Journey to Nowhere

In a lot of places, folks won’t respond by trying to match your passive-aggressive cleverness with a tweet. They’ll knock you on your ass. [More]

Yeah, we know that about most of you guys, the shallowness, the narcissism, the effete smugness, and the provincial ignorance. But your "personal odyssey" reads more like a script for one of the more trivial and predictable Tom Hanks movies. All that's missing is the lip lock with Meg Ryan at the end as the music takes over, the camera moves up and away, and the credits start to scroll. 

You still, evidently, think it's all about you and your reactions to different environments and stimuli.

I found this comment from reader "JR48" to be the most true, insightful and worthwhile thing out of the whole four pages, reproduced here because I can't get the link to work correctly:

You still don't get it. The greatest hope of the average Joe for political journalists is not that they find their Kentucky, but that they remember the history of their profession.

Journalists were supposed to be part of the checks on tyrannical governance, to report the truth, not to be a part of the story. It was never about 'you' or 'I', it was about being a voice for the people. And someone who would be really good at that, would naturally end up being a hero. It's the place where journalism is a calling, not a stepping stone towards being part of the corrupt nature of the system. Where nests are feathered and the point is lost.

When or if you ever discover what you really were supposed to be doing in DC, then we can have a conversation. I applaud your attempts, but you've only just started your journey.

This is so much bigger than individual players, the politicians du jour or the political posturing of the day. This is about a fundamental tenant of how this country was supposed to work. Go to where the story is, follow it to the end of the road, tell the truth, and you could be a beacon of light of redemption for all that is oh so very wrong. You want to know what the people want? They want THAT and they can't get it. And it's absolutely the reason why they hate the media, despise politicians and despair at what their country has become.

[Via Dan Gifford]

This Day in History: December 19

Whereas by the act of General assembly for establishing a board of Auditors the said board was authorized to allow pensions and sums in gross to a certain extent to officers and souldiers of the army or navy raised by act of general assembly and disabled in the service and to the widows of those slain or dying therein, which allowances having been made in paper currency have by the depreciation of that become inadequate to the benevolent purposes of the said act: Be it therefore enacted by the General assembly that all such allowances made or to be made shall be paiable in specie, the Auditors taking care that they be properly reduced where in consideration of such depreciation they shall have been made larger than they be when to be paid in specie. [More]

Chief dismisses ‘silly debate’ over media machine gun conflation

The anti-gunners don’t get to start and perpetuate such confusion and then have their apologists dismiss arguments pointing out their deception as “silly.” They’d like to, but when they try, the dishonest tactic should be exposed. [More]

This evening's Gun Rights Examiner report notes if the antis don't want to get into silly arguments, they shouldn't start and perpetuate them.

Violent Crime to Plummet in DC

Just you wait and see... [More]

We're the Only Ones Able-Bodied Enough

On October 24, the Houston Police Department announced the results of its yearlong investigation into the shooting death of Brian Claunch, a mentally ill double amputee killed by an officer last September after refusing to drop a pen. HPD cleared the officer, Matthew Marin, of any wrongdoing. [More]

Apparently because they couldn't prove he knew it was wrong...

[Via Florida Guy]

We're the Only Ones Clairvoyant Enough

I see cold, dead hands... [More]

Oh, and you might want to put off buying that 40-pound bag of dog food...

[Via Florida Guy]

Ho, Ho, Ho...

Trends: Americans buying guns as Christmas gifts [More]

Anthony Martin notes a "surefire" way to avoid regifting.

And Doug Rink reminds us that sometimes, we shouldn't want to ring out the old and ring in the new.

Stop the Threat: Fighting Back

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Look at Me Damien! It's All for You!

Barbara Walters takes a leap of faith. [More]

Running the Asylum

"It's not so much a safety issue. It's a social conflict issue," said Frank Jenks, a natural resource specialist with Interior's Bureau of Land Management, which oversees 245 million acres. He adds that urbanites "freak out" when they hear shooting on public lands. [More]

 Ah, hoplophobes. So in other words, public policy is going to be dictated by the mentally ill?

Home Rule

Wallowa County became the nation's latest jurisdiction to pass a Second Amendment preservation ordinance, a victory for local gun rights activists who argued the measure was urgently needed to counteract the overreach of proposed gun controls in the post-Newtown era. [More] 

This looks like it here.
 
Oh, and "Gaelic Thunder"...?  Go hide under the bed and try not to wet yourself.

[Via Kevin Starrett]

We're the Only Ones Silent Enough

Well, I'd say the "legitimate media" has done its job.  So I guess it's not in Chief Magnus's interests to answer a reasonable question.

Its not like  he hasn't been directly and personally asked.  A couple times now:

All I can figure is he doesn't want to answer, and has no intention of doing so unless the issue is forced to where he can't ignore it.

Why do you suppose that is?

UPDATE:  Chief dismisses ‘silly debate’ over media machine gun conflation

Along with the Purging...

...comes the "reeducation." [More]

Unpersons!  What a novel idea!

Small Arms Survey plans January seminar in Geneva

What is immediately noticeable is a total absence of anyone even remotely sympathetic to an individual and uninfringed right to keep and bear arms having a position of influence in the seminar. [More]

This morning’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes an invitation and recommends the proper wording for the RSVP.

Give 'em What They Want

Or give 'em what they deserve. [More]

MAIG Hatewatch

Bloomberg & Co. still proudly list their affiliation with this hater.

SPLC doesn't have anything to say about a proven racist controlling a city either.  Oh, they've reported on a [David] Gordon Jenkins alright, but that one's a "white supremacist."  Black ones are evidently OK.

Ain't that right, all you f-n crackers?

This Day in History: December 18

Indeed the Men of Influence must form the Manners of the People. They can operate more towards cultivating the Principles and fixing the Habits of Virtue, than all the Force of Laws. [More]

So Much for that "Wall of Separation"

So if they're going to open their doors for services based on political beliefs, and keep out members of the public who don't share in the collectivist faith, why should they enjoy tax exempt status? [More]

Being a sole protestor shows leadership. Hat's off for that. And he showed perfect media presence and control.

Being more immature, I'd have been tempted to do a Charles Laughton impersonation, just to screw with' em.

Burlington Updates

The latest from VFSC:

• VFSC Burlington Report #9
• Appeal to Mayor Weinberger

If you're a Vermont gun owner, I'm sure you've told all your gun owner friends about this, right?

And that you appreciate all the hard work and long hours being done by volunteers who have their own lives to live, and kicked in to help in order to show your appreciation and support?

Thank You, Captain Obvious

Hickenlooper: New Gun Laws Had No Impact on Arapahoe HS Shooting [More]

None of them will, moron.

All they do is enable and guarantee more.

Which means "progressives" will insist on expanding restrictions.

[Via cydl]

I'll Believe It...

...when I see it. [More]

[Via everrest]

24

Survey shows nearly two dozen Ohio schools authorize carrying of guns to improve kids' safety [More]

It's a beginning.

If You Didn't Want to Get Raped...

...you shouldn't have worn such provocative clothes. [More]

Isn't that what they're saying?

[Via Michael G]

How Can You Tell Steve Lindley is Lying?

Read the last line and see for yourself. [More]

Oh, and as for the gun owner who whines otherwise, sorry, but you do have a choice.  You always have a choice.

It won't affect you personally because you abide by all the laws? Seriously?

You keep believing that and keep making excuses. And keep on abiding, no matter what they impose next.

We seek not your counsel nor your arms.

[Via Dave Licht]

It's Payback Time

Too bad it didn't come out of McGinn's pocket. [More]

Old Meets New

I wonder how this would do against this. Or this.  Or...

We're the Only Ones Surpassing Enough

Americans Killed by Cops Now Outnumber Americans Killed in Iraq War [More]

Funny, how "monopoly of violence" fetishists are so quiet about this... for now.

It's not that they don't want to disarm you LEOS, have rules requiring you to check out your weapons at the start of an assigned shift and check them back in at the end of it-- it's just if they let you know that'll be coming once they've secured other objectives, you might balk at helping them get there.

The thing is, you guys who will apparently follow any order and not break the code of silence, you who abuse your authority, you whose highest priority is to make it home at the end of your shift and to hell if the people you're falsely presumed to protect and serve do, haven't exactly been making any friends.

One note of caution about the way things are presented on the linked site:  I don't accept on blind faith that 5,000 were "murdered" by the police. I'd have to see that explained before assuming that none of those were legitimate DGUs against bad and dangerous freelance predators.  That said, I'd love to see a credible breakdown, and have no doubt just from stories posted here that many (most?) are ruled justifiable and consistent with department protocols just because they can be.

[Via Jeremy H]

A Compelling Argument

But I’ve always suspected the guys bragging about their big guns are compensating for a lack of size elsewhere. [More] 

 Gee, Jeff, we've never heard that before.  Man, you sure are original and clever!

"Locked and loaded with fear," Jeff? Projecting, are we?

That this is the level of editorial argument offered in The Toledo Blade should hardly be surprising. They've got nothing else, so they have to set loose the trolls and hope incendiary responses might heat up flagging interest in unhinged gatekeeper govsuck media.

Oh look, they're also upset about guns being used in the new GI Joe movie.  Seriously. These guys are like a South Park episode.

[Via Gerald S]

It Ain't Over 'til it's Over

But if today's Sales Update email from the Civilian Marksmanship Program is an indication, manufacturers remain stretched and consumer demand remains strong... [More]

It's almost like there's a determined minority out there or something...

We're the Only Ones Accident-Prone Enough

"I really believe that until today when we advised him what happened, I really believe he had no idea he was the one that fired the shot," Lavender said. [More] 

Seriously? That doesn't make things even more inexcusable?

Hey, I wonder if she'd shot him if she'd be on paid leave...

Nothin' Says Lovin'...

...like someone in the oven. [More]

Ain't that right, Mr.Nobel Peace Prize winner...?

I wonder why he wants those guys to have guns but not us.

Even Yul doesn't get it.

A Sipsey Street Exclusive

Mike has exclusive observations on "sensitive investigative matters". [More]

And exclusive documentation to back them up.

It can't be important though, because no "real reporter" will touch it.

New Jersey gun laws gave killer carjackers lethal advantage

‘Issuance of the permit is almost completely discretionary, and New Jersey courts have upheld the policy of strictly limiting permits ‘to persons specifically employed in security work . . . and to others who can establish an urgent necessity for carrying guns for self-protection’,” USA Carry reports. [More]

Cowardly monsters enabled by “progressive” laws can strike anytime, anywhere. Assuming otherwise is an illusion predators “on the street” and stalking the corridors of power are counting on us not seeing through.

District of Corruption

Contemplate, enjoy and share.  I did. [Watch]

Laughed out loud a few times, too, through the painful truth of things...

A Disciple of Christ

God Damn Guns [More] 

Apparently because guns are our Moloch or some such.

Funny, and all this time I thought they were a penis substitute.

Y'ever get the feeling some of these people ain't quite right?

Yes, We Have No Bananas

“I can tell you with near certainty that climate change is behind these pests,” she said. [More]

I'm sure Mr. Beale would agree with her.

Funny thing, though...

Y'know, after observing time and again that for "Progressives," every day is Opposite Day, after noting the clamoring from vested interest bureaucrats, collectivist politicians, and media cheerleaders who never saw a seizure of power or a chance to control more wealth that they didn't jump at, you'll pardon me if I suspect that anyone who doesn't question such "because I said so" pronouncements is simply bananas.

A Republican Priority

Increasing the ranks of Democrats... [More]

And no, of course it won't affect their grades. Even though only the most disingenuous would argue that the uninsulated "single issue" will remain unaffected.

We're Not the Only Ones Hopeful Enough

There may be hope, however.  A lawsuit is currently being prepared against Sunnyvale to prevent this ordinance from taking effect.  San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors also adopted a very similar magazine ban.  And, on November 19, the San Francisco Veteran Police Officers Association filed a lawsuit, supported by the National Rifle Association, in federal court challenging it.  A lawsuit against Sunnyvale will be filed soon. [More]

Oh, good-- the complaint includes "resident ... law-abiding citizen[s]" and is not limited to "Only Ones." The wording of the NRA article didn't really convey that.
  
Kurt has more.

Funny Thing About "Violence"

Evidently, if you have the right permissions, it somehow transmutes into "dignity." [More]

Funny, how if "suicide" is the prime culprit, the same crowd wants these guys to have all the guns.

Piled Higher and Deeper

Just as an educated suburbanite drives a Prius as a badge of virtue... [More]

I've read enough.  Figures the guy went to Vassar.

Why do I suspect sockpuppet "Professor Publius" is either his secret identity or one of his friends?

Herschel shares his thoughts.

This Day in History: December 17

By the testimonials of the General Officers under whom Capt. de Frey has more immediately served, it fully appears that during his continuance in the Army of the United States he acted with the bravery and good conduct of an officer and the Reputation of a Gentleman. Given under my hand and seal at Philadelphia the 17th day of Decemr 1781—[More]

Armed American Radio Redux

Mark Walters and sidekick Sean "Seanto" Young hosted:

• Hour One: Alan Gottlieb
• Hour Two: "The Gunny" R. Lee Ermey
• Hour Three: Yours truly, George "Mad Ogre" Hill, Kris Koenig (producer of "Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire).

Controversy points to value of NRA director transparency, gun owner involvement

Unfortunately, gun owner interest in finding out such information is practically nonexistent, as is the interest of the vast majority of NRA members in determining who leads the Association. [More]

Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes there’s a real story underneath all the infighting, and it reflects worse on most gun owners than it does on “shall not be infringed”-challenged NRA board candidates.

100 Stories

And these bedwetters couldn't find even one about a DGU? [More]

Of course they could. They just didn't want to.

[Via Dave Licht]

If This Means We Can Buy It at Firesale Prices...

...I'm in. [More]

I agree with Herschel. Let the Marxist "public employee" unions divest themselves of a hot commodity.

Murder Magnets

Good term.  [More]

Why not use it?

[Via Michael G]

Believe Us Because We Say So

The FBI would not provide specific details of this case or others they've consulted on because many are ongoing and involve people who have not been charged with crimes. [More]

Well, since you guys at Holder's Justice have stopped all "gunwalking," can you at least tell us how many Fast and Furious shootings you've "disrupted"?

[Via Geordan]

Or a Good Signal

I suppose it's how you look at it. [More]

Me, I love it when they do that.

That's the Question, Alright

Press for an answer every chance you get. [More]

Who knows what glimpses into blackened souls will be revealed for us to be able to highlight as great reasons for saying "No"?

A Public Service for Anti-Gunners

You know how you "guys" like to attack gun owners with comments about needing substitutes for small penises, but don't quite know how to dismiss female gun owners?

Well thankfully, Mari McAvenia, over at Bill Moyer's latest panty-wringer, provides a solution:

Get as many guns as you like, dear. In my opinion that only makes you a "little man with tits", though.

Dang if that doesn't sound like a description of Josh Hor... but I digress. Thanks Mari! Now to the rest of you state-worshiping progs, she's given you the tool. Pick it up and start using it!

Please?

"Progressive" Town USA

No jobs, no hope - and surveillance cameras everywhere. The strange, sad story of Camden [More]

Oh, I don't know --it's not so strange. Matter of fact, it's exactly what I would have expected.

[Via Florida Guy]

The Secret Life of Richard Eskow

The Second Amendment crowd is misreading the amendment in whose name they struggle... [More] 

OK, flesh it out for us, pally. Give it your best shot. Or are we to simply accept "Richard Eskow said it, I believe it, that settles it" on faith?

We’re not here to judge them, but there is a through-line that reaches from their innermost fantasies to the deaths of children in Newtown.

As with all things "progressive," every day is Opposite Day. Of course he's here to judge us -- that's precisely what he's doing by projecting his own personal fantasies in order to paint millions of gun owners as the ones detached from reality.

The guy dreams of a monopoly of violence.  Can there be a sicker fantasy?

Constitutional Carry in Ohio

After talking to some folks in the know about the chances of this in the legislature, I'm told it has none with the current crew. [More]

Any Which Way They Can

The antis will attack freedom any time, anywhere and any which way they can. Kurt shows us one more example. [More]

That's why those who advocate "compromise" on anything are fooling themselves (at best) and undermining the rest of us.

Virginia Dares

I am for... [More]

Who the hell cares what you're for, you stupid commie?

My understanding of the Second Amendment...

...is either severely flawed, childish and ignorant, or, more likely, you're just a liar. Or all of these.

Either way, the more strident these useful idiots become in their spittle-flecked rants, and the more demanding, the more of their insidious end game they reveal. That can work to our advantage.  Their less disciplined and more immature fanatics have totally shredded the "no one wants to take your guns" protest, and are well on their way to mortally wounding the "common sense" and "reasonable" arguments in the eyes of all but the most zealous and least consequential.

So thanks, Ginnie (hell of a presumptuous nom de plume there).  Now go quiver and hiss somewhere -- you've used up your entertainment potential, and now you're simply irritating.

[Via several of you]

This Day in History: December 16

I this morning recd the inclosed diary from my Intelligencer stationed in the High lands of Middle Town. by it Your Excly will be informed of the Sailling of a very considerable fleete from Sandy Hook—I am Sorry I have it not in my power to form an opinion of there distination or what they have on board—perhaps a few days may enable me to give some Acct. of them. [More]

Tonight on Armed American Radio

Host Mark Walters will be joined in hour one by Alan Gottlieb of the Second Amendment Foundation and in our two by R. Lee Ermey. The hour three "Roundtable" will include yours truly, George "Mad Ogre" Hill, Neil W. McCabe from Human Events, and an update on "Assaulted" from producer Kris Koenig.

The program broadcasts from 8 to 11 p.m. Eastern. Click here to find a station near you or to listen via live streaming.  You can also watch the studio feed at IRF News, courtesy of producer Sean "Seanto" Young.

Weekend Links

Longtime readers know my weekend posting on WoG is typically limited to announcements of new GunRights Examiner columns and radio appearances -- I simply don't have time on the weekends to devote the requisite time to doing individual blog posts for the tips many of you send me every day, and ask understanding on that.

That said, others do create content after my slowdown kicks in that ought to receive wider attention, so I'm going to try to at least link to some of those, typically stuff you won't see in the "legitimate media."

This post may expand if I get time to add more links.

• Sipsey Street Exclusive: "Sensitive Investigative Matters." From the latest FBI Domestic Investigations and Operations Guide 
• The “Convention of States” Scam, the War over the Constitution, and how the States Sold the Reserved Powers to the Feds
• Another gun-free school zone failure on eve of Sandy Hook
• Arapahoe gunman ‘dedicated,’ ‘bright,’ ‘socialist,’ and anti-gun?
• Did Paul Ryan sacrifice the 2nd Amendment for a budget deal?  
• Happy Bill of Rights Day 2013

Bloomberg state-level gun threat recalls little-heeded warning

“Bloomberg’s MAIG expanding ‘action group’ efforts to states,” this column reported in July. “[The] anti-gun group has quietly been registering its lobbying efforts in several states … The Mayors Against Illegal Guns Action Group, a 501(c)(4) corporation, has registered with numerous states since September of last year.” [More]

Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes a little noticed and largely ignored warning is quickly coming to pass as all the parts fall into place. Will you be informed, ready and engaged? Those with an eye on your guns are counting on the answer being “No.”

Did We End Phony, Evil "No Guns Zones"?

No. [More]

Until we focus on that, we've done nothing to diminish incentives.

Mugging Gone Wrong

Tonight on ATSNtv's "Stop the Threat"... [Details]

Full of Sound and Fury

All Bloomberg's "demands" truly are "a tale told by an idiot." [More]

Ultimately, unless we surrender, it signifies nothing. That's up to me and you.

Choose Your Side

The decision is yours. [Watch]

By the time it  becomes someone else's, it will be too late.

[Via Skip]

Why Not Try a Different Approach?

Why not take the Ronnie Barrett approach and tell him to go to hell, and that he and his "Only Ones" can do without guns? [More]

I don't want to do business with anyone who does bushiness with him.  I want to know who does so I can tell them to go to hell.

I don't think "our side" should help thug regimes train, either.

[Via Lane]

Neseman

What a lying ass. [More]

Lousy cartoonist, too.

Meanwhile, Deep Behind Enemy Lines...

SAF Stops California A.G. From Derailing Challenge To 10-Day Waiting Period [More]

Fight for every inch of ground where you're not forced to retreat.  Because if you don't, they'll take it and use the advanced position to launch their next attack.

[Via Geordan]

Don't Quit Your Day Job?

Tonight I was raided by a joint DEA / ATF task force in connection with my day job at the cannabis dispensary. They actually revoked my FFL and took every fire arm I was in possession of, which included your guns and receivers. [More] 

I haven't seen any confirmation of this anywhere, so if anyone has any knowledge, please share it.

I now the feds haven't recognized state medical marijuana initiatives, and ATF specifically said users are prohibited, but I'm not aware of a rule that says if you work in a dispensary and don't use it that you can then be singled out like this.

Update: I asked a respected source if he was aware of any rule about that, and here's his reply:

No, not at all. Never heard of such a thing. Always more to these stories though. Seizing the guns too is a big step. Suggests to me there's something criminal afoot, or they would just take the FFL and leave the guns to be taken in by the licensee personally.

[Via bondmen]

So They're Not All Like Piers Morgan?

I understand this guy's a Brit. [More]

[Via Michael G]

Blaming the Tools

Against defenseless women and children, Adam Lanza could have racked up the same body count with an axe.

We're the Only Ones Unaware Enough

The four sergeants and three officers involved were unaware that it's legal to open carry in city parks and has been since gun laws changed statewide in 2003.[More]

Great, so these ignorant boobs are out there enforcing non-existent "laws" under force of arms.  The guy's lucky he wasn't killed.

The City of Colorado Springs has paid $23,500 to a man mistakenly arrested for carrying an open weapon.

No, the people of Colorado Springs paid him.  Hell, factoring state and federal plunder shared with municipalities into the equation, we probably all did. Not that we can count on the "real reporters" at "Colorado's News Leader" to make their viewers aware of that.

[Via VJT]

How Will That Foot Do...

...against arms? [More]

Keep stomping and we may find out.

Congress Bans Wooden Cannons

Jeff Knox weighs in on the Undetectable Firearms Act reauthorization. [More]

Insurrectionists

It does get ugly. [More]

Conventional Thinking

Don't listen to those who espouse it. [More]

This Day in History: December 13

[More]

Chief mum on ‘submachinegun’ clarification inquiry

The reason for the question is obvious to gun rights advocates. “Authorized Journalists” are continually conflating select fire weapons capable of automatic fire with semi-automatic firearms that, while they may appear similar to those who don’t know any better, only fire one shot per squeeze of the trigger. And that is just what those who wish to ban such weapons are counting on. [More]

This evening’s Gun Rights Examiner report questions some “automatic” media assumptions.

Let Me Get This Straight

We can honor a victim's memory by making ourselves more vulnerable to masked psycho gunmen who steal their weapons? [More]

And I guess asking what influence Nick Meli may have had would be insensitive at a time like this, or maybe spoil the narrative?

[Via Rhett B]

Miss Congeniality

Right. It was about personality. [More]

The WaPo and the lying "progressive" gungrabbers (but I repeat myself) said it, I believe it, that settles it.

[Via Train of Abuses]

They Want Stories?

Give 'em stories. [More]

We're the Only Ones Getting a Head Enough

Picture this guy in a medieval torturer's outfit. [More]

[Via Florida Guy]

What's Happening

Actually, it started happening yesterday, but I'm just finding out about it now. [More]

By all means, make your voice heard.

I know, you refuse to join Facebook or Twitter.

There are those who are counting on having a clear field with no opposition.

[Via Sean Y]

Gates of Fire

[More]

[Via William T]

We're the Only Ones Acquitted Enough

I wonder if I could use the "I thought he had a gun" defense...? [More]

[Via William T]

If They Sink Any Deeper...

They'll be at crush depth... [More]

State Gun Group Sells Out!

But in a good way... [More]

In under 21/2 hours? Now that's grassroots activism!

Maybe Moms Demand Action can raffle off a pair of these...

Making a List and Checking It Twice...

Gonna tweet to the naughty and nice... [More]

To Whom It May Concern

While metal 3D printing opens new vistas, it also raises anew concerns about home-made firearms. [More]

True. For instance, I'm concerned about evil totalitarians and useful idiot Luddites interfering with what could be the start of something wonderful.

I thought that site was supposed to be about the benefits of technology. These guys just had to let their anti-progress "progressive" (every day is Opposite Day, remember?) leanings surface and stick that dig in there, didn't they?

[Via Neil W]

One-Stop Shopping

USRKBA.Org Newsfeeds... [More]

Speaking of Ridiculous

You tell 'em, Old Yellowstain... [More]

Taking the Antis to School

Good news from Florida! [More]

[Via Andrea Shea King]

We're the Only Ones Hearkening Back to a Simpler Time Enough

[More]

[Via E. David Quammen]

Anger Management

[More]

Yeah, by all means, please read it.

Then use the comments under the story to express your anger in an environment where your moderators hold no sway.

You guys never did answer any of my questions.  And the most recent post that upset you so raises several more.

What Is It with LTCs These Days?

First we had Smilin' Bob, and now this Morris Dees-worshiper shows up and gives orders to his subordinate officers to heed the conflation and advance the agenda. [More]

Just Plain Cool

Not gun or freedom-related per se, but definitely part of "the pursuit of happiness"... [More]

A Solution to the Problem

When it comes to guns, Dr. Ben Carson still doesn't get it [More]

Here's a novel idea: Why not support someone who does?

Oh, look:

He's a commie-lover, too.

This guy is major fail.  There's not only no time to put him through a learning curve, when it comes to leaders, you shouldn't need to.

This Day in History: December 12

The Secretary at War, Major Genl Lincoln, under whose orders the prisoners of War now more immediately fall, convinced that a strict hand will be necessary over the British in particular, is about removing all those to Lancaster and to this City, where they will be closely confined under Continental Guards. [The Foreigners, who are more tractable,] will be left in the Frontier Towns. [More]

Burlington withholding more ‘gun ordinance’ documents from public scrutiny

If the city is successful in its quest, it would have “the power to arrest, prosecute, imprison, fine and seize the property of citizens,” VFSC observed. Yet it is refusing to share what should be public information on its activities to undermine the right of all Vermonters to keep and bear arms. [More] 

Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes “progressive” transparency in government means they not only won’t let you see a thing, they’ll be in your face about it.

A Man's Man

I’d been trained in mass-shooting protocol through the Department of Justice’s Safe Schools program... [More]

No wonder you were helpless, useless to yourself and everyone around you, admit you made "foolish" choices, and didn't even have the presence of mind to realize you had a cell phone.

So your solution is to disarm the rest of us who may not fall to pieces, and want different options than to run, hide and pray we're lucky while those around us are being slaughtered?

And then you dare to pull out the "who needs more than five rounds to kill a deer?" non-argument?

Here's the kicker:

I considered myself a man’s man, someone who would, if need be, sacrifice himself for others. I learned I’m not as stalwart a soul as I thought. My shame is the most significant lingering impact of the shooting, and no amount of counseling (I’ve had plenty) or comforting words (folks have been ever so kind) can erase the psychological scars.

Oh, that explains so much.  The guy doesn't dare face what it would mean if someone didn't fall apart and actually prevailed through preparation and decisiveness.

[Via Russ S]

We're the Only Ones Disabled Enough

Nice "work" if you can get it.  [More]

I checked out his Facebook page. I wish I could afford a new Jeep and a Cape Cod vacation, but if I have an accident with a stapler, I have to pay $5k out of pocket before my co-pays kick in.

[Via Michael G]

No One Wants to Take Your Guns

Except for all the gungrabbers, that is...  [More]