Dull...uh...Dillard for Governor!

Illinois Governor - Republican

Senator Kirk Dillard - Senator Dillard was selected for endorsement from a large and very qualified field of Republican hopefuls. The decision was very difficult in light of the fact that the field included a very good friend of the law-abiding gun owner - Senator Bill Brady, along with two other candidates with solid positions on gun rights. But, in the end, the ISRA-PVF board of directors decided that Sen. Dillard had the best hope of defeating anti-gun extremist, Jim Ryan, in the Primary Election. [More]

Did someone say "highlights"?

QUESTION: "Would you sign or veto legislation banning the sale and possession of semiautomatic assault-style weapons in Illinois?"

...Kirk Dillard: "Without having more sufficient detail, including the definition of an "assault-style weapon," and for what circumstances the use of these weapons would be approved, this question is difficult to answer."

OK, then.

[Via Bruce from Illinois]

Law-Abiding Gun Owners

Kurt agrees with me. [More]

About this.

Failed Leadership?

Schoolmarm Paul gives Obama an "F". [More]

It's all misdirection, you realize. The action right now is masked, behind the scenes and off the radar. And the manipulators are biding their time.

Hard to tell if this report is meant to give cover to that, to save face, or if these clowns really are this immature and impatient...

Howard Nemerov has more.

As does Kurt Hofmann.

Coming Soon to a Republic Near You

Illinois Careens Toward Bankruptcy: Report
No federal protection for states [More]

What, you mean they're not "too big to fail"?

I certainly am comforted knowing the Illinois political machine has moved it's headquarters over to Pennsylvania Avenue.

And they've brought their economic policies with them.

After all, Chi-Town isn't a place, it's an attitude!

Why Not Just Give Them What They Want?

The victims have all been women, ranging in age from 65 to 91. [More]

And while we're told "pepper spray is flying off the shelves," we see one irresponsible zealot ignore all of Paul Helmke's manly advice:

An 81-year-old woman scared off an intruder with a gun, firing several rounds for good measure.

Hey, what the hell happened to our right to feel safe?

[Via William T]

Creating Offenses the Hardaway

HB 2422 by *Hardaway.

Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, creates various gun show offenses, including prohibiting any person who is not a licensed firearms dealer from transferring a firearm to another person if any part of the transfer takes place at a gun show or within 1,000 feet of a gun show. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17. [More]

Hmmm...I found "securing the Blessings of Liberty" as a valid function of government. I can't seem to find "creating offenses"...

I'll keep looking. I'm sure it must be in there somewhere.

Looks like some idiot subversive legislator is trying to make what's happening in Texas legal in Tennessee...

If you'd like to create an offense of your own and tell this stupid little fascist what you think of him...

rep.ga.hardaway@capitol.tn.gov

And yeah, I know. Some will tell you we need to be polite. Apparently because they realize these creatures are so evil and corrupt that they will abuse their political power for petty revenge if you don't show proper subservience, so we don't want to make them angry...

[Via Bob P]

Two Smoking Guns

ATF Documents Link on the AR15/M16 policy at the time of the Olofson bust, and more NFRTR lies [More]

And this is key:

Given the lengths ATF went to redact the "Firearms Work Note" document, and the documents ATF has now released that fill in the redacted blanks, it is difficult to avoid the impression that ATF has been involved in an obstruction of justice.

Everybody sure they don't want to reconsider and at least try...?

We're the Only Ones Letting Our Fingers Do the Walking Enough

The FBI illegally collected more than 2,000 U.S. telephone call records between 2002 and 2006 by invoking terrorism emergencies that did not exist or simply persuading phone companies to provide records, according to internal bureau memos and interviews. FBI officials issued approvals after the fact to justify their actions. [More]

Funny. I did a "find" on this story's text and the words "indict" and "arrest" aren't there. Ah well, I'm sure that's merely "a 'good-hearted but not well-thought-out' solution"...

Still, catch a non-federal "Only One" "willfully" violating one of their edicts and Katie bar the door...

Nevada Senate Candidate Tarkanian Calls for Vigilance in Defending 2nd Amendment

Danny Tarkanian is running for the United States Senate in Nevada. The candidate has prepared a statement defining his position and observations on the right to keep and bear arms. His campaign asked me if I would present them here, and because we have been closely following that race, I agreed. What follows are his words... [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column cedes the floor to allow a credible rival to Harry Reid to further define himself.

Also get the latest from my fellow GREs.

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This Day in History: January 19

[More]

More About Texas Gun Shows in Austin

In re yesterday's post:

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I just got this and have not yet listened.

I do note some in comments endorse taking it out on the proprietors. I can't join that call because I don't know the facts. Here's the thing--it's not our livelihood at stake and based on all the talk and no action I observe from most in the internet "pro-gun" community, my bet is very few would come forward to help them fight this. It's a bit like watching the other barnyard critters complain about the Little Red Hen's bread not being up to snuff.

I'd venture unless a big outfit like NRA's Civil Rights Defense Fund comes to their rescue, and attorneys get involved who can convince Texas state authorities to issue some counter order or get an injunction from the courts, it's hardly any more fair to beat them up--with what we know at this time--than it is for us to condemn a gun owner for accepting a plea.

Hopefully there is something in the works. I'll need to listen to the segments, and again tomorrow, and perhaps I'll revise my assessment--perhaps not.

And no, I don't know which hour it's in or how soon it begins. Here's the main access page.

UPDATE: I'm listening to this segment now: http://podcast.gcnlive.com/podcast/alex/0118104.mp3

"Darwin" sounds like he's doing what he can and is going to fight this. His is a family business, so we're not talking unlimited resources here. It looks like Alex Jones will be going there at the next show in 3 1/2 weeks. Be nice if there was a game plan by then for supporting gun owners to show up and make a media/protest event of this.

It also sounds like the previous proprietor was caught on some stings and the feds are taking those out on the new guys.

As I listen, my sense is these are people we should be getting behind and supporting, not judging.

My Trijicon Sight is Defective...

Mine has Q 5:033 inscribed:

The punishment of those who wage war against Allah and His apostle and strive to make mischief in the land is only this, that they should be murdered or crucified or their hands and their feet should be cut off on opposite sides or they should be imprisoned...

I guess that last bit is if you plea bargain...?

The "Authorized Journalists" are going nuts. Here's a video from six months ago (see around 3:50 into it).

I can see the point that this could complicate Middle East operations. By the same token, a private company can put anything they like on their products.

Having worked in the defense contracting industry for over 16 years in a past life, I find it hard to believe the military procurement guys didn't know. But then again, having worked in the defense contracting industry for over 16 years, I find it perfectly believable.

An Open Letter

Vanderboegh writes one. [More]

It may surprise you, but I'd like to protest the lady's innocence. How can anyone bring more public disgrace to BATFU than their top management brings on themselves?

Ed Schultz Attacks Another Box of Freedom

What Schultz is proposing is nothing less than casus belli. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at a subversive punk on a soap box.

Also see how Nevadans are rallying behind the gun rights questionnaire, learn about legislative confusion in Oregon and get the latest from my fellow GREs.

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This Day in History: January 18

At a Brigade Court-Martial held 12th. instant whereof Lt. Colo. Harmer was President, Ensign Foster of 6th. Pennsylvania Regiment having been found guilty of challenging Captn. Cruise and behaving unbecoming the Character of an Officer and a Gentleman was sentenced to be discharged from the service...[More]

Messin' with Texas

By what authority? [More]

Where is this within BATFU's charter?

By what section of the Texas Penal Code or the Texas Government Code does the Austin PD claim authority?

They're discussing this over at AR15.com.

Correspondent Walter L appears to shed some light:

The Texas Gun Shows have been “ordered” by the Austin PD and BATF to allow no setups for gun sales from non-FFLs. All individual sales will have to go through licensed dealers.

Chasing some stuff down, it seems that HEB owns the building they use and the APD and BATF have gotten to them—threatening with the possibility of suit if there are sales on their property for non background checked transactions. Thus it’s the “landlord” not LE who is calling for the restrictions.

So what is this? They realize they don't have actual delegated power but aren't beyond a little backdoor "pressure" under color of authority to still get their way? They're stepping a bit outside the bounds of enforcement, wouldn't you say?

How is that different from extortion, a mob hood coming into your business and saying "Nice place you've got here--shame if something happened to it"...?

Is this the way Bloomberg's wet dream to end private sales will be enacted? Not through rule of law, but through official intimidation?

And just how does any of this square with the bottom line justification for government in the first damn place: "To secure the Blessings of Liberty..."?

UPDATE: Received via forwarded email.

and I just sent an email to the Austin PD:



[Via Chris P and Walter L]

We're the Only Ones Highly-Trained Enough

Customs officials have denied all requests to explain why a highly-trained agent left her gun in the bathroom, claiming there is an internal investigation. [More]

As is their custom.

I'm certainly glad this "highly-trained agent" is more trustworthy to be armed than you or I. That old "Only Ones" magic...

We never found out the name of that other "highly-trained agent" who did something similar a while back, did we? Although I note there is some speculation...

Noting that perception often becomes reality, I wonder if it would be fair to coin the term "keekuing" to define such incidents...?

Ah, hell, it would be a whole lot more fair than what she did to this guy...

Related: And now for a little bathroom gun humor- 'Only Ones'-style

Another Child Gun Violence Tragedy

The child and his mother were hiding in a bedroom when the gunmen tried to force their way in. One of the men shot through the door, striking the boy in the groin area.

The child, who was carrying a .22-caliber rifle, shot back, hitting one of the criminals in the neck. The men fled the scene shortly thereafter, investigators said. [More]

What a tragedy. The gun grabbers would rather this heroic boy and his mother had been killed. Then they'd have more blood to dance in, and more "Authorized Journalist" collaboration to call for disarming, you, me, and the children we have trained to behave responsibly with firearms.

Maybe they can push for strong national "safe storage" laws and can engineer that outcome next time.

Hey Colin Goddard--why don't you tell this kid he's seen too many movies.

An Unfair Expectation

I barely had time to make the [911] phone call. Anyone who thinks I could have gotten to a weapon and shot somebody I never fully saw watches too many movies. [More]

Fear not, Mr. Goddard.

I don't know anyone who has that expectation--of you.

Gun Rights Questionnaire Spreading to Other Races

I continue to encourage you to send candidates the questionnaire. You can publicize their answers through email lists, on forums, via blogs--and encourage the candidates to post them on their campaign website "issues" page. Just please understand if I can't give them all the individual attention they deserve here. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column continues with the effort to define whether or not those seeking office understand the basics.

Let me ask you regulars here: Have you sent the questionnaire to any candidates?

Why not?

Also get the latest from my fellow GREs.

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This Day in History: January 17

Mr. William Smith, is employed in the Continental Service as Deputy Waggon Master, Josiah Kittara as Waggon Conductor, William Smith Junior as Sub Conductor, and Thomas Edwards and Amos Evans as Waggoners, the Certificates of their being attached to the Continental Army in these Capacities will be delivered to you by Mr. Wm. Smith, who goes in behalf of the rest, and as it cannot be the intention of the Legislature to treat persons of this description in the light of Delinquents, I have no doubt that upon receipt of this you will acquit them from the Fines to which they have hitherto been considered as subject under the Militia Act. [More]

'Tis a Poor Craftsman...

...who blames his tools. [More]

If we only had more HAL 9000s, we'd all be drinkin' that free Bubble-Up and eatin' that rainbow stew...

We're the Only Ones Watching Over You Enough

Prosecutors charged a former Natrona County reserve deputy with seven felonies in connection with allegations that he secretly videotaped couples engaged in sexual activities inside their Evansville home.

Police say Alan Brooks, 65, wired a Curtis Street home in Evansville with elaborate recording devices and spent the past four years videotaping its residents. Court documents refer to Brooks as the property’s “manager and/or landlord.” [More]

Who would even think to do something like this?

And let's just take a look at some of the recent stories sent to me I've decided not to do individual posts on:

Riverside police officer faces child molestation charges

Kan. police chief accused of 17 felonies, including rape, indecent liberties with children

Fired Henry deputy accused of having sex with minor

I could go on, but why?

Again, I don't go looking for this crap. And I don't want the main focus of this site to be taken over by tales of official incompetence, corruption, sordid perversion, cruelty...But I do think it's important to always have a selection of accounts on hand to throw back at anyone either lying or idiotic enough to maintain police are the "Only Ones" we should trust with guns.

If that gets me labeled a "denigrator," so be it. And in the interests of CUM ULLA SELLA IN PUGNO TABERNA, perhaps we ought to look at the etymology of that word and question why the Bradys used it instead of a substitute of less offensive origin, such as "disparage."

[Via FFFW]

What Do You Want from Me, Blood...?

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced Friday that the Obama administration would temporarily grant legal status to the tens of thousands of Haitian immigrants who were living in the United States illegally before this week's earthquake. [More]

Hell, you might as well let them vote, too.

I realize right now special circumstances are called for, but this raises another question. You see, for many years I have been a blood donor--I have the good stuff that can be used for anybody, so they tap me regularly, and it's just something I believe and participate in as a personal civic duty.

But each time they put me through the same stupid drill--read the booklet, answer the questions--and they always want to know if I've been to Haiti, among some other places.

I'm kind of wondering what good it does to answer "No"...and whether having a reliable blood supply isn't a part of true "homeland security"...

The Devil Bat

Ohio man bitten by bat to be paid $1,500 by county under little-known state law [More]

Any government that can take money from me and give it to you for this can take money from me and give it to you for anything.

When it comes to being parasitic vampires, anything in the movies pales in comparison to the real thing.

Where is NRA on New Hampshire Gun Bill?

NRA is generally recognized as the leading gun lobby group. I don't think it's asking too much to expect them to show some leadership here and fill us in on where they stand and what they're doing. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column wonders about an apparent absence from the field...

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This Day in History: January 16

A Flag will Soon go to the Enemies Lines, those Persons who have any things to send to our Prisoners there must have them at the Commissary Genl. of Prisoner's Quarters by next Saturday afternoon. [More]

Am I 'Skating Near the Legal Edge of Making Threats of Violence'?

"In his last line, Mr. Codrea seems to be skating pretty near the legal edge of making threats of violence." [More]

A Fudd/troll offers a stinging criticism to one of my GUNS Magazine columns.

I thought it worth a second Gun Rights Examiner column to call it to your attention.

Tell a friend?

And feel free to send the mag your own "Crossfire" letter.

Imagine a World Without Guns!

Gangs Armed With Machetes Loot Port-Au-Prince [More]

And:

There was no sign of police or any kind of law and order.

Ah. Any bets they're taking care of their own? And they're armed with more than machetes?

Another Name to Put...

...on the "No Guns" list... [More]

Kurt also has some thoughts.

Just take your shoes off and step into the Disintegrator Booth...

[Via Smiley Starfish]

Give a Little Whistle

You never know when you'll find yourself walking past the graveyard of history.

Or caught up in a vortex.

Vanderboegh explains. [More]

A False Premise

Do you love your gun? Tell me why [More]

No, Sandy Banks. I love my wife and children. I love my parents. I love my brothers and sisters.

I have guns but they are just tools, like the keyboard I am typing on, to help me protect something else that I love: My rights.

What did Mr. Pynchon say?

If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don't have to worry about the answers.

[Via Peter G]

UPDATE: John Longenecker has more to say.

We're the Only Ones Showing Professional Courtesy Enough

"You know, I pull people over for driving 100 mph -- you know what they say? 'I'm a narcotics officer in an unmarked vehicle.' 'Great, well slow it down, have a good night,' " Phinney explained. "As long as they show me a badge, I don't care." [More]

But woe unto you if you're not an "Only One."

What does this expectation of entitlement tell us...?

And just wait 'til her husband the lieutenant finds out she was treated like a commoner!

[Via FFFW]

In Other Words...

...Mary McFating is bad when we do it but good when they do...? [More]

Speaking of which, anybody find My Favorite Mute yet...?

[Via Bruce W. Krafft]

All the Reich Moves

William N. Grigg is watching them. We should, too. [More]

[Via Ron W]

Mark Amodei Answers Gun Rights Questionnaire

This is a significant development, especially since Amodei has traditionally not been responsive to questionnaires. For him to answer this questionnaire shows the importance of the issue, the potential impact of this questionnaire, and how seriously he and the field of candidates are treating it. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes another major player in the Nevada U.S. Senate race has found it necessary to go on record about RKBA with some specific answers.

Also learn of a development in a Texas race and get the latest from my fellow GREs.

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This Day in History: January 15

As happened with most fires, soldiers and mariners played an essential role in stopping the conflagration of 1778. The South-Carolina and American General Gazette offered "much praise to the officers and soldiers quartered in town, who afforded every assistance in their power to the inhabitants…. [More]

I'm Just Glad to Know...

...that this will never happen to Furious Mike. [More]

They really would rather see you bound on the floor helpless. And/or dead.

They really, truly would.

Candidates and Guns

Liston Matthews looks at the race for governor in Tennessee. [More]

Me, I think somebody ought to find out how serious these folks really are...

We're the Only Ones Huffing and Puffing Enough

According to Williamson County court papers, he's charged with inhaling either glue or paint.

Martin was arrested just weeks earlier in Kyle for the same offense. [More]

Can't huffing bring on acute psychosis?

Any reason why someone who considers himself an "Only One" wouldn't consider that an asset?

[Via FFFW]

It's What's for Dinner

What kind of dish is keeku?

And are you sure you're supposed to eat it raw?

Stink Not Think

What do you do when you're a moron who can't be trusted to act responsibly with a gun?

Support a group that harasses those of us who can

Sheepless in Seattle

If only that were true. Dave Workman tells us about the latest treachery from some Washington State wolves who want nothing more than to ensure the herd is defenseless. [More]

We spotlighted two of them the other day.

Some Call it "Treason"

Carolyn McCarthy calls it "protecting local gun laws." [More]

Is it just me, or when you look at her grinning mug do you also see a snout?

We're the Only Ones "To Catch a Predator" Enough

A federal jury convicted a former Bibb County sheriff’s deputy Wednesday of a charge that he tried to entice a child for sex. [More]

Take a seat.

Oh no! Chris Hansen!!!

And as with all such "Only Ones" accounts, the Eternal Question remains unanswered...

And oh, looky here: today we have a twofer.

[Via Scott N and FFFW]

Knox Talks

This just in:

Jeff Knox, founder of GunVoter.org, will once again be filling in for Tom Gresham on the Gun Talk radio program this Sunday the 17th from 3 to 6 Eastern, Noon to 3 Pacific. Go to http://www.GunTalk.com to find a station near you, listen on-line, or download the podcast to listen later. Please listen and call in!

Have Officials 'Willfully Conspired' to Cover Up ATF Record Errors?

Today we're going to document the probability that this was not just an isolated case, but an indication of system-wide incompetence, negligence, deception and cover-up that reaches throughout and beyond the agency, extending to those charged with providing audit oversight. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column provides documentation that justifies using the "c" word. As such, it is very important to get the word out, and I am hoping the regulars here will take that personally and share the link.

Also see my interview yesterday and get the latest from my fellow GREs.

This Day in History: January 14

If proper Magazines for the Subsistence of the cavalry cannot be formed at Trenton this is an insurmountable obstacle to their quartering there, and they must of necessity be removed to Flemingtown or some other convenient place in that neighbourhood, where the proper supplies can be obtained. [More]

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

The law discourages trying to alleviate dangerous conditions. [More]

No surprise there.

Licensing Rights

Kurt Hofmann questions why... [More]

Not Out of Legal Danger

Virginia Tech president Charles Steger and former Executive Vice-President James Hyatt remain as defendants in the two lawsuits filed by families of students killed in the 2007 shootings at the school. [More]

Hey, at least they made sure they were out of physical danger--even if they didn't tell anyone outside their elite clique...

Virginia Tech’s government affairs director ordered Steger’s office locked around 8:52 a.m. [That's 30 minutes before they notified students!]

And there was another silver lining:

Campus trash collection was canceled 21 minutes before students and teachers were warned.

Thing is, when the trucks got running again, it looks like they didn't pick up all of it...

[Via Mack H]

Won't YOU Help Us Find a Cure...?

...for the heartbreak that is BJS...? [More]

[Via Todd F]

Chuck Norris vs. INTERPOL

But I think I recently have seen behind the veil on the White House's covert mission and mystery with Interpol. [More]

We've talked about this recently.

Here's another insight.

I wonder if Chuck Norris still has that motorcycle that fires rockets...?

[Via systems engineer]

We're the Only Ones In On the Deal Enough

Kill two men in four days under shady circumstances. Get caught with drugs in your system and suspended from work.

Walk away from it all with $17,242.46.

Not a bad deal, right? [More]

That depends--is he the "Only One" getting it...?

[Via FFFW]

And They Say There Are No Stupid Questions

Gun Laws Questioned After Movie Theater Shooting [More]

Why?

Because some moron is an idiot?

See, if I don't specify who, you won't know if I'm talking about Dante or Gail...or both.

We're the Only Ones "Eye in the Sky" Enough

I am the eye in the sky
Looking at you, I can read your mind
I am the maker of rules
Dealing with fools, I can cheat you blind
And I don't need to see any more to know that
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind (looking at you)
I can read your mind*

And naturally, the "Only Ones" try to hide what they're doing, up to and including issuing threats against anyone trying to provide independent oversight. [More]

Coming soon to an airspace near you.

HPD Spokesflack Martha Montalvo says she's not ruling anything out.

Neither are we, lady.

[Via Ron W]

* Lyrics from "Eye in the Sky," The Alan Parsons Project

Pig Wrestling

Can we soon look forward to the BATFU Blog or some other means for them to "circulate 'counter-propaganda' on the internet"? Except nobody will know they're behind it...? [More]

Y'know, that's an idea...two can play that game. I wonder if anyone has reserved batfu.blogspot.com...?

Another Gun Free Zone Success Story

Except nobody in the media appears to be mentioning that inconvenient truth. [More]

Kennesaw's law encouraging gun ownership can't work where their possession is prohibited. And we saw how much that slowed down the bad guy.

About That "Wall of Separation"...

The Amish, as well as some other religious sects, are covered by a "religious conscience" exemption, which allows people with religious objections to insurance to opt out of the mandate. It is in both the House and Senate versions of the bill, making its appearance in the final version routine unless there are last-minute objections. [More]

What happened to that "wall of separation" those pushing for national fascist health care are always screaming about?

And what happened to "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion..."

If I maintain Father Crom on his mountain told me in a vision I should be glad to die a warrior's death instead, who are they to tell me they don't recognize the legitimacy of my faith?

So we're really not equal under the law? And if I "willfully" opt out, I can become a "prohibited person"?

Do we have a First Amendment challenge here...?

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

78 guns missing from sheriff's office [More]

Maybe the "Only Ones" ought to hold a "buyback." For once, the term would be accurate.

No questions asked, of course...

At least now that BATFU is involved they ought to be able to straighten out their records.

Oh, wait...

Inaccurate ATF Records Endanger Gun Owners

Today I'd like to present one real-world example that illustrates both the inaccuracy of the NFRTR as well as the potential danger gun owners who believe they're obeying the law could face. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column shows how we can be victimized by BATFU's slipshod recordkeeping.

Also take action against an outrage in Nevada, find out about my interview today, and get the latest from my fellow GREs.

Tell a friend? That is, spread the link?

This Day in History: January 13

January 13, 1778. "The Flying Hospitals are to be 15 feet wide and 25 feet long in the clear and the story at least 9 feet high to be covered with boards or shingles only without any dirt, windows made on each side and a chimney at one end. Two such hospitals are to be made for each brigade at or near the center and if the ground permits of it not more than 100 yards distance from the brigade." [Weedon's Valley Forge Orderly Book, p. 191] [More]

We're the Only Ones Unfortunately Incidental Enough

A police involved shooting is under investigation after an officer wounded a man who turned out to be uninvolved in the crime in question.

"This was a very unfortunate incident," Suffolk County Police Chief Dominic Varrone said. [More]

Yeah, no kidding, Chief.

I just wonder how much more unfortunate it would be if it had been the citizen who panicked and accidentally shot your unidentified "Only One."

[Via FFFW]

A Matter of Trust

The recent murderous attack on the Togo football team in Angola, stressed the need for African governments to take actions to control the proliferation of guns... [More]

And who better to trust with a monopoly on arms than African governments?

Unberievable!

At least two people have been killed and two others injured when a gunman opened fire at a bar in western Japan, officials say. [More]

Aw, go on...

A Blow for Public Safety

Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) announced today that the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) has announced its support for his bill, H.R. 3752, to modernize federal firearms laws to increase public safety and ensure proper protection for law enforcement officers. The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) Improvements Act of 2009 would improve current law to permit qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms. [More]

But all you and I get to do is watch.

I wonder if we should send them a bottle of mouthwash?

American Pie

Western Rifle Shooters Association serves us a slice. [More]

We're the Only Ones Off the Record Enough

“One of the officers asked me whether my phone had audio recording capabilities,’’ Glik, 33, said recently of the incident, which took place in October 2007. Glik acknowledged that it did, and then, he said, “my phone was seized, and I was arrested.’’ [More]

Besides, what possible legitimate interest could mere citizens have in overseeing public "Only Ones" activities and conduct? Haven't we learned by now that's private...?

[Via retrotruckman]

Increasing the Potential

In this country, law-abiding adults should have the right and the means to protect themselves in their own homes and in public places, such as streets and sidewalks.

However, carrying a weapon onto school campuses increases the potential public safety risk. [More]

Yeah, we saw that at Columbine and Virginia Tech.

Oh, wait...

Big "but" idiot.

[Via The Bitter Clinger]

No Less Deadly

True, a fully automatic weapon can fire far more rounds per second, but the bullet from a semi-automatic weapon is no less deadly. [More]

Or how about deadly bullets from bolt-action rifles? We'd better ban those, too.

Besides, the Globo-Cops are for it, and any group that embraces "law enforcers" from such bastions of liberty like Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, Central America, etc., must be something Seattle "progressives" like Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, and Sen. Adam Kline, D-Seattle would also want to embrace. After all, tyrannical regimes have the potential to be no less deadly now than at any other time in history.

Weapons of Choice

Eleventh Circuit Upholds Ban on Gun Possession by Misdemeants Convicted of Domestic Violence [More]

Apparently, back in 2005, the guy "tried to choke his...girlfriend."

I note they have not banned him from having hands.