We're the Only Ones Privately Checked In Enough

No one was injured when an off-duty Woodbury, Minn. police officer's gun fired through a wall at a St. Cloud, Minn. hotel into another guest's room as the officer practiced holster and trigger pulls, authorities said...

Woodbury Police Chief William Hering refused to release the name, rank or years of service of the officer on the advice of the city's attorney.

"Right now we're treating that information as private," Hering said Thursday.

But of course. The criminally negligent moron is, after all, an "Only One."

[Via KABA Newslinks]

Hal: A Typical Democrat Elitist

I came across the following comment in response to a story about Tom Delay trying to get his CCW back:

10 Hal - Aug 4, 11:52 pm

I'm sorry, I just have one question here. Why does Tom DeLay feel that he needs to be able to carry a concealed weapon? I just don'’t get it. Millions of Americans survive a day-to-day existence without feeling the need to pack heat.

If he feels threatened then maybe he needs to let loose of a few thousand of those campaign contribution smackers and engage a body guard or two. People who are trained in the art of self defense. Tom, as a middle aged, out of shape white man, is out of his element if he wants to pack a rod to fend off hardened criminals.

It'’s the same in DC as it is in the "burbs”. Leave it to the professionals.

I followed his link to his website, and found he's part of the "Lefty Blogs" ring.

Hey Hal: Your party is supposed to represent the common man, the downtrodden, the underdogs, the poor. What are they supposed to do if they need protection? They don't have "a few thousand...smackers" to engage a bodyguard. Dial 911?

And as for being "out of shape," who better to need an "equalizer" when faced with "hardened criminals"? I know plenty of women, Hal, who are adept with firearms but would be no physical match in a street fight against an enraged male. What do you recommend they do, Mr. Egalitarian? Lay back and hope they survive the beating, stabbing, shooting or rape?

And Hal--YOU "leave it to the professionals," that is, "The Only Ones." We've examined the evidence, and we know better.

Hal, here's your problem. You're stupid and you're a coward.

But aside from that, we'll give your opinions all the consideration they deserve.

Ron Slocum: Trailer Park Snitch

Slocum called authorities. He has no problem with killing unwanted critters but questions using a rifle in a mobile home park.

“She's out shooting in the middle of the night and walking around with her gun,” he said. "And in her camouflage clothing, of course."

Oooh. Keeping and bearing arms. And wearing "camouflage clothing." Of course.

The lady is out there doing a service, and enuretic Ron evidently doesn't think private citizens can take care of matters affecting the quality of life without bringing in government agents.

We're the Only Ones Eliciting Enough

A Daly City police officer was arrested Friday after authorities say he tried to elicit information by placing a gun a man's head.

Good straight reporting by Sandra Gonzales. She gave us the name of the "Only One" charged.

We're the Only Ones Exonerated Enough

A police marksman who wounded a suspect during an anti-terror raid stumbled during the operation and accidentally fired his gun, the police complaints bureau ruled Thursday, exonerating the officer of any wrongdoing.

Safety off. Finger on the trigger. Shoots a non-"Only One".

Yep.

"In the circumstances, I conclude that the officer has committed no criminal or disciplinary offense."

Sounds about right to me. Who except a non-"Only One" could possibly conclude otherwise? And they don't matter.

And note we know the name of the "suspect," Mohammed Abdul Kahar, and even how old he is, "23."

Quick--what's the name of the "police marksman", I mean "the officer"?

Thanks, Watchdog Press! That must be why you're "authorized journalists" and we're not!

[Thanks to K Romulus]

Someone Get that Man a Diaper

Is the right to bear arms really worth this price? The price of our children's blood? Blood on the streets of North Philadelphia? Blood in the woods behind the home of a respected member of the legislature?

Oh, I dunno, John.

You

tell

me.

That's Some Plan, Moonbeam

Hours after an armed suspect and a California Highway Patrol officer were wounded in a gun battle on the streets of Oakland, Mayor Jerry Brown unveiled his plan to stem the escalating violence called "Operation Ceasefire."

Great plan, Jerry! Maybe it'll work as well for Oakland as it has for Boston.

Exceeding Expectations

Two days into the buyback, 250 firearms, including an AK-47 rifle, have been turned in, police said.

"The response definitely exceeded our expectations so far," police spokesman James Tate told The Detroit News. "It has been so strong we are running low on money but we are going to continue through Sunday."

I guess that all depends on what your expectations are, Tate, you tater head.

If you're expecting violent crime to go down one whit, you're going to be disappointed. But that's not the point anyway, is it? It gives your superiors a chance to get some pr from the enuretic media, score points with their masters, reassert dominance over local Stockholm syndrome suffering cud chewers, plus everybody feels like bigshots and authorities passing out money that's not theirs and advice that's not sane.

Remember the name "Comerica Bank." Those tater heads can't even protect their own assets, employees and customers, and they want to extend this contemptible defenselessness to the public at large. If you have an account there, close it out and give 'em this card.

Pocketknives are Tools Used by Millions

The fact is, law-abiding Americans, your neighbors and Mr. Fritz’s neighbors, carry and use knives every day for everything from pruning the roses to hiking, camping and fishing to EMT rescue. Mr. Fritz wants readers to ignore those millions of U.S. citizens. His tactic is to imply that only criminals have knives and inflame his argument with such words as “deadly” and “menacing.” But the 12-inch knitting needles we can carry on planes can be deadly. And the unstable person swinging a baseball bat can be menacing. AKTI has always advocated that criminals who use any weapon in the commission of a crime be punished severely. Law-abiding citizens who carry knives for legitimate purposes should not.

Good rebuttal to a deceptive and agenda-driven Wall Street Journal article we referenced the other day in this post...

[Via Steven Van Dyke]

We're the Only Ones to the Point Enough

A Morgan County sheriff's deputy was arrested on suspicion of pointing a gun at his ex-wife and her boyfriend, both of whom are law enforcement officers.

The point being, imagine how much scarier it would have been for the ex and her new boyfriend had they not been "Only Ones" too.

[Thanks to Jay S]

Gangs Blamed for Gun Violence

Violent street gangs are responsible for the bullets whizzing through one neighborhood near Central Square, according to local teens and one city councilor.

What morons!

Everybody knows it's the guns' fault.

Hungering for Tyranny

The family of a north Dublin man gunned down in front of his stepson vowed to go on hunger strike today unless their concerns were acknowledged.

Donna Kinsella, whose brother Lee was murdered in May, is demanding that Minister for Justice Michael McDowell toughen gun and bail laws.

Donna, do you really want to vest that kind of power in one man?

Look for attention-seeking cud-chewers on this side of the pond to pick up on this surefire media hysteria generator technique.

Hoplophobe Jane E. Brody Follow-Up: "In Other Words, She is Delusional"

1894C had some great insights that shouldn't remain buried in yesterday's "Comments".

Ironic that at the bottom of that article there was a reference to a previous article from the same author about children and accidental drowning.

Compare these two quotes:

"These are just two of several hundred such deaths that will almost certainly occur this year. Guns account for 10 percent of all injury-related deaths among children ages 5 to 14."

"drowning kills more than 1,400 children under 20 in a typical year. And for every child who dies in the water, four others are hospitalized for near-drowning, some of whom suffer permanent brain damage or physical disabilities."

So assuming her numbers are correct, then children are SEVEN TIMES more likely to die by drowning than by firearms accident. Even though there are WAY more firearms in the US than pools.

Yet she says this:
"If it were up to me, there would be no guns in any household with children under 18. Better yet, no guns in any household — children or no children."

She does NOT say this:

"If it were up to me, there would be no POOLS in any household with children under 18. Better yet, no POOLS in any household — children or no children."

Why? Clearly guns can be used to protect life and property and not merely for recreation. Guns are FAR LESS dangerous to children than pools. Nobody really "NEEDS" a pool, right? I have NEVER heard of a parent defending their family from brutal attack with their pool. So why then is her advice so different for guns than pools.

She clearly has hoplophobia. Because she fears firearms, she assigns them a higher risk than pools even though her own words confirm that pools pose the greater risk to children. In other words, she is delusional.

Well said!

I Guess Not Everyone Named Newton is a Genius

Newton is licensed to carry a concealed weapon. And the safety is always on. He says his gun shouldn't have gone off.

"I don't know what made the gun go off. Because the gun's never done that before," said Newton...

Newton tells us he's gotten rid of all his guns, except one. It was a family heirloom.

One other thing: I couldn't get the video to play. I can't help but wonder if the revolver in the photo is the gun he says had its safety on...

So--Did We Get Our Money's Worth?

Sharing the stage with several White House Press Secretaries, President George W. Bush jokes with reporters in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room Wednesday, August 2, 2006. It was the last press briefing before the room undergoes extensive renovations. Pictured at the President’s right is Press Secretary James S. Brady, who was wounded during an assassination attempt on President Reagan. The room is named in his honor. White House photo by Eric Draper

I guess $20 million doesn't buy what it used to...

Terror Havens or Gun Show Pinholes?

“Iraq has long been awash in guns,” The New York Times reports. “[M]ore Iraqis than ever have been buying, carrying and stockpiling weapons, adding an unnerving level of firepower to Baghdad’s streets.”

“Awash”? Does this mean people in the Middle East don’t rely on American gun shows for their arms?

"Terror Havens or Gun Show Pinholes?," my Rights Watch column for the August 2006 issue of GUNS Magazine, is now online.

GUNS Magazine, August 1956

• "What's Wrong With Pigeon Shooting?"
• "The Oldest Name in Guns Comes Back"
• "The Man Who Can Outshoot the Russians"
• "Dream Target Range"

And much more, including the classic period ads...

The August 1956 issue of GUNS Magazine is now online.

Jane E. Brody: Split Seconds From Competence

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If it were up to me, there would be no guns in any household with children under 18. Better yet, no guns in any household — children or no children.

Well, that's all I need to hear.

Right, Jane. You obviously prefer pitchfork murderers butchering innocents to trained and armed young people being able to defend themselves against such maniacs. You clearly prefer gangs of thugs having free rein to brutalize families over brave boys being able to send them fleeing. It's evident you would deny access to the means of protection to all young people (and all older ones, too), no matter whose lives may be saved, and no matter which monsters might be sent howling back into the darkness.

Good Lord, you ignorant, conceited, dangerously silly woman. Stick to being an "authority" on matters that you can legitimately claim some kind of expertise with--unless you'd like to demonstrate your superior ability to repel attackers over those of us who know enough to ignore your stupid, unqualified admonitions.

[Thanks to Declan and Doug]

United States Knife & Tool Association

I just received the following email:

David,

I thought I'd let you know that there's a response to the WSJ article about the evil 'tactical knives'. Doug Ritter and others are looking to start up a companion to the NRA called the United States Knife & Tool Association- http://www.uskta.org

You can hear Doug talk about it on the 07/30/2006 GunTalk (in the archives)

The article is an opening shot in yet another attempt by the gun-banners. If they can get 'dangerous' knives banned then it would only be 'logical' to ban even more dangerous guns. Let's swat 'em down right at the start and not let them get ahead of us this time.

Enjoy!

Steven Van Dyke

I don't know the principals involved in this effort, but I like what I see so far. I'll look at them more closely and encourage WoG visitors to do so as well.

As knives are arms, the keeping and bearing of which shall not be infringed, my support hinges on whether or not they hold fast to that principle.

Feedback will be appreciated.

Illinois' Law Clear: Most "Obey or Be Destroyed" Edicts Are

That battle has been fought. Kranish'’s side has lost. The harangue that Illinois laws violate his Second Amendment rights doesn'’t hold water. Even most states that have laws allowing concealed carry have restrictions on who can walk around armed to kill.

So, move on and argue the matter on different grounds. Or move.

As much as I don't like admitting it, the subversive who wrote this treasonous screed has a point--the Supreme Court has betrayed its responsibility to uphold the Constitution by ducking a definitive "shall not be infringed" Second Amendment judgment, so if we're looking for relief from the courts, we're screwed.

The rulers don't dare cede an unalienable individual right to keep and bear arms to the rabble--power is only shared by such creatures when there's no other choice, and then, jealously and precariously.

But take heart--SCOTUS (so far) also doesn't dare pronounce flat out that you have no such right because of the defiance and rebellion that could provoke.

So the game goes on, with back-and-forth and continued incremental erosion, and the critical mass needed to turn the tide is kept misdirected and distracted.

Still, truth, that is, reality, is a powerful force to keep perpetually at bay. Perhaps, if we can continue to expose the lies, and keep the focus and stay the course, it will not be those claiming their liberty who are callously and derisively told to move. Perhaps it will be their tyranny-enabling detractors who will slink back into the shadows.

[Thanks to HZ]