

Priorities, you know.

National Ammo Day in the News

Your search - "National ammo day" - did not match any documents.

Gun bloggers have been real good about letting the 2A community know about this. Outreach beyond appears nonexistent.

Armed Standoff On Rio Grande

U.S. Border Patrol agents were backed down this week by armed men, dressed in what appeared to be Mexican military uniforms and carrying military weapons, who seized a captured dump truck filled with marijuana from the U.S. agents and dragged it across the border into Mexico with a bulldozer.

Why Does Anyone NEED an AK-47?

Not every day passes without confrontation, however. He recounted several gunfights with the "coyotes", including one occasion when he and his business partner came under fire at dusk as they barbecued steaks.

"They started the war when they started shooting at us."

Any bets the feds'll be shutting this guy down?

We're the Only Ones Pro...You Found WHAT?

A Quincy police officer lost his department-issued gun apparently after driving away without realizing he had placed the weapon on the roof of his car, officials said.

We're the Only Ones Pro...Gone? What Do You Mean It's Gone?

The Columbia police SWAT team is missing one of its guns, and the department is still trying to track down both the weapon and the person who took it.

We're the Only Ones Pro...Hey! Give That Back!

Police are looking for a man who stole the gun of a Jefferson County sheriff deputy Friday afternoon.

[NOTE: Since posting this, all links on the WHAS11.com site are resulting in a "500 Servlet Exception" message.]

When Guns Are Outlawed...

A search that was launched after a bullet was discovered in a jail's metal shop uncovered more than a dozen homemade weapons, officials said.

"Of Course, I Carry a Gun. People Want to Kill Me."

It doesn't get more basic than that.

Those arrests are then followed by vigorous prosecution, Green said. His office has adopted a "no plea" policy, in which prosecutors won't accept any plea agreements that don't result in state prison sentences for people who carry guns.

That policy doesn't just apply to violent criminals, of course. It would also be used against those who just want to protect themselves and their property.

Freedom...law and order.

Freedom...law and order.

The statists just don't get that you can have both--assuming the laws are moral and rational.

"A Victory For Home Rule"

Congress approved the District's 2006 budget yesterday, including more than $100 million in federal aid...But what made city leaders happiest was what didn't make it into the measure: a series of proposals that would have weakened or repealed the city's handgun ban.

And based on results, most District residents couldn't be happier.

My chains are a little loose, boss. I might slip out of them. Could you please tighten my shackles a notch?

Victory is Defeat. Orwell couldn't have written it better.

Oh, and thanks, Republicans. You've all made it clear that bike trails are a bigger priority than unalienable, Constitutionally-protected human rights.

What Can Brown Do For You?

Four former UPS workers have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to sell stolen handguns in what federal officials are calling one of the largest gun-trafficking schemes in the state's history.

The UPS response to its own lack of internal security was to initially ban firearm shipments. They since figured there was a buck to be made, and modified their policy to require that shippers use the more expensive Next Day Air--from one of their shipping centers, not from an "authorized outlet".

American Handgunner did a good synopsis of the rules a few years back.

Here are the current regs for:

UPS
Fed-Ex
DHL
USPS (Sec. 11.1 - 11.4)

Viva Zapatos!

The high-top sneakers cost $215 at a San Diego boutique, but the designer is giving them away to migrants before they cross to this side of the U.S.-Mexico border.

The story says Judi Werthein is "an Argentine artist who moved to New York in 1997 _ legally..."

Why? What was so bad about Argentina that she thought the US was better? And don't we have provisions that allow us to deport foreign nationals actively engaged in subverting US law?

But a discussion on national sovereignty and border security is not the purpose of this post. This is actually a public service message for undocumented workers contemplating an illegal border crossing, and concerns the unintended consequences of Ms. Werthein's irresponsible actions. My Spanish skills being extemely limited, and noting the unreliability of online translators, if anyone reading this has the linguistic acumen to translate it, please do. The goal is to distribute it to the target audience.

NOTICE TO MIGRANTS: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING ABOUT BRINCO SHOES
You may have heard about the Brinco shoes being given away to border crossers. If you receive a pair of these shoes, do not wear them. You will be putting yourself and your family at risk and missing an opportunity to enrich yourself.

Rich North Americans are paying $215 for a pair of these shoes. If a coyote sees you with them, and he has you alone in the wilderness, what do you think the chances are he will let you keep them? He might kill or injure you to take them so that he can sell them to an American buyer. Even if he does not hurt you, you may be left in the middle of the desert with no shoes.

The designer who created these shoes only made 1,000 pair. That means they will become a collector's item, and their value will increase. Look for the shoes to start turning up on internet trading sites like ebay, and look for the price to increase among rich Americans wishing to appear fashionable.

The smart thing to do if you are fortunate enough to receive a pair of Brincos is to stash them away for a time until you can determine a buyer and a price you are willing to sell them for. How many pair of shoes can you buy for the current price of $215? As the demand increases, how much will the price increase?

If you ignore this advice and wear the shoes anyway, be aware of another option should you be injured or killed by someone trying to take them from you. You or your survivors should seek out a lawyer and sue for damages, because Judi Werthein and her rich backers knew--or should have known--that introducing objects of value amidst impoverished people would create a dangerous situation where property is coveted and protections do not exist. You will have been directly harmed due to their negligence and irresponsibility.

So remember: Sell or sue. Do not wear.