Savage Strikes Back

Nice. You need to resubmit the part classified the way we tell you to, which makes your first submission a prosecutable offense. [More]

The unfolding story of Len Savage and his duct-taped upper continues, including links to two of his legal documents, his claim, and his answer to the complaint.

Also in today's Gun Rights Examiner column: More on Kirsten Gillibrand, and an important bill in Montana.

As always, I rely on WarOnGuns regulars who perceive value from this work to help me spread word of it by sharing links via emails, blogs, gun boards, etc.

Check out the latest from other Gun Rights Examiners:

Austin: Senator Boxer’s fictions to promote ‘sensible gun control’ (Part 1)

Charlotte: Students want concealed handguns on campus

Cleveland: Changing the culture of violence is the key

DC: DC taxpayers will pay for City Council’s gun ban redux

Denver: Blind justice

Los Angeles: Orange County, Kalifornia: The K is still in Kalifornia.

Milwaukee: Time to change our attitude about guns

Minneapolis: The folly across the river

St. Louis: 'Unregistered ammunition' and the push for 'Ammunition Accountability'

This Day in History: February 12

I Should have bin with you sir before now but for the following reasons viz.

The Great probebility of an Endien War for many Evident reasons Given by the Endien through the Course of Last Sumer.

The have Killd many of our people on the frontiers, and since the Last Treety at Fort pit one thing of Consequince, from a Pition of the People at Contockey to the Esembly of Virga 450 lbs of Powder was to be Sent them, Which was put into the Charge of som men to be taken there, and on they way the men went A shore below the mouth of Scothey and was fired on and five out of Seven Killd, 2 maid there Escap to the mouth of Kanhaway, all the Amonition fell into there hands many Reasons we have to Expect A war this spring... [More]

An Endangered Right

The withdrawal of a basic right of Englishmen is having dire consequences in Great Britain, and should serve as an object lesson for Americans. [More]

Correspondent Steven L calls our attention to a Cato Institute report by Joyce Lee Malcolm from a few years back that we all would benefit from reading.

Utah Gun Rights Activists Join Forces With the Antis???

SEE UPDATE FOR A STATEMENT OF CORRECTION

Utah's gun rights activists are breaking ranks with the National Rifle Association for the first time in recent memory and instead are joining forces with gun-control advocates such as Sen. Scott McCoy. [More]

Well, that doesn't sound good. Some are asking whether the locals are throwing gun owners under the bus.

As always, the devil is in the details, and if we don't consider those details, we're likely to draw skewed conclusions:

SB 96 would completely eliminate the issuance of Utah concealed-weapon permits to non-Utah residents...SB 96 would also change "concealed weapon" (the term that’s used in the current law) to "concealed firearm", which means that a permit-holder would no longer be able to carry other types of concealed weapons...SB 96 could also be interpreted to restrict you to carrying only one firearm. Which means that you couldn’t carry a backup gun...

I don't care about the retired "Only One" provision. I think they should eat off the same plate as the rest of us.

Look, I really don't care about permits, either. I post this because I see a lining up in two camps, and I see the highest volume coming from the most influential one--that championing the Fairfax agenda. I just think it's important that gun owners have access to all sides of the argument before making up their minds.

This isn't the first time a bill with dangerous repercussions was being pushed through over the objections of local activists. Is it?

UPDATE:

While the principle of looking at all details still applies, I will note I did not.

The newspaper article refers to HB 204.

Hurrying through, which is no excuse, the GoUtah! alert I thought was relevant referred to SB 96.

They're two different bills--the House bill dealing with instructors, the Senate bill dealing with permitees.

I see nothing on the GoUtah! site to flesh out further details for their position. That doesn't change my bottom line--we need to know what it is and why before deciding whether or not we agree with them.

Anyway, I apologize for the confusion this may have caused. Corrections are never fun.

2A Doesn't Apply to the States

And no Fourteenth Amendment incorporation for you, either. [More]

So say the robed ones occupying the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

We keep trying to do this nicely.

Bullet Point

They're in short supply. [More]

[Via Skip]

A Big Win

A big win in court today for Danladi Moore. The Norfolk P.D./city sham has failed. The Judge has thrown the case and the charges will be dismissed. They paid him $10,000 for the first tyrannical arrest, let’s see what they pay for this one. You would think the citizens of Norfolk, Virginia would get tired of seeing this kind of thug behavior from their cops. Moreover, you would think they would get tired of paying out taxpayer dollars for absolutely tyrant behavior by the police…repeatedly. [More]

You would think. Until individuals start paying a personal price, think again.

This is a very comprehensive summary, complete with video.

[Via FiredBrass]

Draft Nappers

The kind and thoughtful people who seek to relieve us of the burden of planning and managing our own lives are preparing to seize our children, and any of us who happen to be within the targeted age range (most likely between 18 and 26). [More]

If something is worth fighting for, free people will fight for it.

The best way to assure that is to assure freedom.

[Via Ron W]

Children of Men

"The WOU student who was falsely arrested and charged with possession of a firearm in a public building, had all his criminal charges dropped by the Polk County DA tonight."

End of story, right?

Well, uh, no. The gunhaters must have their pound of flesh. [More]

Extra-legal tribunals, extracted confessions, forced recanting--even though no crime was committed. This is the state of "higher education" when it comes to gun owners exercising their unalienable right to keep and bear arms.

Here is today's Gun Rights Examiner column.

Tell a friend. Or at least click on the link and read it.

Check out the latest from other Gun Rights Examiners:

Austin: Children safest population group around guns (Part 2)

Charlotte: Phony gun groups, Part 2: ‘Americans for Gun Safety’

Cleveland: Ohioans For Concealed Carry presents 2009 goals

DC: DC taxpayers will pay for City Council’s gun ban redux

Denver: Blind justice

Los Angeles: Virginia Tech again: when will they learn?

Milwaukee: Time to change our attitude about guns

Minneapolis: The folly across the river

St. Louis: You, too, can be a 'terrorist'

This Day in History: February 11

Certain, that the British Court would leave nothing unessayed in the Course of this Campaign, to establish her unwarrantable claims over the United States and to deprive them of their rights, the Congress were induced upon reconsidering their first vote of Levies to compose the Army, to determine that 16. Battallions more should be raised, in addition to those they had resolved on before... [More]

Why Bloggers are Better than Authorized Journalists

It's because we bring you information the mainstream media will not. At least that's an argument I use. I may have to modify that.

Yesterday, I told you about an interview with Mike Vanderboegh appearing in the Feb. 15 issue of Gun Week. Like him and agree with him or not, that is information that should be of interest to activist gun owners. The absence of reporting on this from most quarters--particularly those quick to criticize and misrepresent Mike's positions--speaks for itself.

A Show of Force in Boise

Metro Violent Crimes Task Force...A 10-agency task force...The FBI, along with nine other agencies...A Blackhawk helicopter hovered overhead as officers in bulletproof vests and Kevlar helmets stormed the home...[More]

All for one guy? Yeah, but one who "was allegedly selling illegal guns from his home."

Per Avg Joe, who says:

Little history: This is a training raid of force, black hawk the whole nine yards. A total of 10 LE agencies counting the FBI who seemingly was in charge of the raid. This was way, way, way over kill but it gets these groups working together because they know this sh** is going to be going n the coming future.

History: I believe I sent you a line where something like crazy like 750 cops, medical folks and who knows used the Boise Town Mall after hours as a training area. They used full auto toy guns. This was said to be a training in case some idiot/s starting shooting up the place. First off if people are pinned down but whack jobs, the last thing the cops need to be shooting are full autos. What my intel tells me is that was training to run as many as 25 raids at the same time from the same command post. I'm telling you David, if you take what just happened in New Orleans within the last week and this raid. You have these people getting ready to do some very heavy sh**. They are putting the pieces in place one by one and too many people are sleeping as it happens.

Here's the latest...

[I]nvestigators did not find any firearms inside...

"Only Ones."

Bitterly Clinging to HR 45

The Bitter Clinger weighs in. [More]

Regulars here know I already have:

'Qualifying fireams'
Kill (the) bill
Kill (the) bill - volume two
Kill (the) bill - volume three
Send a Card to Bobby
Big Brother's new target: Tracking of all firearms

We're the Only Ones Crashing Enough

State police say a violent accident involving two Lynn police cruisers that left an officer seriously injured and one vehicle lying on top of the other was probably caused by excessive speed and running a red light...Neither officer was wearing a seat belt. [More]

What can I say--besides "Only Ones"?

[Via Ed M]

INGSOC-Я-US

Bastards aren't even trying to hide it anymore. [More]

The Orwellian theme is made complete with a comment by "Vigilance" accompanying the subversive Newsweek article:

[T]he anti-socialist nuts are really out on this one.

You got that, right?

If you're not a communist, you're mentally ill. Such people require treatment. Severe cases require being institutionalized.

One can only hope traitors such as "Vigilance," the writers of this piece, the publishers, and every commentator agreeing with it receive the fate they deserve.

There can be no peace with these. They won't allow it.

Live Feed to OC Board on Right to Carry

Per Transylvania Phoenix:

Due to the enormous backlash generated by Sheriff Sandra Hutchens illegal actions among law abiding OC citizens CCW permit holders and gun rights activists, hundreds and hundreds of people are expected to attend the upcoming meeting taking place today February 10th (live video feed starting at 9:30 AM PST) [More]

For some reason, I can't access this in Firefox--it says I need a plug-in, but won't let me download one. I'm using IE to listen to the video while I post.

It looks like CCWs are item 22. It looks like public comment will happen then.

UPDATE:

Got an Blackberry email from a guy attending the OC-BOS meeting: CCW policy is item #22, starts at 11:00 AM PST; 37 speakers to take the microphone

UPDATE: I'm listening to these fascists. It's hard to believe these are Americans. I note Sandra has a rather twisted definition of the Second Amendment, but has no problem claiming a "Police Officers' Bill of Rights."

Time to take a few breaths and get my contempt in check.

Boy are these fools going to be in for a surprise when a major incident and collapse of their illusory "order" happens.

Head into a Nor'easter

Some Rhode Island gun owners want to carry loaded pistols inside their waistband while shopping for groceries. [More]

This is surprisingly even-handed for a "Boston progressive."

He also talks about MA mandatory "safety features," and presents reasons why they actually endanger.

Go on over and leave a comment that will bring light to the discussion. We've had a door opened for us to an audience that may not be used to such illumination. Let's take advantage of that.

An "Authorized Journalist" in Training

Individual brings weapons on campus in violation of state law [More]

Wrong.

But you've picked the right major, Erin Huggins.

[Via Kevin Starrett]

The Toilet Float War

The Des Moines police bomb squad determined Sunday that an object that looked like a bomb outside the Iowa Judicial Building was in fact a sump or toilet tank float ball. [More]

Hey, I'm just making an observation about how the ignorant and hysterical nature of our society creates vulnerabilities and opportunities that some might exploit to confuse, divert...

We're the Only Ones Hooked Enough

A local police captain was caught having sex with a hooker in his car -- in broad daylight, authorities said today...

Levine lied to the officers about who the woman was, then "attempted to use his position as a police captain to avoid arrest and prosecution," the prosecutor said. [More]

Well...yeah. Otherwise, what's the point of being an "Only One"?

Could this be the same Norman Levine who warns us that he'll treat our unapproved possession of pellet guns with the same coercive zeal as he would a firearm, complete with state and federal charges?

You're right, Norman. It's no joke. It's an obscenity.

Speaking of obscene jokes, how many anti-gun Teaneck "Only Ones" does it take to screw in a squad car?

And I do apologize...

Homemade Guns

So, where do you start? Well, you need plans, of course. You could copy an existing firearm, like those Pakistani craftsmen do, or like the World War II-era Polish resistance and pre-independence Israelis did when they churned out vast quantities of Sten guns. Or you could acquire plans purposely created for home manufacturing. Yes, they exist. And one of the better known sources for such plans is Philip A. Luty. [More]

If I wasn't on an abbreviated schedule, I wouldn't have missed this one two days ago from J.D. Tuccille.

Good stuff.

[Via David Hamel]

The 'Evolution' of Kirsten Gillibrand

You can't say I didn't warn you about Hillary Clinton's Senate replacement, "pro-gun" Kirsten Gillibrand... [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column explores the false hope of relying on "pro-gun Democrats."

Not that "pro-gun Republicans" give us much cause for hope, either...

Please share the link far and wide.

Check out the latest from other Gun Rights Examiners:

Austin: Children safest population group around guns (Part 2)

Charlotte: Phony gun groups, Part 2: ‘Americans for Gun Safety’

Cleveland: What if crimes by pen were treated like crimes by gun?

DC: DC taxpayers will pay for City Council’s gun ban redux

Denver: The whipping boy

Los Angeles: Orange County, Kalifornia.

Milwaukee: Time to change our attitude about guns

Minneapolis: When is it good to fail?

St. Louis: Denying rights without due process

This Day in History: February 10

After every attempt to stop the progress of the Small Pox, I found that it gained such head among the Southern Troops, that there was no possible way of saving the lives of most of those who had not had it, but by introducing innoculation generally. The Physicians are now making the proper preparation to innoculate all at the several Posts in this Quarter, and Doctor Shippen will innoculate all the Recruits, that have not had the disorder, as fast as they come into Philadelphia. They will loose no time by this Operation, as they will go thro', while their Cloathing, Arms and Accoutrements are preparing. That the Army may be kept as clear as possible, of this terrible disorder, I have recommended it to every State, which is to send Troops to the Army in this Department, immediately to begin upon the innoculation of their Recruits and to continue till they have gone thro' the whole; by these means very few will be down at a time, and of those, many will be fit for duty (should the occasion be pressing) the whole time. [More]

Enough for Today...

Hey, this is more than I did over the whole weekend.

Bear with me. I still won't mind a general email slowdown...

In the mean time, please help me plug this...

We're the Only Ones Highway Robbers Enough

A two-decade-old state law that grants authorities the power to seize property used in a crime is wielded by some agencies against people who are never charged with, much less convicted, of a crime. [More]

Gang ringleader Bower certainly sounds like a piece of statist work, doesn't he? Along with the Harris and Shelby County persecutors...?

I'd say it would be fair to assume any "Only One" conducting a stop in Tenaha is an armed robber, and repel him just as you would one that was not wearing a uniform.

This kind of petty local tyranny really pushes all my buttons.

[Via Lane]

Gun Week Interviews Vanderboegh

Part One

and

Part Two

...with a special guest appearance by yours truly...

Bordering on the Illegal?

An Arizona man who has waged a 10-year campaign to stop a flood of illegal immigrants from crossing his property is being sued by 16 Mexican nationals who accuse him of conspiring to violate their civil rights when he stopped them at gunpoint on his ranch on the U.S.-Mexico border. [More]

I'm going to let you tell me your thoughts on this one.

[Via Steven K]

Don't Think of it as "Betrayal"...

Think of it as "evolution." [More]

I was afraid this would happen.

I'll probably have more on this later in my Examiner column.

[Via JPR9 and Lane]

Who's a 'Cop-Killer'?

Western Rifle Shooters Association presents "the hoplophobes' dilemma." [More]

Oh, Canada

On Friday afternoon, two gunmen pumped multiple rounds from what RCMP say were prohibited firearms into a pickup truck outside a suburban Langley mall's supermarket as shoppers were getting their weekend groceries. [More]

Say, if prohibiting some firearms results in this, why not prohibit even more?

And do you know what else will stop these--what did the Globe and Mail call them: "Free-fire zones"..?

Shutting down movie supply armorers.

That and banning body armor.

[Via Mike from Long Island NY]

Reasonable Limits

And then we come to one of my favorite words employed by the gunhaters, "reasonable."

"However, all reasonable people surely must agree that there are circumstances that justify the termination of that right. And a gun owner with a history of violence against his or her partner falls into this category, even if he or she is not a convicted criminal."

[More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column...

Tell a friend?

Check out the latest from other Gun Rights Examiners:

Austin: Children safest population group around guns (Part 2)

Charlotte: Phony gun groups: Fool me twice?

Cleveland: Who is turning the blind eye in self-defense shootings?

DC: DC taxpayers will pay for City Council’s gun ban redux

Denver: Who could know?

Los Angeles: Saturday Special: Answering the Brady Campaign against handgun violence.

Milwaukee: Time to change our attitude about guns

Minneapolis: When is it good to fail?

St. Louis: Denying rights without due process

This Day in History: February 9

General Schuyler having requested me in the most pressing manner, to send him a General Officer to assist in the command of in the Northern department, you will, as soon as possible, after the receipt of this, repair to Albany and take his commands. [More]

Links for Today

I'm passing on these email tips. Sorry I'm not up to fleshing them out more. Bear with me.

Few details in Salinas police shooting

Police opened fire on an unarmed couple during a routine traffic stop late Tuesday night because one officer "thought he was shot," a high-ranking Salinas Police Department official said Thursday.

"The Only Ones."

Showering with Obama

The other night I dreamt of Barack Obama. He was taking a shower...

I had a similar dream, after reading about Alcee Hastings' FEMA camps. That one had showers, too...

That these stupid, fantasizing hole-filling cows cancel out your vote and mine is about the biggest obscenity I can think of.

Put 'em Back Up

Authorities in Los Angeles say a confidential report on police misconduct that included the names of hundreds of officers was mistakenly posted on the Internet.

Our names are publicized when we're accused...

"A highly respected officer"

A Toronto police trainer and firearms instructor kept her job yesterday despite a conviction for crashing her car in three separate collisions after an afternoon booze-up with fellow officers.

But note she's not above heavy-handed abuse when someone is her victim...

Another "Only One" gun

A Superbowl party in Northeast Philadelphia turned tragic when an off-duty police officer left a loaded gun on a table that was picked up by a friend who accidentally fatally shot his host.

I like how the reportress rues that there was no "safety lock."

We're the Only Ones escorting enough

A Boston police officer is being investigated for allegedly helping two gay porn stars from Sacramento cut through traffic to get to a nightclub.

Thank goodness that's all that went down...

[Via Ed M, Scott H, Avg Joe, Plug Nickel Times, Bruce M]

Rahm Emanuel to Gun Owners

Being a supporter of Aaron Zelman and JPFO, I'm not comfortable with captioning like "Israeli citizen" that has been added to this video. we need to be careful that when addressing Zionism, Marxism, the Jewish left, etc. that we don't paint all people with the brush of Antisemitism--something I see entirely too much of in some quarters.

Nonetheless, I think letting this traitor's own words expose him is important, and thus link to a video you must see. [More]

And as if we needed one, here's another reason not to trust ABC News.

[Via Mike H]

The Trail of Tears

I guess the nonsense in Wisconsin isn't the only example of educational establishment hysteria when it comes to guns. They're like that in Colorado, too... [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column expands on an outrage we introduced here yesterday.

Please share the link far and wide.

This Day in History: February 8

I have lately received several letters from Genl. Schuyler, calling upon me in the most pressing Manner, to send up a proper Reinforcement to secure the important pass of Ticonderoga; as he is very apprehensive, that the Enemy will take the advantage and opportunity of Crossing the lake upon the Ice, and make themselves Masters of that valuable fortress; when the Troops, whose timees are nearly expired, come away. [More]

Still Under the Weather...

Believe me, I'm more sick and tired of it than anybody.

The good news is I'm on the mend. The bad news is, overdoing it would be stupid. So expect less for a while.

As such, I'm going to be doing an abbreviated set of posts, to give you some of what others of you want me to talk about (and I won't mind if the emails slow down a bit for a while longer--honest), and stuff I want to point out.

In the interests of making my job as effortless as possible, please forgive me if I don't get to your submission, and also if I don't go through the detail work of adding links to contributor names.

Together, we shall persevere through these dark days...or some such.

As always, please do what you can to evangelize my Examiner columns. I know I sound like a nag, but really--it's not like I have a tip jar or anything, and regulars here want to see me be able to feed feral sons Uday and Qusay their daily crust of bread, I trust...?

We're the Only Ones on a Jihad Enough

I'd say Supervisor Chris Norby has it exactly right, and Sandra Hutchens needs to be confined to the Hut of the Unclean. Go on over and lend some support in "Comments." [Via Maureen]

We're the Only Ones Released Enough

Tell me Oscar Grant would have made bail had he executed Johannes Mehserle. Plus the guy already ran to Nevada once--why isn't he considered a flight risk? [Via Maureen]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise

It looks like the entire culture has been infected with mistrust. No wonder they don't trust each other with guns--spouses don't even trust each other with computers.

Fairfax Rumor Control

If it's a legitimate concern, rest assured your NRA-ILA will promptly address it and will give you the straight story.

Just like they did with the Holder nomination!

And I guess Olofson and Fincher aren't legitimate concerns.

Less than Understanding

A local school district has suspended a member of the Young Marines youth leadership group after students saw drill props in her vehicle.

Read this and seethe. Can you imagine being Tustin Amhole...oh wait, that's Amole...

The schools says they have no discretion. Right. Like anyone would dare haul them away if they did the right thing.

You can contact these excremental administraitors here. [Via Tom S]

At Least He Didn't Make the "III" Sign

Tough to know if he was stalking. If he was, no sympathy, but the principle involved ought to raise some flags.. [Via Ed M]

Explosive Revelations

The vans included homemade explosive devices connected to remote detonators, firearm silencers and jugs filled with sulfuric acid, a known agent for accelerating the decomposition of a body, authorities said.

A fake mustache. Good grief.

Hey--what do you want to bet he got all that stuff at one of those damned American gun shows? [Via Ed M]

Has The Trib Seen the Light?

Some gun owners just don't know what to make of this: a pro-gun editorial in The Chicago Tribune blog. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column...

Please tell a friend.

This Day in History: February 7

This is the fouth day of my being in this disagreeable place, making application to the Governor and Council, for the use of their Factories at Fredricksburg, which I have just obtain’d. I shall set out tomorrow for Petersburgh to get a part of my Saddles made there, and from thence I shall go to Ronoak in North Carolina, to perchase Horses; the price of them being so exorbitant here, that it will be impossible to procure them, that is, such as you would approve of, & I wd shoze to have. [More]

The New Blacklist--Part Two

I couldn't just leave this alone.

This follow-up to the story I filed this morning includes the Facebook photo in question, a video, and the news that the ACLU is siding with the teacher.

Please help me get wide coverage for this. Now I'm back to the couch...

The New Blacklist

A Wisconsin middle school teacher has been suspended. Her grave offense against acceptable norms?

[S]chool officials discovered a photo of her with a gun on Facebook. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column.

Folks, I've pushed it beyond what I should. I'm not fully recovered and am going to go spend the rest of the day taking it easy under wife's orders.

Please understand if I don't get to your emails.

Normally, I'd spend the next hour promoting this Examiner column on various websites and social networks. I'm counting on my friends to help me out here.

I hope by virtue of the fact that many of you are regulars, that means...

Meanwhile, Over at that Wall of Separation the Libs are Always Talking About

President Barack Obama on Thursday signed an order establishing a White House office of faith-based initiatives with a broader mission than the one overseen by his predecessor, Republican George W. Bush.[More]

Besides, it's not like Lightworker worship is religious or anything...the fact that it's the One True Faith means it's...uh...true.

So don't look for Americans United Against Non-Marxist Church/State Partnerships to say much of anything--besides maybe a prayer recited backwards...

[Via Tom Z]

Or Better Yet

Here's how it needs to be done. Oil tanker sends distress call, takes evasive actions insofar as it is capable. (Or better yet, armed men aboard oil tanker defend by fire.) [More]

That's what I'm talkin' about.

[Via DJK]

Treason in Calhoun County

Calhoun County Commission

Agenda Item 12.A. (5) for 2/5/09

WHEREAS, present levels of gun violence in the United States are far higher than in nations which regulate gun purchases more stringently,

NOW, THEREFORE, the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners support:

(1) The renewal of the ban on sale or purchase of assault weapons (making the ban permanent); and

(2) The enactment of laws at all levels of government to make it harder for those with diminished mental capacity or criminal intent firearms either legally or illegally. [sic]

I don't have a link to refer you to--I got this via email.

The meeting is tonight, 7:00 p.m. at the County Building at 315 West Green Street in Marshall, MI in the County Commissioners Chambers on the third floor.

Most of us don't live near there and probably can't make it.

Still, if you'd like to tell these august representatives what you think of their bright idea...

Ordinarily, I'd advise letting them have it, but I don't want to complicate the task facing those who plan on attending and speaking, so I'll use their words and only say "Make sure you are heard loud and clear!"

For those of you who do live nearby, Joel Fulton of the Southside Sportman Club will be addressing the board, and could use all the "warm bodies" he can get:

It is imperative that we be in attendance on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. with a strong show of force to demonstrate that we are adamantly opposed to this resolution and that the adoption of this resolution will have a severe negative impact on the re-election of anyone who votes for it. Now is the time to stand up and I ask you to stand with me on Thursday night to protect all of our rights!

[Via Ron S]

Oklahoma Risking Children's Lives!!!

Oklahoma's gun laws are among the weakest in the nation, risking the lives of children and fueling the illegal gun market, according to a national survey released Wednesday. [More]

The Bradys said it. I believe it. That settles it.

Just kidding. They're a bunch of damned liars. I'm sure I could deconstruct this the same way I just did for what they said about Vermont.

That no "Authorized Journalists" call them on their BS just shows what a bunch of subversives and incompetents most of our "government watchdogs" are, too.

Which is one of the reasons I always get on the case of WoG regulars to spread the word on the Gun Rights Examiner columns.

[Via David H]

We're the Only Ones Camera Shy Enough

...ten years in jail for photographing a policeman... [More]

Now why would you lot want to do that--unless you're on the side of the terrorists...?

This could also have been titled "Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise" or "When 'Authorized Journalists' and 'Only Ones' Collide."

Think either the propagandists or the subjects might rethink their comfort levels with the state having a monopoly of force?

[Via Jeet]

A Failing Grade

What amazes me is how often we keep coming back and exposing these Brady shills for what they are, and that they still retain a shred of credibility with anyone. I guess it's tough to argue with someone's religion. [More]

Apparently, the failures at the Brady Campaign won't be satisfied until Vermont's "gunmurder" rate works its way up to Chicago levels.

You have to admit, that would suit their purposes more than the way things are now.

Here's today's Gun Rights Examiner column. Hey, I hate to sound like a broken record, but the visitation stats are slipping--right now I'm in the top 5 for politics (barely), but not on the radar for all national categories. If you are a regular reader, I have to assume you get value from it. If so, would you please take a moment to share the link, maybe post it on a forum...? Or would it be easier to beg for donations so I can have an advertising budget?

I hate to harp, but if I don't, guess what will happen? And based on results, the harping has helped make this category grow and expand:

Check out the latest from other Gun Rights Examiners:

Austin: Brady campaign to prevent democracy? (Part 3)

Charlotte: ‘A new day’ for Eric Holder; for you, it’s back to ‘92

Cleveland: Power. We have it, and they want it

DC: Virginia Senate passes restaurant carry, rejects private gun sales ban

Denver: A gun owner's worst nightmare

Los Angeles: Answering the Los Angeles Times' Dana Parsons.

Milwaukee: Time to change our attitude about guns

St. Louis: 'Imagining gun control in America': Why the idea is imaginary, Part II

This Day in History: February 5

Whereas the conduct of the legislature of Great Britain for many years past has been so oppressive on the people of America that of late years they have plainly declared and asserted a right to raise taxes upon the people of America, and to make laws to bind them in all cases whatsoever, without their consent; which conduct, being repugnant to the common rights of mankind, hath obliged the Americans, as freemen, to oppose such oppressive measures, and to assert the rights and privileges they are entitled to by the laws of nature and reason... [More]

One Stop Shopping

Where do I go to get rpgs, dynamite, fragmentation grenades, etc. that I want to smuggle into Mexico? [More]

You guessed it! BATFU-monitored gun shops and those damned American gun shows!

And people believe this sh**.

[Via Tom R]

State of the States

Washington reminds itself about the 10th Amendment.

New Hampshire reminds itself about Jeffersonian principles of states' rights.

We shall see if these amount to anything more than high-sounding words.

[Via Nolan Chart and Nolan Chart]


UPDATE: And Arizona...

OK, Let's Say He Was Wrong

Robert Ollie Sr. said Tuesday he called 911 when he heard the fight begin between his son and four other men, but he said he received a busy signal that Sunday night. [More]

Let's say he was mistaken and misdialed the number.

Or let's say his call had gotten through.

Does anyone seriously believe it would have made a damn bit of difference?

Via WarOnGuns Correspondent GK, who tells me:

This happened pretty near me, and there was an armed robbery across the street this last week and a sexual assault about 1/8th of a mile away...

[W]hile I was carrying my .30-06 and .45 from the car up to my room I had an interesting run in with someone. I usually check to see if someone is in the hallway before I start loading or unloading guns (from the car), as I don't want anyone to know that I have them (until they have entered my apartment without permission). I checked, and then proceeded to take them from my car to my room. A girl opened her door, said simply "oh my God" and slammed the door closed...and then dead-bolted and chained the door. I guess I'm just used to back at home, where if you had a gun people wanted to know what make/model/caliber it is or how the hunting was.

Welcome to Camp Alcee

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish national emergency centers on military installations. [More]

Alcee, of course, is against you having guns. Because you're racist.

So it's a good thing they'll make sure you're disarmed before they take you pris... uh... let you in.

[Via Ron W]

I SEE You...

It could also raise privacy concerns, but Google is doing its best to avoid a backlash by requiring each user to manually turn on the tracking software and making it easy to turn off or limit access to the service.

Google also is promising not to retain any information about its users' movements. Only the last location picked up by the tracking service will be stored on Google's computers, Lee said. [More]

Yeah, but if Homeland Security decides we need to just leave it on and record everybody everywhere, well, if you're not doing anything wrong, what have you got to hide?

Any doubts how many of the cud-chewers would go right along with this? Still, it could also be used to provide an alibi...

But it'll be a moot point anyway, as soon as we all get those Tommy Thompson implants.

[Via Tom Z]

We're the Only Ones Safely Storing Enough

A gun used to kill a woman last month on the Far West Side belonged to a Columbus police sergeant, and investigators are trying to figure out how the murder suspect got it.

Sgt. Douglas Williams, a 31-year police veteran who works in the Strategic Response Bureau, has told homicide investigators that he didn't realize the gun was missing until detectives asked him about it. [More]

See, this is why we should have never stopped suing gun manufacturers, and why we need registration, ammunition accountability, no gun show loophole... And if this can happen to a trained "Only One," why just imagine how dangerous it is trusting you and me with such a dangerous instrument of death.

[Via James L]

Sheila Dixon's Prestidigitation

What a brilliant illusion. Surrounded by police, she creates a solid-looking mirage of standing on the side of law and order. And by centering her act on the emotionally charged issue of guns in the community, she keeps the audience's rapt attention focused right where she wants it--and away from where she does not. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column explains the secrets behind an illusion performed by a Mayor Against (Your) Guns.

We also have a new GRE in Denver.

I ask all WarOnGuns regulars to please share its link far and wide.

Check out the latest from other Gun Rights Examiners:

Austin: Brady campaign to prevent democracy? (Part 3)

Charlotte: ‘Assault weapon’ opening salvo: Levin lies to Congress

Cleveland: They're coming for the children

DC: Virginia Senator Creigh Deeds sells out gun owners, fools gun banners

Denver: A gun owner's worst nightmare

Los Angeles: Answering the Los Angeles Times' Dana Parsons.

Milwaukee: Time to change our attitude about guns

St. Louis: 'Imagining gun control in America': Why the idea is imaginary, Part I

This Day in History: February 4

You are to endeavour, as much as possible, to harrass and annoy the Enemy by keeping Scouting parties constantly (or as frequently as possible) around their Quarters. [More]

We're the Only Ones Ridiculing Enough

An OCSD Employee calls those speaking at the 11-18-08 BOS meeting ‘idiots’...

An OCSD Employee ridicules a speaker... [More]

Hey, they don't have to respect you or your rights. That's why they're "Only Ones."
No doubt just a few bad apples, right? Which is why they dare show such unmasked insolence in a public venue...

And why they feel free to man the spy cameras...

We're all clear on why Sandy wants to make sure you're unarmed, right...?

[Via Gun Rights Alert]

See Obama in His Followers..

You can help build our gallery of faces from people who see a part of President Barack Obama in themselves. [More]

It's idol worship, plain and simple.

Why am I thinking of a repeat along the lines of the Million Moon March where we can submit pictures where we see Obama in his followers...? Go ahead and save this picture and send it to them. Just make up an address and phone number.



[Via Nicki]

OFF on Holder

This man will now be in charge of prosecuting gun owners. [More]

Yep.

A bit of apologia for NRA's transparent manipulation on this is that the time to oppose Holder was in November.

Cute. I imagine some of the dimmer followers actually have fallen for that.

The time to oppose attacks on our rights is before during and after. Can you imagine anyone expecting credibility if you substituted an issue besides gun rights? The time to oppose a pro-slavery AG was in November?

Good grief.

If we're going to be consistent, I'd expect to see that same nonsense repeated when the "assault weapon" ban gets put on the front burner.

Hey, if you didn't want it, you should have voted for McCain. You know, the guy who voted for Holder...