"People are still being charged with felonies for simple possession of a weapon -- not using the weapon to commit a crime, but just possessing it outside of their home," Lasker quotes Chicago-based defense attorney Robert Pervan. [More]This evening's Gun Rights Examiner report notes unconstitutional laws are still being enforced. Forget it Jake, it's Chi-Town.
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Illinois still not acquitting gun carry defendants months after ban overturned
"Turning His Life Around"
That and being an aspiring rapper must be the two most deadly choices out there... [Read]
If We Had an Anger Management Problem
...do you really think we'd put up with continued moronic insults from "progressive" luminaries like this...? [Read]
I look at her academic and professional credentials and "achievements" and see nothing she's qualified to do except be a meddling parasite.
[Via Roger J]
I look at her academic and professional credentials and "achievements" and see nothing she's qualified to do except be a meddling parasite.
[Via Roger J]
Doubling Down
With all the anti gun bills introduced, it appears the ‘left’ is amassing their own version of ‘Cluster Munitions’ in the form of large numbers of bills in the hope they may actually get something passed. [More]Throw it against the wall and see what sticks...
Another Outrage in New Jersey
Jersey City Man Released, After 30 Days in Jail for Mere Possession of Firearms in His Home Bail Originally Set at Unattainable $75,000. [More]
I was actually approached on this in late January by a friend of the defendant who'd read some of my postings on Brian Aitken. Here is what I replied back:
Step One: Get immediately in touch with Evan Nappen, copied on this email. He is an authority on NJ gun laws and the best person to advise on how to proceed and steer Keith to the right atty. Whether on not any gun rights groups may decide to get involved to help with defense is something I can't say at this time.
Step Two: Say nothing to anyone on this without advice of counsel.
Yes, stuff goes on behind the scenes that never makes it to the front until such time as competent counsel deems it appropriate. I'm delighted to see this development. Mr. Pantaleon could not be in better hands.
Help is needed -- in spreading the word and with the defense. That's where you come in.
‘Fresh Prince’ lockdown further highlights school hysteria on guns
“The worker said she called police when she misheard the lyrics -- which she claimed said ‘shooting people outside of school,’" the report related. “The actual lyrics to the song say ‘shooting some b-ball outside of school.’" [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary notes chilling out, maxing, relaxing all cool is a lot more difficult when a bunch of paranoid "adults" sic the cops on you.
Dear Abby, Dear Abby, My Fountain Pen Leaks*
Assuming the story is as related: Earl sounds like a real douche who deserves to be knocked on his ass and have his damn gun fed to him. [Read]
The husband sounds like a real puss too. Strap 'em on lady, and refuse to enter that house or have anything to do with the alcoholic unless he is sober and repentant. And teach your kids gun safety and what to do when someone is being stupid dangerous.
As for the unsecured loaded weapons, I'm no fan of the one-size-fits-all lock 'em up unloaded mantra, or, as some call it, pitchfork murderer-enablement. There are ways to maintain control, but they sure don't involve getting drunk and leaving things lying around for anybody to find.
[Via Michael G]
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The husband sounds like a real puss too. Strap 'em on lady, and refuse to enter that house or have anything to do with the alcoholic unless he is sober and repentant. And teach your kids gun safety and what to do when someone is being stupid dangerous.
As for the unsecured loaded weapons, I'm no fan of the one-size-fits-all lock 'em up unloaded mantra, or, as some call it, pitchfork murderer-enablement. There are ways to maintain control, but they sure don't involve getting drunk and leaving things lying around for anybody to find.
[Via Michael G]
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By the Numbers
High Stick Horror
Passengers also will be allowed to bring onboard as part of their carry-on luggage novelty-sized baseball bats less than 24 inches long, toy plastic bats, billiard cues, ski poles, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks and two golf clubs, the agency said. The policy goes into effect on April 25. [More]Oh no! Not hockey sticks!!!!
[Via Jon B]
Drone Wars
Matt Bracken, via WRSA [Read]
Thing is, drones are just the tools. The principle, that Americans can be assassinated on U.S. soil without due process if the administration wants to means they could use any tool that would do the job.
Hell, even walked guns if it suited their purpose...
Vanderboegh asks for whom the bell tolls.
UPDATE From Andrea Shea King:
Thing is, drones are just the tools. The principle, that Americans can be assassinated on U.S. soil without due process if the administration wants to means they could use any tool that would do the job.
Hell, even walked guns if it suited their purpose...
Vanderboegh asks for whom the bell tolls.
UPDATE From Andrea Shea King:
Tonight on my radio show, our Capitol Hill insider Elizabeth B. Letchworth will talk about the Kentucky Republican's intentions to hold up the nomination of the Islamist John Brennan to head the CIA until he gets more information about the U.S. drone execution program, which has become a major sore point for many lawmakers on Capitol Hill.That's at 9 p.m. Eastern, here.
REESE CASE: Prosecution Appeals Judge Brack’s Decision
Tea Party Patriots of Luna County gives a comprehensive read on the latest developments. If you share only one thing today, make it this. [Read]
Damage Control
You open the morning paper to find the name of your gun store splashed around as the source of a firearm used in a horrific, high-profile crime. News trucks are already in your parking lot, and telephone calls begin to pour in from various media outlets looking to dissect the sale of the firearm in question. Media assaults immediately begin... your reputation and years of hard work are immediately subject to character assassination.FFL Guard is offering a new service.
I can't help but wonder what difference an immediate professional media response would make in cases where the government otherwise feels free to prosecute the hell out of you just to get something to stick. Would seeing that you're prepared to fight back hard, smart and with your own amplifiers and spotlights, make a headline-conscious prosecutor wonder if he's doing his own career ambitions any favors?
One Way to Find Out
“That’s more the NRA’s issue,” Steve Sanetti, president of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), said in an interview. “From the commercial side, we’re already there, and we’ve been there, and we were the ones that have been the strongest proponents of an effective, complete background check.” [More]Except NSSF is saying no rift exists:
An article is today’s Washington Post incorrectly implies that this position puts NSSF at odds with the National Rifle Association. There is no conflict.This is real easy to resolve. Did you say what they quote you as saying or didn't you?
If you didn't, publicly demand a retraction.
White Heat
Because Bill Hammond and the New York Daily News are the voices of reason when it comes to guns. [Read]
Let's see, "blind fury" here, "white hot rage" there-- developing media talking point memes, anyone?
Let's see, "blind fury" here, "white hot rage" there-- developing media talking point memes, anyone?
How You Can Help the Reese Family
"My husband is an FFL," a Facebook friend messaged me concerning the latest developments in the Reese case. "That could
be me and my family. I am completely horrified by this case and the
ease in which the prosecutor has kept it hidden.
"I've sent this out to every FFL I know, none of them had heard about it either," she continued. "What do we do to help? Write our Congressman? Where is the NRA?"
The reasons other FFLs haven't heard of it are basically twofold -- there has been some limited local "legitimate media" coverage, but not in the detail provided at Gun Rights Examiner, where I on occasion link to actual legal documents from the case that I obtain and post on my Scribd account, and importantly, at Tea Party Patriots of Luna County, where they post first-hand accounts written by a trial attendee who also has plenty of insider information. And, of course, Jeff Knox has been a leader in providing coverage at WND.com and at The Firearms Coalition, where he's set up online donations to help the family defend themselves.
I said twofold and we covered the extremely limited outlets for documenting developments. The second part of the equation is the biggest problem, the old "Profiles in Apathy," where readers are asked to share links -- and they don't. That means the word doesn't get out. Face it -- the family is being prosecuted in New Mexico. I'm just some guy operating out of his house in Ohio. What chance does it have to gain wider attention if even regular returning readers won't help?
If you think my just putting stuff out on the internet is all it takes, think again. Stupid celebrity crap and sexual innuendo is what occupies top positioning at Examiner. If I want readers, I have to drag them in myself, which is why I spend time every day on the aforementioned Facebook, and on Twitter. I'm not there because I'm looking for online social experiences, I'm there because it's marginally more effective, if not more dignified, than screaming at passing cars.
I had this conversation just this morning with Mike Vanderboegh. Our consensus -- if any of us -- meaning you, too, ever gets in trouble, too fricking bad. If the media notices at all, it will be to smear you as a threat that needed putting down. On the off-chance someone like me notices and tries to tell others, good fricking luck getting it to spread beyond an extremely limited niche audience.
So, with full awareness that I probably just spent 10 minutes talking to maybe a half-dozen people max who will turn around and lift a finger: How can you help?
Share links and urge your friends to do the same.
Donate to the Reese family defense fund. They're broke. They've been broke. They'll continue to be broke. And the government just guaranteed their bills will do nothing but grow with its latest appeal. Share the donation link or mailing address (Reese Defense Fund, Attention Patricia Arias, First Savings Bank, 520 South Gold, Deming, NM 88030) and urge your friends to do the same.
Write to the Senate Judiciary Committee and demand they do not confirm Kenneth Gonzales as a District Court Judge. I suggest approaching Grassley as the key guy, since Democrats won't be sympathetic and since he's the Ranking member for the Republicans. Share his comm link and urge your friends to do the same.
And where's NRA? Beats the hell out of me. Why not take it upon yourself to ask them. And urge your friends to do the same.
Or do nothing. If I knew how to motivate anyone besides myself, I'd be running an organization. And if I wanted my work to be popular and widely read, I'd put in to be the Celebrity STDs Examiner.
Just remember that everything I cite above is an attempt to pit ourselves against an ambitious federal prosecutor desperate to salvage and advance his career and who has virtually unlimited government resources at his disposal.
"I've sent this out to every FFL I know, none of them had heard about it either," she continued. "What do we do to help? Write our Congressman? Where is the NRA?"
The reasons other FFLs haven't heard of it are basically twofold -- there has been some limited local "legitimate media" coverage, but not in the detail provided at Gun Rights Examiner, where I on occasion link to actual legal documents from the case that I obtain and post on my Scribd account, and importantly, at Tea Party Patriots of Luna County, where they post first-hand accounts written by a trial attendee who also has plenty of insider information. And, of course, Jeff Knox has been a leader in providing coverage at WND.com and at The Firearms Coalition, where he's set up online donations to help the family defend themselves.
I said twofold and we covered the extremely limited outlets for documenting developments. The second part of the equation is the biggest problem, the old "Profiles in Apathy," where readers are asked to share links -- and they don't. That means the word doesn't get out. Face it -- the family is being prosecuted in New Mexico. I'm just some guy operating out of his house in Ohio. What chance does it have to gain wider attention if even regular returning readers won't help?
If you think my just putting stuff out on the internet is all it takes, think again. Stupid celebrity crap and sexual innuendo is what occupies top positioning at Examiner. If I want readers, I have to drag them in myself, which is why I spend time every day on the aforementioned Facebook, and on Twitter. I'm not there because I'm looking for online social experiences, I'm there because it's marginally more effective, if not more dignified, than screaming at passing cars.
I had this conversation just this morning with Mike Vanderboegh. Our consensus -- if any of us -- meaning you, too, ever gets in trouble, too fricking bad. If the media notices at all, it will be to smear you as a threat that needed putting down. On the off-chance someone like me notices and tries to tell others, good fricking luck getting it to spread beyond an extremely limited niche audience.
So, with full awareness that I probably just spent 10 minutes talking to maybe a half-dozen people max who will turn around and lift a finger: How can you help?
Share links and urge your friends to do the same.
Donate to the Reese family defense fund. They're broke. They've been broke. They'll continue to be broke. And the government just guaranteed their bills will do nothing but grow with its latest appeal. Share the donation link or mailing address (Reese Defense Fund, Attention Patricia Arias, First Savings Bank, 520 South Gold, Deming, NM 88030) and urge your friends to do the same.
Write to the Senate Judiciary Committee and demand they do not confirm Kenneth Gonzales as a District Court Judge. I suggest approaching Grassley as the key guy, since Democrats won't be sympathetic and since he's the Ranking member for the Republicans. Share his comm link and urge your friends to do the same.
And where's NRA? Beats the hell out of me. Why not take it upon yourself to ask them. And urge your friends to do the same.
Or do nothing. If I knew how to motivate anyone besides myself, I'd be running an organization. And if I wanted my work to be popular and widely read, I'd put in to be the Celebrity STDs Examiner.
Just remember that everything I cite above is an attempt to pit ourselves against an ambitious federal prosecutor desperate to salvage and advance his career and who has virtually unlimited government resources at his disposal.
Why is Their First Impulse Always to Compel?
It requires gun ownership, but allows several outs, like if you're not physically or mentally able to handle a gun, or if you're a felon or have religious objections. [More]What if someone who is not religious just has objections?
I know these things are symbolic and intended to send a message, but I just don't like the heavy-handed presumptuousness of supposed servants mandating gun ownership for the same reason I object to supposed servants mandating health insurance.
A useful approach could be a resolution encouraging gun ownership combined with an invitation to attend periodic safety, marksmanship and tactical training sessions, along with maintenance and reloading workshops, all designed to advance skill levels and conducted in partnership between LE and local gun clubs, with the attendant resources both groups can offer.
It's easy to see how such events could attract peripheral vendor goods and services to become a major community event and money-maker, attracting people from miles around.
This Day in History: March 6
On March 6, 1781, three months before the French army departed from Newport, General Washington visited Count de Rochambeau to consult with him concerning the operation of the troops under his command and to hasten the sailing of the expedition under M. Destouches who had resumed direction of the fleet after the death of Admiral de Ternay whose untimely death had occurred in Newport several months before. [More]
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
U.S. Attorney steps up case against Reese family by going over judge’s head
Stung by reversals in his office’s prosecution of the Reese family and mindful that scrutiny for his role in that case could derail his elevation to the federal bench, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico Kenneth J. Gonzales filed three documents yesterday with the intent of denying a defense motion to dismiss outstanding counts and compel prosecutors to testify at an evidentiary hearing, and also to go over the head of U.S. District Court Judge Robert C. Brack. [More]This evening's Gun Rights Examiner report notes the only thing more viciously dangerous than a wounded animal is a desperate prosecutor.
I Know You Are But What Am I?
On gun control, the debate following the Newtown, Conn., mass murder of schoolchildren has led to "a kind of white-hot rage unleashed on both the radical right and also within more mainstream political circles," he said. [More]Meanwhile, the progressive left has been a model of tolerance and reason.
Damn mouth-breathers, standing up to us! Time to crank up the demonization!
Good job, BOB JOHNSON and JEFF MARTIN of the Associated Press! You've got all kinds of people believing this is straight news! Keep this up and you'll both go far!
UPDATE: Looks like one of these guys approached Mike for his side. Well good for him. He should have waited for both before hitting "publish," because the damage is already done, and it will be interesting to see how much of Mike's record-correcting makes it into any revision, and if all the outlets where the original was distributed pick it up.
Still, I want you to note something here--out of everybody out there, they went to Mike. That's significant. I can't think of a better testament to his expertise.
[Via Jeffersonian]
Suspend Your Disbelief
Members of Colorado Students for Concealed Carry stood in disbelief as the Colorado Senate State, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee passed House Bill 13-1226. [More]Why?
Get used to it.
Me, I'd be astonished if they acted with logic and integrity.
The question now, is, are you going to obey them?
Civil rights advocates pose dilemma for prejudiced gun-grabbers
It’s the same divide I talked about at the beginning of this column that we who believe in liberty need to be working to overcome and build bridges over, as Colion Noir and Star Parker are doing. How revealing that in the case of CSGV, their message must rely on and perpetuate naked bigotry. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes some latter-day ideological overseers are getting desperate.
And the Hits Just Keep on Coming
Gutierrez's bill would expand the ATF's safety requirements for imported handguns to those manufactured domestically. It would also make it a federal crime to possess so-called "junk" handguns, or transfer them to others. [More]They will never stop. They will never be satisfied that they've got enough. That's why giving them anything is such an inexcusably dumb-ass tactic.
[Via Andrea Shea King]
A Liberal Assessment
Many Democrats find joy in caricaturing gun owners -- even of the non-absolutist variety -- as mouth-breathing barbarians. [More]But it's OK to do that to absolutists?
The snot just drips from these self-styled elitists who think they're so much more sophisticated than anyone who's not one of them. That those are precisely the characteristics exhibited by stereotypical ignorant provincial bigots seems not to even register.
Sleeper Cell
Brian Bowman writes to an advocate of bloody domestic civil war. [Read]
I wasn't aware of this Sleeper creep. Here's a disturbing glimpse into his demented fantasies:
I wasn't aware of this Sleeper creep. Here's a disturbing glimpse into his demented fantasies:
It will require a domestic civil war against the gun lobby and against interpretations of the First Amendment that unleash the conglomerate rapists of public discourse, especially FOX, a network devoted to making Americans mistrust, fear, and resent one another.So it's not just the Second Amendment this genocidal hive insect would let slip the dogs of war against. And naturally, he's a welcome lecturer in the halls of Ivy League academia, where tomorrow's connected decision-making elites are being trained to assume their places at the control panel.
It could be as bloody.
Original Intent
This is one of the best rebuttals I've seen to some of the national government worshipers out there (including some who represent themselves as being "conservatives") who would have us believe no one is qualified to say what the Constitution means but a magical majority of politically-approved judges. [Watch]
[Via Joseph S]
[Via Joseph S]
Dame of Thrones
Game Of Thrones star Lena Headey claims estranged husband is 'too reckless' to care for son, 2, after he poses with an AK47 [More]So?
And it's not like she's caring for the kid herself:
As a working mum, the actress says it is hard but she makes it work. 'My son is in LA. So every second I have, I go home. I fly between the two.
We're the Only Ones Appealing Enough
A former police officer accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman has been sentenced to prison but was granted bond while he appeals the conviction. [More]Meanwhile, look at what the Reese family went through to finally get bond granted after 18 months, and for what?
We're the Only Ones with No Choice Enough
Europe was one of two deputies who responded on a burglar alarm call but ended up at the wrong address, where they shot and killed Jeff Fisher’s dog. Deputy Europe reported he “had no choice” but to shoot and kill Ziggy as the deputy said the dog was lunging towards him and was threatening to “bite me.” [More]"Bite me"?
That's basically the response to these kinds of incidents we've come to expect from "investigating" authorities .
Something Missing
Like "Joe's" real name. [Read]
Is he still out there pushing people around like the feral pig you describe? You acknowledge you didn't act to stop him that day. Act to stop him now.
Is he still out there pushing people around like the feral pig you describe? You acknowledge you didn't act to stop him that day. Act to stop him now.
This Day in History: March 5
Lt. Col. William Washington sent out several groups to patrol his assigned area and one patrol ran across and killed a group of 23 Loyalists driving cattle towards Lord Cornwallis's camp. This, along with recent Loyalist losses at Haw River, caused many Loyalists on their way to join Lord Cornwallis to turn around and go back home before even joining up. [More]
Monday, March 04, 2013
Reid pressuring colleagues to approve anti-gun judicial nominee
Reid’s support for Halligan is hardly surprising to those who have watched his maneuverings ever since NRA did not outright endorse him (and conveniently did not support his opponent who had a superior rating) the last time he ran for reelection. In spite of the fact that Wayne LaPierre called Reid “a true champion of the Second Amendment” at a sports center (while he actually disparaged its ultimate meaning in campaign ads), Reid has found new friends he can turn to, like New York’s anti-gun Mayor Michael Bloomberg. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report asks if anyone really believes Reid's First Loyalty won't trump the Second Amendment.
AMC: Story Matters Here?
In last night's "The Walking Dead" episode, former Sheriff Rick went back to his hometown looking for guns. He said he knew where there were some bars and stores that had guns under the counter that other people wouldn't know about because he signed the permits for them.
The action is supposed to take place in Georgia.
John Pierce noticed it too.
The action is supposed to take place in Georgia.
John Pierce noticed it too.
A Shotgun Approach
Last Night's Armed American Radio Program
You won’t believe the opening segment! Afterwards Mark brings Katherine Whitney, Legislative Coordinator for Colorado Students for Concealed Carry, NY Times best selling author, Fox News Contributor, John Lott, The Roundtable with David Codrea…Enjoy!
A Diplomatic Position
We killed tens of thousands of American citizens, maybe hundreds of thousands with no due process in the Civil War, and it was the right thing to do. [More]What, you thought it was just the Mafia you could never leave after joining?
Why We Need Universal Background Checks
Prosecutors say Joiner and three other Chicago men burglarized gun stores in downstate Illinois and other midwestern states and then took the weapons to Chicago for sale on the black market. [More]Say, I wonder if they include those stolen guns when they cite those particular stores as being "crime gun" sources...? You know, just to keep things as fair as, say, blaming rape victims...?
[Via bondmen]
It All Depends on What the Meaning of the Word "Fringe" Is
"Who defines what's unconstitutional? The last thing you want is some rogue sheriff out there deciding that it's unconstitutional and then starting enforcing it," he said. [More]So there's no order you would have them disobey or oppose?
Establishment Republicans -- is it any wonder we love them so?
Nothing New Under the Sun
The statistics are clear. There is a far greater chance that the handgun you buy will result in your death or that of a family member or other acquaintance than the odds you will use it in self-defense. [More]How telling their headline begins "No lie"--that's exactly what it is. Knowing most of their readership depends on them to be informed, meaning they'll never be exposed to the truth, the anti-defense zealots can keep dusting off those tired old arguments that were debunked years ago.
Well THAT Explains Those Poll Results
Main Street Gets the Gun News From Washington [More]After it's been duly parroted and amplified by the Fourth Estate Fifth Columnists...
It All Depends on What the Meaning of the Word 'Unfettered' Is
In fact, advocates of an unfettered right to bear arms should be champions of keeping these records open to the public. [More]No, "advocates of an unfettered right to bear arms" are champions of no permits and no records.
We see what they're doing here, don't we, Mr. Pynchon?
Not Quite Clear on the Concept
Courts are likely to get last word on gun control [More]You don't really believe that, do you, David Sherfinski?
Strategic Thinking
Are you ready? Have you thought through the salient questions? I haven’t thought through all of them either, and we all have some soul-searching to do. [More]Yes we do.
Tank Goodness...
...this doesn't appear affected by the sequestering... [Read]
It's almost like they're getting ready for something, isn't it?
UPDATE: Or maybe not.
It's almost like they're getting ready for something, isn't it?
UPDATE: Or maybe not.
If Only I'd Sounded More Like a Democrat
That center ring in the Big Tent is overrun with RINOs and that elephants are relegated to the sideshow doesn't even seem to enter their minds, does it? [Read]
Casus Belli
Americans renouncing citizenship to become British thanks to tax rise [More]Really?
Do they know that by formally renouncing citizenship, they're voluntarily becoming "prohibited persons"? I guess it doesn't matter for people who want to move to Piers Morgan Paradise...
Wasn't "taxation without representation" a cause for rebelling against the Brits in the first place?
It would appear the other side of that coin, "representation without taxation," also gets kind of oppresive after a while for those footing the bill...
We're the Only Ones Innocent Enough
None of the incidents resulted in criminal charges. [More]No doubt because they're so forgiving of everybody else in Clearwater...
Meanwhile, Over in Furious Mike Paradise...
Boy, all those surveillance cameras sure keep us safe, don't they? [Read and watch]
This Day in History: March 4
After about twenty minutes the British losses were about twenty men killed and/or wounded. Lee's militiamen, some under fire for the first time, began to fall back without orders. Lt. Col. Lee rode among them trying to calm their fears, but he knew they would never hold against another attack. So, he ordered them to his rear and separated the men into small groups - then, he ordered them to return to Col. Williams's location by different routes. This was to confuse Tarleton and to make pursuit impossible. [More]
Sunday, March 03, 2013
Pastry ‘gun’ highlights absurdity of school ‘zero tolerance’ policies
The irrational fear so many modern “educators” have and are trying to instill in the young -- what the late Col. Jeff Cooper termed “hoplophobia” -- does not extend just to weapons, but to the very act of self-defense. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at some cowardly school bullies. Funny -- they're all supposedly "adults."
Radio Free America
- At 3 p.m. Eastern, I'll be joining Kate Kreuger on "Talking Guns," broadcast on Independent Talk KFNX 1100 Phoenix. You can also "Listen Live" via her website.
- I'll be joining in on the "Armed American Radio" Roundtable tonight at 10 p.m. Eastern along with George "Mad Ogre" Hill. Also on the program, which begins at 8:00 -- John Lott and Students for Concealed Carry. Click here to find a station near you or to listen via live streaming.
Saturday, March 02, 2013
Speaking of "Inane"
I can't help but wonder if the reference to "automatic weapons" reflects ignorance or intent. [Read]
Today's Five-Minute Activism Task
- If you haven't already, read yesterday's GRE so you understand the issue.
- If you haven't already, go to the Grassley contact link and send him the message to oppose confirmation of Kenneth J. Gonzales for New Mexico U.S.District Court Judge due to the pattern of misconduct uncovered --and cited by the presiding judge -- in his office's prosecution of the Reese family.
The Finest Results Money Can Buy
Missouri's lax gun laws have led to an increase in gun violence throughout the state, according to a new study by a Johns Hopkins University professor. [Read]That wouldn't be anti-citizen defense fanatic Daniel Webster, who engineers his "studies" to support pre-desired "results," would it?
It would?
Of course, there are some relevant and essential questions that, naturally, have been wholly unaddressed.
[Via bondmen]
An Unfulfilled Dream
And When You Grow Up, You Can Be Just Like Us
A 16-year-old Cypress Lake High School student, who wrestled a loaded revolver away from a teen threatening to shoot, is being punished. [More]That's one hell of a lesson these "educators" are teaching young people.
I'm just surprised the "Authorized Journalist" reporting this didn't call the hero kid a "vigilante."
[Via kadar]
Too Little Too Late
This reminds me of a criminal telling a jury he wishes he could undo all the harm he's caused. And his excuses are BS, too. [Read]
The hell with this tool.
The hell with this tool.
The Halls of Higher Learing
My, how very "progressive." It's what commies do. [Read]
Fortunately, it looks like a free market workaround may be developing.
I can't say the idea of unemployed "authorized academics" bothers me all that much.
Fortunately, it looks like a free market workaround may be developing.
I can't say the idea of unemployed "authorized academics" bothers me all that much.
Fixing for Fudds
Boyd asked Senate Democrats about Brophy’s concerns. They sent her a statement saying an amendment dealing with thats [sic] issue is currently being drafted and will be presented in a committee hearing Monday. [More]Way to help them with divide-and-conquer.
So now that they're exempted, what's their incentive to get mad as hell and join the rest of their fellow gun owners?
I hate it when "our side" helps theirs bullet-proof a bill, making it palatable to some. I wish they'd stop pointing out "flaws" to be fixed and let the idiot regressives reach exceed their grasp and piss off as many "sportsmen" as possible.
This Day in History: March 2
On March 2, 1781, the American light troops under Colonel Otho Holland Williams of Maryland and Lieutenant Colonel Henry "Lighthouse Harry" Lee of Virginia engaged the British light troops near Clapp's Mill on Beaver Creek. The Americans attempted to lure the British forces, under Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton, from their camp near the mill (almost one mile southeast of this spot) into an ambush on Alamance Creek where cavalry units and reinforcements lay in waiting. In heavy fighting, at least seventeen British soldiers and eight American militiamen died. [More]
Friday, March 01, 2013
A Shot Across the Bow
A Polk County legislator who once fired a warning shot to scare away burglars has introduced a bill in the Florida House that would expand the state's "stand your ground" law. [More]That seems kind'a Bidenesque.
I guess I'm not understanding why you would want to do that, but I guess, as long as you keep Cooper's rules in mind and don't hurt anybody...
If I did feel compelled to do that, my story -- through my lawyer, as I'd never speak directly to the police -- would be I guess I missed, meaning an expansion of the law wouldn't be needed.
I guess I need to get out of my own way here -- I'm the one who's always saying there can be no one-size-fits-all approach to unpredictable situations.
To Insanity and Beyond!
Mr. Bloomberg argued the United States could owe “an infinite amount of money” and there is no specific amount that would cause the country to default. [More]So says Buzz Tightrear...
COMING SOON TO NRA NEWS: COLION NOIR
Colion Noir joins NRA News as its newest contributor. Look for the first episode coming soon.Watch the trailer:
We're the Only Ones Flashing Enough
And then the radio operator passed along the citizen's info. [Read]
I wish I could say "unbelievable."
[Via Herschel Smith]
I wish I could say "unbelievable."
[Via Herschel Smith]
Even More Anti-Gun Bills in Oregon
They'll throw everything at the wall and see what sticks. The tomorrow, and the next day, and the day after that, they'll do it again. [Read]
And when something does, they'll call it a good first step and excoriate all us gun extremists for not compromising and opposing common sense reasonable regulations.
Lather, rinse, repeat.
And when something does, they'll call it a good first step and excoriate all us gun extremists for not compromising and opposing common sense reasonable regulations.
Lather, rinse, repeat.
Judicial nomination held over for U.S. Attorney in Reese case
The Judiciary Committee’s decision to hold the nomination has no doubt been influenced by these developments, which would have never come to light had the family not decided to fight the charges against them and to not give up against crushing odds, and had a handful of activists not taken it upon themselves to bring details of their ordeal to light that the mainstream press has ignored. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes a temporary hold, and asks for your help to make it permanent, so that another Obama nominee who gets convictions against those he persecutes by withholding evidence from juries doesn't get elevated to the federal bench.
Am I asking too much?
WILSONNNNN...!!!
Wilson Combat Announces Anti-Gun States, No-Sale Policy [Read]
Excellent. We need to continue focusing on the hold-outs.
[Via Dave Licht]
Excellent. We need to continue focusing on the hold-outs.
[Via Dave Licht]
When Chili Beans are Outlawed...
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Holder answer on contempt charge shows disrespect for more than Congress
Left unsaid is if Holder feels the same sentiment toward other people seeking answers who have also criticized the Attorney General for his conduct, the family of murdered Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry. [More]This evening's Gun Rights Examiner report demonstrates the only logically consistent answer.
Idaho federal gun enforcement protection bill goes to committee tomorrow
“This legislation is to protect Idaho law enforcement officers from being directed, through federal orders, laws, rules, or regulations enacted or promulgated on or after January 1, 2013, to violate their oath of office and Idaho citizens' rights under the Idaho Constitution, Article 1, Section 11,” the bill’s Statement of Purpose explains. “This Constitutional provision disallows confiscation of firearms except those actually used in commission of a felony, and disallows other restrictions on a lawful citizen's right to own firearms and ammunition. [More]This evening's Gun Rights Examiner report notes another state attempting to exercise some sovereignty. I realize there is no shortage of regressive "supremacy clause" weenies out there doing their best to trash and ridicule such efforts.
We shall see.
Letters to Obama
Last week, we talked about Obama soliciting "gun violence" stories and I urged readers to instead send stories of violence prevented with guns, or alternately, "gun violence" perpetrated by the "Only Ones" the citizen disarmament control freaks think should have guns.
Twitter liberty colleague Brenda Gale stepped up to the plate and knocked the ball out of the park. Here's what she sent in and is allowing me to share with you:
Twitter liberty colleague Brenda Gale stepped up to the plate and knocked the ball out of the park. Here's what she sent in and is allowing me to share with you:
Ten years ago I was able to defend myself, and my home against 2 masked, male intruders with a legal firearm. Working alone, very late into the night on a room remodel project-I did not hear the assailants entry, nor their approach. There was no time to dial 911, nor fumble about for a whistle or anything else you folks like to suggest. Because, I was properly INSTRUCTED and CARRYING in my own home, I was able to merely brandished & threaten to avert a potentially deadly situation.I'd go a step further and call it evil, even at the risk of CSGV dismissing me because of my race.
Now, is THIS the point where you will begin to call me a "gun nut"?..and why would you do that?...Because I had taken extra care, at some point in my life preparing for a situation just like this? Because at some point I took responsibility for MYSELF and sought instruction and a weapon to protect that life?? Or Am I a "gun nut" because in this proactive pursuit of lawful and proper self defense, I became enamored of the techniques and the weapons themselves? A natural progression, wouldn't you say? Certainly you can relate, a skeet shooter such as yourself?
In most cases, preparing ahead is commended and most desired. Yet what I see with this Administration, is quite the opposite. Seeking to restrict even further my self defense options-punishing me for the crimes of idiots who don't know the LAW much less follow it.
And that's what I call NUTS.
Hypocrisy on ‘paperwork prosecutions’ highlighted by Reese case
Walsh, in a later back-and-forth with Sen. John Cornyn, argued against prosecuting people who had failed background checks, claiming it wasn’t needed since the prohibited persons had been stopped from buying guns, wholly disregarding the possibility that a criminal thwarted by one obstacle may simply find another way, and that way often produces victims. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes one man's "paperwork violation" is another man's utter ruin at the hands of the same frauds offering up such excuses when it suits their purposes.
A Good First Step?
Well, This Should End Well
Between this and this, we ought to have all kinds of opportunities to renew demands for "gun control".
This is neither posturing nor absurd, Governor. This is a premeditated attack, and in-your-face revenge.
This is the same agenda-advancing deliberate indifference for collateral death and suffering that was behind Gunwalker, and I note Arizona has done exactly squat to investigate the feds under state law for their part in criminal activities conducted there.
This is neither posturing nor absurd, Governor. This is a premeditated attack, and in-your-face revenge.
This is the same agenda-advancing deliberate indifference for collateral death and suffering that was behind Gunwalker, and I note Arizona has done exactly squat to investigate the feds under state law for their part in criminal activities conducted there.
An Uncommon Perspective
The challenge is not to get riled by antics and to grasp rational efforts that could deter gun violence. [More]Exactly. Which is why your irrational antics designed to rile are best held up for ridicule, instead, like you're trying to do to us with your latest screed painting those who believe in the right of the people to keep and bear arms as crazy, duped racists.
And then there's this:
Mary Sanchez brings an uncommon perspective to the issues that tend to divide Americans into "us" and "them."That's putting it mildly.
The Solution to Violence
And to think it's been right in front of (behind?) us all this time... [Read]
And just remember, the "journalists" who write and promote nonsense like this, and the public that eats it up and rewards certifiable lunatics like this with fame and fortune, all have opinions on "gun control."
Meanwhile, vital information remains suppressed and people who have actual valuable knowledge to share remain obscure.
I have to admit, I'm so out of touch, I've made it 60+ years on this planet without ever hearing of this character. Here's hoping it's at least another 60 before he hits my radar again.
And just remember, the "journalists" who write and promote nonsense like this, and the public that eats it up and rewards certifiable lunatics like this with fame and fortune, all have opinions on "gun control."
Meanwhile, vital information remains suppressed and people who have actual valuable knowledge to share remain obscure.
I have to admit, I'm so out of touch, I've made it 60+ years on this planet without ever hearing of this character. Here's hoping it's at least another 60 before he hits my radar again.
Ratchet Down the Rhetoric!
This Day in History: February 28
His health broken from over a year in the British prison, Richard Stockton died bankrupt at age 51, FEBRUARY 28, 1781. [More]
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