Nigerian people caught in perfect storm of tyranny and terrorism

"[C]ivilians are not allowed to possess machine-guns, military rifles and handguns … private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons [and] private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is prohibited," the site advises. Add to that licensing, background checks and registration for what they are allowed to own, a prohibition on concealed carry and stiff criminal penalties for gun law violations, and Nigeria is one of those places where the "law-abiding" are at extreme disadvantage. [More]

My latest JPFO Alert shows readers what happens to children when all the "common sense gun safety" measures Demanding Moms shriek for here are matters of settled law. Curious, the common people who pay the price for such disastrous edicts are now asking for guns...

Connecticut rights group joins in brief for state gun law challenge

The brief, filed by a team of attorneys that includes noted Second Amendment lawyer, scholar and author Stephen P. Halbrook, argues that Connecticut’s ban on so-called “assault weapons“ and standard capacity ammunition magazines violates the Second Amendment, and that “provisions of [the] ban are unconstitutionally vague.” [More]

This afternoon’s Gun Rights Examiner report rings the bell on round two of a title fight.

'Liberal' gun group member proposes online campaign to #EndGunShaming

Having had time to think more on this, some other thoughts now occur to me. First, the shame is not on gun owners, it is on the people stooping to insults and crudities. I refuse to feel shame for some obnoxious troll's many character defects. And why engage with someone essentially screaming insults? You would ignore and put distance between yourself and someone doing that in the real world (keeping the option of defending yourself open if need be), so why not practice the same prudent discipline in the virtual one? [More]

Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes it’s just like Opposite Day “progressives” to expect us to be ashamed by their offensive behavior.

Because You Never Know...

...when the livestock might return fire.  [More]

Besides, what good are these if you don't look the part?

[Via Jess]

A Strong Commitment

No, not to ourselves and our posterity, silly... [More]

Why should he care, when all most of his critics do is gripe in internet comments, enabling him to "cruise... to victory ... easily beating two tea party challengers"?

Hey, what's the deal here? I thought this blog was about guns.

Great Society II

I'm imagining a movie title here, with the tag line: "If This Doesn't Finish the Republic, Nothing Will." [More]
 
Figures this statist fraud would want to star in the sequel.

[Via Michael G]

What's in YOUR Safe?

Tonight, on ATSNtv's "Stop the Threat"... [Details]

And did you remember to vote?

Despicable Deception?

It's a pretty damning indictment. [More]

I haven't seen the NAGR fundraising note that this is responding to--a link would have helped. [SEE UPDATE TWO, BELOW]

Rhetoric aside, there is one point that needs to be made in re background checks, from no less a source than the feds: "Effectiveness depends on the ability to reduce straw purchasing, requiring gun registration and an easy gun transfer process."

So this isn't about siding with either group, or pointing out flaws, or questioning motives, or effectiveness, or tactics, or anything else--plenty of other places will host that conversation. The discussion I'm inviting here centers on that core point.

Is it debatable?

[Via several of you]

UPDATE: Dave Workman goes into detail in "Gunfight: War of words erupts; ‘aid and comfort to enemy?"

UPDATE TWO: Here's the NAGR piece. 

Extraction, BATFU-Style

They just keep going full B. Todd. [More]

Comedy gold.

A Work in Progress

One hive insect queen's "perfect union" is another man's tyranny. [More]

By the Numbers

Funny thing about those photos--it looks like most of the people are facing inward, meaning it looks like attention-seekers were outnumbered by observers... [More]

Say, Here's an Idea...

Maybe we could have a Con-Con or something... [More]

Seeing as how NRA, quite properly, assessed campaign finance limits were well within the scope of that "single issue," perhaps they're ready next time to give Wayne's "true champion of the Second Amendment" the "F" he deserves.

Lies Heating Up

It's what Prozis do to get control--over everything. [More]

It's telling: Even when reporting deception they continue to repeat it, by choosing the photo they did and making no mention of this.

This Day in History: May 16

As soon as you have concluded with the officers, the Quantity of Rum or Whiskey which will be best to be commuted, agreeable to the Orders of this Date—you will be pleased to notify Mr Sands (who if necessary, will attend you for the purpose) and agree with him upon the particular Articles in which the Compensation shall be made. [More]

And That Goes DOUBLE for Politicians Who Don't Back "Common Sense Gun Laws"

What could go wrong? [More]

[Via Florida Guy] 

We're the Only Ones Honored Enough

“One is Memorial Day,” the Ohio Republican said. “The other is today, when we honor federal, state, and local law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.” [More]

I was wondering why they were at half-staff.

And no, there are no plans for a "National Victims of Only Ones Memorial Day."

Why not?

Nazgul Continue Serving Sauron

The law upheld Thursday seeks to accommodate that constitutional right while also protecting the community from gun violence. [More]

You heard him, orcs. Go for it.

Man, is this guy an Obama appointee or what?   And enough of an insider to sail right through with "bipartisan" approval:

Boasberg was confirmed in a 96 to 0 vote on Monday.

OK, so which "pro-gun" Senators do we have to thank for this?

[Via Geordan]

Not of the Body?

So, I have it on good authority from a Master-at-Arms Senior Chief (MACS) buddy of mine that the author of this piece (a radar technician) was neither a SAMI (Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor) nor was he a base police officer, both of which are what he claims. He was an Navy AUXILIARY security force member (a rent-a-cop) and he was a line coach, which for those of you who are not familiar, means he was a safety supervisor that stands behind troops while they qualify on their weapons to help ensure no safety violations are committed. He didn't teach ANYTHING. [More]

It would be illustrative if it is true, and we need to emphasize at this point we've hardly seen enough evidence to overcome reasonable doubt, but my bottom line: Don't matter to me none-- I've already decided.

He could have been the biggest hero in the military, and I'm reminded that at one time, this guy was no slouch himself.

FRIDAY UPDATE: Just got my second comment that the FB page has been removed.  It still works for me, as evidenced by the screen shot I took one minute ago.

Conyers Doesn't Qualify for a Lot More than the Ballot

Too funny.  So naturally, it's being couched as a "precious right to vote" battle. [More]

Gee, maybe having felony home invaders among his campaign workers explains why the old Marxist is so hot on "gun control."

That and Sweetie being a prohibited person, herself...

Hard Times in the Upper Cretaceous

How very "progressive"!

Gosh, that's too bad. [More]

All due to mean old ideological climate change deniers...

Perhaps we could make them buy communication credits or something.

Yeah, that's been proposed.