Notes from the Resistance...
Aaron Titus of the Liberty Coalition more than held his own against the assortment of hoplophobes, control freaks and opportunists speaking out against our right to keep and bear arms. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at a fight against greater numbers.
When the Continental Army paraded on May 6, 1778, to celebrate the French alliance with America, von Steuben received the honor of organizing the day's activities. On that day the Grand Parade became a showplace for the united American army. Cannons boomed in salute. Thousands of muskets fired the ceremonial "feu de joie," a running fire that passed up and down the double ranks of infantrymen. Cheers echoed across the fields. The good drilling order and imposing appearance that the troops presented during the Alliance Day ceremonies demonstrated their remarkable progress in improving their abilities as a unified, fighting force capable of standing up to the British Army. Washington, with von Steuben's aid, had made an army of the Continental troops. With their French allies, the Americans could now proceed with the war, which would rage on for many years. [More]
Here's a follow-up to the story we discussed earlier today. I some things I want to share with you but not much structured commentary--I haven't had time to go through most of this stuff myself, but wanted to bring it to you asap. [More]Thus today's second Gun Rights Examiner post.
"The policy is if a tattoo can be construed by anyone as being gang-related or racially biased, then we can't accept them."[More]By anyone?
We the People are more easily controlled in a more stationary position. [More]Interesting look at the liberating effects of oil...which naturally explains why those in power will control it.
Guglielmi said Police Commissioner Frederick H. Bealefeld III was disturbed by the allegations and "will not tolerate any behavior that undermines the integrity of the agency."Coming from anti-Second Amendment oathbreakers, that's rich.
An attempt to save face by trying to put people illegally carrying a firearm in jail. Something we have advocated for a long time. [More]So...Toddster...that time I "illegally" saved my family in California...NRA's position is I should have been arrested by "Only Ones"? Or that I shouldn't have had the means of defense in the first place, so being here to disagree with you would be a moot point?
A total of six or seven shots were fired but it was not known how many hit the deer.Maybe I've picked the wrong classic novel here...
10,000+ South African Cops In Jail [More]Which is why we must step up measures to ensure that they're the "Only Ones"...
Of course he does. [Read]Police say two other people were also shot. A 26-year-old woman was shot in the leg and an 18-year-old man received a graze wound...Consider it taken care of.
"Not only did he shoot my son once, he stood over him and kept shooting him," said the Williams' mother Diane. "If he's already down, why keep shooting him?"...
"Mr. Gary pulled his gun on my brother before," said sister Alice Walker. "So, this is not a new incident. It was supposed to be taken care of the first time." [More]
A Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs hearing will be held today to explore denying guns to people the government suspects of terror activity. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at the usual terror suspects when it comes to being real enemies of the Republic and notes that old watchdog media seems to be barking at anything but the approaching threat.
It having pleased the Almighty ruler of the Universe propitiously to defend the Cause of the United American-States and finally by raising us up a powerful Friend among the Princes of the Earth to establish our liberty and Independence up lasting foundations, it becomes us to set apart a day for gratefully acknowledging the divine Goodness and celebrating the important Event which we owe to his benign Interposition. [More]
Concealed weapons now allowed for use by courthouse officials [More]Ain't that what you had in mind, Mr. Mason?
The Brady Campaign has argued that the right to keep and bear arms applied only to the organized militia, but we have yet to see a Brady endorsement for the Deacons. [More]We talked about the passing of Mr. Hicks here.
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]
A cutting-edge medical technology team monitors results...
[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.
