Notes from the Resistance...
An off-duty Pittsburgh police detective is charged with choking a fellow motorist and threatening him with a gun after a minor collision along the Parkway East. [More]I'd actually told myself after the last post that that was enough of the "Only Ones" for today--but how am I supposed to not acknowledge this?
The police department's child exploitation unit arrested officer Bernett Collins on counts of molestation and exploitation of a minor, sexual battery, enticing a child for indecent purposes and violating his oath of office...[More]Wait a minute...they can be arrested for violating their oath?
Grant grabbed his duty weapon, identified himself as a sheriff's deputy and ordered the woman to drop the knives...[More]Great job on his part, and I mean that sincerely. He acted like a true hero.
Report: Congress makes too many vague laws [More]Well, this certainly caught me flat-footed...
Perhaps the Bradys could explain how rendering this frail little lady defenseless serves the interests of public safety? Of justice? Of basic human decency? [More]Well, there's your problem right there...
On May 4, 1778, the Continental Congress discussed two treaties with the French that had been signed in Paris by American and French officials on February 6, 1778. What are the major provisions of the treaty? What issues do these provisions seem to address? Why do you think the Secret Article of the Treaty was a secret? Compare this treaty with the Treaty of Amity and Commerce, which can be found in the same document. What are the major differences? [More]
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[O]ne can only wonder about all the fanfare generated with the arrests. [More]This story warranted a second Gun Rights Examiner column for today.
Craig Harrison killed the two insurgents from an astounding distance of 8,120 feet -- or 1.54 miles -- in Helmand Province last November firing an Accuracy International L11583 long-range rifle. [More]Here's to the day when Cpl. Harrison's countrymen can keep and bear such a rifle.
Dobson: GOP misled me on Paul [More]Yeah, well, a guy with your reach and influence ought to do minimal fact-checking before dispatching the troops.
Springfield police say a gang-related gun battle on a city street has left one teenager dead and three people with bullet wounds, including an 8-year-old boy. [More]So those MA-required permits to purchase, owner licensing and permits to carry accomplished...what, exactly...?
Clerks who work at a Clyde Road gas station are forced to dial 911 after two police officers allegedly lost control. They are accused of doing everything from stealing pizza and punching a clerk to posing as Homeland Security. [More]Plus he lied to investigators when he claimed he was surrounded. Don't non-"Only Ones" go to jail just for that, let alone the other stuff?
What's the E*TRADE baby say?Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes that appearance-based bans don't work anywhere near as well as individual responsibility and accountability.
"I want to show you something. It's my shocked face." [More]
In a letter dated May 3, 1778, Richard Henry Lee informed Thomas Jefferson that the Treaty of Alliance and the Treaty of Amity and Commerce had been signed with France early that year. [More]
It should be obvious there are good and bad people, responsible and irresponsible ones, some with badges, some without. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column offers to give up the "Only Ones" theme.
As reported in the Journals of the Continental Congress, Simeon Deane, brother of Silas Deane, delivered the Treaty of Alliance and the Treaty of Amity and Commerce with France to Congress on May 2, 1778. [More]
Who is this "hatriot," who dares challenge the assumption by proponents of "common sense gun control" that only government may legitimately possess a "monopoly of force"? [More]
The Battle of Crooked Billet was a battle in the Philadelphia campaign of the American Revolutionary War fought on May 1, 1778 near Crooked Billet (present-day Hatboro), Pennsylvania. In the skirmish action, British forces under the command of Major John Graves Simcoe launched a surprise attack against Brigadier General John Lacey and three regiments of Pennsylvania militia, who were literally caught sleeping. The British inflicted significant damage, and Lacey and his forces were forced to retreat into neighboring Bucks County. [More]
Animals filmed for television wildlife documentary series are denied their right to privacy, a leading U.K. academic claimed in a report that emerged Friday. [More]I was all set to say something about denying animal privacy tonight on the grill when I looked up the leading academic.
The jury found the officer, Patrick Pogan, 24, guilty of filing a criminal complaint that contained false statements concerning the cyclist, Christopher Long, including an assertion that Mr. Long knocked Mr. Pogan down by intentionally steering his bicycle into him. [More]What did we just get done saying about lying?
Cobb police SWAT team member Sgt. Ken Reda, 37, and Shelley Powell, also 37, were both charged with making false statements and obstruction, allegedly lying about who was on the boat and the circumstances around the accident. [More]That's the thing about tolerating a culture of lying. Those who can bring themselves to lie for you when your butt is on the line can also bring themselves to lie against you when it's their butts...
Debate over hunter-orange heats up [More]
A Surrey judge ordered two weapons prohibitions Thursday after a youth last year posed with an AK-47 on a Facebook page... [More]Maybe they should have used Twitter...?
So what we're being told, either by elected officials or private sector officials, is that we don't want to do things to restrict access to guns or where guns are taken, because we don't have the guts to upset the people with lots of guns. [More]Bear in mind Vanderboegh's new BFF is talking about Chicago here. I still laugh over the suggestion that Mike should have put a "We Are Everywhere" sticker on his back...
Mayor Richard Daley today urged Chicagoans to turn in firearms in exchange for a prepaid credit card, but the city is going to have to pass the hat to come up with enough money to cover the yearly program. [More]
[Click graphic to enlarge]Randy Hillman, director of the Alabama Association of District Attorneys, opposed the bill and urged law-enforcement officers to do the same. In an e-mail to law-enforcement officers before the bill was passed he said, in part, “These weapons have no legitimate sporting function and will only serve to endanger the lives of law enforcement.” [More]Bite me, Randy. You and the FOP.
[A]re we witnessing evidence of a federal felony in progress? [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at an ongoing train wreck. Not that I actually give a damn, but all the "Authorized Journalists" appear oblivious to the real story here.
At Crooked Billet on April 30, 1778, British Maj. John Simcoe's troops ambushed Brig. Gen. John Lacey's platoon, killing 26 and capturing 58 Continental Army soldiers. [More]
As the officers approached the vehicle, McKinnley slipped and his firearm went off. Officer Mitch McDannald thought the gunfire came from the suspect and he returned fire, fatally wounding Thompson. [More]Yes, "it's unfortunate that they were put into this position," ain't it, though, Commissioner Billy?
A state trooper named Sheila McKaig, 41, was stopped 10 times for various traffic offenses over 14 months and never once got a New Jersey traffic citation. [More]Hey, it's Jersey. And she's an "Only One."
She admitted to authorities, the affidavit states, that she had been smoking crack four to six times a week for about a year, and that she and another person who lives with her occasionally drove to Milwaukee to buy crack. [More]In Wisconsin.
Did armed Ohioan near Obama's plane really break law?And until it's proven, what the hell's the deal with this?
Man at N.C. airport had permit to carry gun, advocates note [More]
If no National Guard to curb violence, then what? [More]Oh, I don't know, genius. Suppose we think this through...
The incumbent, Shelley Berkley, has earned an "F" rating from Gun Owners of America, and that alone should motivate gun-owning constituents to pink slip her. "On the Issues" tells us NRA gave her an "F" in 2003, that she backs nonsense like "smart guns" and waiting periods--although it does look like she changed positions on suing gun manufacturers.Today's Gun Rights Examiner column gives Nevada gun owners a more sure way to place their bets.
Here are two challengers to consider for unseating Berkley, Michele Fiore and Craig Lake... [More]
To secure milk was always a problem, and now Washington planned as follows: April 29, 1778. "Many inconveniences having attended the order of the 17th inst. by confining the purchasing of milk and other necessaries for the use of the sick to the regimental Q. Masters. Instead of that mode a discreet serjiant and few men according to the number sick in the regiment, are to be sent out daily to purchase such articles." [More]
Oklahoma City police officer shot by another aiming at charging dog [More]How come this never happens to Cesar Millan?
A jury has convicted a former northwest Ohio police chief of stealing firearms that belonged to his department. [More]Well, I guess "selling," not "giving," but you get the idea...
Judge tosses arrest of cop accused in fatal DUI crash [More]No wonder Daley wants to keep his subjects disarmed.
Award-winning Ridgeland Police Officer commits perjury in DUI case, leaves town. [More]Aren't the "Only Ones" who win awards typically considered the very best they've got?
I thought about if for another minute, and decided what's good enough for legendary character actor Alfonso Bedoya is good enough for me.Texas gov. shoots, kills 'wily' coyote during jogAnd then there's this approach:
Canadian folk singer killed by coyotes, park official saysOh dear, I so hate having to make tough decisions...
That seems a pretty dangerous and irresponsible thing to do to people who want to be left alone. [More]This latest crap from this little dictator warranted a second Gun Rights Examiner column.
Daley: Send gun industry lawsuit to World Court [More]How about instead we send you to a citizen tribunal? I'd actually assign that more legitimate authority.
Speakers included NRA executive vice president Wayne La-Pierre...[More]Just so we're clear--even though their headquarters is right down the road in Fairfax, they couldn't spare anyone to address the national Second Amendment March--but they could set up a recruiting tent there.
The first LiveFreePA event was held last year and featured legendary guitarist Ted Nugent, a staunch advocate for hunting and gun rights. [More]So the "unaffordable speaking fee" was waived?
So whether you're for or against the FFA strategy, gun owners deserve to know just how much distance the "800 Lb. gorilla" of the gun rights movement intends to keep. Specifically, Brad Henry is claiming an "A" rating, yet he gives a string of buzzword-seeded excuses that sounds like it was scripted by the Brady Campaign. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner asks a question about ratings that we ought to have an answer to.
Unable to sail on it's own, the Drake was taken in tow. By April 28th, the ship was again made seaworthy and sent off with a prize crew. The capture of the Drake, the first British warship to be defeated and captured by Americans, increased the furor over all the dastardly actions of the Americans from Whitehaven to the capture of Drake. [More]
