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"No One But the Authorities Should Have 'Assault Weapons'" [More]

I figured it's time to introduce the more general Gun Rights Examiner audience to some harder truths, so dusted off this project from the past.

No one can predict reactions, but this one may provoke an angry one. Please feel free to add your comments and share the link.

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Austin: Philadelphia cop killers: guns or politics?

Charlotte: Guns and the Constitution: The 'well regulated Militia'

Cleveland: Gun confiscation: can it happen again?

DC: Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley: Damn the high crimes rates, full speed ahead on gun control!

Denver: A thought experiment

Los Angeles: Gun control in churches, Part II: The Militia.

Milwaukee: Time to change our attitude about guns

Minneapolis: Dispelling the myth of “The Wild West”

St. Louis: Hunting rifles--the next 'sniper weapons'

This Day in History: February 22

On this day in 1777, Revolutionary War leader and Georgia’s first Provisional Governor Archibald Bulloch dies under mysterious circumstances just hours after Georgia’s Council of Safety grants him the powers of a dictator in expectation of a British invasion. [More]

Part 2

I found a video that nicely supplements what I posted earlier today on Gun Rights Examiner. [More]

If you choose to share it with people, I won't mind.

We're the Only Ones Barred Enough

It turns out the beating of a man could be at least the second fight involving off-duty police officers at the same bar. [More]

See, this is why we can't let private citizens be armed in establishments that served alcohol.

Obviously, only the "Only Ones" can handle guns and booze together.

We're the Only Ones Backing Up Enough

Illinois State Police say they’re investigating how and why a southern Illinois sheriff backed over and killed his 87-year-old mother-in-law. [More]

What's this?

No charges have been filed.

Will there be? Involuntary manslaughter or some such? Or is this backup, "Only Ones" style?

[Via The Bitter Clinger]

From My Warm, Live Hands

The "Packin' Heat" hand warmer. What could go wrong if you pulled this out at a football game to get some warmth in those cold bleachers? [More]

My friend at Plug Nickel Times who sent this link to me doesn't care for it. I have to disagree this time. I want a world where people smile at this kind of stuff and ask to see it.

It's Off

Following publicized reports that the Army National Guard was planning a military training exercise on the streets of a rural Iowa town, the commanding officers have called off the mock "invasion." [More]

We talked about this yesterday.

An inside source I contacted told me:

David, these are normal exercises for the Guard. The Guard gets deployed more than active duty units nowadays, and a lot of their missions in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kosovo involve searching for weapons smugglers in urban environments. This is nothing to be alarmed about, and it’s nothing weird.

WRSA still isn't buying the official line and give their reasons.

I have to say I respect my source, but then have to wonder how realistic the described exercises really are. I can't see politely looking over homeowner shoulders while they cooperatively open cabinets to be any scenario I'd expect to encounter in actual operations.

Forget it, Jake, it's Chi-Town

Former Chicago alderman sentenced to 4 years in prison

Arenda Troutman joins 'Hall of Shame of politicians,' judge says [More]

Good old "special protection" Arenda:

"Deserve it? Damn right. I should receive the protection I am receiving. I am an elected official. You're darn right."

Is there any Chicago politician who doesn't belong in a Hall of Shame?

And they say there are no stupid questions...

No Worries

A man wanted in the killing of his ex-girlfriend near Denver several days ago could be headed to the area, specifically McHenry County, police said today.

Police in the Denver suburb of Wheat Ridge, along with McHenry County sheriff's police, released photographs of Tyler James Martin, 36, who has been charged in a no-bond first-degree murder warrant in the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend Tuesday night, police said. [More]

That's OK--it'll be alright.

Idiot obviously doesn't realize you can't carry a gun in Illinois.

Boy, will he be in for a surprise!

More Americans are Recognizing and Claiming their Gun Rights

There's something happening on Marco Island... And it isn't just a regional anomaly. It's nationwide... People are waking up to their gun rights... Yet despite clear evidence...how do the gunhaters spin it? [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at a phenomenon.

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Check out the latest from other Gun Rights Examiners:

Austin: Philadelphia cop killers: guns or politics?

Charlotte: Guns and the Constitution: The 'well regulated Militia'

Cleveland: Gun confiscation: can it happen again?

DC: DC City Council enables residents’ easy access to mail order handgun carry permits!

Denver: A thought experiment

Los Angeles: Gun control in churches, Part II: The Militia.

Milwaukee: Time to change our attitude about guns

Minneapolis: Dispelling the myth of “The Wild West”

St. Louis: Hunting rifles--the next 'sniper weapons'

This Day in History: February 21

On this day in 1777, George Weedon is promoted to the rank of brigadier general of the Virginia Regiment of the Continental Army.

Weedon was an innkeeper in Fredericksburg, Virginia, at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, but had previously served as a lieutenant under George Washington in western Virginia during the French and Indian War. [More]

Patriots rise from the ranks of the people...

Knocking Off for Now

That's it. As some of you know, I am on a limited schedule and that's all for today.

I'm sorry if I couldn't get to your tip or email you my thanks for taking time to send me links. Please accept them here. Thanks for understanding.

Because Nothing Bad Ever Happens on Camera...

...with a bunch of police around. [More]

Right, Lee?

[Via The Bitter Clinger]

Like a Bad Neighbor, Dunkin is There

State Rep. Kenneth Dunkin sponsors legislation for mandatory $1,000,000 insurance policy for gun owners... [More]

It's been done.

[Via The Bitter Clinger]

When Organized and Unorganized Militias Collide

The Carroll National Guard unit will train on urban military operations by holding a four-day exercise at Arcadia.

The purpose of the April 2-5 drill will be to gather intelligence, then search for and apprehend a suspected weapons dealer, according to Sgt. Mike Kots, readiness NCO for Alpha Company. [More]

Why?

What are they training for in terms of real life?

Since when is firearms law enforcement the province of our military? And they even are calling in a Blackhawk?

What the hell is going on here?

[Via Western Rifle Shooters]

Son of Only One

The son of the city detective charged in the Collegedale Wal-Mart assault case is facing charges of his own in connection with an incident with his girlfriend. [More]

The fruit doesn't roll very far from the tree?

I can't help but wonder if this guy's kid was taught by example to resolve frustration the "Only One" way...

[Via RCB]

Semper Infidelis

A Marine has been arrested, suspended from college and ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation for bringing a handgun and knife to campus – even though he holds a concealed carry permit issued by the state. [More]

It's been done.

Teddy Totes a Gun

A new character has been introduced on the Hamas children's television show "Pioneers of Tomorrow," the teddy bear Nassur, who immediately expressed a desire to...carry a gun. [More]

It's been done.

Applying Themselves in the Sunshine State

Floridians have requested 187,162 concealed-weapon permit applications over the last six months - an 82 percent increase compared with a year earlier. [More]

I guess.

I just can't seem to appreciate the silver lining without noticing that big black cloud...

[Via Ed M]

Denial

Mike H shares some thoughts on a human trait I consider just as threatening to Liberty as apathy and ignorance. [More]