Armed Independence Day rally in Colorado ... [More]
Meanwhile, some perfectly good magazines are looking for a home...
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
A Dangerous Message
Barack Obama's Father's Day picture shows him running around a pool... with a toy gun. Horrors! What kind of message is he sending to his children? [More]The elites are obviously immune to the dangerous, desensitizing and character-debilitating effects predicted by Strobridge Elementary Principal Charles Hill. It's only us lesser, non-"progressive" beings and our unruly offspring who need to be controlled.
[Via several of you]
Hotmail Down
I don't know if anyone else is having "server not found" issues with it, but until I can figure out how to get into my Hotmail account, I'd suggest not opening anything purporting to come from me.
Edict Seven
No person shall engage in a demonstration within the Supreme Court building and grounds. The term “demonstration” includes demonstrations, picketing, speechmaking, marching, holding vigils or religious services and all other like forms of conduct that involve the communication or expression of views or grievances, engaged in by one or more persons, the conduct of which is reasonably likely to draw a crowd or onlookers. The term does not include casual use by visitors or tourists that is not reasonably likely to attract a crowd or onlookers. Approved and Effective June 13, 2013I also found this, which I suppose needs to be factored in.
[Via Jeff H]
"What's More Shocking is this Retarded Neanderthal is Considered Newsworthy"
That comment says it all. [More]
This Day in History: June 18
After digging three parallels, building towers for sharpshooters to snipe the garrison, and even attempting mines under the works, Greene called for an assault on June 18, 1781. [More]
Monday, June 17, 2013
Armed American Radio Encore Presentation
If you didn't catch last night's program live, you can listen to the archived recording at your leisure. Host Mark Walters' guests included Neil McCabe: Human Events.com/Guns and Patriots; Kyle Coplen:
Founder, Armed Citizen Project; Larry Pratt, Executive Director, Gun Owners of
America: Charles Heller; Jews for Preservation of Firearms Ownership; and yours truly, joining in the third hour.
Reese lawyers reply to prosecutor move to deny assets for defense
For their part, the Reese family is preparing for the new trial the prosecutors would deny them, and need funds released so they can defend themselves against a legal opponent that enjoys virtually unlimited resources, and that has tried to further add to the family's crushing financial burden by moving to deny them the right to joint representation of their choosing. [More]This afternoon's Gun Rights Examiner report notes the outrages and sheer unfairness continue.
So Much for the Ballot Box
How do you say "If you don't vote you have no right to complain" in [insert language here]? [More]
This oughtta wake some people up. Look at it as an opportunity to forge and strengthen some natural alliances. And we'd better hurry.
This oughtta wake some people up. Look at it as an opportunity to forge and strengthen some natural alliances. And we'd better hurry.
Firearm-Related Violence
In 2010, more than 105,000 people were injured or killed in the United States as the result of a firearm-related incident. Recent, highly publicized, tragic mass shootings in Newtown, CT; Aurora, CO; Oak Creek, WI; and Tucson, AZ, have sharpened the American public's interest in protecting our children and communities from the harmful effects of firearm violence. While many Americans legally use firearms for a variety of activities, fatal and nonfatal firearm violence poses a serious threat to public safety and welfare.
In January 2013, President Barack Obama issued 23 executive orders directing federal agencies to improve knowledge of the causes of firearm violence, what might help prevent it, and how to minimize its burden on public health. One of these orders directed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to, along with other federal agencies, immediately begin identifying the most pressing problems in firearm violence research. The CDC and the CDC Foundation asked the IOM, in collaboration with the National Research Council, to convene a committee tasked with developing a potential research agenda that focuses on the causes of, possible interventions to, and strategies to minimize the burden of firearm-related violence. Priorities for Research to Reduce the Threat of Firearm-Related Violence focuses on the characteristics of firearm violence, risk and protective factors, interventions and strategies, the impact of gun safety technology, and the influence of video games and other media. [More]
I was hoping to do a GRE column on this, but a ton of other priorities have derailed that intent, at least for the time being, plus it ties in tangentially with another column I hope to be writing this week.
It's important that we keep apprised of this kind of stuff.The link I provide here takes you to a summary page where you can download a copy of the report.
[Via James F]
We're the Only Ones Opposed Enough
North Carolina Sheriffs' Assoc. opposes repeal of pistol purchase permit system [More]
Of course they do.
[Via Jeffersonian]
Of course they do.
[Via Jeffersonian]
We Have Met the Enemy
...and he is you. [More]
It must really p!$$ 'em off every time it turns out to be a leftist or a Muslim.
[Via Florida Guy]
It must really p!$$ 'em off every time it turns out to be a leftist or a Muslim.
[Via Florida Guy]
The Right of the Standing Army to Keep and Bear Arms?
I will continue fighting to protect our Second Amendment rights. [More]You know, "the right of the people..."
What elitist jingoistic, flag-waving, grandstanding BS is this?
ALL of us get in, damn it.
What an offensive, patently un-American idea.
A Fair Trade
Open Act of Defiance: Magazine Swap at the Capitol [More]Vanderboegh's been planning to do this for some time now...I see from comments he's now communicating with these folks.
[Via Florida Guy]
Good News for the Second Amendment
Oath Keepers gives us a project update on the "Molon Labe!" documentary. [More]
The Bullet-Buying Loophole
George Skelton deserves a Julius Streicher Lifetime Achievement Award more than anyone I can think of. [More]
We're the Only Ones Safely Storing Enough
A D.C. police lieutenant has been charged with leaving a loaded gun where his son found it and took it to school. [More]Well, as long as the kid wasn't wearing an NRA shirt and talking, he should be spared threats of a year in the slammer.
[Via bondmen]
SAF Radio Campaign
From SAF, via email:
In response to Mayor Michael Bloomberg's national anti-gun ad campaign, the Second Amendment Foundation today launched a public education and awareness effort on more than 160 radio station websites and the Fox News Radio website.
The audio spots and banner advertisements will run in conjunction with streamed nationally-syndicated talk radio programs including Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Gov. Mike Huckabee and Michael Medved, among others to explain its legal and educational efforts and encourage public support.
Major radio stations and markets will include WABC, New York City; KABC, Los Angeles; WBBM, Chicago; WNTP, Philadelphia; KLIF, Dallas; KGO, San Francisco; WBZ, Boston; WWRC, Washington, D.C., and markets in Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, Phoenix, Tampa, Minneapolis and Detroit.
A series of advertisements will air on "threats to firearms rights and SAF's response through litigation against unconstitutional gun laws."
We will highlight legal abuses of constitutional rights, and explain how we challenge such laws in the courts to protect our liberty. We've secured tens of thousands of dollars in advertising time to get our message to the public.
The effort is expected to reach millions of listeners, many who may be learning of SAF and its legal and educational programs for the first time.
If additional funds can be raised for this critical advertising effort, we will be able to continue and expand the campaign.
SELECT HERE To Help SAF Strengthen Their Campaign Toward Expanded Gun Rights Education!
Heidi's Time of Month
The cop thought I was an idiot... [More]
Hear, hear.
The thesis here seems to be if she can act like an irresponsible moron, anyone can, and without laws against being irresponsible morons, why, irresponsible morons will be irresponsible and moronic. Or something.
I'd say if she gets through the 30 days without seriously hurting herself or someone else, she'll have made the opposite case she set out to establish. Then again, if someone were to tell her that in order to safely draw and holster any gun, but especially a Glock, you should ALWAYS keep your finger on the trigger with a light pressure to prevent it from snagging on anything, I can't help but wonder ...
[Via Ed D]
Going to the Dogs
At a town hall meeting Thursday evening, County Animal Control recommended people go out walking with an umbrella, a cane, or a stick. [More]And they wonder why the beasts are taking over.
Bloomberg bus to stop in N.H. after cops called on activists in Conn.
With schedule information being parceled out like this, gun owners who wish to go show support for the right to keep and bear arms will need to scramble if any type of organized counter-protest is to occur. [More]This morning's Gun Rights Examiner offering notes the need for speed. That and a bit of caution.
The Problem with NRA's "Single Issue" Stance
Does anyone think for a moment if Lindsey and Marco and John have their way on "immigration" that the result will be more votes for pro-gun politicians? [More]
The Best Pals a Monster Could Have
In short, they’re aided and abetted by the culture of fear, by the media itself, which in effect completes these shooters’ acts by dutifully transforming them into terrifying symbols we must all bow before and search our souls in response to. This can act as an unwitting invitation to other glory-hunting individuals likewise to bring America, and the world, to a standstill simply by shooting some kids. [More]
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Radio Flyers
Mike Vanderboegh will be joining in on Kate Krueger's Talking Guns at 1:30 Arizona time (the show runs from Noon to 2) this afternoon , no doubt to talk about his Texas speech and upcoming plans. If you're outside the Independent Talk 1100 KFNX Phoenix listening area, you can listen via live streaming.
I'll be rejoining Mark Walters tonight at 10 Eastern on Armed American Radio. The show starts at 8. Other guests include Neil McCabe and Larry Pratt. Click here to find a station near you or to listen via live streaming.
Friday, June 14, 2013
Today's Five-Minute Activism
Then go to the No More Names website and sign up to “Get the latest updates about the tour -- be the first to know when it's coming to your town.”
States where the bus will stop include: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin.
Then post resulting notifications on blogs, message boards, social media and the like to organize groups to greet the bus and to give reporters covering it an informed alternative viewpoint. Hopefully, your state gun group will also be coordinating things.
Let me know when you find out, too, if you would, and I will post the info: dcodreaAThotmail.com
Bloomberg bus tour coy with locations and dates for a reason
The second and more likely reason, considering the AstroTurf nature of Bloomberg ventures demonstrated time and again, would be to keep the grassroots from embarrassing his road show by mustering overwhelming support for gun rights and against citizen disarmament, and stealing the spotlight at what were to be carefully-controlled staged events. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report lets some air out of Bloomberg's tires.
The Unseen Horror
Multiple Breaches
I wonder what those security experts would say if they could look at Mike and my computers? [More]
[Via several of you]
[Via several of you]
Physician, Heal Thyself
Interview with Dr. Adam Goldstein on assessment of competency for concealed-weapons permits and physicians' roles in reducing gun violence. [Listen]
First of all, who requires this? Would this be the result of some kind of court order?
He says there were no standards so he basically made them up as he went along. What are his credentials and what are the peer-reviewed authorities and processes that validates decisions? What recourse does someone who is denied have, and what liability does the doctor have if he nixes a permit and the patient becomes a victim?
This is just so incredibly dangerous with making physicians de facto deputized law enforcement agents. We've already seen disincentives to get something as basic as grief counseling.
If your doctor presumes to be an authority on dispensing gun advice, demand to know his qualifications.
If Only We'd Had Background Checks
It wouldn't have made a bit of difference, but logic isn't what's being exploited here. [More]
Gee, Harry, you're some "true champion of the Second Amendment."
Gee, Harry, you're some "true champion of the Second Amendment."
Bueno para MÃ, pero No para Ti
The program had the help of the church and local Catholic parishes were used as collections centers for the firearms. Among the leaders who helped push the program included Distrito Federal president Miguel Angel Mancera... [More]Say, that wouldn't be the same Miguel Angel Mancera who gets followed everywhere by armed bodyguards who shot and killed a man in 2007 for trying to rob him of his his watch...?
ROI
For the price of a meal for two in a reasonably decent restaurant, you change the behavior forever of a nation of over three hundred million. Such a deal. [More]Looks like we're going to need some more liberty to trade for security. Anybody know where we can find some?
Wasn't Archimedes supposed to have said something about a lever and a place to stand?
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Pro-gun Republican wins vacated Democrat seat in Connecticut
That is significant, particularly in Connecticut, where draconian measures were enacted in the wake of Newtown, and where Democrat Gov. Dannell P. Malloy has made “gun control” a defining platform of his administration, one he’s been vocal about extending to the national level. Yet Belsito and Horn were competing for the gun owner vote, not for the citizen disarmament faction. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner notes it's time to expose a myth being spread by the AstroTurfers and their media mouthpieces.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Seemed Like a Perfectly Reasonable Request
Republicans fail to address ATF Fast and Furious criminality in Jones hearing
For reasons presently left unsaid, the prospect of criminal prosecutions appears to encompass territory that no Republican has so far dared to even mention, let alone lead a serious scouting expedition into. It would seem fair for interested citizens to ask why not, if the GOP leadership is discouraging that, and if so, why. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report wonders what other profession would treat actions leading to untold violent deaths as a personnel matter, and why the Republicans seem oblivious to even bringing that question up.
Stop the Threat Encore Presentation: Garage Confrontation
In this week's crime reenactment: After finishing dinner, a homeowner settles in to watch a TV show when he is interrupted by curious noises. Unable to identify the sounds he arms himself to go investigate. He finds a threatening intruder in his garage.
Hosted by James B. Towle
with Special Guests: Kelly Muir,Rob Pincus,Steve Vandermolen
Watch on the PURSUIT Channel!
DISH Network: Channel 240 HUNT
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Wednesdays 2:00pm PST 5:00pm EST
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We're the Only Ones On the Market Again Enough
Signs of Sickness
Whitehead said the agencies are looking for “anti-Obama views that can be interpreted to reflect psychological problems of sufficient seriousness to disqualify the veteran from ever owning a firearm.” [More]Yep, we obviously need to add Obamaphobia to the list of disqualifiers ... although even wanting a gun ought to be all the indicators the government needs...
[Via Florida Guy]
Suffer in Silence
What's the State?
What they are doing is using the forms for the two week wait period we have to compile a list of firearms owners, bypassing any sort of registration. [More]I'm inferring from this that he's talking about Connecticut?
Anybody know anything about this?
UPDATE: See comment from Rich Burgess.
[Via Florida Guy]
If This Be Treason...
CSGV characterizes oath to obey Constitution as 'treason' [More]Of course they do. That's because they know what the penalty for treason is.
It's funny, seeing some on our side argue that the ultimate goal of "gun control" is confiscation while the collectivists ridicule that. That's because they know what their ultimate goal is.
Does anyone doubt what those who publicly call you treasonous would like to see done with you?
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Ask Our Experts
To speak with our experts on this topic, please contact:And just how much "gun violence" has Katie prevented to merit the designation of "expert," and/or what other qualifications does she have?
Print: Katie Peters (economy, education, health care, gun-violence prevention) [More]
Besides "a degree in Education and German"...?
It Depends on What the Meaning of the Word "Voluntary" Is
For instance, what would happen if you refused to "volunteer" to stop at their roadblock? [More]
The shape of things to come. You have to wonder what kind of person would willingly go along with this.
Paging Lee Greenwood...
[Via several of you]
The shape of things to come. You have to wonder what kind of person would willingly go along with this.
Paging Lee Greenwood...
[Via several of you]
We're the Only Ones Abominable Enough
“The amount of force used was abominable”... [More]I laughed out loud when the one tried to drag her by the foot, pulled her shoe off and fell on his @$$.
I can't help but wonder how these guys would fare against someone who knows how to fight...
We're the Only Ones Back in the Saddle Again Enough
“I want everyone to keep in mind, this is a police officer who got injured on St. Patrick’s Day falling off his horse,” said Phil DiLucente, the defense attorney. “When he fell off of that horse, he has been on light duty and he’s on a lot of medication.” [More]When I say "Whoa," I mean WHOA!
As someone who's had horses try to throw me, bite me, kick me, stumble under me and fight my decisions, disagreements I've always been able to lucidly resolve without resorting to either rage or cruelty, I'm wondering about the just "fell off" part. I've also seen horses object to excessive weight ... just saying ...
And here's the thing about being on meds and resorting to rage, threats and racial slurs: Is it just the drugs talking, or the loosening of inhibitions ... ?
[Via William T]
The Power of Dennis Herrera
"The gun businesses we've sued today think they've devised a clever end-run around California law by selling fully functional high-capacity magazines that have simply been disassembled into a few easily-reassembled parts," said Herrera. [More]They think they're so clever, defying me! But oh, no. I'll get them. I'll get ALL of them!
[Via Nate P]
A Ways to Go
Meanwhile, Over at the Department of Pre-Crime
"A national standard from which to identify individuals who have left these footprints and are on the path to becoming violent would be invaluable to law enforcement, especially at the local level" [More]That way, we could pre-arrest, pre-try, pre-convict and pre-sentence them! Assuming the orders aren't to just send in the drones.
Toy gun ‘buyback’ violates school policy, sends conflicting message to students
Stated first in the “School Values” section, handbook readers are reminded “No weapons, real, toy or pretend.” There is no caveat specifying "unless the same people who will punish you for violations offer you a chance to win a bike." [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes rules are meant to be broken -- if you happen to be the rule-maker and it suits your agenda.
This Day in History: June 11
Congress appoints a Peace Commission comprised of Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Jay and Henry Laurens. The commission supplements John Adams as the sole negotiator with the British. [More]
Monday, June 10, 2013
Win copy of ‘Guns across the Border’ by getting local library to stock it
One month from today’s date, all validated emails will be tallied. If there are five or fewer positive library responses, each person who obtained one will receive a free copy of Detty’s book. If more than five libraries agree to acquire a copy, the names of the people who convinced them to do it will be entered in a random drawing to pick who will get one of the five free copies. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report combines a "Five Minute Activism" task with a chance to win a book I believe people like me will have a hard time putting down.
Armed American Radio Revisited
Last night's program has been archived. It included The Way of The Warrior with Ernest Emerson of Emerson Knives and retired Navy SEAL Larry Yatch. I joined in for Hour 3 to talk about how all the privacy violations we're seeing from the administration tie into the gun issue.
A Catholic Perspective
If "pro-life" doesn't also mean "pro-self-defense," it's an absurd contradiction. [More]
This reminds me: Andrew Greeley passed away recently. I won't speak ill of the dead, but I will share what I said to him and about him when he was living and able to respond.
This reminds me: Andrew Greeley passed away recently. I won't speak ill of the dead, but I will share what I said to him and about him when he was living and able to respond.
Rectum? Damn Near Killed 'em
Quick! We must step up our security theater efforts against everyone who doesn't share a thing in common with any known suicide bomber! [More]
[Via Florida Guy]
[Via Florida Guy]
The Price is Right?
Soldier boy will stop invading homes and killing beasts and human victims when the price is too high. [More]"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?"
We're the Only Ones Nodding Enough
So obviously bobble head "Only One" Sharon Houlette will set the example by turning in her gun. [More]
After all, in a situation of mortal danger, a nod must be every bit as good as a wink. Either that or advice is being dispensed by a blind horse.
[Via Florida Guy]
After all, in a situation of mortal danger, a nod must be every bit as good as a wink. Either that or advice is being dispensed by a blind horse.
[Via Florida Guy]
Beat the Clock
Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon is urging Illinois communities to consider banning assault-style weapons before new legislation is signed that could prohibit local governments from doing so in the future. [More]Of course she is.
"Honest. Fair. Everywhere."
Yeah, sure you are, "legitimate media" morons, especially parroting crap like this:
The guns will then be melted down at a local steel plant and become consumer goods to enhance life instead of taking life.I also emailed station news management about their report last night on the Santa Monica shooting--I thought I heard their anchor say something, but to be honest and fair, I want to make sure it's not just my faulty hearing and to verify it before I post it here.
Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Piers Morgan Paradise...
You law-abiding blokes get to pay for the costs of oppressing you and the failure of our disarmament policies. [More]
Missionary Work
It helps when you have good tracts to hand out. It also helps when you have the courage to enter the lion's den and speak truth to power. Based on results, Brian Bowman has both. [More]
I really do believe the"egalitarian" meme is one of the most powerful tools we have to show the self-called "progressives" for the elitist "monopoly of violence" fascists they are.
We're the ones who believe in power sharing with We the People.
Bowman tells me via email:
I'd never heard of this utility and found from their site they also have versions for Windows and iPad. This bears looking into. We could have some fun with this.
I really do believe the"egalitarian" meme is one of the most powerful tools we have to show the self-called "progressives" for the elitist "monopoly of violence" fascists they are.
We're the ones who believe in power sharing with We the People.
Bowman tells me via email:
I did all the graphics on a Mac software program called "Comic Life," if you're wondering how. It makes anybody into an artist, even an ol' cowpuncher.
I'd never heard of this utility and found from their site they also have versions for Windows and iPad. This bears looking into. We could have some fun with this.
Goodwill Ambassadors
Among them: allegations that a State Department security official in Beirut "engaged in sexual assaults" on foreign nationals hired as embassy guards and the charge and that members of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's security detail "engaged prostitutes while on official trips in foreign countries" -- a problem the report says was "endemic."[More]I can't help but wonder if they procured any for her...
[Via Jess]
In All Modesty
Kurt does his best to secure his exalted status on the CSGV White Enemies List in his latest modest proposal. [More]
WANTED: For Domestic Terrorism/Insurrection
CSGV said it, I believe it, that settles it:
Man, I am so jealous--Mike and Kurt get to be on the list and they keep ignoring me.
What's a feller have to do?
I mean, I'm white and everything.
This Day in History: June 10
In consequence of repeated intelligence from the Northward, that the Enemy were assembled in force, to make an incursion on our frontier, I ordered Col. Hazen's Regt. and the six Companies of Col. Van Schaick's to Albany... [More]
Sunday, June 09, 2013
Armed American Radio Tonight
Per host Mark Walters, on tonight's show:
Ernie Emerson and Larry Yatch bring the Way of the Warrior presentation to the show.
I'll be joining in at 10 to discuss fears of a national gun registry in light of revelations about the Obama regime tracking Americans' communications, plus whatever else comes up.
Click here to find a station near you or to listen via live streaming.
Losing the Mandate of Heaven
Anti-gunners exploiting author’s negligence and guilt in ‘gun death’ story
That’s because, evidently, the only healthy man is one who is incompetent, whiny, weak and loud, who bemoans his doubts and fears for all to hear, and who downs pills to deal with his guilt and turmoil. Any other male archetype is destructive. At least that’s what those who have hijacked and inverted terms like “progressive” and “liberal” are counting on people swallowing. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner notes a pathological need of the deficient to insist that all men share their inadequacies.
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