Harry Reid approves ad attacking 2nd Amendment armed resistance potential

Does Harry Reid reject the Standard Model of the Second Amendment?

Yes or no?

...And, assuming they don't agree with the message Harry Reid approved, it's a question NRA ought to insist on him answering, as long as they're still considering him to be eligible for their endorsement. Getting that answer before giving their backing is something we gun owners ought to insist they ascertain. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes it ain't about jack rabbits or pork.

Also attend rallies in New Mexico and North Carolina, and a picnic in Connecticut.

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This Day in History: August 13

"To William Livingston Esq. Governor of the State of New Jersey & to the Council of Safety… August 13, 1778
Richard Waln's petition to return to his home in Upper Freehold (the largest house in Monmouth County at the time), now Historic Walnford, a county park. Waln was a Quaker, which precluded active involvement on either side of the war. But as a mill owner and successful trader, Waln wanted to continue trading with the British if possible. The Council on Safety ordered his arrest on July 21, 1777. On October 11, he appeared and refused to affirm his allegiance to the government. The Council then let him go to Staten Island with his family "into the Enemy's lines." On August 20, 1778, he returned via Philadelphia and was arrested again, resulting in this successful petition, in which he promises to be a "good Subject." [More]

GRE Round Up for August 12

Here's the latest from my Gun Rights Examiner colleagues:

Dan Bidstrup/Denver:

Second Amendment: Heller, McDonald, ...you?

Every day, about one percent of the population of the US holsters a gun and goes about their day. They visit the grocery store, they buy car parts,...Keep Reading »

Steve D. Jones/Fort Smith:

Arizona fugitives scare shows need for instant self-defense

Freedom is not free; however, the natural right of self-defense was given to us by God and will not be stolen from us with legislation. If...Keep Reading »

Arizona fugitives run for safety of Arkansas firearm laws

The major media outlets are reporting today the Arizona fugitives are suspected to have left Montana and are now in the state of Arkansas. If they...Keep Reading »

John Longenecker/Los Angeles:

Safer Streets 2010: Elitists shoot themselves in the foot again!

Negligent discharge is not only bad for the person who politically shoots herself in the foot - as in the case of...Keep Reading »

Dave Workman/Seattle:

Should wolves be removed from Endangered Species list?

In the wake of a ruling last week by federal Judge Donald Molloy that reinstated the gray wolf to the Endangered...Keep Reading »

While you're at it, be sure and check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:

• Jesse Matthewson/Cochise County Libertarian
  
• Kent McManigal/Albuquerque Libertarian
• Anthony Martin/Conservative

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Liberty News/Safer Streets

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A Supply-Side Argument

Gun used to wound Hernando police dog was stolen [More]

If only we didn't have guns to steal...

Just think, there are those who believe stupid stuff like that, and their vote cancels yours.

[Via Ed M]

We're the Only Ones Really Digging It Enough

Officers got a search warrant for plaintiff’s property to search for a person missing since 1997. They drilled holes in plaintiff’s concrete garage floor, and a cadaver dog allegedly alerted. They emptied the garage and started digging. They piled dirt on plaintiff’s belongings considering it “junk.” Their digging down 15' undermined the structure, and they supported it on their own. They found nothing and left, and they felt unobliged to do anything to restore the condition of the property. Ground water from rain created a pond in plaintiff’s garage. *

Why should the feel obliged? They're "Only Ones," and based on results, were following established department protocols.

You people and your "rights"...

You can see photos of the damage here and here. I'm sure if you did this to Dwayne Wenninger's house, he'd be taking things in stride...

*NOTE: I've removed the link to the main story paragraph--it generates an obnoxious 403 anti-spam msg, and apparently the folks who run the website don't want referred traffic. Interesting readership-building model. Fine by me, I get nothing by sending readers their way.

[Via Mack H]

Proper Parenting

Indianapolis Parenting Examiner Cristi DeHoff is introducing her readers to a subject most parenting advisers either avoid or spread hysteria about.

Check out her two recent entries:

• Being prepared; defending your family
• Being prepared, defending your family II

This is exactly the type of expansion into "the mainstream" we need to encourage. Please go on over there and do that, leave a comment if you're so inclined, and share the links.

Another Straightarrow Memorial

Between Two Rivers gives a thoughtful tribute, and includes Straigthtarrow's last posted comment there. [Read]

Senseless and Outrageous

Chicago girl jumping rope shot dead [More]

If only we could disarm you and me...

[Via Ed M]

Registering a Protest

SAN FRANCISCO EYES AMMUNITION REGISTRY; CCRKBA VOWS LAWSUIT [More]

It's easy to get to where I just don't give a damn what urban fools do to themselves. It's easy to say those who value freedom but still live there know what they're getting.

Then I get mad at myself. This is supposed to be America. Allowing tyranny to exist unopposed anywhere just gives it a beachhead and then a base from which to spread. And expecting people to up and move is nothing less than standing by and allowing an ideological, as opposed to ethnic "cleansing" to occur.

Besides, where better to confront the enemy than where he lives? Consider the alternative.

I'm glad Alan Gottlieb is not giving up on them. I'm sure he could use some help.

Funny How That Works

The introduction of the flintlock coincided with the largest decline in homicide in English history. [More]

Emphasis in original.

To Stallone and Schwarzenegger, your guns are 'the expendables'

"That the star of 'Rambo,' who made his fortune exploiting armed violence, should call on government raids to disarm millions of real veterans and the rest of his countrymen, goes beyond hypocritical. It is contemptible." [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at the hollow frauds presented to the public as "action heroes."

Also see why karma's a b!+ch when it's "The Other Guys" being disarmed and, if you missed it LIVE! yesterday, watch the latest from American Trigger Sports Network.

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This Day in History: August 12

Defendant: Charles Lee
Crimes Charged: Disobedience of orders; misbehavior before the enemy; disrespect to the commander in chief
Chief Defense Lawyer: No Record
Presiding Officer: Lord Stirling
Chief Prosecutor: No Record
Court: No Record
Place: Brunswick, New Jersey
Date of Trial: July 4-August 12, 1778
Verdict: Guilty
Sentence: Suspension from the army for one year [More]

GRE Round Up for August 11

Here's the latest from my Gun Rights Examiner colleagues:

Steve D. Jones/Fort Smith:

Convicted military impersonator continues sick actions

The Interstate 40 bridge collapse at Gore, Oklahoma occurred on May 26, 2002. Fourteen people died in this terrible disaster, affecting many families...Keep Reading »

Dave Workman/Seattle:
Tales from other states provide lessons for Washington gun owners, prohibitionists

In the wake of the Bellevue-based Second Amendment Foundation’s victory in McDonald v. City of Chicago that...Keep Reading »

Chris Woodard/Tucson:

The NRA does have a strategy.

But just what is it? We can only speculate, but a certain picture is beginning to emerge that may give us some... Keep Reading »

While you're at it, be sure and check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:

• Jesse Matthewson/Cochise County Libertarian
  
• Kent McManigal/Albuquerque Libertarian
• Anthony Martin/Conservative

Aug. 11 Safer Streets Newsletter

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An Embedded Asset

Vanderboegh shares the latest insider intel from the mysterious Waldo. [Read]

Things to Come

A crowd of people hoping to get federal housing assistance became unruly Wednesday morning with reports of fights breaking out in the crowd. [More]

Now imagine it's a food line.

And the word is just starting to spread that they're running out...

We're the Only Ones Faithful and Trustworthy Enough

"Letting people record police officers is an extreme and intrusive response to a problem that’s so rare it might as well not exist. It would be like saying we should do away with DNA evidence because there’s a one in a billion chance that it could be wrong. At some point, we have to put some faith and trust in our authority figures." [More]

Well, hey, if this flack says they're A-OK, who am I to argue?

I mean, we see how much faith and trust the FOP puts in us...

[Via Mack H]

It's Not Luck

While the confluence of the low ammunition production capacity, two foreign battlefronts, the Obama Victory, and the Great Recession created a perfect storm for ammunition demand, the recognition of these macro-forces weren’t the cause that prompted the co-founders of LuckyGunner.com to start a new business. [More]

It's more than being in the right place at the right time.

Course Heading

Apart from the fact that guns are fun, you should give some thought to the direction the U.S.A. is headed. [More]

A-yup.

[Via Michael G]

Garbage In, Garbage Out

[S]ome Chicago area garbage collectors are being tapped to fight crime. [More]

Forget it Jake, it's Chi-Town.

[Via HZ]

We're the Only Ones Giving You a Break Enough

A broken leg that is. While you're handcuffed. [More]

Turn the sound off on the featured video and play this in the background while you watch...

[Via Ed M]

We're the Only Ones Shootin' Up the Town Enough

Deputy McLeod fired through his vehicle's windshield. One round traveled through the suspect vehicle and struck the front passenger in the chin. A second round traveled through the kitchen window of a nearby residence, and the third traveled through the same residence's sliding-glass door. [More]

And they say we're the ones who will turn things into the Wild West...

[Via Ed M]

Meanwhile, Over in Furious Mike Paradise...

Gun Violence Up Citywide, NYPD Stats Show [More]

If only they would enact some "common sense gun controls"!

If only they would make it harder for those of us who commit no violent crimes and who don't live there to own guns!

[Via Harvey]

We're the Only Ones Whizzing About Enough

WPCs from Cambridgeshire would be able to respond to calls of nature without breaking stride if the 'Shewees' - a plastic funnel that allows women to urinate without removing any clothing - are given the go ahead by police chiefs. [More]

Enhancing respect for law enforcement across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise...

Just don't p!$$ 'em off...

Hell, why stop with Number One? Why not just give 'em all Depends and let them waddle about the beat with soggy loads? And it would probably work better than belling a cat.

I can just imagine a foot chase...

My Kind of Bank

Let's hope gun owners do the right thing and reward these folks with their business. [Read]

Even A Broken Clock...

...tells the correct time twice a day. [Read]

Gibbs is right in this instance. The political left is "crazy."

His masters are counting on that.

Your Money or AND Your Life

"I Want Your Money" trailer: Professionally produced. Looks like a good top-level summary, albeit one that serves the GOP establishment, which had its chance. [Watch]

If you want to go deeper, for a more sobering look at why your money is only part of it, watch this.

[Via Len Savage]

NRA lets down TX (and all) gun owners with Chet Edwards endorsement

I expressed concerns over NRA characterizing Edwards as "a strong and consistent voice for freedom and for defending the rights of Texas gun owners, hunters and sportsmen" almost two years ago. If you look at the man's record, he's been neither. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at another sellout endorsement even the "single issue" excuse doesn't work for.

Also find out why Elena Kagan is good for you (Harry Reid said it, I believe it, that settles it!) and why gungrabbing RINO Mark Kirk wants to be your new pal.

Then tune in to today's Trigger Sports Live! for a discussion on extremists--you know, folks like...uh...you.

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This Day in History: August 11

August 11, 1778 Congress rejects the bills of Parliament, and refuses to negotiate with Great Britain until her fleets and armies are withdrawn and she acknowledges the independence of the colonies. [More]

GRE Round Up for August 10

Here's the latest from my Gun Rights Examiner colleagues:

Sean McClanahan/Des Moines:

How much force is too much force?

In an article featured today on the website Fawkes-Lee & Ryan, Public Policy Advocates, Marty Ryan takes a look...Keep Reading »

Rob Reed/Detroit:

Gun rights activists square off with Royal Oak over 'no guns' policy at Arts, Beats, and Eats

Gun rights activists filled the Royal Oak city council chambers last night in the latest protest against the ban on...Keep Reading »

Dave Workman/Seattle:

Maryland group donates $10K to Bellevue’s SAF for court battles

The Bellevue-based Second Amendment Foundation just got a considerable financial shot in the arm to help finance...
Keep Reading »

I do hope you realize the importance of sharing these links and show these guys your support by doing so...?

While you're at it, be sure and check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:

• Jesse Matthewson/Cochise County Libertarian
  
• Kent McManigal/Albuquerque Libertarian
• Anthony Martin/Conservative

Liberty News/Safer Streets

John Longenecker's latest newsletter is out. [Read]

We're the Only Ones Dropped Enough

“Lab tests showed the gun had been wiped clean,” reports the St. Petersburg Times. “No fingerprints were on it — not Victor’s, not anyone’s.” Either the mortally wounded teenager — despite being nearly cut in half by Ard’s cruiser — managed to wipe the gun clean in the seconds before he died, or Ard planted a “drop gun” to provide a retroactive pretext for his pursuit of the teenager.

After seeing the video, an investigator for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement asked Ard if he had planted the gun. The subject was promptly dropped when Ard denied that he had done so. [More]

No need to wonder what the cop was doing for the 40 seconds the dashcam showed him hunkering down by the body. Despite no evidence that he committed any crime and a life history that suggests he was an OK kid, the dead boy got what was coming to him and the officer followed protocol.

Just ask the judge.

[Via Zachary G]

Why We Must Disarm You and Me

Or we could just ban Turkish weddings.

If it will save one life. For the children.

[Via William T]

We're the Only Ones "Bearing" Arms Enough

Unless you're a trained cop, you will not be able to pull your gun out, aim, and shoot it dead with the fear of a charging Grizzly Bear. [More]

Good grief. Until now, I hadn't realized that this was also among the magic "Only Ones" powers conveyed by the amulet and costume.

Funny. I just got done talking about parks.

If you think it will do any good, go on over there and see if you can make any headway--probably not with the author, but perhaps there are some open minds in his readership who will be receptive to arguments that aren't, you know, stupid...

Also see: "The bear necessities"

[Via Lacey]

A Walk in the Park

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. — An escaped killer with a handgun and a hitchhiking sign expressed relief at his capture on Monday after 10 days on the run, while authorities searched to the north of this tourist-packed park for a second fugitive and his female accomplice, a self-styled "Bonnie and Clyde." [More]

But..but...but...we don't need guns in parks...so it's a good thing he never actually apparently crossed the boundary.

And thank goodness for that, because no one has done an environmental impact study...

[Via Ed M]

We're the Only Ones "Gun Nutty" Enough

The NYPD has suspended or revoked more than two dozen pistol licenses of retired cops whose names surfaced in an ongoing federal corruption probe, first reported in yesterday's Post, targeting crooked lawyers and psychiatrists who helped the former Finest obtain Social Security disability benefits by feigning mental illness, sources said. [More]

Yeah--faking they're crazy--talk about a sure sign that someone has it all together...

We're the Only Ones Not to be Second-Guessed Enough

Four cops - one in uniform, several in plainclothes with badges displayed - who were approaching the fight from several directions responded with a volley of 46 shots, likely killing one of the fighters, wounding the second 21 times and striking three civilians and two officers.

Pending the outcome of investigations by the NYPD and the Manhattan district attorney's office, the cops are not to be second-guessed. [More]

At least not by the authority worshiping "Authorized Journalists" of the New York Daily News.

In the Best Interests

WHA Executive Director Frederick Purnell Sr. said an outright ban still would be in the best interest of public safety...[More]

Because nothing says "public safety" like a disarmed victim pool, right, Frederick...?

[Via Mama Liberty]

We're the Only Ones Doing Laps Enough

A federal narcotics agent was nabbed Tuesday for having a stash of child porn on a personal laptop he used for work, law enforcement sources said. [More]

Yeah, it sounds like his laptop was pretty personal...

[Via Harvey]

Naomi Campbell 'blood diamond' scandal brings out other famous anti-gunners

First we have Campbell herself. Physically abusive to the help, she nonetheless "lent her name to the magazine Marie-Claire's anti-gun efforts, when they 'asked celebrities...to join us in our campaign for sensible gun laws.'" And naturally, she joins other super-rich celebrities in being a big fan of Marxist strongman Hugo Chavez. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes people like us just never get invited to all the right parties...

You could help change all that if you shared the link with enough people...

This Day in History: August 10

August 10, 1778 - British fleet lures French fleet and troops away from Newport [More]

GRE Round Up for August 9

Here's the latest from my Gun Rights Examiner colleagues:

Anthony Bouchard/Cheyenne:
Sarah Palin endorsement of Rita Meyer, what a screw up!

Open letter to Sarah Palin, This makes you look like a buffoon! See for yourself, watch the video… Meddling in Wyoming politics without...Keep Reading »

Steve D. Jones/Fort Smith:

Wording needed for Constitutional Amendment

Constitutional Amendment needed for gun rights in Arkansas Attorney General opinion in opposition of right to keep and bear arms Open carry now...Keep Reading »

Liston Matthews/Knoxville:

Bomb Squad demonstration for TFA

Tuesday August 3, Investigator Jim Quick of the Knoxville Police Department Bomb Squad gave the Knoxville chapter...Keep Reading »

John Longenecker/Los Angeles:

Safer Streets 2010: More shootings. . . challenging government?? Part II

In Part I, I wrote about how servants seems to be trying to goad gun owners and militia-types into doing something...Keep Reading »

Safer Streets 2010: More shootings... challenging government?? Part I.

Tens of millions of gun owners generally suspect news coverage of criminal shootings when reports seem timed to...Keep Reading »

Dave Workman/Seattle:

Nat’l park manhunt for killers; Seattle asks for more time in gun ban appeal

An intense search in and around Yellowstone National Park for a pair of prison escapees and a woman –...Keep Reading »

Justices, judges and judicial ‘activism’

Thursday’s confirmation of Elena Kagan as the 112th justice to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court was one more...Keep Reading »

Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:

Swearing-in of Justice Kagan underlines need to not count on Supreme Court to uphold gun rights

Today, Elena Kagan was sworn in as the newest justice on the Supreme Court. This is not particularly good news for those of us who would like to...Keep Reading »

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• Jesse Matthewson/Cochise County Libertarian
  
• Kent McManigal/Albuquerque Libertarian
• Anthony Martin/Conservative

Park Ranger Has Big "But"

I am a Park Ranger and support an individuals right to own weapons but...[More]

This comment just came in on an old post. In case anyone is interested, you can either try to educate this guy or just give him a big "Molon Labe!" to go with that big "but" of his.

We're the Only Ones "Who's Counting?" Enough

Jeffrey Poole, 39, has been charged with four counts of rape, four counts of official misconduct, two counts of sexual battery, one count of patronizing prostitution and one count of attempting to patronize prostitution. [More]

Forgive me if I can't help but wonder how many other people he's screwed over the years...

[Via Harvey]

It's Not About Weed

It's about freedom.

Watch a "pre-trailer."

[Via Michael W. Dean]

McWopski's Place

A new blog... [Read]

Another Straightarrow Tribute

From Luke... [Read]

I also found this from Between Two Rivers.

Have I missed anyone?

We're the Only Ones Unconnected Enough

The striking of the flagger, however, apparently had no connection to the conflict, according to witnesses at the construction site and police. [More]

No, of course not.

Which is why he won't be charged with hit and run.

As you or I would no doubt be had we "sideswiped" a Boston "Only One." Assuming, of course, that we survived the ensuing barrage...

[Via Ed M]

We're the Only Ones Hailing Our Colleagues Enough

An argument at a block party escalated into gunfire, killing one man and wounding several others, including a police officer shot by a colleague in the hail of bullets, authorities said. [More]

"Furious Mike" Paradise...

[Via Dwayne C]

We're the Only Ones Making Bank Shots Enough

An off-duty policeman accidentally fired his handgun inside a Georgia bank while showing if off to a loan officer interested in buying a firearm. [More]

I'll bet that caused a sharp rise in interest....

[Via Harvey]

Let Me See If I Have This Straight

If you limit guns to Mexican "Only Ones," they'll turn corrupt and use them to spread violent crime.

The solution, therefore, is more U.S. "gun control" affecting you and me. Along with creating a magic border portal that will let people cross north, but keep guns from crossing south.

That's pretty much the conclusion I'm getting from these two stories.

Still, there is one idea I could get on board with, but we'd need to adopt a similar policy here.