We're the Only Ones Back on the Job Enough

Last month, the Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board voted to reinstate Willis on the police force. He'll get full back pay and benefits for the year-and-a-half he was fired. The reason? During the internal investigation of Willis, a polygraph machine operator failed to record the results of his Q&A with Willis. This apparently is a violation of Louisiana's "Police Officer's Bill of Rights," a set of guidelines every department must follow when investigating officer misconduct. [More]

You remember Willis...he's the big brave "Only One" who really knows how to treat a lady:


Artificial government-declared privileges (aka "Police Officer's Bill of Rights") trump your unalienable ones. At least the government in Shreveport seems to think that.

That's why "The police have the power to suspend your rights" advocate Cedric Glover is a proud member of Mayors Against (Your) Guns.

[Via Matt S]

We're the Only Ones Bringing Up the Rear Enough Redux

We talked about the cop charged with rear-ending a car/DUI here.

A GeorgiaPacking forum poster says the guy really is an "Only One."

Here's the initial post. Follow the thread for more info:

[T]his is one of the officers that decided to felony stop my wife, my father in law and myself for legally carrying a handgun.

You can read his account of the incident here. What sterling professionals. How to win friends and influence people.

Per Atlanta Gun Rights Examiner Ed Stone, via email:

The felony stop was committed against them because he was, legally, carrying a pistol in a belt holster. He was ordered to his knees at gunpoint! He reports in a later post how the officer's gun was shaking as it was pointing at his head.

Perhaps the Gwinnett County Police could use some encouragement right now on how they could improve public perceptions...

We're the Only Ones Arm-Twisting Enough

A DeKalb County police officer is on paid administrative leave while police investigate allegations he illegally handcuffed a woman and broke her wrist. [More]

What? No badge? No ID?

Why of course I'll let you bind me to render me helpless and in your power.

With that kind of attitude, how could you not be a real "Only One"?

UPDATE: We have ID. Officer Jameel Fraser...

[Via Atlanta Gun Rights Examiner Ed Stone]

A Million Here, A Million There...

...pretty soon we're talking about real firepower. [More]

[Via Chris Horton]

Who Lives in a Pineapple Under the Sea?

A 41-year-old man who witnesses said had been drinking since 9 a.m. was arrested Monday afternoon after authorities say he created a disturbance by pretending to drown and throw jellyfish on teenagers. [More]

When assault jellyfish are outlawed...

And what's with a weapons charge for a pocketknife?

Anyway, incidents like this always seem to bring out the cnidariaphobes, so I thought I'd demonstrate that jellyfishing is a great recreational sport that is safely and responsibly enjoyed by millions, and the actions of a few irresponsible criminals shouldn't be used to infringe on our rights.



Perhaps this isn't the best example...

[Via Tom Z]

Demand Hearings into ATF Corruption Allegations

Still, there's something proponents of all three approaches--and their critics--ought to be able to do now that could have a satisfying effect--and will only burden anyone supporting it for a minute or two. Mike Vanderboegh at Sipsey Street Irregulars proposed it, and I think it's a powerful idea and well worth exploiting... [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner shows you something you can do right now to help hold some BATFU decision-makers accountable for their abuses.

Rather than my usual "tell a friend?" plea, I'll repeat my column ending:

Isn't it past time we made some of the abusers personally accountable for their actions? Will you take a few minutes to join me, and to spread the word?

Will you?

This Day in History: September 10

September 10, 1777 The state of Georgia authorizes printing of specie, paper money exchangeable for Continental dollars on demand [More]

Gun Owners Should Support Danny Tarkanian for Senate

It's a bigger race. It's one we can win. And if we do, it will topple one of our most powerful politicians and shake the Senate to its core. [More]

Here's that second Gun Rights Examiner column I promised earlier today.

Without hyperbole, we actually have a real shot at toppling the socialist Senate majority leader with this contender--one who took my challenge and gave unequivocal answers to my questionnaire. As far as gun organizations go, I expect one major obstacle: NRA.

I hope some of you see the significance of this. I hope those of you who do see how this will not happen without your active participation and help spreading the word.

Observing who is silent on this one should be interesting. Please don't let it be you.

We're the Only Ones in Hot Pursuit Enough

A Jefferson Parish correctional officer was arrested and suspended Sunday after being involved in what investigators believe to be some sort of domestic disturbance involving a car chase.

Deputies said Officer Edward Elvir was driving a vehicle and chasing another car down Metairie Road. The car being chased crashed into a wall. [More]

So why was the guy being chased cited?

Oh, yeah. "Only Ones." Sorry, Ted, it's a dumb question, skip that.*

[Via retrotruckman]

*

Who Do You Trust?

The next moment, a gunshot sounded; and then a Marine was yelling “ND! ND! ND!” — negligent discharge — and Nelson would recall seeing smoke rising from the gun and then all eyes turned to Malone, suddenly slumped in his rack with a bullet hole in his forehead, according to a copy of the investigation report obtained by Marine Corps Times. [More]

I can think of better ways to establish trust.

[Via Mack H]

Proof We Don't Need Guns in Wilderness Parks

“His parents, of Rossland, British Columbia, reported a cougar suddenly jumped out of a brushy area onto the boy, who was near his mother on the trail,” said the release. “The mother reportedly fought off the cougar and the parents took the child to Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail.” [More]

See? Just fight it off with your hands. And hope that it's not as committed to its goals as you are to yours.

That doesn't mean guns don't have their place, mind you:

[W]ildlife officers must now hunt, and euthanize, the cougar.

That place, evidently, is exclusively in the hands of the "Only Ones."

[Via Michael G]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise...

Scouts will now be a little worse prepared after they were banned from carrying their traditional penknives due to the fears of those in charge of health and safety. [More]

I don't suppose making anyone with such fears not in charge isn't an option?

And I guess the online store won't be getting much UK traffic?

This guy Dave Budd sounds like a real piece of...uh...work: an anti-knife knifemaker. Seems he was misquoted. Thanks to commentator Chris.

Then there's this from "a Scouts spokesman":

"Scouting helps to prepare young people with valuable life skills, while keeping them safe by not carrying knives."

That's true. You're preparing them for their proper role by teaching them the valuable life skills necessary to be subjects of an Orwellian nanny state.

Hey, what with the multicultural changes in Empire demographics, I wonder if there are any Sikh kids in scouting over there, and if they get a special dispensation...?

[Via Plug Nickel Times and Jeffersonian]

Even ATF Employees Fed Up with Corruption and Incompetence

So what can we do--right now--that has a reasonable chance of making headway? Fortunately, there is something--and it comes from what many will consider two unlikely sources. [More]

It's not that I have sympathy for the devil, it's just that this presents an opportunity we can exploit. I'd originally intended this to be a three-part series, with the first on Monday and the second yesterday. It became clear while writing today's column that I'll need to extend this into tomorrow in order to present all the information without making any part of it too long.

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Note: I'll be making a special post later today that could have huge political implications. Really.

This Day in History: September 9

The Enemy advanced towards us Yesterday with a seeming intention of attacking our post near New Port, We waited for them all day, but upon reconnoitering their situation in the Evening, we judged they only meant to amuse us in Front, while they marched by our right flank and gained the Heights of Brandywine. [More]

Don't Let This Lie Go Uncontested

The lie is that "Threepers" don't involve themselves in the political process.

I'll put my record up against any blowhard who says this--especially the ones who libel us from the protective cover of anonymity. The only excuse they could possibly have to utter it is they are ignorant. The only other possible explanation is the person making such a statement is a liar.

Tomorrow I'm going to be talking about "the alleged leader of the merry band of Three Percenters" urging his readers to take political action in a very creative and worthwhile endeavor--something his critics, naturally, have been silent on.

UPDATE: My post here alludes to Mike at the end, but it became apparent while writing this column that it would be too long if I went into detail. It will all become clear in tomorrow's GRE.

The Last Train to Clarksville

Clarksville among 70 Tennessee cities saying no to guns in parks [More]

Which makes this Monkees lyric almost prescient:

And I don't know if I'm ever coming home.

So apes can "rule the planet."

We're the Only Ones Wary Enough

Houston police officers suggested that licensed handgun holders continue to show their credentials, even if not required to by the law. [More]

How about if Houston "Only Ones" assume everybody is armed, and conduct themselves accordingly with politeness and respect...?

Bungie Jumping to Conclusions

The person who had thought they'd seen a gunman in the neighborhood had actually seen a Bungie employee carrying a replica Halo rifle back to the studio's offices... [More]

Ignorance really is what our enemies rely on. They can exploit that to generate fear. And with fear comes a demand for security.

Tyranny is counting on that.

[Via William T]

We're the Only Ones Bringing Up the Rear Enough

A Gwinnett County police officer has been relieved of his duties and placed on administrative leave after being arrested on a DUI charge early Saturday.

James Stoudenmire, 27, caused a minor accident on Pleasant Hill Road after leaving Wild Bill’s, police said. His Mustang rear-ended a Mazda stopped at a light. [More]

Because "Only Ones" are more responsible than the rest of us, you see...

[Via Harvey]

Jewish Gun Rights Group Says 'Boot the BATFE'

We saw support for this effort from the National Rifle Association, which calls the bills "a vital step to modernize and improve BATFE operations."

Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership (JPFO) disagrees. They want nothing less than to "Boot the BATFE." Here's why... [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner presents an alternative to "reform": Elimination.

This is the second in a series I started yesterday. I plan on doing a wrap-up tomorrow.

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See Part One.

This Day in History: September 8

Drake's Regiment of Militia also known as the 2nd New Hampshire Militia Regiment was called up at Portsmouth, New Hampshire on September 8, 1777 as reinforcements for the Continental Army during the Saratoga Campaign. [More]

I Repeat Myself

Capitalism is evil. [More]

I'll say it once more: Expel him.

Why, Oh Why?

"Why has there been so much hostility to Chavez? Because he challenged the Washington consensus, saying that the neo-liberal economy was not in the interests of the poor in South America." [More]

It couldn't just be because he's a tyrant who deserves a tyrant's fate? What, the rich Hollywood left doesn't mind seeing radio stations closed?

Many of the national socialists here wouldn't mind seeing the same types of iron-fisted restrictions. Which explains part of the motivation for "gun control."

And which is why they are domestic enemies, deserving of a domestic enemy's fate.

Packing and Flying the Friendly Skies

At the LayerOne 2009 conference, security expert Deviant Ollam gave a talk on the subject of securing your computer equipment and other high-value items in your luggage while flying the friendly skies. His solution: pack a gun in your luggage. [More]

An interesting unintended consequence, to say the least.

The video is here.

If you decide to try it, make sure you read this first. Depending on your destination or other factors, this could result in other unintended consequences.

[Via Carl S]

We're the Only Ones Carrying a Torch Enough

That probe focuses on whether NOPD officers just days after Katrina played a role in shooting 31-year-old Henry Glover, beating him and his buddies, then later torching the vehicle where his body was discovered, sources close to the case have said. It is not clear whether the officers believed to be involved in the shooting and those who allegedly set fire to the car knew about each others' roles, sources have said. [More]

Then so much for the "few bad apples" theory...

Remember, they're not just "Only Ones"...they're New Orleans "Only Ones"!

And you're not.

[Via retrotruckman]

We're the Only Ones On the Job Enough

An off-duty detective who was "wasted" following a night of boozing in Brooklyn was suspended on Saturday - after his gun accidentally went off and blasted a hole in a car, police sources said...

"Don't f--- with me! I'm on the job," Powell, 40, told them, a source said. [More]

Bloomberg's finest.

Because "Only Ones" are so much more responsible than the rest of us.

Especially New York "lift a finger against us and die" Only Ones.

Is there any question in your mind what would happen to a citizen who defended himself against this drunken thug?

I'm not saying "Don't," I'm just asking why anyone would hang around to find out?

[Via Harvey]

We're the Only Ones Making Home Deliveries Enough

Clayton County police are looking for two assault rifles stolen from a police squad car late Thursday night.

And what's this?

The two submachine guns were taken from the trunk, she said.

Really?

Ah, our good "right wing" friends at Faux News clarify:

High-powered assault weapons were stolen from police cars and a U.S. Army soldier's vehicle...

According to the police report, missing are a MP5 machine gun, a Bushmaster XM15 machine gun...

Right. "Authorized Journalists."

Still, this seems to be happening a lot lately.

Oh look, here's another one. And another...

It's almost like some "Only Ones" are starting to sense something disconcerting in the wind. Either that or...

[Via Harvey]

Where There's a Will There's a Way. Or is There?

Tommy Sherman sent me the following observations via email, and gave me permission to share them with you:

Several years ago an old widower I knew of died leaving a very extensive and historic gun collection to his only child, a daughter. She had a 13-year-old-son that understood the value of the guns and that some of them were family hand me downs. Despite frantic begging by the grandson to keep the collection, the daughter was having none of it. She unloaded the whole lot for pennies on the dollar to the first one who could write her a check. She then quickly spent it on "Stalin's baubles" (hats & shoes).

Most wills are not worth the paper they are written on. Several years ago a friend at church died and his widow called me to come look at his guns and see if I wanted to buy them. He had less than 10 as I remember. She mentioned that in his will he had detailed out to which relatives he wanted each gun to go to, but that she wasn't going to honor his request and was just going to sell them. I told her she needed to honor the request of the man she loved and lived with for all those years and then I left. I never did hear what she finally did, and who would be willing to contest a widow unless it was a big lot of items? In all probability none of his family knew what was in his will. If at all possible one needs to get things where they want them before one expires. The ones that involve their family members in shooting & self defense don't seem to have near the inheritance problems in general.

He then sent me this:

After thought: The old widower should have known what his daughter would probably do. What he should have done is set up a trust for the grandson with a disinterested third party as trustee and a copy to the trustee with a pre-arranged contract already in place. When setting up wills you need to imagine everything bad that could possibly happen. Parents all too often don't see their children the way they really are.

Now I'm not a lawyer, nor do I play one on TV, but that seems like good advice.

We're the Only Ones Striking the Kids Enough

While police fired rounds to "destroy the animal," some bullets ricocheted and struck two children... [More]

Not "stop"?

"Destroy"?

I wonder if they apply that philosophy to people?

At least they recovered a weapon. Because if anyone but a highly-trained Chi-Town "Only One" had one, why someone--even children--could get hurt.

[Via mpr]

In or Out?

Far fetched? It couldn’t happen here? Maybe and maybe not. [More]

Mark Epstein speculates on potentials. While no one can predict with certainty the way specific actions and events might unfold, I can think of less likely things that could happen.

Like surrendering all without a fight.

Also see:

Armed Revolution Part II: Setting Brush Fires

Armed Revolution Part III: “Taking out the Comms”

[Via Skip]

It's a Real Privilege!

"If we see anybody else we would do the same thing."

And they'll keep doing it with no legal authority. [More]

I can think of several rebuttals I did not hear in this exchange.

"Thank you guys for coming out and keeping the peace" would not be one of them.

[Via HZ]

Can ATF Be Reformed?

Simply put, it's an organization I can find no Constitutional justification for.

Some believe the agency capable of reform. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner looks at attempts to legislatively rein in ATF.

I can guess what many of you are thinking, and I'll get to that. I envision this being the first of a three-parter.

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This Day in History: September 7

In respect to the Militia requested of Jersey, His Excellency is doubtfull whether they can be obtained; For Governor Livingston, by a late Letter, informed him, that he had no expectation, that more than Three Hundred of the Thousand called for to garrison the posts in the Highlands, would march, notwithstanding he had Issued Orders for that purpose... [More]

We're the Only Ones Immune Enough

The AG's argument: "In addition, a state employee, like officer Wiegand, is similarly immune from such claims." [More]

Really?

Iowa "Only Ones" can assault citizens with impunity and immunity?

I wonder when someone is going to give their immune system a real test?

I'm the "Only One" Well Respected Enough

We as a country have to work to control the output, availability, possession and use of firearms by changing laws, amending the constitution which gave these rights hundreds of years ago when they were not't [sic] faced with the problems we are today which are escalating on a daily basis. [More]

"The constitution which gave"...? Of course rights come from the state! Why, who doesn't know that?

Besides, we don't want to eliminate guns. We just want to control their availability and possession. Meaning they're available and possessed by "Only Ones"-- like me!

And just so you understand what he really means when he says "control":

If guns were not accessible, people Wouldn't be getting shot.......right!? It's guns that are in the hands of people. It's people that pull the trigger with the intent to cause bodily harm or death. Take guns OUT of the equation and the rest is obvious....

We have our share of anti-gun zealots over at Examiner.com. Typically, I don't link to them, because why drive traffic their way and reward them for their dangerous foolishness?

But this guy deserves special pointing out. Why? Per his bio:

Mark has been a police officer and investigator for 30 years. His experience, skills and training have made him well respected in his field.

Which probably explains why he considers the Supreme Court decision that police are required to advise suspects of their rights against self-incrimination "infamous." What a hassle. But there are ways around that...

Understand we write out own bio statements. So the assessment "well respected" is his opinion of how he is perceived. (Why do I suddenly hear The Kinks?)

I don't respect you, pally. I find your attitudes ignorant, elitist and despicable. I don't think you're fit to be in the same country with these guys.

We're the Only Ones Conjugal Enough

The men allegedly allowed an inmate -- who is a murder suspect -- to have an unauthorized conjugal visit, according to a news report. Days after the visit in Evangeline Parish, the inmate escaped Avoyelles Parish custody, although he has been captured since. [More]

And what did the "Only Ones" get in return?

Or did they do it just because they're such nice guys?

[Via retrotruckman]

We're the Only Ones Honoring Customs Enough

Authorities say a former high-ranking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who was stationed in Mexico before retiring in 2007 has been arrested on suspicion of cocaine smuggling. [More]

Gee. How surprising to find corruption there.

Especially among the "Only Ones."

[Via Harvey]

We're the Only Ones Dousing the Flames Enough

A Queens cop who prosecutors say couldn't handle that his ex-wife was dating a firefighter was charged Friday with hiring a hit man to kill her. [More]

That would certainly cool things down. And the hits just keep on coming?

I'll cede at this point the guy may have been set up--matter of fact, if we're to afford him the same consideration as everyone else, we must presume his innocence until proven guilty. After all, the whole point of the "Only Ones" Files is we all have the same rights, no more, no less.

[Via Harvey]

Mr. Big

put the gun away. I don't own a gun and I am big enough to handle anything that comes my way. [More]

Yes, he really said that.

'No Fly List' Will Ground Not Just Guns, But Freedom

We've talked about Rep. Carolyn McCarthy's "No Fly" bill before. I've also made it the subject of my October Guns Magazine "Rights Watch" column. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column is a shameless plug for my new magazine article.

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This Day in History: September 6

The General has no doubt, but that every man who has a due sense of the importance of the cause he has undertaken to defend, and who has any regard to his own honor and the reputation of a soldier will, if called to action, behave like one contending for every thing valuable; But, if contrary to his expectation, there shall be found any officers, or soldiers, so far lost to all shame as basely to quit their post without orders, or shall skulk from danger, or offer to retreat before order is given for so doing, from proper authority, of a superior officer, they are to be instantly shot down, as a just punishment to themselves, and for examples to others. This order, those in the rear, and the Corps of reserve, are to see duly executed, to prevent the cowardly from making a sacrifice of the brave, and by their ill example and groundless tales (calculated to cover their own shameful conduct) spreading terror as they go. [More]

Oath Keepers on the Mall for 9/12 March

Oath Keepers will be conducting a rally and ceremony in Washington DC on September 12. And they have a special guest. [More]

Find out who and find out more in today's Gun Rights Examiner column.

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This Day in History: September 5

From every information of the enemy's designs, and from their movements, it is manifest their aim is, if possible, to possess themselves of Philadelphia. [More]

An Excellent Question

Why wouldn't you support the people who are fighting to cage the government monster that's coming to eat everything that you own? [More]

Concerned American figures there are some natural allies out there for liberty activists to broaden the base with. I don't disagree. I've always believed in being inclusive that way.

I just insist on it being a two-way street. A lot of the more politically-minded treat this like it's just about money, and don't particularly want to be identified with icky gun people, because then the SPLC might attack them too.

Get this: They will anyway. No matter how much you surrender, if you don't surrender all they will smear you as a right wing hater.

We're the Only Ones "You've Got Mail" Enough

Schaffer admits that he later sent similar photos (both nude and "partially nude") of himself back to the woman—using, believe it or not, "computer equipment belonging to the Goddard Police Department and the citizens of Goddard, Kansas." The coup de grace? He sent the e-mails when he was on duty. He also tried twice to have the local prosecutor dismiss the charges against the woman. [More]

And his excuse is she sent him pictures too, so he wasn't the only one doing it...?

[Via Michael B]

We're the Only Ones Watching the Kids Enough

A former lieutenant with the Baton Rouge Police Department was sentenced to a federal prison term of more than six years Thursday for distribution of child pornography. [More]

We all realize that's the same sentence Wayne Fincher got for exercising what anyone honest would have to admit is his Constitutionally-recognized right?

So being a patriot gets the same government response as being a pedophile pervert, and an "Only One" pedophile pervert who abused his position of power and trust at that?

I can understand why some might figure the costs and benefits of surrendering vs. resisting need to be factored into their ultimate decision to accept that.

[Via retrotruckman]

Speaking of sexual predators, commentator "Liberty Belle" thinks I'm a "hippocrite."

Size Matters

David Hardy demonstrates. [More]

For some reason, that old "How come women are so bad at math?" joke comes to mind...

[Via Parrothead Jeff]

I Rest My Case

Isabelle says:

I LOVE Kate Gosselin so much....she is my HERO and I love that she Love's GOD and her kids and would do anything 4 them. :Þ [More]

I am shamed.

This lady, in one brief sentence, more eloquently demonstrated what I took a whole article to say.

One of Our Experts

If you find a gun in your attic or if a relative dies and you find yourself in possession of a weapon for which you are unsure you have the required authority to possess, the law allows for you to hand it to a Registered Firearms Dealer. He will ask for your name but you are not obliged to provide it. He will then inform the police that a firearm has been handed-in anonymously and they will check that it has not been used in crime and then authorise the RFD to dispose of it legally.

The police would rather unlicensed guns be ‘in the system’ and they will not seek to penalise the honest hand-over of firearms that are currently unlicensed. If in doubt, you can contact Sporting Shooter for one of our experts to advise you. [More]

Because if you can't trust an oberkapo, who can you trust?

Thing is, this rings a bell. Ah yes, here it is:

"Bill did what any honest, law-abiding American would do...he turned in his SKS Sporter to the police."

Ask the experts!

Who Can We Trust With Guns? Who Can We Trust With Freedom?

Is it not a sad reality that some things are broken and cannot be repaired? Are the fields of psychology/psychiatry truly that advanced that we can guarantee outcomes, including that discharged "patients" won't go off their meds (assuming the drugs themselves don't contribute to an unhinged mind)? [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at people who may be too broken to be fixed.

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This Day in History: September 4

General Howe having arrived with his Army at the Head of Chesapeak Bay, with a design to push his Arms in this Quarter and particularly against Philadelphia, It is necessary to collect our whole force to oppose him. You will therefore, immediately on receipt of this, march such Companies of your Regiment, as are on the Eastern Shore, with all convenient expedition to the head of Sassafras, or such other place towards the Head of Elk or elsewhere, at which the Eastern Shore Militia may be collected, and join and cooperate with them, in such measures as may be necessary for annoying and harrassing the Enemy. [More]

The Wing-Nut Code

You thought they were just unhinged. But here's what they're really saying to the armed and dangerous. [More]

In "Art of War," Sun Tzu advised to know the enemy. I guess it's to our advantage that these leftist reactionaries are so out of touch with what's really happening in the heartland they think we get marching orders from corporate media.

Or to quote another great philosopher, "Eh, he don't know me very well, do he?"

But, as is my wont, my focus is on something else.

I notice AlterNet is pretty protective of their site content. For instance, they include this warning:

Reproduction of material from any AlterNet pages without written permission is strictly prohibited.
© 2009 Independent Media Institute. All rights reserved.

I wonder if they have permission to use all the images that appear in this story, or if they claim they all fall under "fair use"?

For instance, that William Kostric photo they used in the title post is an AP photo by Joel Page. I see no credit for it, and as they ought to know, AP has begun an aggressive campaign to charge for content. I use their stuff on Gun Rights Examiner, but that's because there is a license authorizing it.

I wouldn't be surprised to find AlterNet has a similar license, but lack of a credit under the picture makes me wonder. It couldn't hurt to ask AP if they do...at least it couldn't hurt us...

Be nice to monkeywrench these pinkos with this, get their whole damn left-wingnut effort scrutinized and dismembered...:)

CUM ULLA SELLA IN PUGNO TABERNA!

:)

[Via Mack H]

Dangerous Weapons Finally Used at Health Care Rally

Just not by anybody on the rational side...

Perhaps we need Tooth-Free Zones? [More]

"The Real Gun Lobby in Washington"

According to Senator Tom Coburn...

About 7 minutes in, but watch the whole thing... [More]

Can Can Obama's Anti-Gun OSHA Pick be Stopped?

Gun Rights Examiner David Codrea alerts Second Amendment advocates of a subtle appointment by President Obama that could have a profound influence on your rights. [More]

Nice to see the message is reaching the Outdoor Life online community...

Here's the article John Haughey is referring to.

We're the Only Ones "Don't Do Us Any Favors" Enough

George Boggs thought he was doing police a favor last week when he handed over the firearm he kept in his car after he was in a wreck. [More]

And now the "Only Ones" won't give it back until they fire it?

Our guns good. Your guns bad.

Yeah, it's outrageous, but really, George--I'm having a tough time feeling sorry for someone who volunteered for abuse.

Fourth Amendment considerations are now being raised.

I don't know why anyone would think authorities who don't respect the Second Amendment need to give a damn about any of the others.

[Via Mack H]

Do You Feel Lucky?

The assumption from the beginning was that I would never keep the gun...My wife insisted on it. (I believe her exact words were: "There's no way you're bringing that thing in the house.") [More]

And what, exactly is his wife prepared to do about it if someone decides to bring a "thing" in the house in defiance of her command?

So let's see, after going through five pages of explaining all the ridiculous hoops he had to jump through and listening to him emote self doubt and rationalize his abdication of adult responsibilities, he ends up not keeping the gun?

I guess it doesn't occur to him that the people who don't jump through such hoops--the people who can get a gun in D.C. any time they want-- would laugh at the foolishness of it all? Right before they turned their attention to his wife, and assuming he's still able to scream through the duct tape...?

But that never happens to lucky people, does it?

[Via Zachary G]

A Big Fan

I'm a big fan of the Second Amendment. [More]

Which is evidently why Ted Rall just urinated all over his keyboard when someone actually exercised the right.

Yeah, Ted, it's all about race hatred. But why didn't you tell your readers what color the guy with the AR is?

And no "goons threaten[ed] to assassinate the President," you liar.

But let's just say the government listens to your fascist dreams and declares us enemy combatants.

Ted, you stupid infant, you irresponsible monster...

How many men like me would you have them kill accomplishing your goal? And what makes you think we'll allow ourselves to be "bundled off to Bagram" quietly?

[Via The Bitter Clinger]

"Authorized Journalists" Get it Wrong on Guns-- Again

Go look at the picture of the dreaded AR-47 over at Sipsey Street Irregulars.

It's not like we haven't seen such ignorance before.

And before that.

"Authorized Journalists."

Is there anything they don't know?

We're the Only Ones Overpowering Enough

Ex-officer at Otter Creek prison charged with rape [More]

Just a few bad apples, right?

He's 6th Otter Creek worker accused of sex with inmates

Hey, when it comes to "Only Ones," six is a few, right?

And yeah, I read it's a privately-run prison. Hey, it's all sanctioned by the state, and economic fascism just expands the opportunities for abuse.

We're the Only Ones Dreamy Enough

Security on the George Washington Bridge has been sound lately - sound asleep. [More]

Say, that's some security! Especially since the likelihood of the bridge being the target of a terrorist attack was deemed serious enough to warrant fortification.

And yeah, I know these sleeper agents aren't TRUE "Only Ones," like these guys...

Hamblen Makes Case on Video

We've discussed Richard Hamblen's case before.

He explains his case in a special You Tube video.

Motorhome Diaries summarizes:

Upon learning how woefully underequipped the Tennessee State Guard (which was created by law as an armed reserve force for the National Guard) was (21 rifles for 3,500 individuals) Richard bought weapons for himself and his soldiers. His actions resulted in the involvement of the ATF, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. Supreme Court and a prison sentence. His case details the conflicts between US vs. Miller and Heller vs. DC and ultimately questions how the Second Amendment is being interpreted.

Related case documents are hosted here.

Police Group Lauds Citizen Militia, Right to Purchase Guns 'Without Restriction'

It's an excerpt from the Law Enforcement Digest titled "Firearms Control in the United States: The Position of The National Police Officers Association of America."

...I copied it from the September 1959 issue of Guns Magazine, the publication that hosts my monthly "Rights Watch" column. I've written before about how each month they post on their website the corresponding issue from 50 years ago, and how it always provides interesting insights from another time--insights that often help us understand how we got to where we are today. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column takes us back in time to see how attitudes have changed.

Also get the latest from my fellow GREs.

Tell a friend?

This Day in History: September 3

The American flag was flown in battle for the first time on this day in 1777, during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch's Bridge, Delaware. Patriot General William Maxwell ordered the "Stars and Stripes" banner raised as a detachment of his infantry and cavalry met an advance guard of British and Hessian troops. [More]

We're the Only Ones Protecting Enough

A San Antonio police officer accidentally shot and killed a man who was being robbed and beaten this weekend, but authorities said Tuesday the rookie officer likely will would not face charges. [More]

No, of course not. Thus the "Only Ones" files...

As usual, bring a barf bag for some of the comments.

I wonder if District Attorney Susan Reed would "verbally clear" you and me under similar circumstances?

She doesn't exactly make asking her easy.

Probably too busy adding "vampire" to her fascist parasite CV.

[Via John G]

It's a Game

"[S] he views guns as amusement devices that should be regulated to the point that you're only allowed to shoot them at shooting ranges, galleries or gun clubs...

It's like I mean you go to the carnival you know, like the roller coasters - it's fun. But that doesn't mean you get one to come home with. Doesn't mean you get to do your own home roller coaster - just leave it there, it's a game." [More]

What should we call this game, Rachel Maddow?

How about "Risk"?

Because you obviously have no idea what's at stake. Or what happens to the losers.

[Via retrotruckman]

GOP Establishment Targets Rand Paul

From an email:

On September 23rd, twenty three Republican US Senators are holding a $500 per plate fundraiser in Washington DC for Trey Grayson - Rand Paul's opponent. This deck stacking favoritism in a highly contested GOP primary is unacceptable!

Go to the KentuckyFight.com website to learn more. I don't see who the senators are, and that's important information to know.

Here's Rand Paul's stance on guns. It's good, although I wish he'd replace the gun in the banner with something a little less "sporting."

A cursory looking around for Trey Grayson comes up with this:

Judge Sotomayor’s record on the bench clearly demonstrates a long record of judicial activism on the bench. She has consistently held a narrow view of the Second Amendment. Her decisions have contained little reasoning or explanation for her views, and she has twice ruled that the Second Amendment is not a fundamental right.

Who has more information?

There is a way to settle this, you know...

We're the Only Ones "Forgive Us Our Trespasses" Enough

Discipline cases against dozens of San Francisco police officers would be dismissed under an amnesty program proposed by Chief George Gascón...

Those cases, he said, include charges such as use of inappropriate language, being discourteous, failing to properly fill out a police report or a first-time misdemeanor drunken-driving arrest. [More]

What better way to foster a culture that respects citizen rights, discourages the "Us vs Them" mentality, minimizes general barrel spoilage from the few "bad apples," and generally promotes respect for appropriate rules of conduct and the law? That's right, exempt San Francisco "Only Ones" from consequences!

Hey, I wonder if I drive drunk in Frisco if they'll give me amnesty?

I'd ask, but I remember what happened last time I asked "authorities" there if I could also disregard laws I oppose...

[Via Michael]

Kickstand Your Ground

Stand-your-ground defense clears Thonotosassa bicyclist in fatal shooting [More]

Of course, Paul Helmke would rather the bicyclist had been beaten to death...

Hey, it says the perp was 24, an age the gungrabbers consider a "youth."

Maybe the Bradys can salvage some blood-dancing capital and count this as "another child gun death" so it won't be a total loss for them...

[Via John G]

Pattern Recognition...

...in Nebraska. [More]

[Via Skip]

Two Can Play That Game

A Health Care for America Now (HCAN) organizer is caught on tape outside the meeting instructing supporters on how to shout down opponents who get up to ask a question and how to block them from speaking at Rep. Jan Schakowski's town hall meeting. [More]

Just chant a slogan? That will drown out the proceedings and promote a simple message?

I could do that.

[Via Texas Shooter]

Another La Crosse Team Rape?

Received via email:

I have discovered that there was a gun raid in La Crosse last night or early this morning, I have not seen nor heard anything about this in the press. I there anything that you have heard about this?

So far, there's nothing returned from a Google News search. I guess I should go back and ask my correspondent how he "discovered" this.

If anyone has anything to add, please chime in. If it turns out to be a false alarm, I guess that's the price of vigilance.

2 Cops...

...and two different experiences.

Mike H has a lesson in common courtesy. [More]

Bills Don't Allow, People Do

Pandemic bill allows health authorities to enter homes, detain without warrant [More]

And it goes after the First Amendment right to assemble, too.

One point of contention with the article: A bill can't allow that--only the people in the home can. Fortunately for the authorities, it's in Massachusetts, so they probably will.

I'm not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV, but I wonder what the government and media is not telling us about this swine flu scare. For instance, stories I read seem to assume it will present a uniform risk throughout the land. I see no one really addressing if certain areas and demographics are more at risk than others--probably the inherent political correctness on the part of bureaucrats and "Authorized Journalists," combined with delving into that not fitting into the government's agenda of total control.

I wonder if Barry and Michelle will drag Malia and Sasha out in front of the cameras for a public inoculation just to show everyone how safe they think it is. Of course, that would lend itself to a whole new conspiracy about the vaccine being substituted...

A question for the freedom-minded: Say a really contagious and dangerous beastie is out there, a Black Death kind'a bug. What steps should be taken to prevent people who will not voluntarily segregate themselves from going out into the wider world?

I'd like to see that discussion.

[Via Ron W]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise...

After telling the police of his intentions in a phone call on August 17, Mr Duckfield said he was arrested more than 100 yards from the intended target such was the swift response of officers. [More]

Wow, they can sure get there fast.

When they want to.

Good thing it was just a frustrated non-violent blind guy instead of a hammer fiend.

Great Anonymous Comment

This was posted under a Ted Kennedy story. I wish I knew who to attribute it to:

Kennedy was an inspiration to drunk entitled slobs everywhere.