I've been given permission to post the following, about a proposed municipal gun ban in Tennessee. It is presented unedited except for deleting email addresses and boilerplate, the thread running from newest to oldest. There is also a file attachment from the Crossville City Manager that you can download from here.
re: Crossville Proposal to Ban Concealed Carry
Wed 2/11/09 11:46 PM
Councilman Kerley,
Thank you for the reply, and for your efforts to stand against this bill.
I find it curious that members of government always seem to be for restrictions of rights for members of the public, most often 2d Amendment rights, even when FBI reports and many other research projects prove, repeatedly, that gun control laws do not work and have never worked. In America, anyway; I confess that such laws worked well for Lenin, Stalin, Hitler and the Nazi Party, Krushchev, and the like.
Ask the council if they are aware of how many have been killed as a result of government-mandated gun control ( http://www.jpfo.org/filegen-a-m/deathgc.htm#chart ) and ask the council if they are assuming liability for the personal safety of each and every citizen when the police are not available (http://www.jpfo.org/filegen-a-m/dial911anddie.htm ). Ask them if they are capable of providing individual bodyguards for me at no cost if and when I visit the area, and if not, ask who the hell they think they are to place the value of their lives above mine and my family. Ask them just how much liability insurance they are willing to carry, both business and personal. And then, ask them what they are so afraid of.
I wonder about their reasons; it always seems that government wants to restrict our 2A right in government - owned by the public - areas, and one might speculate as to why they feel it necessary to disarm the public – perhaps they have some nefarious plans in mind?
As you requested, I am passing this on to several prominent forums, church leaders, multiple business contacts, potential visitors from elsewhere, and to many other residents, including a large group of former, active, and retired service personnel. If the ordnance passes, Crossville will lose my money, and will suffer the impact of whatever bad advertising I can generate. I for one am determined that any encroachment on my rights will result in a lessened cash flow for Crossville’s economy and a negative effect on the city’s reputation, if these invidious assaults on my / our rights continue.
Thank you again!
William Shires
From: jesse kerley RE: Crossville Proposal to Ban Concealed Carry
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 6:22 PM
thanks for your email. i made a motion last night in the City Council meeting to abolish the ordinance and it did not receive a second. you need to inform every that JH Graham, Carl Duer, and Earl Dean are for passing a gun ordinance.
Subject: Crossville Proposal to Ban Concealed Carry
Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 22:29:54 -0600
Mayor Graham
Crossville, Tennessee
February 09, 2009
Sir:
I’m writing to voice my concerns over Crossville’s proposed ban on concealed carry on city-owned property.
My first question is “Where does this stop?” After all, the streets and sidewalks are “city-owned”, are they not?
On average, I visit Crossville twice a month for one reason or another, sometimes more often, and while there, I spend money. I’ve been doing this for 15 years. During all that time, I’ve carried a concealed weapon for protection, and to date, not once have I yielded to justified anger at government any of the many violations of my inalienable rights, nor have I gone berserk and attempted to rob, threaten, or otherwise forcibly mandate what other people should do. Sad to say, but that is exactly what your city government is attempting to do; forcibly, at uniformed gunpoint, strip law-abiding citizens of their rights.
I am of the generation where kids carried rifles back and forth to school on bikes, and as they grew older, in cars and trucks. You know, that generation where kids grew up understanding firearms, and where we did not have school shootings? I’ve been using firearms since I was 8 years old, and have been carrying a personal weapon for nigh on 40 years. In all that time, I recall few cases of law-abiding citizens using firearms inappropriately, yet I am aware of many cases where law enforcement officers have and continue to do just that. You probably aren’t aware of this salient trait, which is why I bring it to your attention. I don’t mean to imply that the Crossville Police Department is less than professional, but historical records show that one never knows. Yet you wish to abrogate my rights?
If your staff advises you that my assertions are incorrect, may I suggest you review The Only Ones files? After the first 10 or so pages, you may see my point.
Please remember that I have a choice as to where I invest and spend money. If I can not visit Crossville without fear of harassment or arrest for exercising my inalienable rights, then I won’t. Visit or invest / spend money.
You may have seen the quotes I’ve included below. Perhaps not. I find in many cases that advice given by staff is only what they think you want to ( or should ) hear.
You propose to ban concealed carry? You are aware that state law does not mandate concealed carry? The so-called license ( see 4 below ) not only allows for open carry, but specifically prohibits any requirement of concealment. So a ban would probably have the opposite of its’ intended effect. And, keep in mind that subordinate governments can not supersede state law.
By the way, since Crossville’s web site does not provide emails for Dr. Duer, Mr. Dean, and Mr. Wyatt, please make copies available to them for their perusal.
Thank you for your consideration.
William Shires
US Army (Ret.)
Cookeville
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1. Most citizens just assume the police will protect them. That assumption is false. The police cannot protect everyone -- in fact the police usually have no legal duty to protect anyone. Dial 911 and Die, the book available now, proves this fact. For nearly every American state and territory, this book shows how the police owe no legal duty to protect individuals from crime. The police in most places do not even have to come when you call.
Jews For The Preservation of Firearms Ownership
2. Police Officers carry a sidearm for the protection of themselves and others. You should have a firearm for the same reason. That is what this right is all about. No one I know of has a police officer right with them all the time. I can tell you right now that when you need that officer, chances are he or she will not be able to get to you in time to help.
Sheriff Michael E. Cook, Texas, November 2002
3. It is elementary law that every statute is to be read in the light of the constitution. However broad and general its language, it cannot be interpreted as extending beyond those matters which it was within the constitutional power of the legislature to reach.
McCullough v.Virginia, 172 U.S. 102 (1898)
4. A state may not impose a charge for the enjoyment of a right granted by the federal constitution. The power to impose a license tax on the exercise of these freedoms is indeed as potent as the power of censorship which this Court has repeatedly struck down. Aa person cannot be compelled to purchase, through a license fee or a license tax, the privilege freely granted by the Constitution.
Murdock v. Pennsylvania 319 US 105 (1942)
5. It is undoubtedly true that all citizens capable of bearing arms constitute the reserved military force or reserve militia of the United States as well as the states, and, in view of this prerogative of the general government, as well as of its general powers, the states cannot, even laying the constitutional provision in question out of view, prohibit the people from keeping and bearing arms, so as to deprive the United States of their rightful resource for maintaining the public security, and disable the people from performing their duty to the general government.
Presser v. Illinois (1886)
6. When a judge acts where he or she does not have jurisdiction to act, the judge is engaged in an act or acts of treason.
US v Will, 449 US 200,216, 101 S Ct, 471, 66 LEd2nd 392, 406 (1980)
Cohens V Virginia, 19 US (6 Wheat) 264, 404, 5LEd 257 (1821)
/end/
Friday, February 13, 2009
We're the Only Ones Youth-Oriented Enough
A 27-year-old Chicago police officer has been charged with possessing child pornography...[More]Some "Only Ones" are always kidding around...
[Via The Bitter Clinger]
Houses of the Holy
I always figured going to church was voluntary, and my attendance there was between me and God.Some Arkansas lawmakers are trying to change the state's gun laws to expand the places where concealed-carry permit holders can take their handguns.
One proposal, to allow concealed guns in churches and other places of worship, is headed to the House Judiciary Committee this week. [More]
Kurt talked about this in his Examiner column today.
[Via Ed M]
We're the Only Ones Beat Generation Enough
Psychos for Pstripping Psitizens of Psidearms
Kazmierczak, a former NIU student, was going to graduate school at the University of Illinois in Champaign at the time of the killings. During his time at NIU, he wrote a paper called "No Crazies With Guns," in which he used the April 2007 massacre at Virginia Tech to analyze whether mentally ill people should have access to guns. [More]He's not the first mass killer to advocate disarming the victim pool.
Hey, they may be nuts, but they're not crazy...
[Via RuffRidr]
We're the Only Ones "Keep the Tip" Enough
A federal judge has sentenced a former North Providence police officer to five months in prison for warning a drug dealer he was being investigated. [More]Say, I've got a swell idea: let's ensure the drug trade is so lucrative that even the "Only Ones" hired to combat it can be lured into its rewards...
[Via Ed M]
Wisconsin Cheesy
It's less than a week until the Constitution gets another court hearing. To recap what happened, in August 2008 Brad Krause was arrested at gunpoint in West Allis, Wisconsin while planting trees in his yard. The reason: he lawfully possessed a holstered weapon. [More]Note the idiot neighbor.
Yeah, only "Only Ones" should be able to carry a gun in WI.
[Via Jeffersonian]
We're the Only Ones Impulsive Enough
A Lomita sheriff's lieutenant has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges stemming from his shoplifting arrest at a Torrance home improvement store, prosecutors said Wednesday...
Lum, 51, must attend 20 impulse-control counseling sessions before he returns to Torrance Superior Court for sentencing on Aug. 10, Thompson-Bell said. [More]
"Impulse control."
Good grief. How about the guy has no ethics or integrity? How about he's a corrupt and evil parasite that the state has been inflicting on the citizens for a dozen years?
What do you think Lum's impulse control would have been like had one of us non "Only Ones" fled from him and then scuffled? And do you think we'd have been offered a deal?
[Via Minstrel]
Comparative Results
Is There a Relationship between Guns and Freedom? [More]I'll need to find a chance to read this in my copious free time...
I see Howard Nemerov is a co-author.
[Via Steven L]
Jacob Doesn't Like Me
And I so wanted his respect.
Because his game plan has worked out so well in New York and all... [More]
Because his game plan has worked out so well in New York and all... [More]
NRA Members for Obama
Click to enlargeFour members? "$0.00" raised?
That's some impressive grassroots effort you've put together there, "Matt.. but apparently you didn't get (or chose not to pass on) the memo about those "foreign battlefield" weapons you're flat-out lying about believing we have a right to own. [More]
[Via John Hardin]
UPDATE: I've been told something about this site from someone in the know, and I don't think I'm going to say any more and spoil it...other than to say "Nice job."
Amnesty
To provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their family members can register certain firearms in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record, and for other purposes. [More]The NRA is for it.
I'm not. Two reasons:
1. Rights are unalienable and inherent to the condition of being human. I don't recognize the power of any government body to grant any class of citizens rights at all, or privileges and immunities not available to all. Matter of fact, to do so seems decidedly unconstitutional. There should be no "Only Ones," veterans, their heirs or otherwise.
If we're not all sitting at the same table, there's no incentive for those who are to invite the rest of us in from the cold. It's one of the main reasons I oppose nationwide concealed carry for cops.
You open this door and who knows what will slither in next?
2. The hell with registration.
Chi-Town Car Wash Shooting
I received the following email from a long time and reliable Chi-Town correspondent that includes some word of mouth. Because I don't want to compromise my correspondent, I am presenting portions of his email with applicable links:
Just running this one by you since it happened in my (work) town. What has struck me funny is that they are very slow in releasing pertinent information. Word is it was a 100% justifiable shooting. Apparently the owner of the carwash was taken to the business by the three "victims" with the intention of robbing the safe. Instead the owner took out a gun and opened fire. He then put the gun down and called police. What remains to be seen is if the owner is "clean" (in our terms). The only hint of a justifiable shooting is that all involved parties are accounted for but no one has been charged.
Just running this one by you since it happened in my (work) town. What has struck me funny is that they are very slow in releasing pertinent information. Word is it was a 100% justifiable shooting. Apparently the owner of the carwash was taken to the business by the three "victims" with the intention of robbing the safe. Instead the owner took out a gun and opened fire. He then put the gun down and called police. What remains to be seen is if the owner is "clean" (in our terms). The only hint of a justifiable shooting is that all involved parties are accounted for but no one has been charged.
We'll see what the official police investigation says.
Most of the details had not been released by the police yet.Anyway, now there's this new development.(The following is speculation but since the Authorized Journalists brought it up ....)
It will be interesting to see if the person that defended himself somehow (stupidly) tipped off Skokie PD that he might own other firearms at home (in Chicago) and that information made it's way to Chicago PD thereby initiating a visit from Chicago "tactical" officers. I'm hoping that instead it's a third person involved in the robbery attempt.
It also remains to be seen if the defensive shooter is "clean."
It also remains to be seen if the defensive shooter is "clean."
Obama, Ginsburg and Guns
Each of them - Mr. Ogden, Ms. Kagan and Ms. Johnsen - are committed liberals whose views on a whole range of issues are on the far left. Each of them could argue anti-gun views in our federal courts, and if any of them end up on the bench, could enshrine those views in the law books. [More]Ken Blackwell demonstrates why he would have been the best pick for RNC Chair as far as RKBA is concerned.
At the time of the Great Debate, the RNC ignored pertinent questions of substance and asked the candidates how many guns they owned. The libs then picked up that cue and portrayed the GOP as pandering to the gun lobby, which was mostly silent on the selection process.
So the con played out in front of a public that doesn't know better. And unfortunately, neither do most gun owners.
[Via David R]
We're the Only Ones Kicking Back Enough
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against two Pennsylvania judges accused of taking more than $2 million in kickbacks to send youth offenders to privately run detention centers. [More]Hey, as long as we agree that society should have a class of "Only Ones," some animals will be more equal than others--and the rest of us will be property, to dispose of or "profit" from.
J.D. Tuccille has more.
An Insurance Policy that Increases Risk
So he's got you! If you abide by the state's restrictive firearms laws and this passes, you'll either need to be able to pony up for coverage, or lose the means to defend yourself and your loved ones in your own home. If you can't afford it, too bad. [More]More subversion from the Chicago political machine. What else?
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This Day in History: February 13
The inconveniency arising from drafting Drivers for the Waggons and Artillery out of the Continental Troops, induces the Commander in Chief to direct the Quarter Master General, or his Deputies, to engage Waggoners, and Drivers, for the Artillery, from the Inhabitants; and all persons so engaged, or as Artificers, are, during the time of their engagement to be deemed in actual service, and excused from duty in the Militia. [More]
Thursday, February 12, 2009
That's All for Today
I've run out of steam. I have much in the hopper I'd hoped to get to, but that's it for today. I'll get to what's in the queue tomorrow. Please hold off on more emails today. Thanks.
We're the Only Ones Stimulated Enough
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 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]
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
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
As always, the devil is in the details, and if we don't consider those details, we're likely to draw skewed conclusions:
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.
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.
So say the robed ones occupying the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
We keep trying to do this nicely.
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."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.
End of story, right?
Well, uh, no. The gunhaters must have their pound of flesh. [More]
Here is today's Gun Rights Examiner column.
Tell a friend. Or at least click on the link and read it.
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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]
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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.
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.Here's the latest...
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.
[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
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:
It looks like CCWs are item 22. It looks like public comment will happen then.
UPDATE:
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.
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’ 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]
Monday, February 09, 2009
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...
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]
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]
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."Today's Gun Rights Examiner column..."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]
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? 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]
Sunday, February 08, 2009
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
Showering with Obama
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
"A highly respected officer"
Another "Only One" gun
We're the Only Ones escorting enough
[Via Ed M, Scott H, Avg Joe, Plug Nickel Times, Bruce M]
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]
Saturday, February 07, 2009
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
And I guess Olofson and Fincher aren't legitimate concerns.
Less than Understanding
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
Hey--what do you want to bet he got all that stuff at one of those damned American gun shows? [Via Ed M]
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?
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column...
Some gun owners just don't know what to make of this: a pro-gun editorial in The Chicago Tribune blog. [More]
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]
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