These are two cases that illustrate how “gun control” can affect all of us, even those trying to abide by the law, and they’re the springboards for my latest GUNS Magazine “Rights Watch” column, now posted on the magazine’s website. [Read]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column illustrates why we should view something that affects one of us as something that affects all of us.
Then, on May 6, 1779, terror struck Sillimans family while they slept. Eight Tories broke into their home and ordered Silliman and his son William to come with them. [More]
Do you believe an Unorganized Militia presence is essential to effective early disaster preparedness and disaster management? [Read]
Sources tell KDKA Investigator Marty Griffin eight prison guards who’ve been suspended from Western Penitentiary made up a secret vigilante group that dished out their own form of justice on convicted sex offenders. [More]I guess the concept of committing sex offenses on sex offenders didn't strike them as...ironic?
The 84-count indictment includes 11 other defendants, including Columbus Mayor Eddie Espinoza, 51 and former Columbus Police Chief Angelo Vega, 40, who are accused of running firearms into Mexico. [More]If only we banned "assault weapons" and closed the "gun show loophole"...that, and made sure government officials were the "only ones"...
A Jackson County grand jury has indicted a Kansas City, Kan., police officer with three felonies for allegedly shooting a bouncer at a Kansas City club while intoxicated in March. [More]See, that's why you and I can't be trusted to carry concealed while taking our families out to dinner at Applebees.
A high-ranking Mexican drug-cartel operative extradited to the United States claimed in a recent court filing that he was actually trafficking tons of cocaine on behalf of the American federal government, prompting a media frenzy in Latin America but almost no coverage in the U.S. press. [More]Well, doesn't that just fit a pattern...
This corroborates reports of Breuer involvement in the operation posted in early February by Mike Vanderboegh of Sipsey Street Irregulars and by Gun Rights Examiner. [More]This morning's Gun Rights Examiner report notes the more the details of Project Gunwalker unfold, the more the credibility of reports that beat the mainstream media by months is bolstered.
A federal appeals court has upheld an Alameda County ordinance that prohibits guns at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, dealing a setback to gun show promoters. [More]Here's the opinion.
In addition to this morning's appearance before the House Judiciary Committee to testify about "Project Gunwalker,"* Attorney General Eric Holder is also scheduled to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee tomorrow. [More]This morning's Gun Rights Examiner column notes an encore performance.
On May 3, Lt. Col. John Laurens and a 250-man detachment of the North Carolina Light Infantry were on a mission to bring back the Patriot rear guard before the British cut them off. When they encountered the British, Laurens chose a bad position for his troops. The British fired long-range artillery at the Patriots, who were powerless to do anything. Laurens was shot in the arm and his horse was killed by artillery fragments. [More]
On Saturday evening at a Second Amendment Foundation reception, that point was brought home when the pair of bloggers who uncovered and then doggedly pursued the story that is now the "Gunrunner/Fast and Furious" scandal...I almost hung up on a snotty CNN producer some months back when he deferred investigating Gunwalker unless we gave up our sources to him because they "need to be more careful than bloggers."
Their fine work, individually and collectively, may well be the tipping point that convinces industry leaders that the new media contains both solid writers and responsible journalists, despite the fact most don't have business cards with familiar logos or mastheads. [More]
"Tomorrow, Attorney General Eric Holder will testify before the House Judiciary Committee," an email sent this afternoon by the Deputy Press Secretary, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform announces... [More]What did he know, when did he know it, and what will he admit to under oath?
I had the pleasure of returning to Armed American Radio last night to update host Mark Walters and special in-studio guests author Kathy Jackson and Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network founder Marty Hays on the latest “Project Gunwalker” developments. [More]This afternoon's Gun Rights Examiner commentary gives a recap of last night's national radio appearance and includes a link where you can listen to an archived copy of my interview.
City officials failed to discipline two traffic officers who appeared in a pornographic film while on the job, NBC4 LA has found. [More]I think I'm starting to understand--if you film them when they don't want you to, you get beaten up. But if you film them when they want you to, they get beaten o...or something...
When: Tuesday, May 3, 2011. 7:00 PM Eastern Standard Time - 9:00 PM Eastern Standard TimeClick here for details.
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Subject: Preparation for the collapse of the currency and social unrest. Global Structure and the transformation of America.
Oath Keepers Founder, Stewart Rhodes, will be participating in a Nationwide Video Conference this coming Tuesday, May 3, 2011, from 7pm - 9pm Eastern.
John Bolton suggested Friday that Barack Obama is laying the foundation to push an ambitious gun control agenda if he wins a second term. [More]Oh, absolutely.
Why isn’t every single office-holding recipient of NRA generosity on record demanding full and open investigations into how the Gunwalker scandal came to be, who authorized it, what damage has been done, what dangers still exist, and who is behind the evident cover-up? What reason do any of these beneficiaries of gun owner trust and benevolence have for not being vocal and tireless leaders in demanding something they owe us anyway—the truth? [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary notes it's time to put an "or else" behind the words. There's really no valid reason not to, and if it doesn't happen, we may as well just fold up the Gunwalker tent and stop making noise about it.
AAR will air live from the Pittsburgh studios of WORD tonight. My in studio guests include editor and author Kathy Jackson, trainer and founder of Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network, Marty Hays, also Top Shot casting director Semi Aboud, Gun rights blogger David Codrea with an update on ATF and NRA spokesperson, Rachel Parsons, plus George, your calls, emails and more! [More]
David Codrea is an anti's dream come true. He makes all gun owners look stupid. [More]My pals at Calguns are at it again. You know, the place where self-defense against unprovoked lying attacks will get you banned. Because--what does their moderator say?
We do not allow personal insults or attack posts.
Gun ownership in the nation is at the lowest level ever recorded by the General Social Survey, according to an analysis issued Tuesday by the Violence Policy Center. [More]Well, as long as it's coming from an unbiased, trustworthy source. Josh and Paul said it, I believe it, that settles it!
ATF has renewed their Rifle Registration scheme plans.Only 2,000?
http://www.gunleaders.com/blog/2011/04/29/atf-again-seeking-comments-on-registering-certain-rifles/
In the previous period for comments mayors against illegal guns submitted roughly 10,000 comments in support. We barely generated 2000 ( Gunleaders.com FOIAd the responses, and while we didn't get a full counting, I am personally calling BS to the number of opposing comments listed in register -3752. I don't think we had that many ).
More importantly, we observed a very strange silence on the part of pro-gun groups.
That needs to change. Please do everything you can to get the word out to gun owners to oppose this scheme.
And there’s one other legal matter they probably haven’t considered, a prohibition against owning firearms established in United States Code. He’s forbidden to even touch a gun under two federal disabilities... [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary notes that the Man of Steel may want to think twice about renouncing the "American way" part of his mission statement...
Purrysburg was the first headquarters of the Continental Army within South Carolina under Gen. Benjamin Lincoln. On April 29, British Gen. Augustine Prevost of Savannah, Georgia crossed the Savannah River to begin his march towards Charleston in hopes of capturing it. On this date, a brief skirmish occurred between Lincoln's Continentals and Prevost's Loyalists near Purrysburg. [More]
Now that you've seen first hand the terrible damage from assault rifles, aren't you willing to back legislation to ban them?"In other words, this author is either ignorant or a liar. And he published a book that's based on a demonstrably false premise.
Grassley gives an update on his efforts as well as those of Rep. Darrell Issa of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Explaining that his Senate Judiciary Committee powers to issue subpoenas are stymied due to Democrat control of the committee, Grassley informed Gresham’s audience he is working closely with Chairman Issa, who does have the subpoena powers to require information from those stonewalling at ATF and the Department of Justice. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes a politician trying to do the right thing and asks if each of us are doing what we can and should to support his efforts.
Farmer menaced with death threats by gang of travellers dials 999... and police turn up to confiscate her shotguns [More]Well, as I've been chastised by a subject who approves of that state of affairs:
Liberty is not wielding a weapon that could inflict harm on another. Liberty is freedom from a society in which such instruments of death abound.[Via cycjec]
The sad part is the cop worshiping comments below.Nobody ordered to dig their own grave ever made the excuse "They're just doing their job."
During his interview with Union Township police, McDonough said he had pulled his zipper down "in an attempt to determine who would advise him that his zipper was down," according to a court affidavit. [More]Hmmm...sounds plausible.
She said other officers explained to her that they have families too and they want to make it home alive each night. [More]Those of us already in our homes with our families and trying to live our lives in peace would like to stay that way, too. And we'd appreciate it if you had the judgment to get the damn address right before initiating an armed raid.
Perhaps limiting searches to those three terms is short-sighted, and a more refined search would yield exculpatory findings but it should be noted that all three national “news” magazines also fail to produce anything relevant for the search terms “Grassley” and “Issa.”Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes there's no shortage of reporting on stories promoting those who rule--but if you're looking for any exposés on bad stewardship, well, just keep turning the pages and have a piece of royal wedding cake.
Why is that, do you think? [More]
A spokesman said: "The only legislation that applies to attacks on humans by animals is the Dangerous Dogs Act and that does not apply to pigs."So the "Only Ones" won't act and the subjects can't act.
...Mr Jefferey said that pigs had been attacking people in the area for the past two years. [More]
Gov. Bill Haslam and Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey are working against a bill to allow faculty and staff to carry guns on the campuses of Tennessee’s public universities.The Stupid Party continues leading the way with politically-calculated betrayals.
“I want to concentrate on what I think is meaningful and what will help Second Amendment, gun carry permit holders the most,” Ramsey said. “And I do think that guns on campus is a sideline that we don’t need to be getting to right now.”That's the same Ron Ramsey endorsed by GOA. And rated A+ by NRA.
A handgun went off in the Assumption Parish jail Monday afternoon, and two Sheriff's employees are on unpaid leave while the shooting is investigated, authorities said. [More]The biggest assumption being that these two rubes--and those like them--are the "Only Ones" professional enough to carry guns...
Mr. Mitchell, of course, was prohibited from carrying a gun for his own defense Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise, something his assassins laughed at as he begged for his life. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner notes some animals are more equal than others--at least in the minds of those who would rule.
"All are registered Democrats..." [More]
I don’t know how you get reelected with numbers even close to this... [More]Easy. The Stupid Party will put up yet another RINO and practically guarantee it.
Stop using this as an excuse to not attend.Indeed.
Citizens in our (once) free republic founded under the English common law system, have both the power and the right to vote according to conscience when they sit on a jury and can vote not guilty even in the face of the law and in the face of the evidence. The defendant also has a right to expect that his jury will be fully informed of their rightful power to vote “not guilty” if they believe justice requires it, regardless of the evidence. Anything less is not a real jury trial. [More]
Officer Derek Colling Assaulted Videographer Mitchell Crooks Because He Didn't Want To Be Recorded [More]
“Sorry, we were unable to approve the image you submitted. We will not approve any images that contain the following: “Violence, hatred, or cruelty to humans or animals, profanity obscenities or any type of death imagery.” [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column recommends what we should not carry around in that dead animal skin pouch most of us keep in our pockets or purses.
Secret Negocitions, ought, to be sure, be avoided. And that they may not be too secret, there cannot be too many of those, who are trusted by the Congress Knowing of them, and in particular such as You, who have so just an Idea of the Nature of the Alliance, which demands a strict Observance of Faith between France and America, and by Consequence requires, I think, the Participation of France in every thing offered to America. [More]
[W]ithout a major (and most importantly, credible) turnaround, there are only two words gun owners can presently say to this aspiring political apprentice:Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary warns "Beware of Teajackers: Don’t let elitist demagoguery masked as populism trump Constitution."
“You’re fired.” [More]
"It offends me that people who have never faced a gunman in the confined space of a classroom would think that it makes sense to allow loaded guns on campus, and even through rights of way," Goddard said, after the guns on campus buildings portion of the bill was stripped. "Gov. Brewer apparently understood the dangers of allowing guns to be transported through school and college zones, and I applaud her for rejecting this legislation that needlessly put lives at risk. Given the tragedy of Tucson, it's heartening to see elected officials stand up to the gun lobby and wake up to what needs to be done to protect the public from gun violence." [More]Let us work harder to offend this...this thing.
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Earlier in the month I speculated about the ATF, Project Gunrunner, and GPS tracking chips. My thoughts on the subject were spurred by comments made by Michael Bane in his Down Range Radio podcast. [More]This is the first I've heard of this speculation--no source I've communicated with has hinted at this. My initial reaction was to wonder if what we're really talking about is eTrace, but concede this may be a valid development to explore. I'd suggest finding out more about such chips, including specs, suppliers, etc., and seeing if any RFPs/competitive bidding/contract award docs can be discovered.
The disconnect between the AP account and the observations of a boots-on-the-ground peace officer documents another example of the failure of “authorized journalists” to completely inform the public, and why citizen journalists and new media fulfill a critical role...[More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report provides more documentation of how the "mainstream media" can advance an agenda simply by not mentioning all the facts.
A party of thirty Loyalists disguised as Indians attacked and captured a six-man guard post belonging to the SC 6th Regiment without firing a single shoot. The Loyalists then burned the guard buildings and fled the area. [More]
A second televised report, “Armed and ready: Militia culture in America,” features footage of Mike Vanderboegh of Sipsey Street Irregulars addressing the armed Restore the Constitution rally that took place last year on April 19 from a park in Virginia within sight of the nation’s capitol, and also includes comments from this correspondent in an interview with reporter Kaelyn Forde that took place in March. [More]Today's second Gun Rights Examiner column also includes the second video of the day from the Russian network's U.S. division featuring yours truly.
Chicago police voice concern about conceal-carry bill [More]Well of course they do.
The Michigan State Police have a high-tech mobile forensics device that can be used to extract information from cell phones belonging to motorists stopped for minor traffic violations. [More]
"Well I was very very uncomfortable with the bill," she said. [More]Well, shoot, Jan, if it makes you uncomfortable, just look the other way. No sense seeing other experience discomfort.
Charlie Sheen, the ex-sitcom star turned serial ranter, got an unusual assist from D.C. police Tuesday night as he hurried to DAR Constitution Hall for his nearly sold-out “Violent Torpedo of Truth: Defeat is Not an Option” stage performance. [More]Nice to see Capitol "Only Ones" on such good terms with a "prohibited person."
Because ATF’s FOIA response was noncompliant with the request as well as its own rules, and because the Grassley reaction to the reply demonstrates we will not know what valuable information can be gleaned (and used to help eke out the truth) until we see what is released, an appeal was filed yesterday (see sidebar slide show). [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report tries one more time to get some basic information, noting the last attempt yielded results despite the best attempts by the government to not reveal anything.
I have relinquished the idea of attempting a cooperation between the troops at Fort Pitt and the bodies moving from other quarters against the six nations. The difficulty of providing supplies in time – the want of satisfactory information of the routes and nature of the country up the Alleghany and between that and the Indian Settlemts – consequently the uncertainty of being able to cooperate to advantage, and the hazard which the smaller party might run for want of a cooperation are principal reasons for declining it: The danger to which the frontier would be exposed, by drawing off the troops from their present position, from the incursions of the more Western tribes is an additional, though a less powerful motive. [More]
