We're the Only Ones Doing an End Run Enough

A member of the Iowa National Guard has learned it is not exactly a good idea to run through a farm field near Cedar Rapids in full combat gear with a rifle. [More]

Yeah, God forbid you do anything to approximate real-world conditions.

The first time you run with full gear and a rifle, we want it to be a brand new experience.

That's the "Only Ones'" version of "exactly a good idea".

One other thing, Lt. Fitzpatrick--you say he "didn't use...moxie..."

For some reason, Inigo Montoya comes to mind...

[Via Carl S]

Gun Extremist Home Owner Endangers Self and Others!

Didn't this foolhardy non-professional know that if you use a gun you're either going to shoot an innocent bystander or else the attacker is going to take it away from you? [Read]

What the hell is wrong with these gunloons?

Just give the intruder what he wants. Isn't that what the "experts" say?

[Via Mama Liberty]

It May Not Be Relevant, But...

...I notice this wasn't a Starbucks...[Read]

We're the Onl...

...Ooops, no we're not, either.

Thing is, when people are conditioned to equate a uniform with authority...

But I actually decided to link to this story for another reason. Note the terminology. The AP doesn't call them "terrorists." They don't call them "extremists." They call them "gunmen."

Eh--perhaps I'm just making a mountain out of a mole hill here.

It's just when I see the same press characterizing people who use the First Amendment to advocate the right to keep and bear arms as zealots and "hatriots"...

India Gives Further Evidence on Universal Futility of 'Gun Control'

So aside from well-heeled and connected government functionaries flaunting their "exotic" possessions, how are things working out for the masses? [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at the best laid plans of mice and maharajahs...or something like that.

Also see what's happening in Montana to help figure out who's worth voting for and, importantly, who isn't.

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This Day in History: April 5

[More]

GRE Round Up for Apr. 3

There's some good stuff being turned out. I hope you're availing yourself of it, and importantly, sharing these links via emails, on blogs and forums, with your local newspaper editor, etc.

A common complaint is media bias and absence of representation for "our side."

These people work hard to change that and ask for nothing from those of us their labors serve other than to help spread the word. I hope no one thinks that's too much to ask.

Here are their latest offerings:

John Longenecker/Los Angeles:

Safer Streets 2010: American Militias, Part II.

Dave Workman/Seattle:
Open carry controversy just won’t go away

Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:

Congressman Phil Hare doesn't 'worry about the Constitution' with regard to guns, either

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'Extremist' Pol: Armed Americans Can Resist Tyranny and Defend Nation

The first guy sounds like one of those gunloon "hatriot" militia types the anti-gunners and other "progressives" are always warning us about, doesn't he? [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at the way we were.

I hope some of you agree with me about its significance and help me spread the word by sharing the link.

This Day in History: April 3

The commissioners were appointed in consequence of a New Jersey act of April 3, 1778, "for the . . . recruiting of four New-Jersey Regiments." Essentially it provided a selective-service machinery through which the needed Continental Line soldiers were secured, either as volunteers or by draft, from among the men already enrolled in the various militia companies. The commissioners designed for each area drew up lists of the militiamen in 18-man groups or classes, each of which was required to produce one recruit for Continental service. [More]

We're the Only Ones All-Knowing Enough

Based on their experience and contacts, sheriffs sometimes "just know" without written documentation that a person can't be trusted with a carry permit, Gardner said. [More]

Y'know, I think I could probably say the same thing about some sheriffs...

GRE Round Up for Apr. 2

There's some good stuff being turned out. I hope you're availing yourself of it, and importantly, sharing these links via emails, on blogs and forums, with your local newspaper editor, etc.

A common complaint is media bias and absence of representation for "our side."

These people work hard to change that and ask for nothing from those of us their labors serve other than to help spread the word. I hope no one thinks that's too much to ask.

Here are their latest offerings:

Anthony Bouchard/Cheyenne:

Matt Mead for Governor, wolf in sheep’s clothing

Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:

Some Missouri lawmakers getting hands-on knowledge of state gun laws

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We're the Only Ones Hippity-Hoppity Easter's On It's Way Enough

Glendale police who used a bunny costume to decoy bad drivers at crosswalks have abandoned the outfit after it made a city councilman hopping mad.

An officer wore the Easter outfit on Wednesday in crosswalks. Drivers who didn't yield to the furry pedestrian were ticketed. [More]

Oh fer...Why do pathological authority freaks seem to be the "Only Ones" whose minds operate like this?

I'm sorry, this is just so ridiculously cartoonish that

Duck season!

Wabbit season!

is the only thing that comes to mind...

Being Honest with Phil Hare

"I don't worry about the Constitution on this to be honest..." [More]

Since when are you capable of being honest, Rep. Phil Hare, (D-IL)?

"Are you calling me a liar?" Rep. Hare asks...

I'm calling you worse than a liar.

I'm calling you an oath-breaker.

Figures you don't even know what document you're trying to scrounge a quote from.

Does it occur to you, you bloated worm, that I am under no obligation to obey any edict you presume to pass when you publicly admit Constitutional authority is not even a consideration?

Oh, and what a surprise.

If I were an arrogant subversive tyrant, I wouldn't want my subjects armed, either.

We're the Only Ones "To Serve and Protect" Enough

Ourselves, that is...[More]

Telling viewpoints from "real police."

Two More Articles to Consider When Assessing the Hutaree Media-Op

One from Reuters...

and one from William Grigg...

How...uh...convenient, that the embedded asset passed himself off as an explosives guy...

When in Doubt, Smear

It's only when a militia is raided by the FBI that suddenly the NRA goes very, very quiet. Suddenly, their extreme ideology and rhetoric doesn't look so appealing. [More]

Produce the ideology and rhetoric that says NRA supports a violent overthrow of the U.S. government.

You can't, because they say exactly the opposite--in the Association Bylaws:


The fact that these evil, lying bastards at the Orwellian-named "Freedom States Alliance" need to resort to being evil lying bastards ought to tell all thinking people everything they need to know.

Ubiquitous Chains?

Vanderboegh says "We are everywhere" and proposes a course of action.

MOWCA Blog...uh...vigorously disagrees.

UPDATE: Question to MOWCA: why the need for what looks to me like a character/motive attack in your argument?

ESF 13

Additional resources would ensure ATF's ability to immediately provide the American public with the caliber of law enforcement preparation and response expected from the Department of Justice and the Federal government in a time of crisis. [More]

I'll just bet they would.

"Caliber."

Interesting word choice.

Even more interesting: the subcommittee never asked Melson anything about this...

Why do you think that is?

We're the Only Ones Electrifying Kids Enough

The release said that the officers, trying to prevent the child from hurting other children, staff members and himself, slapped the boy and then used a Taser to subdue him. [More]

In other words, leave all the hurting to highly-trained "Only Ones"? Oh, I'm sorry, I believe the appropriate technical term is "pain compliance"...

Why is MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Smearing Second Amendment March?

Smarmy, self-impressed...typical Maddow. And fundamentally untruthful with her assertion that speaking out on behalf of a cornerstone element in the Bill of Rights is "anti-government"...

So why was April 19 chosen? [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column gives another example of a media subversive hating and conflating.

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This Day in History: April 2

This folded letter was sent on April 2, 1778, and franked “On publick Service,” a typical marking for military mail sent for free through the Constitutional Post. [More]

GRE Round Up for Apr. 1

There's some good stuff being turned out. I hope you're availing yourself of it, and importantly, sharing these links via emails, on blogs and forums, with your local newspaper editor, etc.

A common complaint is media bias and absence of representation for "our side."

These people work hard to change that and ask for nothing from those of us their labors serve other than to help spread the word. I hope no one thinks that's too much to ask.

Here are their latest offerings:

Don Gwinn/Chicago:
IL Governor, legislative leaders' rumored deal would bring right-to-carry to Illinois

Dave Workman/Seattle:
Kirkland shoot-out aftermath proves medical marijuana dilemma requires legislative fix
Spring shocker: White House 2A ‘beer summit’ falls through!

Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
If 'gun free' zones are too expensive, there is an alternative

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GOP Pledges Second Amendment "Litmus Test"

"If they don't support the Second Amendment, they're simply ineligible for funding or endorsements," Chairman Michael Steele told party activists. "It's past time we manned up to our responsibilities." [More]

Also see:
Holder Gun Discharge Injures Mexican President
NRA: Arm the Teachers!
Brady President Detained on Airport Gun Charge
Kennedy Dog Injured in Gun Mishap
BREAKING NEWS: Feinstein Arrested After Gun Mishap

ATF Newsletter Picture Worth a Thousand Words—and One Question

I received the following, copied and pasted below from an ATF newsletter... [More]

I thought this warranted a second Gun Rights Examiner column for today.

Also get an update on a "disgruntled" Oregon gun owner.

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They Want a Revolution!!!!

Mark Potok and CNN do, anyway, apparently, since the lady in a position to actually know about such things would not confirm their hysterical premise, no matter how much they tried to lead her into that swamp...[Watch]

Good job, Ms. Cooter.

[Via Luke]

We're the Only Ones Transmuting Enough

Sources told WFTV it was an automatic M-4 assault rifle, stolen from the unmarked vehicle of nine-year veteran Officer John Foshee outside his home in Volusia County over the weekend. [More]

So I guess that means it's no longer a "patrol rifle"?

[Via Harvey]

We're the Only Ones Giving Prenatal Care Enough

A federal appeals court says three Seattle police officers did not employ excessive force when they repeatedly tasered a visibly pregnant woman for refusing to sign a speeding ticket.

The lawyer representing Malaika Brooks said Monday that the court’s 2-1 decision sanctioned “pain compliance” tactics through a modern-day version of the cattle prod. [More]

Pain compliance.

I don't know what this reminds me of more:

I cannot sign ze papers...

or

Your agonizer, please...

[Via Plug Nickel Times]

More Fizzle than Fight?

There's more fizzle than fight among self-styled militias and other groups right now, they say, and little chance of a return to the organized violence that proved so deadly in the 1990s. [More]

If true, why all the media hysteria?

[Via Plug Nickel Times]

MIRsatz LLC

Good one! [Read]

[Via Steven K]

That'll Create a Free Citizen

Don’t tell your child to fight back. [More]

Just give attackers what they want. And by not fighting back, you'll guarantee they get it.

Whatever they want.

You might want to wipe your chin there, Sharon Kennedy Wynne. You seem to have a bit of cud drool...

[Via Ed M]

We're the Only Ones Unchaperoned Enough

In 20 years of running his exotic dancing business, Galland said he’s never had a problem on this scale before.

“Nothing ever like this,” Galland said. “Nothing like this by civilians, let alone police that we trust to protect us -- that we put in positions of power.” [More]

And if this can happen with better-than-you "Only Ones," no wonder some don't want to put mere citizens in a "position of power"...

[Via Ed M]

Are Concealed Gun Carriers More Likely to Kill than Police?

Do you really want to draw conclusions about group conduct, Josh? And while I admit to operating under the same handicaps you whine about—that is, being limited to using search engines and not being able to get my hands on much legally and union contract-protected information (not to mention receiving no funding from rich benefactors)—two can play the anecdote game:

Shall we discuss Kathryn Johnston? [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at a numbers game being played by one of the more insidious anti-rights zealots.

Also get a recap on yesterday's Trigger Sports Live!

Share the link? Regular readers...?

This Day in History: April 1

A bit more than six weeks after leaving Massachusetts, the Boston reached the coast of France, and on April 1, 1778, Johnny and his father landed at Bordeaux. Arm in arm, the two walked about, gawking unabashedly at the sights. After shipboard fare, they could not speak too highly of the fine food served to them by a citizenry evidently pleased to be host to this emissary and his son. [More]

Risk Management, Bold Republican-Style

Why...nobody told us there's be risks... [Read]

I trust nobody thought their howls of protests were calculated to do anything but give them a political advantage?

Quigley....Paging Professor Quigley...

GRE Round Up for Mar. 31

There's some good stuff being turned out. I hope you're availing yourself of it, and importantly, sharing these links via emails, on blogs and forums, with your local newspaper editor, etc.

A common complaint is media bias and absence of representation for "our side."

These people work hard to change that and ask for nothing from those of us their labors serve other than to help spread the word. I hope no one thinks that's too much to ask.

Here are their latest offerings:

Anthony Bouchard/Cheyenne:
Anti-Gun Bill Ayers UW engagement cancelled, not so fast

Don Gwinn/Chicago:
For anti-gun Northwestern professor, Constitutional ignorance is no excuse

Dave Workman/Seattle:
D.C. court ruling reveals what anti-gunners call ‘common-sense gun laws’

Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
ICHV exploits 'Hutaree' hysteria to gin up support for 'assault weapon' ban

Go. Read. And please share these links.

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Where There's Smoke...

An eastern Pennsylvania hospital says it plans to stop hiring new employees who are smokers. [More]

I wonder when someone's going to get around trying that with gun owners...

We're the Only Ones Getting Our Story Straight Enough

When police questioned him, the man, who later turned out to be Officer Thomas, said he didn’t hear any gunshots. [More]

and then:

...Officer Thomas told police the men were able to get the gun from him and they fired the shots. He said he was able to get the gun back after the shots were fired.

Kind'a makes you wonder how many other official police reports this apparent liar has lied on...

And noting the Raven Bar and intoxication mentions, it also fills me with a warm sense of justice to know that "Only Ones" are exempted from that CCW reform their mouthpieces are against. Because they're better than us.

[Via Ron Bokleman]

If Only We Had...

...more cameras. [More]

Of course, that depends on what they record...

[Via Ed M]

We're the Only Ones Down the Up Staircase Enough

Police: Cop charged in man's death had pushed him down steps...

...Joe Hamilton told the Post-Dispatch on Tuesday that when he gave the tape to police, "I thought they were on my side." At that time, he didn't know a police officer is the one who allegedly pushed his brother. By the time Overland police had turned the tape over to county investigators, it had been erased... [More]

So I guess we'll have to settle for a reenactment?

[Via Mama Liberty]

Judge Urbina's Wisdom Prevails!

Four Die in D.C. Drive-By Shooting [More]

Say, that's some "compelling government interest" you're preserving there, judge.

Thanks for being on the judicial forefront of promoting "public safety concerns."

[Via Zachary G]

Hamblen Petition

I've been following this case for some time. It's a shame more haven't, because at the very least, being unaware of such things can't be good.

If you need background, click here.

Mr. Hamblen has posted his Petition for Writ of Certiorari.

Click here to read it.

Was Key Evidence Left Out of DC Gun Case?

With these stakes, The Times' critique is serious, all the more so because Halbrook has earned such an august reputation, not just as a lawyer, but as one of the foremost scholars and champions of the right to keep and bear arms. There's nothing stated in the editorial he doesn't know inside and out. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at an omission with potentially disastrous consequences.

Also link over to today's Trigger Sports LIVE!

Tell a friend?

This Day in History: March 31

March 31, 1778
"I hope a due attention will also be paid to keeping up a sufficient quantity of Cloathing, that the Soldiers may never be reduced to want and nakedness. Not only a loss from Sickness, follows the want of covering, but desertion to a very great degree. I am astonished, considering the sufferings the men have undergone, that more of them have not left us." Washington to James Bowdoin (Fitzgerald, Vol. XI, 181) [More]

GRE Round Up for Mar. 30

There's some good stuff being turned out. I hope you're availing yourself of it, and importantly, sharing these links via emails, on blogs and forums, with your local newspaper editor, etc.

A common complaint is media bias and absence of representation for "our side."

These people work hard to change that and ask for nothing from those of us their labors serve other than to help spread the word. I hope no one thinks that's too much to ask.

Here are their latest offerings:

Howard Nemerov/Austin:
U.S. Concealed Carry Association has supporters, detractors

Anthony Bouchard/Cheyenne:
NRA gives Senator Reid more praise - enough already!

Dan Bidstrup/Denver:
Who are we protected from with a gun free zone?

John Longenecker/Los Angeles:
Safer Streets 2010: American Militias.

Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
Even MSNBC forced to admit numbers don't support 'gun control'

Chris Woodard/Tucson:
Arizona gun law is on the move.

Go. Read. And please share these links.

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Can a Politican Be "Too Pro-Gun"?

He introduced and pushed for a right-to-carry bill that would have given people recognized the right to carry a gun, concealed or otherwise, without having to obtain a permit. [More]

There--I fixed it for you. I hate it when "our side" does that.

I've addressed this on Gun Rights Examiner--several different columns, actually, presenting both sides of the debate:

Competing concealed carry bills in Iowa divide gun owners
Iowa Gun Owners promote 'real right-to-carry'
Iowa Carry says NRA bill 'best chance at getting (concealed carry) into law'
Competing concealed carry bills in Iowa divide gun owners

[Via Boris Karpa]

Causus Belli

William Grigg offers invaluable insights (as he always does) into the Hutaree story and more. [Read]

[Via Ron W]

A Massive Stockpile

"We have no reason to believe they had any intent to sell these weapons," a police source said. "They just shouldn't have had them in the first place." [More]

Well of course not. They're not Furious Mike "Only Ones," are they now?

And a family had dozens of pills!!!

When I take a look at that Fudd gun collection spread out over the table, for some reason I channel Crocodile Dundee:

'at's not a stockpile.

'at's a stockpile.

Meanwhile, Over in Furious Mike Paradise...

In an unusual move, a heavily armed NYPD security battalion with enough firepower to wipe out Downtown Brooklyn descended onto the city's subway trains yesterday in response to suicide bombings in Russia that killed dozens of passengers in Moscow's subway. [Read]

Geared up for war, are we? Just in case anyone had any ideas about lifting any fingers, look what we can be trusted with...although I wonder what good shooting someone after they've exploded themselves will do

I'm waiting for the first "the gun went off" report...

Remember: "They" hate us 'cause we're free!

Going Forward...

...with the Restore the Constitution Rally. [Read]

Please read and share the link.

As I've said before, I'm going to both rallies.

[Via Western Rifle Shooters Association]

Glass House Dwellers

All kinds of stones are being thrown...[Read]

I love the photo of that pompous little statist punk Bill Maher. If that isn't a window into his soul...

Pat Buchanan has more along these lines.

A Propaganda Coup

Brilliant. You must give them credit. It was brilliant. [Read]

I agree.

We're the Only Ones Driving Enough

"These guys are sometimes the worst drivers out there," John Townsend, AAA Mid-Atlantic spokesman, told the newspaper. "It's almost like they're teenagers -- overconfident in their ability to drive. They take defensive driving courses, but they probably should take more of them." [More]

Gee, isn't pointing out their job-related training the exact same argument used to justify them being the "Only Ones" we can trust with guns?

Well, isn't it?

Huh. The indictment of true abilities and attitudes seems pretty familiar, too...

Seeking Comments

How about keep your thieving mitts off?

Hey, maybe those of us who have sacrificed and saved can do the patriotic thing and buy bonds!

[Via retrotruckman]

Why Is Government Blocking Access to ATF Whistlebower Website?

Access to the CleanUpATF.org website is being blocked from Department of Justice computers. Users attempting to visit it are reminded that they're being watched and noted. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column helps create an unintended consequence for those who would suppress inconvenient information.

Also book a ride on the Magic Bus and find out what's playing tomorrow.

Will you help me spread the word by sharing the link?

This Day in History: March 30

In another attack, March 30, 1778, Moses, then a lieutenant, a cousin, and Peter Pence were taken prisoners. Moses’ father and brother and uncle were killed and scalped. The Indians hurried the three captives to a point near Wyalusing Flats, where the three made their escape from ten warriors in one of the most daring adventures ever recorded in frontier history. Van Campen had procured a large knife during the night he released the other prisoners, they grabbed the rifles and in a moment three of the Indians were tomahawked and as the other awoke they were instantly shot, when in a hand-to-hand combat the whites killed three of the remaining four, the tenth Indian making good his escape. [More]

GRE Round Up for Mar. 29

There's some good stuff being turned out. I hope you're availing yourself of it, and importantly, sharing these links via emails, on blogs and forums, with your local newspaper editor, etc.

A common complaint is media bias and absence of representation for "our side."

These people work hard to change that and ask for nothing from those of us their labors serve other than to help spread the word. I hope no one thinks that's too much to ask.

Here are their latest offerings:

Howard Nemerov/Austin:
United States Concealed Carry Association: Web marketing experiment?

Don Gwinn/Chicago:
There's only one way to "make the Constitution relevant to modern society," Professor!

Daniel White/Cleveland:
Ohio Fraternal Order of Police opposes gun law changes in new bill

Dan Bidstrup/Denver:
Nearly done with the the Tanner Gun Show shooting

Dave Workman/Seattle:
Don’t confuse MI suspects with law-abiding gun owners

Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
Mexican President Calderón--and Reuters--still blame U.S. 'gun lobby' for violence

Go. Read. And please share these links.

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WTF?

The girl was charged with domestic battery and is due in juvenile court May 5. [More]

Unfortunately this account is pretty skimpy on the details. How did the cops get involved in this?

Are we to believe the father reported his daughter and had her arrested?

Could such a creature actually exist?

We Said "No Anchovies!"

In Hammond, Ind., 18-year-old George Ponce, who works at a pizzeria next door to a home that was raided, said he and a few co-workers stepped outside for a break Saturday night and saw a swarm of law enforcement.

"I heard a yell, 'Get back inside!' and saw a squad member pointing a rifle at us," Ponce said. [More]

Pizza Hutaree?

Make sure you check out the indictment I posted on earlier today.

[Via Ed M]

We're the Only Ones Admitting Enough

During cross examination by Lopez, however, the sergeant admitted that the photographs were taken after he had handled the gun and placed it in that position. [More]

You see what they did here--made it look like the citizen broke the law, and they would have let everyone think that unless the truth was forced out of them. One can only wonder at the frequency this happens. The fact that a sergeant and two officers were involved tells us all we need to know about it being just one isolated bad apple.

So what's the name of this g****** lying son of a b***** "Only One" who's willing to manipulate evidence against a citizen like that in an attempt to destroy his life and take his freedom, and what interest could a free society possibly have in employing and protecting such a fascist thug?

For some reason, this one really p***** me off more than usual.

[Via W-III]

We're the Only Ones Delusional Enough

Mr. Asbell attracted widespread attention with his attacks on the drug trade in the state's poorest city. He carried guns and accompanied the police on raids. Though he had a reputation as an eccentric public figure who adorned his office with cowboy memorabilia and enjoyed shooting firearms captured by the police, he was also well liked and respected by law-enforcement officials. [More]

Well, of course he was.

This is was, after all, Furious Mike David Dinkens Paradise*, and they are, of course, fellow "Only Ones"...

[Via William T]

*I'm informed this is an old story. Indeed it is--I didn't check the date.

It's still relevant in principle, though.

We're the Only Ones Ethically Going Backward Enough

San Francisco prosecutors told judges Friday that they could not "ethically go forward" with 46 narcotics trials because of evidence problems arising out of the scandal at the Police Department's drug-analysis lab - signaling that the district attorney is likely to dismiss nearly all 750 pending drug cases in the city. [More]

Why, sure, we'll be happy to "lab test" that cocaine...

Snnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn...

Ahhh...wow, yeah, that's good stuff, all right...

[Via William T]

We're the Only Ones Berating Enough

The manager said her husband told Schwab, "You shouldn't bring your road rage in here." Schwab pulled out his badge and holstered gun. [More]

Hey, seeing as how this took place at a fast food joint, they're lucky he didn't escalate the situation.

I wonder--if I track down someone who cuts me off in traffic and pull a gun, will they be satisfied with my just resigning...?

[Via Ed M]

Indictment...

...of the Hutaree...[Read]

For background and insights, Vanderboegh has been following this closely over at Sipsey Street Irregulars. Scroll down and look around, because there are several posts.

[Via Stephen S]

And Leave the Driving to Us

Ohioans for Concealed Carry is organizing a bus trip for Second Amendment March attendees.

Click here to learn more.

For other states, click here.

Overpriced

Times Herald editor Stan Huskey gives his "2 cents" worth.

He presents himself as the voice of moderation--which means he's another big "but" 2A fraud.

Looks like he's fallen for the VPC "assault weapons" lie--either that or he knows damn well what he's doing.

Ditto he seems ignorant about just who would be immune to stolen gun reporting requirements...

"2 cents?" That seems a bit high for what is either nonsense or deception.

I want my money back.

We're the Only Ones Appalled Enough

"I am kind appalled that they keep coming back and back to these issues that have already been heavily discussed," said Mark Drum of the FOP. "It just comes down to the fact that these are absolutely huge safety issues for law enforcement everywhere." [More]

And we all know that's why we have government in the first place. Forget "huge safety issues" for non-"Only Ones"...

Besides, Mark Drum said it, I believe it, that settles it. Who are we to question his awesome superior judgment, trustworthiness and ability?

Daniel White has more.

Home Defense Illustrates Injustice of Chicago Gun Ban

I wonder if the city is trying to tell us something? [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column presumes that it is.

Also get the podcast of yesterday's Gun Talk Radio show, including a segment with yours truly.

Share the link?

This Day in History: March 29

[More]

GRE Round Up for Mar. 28

There's some good stuff being turned out. I hope you're availing yourself of it, and importantly, sharing these links via emails, on blogs and forums, with your local newspaper editor, etc.

A common complaint is media bias and absence of representation for "our side."

These people work hard to change that and ask for nothing from those of us their labors serve other than to help spread the word. I hope no one thinks that's too much to ask.

Here are their latest offerings:

Steve D. Jones/Fort Smith:

Liability protection for Arkansas's crime victims

John Longenecker/Los Angeles:
Safer Streets 2010: The health of the second amendment is the health of the nation.

Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
Illinois legislature apparently plans to punt on gun issues

Go. Read. And please share these links.

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Military Brass Destruction Update

Marbut has written a follow-up piece. His conclusion?
"ATK will need to do more than simply post a statement announcing that it now fully supports a congressional ban enacted last year to forbid military brass destruction." [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at a trust-restoring proposal.

Also read a new opinion piece from Matthew Bracken and a reminder about today's Gun Talk Radio Show with Tom Gresham.

This Day in History: March 28

[More]

GRE Round Up for Mar. 27

There's some good stuff being turned out. I hope you're availing yourself of it, and importantly, sharing these links via emails, on blogs and forums, with your local newspaper editor, etc.

A common complaint is media bias and absence of representation for "our side."

These people work hard to change that and ask for nothing from those of us their labors serve other than to help spread the word. I hope no one thinks that's too much to ask.

Here are their latest offerings:

Ed Stone/Atlanta:
Federal judge rules pistols holding more than ten rounds dangerous and unusual

Steve D. Jones/Fort Smith:

The Arkansas Senate "whisper campaign"

Liston Matthews/Knoxville:
TN candidates respond to gun rights quiz -Knox County Mayor - Tim Hutchison
TN candidates respond to gun rights quiz - Governor - Ron Ramsey
TN candidates respond to gun rights quiz - Governor - Joe Kirkpatrick

Dave Workman/Seattle:

Marlin Firearms closure announcement was not funeral announcement

Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
Federal judge edits 'not' out of 'shall not be infringed'

Chris Woodard/Tucson:
Is Obamacare unstoppable?

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Federal Judge Rules Against 2nd Amendment, For DC 'Gun Control'

But the problem with this approach is, ultimately, after appeals are exhausted, all it takes is for the Supreme Court to say...nothing. Just refuse to hear a case without comment, and what's done is done...[More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at a "legal" confirmation of what some of us have been saying for years.

I hope no one thinks power is ever ceded because the usurpers think it's the Constitutionally proper and moral thing to do...

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This Day in History: March 27

SWEDESBORO March 27, 1778
Sixty Tories and marines under a man named Cox take Lt. Bateman Lloyd of the 4th Regiment and two recruits and plunder the house of Capt. Robert Brown. [More]

GRE Round Up for Mar. 26

There's some good stuff being turned out. I hope you're availing yourself of it, and importantly, sharing these links via emails, on blogs and forums, with your local newspaper editor, etc.

A common complaint is media bias and absence of representation for "our side."

These people work hard to change that and ask for nothing from those of us their labors serve other than to help spread the word. I hope no one thinks that's too much to ask.

Here are their latest offerings:

Anthony Bouchard/Cheyenne:
Wyoming’s - NRA little brother the WSSA exposes its true colors

Daniel White/Cleveland:
Demonizing gun owners

Dave Workman/Seattle:
Gun prohibitionists are disingenuous, hypocritical

Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
Used military cartridge brass once again being destroyed--robbing shooters, taxpayers

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A Brassy Development

From michaeldgale:

Following with interest the lead on surplus brass. I went to the auction site and found at:

http://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?auctionId=3058461

UPDATE: Statement from ATK:

ATK is a strong supporter of our armed forces, the shooting sports industry, second amendment rights and all of our customers who choose to reload ammunition. In fact, ATK is a leader in the reloading market. A dated brochure and presentation have caused confusion in the marketplace and do not reflect the views of our company and will be immediately withdrawn. As a service to our military customers, we routinely handle demil operations for various munitions and respond to requests from military installations for reclamation and recycling of military items. Each contract is awarded through the military installation’s procurement process. The installations received fair value for the brass.

ATK fully supports the provision passed by Congress last year to ensure that demilitarized spent brass casings remain available for civilian use.

[Via Scott J]

Meanwhile, Over in Furious Mike Paradise...

The citywide murder rate has increased 22.8% in the first 11 weeks of the year over the same period in 2009, from 79 homicides to 97 as of Sunday, the most recent day for which statistics are available.

Shootings in general are also up citywide...[More]

Maybe if they implemented...oh, I don't know...some kind of gun control...

[Via Harvey]

Dear Penn Pal

Anti-Chavez TV channel owner arrested in Venezuela [More]

That's just the way Sean likes it.

Flanking Maneuvers

Mike H gets some real world experience. [Read]