New Hampshire 'Firearms Freedom Act' Threatens Government Violators with Criminal Penalties

"Any official, agent, or employee of the government of the United States, or employee of a corporation providing services to the government of the United States that enforces or attempts to enforce a act, order, law, statute, rule or regulation of the government of the United States upon a personal firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is manufactured commercially or privately in New Hampshire and that remains within the State of New Hampshire shall be guilty of a class B felony." [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at a bill with appropriate consequences.

Also find out about a new threat in Oregon and get the latest from my fellow GREs.

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This Day in History: January 12

Among the many necessary reforms in the Military line, I suppose that of the regulation of the Hospitals will be considered. [More]

What Are the Best Places to Do the Most Good for Gun Rights?

I just received an email that required a detailed response. Because it addresses some common concerns, I thought I might as well share it with you... [More]

Today's second Gun Rights Examiner column seemed like a good place to answer a question, which, unfortunately, I couldn't really do...

Oregon Alert

I had a busier-than-hell weekend, which explains the no posting. Anyway, I missed this alert from Oregon Firearms Federation in my inbox when I posted today's GRE.

Although the "special" session does not start until February, the Oregon legislature has already scheduled a "work session" on a "legislative concept" to reverse gains made in the 2009 session.

Go to the OFF site to find out how, and pass their link to all your friends in Oregon.

Salt of the Earth

"Furious Mike" wants to control it--and you. [More]

The man is mad, you know.

We're the Only Ones Giving the Department (and You) a Black Eye Enough

No charges have been filed against Gill, whose father, Gerald Gill, is a lieutenant in the department’s Detective Bureau...

...He was yelling, ‘I’m a cop, I can kick your ass and get away with it!’ ” [More]

Just a few bruised apples, right? No "Only One" wagon circling going on?

You certainly can't tell by the comments over there...

[Via William T]

We're the Only Ones Penetrating Enough

A former Memphis police officer pleaded guilty today to charges related to having sex with prostitutes while on duty and in uniform. [More]

Actually, he was out of uniform--at least from below the belt.

And it wasn't just sex--it was coerced sex.

You know--rape.

And what's this? He was "one of four officers charged last year"?

You mean one of the bad ap...uh..."few that fail"?

So it's not like "Only Ones" do this because they have institutionalized reasons to believe that citizens are theirs to dispose of as they will, and that they can get away with it? Or that seven years with the possibility of "diversion or probation" with a later record-cleaning for serial kidnapping and rape makes the risk worth it?

Do you think we'd see similar mercy shown one of the working girls had she rightfully blown one of these dicks...away?

[Via FFFW]

We're the Only Ones Punishing the "Law-Abiding" Enough

Charlie Mitchener followed the law. He has trained at Front Site and with Tactical Response and continues to regularly visit the range. Yet, "In an instant, I am in handcuffs (at 61 years old, this was a first), and there were no bad guys in handcuffs with me, just the guy who thought he was doing things correctly," he writes. [More]

Cowardice under color of authority endangers us all. Why would we pay for that?

The official excuse appears to be the "Only One" was kind of new. Which I guess is a polite way of saying "incompetent" without admitting to anything...?

Another reason why "freedom to carry" must become the norm...

[Via Mike Vanderboegh]

"No Harm, No Foul..."

...when an anti-gun politician breaks a "gun law"... [More]

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

Myleene Klass, the broadcaster and model, brandished a knife at youths who broke into her garden – but has been warned by police that she may have acted illegally. [More]

"Contemptible" pretty much covers it.

[Via a lot of you]

Tyranny in Action

What good is having representation if it's not recognized? [More]

A significant point of order to Rep. Cantor: It's not "an insult to our democracy."

It's attempted murder of the Republic.

And Murtha is a domestic enemy.

[Via Gerhard Paul]

We're the Only Ones Reforming Health Care Enough

"The investigation found that jail medical personnel had falsified a medication log to show that the detainee, a Salvadoran named Nery Romero, had been given Motrin. The fake entry was easy to detect: When the drug was supposedly administered, Mr. Romero was already dead," it says. [More]

And just think--when our A-rated pal gets his way, all us prisoners will receive the same high quality "Only Ones" care.

Want Safer Streets?

Repeal all gun laws. [More]

John Longenecker explains.

CAS Hardening

Cycling back to terrorism, the elite planner’s response to threats like underwear bombs is to build elaborate but increasingly brittle security systems in which airline passengers are involved only as victims. The CAS response would be to arm the passengers, concentrate on fielding bomb-sniffers so cheap that hundreds of thousands of civilians can carry one, and pay bounties on dead terrorists. [More]

CAS?

I include links for a reason.

[Via cycjec]

For Want of a Shoe...

You've survived.

Now what?

'Gun Laws' Author Says It's Time to Push 'Freedom to Carry'

..."Freedom to Carry" and "Constitutional Carry" are powerful concepts that open the door to further dialog and teaching opportunities, and based on results in Vermont and Alaska are doable and capable of being expanded elsewhere. Why not find out where? [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes opportunities to expand beyond permitted carry.

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This Day in History: January 11

yesterday morning the enemy cam out with about 50 hors and 200 of there Greens, and took four men prisnirs at the Goley post—the last week I have Spent in Visiting the difrent posts I find there is a smart Tread Carrided on Between the Cuntry and the City Som officers have given general passes too there faverits to send there sarvant with what Nessecereys they please in to the City in Consequence of these passes waggans loaded with flower fouls &c. go into the City if Gentlemen do these things it will not be in my power to stop markiting nor will we be able to suppley our selves for the people Keep all they have to sper to sell it for hard money. [More]

You Don't Have to Be a Mind Reader...

...to know that giving unionizing TSA mugs crystal balls isn't going to do a damn thing to make you and me safer, but it will do plenty to make us less free. [More]

I think I'm going to start a company that makes pixie dust we can sprinkle on air travelers. True, it will actually be repackaged bulls***, but I figure if I put it in my wife's name as a disadvantaged/woman- owned business, I may just be able to get some of that "free government money" there seems to be so much of in these days leading up to the financial ruin of the Republic...

You Can't Buy a Gun...

...because you don't have standing. [More]

See how simple life can be when we just let judges tell us what our rights are?

[Via Daniel White]

We're the Only Ones Shocked--Shocked Enough

Minneapolis Police Chief Tim Dolan says he's shocked by the arrest of one of his officers in a string of robberies in suburban Dakota County. [More]

Ah yes, one of "the few that fail."

I like that better than "bad apples," Chief. I might start using it to point out how isolated from the norm all these "Only Ones" stories people keep sending me are.

Thankfully, as those of you who send me multiple tips every day can attest, I only use a few of them so as not to overwhelm this site and lose focus on its main purpose. Plus I'd hate to be accused of denigrating law enforcement.

[Via Zachary G]

We're the Only Ones Translating Enough

In a move to crack down on weapons from the U.S. that are funneled to drug cartels, police in Latin America will soon be able to track American gun sales in their own language, despite privacy concerns by gun-rights advocates. [More]

Oh, but don't worry:

Under U.S. law, such information is private and can be seen only by law-enforcers doing legitimate investigations.

Say--under their own national laws, aren't all police (even secret ones) "law-enforcers"?

And isn't that where groups like Los Zetas sprang from?

And when even the Mexican army doesn't know which police are trustworthy, how the hell is some damn BATFU bureaucrat supposed to determine it's "legitimate investigation"?

Yeah, give a group with known ties to murderous narcoterrorists personal information on American gun owners in the name of fighting crime.

I'd say "unbelievable" if I really meant it. But when it comes to "Only Ones," I'm getting pretty tough to surprise.

[Via retrotruckman]

We're the Only Ones Keeping Abreast of the Situation Enough

The young mother, who told police she is nursing her children, says Officer Loverde put on the blue glove, put his hand under her shirt and squeezed her breast and made a crass comment. [More]

Ms. Doolittle? Your cue...

All I want is to nurse my child,
Far away from "Only Ones" gone wild.
And now there's charges filed
Aow, wouldn't it be Loverde?

And I do apologize...

[Via Ernie S]

A Prohibited Person

Not that it matters. [More]

[Via Michael R]

Dial 911 and...

...have your life ruined. [More]

[Via Jeffersonian]

A Not Quite Conversion

These days, I think differently about the Second Amendment. I now know that the conventional wisdom about firearms is often wrong-headed. You would think that gun control would automatically reduce violent crime, but that wouldn't be true. [More]

That's a good realization, Gregory Alan Thornbury, Dean of the School of Christian Studies at Union University.

So you guys are gonna drop this prohibition, then, right?

POSSESSING FIREARMS, OR WEAPONS. This is the possession, whether open or concealed, of any weapon (including, but not limited to paintball guns, slingshots and airsoft guns) that could be used to intimidate, scare, or harm others or possession of materials used to manufacture bombs, firearms, or weapons.

I said "Right?"

ADL Engages in Stereotyping, Bigotry Against Gun Owners

We're not supposed to have prior restraint on rights in this country, Mr. Foxman. That's what makes us different from all those places refugees like you have fled from. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at a small-minded bigot masquerading as a civil rights leader.

Also learn about some books, meet a voice from Fort Smith and get the latest from my fellow GREs.

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This Day in History: January 8

We ought also to consider that it was so unexpected, and must have been so humiliating a thing, for a whole British army to surrender their arms, and deliver themselves up prisoners to those of whom they had been accustomed to speak with such contempt and disdain -that it is not to be wondered at, if the common soldiers did some things out of spite and ill humour, not to be justified. [More]

I Wish They'd Settle This

'Negro' Race Choice On Census Form Sparks Outrage [More]

I'm afraid to send contributions here or here because I don't want to offend anyone...

Perhaps the most helpful thing I could do would be to make a donation to the people responsible for this...

No Right

Americans have no right to carry guns in public [More]

Who's going to stop us, David Randolph Smith?

You?

We're the Only Ones God-Like Enough

A TSA agent was arrested on January 3rd in Terminal One at LAX, a source told NBCLA. He had just gotten off duty and was behaving erratically, saying, "I am god, I’m in charge." The agent was arrested. [More]

Well, it's not like they don't, as a whole, insist on being be treated like they are.

Not just "Only Ones"--TSA "Only Ones"...

We all saw what happened to Michael Yon, right?

We know the only thing that saved everyone from the crotch bomber was the passengers? That TSA totally, as Obama put it, "blew it"? Just like with the airport worker's bag that cause such panic? Or the honey?

Hey, at least the video cameras were on when one of the "gods" let a man walk under the rope barrier and into the terminal without passing through security. Or were they?

Then there's the old vaudeville joke "Does your dog smell?"

Meanwhile, our overlords are telling us it's because a nomination is being held up. I mean, why shouldn't someone who abuses confidential databases for his own personal use--and then lies to Congress about it-- be in charge of the nation's air security?

We know what the solution is, don't we?

Disarm you and me, of course, silly.

So our gods can get back to the serious business of partying with drugs and securing the one thing they treat with attention--their place in the collective...

And oh, looky here: We're going to be shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on...with our lives.

[Via FFFW]

Self-Defense "Archaic" for Bay Area Enuretics

"I think it's kind of archaic," Livermore resident Grant Balfour told ABC7. He and a friend sat on a nearby bench watching while the officers frisked Stanley. "I don't see any Indians or cowboys running up and down the street. I think it's time to grow up." [More]

Nice Sarah Brady Paradise accent there, Grant old chap. I don't know what ever happened to "when in Rome," but I love how people come here and demand we adapt to their native tyranny. Yeah, expecting the government to be your protector is a lot more grown up, you simple child.

And then we have this expert opinion:

"I think that you're asking for trouble if you walk around with an exposed weapon on your hip," Livermore resident Yvonne Douglas said. "Because I think it would be easy for someone to take that away from you."

Why don't you show us how easy that is, you ignorant cud-chewer? Maybe you and Grant could gang up...

We're the Only Ones Sharpshooting Enough

Metro Parks, Serving Summit County has received state approval to shoot 300 white-tailed deer this winter.

Park sharpshooters are expected to start soon, said Scott Peters of the Ohio Division of Wildlife. [More]

No doubt because the rest of us aren't crack Ohio government worker "Only Ones"...

A Request to Vacate

Wayne Fincher is trying to get his case dismissed. MOWCA Blog has the court documents. [More]

NWA Online has the story here, but you need to be a subscriber to read it for free. If anyone else is reporting on this, I can't find it.

What, you didn't think it was in the interests of our government watchdog "Authorized Journalists" to keep us informed on the persecution of unalienable rights activists, did you?

Ironic. When the feds want to "vacate" our rights, they don't "request" a damn thing.

And They Say There Are No Stupid Questions

Aside from law enforcement officers, does anyone really have a valid reason to carry a gun onto a school campus? [More]

Yes, you bleating idiot, we do.

You missed the lesson of "Simple Jack," didn't you?

Don't go "full retard."

Or do. It could work to our advantage.

MSNBC's Ed Schultz: Ban NBA Players from Owning Guns

OK, how about if the networks ban all of their talking heads from owning guns? Hey, with great power comes great responsibility, right? See, I can rip off Spiderman dialog, too.

Why don't you press MSNBC to set the example, Ed? As a condition of employment there, no one who has any "visibility" with the public may own a gun. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at power combined with irresponsibility--or more accurately, subversive domestic enemy action.

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This Day in History: January 7

The Quarter Master General is to apply to the Adjt. General for a fatigue party and cause all dead horses in and about the camp, and all offal to be buried, after which each division Quarter Master is to see this regularly performed once a week in and near their own divisions. [More]

We're the Only Ones Ensuring Incompetence Enough

The Chicago Police Department is seriously considering scrapping the police entrance exam, sources tell Fran Spielman.

Dropping the exam would bolster minority hiring and avert legal battles, according to one source, while others confirm that the exam could be scrapped to open the process to as many people as possible. [More]

So they won't actually have to understand that Constitution they're required to swear an oath to support? And these boobs are going to tell us what the law is?

So much for the argument that they're the professionals. Wonder how the Brady's are going to lie their way around this?

Why not just put up a "Thugs for Hire--Inquire Within" sign? Oh, right--because they couldn't read it.

Not just "Only Ones"--Chicago "Only Ones".

Forget it Jake, it's Chi-Town.

Has everybody had just about enough of this yet?

For...

...us.

Not them.

[Via Jeffersonian]

We're the Only Ones "What Goes into 13 Twice?" Enough

Ward is charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual battery for a victim under 13, two counts of attempted aggravated sexual battery for a victim under 13, two counts of sexual battery by an authority figure and two counts of sexual battery. [More]

Actually, more than twice, huh? I just don't like to let a good Roman Polanski joke go to waste.

Still, as with all related "Only Ones" tales, I note my Eternal Question remains unanswered...

[Via FFFW]

We're the Only Ones Planning a Visit Enough

A former Philadelphia police officer pleaded guilty to planning the violent home invasion robbery of a drug dealer.

Alhinde Weems, 34, faces a minimum of 15 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to distributing crack cocaine and plotting to use his badge and gun as part of the robbery. [More]

Why is it we wouldn't automatically act in defense against a break-in--regardless of who was smashing in our door? Or perhaps especially if it was an "Only One"...?

[Via FFFW]

Book 'em, Danno

Kent McManigal has written a children's book and a liberty primer.

He asks that we all go out and buy multiple copies so he can live in the lifestyle he'd like to get accustomed to.

Believe it or not, only a few of us in the liberty movement can afford caviar on our yachts to feed all those supermodels. Every once in a while a fresh change of pine needles under the buffalo skin really helps improve the ol' morale--not to mention the homey ambiance of our yurts. And an occasional meal is pretty nice, too.

So if you're in the market to discuss liberty with kids or with yourself, why not do something voluntary and mutually profitable?

Nothing Succeeds Like Success

By definition, terrorism succeeds by making us feel powerless. [More]

Now substitute the word "government" for "terrorism."

And with each successive erosion of Liberty in the name of security, they succeed even more.

What was it the Founders considered "necessary to the security of a free State" again?

Never mind--I'm sure it's outdated...

Besides, I've already defined the obvious solution to air travel security.

Now take off your shoes and step into the Wienertron.

Say "chee-eese..."

[Via Marc H]

Gambling Odds

DHS Plans to Catch Only One in Four Travelers Committing ‘Major’ Criminal Violations While Entering U.S. on International Fights in 2010 [More]

Maybe if they had some sort of list...

[Via Harvey]

"Youth for Human Rights International"...

...sounds so much warmer and fuzzier than the "Young Communist League."

Gosh, how generous of the UN to define my rights for me.

Thing is, as I've observed before:

As for "law-abiding firearms owners," we must not forget that the UN recognizes no inalienable rights. Its "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" reads like a Utopian's wish list until you get to Article 29:

"(2) In the exercise of his rights and freedoms, everyone shall be subject only to such limitations as are determined by law. . . [and] (3) These rights and freedoms may in no case be exercised contrary to the purposes and principles of the United Nations."

In other words, the law is what the UN or any of its despotic member regimes say it is--as is your "law-abiding" status.

And, of course, there is no declaration that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. The UN Panel of Governmental Experts on Small Arms report proclaims, "All States should determine in their national laws and regulations which arms are permitted for civilian possession and the conditions under which they can be used."

So if the answer is "none" and "never," your job is to obey.

I was, unfortunately, unsuccessful in persuading the tactical geniuses responsible for such fantastic gun rights "victories" in California. Ah well, I always wanted to have an "ilk" I could get to help me promote my "almost Islamist-like exclusionary world-view."

[Via Smiley Starfish]

They Shoot Colonels, Don't They?

I call your attention to some links:

When to Shoot the Colonels

"When to Shoot the Colonels": A West Pointer's ad seriatim commentary upon Baugh's essay.

Reprise on 'When to Shoot The Colonels'

It's important to read them in order.

My thoughts: Tom Baugh sent me a copy of his book. Now that the holidays are over, I can give it the attention it needs (along with Dave Kopel's newest book and the Neal Knox anthology, which I also received shortly before Christmas).

Baugh is correct when he tells us the military "exists to back our national will with force." I also think in this case, his assessment that"oath keepers...will be in in an impossible situation" does not consider all factors. It does not account for the uncertainty that made troops ultimately not mow down crowds when the Shah was deposed. It does not account for a Romanian Christmas of days gone by that ended with a tyrant bleeding in the dirt, killed by troops who once enforced his will.

The only thing we know for sure is none of us can predict the future. That said, we do have an ability to affect probabilities. I'd say the largest part of whether or not American soldiers would fire on American citizens--and whether Oath Keepers can play a key part in defusing that potential-- depends on us and what we do.

We're the Only Ones Lapping it Up Enough

A Dallas County jail guard has resigned while under investigation for allowing a 20-year-old male inmate to perform a sexually suggestive dance for her... [More]

The job is a grind, "Only Ones"-style...?

Hey, at least she was awake.

Honest Advice from Experts: Get a Gun to Protect Yourself from Criminal Violence

"Buy a gun," a member of a recently busted inner-city gang told The Buffalo News last week when asked what could be done to curtail homicides. "Hey, I'm just being honest. You asked." [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes who gives us honest advice--and who does not.

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This Day in History: January 6

What a date, My Dear Heart, and what a country from which to write in the month of January! It is in a camp in the middle of woods; it is fifteen hundred leagues from you that I find myself buried in midwinter. Not too long ago, we were separated from the enemy by a small river; now we are seven leagues away from them and it is here that the American army will spend the winter in small barracks hardly more cheerful than a jail. I do not know if the general … will decide to visit our new abode; should he, we would show him around. The bearer of this letter will describe to you the pleasant place which I seem to prefer to being with you, with all my friends and amidst all possible pleasures. [More]

Pictures Don't Lie?

Really?

The head of C-SPAN has implored Congress to open up the last leg of health care reform negotiations to the public, as top Democrats lay plans to hash out the final product among themselves.

We're the Only Ones Not Minimizing Enough

Under the plea deal, Taghon agrees not to minimize the involvement of others in order to protect them. [More]

"Others"?

What--he and Huston and Buford aren't the "Only Ones" and there are still more rotten apples in the barrel?

It's getting so an honest citizen doesn't know which predatory criminal to shoot these days...or at least which one will not result in the full force of the state coming down on them.

[Via FFFW]

Mayors FOR Guns

I received the following response to my Gun Rights Political Questionnaire out of the blue from Joel Stoner, the mayor of Macks Creek, a small town (pop. 267 in the 2000 census) in MO. I'm using the Gun Rights Examiner columns to feature selected national races, but thought this deserved mention, particularly for the great idea he proposes at the end.

1. Do you believe that the Constitution is the "supreme law of the land" and that the Bill of Rights acknowledges our birthrights?

Yes

2. If so, should these rights be proactively protected from infringement by all levels of government, including city, county and state?

Yes

3. Please give some examples of gun laws you consider constitutional.

Laws requiring citizens to own firearms for the common protection of the city.

4. Please give some examples of gun laws you consider unconstitutional.

All others

5. Does the right to bear arms include the right for any peaceable citizen to carry them concealed without a permit, as in Vermont?

Yes

6. Do you believe that Americans have a right to own, use and carry weapons of military pattern, and will you use the prestige of elected office to publicly promote that right?

Yes, the second amendment was intended for the militia, by having an armed militia the people can protect their republic. Tell me how i can help and i will do what i can to promote the ownership of "military" style weapons. Truth is all firearms are suitable for military service. I personally own an SKS.

7. Do you support or oppose registration of weapons? Why?

I am dead set against any form of registration. Registration is the first step to confiscation. See Red Dawn for evidence that registration can be abused easily.

8. Do you support or oppose licensing requirements to own or carry firearms? Why?

Rights exist without government permission, to require a license to own or carry a firearm would severely infringe the second amendment right.

9. What specific gun laws will you work to get repealed?

I would like to see a repeal of all gun laws.

10. If elected, will you back your words of support for firearms
rights up with consistent actions? How?

The City of Macks Creek has passed resolutions in support of firearms ownership. I personally have been talking to the NRA to form a Mayors who support gun rights, to counter Bloomberg's Mayors Against Illegal Guns(MAIG).

Cordially,
Joel Stoner, Mayor
City of Macks Creek, Missouri

Playing Fast and Loose

It's much more polite than calling them f...ing deceivers...[More]

[Via Michael G]

A Funny Thing Happened...

...on the way to the Forum...[More]

About that "Proposed 28th Amendment"...

"Proposed" by whom? [More]

Besides, it presumes that if we can only find the right incantation, the usurpers will suddenly fall into line and behave.

They ignore the clear words, proscriptions and limitations already in place--they've taken their oath and broken it--daily--with no repercussions. What makes anyone think they would follow this--or not add weasel-wording to change the meaning of what they did pass? Assuming that's the route they chose, as opposed to, say, a Constitutional convention--with all the inherent dangers that could enable...?

The problem in this case is not with the Constitution. The problem is there's no "or else," and hasn't been for each betrayal.

[Via Peter R]

Huge Difference...

Between "forgotten" and suppressed"... [More]

Be Kind to Animals...

...or else? [More]

I'm trying to reconcile the right of all to keep and bear arms and my natural inclination to treat animals humanely against the actions of intrusive social engineers forcing themselves on people and dictating how they treat their property.

The Humane Society is not one of my favorite organizations, particularly with their anti-hunting activism.

Kurt Hofmann talks about this in yesterday's GRE column.

Comfortable vs. Smug?

Vanderboegh offers a rebuttal. [More]

Environmental Activism

"Guns have absolutely no place in a workplace environment and we will take further steps to ensure this never happens again." [More]

Except if it's an "Only Ones" environment, right? Including private security for the super-rich...

By the way, when I wrote about this, Dave Workman hadn't published his column yet...

IL US Senate Republican Candidate Kathleen Thomas Answers Gun Rights Questionnaire

Here are the responses from Kathleen Thomas...[More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks for a suitable replacement for Mark Kirk in an attempt to send the GOP a strong message about the unacceptability of anti-gunners in their ranks.

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This Day in History: January 5

Battle of the Kegs...[More]

We're the Only Ones Keeping it All in the Family Enough

Imprisoned Gallatin County Sheriff Raymond Martin, his wife and adult son are facing charges of solicitation of murder for ire. [More]

Murder for ire? He's mad? It's a typo? 'e's a potential protégé for 'enry 'iggins?

That's in Illinois, in case you were wondering, where Sheriff Ray, et al. are the "Only Ones" trusted enough to carry guns. Everybody else is just too damned scary to the unorganized mil...uh...general public.

I suppose if he's got a contract out on you, you can always resort to a few other time-tested, Illinois State Police-approved defense tactics, including:

1. Vomit
2. Surrender
3. Scream (while poking with "a rat tail comb")
4. Pull the covers over your head.

Forget it, Jake...

...it's Chi-Town. [More]

Say, I've got a swell idea.

Let's disarm you and me.

That'll make things better.

I like how they refer to their process as "The Squeeze."

Pretty damned appropriate, all things considered...

A Progressive Populist

Austin businessman Marc Katz says a multimillion-dollar contribution is forthcoming from relatives to aid his Democratic bid for lieutenant governor...

Katz, who called himself a progressive populist, said Texas' GOP state leaders have helped only the wealthy...[More]

Alrighty then...

We're the Only Ones Embarrassed Enough

UPDATE: Original link is gone--had to use Google cache. Don't know how long it will remain active.

Overlooked gun embarasses Shawnee County DA...

A new state law allows prosecutors to carry concealed weapons into court buildings and courtrooms if county officials allow it. [More]

Providing the Commissioners allow it--and this is a case of "When Only Ones Collide."

Because the Creator appointed them as arbiters of our unalienable rights, you see.

Can't feel too sorry for a guy who wants special privileges and who prosecutes those of us who aren't part of the Inner Sanctum.

"Hoist with his own petard," as the Bard would say...

We're the Only Ones...

...shocking the children enough...

...intimidating enough...

...dressed to kill enough...

...settled enough...

[Via FFFW]

My Gun's Better than Your Gun

My gun's better than yours... [More]

Sung to the tune of the old Ken-L Ration jingle...

[Via Len Savage]

We're the Only Ones Having Fits Enough

Police officers from two Chicago suburbs are being sued after one of them allegedly Tasered a man having a diabetic seizure because the diabetic involuntarily hit the officer while being taken to an ambulance. [More]

My prediction: It will be held they were following protocol. I'm only surprised he's not facing charges for resisting arrest and assaulting an "Only One"...

[Via William T]

Correcting Course

Chief Bob Terry said he believes the case "illustrates the frustration of many people in this community who are fed up and do not want their stuff stolen. But we don't know yet if that is what was happening or not, and we do not advise that shooting is the correct course of action to take," Chief Terry said. [More]

I'll be interested to see how this one pans out. I've never been a big fan of "warning shots."

I know more politically correct gun advocates advise to let a perp walk, but that's like saying only the police should have arrest powers. Since they derive that power from us, I don't think it's illegitimate for me to hold someone I catch stealing my property.

It also sounds like once shots were fired, the homeowner should have clammed up and let his lawyer do the talking.

I know Monday morning quarterbacking is easy. Still, it's incumbent on us to think through in advance how we'll deal with a police response should we ever be involved in a shooting. It's all part of basic preparedness.

[Via Carl S]

The Teacher

He said, "My name's the teacher,
that is what I call myself.
And I have a lesson
that I must impart to you.
It's an old expression
but I must insist it's true."*

Liston Matthews tells us of a good way we can impart lessons. [More]

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A Load of BS Explained

Excuse me while I go to my neighbor’s barn and begin shoveling... [More]

MOWCA Blog takes exception to this.

He realizes, however, that he's dealing with a dedicated and patriotic man, and offers this by way of explanation.

Let there be peace among our peoples.

Houses of the Holy

Firearms do have a place in church. [More]

Ed Stone tells us why he believes that.

Daniel White addressed this a while back.

So did John Longenecker.

Full-Spectrum Civilian Disarmament

William N. Grigg looks at "Only Ones" and lifts a finger to our old buddy Patrick Lynch, among others. [More]

[Via Ron W]

IL US Senate Republican Candidate Andy Martin Answers Gun Rights Questionnaire

Here are Andy Martin's responses...[More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks for a suitable replacement for Mark Kirk in an attempt to send the GOP a strong message about the unacceptability of anti-gunners in their ranks.

Also get the latest from my fellow GREs.

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This Day in History: January 4

You request in your letter that I would candidly give my opinion of your conduct, while you acted under me in a military capacity; what I think of your ability in discharging the duties of your department; and, also, that I would recollect, if possible, all that passed between us relative to the acceptance and resignation of your appointment to it. [More]

Some Politicians Dodge Gun Question in Magazine Survey

Here are some statements politicians holding national office provided to GUNS Magazine when asked to comment on the Second Amendment. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column gives us a glimpse in how we got to here from there...

Also get the latest from my fellow GREs.

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This Day in History: January 3

General Washington followed his success at Trenton with another on January 3, 1777, when, again crossing the Delaware, he outmarched General Charles Cornwallis, and approaching from the rear defeated three British regiments and three companies of light cavalry at Princeton, New Jersey. [More]

We're the Only Ones Putting More Guns On the Street Enough

According to a Sullivan County Sheriff's Office spokesman, a Remington model 870 12-gauge shotgun and a Bush Master AR-15 were stolen from WCSO Detective Heather Salyer's unmarked WCSO vehicle while parked at a residence between Dec. 23 and Dec. 29. [More]

What, she left guns in the car unattended and unchecked for that long?

I thought the "Only Ones" wanted to "get guns off the street."

The good news is, I know a place where they can be unloaded (pun intended), no questions asked...

[Via Bernie S]

"Authorized Journalists" at It Again

In Charleston this time.

Paul Valone tells us about it.

Don't Resist...

...and just give them what they want.

What if what they want is your life...?

Evil is.

And everyone--everyone--who makes it easier for monsters to devour humans is guilty of aiding and abetting it--whether they realize it, or want to admit it, or not.

[Via William T]