Bolivian gun laws to provide hard lesson in ‘if it’s not broke don’t fix it’

The smart money says this is a cynical ruse, and that imposing the new controls will benefit those in a position to create and capitalize on a lucrative new black market -- that is, those in power. [More]

Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes a solution in search of a problem, and concludes it’s more like an opportunity of untapped potential for those positioned to exploit it.  Hey, “progressives” just dislike wealth if someone other than them has it.

The Perfect Rapex Accessory

Why limit your barbs to internal privacy violators? [More]

While I think a better idea is to stay the hell away from public transit and not live anywhere that you can't -- face it, all those places are "progressive" anti-gun zones anyway -- if I ever were on a crowded bus and somebody poked me with that stupid porcupine vest, they'd better hope it didn't hurt me.

Bear sent this to me, along with his discovery of the word "chindōgu," roughly meaning whatever usefulness a stupid gadget may have is rendered useless by how dumb and impractical it is.  I wonder if we can apply that to NRA-endorsed "pro-gun Democrats," maybe start calling 'em Manchindōgu...

Talking Guns Redux

My discussion with Kate Krueger is now archived. [Listen]

Fear Factor

I know my initial reaction when seeing them is rarely one of relief... [More]

That's actually the desired conditioned reflex engineered by those who deploy them.

[Via Ron W]

Outlaw ≠ "Bad Guy"

Interesting videos from Josie the Outlaw... [Watch]

[Via Ron W]

Für die Kinder

Oh, but this could never happen here. We're special!  [More]

A truism:  Everyone who supports "gun control" is either a manipulated ignoramus or a totalitarian swine.

[Via Michael G]

Back in Court

Opponents of the ad’s removal say the case, which attorneys will argue in the Arizona Court of Appeals starting Tuesday, could have broad implications for free-speech rights in Arizona and stop the city from arbitrarily censoring public-transit ads. [More]

We talked about this some time back.  

Look at some of the comments under the new article -- what ugly people.

Still Part of the Team

I guess MAIG and SPLC don't have a problem with racists as long as they're gun collectivists, because Cracker-hatin' Gordo's name is still on the roster.

We're the Only Ones Turning Outward Enough

Do our jobs for us, OK? [More]

At least we know where they're not.

We're the Only Ones "To Serve Man" Enough

It's a cookbook! [More]

What's the Combination?

That's amazing! [More]

That's the kind of thing an idiot would have on his luggage! 

Two from the GREs

• Kurt Hofmann: Nuclear option' will boost Congressional 'productivity' in trampling gun rights
• Dave Workman: Fast & Furious back with NY Post’s Dodson book excerpt

Knowing the Drill?

Not to play Monday Morning Quarterback or anything, and I'm glad it's worked out for them -- for now -- but I see a lot of risks here I would not have been inclined to take -- especially with my wife and child in the house. [More]

[Via Neil W]

We're the Only Ones Denied Enough

Welcome to the party, pal. [More]

Gee, imagine you being presumed guilty until proven innocent.

Say, I've got a swell idea! How about I come up to Siskiyou County and reveal to you I'm keeping and bearing arms consistent with founding intent but non-compliant with California edicts?  Being as how you're such a big gun rights advocate now that it's your ox being gored, I'm sure we'll both shake hands and have a big laugh about it, right?

Heck, I'm sure I won't even have to remind you about your oath or the words "shall not be infringed," right?

[Via Neil W]

This Day in History: December 2

I have the honour to inform your excellency That there is at this place about 1800 prisoners of war taken at York Town. ever since their Arrival here they have made it a point to be very Insolent to the Citizens and guards by which Means one or two of them has been put to the bayonet. [More]

Tonight on Armed American Radio

From Mark Walters:

Tonight on AAR, in-studio guest co-host, multi-platinum country recording artist and FNH team competitive shooter, Mark Wills. Famed blademaster and all-around bad ass, Ernest Emerson gives listeners a George Washington history lesson they probably never knew, David Codrea, George Hill, Seanto and more!

The program broadcasts from 8 to 11 p.m. Eastern. Click here to find a station near you or to listen via live streaming.  You can also watch the studio feed at IRF News.

Talking Guns

I'll be joining Kate Krueger this afternoon at 3 Eastern for our monthly hour-long chat.

The show broadcasts from Noon to 2 p.m. Arizona time. Those who live in the Phoenix area can listen via Independent Talk 1100 KFNX.  Those who don't can listen live via the "Talking Guns" website. 

Anti-gun ‘Moms’ rooted in inexcusably irresponsible ignorance

“My mother-in-law, a former teacher, had to point out that the Constitution doesn’t guarantee life,” Thomases had to admit. “That would be the Declaration of Independence. Oops.” [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes idiocracy in action.

The Mephisto Waltz

Let' see 'em stop this guy.

There is no aspect of life in which "progressives," using the apparatus of government, do not covet total control. [More] 

I see the MTNA is doing its best to appease instead of fight. Big mistake. This is the kind of overreach a smart politician could do much with.

This is the kind of stuff that makes for natural allies, if not for a preponderance of many in the music community to have "progressive" sympathies. I, in turn, can't be overly sympathetic when they get caught in a web they helped spin.

[Via Michael G]

Meanwhile, Over at the North American Marlon Brando Look Alikes...*

The group that will, within a few years, be leveling increasingly strident charges of intolerance and hate at "pedophobes" is projecting... [More]

[Via Florida Guy]

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