Over four times more representatives than the hissy-fitters can muster assess that's what their constituents want. And it's the mean old NRA's fault. Bitterly clinging to our prohibitions and controls, are we?Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes those who attack our rights would rather we withdraw than fight.
Still, the prize for clueless on this one goes to the astoundingly misnamed Patriot-News Editorial Board...[More]
Washington was aware of that shortcoming and from his headquarters in Fredericksburg (Patterson, New York) he had the following order issued to the army on October 11, 1778...[More]
And now a tangentially-related development has been forwarded to me by a source I am keeping anonymous per request. The Kansas City Regional TEW Inter-Agency Analysis Center has prepared an "Intelligence Brief" for law enforcement based on Mike Vanderboegh's in-development novel, "Absolved." [More]I was planning on doing just one post today on Gun Rights Examiner about the old GUNS Magazine issue, and then taking this beautiful Fall day off--but then a document fell in my lap that involves this website, Mike Vanderboegh's novel "Absolved," my GRE column, and those of you who comment here, there and in similar venues. Tie this all together with the father in New Hampshire whose tenuous Oath Keepers affiliation was exploited by child protective services, along with the merger of DHS with SPLC, and we have a convergence I could not ignore.
Most of the politicians surveyed showed similar difficulty understanding the concept of "shall not be infringed." Some thought registration might be a solution against juvenile delinquency. Others thought "well regulated" applied to "the right of the people" as opposed to a standard of practiced militia discipline. Some engaged in the type of weasel-wording many of us nowadays are all too familiar with, assuring everyone they supported the right to keep and bear arms out of one side of their mouths, then showing them what big "buts" they had out of the other. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes the sorry mess we find ourselves in today has been some time in the making.
Aside from humans falling victims to rabid dogs, and to Sea Dogs engaged in rampant piracy throughout the region, we can also observe, not unexpectedly for those of us who warn against "monopolies of violence," tyrannical government abuse of its exclusive franchise. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at what happens when human beings are afforded the rights of dogs.
In the video the four D's of self defense gun fights are explained. When confronting the bad guy:I have a similar strategy that also uses four letters, FUHU, with the last three words being:
Divide his focus.
Disrupt his plan.
Disable his body.
Destroy his will to fight. [More]
CUM ULLA SELLA IN PUGNO TABERNAAnd it ain't over 'til you say it's over.
A 37-year-old Lynwood police officer on medical leave has been arrested in connection with the two-state shooting spree that left one man dead and two others wounded. [More]Brought to you by "Only Ones" Paradise!
Police Raid Wrong Home, Scare Elderly Couple [More]And naturally:
They left a copy of the warrant, but he absolved himself of any responsibility for the raid or the damage," he told the Tribune.Interesting word choice there...
The police officer at a South Carolina high school has been suspended after he lost his gun at school. [More]I like how they're offering "amnesty" for whoever turns it in.
[T]here is "significant evidence that some security contractors even work against our own coalition forces, creating the very threat that they are hired to combat." [More]Imagine that!
They were not there "to debate." They were there to insult, to resort to the childish tactic of questioning the manhood of the open carriers, and to chastise them to "get a life" in a song written especially to attack the gun rights advocates. In other words, these "community leaders" were there to stir up crowd ugliness against a minority they disapprove of. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at prejudice, ignorance and official arrogance in an affluent beach community--ostensibly from the very people who would condemn such attitudes when they are politically incorrect.
October 8, 1778
Raid on Unadilla
In reprisal for the destruction of German Flats, a group of Continental soldiers and frontiersmen marches against the Iroquois town of Unadilla, located 50 miles west of German Flats. The Iroquois have previously fled and the patriots destroy the village. [More]
A Thai court on Tuesday removed a key legal obstacle to the extradition to the U.S. of an alleged Russian arms smuggler dubbed "the Merchant of Death." [More]So, like, extradition can flow both ways, right? If the U.S. turned one of us over to a foreign government, they wouldn't have to observe our domestic Constitutional protections, would they?
There are fortunes to be made promoting gun control. [More]Yeah, but without factoring in lives and sacred honor, something they wouldn't understand, these greedy subversives may find themselves in a wobbly position and then flat on the ground.
Understandably, the government is portraying this as "an unacceptable blemish on the integrity of law enforcement in Liberty County." Perhaps. But what is also unacceptable is the systemic lack of controls and accountability that would lead anyone to think they could get away with such a scheme--repeatedly and over the course of years. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at how, under government management, total control can turn into just the opposite. Say, maybe we shouldn't be fighting it so hard...
Daybreak Commander Colins faced with the decision to follow the original plan and continue up the Little Egg Harbor River and destroy "The Forks" and the iron works at Batsto or to abort the mission, since the element of surprise had been lost. [More]
"The people of California have made the reasonable decision to keep people from legally carrying loaded guns in their streets, parks, and businesses, unless law enforcement determines someone has good cause to be armed,” said Brady Center President Paul Helmke. “The Constitution does not require people to be subjected to the grave risks of more loaded guns as they go about their daily lives. The Second Amendment should not be rewritten as a mandate for the gun lobby’s ‘any gun, anywhere, for anybody’ agenda." [More]Hey, isn't that basically the same position this guy took when he had a say in such matters?
Attorney Jim Manley and the Mountain States Legal Foundation are taking on the US Postal Service's ban on any firearm on USPS property. [More]That's good news for those of you not already ignoring it...I'm assuming those with "permits" are not.
A part-time police officer is a suspect in the shooting death of a fellow college student Sunday. [More]Fat lotta good this did:
Do not bring on campus any fireworks, explosives, materials used to make explosives, or weapons, including, but not limited to, firearms of any sort, BB guns, pellet guns, paintball guns, air rifles, air pistols, air soft guns, slingshots, leaded cane, bows, and metallic knuckles. Hunting and switchblade knives are prohibited; only knives with folding blades are permitted.Or this:
ShootingBesides, since when do those rules apply to the "Only Ones"?
If persons are threatened by a weapon, secure a place of safety then call 911.
Two Cops Accused of Robbing Undercover OfficerI'm being unfair--this was, after all, Philadelphia. I'm sure we're dealing with just a few bad apples.
Officers allegedly stole marijuana from undercover officer with intent to distribute [More]
by Joe Illuzzi 5 hours agoIf you would like to tell a convicted getaway driver in a bank robbery that used terrorist threats why you disagree with his position that civilians should not own firearms, please feel free.
Your problem is you are quoting far left wing publications, most out of business. Very little of what is reported in these publications is true, just libel. Yes I was involved in a bank job 40 years ago & put on probation. Yes secutirty fraud 20 years ago. So what. I offered my record to the Times. The counters that you site are as fraudulent as your colum. Next time give me a call. PoliticsNY.Net [More]
As if that wasn't enough, Lungren presided over actual gun confiscation. Here's a recap from NRAWinningTeam.com -- make sure you follow all the internal document links like this one to see how he supported waiting periods and the Brady Bill, was endorsed by HCI, supported a fundraiser for Jim Brady, supported magazine bans, supported "gun free school zones," opposed concealed carry...[More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column exposes what can only be deemed a demonstrable fraud. Guess who's perpetuating it?
Daybreak, the British assault force began moving across the bay, 7 miles to the mouth of the Little Egg Harbor River. [More]
NFA weapons are legal within the state of Tennessee. However, to purchase NFA weapons as an individual there is a process one must go through. The weapon must be purchased. The BATFE documents must be filled out. The applicant must be fingerprinted and photographed. Then, the application executed by the local chief law enforcement officer where the applicant resides. The documents are then sent to the ATF with a $200 check and the ATF will usually approve or deny within 2-3 months.Here's a follow-up email:
In 2003 Tennessee passed a law public chapter 275 which requires the chief law enforcement officer to execute the nfa documents if a person is not a prohibited person. The law passed with no opposition and is codified as TCA 39-17-1361. The sponsers of the bill were senator Mark Norris and House of rep Ben West. The NRA Darren LaSorte testified infront of the judicial committee as well.
In February this year I bought a suppressor for my handgun. I was fingerprinted and photographed. I delivered the application document to the sheriff of williamson county, jeff long, to execute. He refused. I sent my application to the atf and they denied the application. Under Tennessee law this is a statutory duty and there is no discretion to decide not to execute the document. So, I went to the DA and attorney general. Both refused to force the sheriff to sign as required by law. They also refused to begin the ouster of the sheriff.
I filed a writ of mandamus to force the sheriff to execute the documents last week. This is last option i have to force the sheriff to obey the law.
I think this is an important issue. Does the State have the right to force a sheriff to execute a federal document? It goes right to the heart of the Tenth Amendment. It has everything to do with anti-gun law enforcement who do not follow the law and infringe upon gun rights.
As far as I know Tennessee is the only state which requires cleos to execute nfa documents.
Sen. Norris, Rep. West, the NRA have all been extremely unhelpful. Considering this is their legislation I do not understand why they have not wanted to help.
I have attached a pdf with my pro se complaint, and several documents from attorneys and the atf regarding me and the sheriff.
I amend my petition today and also received an answer from the sheriff's attorney today. I attached both. I also attached tca 39-17-1361 and o'neil v lomoy.I've asked him to post the documents he attached and send me links. When he does, I'll pass them on.
The sheriff is a republican. He convinced the county commision to vote against guns in local parks. He is also up for reelection in November, running uncontested. He is a former ADA.It is amazing the lengths these ant-gun law enforcement will go to to avoid obeying the law. They have notified the attorney general as well. That means they are challenging the constitutionality of this law which requires the sheriff to execute the nfa documents.As a side note o'neil v lomoy is a federal case where the federal judge stated that the federal gov could not force state officials to sign these documents. In my case it is state law which requires state officials to execute the documents.
A Gilpin County Sheriff's deputy was allowed to fly from Denver International Airport Sunday, even after Denver Police confiscated his personal handgun and a loaded magazine from his carry-on luggage...Williams is not facing charges, according to Denver FBI spokesman Dave Joly. [More]I'm glad they're so reasonable about an honest mistake. I'd hate to think they'd try to ruin our lives over something like that!
A federal jury awarded $175,000 on Monday to a parolee who said an Oakland police officer planted a gun on him, causing him to be jailed for nearly two years for possessing a weapon illegally. [More]And now it's harvest season.
The report said both Gates and Crowley missed opportunities to de-escalate the tension, that they share responsibility for the controversial July 16, 2009, arrest, and that the dispute was avoidable. [More]Somehow, I doubt a similar "opportunity" would end up with most of us having a beer with Obama...
Boone might allow guns in buildings [More]Can you imagine what Boone would have said?
Despite laws imposing strict restrictions on gun ownership in Kuwait, firearms are openly on sale to unlicensed buyers at the Friday market in Shuwaikh, where anyone with the money can get hold of a handgun or hunting rifle for as little as KD30. [More]Why am I suddenly visualizing Garen Wintemute in a burka...?
I think that many Americans will be surprised with the answer many serving officers gave when asked what they will do if TEOTWAWKI ever occurs: Almost to a person they respond they will go home and protect their families or G.O.O.D. As far as protecting anyone else? Forget it. [More]I trust no one here will be surprised to find, as Firesign Theater put it, "In the next world, you're on your own"...?
A post office employee in Southwest Ohio has been charged with assault and aggravated menacing for allegedly putting a knife to the throat of a customer. [More]I wonder what made him think he could do that?
What is this, a joke? Why are they dignifying this...this character with a debate? [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at the professional qualifications of a total gun ban advocate.
October 5, 1778
British fleet reached Little Egg Harbor around noon. At favorable tide a few of the more light weight ships enter the bay to prevent escaping ships. Armed vessels were stripped and loaded with troops. Local loyalists join expedition onboard the Zebra and inform of the militia at Chestnut Neck. [More]
Det. Charles Knapp, 53, is stepping down from the force after police say he showed up to work drunk on August 30th. [More]I could swear I just got done talking about this...
Yale University students caught in a raid Saturday of a private dance party at a nightclub on Crown Street are upset over the way they were treated by police.[More]Why? If Chief Frank Limon thinks siccing SWAT on college kids is an appropriate response to an occupancy code violation, who are we to disagree and deem him full of...party poop?
Parker Officer: “I snapped”...A Parker police officer charged with murder was on duty and in uniform when his ex-girlfriend was killed, according to her neighbors and investigators. [More]I don't believe it--Everyone knows the badge and uniform make him more trustworthy than the rest of us...just ask any citizen who calls in a report on open carriers.
Paul Dorr, well known locally for demonstrating at abortion clinics and agitating against government spending, said he applied for a permit because he carries large amounts of cash as part of a balloon-selling business. Weber decided Dorr was too “weird” to carry a gun, although he had held a permit without any problems from the late 1990s until 2006. The sheriff put this notation on Dorr’s rejected application: “Concern from Public. Don’t trust him.” [More]But we can trust an elitist who ignores his oath to the Constitution?
A Los Angeles Sheriff deputy responding to an armed robbery call this morning in West Hollywood fired eight shots at a man whom the deputy believed pointed a gun, missing him. [More]Good thing he didn't try shooting to wound...like some of the gun grabbers who endorse the "Only Ones" doctrine would like to enact.
Judges want to bear arms after Philippine shooting [More]Aren't we "Only Ones," too?
Clearly, he needs a self-aiming gun. Fortunately, one should be available next year. [More]
You are now in a Death Fight.The ones who say "give them what they want" are the ones who would coerce your choice for a different response away.
You will win, or Die. [More]
[E]ven though I rejected his overtures the last time he reached out to me, and ended up denouncing him instead of gun owner rights, in this effort, I'll not only join him, I'll turn things up a few notches. [More]
No data, no disclosure of methodologies, no...uh...proof? Calderón said it, we believe it, that settles it?Today's Gun Rights Examiner looks at what the antis are passing off as the final word.
Who did the peer review, Eric Holder? [More]
They have now released the grades. Their results for Nevada have been posted: Sharron Angle gets an "A". Harry Reid gets a "B."
In every grading system I'm aware of, an "A" wins over a "B". [More]
For Senator Gillibrand, "F" From the NRA a Grade to Be Proud Of [More]I want to show you something: It's my shocked face.
Atlanta’s Chief Operating Officer Peter Aman is floating a proposal to the City Council that would allow Turner, 51, to “retire” on paper, but immediately be rehired as chief in order to start collecting his $100,000 pension.
Aman said that because Turner would have retired, he would collect his pension and the $200,000 salary that goes with being police chief. [More]
Gonzalez said he has contacted the Mexican consulate and asked them to look for the man. He said there was nothing else he could do. [Read]
True, Wisconsin residents are not legally required to hand over an ID simply for possessing a visible weapon, but we suggest they do it anyway. [More]You know, cede to unlawful demands backed by unlawful force out of "respect" ...
We do not encourage Unloaded Open Carrying of firearms in urban areas at this time...
Until that day, these officers had never heard of the burgeoning Unloaded Open Carry movement, in which persons entitled to possess firearms exercise their right to lawfully carry unloaded, holstered handguns...That is inexcusable. And the solution should not be giving up even more rights because the "Only Ones" are ignorant of their duties and in violation of their oaths.
Gun laws make Va. a mecca for felons with credit cards [More]Well then, the answer is obvious! Ban credit cards! Cash or barter transactions only!
Mr Pallaras asked whether the community would be safer without guns, including those owned by legitimate gun club enthusiasts. "Can anyone seriously question the proposition that the community pays far too high a price to continue to indulge gun owners in their selfishness?" [More]Thanks for candidly showing us the end game. It'll come in handy next time some snotty anti ridicules the "slippery slope" argument.
Democrat Schneiderman today proposed combating illegal guns and gun smuggling through an eight-point plan that uses new technology, and a special “I-95” coalition to crack down on illegal guns, while upholding the Second Amendment rights. [More]Yeah, that'll work.
"Only the U.S. Supreme Court can do that. In that light, the pending dismissal by the District Court means little except that we are now free to move to the next step of the process." [More]
Searches of vehicles crossing into Mexico are yielding few weapons in what U.S. officials concede is a frustrating effort to slow the flow of guns to violent Mexican cartels operating across the U.S. border. [More]Is it possible they're not getting 90% of their stones and grenades from sources that would dry up if only we could better control...uh...you?
"[T]he GOA Rating Guide is your tool for cutting through the bull that candidates are throwing at you during this election season," they state.Today's first Gun Rights Examiner column looks at another tool in the kit.
How do they do that? [More]
I delivered your last letters which came by Post, to Mr. Whiteside that he might try what could be done with Salt, and I desired him to tell you how much I disapproved of Speculating in that Article. I dislike it because it tends to raise or keep Up the price of so necessary an Article & I disapproved of it at this time because I think it an Ill judged Speculation. I hope you may not have bought any and wish you to Countermand Your orders immediately. [More]
