Full-Court Press

New York's highest court is set to hear arguments Wednesday in a case that will decide whether the state government can lawfully seize private property for a development company. [More]

Because nothing says "public use" requiring coercion like "private basketball." God forbid there should be a market solution.

I suppose if by "lawfully" they mean capable of seizing at gunpoint with no resistance...

Hey, what's more important for governments instituted among men to secure the Blessings of Liberty? Keeping the masses stupefied with bread and circuses or your property rights?

And who better to decide than New York judges?

The outrageous thing is, so many idiot sports fans don't care what freedoms are lost as long as the vicarious thrills of watching others perform keep coming.

Zero Tolerance = Zero Brains

Zachary’s offense? Taking a camping utensil that can serve as a knife, fork and spoon to school. [More]

George Evans, you're an idiot.

[Via Zachary G]

On Endorsing Enablers

From correspondent Mack H:

This is something worth following, I think. Let me take this step-by-step...

A Virginian, all by himself (pro se), is suing George Mason University to secure the right to armed self-defense on college campus.

His legal briefs are posted here:
http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum54/31880.html

He lost in Circuit court, so now he is now appealing to the Supreme Court of Virgina:
http://www.virginia1774.org/GMUSCPetitionweb.pdf

The AG's office has responded with this brief:
http://www.virginia1774.org/GMUBRIEFOPPET.pdf

This brief alleges that a taxpayer supported university has a "compelling government interest" in banning armed self-defense because allowing students and visitors to bring weapons onto campus would imperil safety.

"Without the regulation, the University's safety is seriously compromised." From page 13. Read on to see examples listed as to why safety is threatened by guns on campus. You decide how ridiculous those examples are. No mention of armed campus cops. That wouldn't fit the template.

The Virginia Attorney General is William C. Mims.

Billy Mims is a well-known gun control RINO. He has always supported gun control over freedom.

Bill Mims is a close, personal friend of Bob McDonnell. For a time, they both served in the House of Delegates.

McDonnell hand-picked Mims to be his deputy AG - his second in command.

McDonnell planned all along, when he won the race for AG, to resign early so he could run full-time for governor.

McDonnell hand-picked Mims to be the new Attorney General -- his successor.

Bob McDonnell has received the endorsement of the NRA. He has not (so far) received the endorsement of the VCDL-PAC.

No one writes about this publicly. I wonder why?

Yep:

McDonnell...urged lawmakers to pick Mims, his chief deputy, to succeed him.

and:

Virginia: NRA endorses McDonnell for Governor

Any political rating system that doesn't take into account anti-gun political alliances is incomplete and deceptive.

About Face

The system takes seconds to look at chin widths and nose sizes. The expanded technology used on millions of motorist could be rolled out across the USA. The FBI's Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System is also getting an upgrade to DNA records, 3-D facial imaging, palm prints and voice scans. [More]

Oh, I'm sorry, I should have given you this link first so you could have it playing in the background...

[Via Ron W]

Patches, I'm Dependin' on You, Son...

We've talked about these before. Here's an update:

The Woodland "III" patches are in, ahead of schedule!! All orders received as of today, 13 Oct 09, have been fulfilled.

We still have a limited number of Desert "III" patches in, so those who want them better get them soon; they won't be re-ordered. Please send $4 per patch (post paid) to:

Raven's Wood Enterprises, LLC PO Box 962 Birmingham, MI 48012

USPS Money Orders, Certified & Cashier's checks process upon receipt; all other instruments cause the order to be held until it clears the bank.

Cash is accepted, reluctantly, because of the risk. Raven's Wood Enterprises, LLC takes no responsibility for any order sent in cash; all risk is inherent with the sender.

NOTE: There are no more Desert patches. All orders processed after 10/23/09 are Woodland.

Of Course

I did not need a real gun, of course... [More]

Which is probably just as well, because if you ever do, Bloomberg and his tax cow-funded armed goons won't let you.

[Via HZ]

Night Hunting...

...with a thermal scope. Interesting video. [More]

[Via Larry Rankin]

Behind the Wire

Western Rifle Shooters Association comments on the Olofson denial and includes a reminder:

As you listen to the classic Irish resistance song that follows, please consider sending what you can, as often as you can, to David's Relief Fund, which is administered by Larry Pratt and GOA.

I should have said an important reminder. [More]

Nothing Succeeds Like Secession

Does America, bound and defined by The Constitution with the rights and duties of each party defined, still exist, or has Washington DC and Wall Street already seceded over the previous two decades? [More]

I'd say it goes back farther than that.

[Via Plug Nickel Times]

A Predictable Conclusion

People Afraid To Come Out Of Their Homes [More]

Majority rule democracy in action.

This is what some would see us all reduced to.

[Via Tommy S]

Journalism Student Criticizes Bloomberg Gun Show Stings

I typically don't solicit "guest editorials," but I'm always happy to do what I can to encourage interest in the right to keep and bear arms by the next generation--and the chance to see this kind of thought introduced in a college journalism class is too good to pass up. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column presents an exercise in student journalism.

Also see if you can help find a long lost rifle, and get the latest from my fellow GREs.

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This Day in History: October 14

I have ordered a return to be made, of all the Seamen in the Army, and if they can be found, shall furnish you with the number you desire, or if the whole number cannot be had, I will collect and send you as many as I can. I have also directed Colo. Greene, who it is probable will have some men in his party accustomed to the Water, to select them for the use of your Fleet. [More]

"Your Friends at FaxDC.com"

I just received a rather hysterical spam email from an outfit called FaxDC.com, which is offering me the opportunity to "blast fax" all 535 congressmen.

I can be a part of their "Fax.DC.com Army" for $25/month, I can get their "Ultimate Protest package," they call me (and everyone else on their email list) a "Patriot" and they want me to "Be sure to send this Alert to EVERYONE you know who supports saving America and Protecting our Middle Class."

OK--I'm sending it to everyone I know. Along with some observations:

The email contains a word-for-word copy of a column posted yesterday on WorldNetDaily by Chelsea Schilling. I have no idea if using it is authorized or not.

Thing is, I have no idea why WND even printed that column, which seems to be a rehash of the old Blair Holt HR 45 bill--that is in no imminent danger of going anywhere, and somehow mixing it in with the old, dead SB 2099 "list your guns on your taxes" email that's now making the rounds in email forwards from people incapable of mastering either "BCC" or any font smaller than 24.

Here's the deal: Blair Holt has been languishing in committee since January with NO COSPONSORS!

And the tax bill died in 2000.

There is absolutely no need to blast fax anyone about this. To do so is a waste of energy and resources that are vitally needed elsewhere. But it will put money in someone's pocket.

So who are these guys at FaxDC.com?

Well, the "Who Is" lookup at Register.com lists:

Domain Discreet
ATTN: faxdc.com
Rua Dr. Brito Camara, n 20, 1
Funchal, Madeira 9000-039
PT
Phone: 1-902-7495331

Which doesn't actually tell us anything other than it is discreetly associated with someone on a Portuguese island with a Nova Scotia area code.

They appear to have attached themselves to all sort of "conservative" causes--opposing Obamacare, immigration, guns...

OK, here's the guy: Stephen Eichler, J.D. aka "Minuteman Steve."

I can't say anything for or against the guy--I have no idea who he is or what his motivation is, nor would it be appropriate for me to speculate without knowledge.

But I'll tell you this: Anyone who tells you to spend money faxing to stop Blair Holt is not someone who should be leading gun rights activists in anything. Assuming the guy is sincere, he's simply not demonstrated that when it comes to gun issues he's a leader worth following.

I not only do NOT recommend forwarding the email to your activist friends, it seems to me, the responsible thing to do would be to warn them about it.

Also see:
'Qualifying Firearms'
Kill (the) bill
Kill (the) bill - volume two
Kill (the) bill - volume three
Spreading gun law rumors distracts from real threats

SCOTUS Denies Olofson Petition

They did it without comment, naturally. [More]

This development warranted a second Gun Rights Examiner column for today.

Get a link to the petition and read an embedded copy of the amicus brief.

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We're the Only Ones Forceful Enough

A federal lawsuit filed Friday accuses Dolton police officers of beating up an innocent man and lying about it. [More]

Dolton...Dolton...where was I just reading about a Dolton cop...?

No doubt just another of the "few bad apples"--no need to treat being stopped by one of them as a potentially life-threatening criminal encounter to be responded to accordingly--is there?

Oh, gee, looks like we can't ask. Wonder why?

On the bright side, the "Only Ones" were no doubt armed while being "forceful." If one of those exemption bills pass, they might yet catch a break.

[Via Tommy S]

Pachyderm Petering Out?

Pssst...

Wanna see a well-hung elephant...? [More]

"Inappropriate" Browsing

Man Fired For Looking At Gun Web Sites [More]

Several readers have sent me links to various versions of this story--this one appears to be the most comprehensive breakdown I've seen.

If the supervisor and company truly applied different standards to gun websites than to others, and it appears they did, don't do business with them.

That said, I think we all have personally observed way too many employees spending way too much time web surfing when they're being paid to work--and yeah, that includes the bosses. I've cautioned readers here before--I appreciate all the site visits I can get, both here and at Gun Rights Examiner--but I'd hate to see you get in trouble because of that.

If the enuretics freak out over the Mossberg site, they'd probably call SWAT on you if they found you reading my brand of "domestic terrorism."

We're the Only Ones Hushing You Up Enough

Metropolitan Transportation Authority police said that Hendrick, who was off duty, was riding a Ronkonkoma-bound train about 9:20 p.m. and spotted "a group of unruly passengers following a Ranger game."

"He took out his concealed Smith & Wesson handgun and pointed it at the individuals"... [More]

Kind of ironic that he's one of the "Only Ones" Carolyn McCarthy wants armed on the LIRR. Of course, we've already established she's none too bright.

Seeing as who was holding the gun, the hockey fans are just lucky they didn't "lift a finger."

Too bad for Hendrick he didn't wait to do this, at least until we can make sure violent cops get sentencing exemptions. Hopefully, for his sake, the department will find he acted within established protocol...

[Via Harvey]

We're the Only Ones Global and Noble Enough

When last we checked in with Ronald K. Noble, he was enjoying a lucrative career as a reward for helping cover up a crime against humanity in which he was deeply implicated. [More]

William N. Grigg fleshes out the global "Only Ones" story we discussed yesterday by giving us the low down on their top guy.

It's like they go out of their way to pick movie villains.

[Via Ron W]

Harry Reid Ignores Gun Rights Questionnaire

Arguably, Sen. Reid gets a lot more emails than other candidates, and probably never saw this because a staffer intercepted it. Just to be fair, I'll send them a link to this column and give them another chance to respond to or ignore the questions.

Perhaps they feel they don't have to, because Sen. Reid enjoys the support of NRA--Executive VP Wayne La Pierre calls hims "a true champion of the Second Amendment"--in spite of Reid supporting "the most anti-gun president in American history" and in spite of his votes to confirm both Eric "Ban 'assault weapons' to fight Mexican crime" Holder and Sonia "The Second Amendment does not apply to the states" Sotomayor. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner notes a deafening silence and can't help but wonder if it's intentional.

Also get a "Not Without a Fight" update, and the latest from my fellow GREs.

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