Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Scary Ghost Story

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We're the Only Ones Over-Bearing Enough

Herschel looks at some award-winning official "animal rights " terrorists. [More]

This Day in History: January 21

We are in a poor situation to contend with a very superior force. Our men are almost naked for want of overalls and shirts, and the greater part of the army barefoot. We have no rum, or prospect of any; none within four hundred miles of us, and little or none providing in Virginia ; and if there were ever so much there, the difficulty of transportation would prevent our getting it, as we were four weeks without ammunition since we have been in the lower country, and a plenty of this article waiting at Charlotte for the means of transportation. Had the enemy got knowledge, and availed themselves of our situation, they might have ruined us. [More]

Monday, January 20, 2014

Lambretta asked if hateful use of trademarked name is authorized

This message will be shared with American gun owners, who will notice if you silently allow the Lambretta name to be affiliated with people who think they are pigs and wish them dead, or if you instead do something meaningful and sincere about it. [More]
Die, gunpigs, die!

This evening’s Gun Rights Examiner report asks some trademark holders if they’re sure that’s the way they want their name to be represented.

UPDATE: Proof of delivery...

Last Night on Armed American Radio

Morgan Boatman, author, activist and son of the late, great gun-writer Robert Boatman (“Living with Glocks”, “Living with the Big Fifty”, and “Living with the 1911″ among others) returns to AAR with a unique new concept to keep people practicing proper preparation and awareness techniques.  The great Alan Gottlieb, founder of the Second Amendment Foundation the CCRKBA talks current events with AAR Washington Editor Neil McCabe of Guns and Patriots over at Human Events.com.  The third hour sees David Codrea, a SHOT show update from George Hill and commentary from Morgan Boatman.

New York City deleted from MAIG member roster

That page features a scrolling list of member cities with one noticeable absence: MAIG's and Michael Bloomberg’s flagship New York City. [More]

Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes a significant admission that’s been buried to keep it from being noticed. Considering the agenda of the “legitimate media,” I don’t expect that to change.

Alas, Babylon

Mike writes about "The Firearms and Ammunition of "Alas, Babylon": Pat Frank, Credible Deterrence of Evil and the .22 Long Rifle Ammo Famine." [More]

MLK Day Message...

...from Colion Noir... [More]

Massive Noncompliance?

One can hope. [More]

[Via Florida Guy]

Or Lack Thereof

A comment left under my El Salvador article is illustrative:
Get the Hell Outta Here!
"The pattern could be repeated in Brazil, or Mexico, or “murder capital” Honduras"
Brazil? Check. Mexico? Check. Honduras? Eh ehhhhhhhh. Honduras has LAX gun laws.
You appear to think having the highest murder rate in the world must mean you have tight gun control, regardless of what the gun laws (or lack of them in Honduras' case) actually are. The sooner you guys see past this the more we might move on and find workable, long-term solutions.
"Lax"? "lack of them in Honduras' case"?

From GunPolicy.org:
"Guiding gun control legislation in Honduras includes the Act on the Control of Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives and Other Related Materials (Decree 30 of 2000)

Guns in Honduras are regulated by the Ministry of Defence and the Preventive Police

In Honduras, only licensed gun owners may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

In Honduras gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every four years

In Honduras, authorities maintain a record of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition

Licensed firearm owners in Honduras are permitted to possess up to five firearm

In Honduras, the law requires that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register
Authorities in Honduras are known to have implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation

As a member of the Central American Integration System (SICA), Honduras is party to the 2007 Central American Programme on Small Arms Control and the Code of Conduct of Central American States on the Transfer of Arms, Ammunition, Explosives and Other Related Material

On 14 November 1997, as a member of the Organisation of American States (OAS), Honduras adopted the Inter-American Convention against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Explosives, Ammunition and Other Related Materials (CIFTA), a legally binding multilateral treaty of which the OAS is depository. The CIFTA Convention has since been signed and ratified  by Honduras

The Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development, a diplomatic initiative aimed at addressing the interrelations between armed violence and development, was signed in 2006  by Honduras.

The United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has been signed and ratified  by Honduras

On 21 July 2001, Honduras committed to a consensus decision of the United Nations to adopt, support and implement the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects"
But wait, as Billy Mays used to say, there's more!
Under Article 8 of Title II, Chapter I of the Act on the Control of Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives and Other Related Materials, automatic weapons of any kind are forbidden in Honduras, as well as silencers and high-precision guns, such as sniper rifles.

in 2003, the government passed a law banning several types of military-issue assault rifles from private possession. Legislative Power Decree 101-2003 gave a 90-day grace period to surrender all weapons prohibited under Article 8, along with weapons described in the new law, without fear of criminal or civil prosecution and provided an incentive of 1,000 lempiras (US$52.92) per weapon surrendered.
Under Decree Number 69-2007, signed into law on June 29, 2007, private citizens were restricted to register only up to five firearms and are no longer permitted to carry their firearms in public unless they are being transported and in the proper manner.

Additionally, firearms cannot be carry while on a motorcycle unless the bearer is a law enforcement officer.


The legal carry of a firearm by his owner, either apparent or openly, is only allowed in the spaces of private property such as homes, businesses, workshops, ranches, farms and similar only by their owners. It is also permitted to openly carry to employees performing duties of surveillance and security in public and private businesses, industrial, of service, agricultural, and private security, and strictly in the assigned places and time of employment, in compliance with the requirements of identification, use of uniforms, and other required by this or other law.


In regards to the transport of firearms, Article 27A, third paragraph, explains that firearms can be transported on the streets, in public spaces or areas, public transportation and private vehicles when:

...the weapon carried by his owner is kept or contained in a case or container that does that permit its immediate use... and,
...should be kept on the glove compartment or visible storage areas in the vehicle.
In regards to openly carrying firearms in public, Article 27A, fourth paragraph, states:

At no time is permitted to openly carry weapons on the streets, public areas, public transportation vehicles, public institutions or commercial establishments, [of] industrial, of service, recreational, and any other space where people gather, except under the circumstances described on the first paragraph.
In regards to bringing firearms to Honduras, Article 30 makes the possession of a firearm while in transit through Honduras illegal and requires visitors and tourists who will engage in hunting and shooting sport activities to register and request temporary import permits with the Ministry of Security prior to traveling to Honduras.

I could go on, but the point has been made.


Aren't those the "workable long-term solutions" we're told are needed here?



If that’s your starting point for “lax” and “lack of,” why would I want to “move on” with you on anything?
About the only thing I agree with you on is your screen name.

It Depends on What the Meaning of the Word "Reform" Is

This appears to narrow down the definition... [More]

The Last Best Hope

Communism. [More]

That's why we want your guns, silly...

[Via Michael G]

We're the Only Ones Private Enough

Oh you think that, do you? [More]

Well...as long as it's just between us...

We're the Only Ones Fulfilling Special Needs Enough

Kudos to the vet for refusing to be intimidated into turning over his camera phone. [More]

Now we need to find out who Mr. Clean is.

Start and stop the video during the "punch." He really leaned back for a windup and put his full force behind it. It kind of looks like an elbow to the face instead of a fist.

Why does he think he can get away with such conduct?  Well, if his partner had been doing her job, she'd have arrested him on the spot.

Any bets if we ever see the arrest report she'll have backed him to the hilt?

People are getting awful damn tired of this. And angry.

When they've had enough...

Oh, but that would never happen here.

Just ask Pearl Pearson.

What?

Tales from the Kleptocracy

Nice work if you can get it, eh, Raymond? [More]

For a guy who makes a damn good living at "communications," would somebody please take a look at his LinkedIn profile summary and explain to me what the hell it is he actually does?

Speaking of "buybacks," Dean Weingarten sees some opportunities for those who know what to look for.

ATF’s New Appropriation Bill

I briefly touched on the bill here. Joshua Prince has some additional thoughts [More]

And he also has identified and asks "ATF’s New Shenanigans with Electronic Acquisition and Disposition Records – Who’s Ready to Challenge Them?

Farragutless

Liston Matthews introduces us to Mayor Ralph McGill. [More]

I'd check if he was on the MAIG roster, but for some reason that part of the website has been down for a full week now...

"A Pro-Gun Democrat from Arkansas"

Here's Mike Ross addressing the NRA annual meeting's at the Celebration of American Values Leadership Forum in 2009, going after that coveted "A" rating... [Watch]

Here's Mike Ross showing us the quality and depth of his values and leadership:
No one is more pro-gun than I am.  No one enjoys hunting as much as I do. These weapons that have been used in these horrendous slayings aren’t the type of guns I hunt with or anyone else hunts with.
Any questions?  Aside from wondering if that video will stay up?


Harvey

Yeah, in addition to being bloody-minded, he's delusional... [More]

This Day in History: January 20

Two things appear to me to be greatly necessary as the basis, and foundation of all the arrangements of the ensuing Campaign—Vizt Effectual measures for filling up the Army, & certain prospects of being able to support it. [More]

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Tonight on Armed American Radio

In Hour One, host Mark Walters welcomes author Morgan Boatman, son of legendary gun writer Robert Boatman. Alan Gottlieb of the Second Amendment Foundation and Neil W. McCabe of Human Events join in for Hour Two.  George "Mad Ogre" Hill and yours truly will call in for Hour Three.

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 Sean "Seanto" Young's IRF News.

‘Stand Your Ground’ rally attendees brave cold to support gun rights in Ohio

Per a post by Noice on Facebook after the event, other grassroots groups with a presence at the rally included “Central Ohio Carry, Ohio Carry, Northeast Ohio Carry [and] Southwest Ohio Carry. We were all there in force!” [More]
Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes while most relaxed in the warmth of their homes today, a “happy few” trekked several hours to then stand in bitter cold winds and send the message: We will not disarm.

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Oregon gun group says senator ‘lying’ about ‘registration’ bill

“So the question is how is this not a registration bill?” OFF asked. [More]
Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes “progressive” gun-grabbers doing what they do best.

Friday, January 17, 2014

How About "¿No?"

[More]
[Spanish language folks: How's the internet translator working?]

MAIG removes members list from website after Bloomberg embarrassment exposed

The roster was present on the site on Saturday, when this column pointed out hostility between the former mayor and his replacement (a screenshot was included to show the segment of the New York roster still featuring Bloomberg), and by Monday, the first workday after that column was published, the drop down menu to identify members by state and city had disappeared from the coalition page. [More]
Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes a mysterious disappearance and asks: Could Bloomberg’s detestability be his Achilles Heel with other anti-gunners? And is de Blasio going to join MAIG or not?

Duck Season

David J. Theroux has a two-parter over at patheos:
He makes good points to show the utter intolerance and hypocrisy of the hive-minded.

Remember, with "Progressives," every day is opposite day, as the spittle-flecked rage from those demanding banishment proved. Just ask the same crowd about the "Hollywood Blacklist," and watch 'em get all self-righteous and bombastic.

Two from the GREs

"Instead, Attempting to be Helpful"...

That woman needs a good talking to. [More]

The Apex Predator

Sure pal. Sure you are. [More]

You never watched "Tropic Thunder," did you?

Funny, that clip mentions Sean Penn.

UPDATE: HiCarry tells me Machete is even more clear-cut as a violator than Spicoli. As for the conclusion about Pokey-Poke at that link, sorry, but the USC pretty clearly says "one year."

The Apartment

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

A Case to Watch

One little pebble can start an avalanche... [More]

That's Some Courtship

Republican gubernatorial contender Tom Foley told the state’s largest gun group Tuesday night that he would block further gun-control legislation if elected, but he has no plans to seek repeal of the sweeping changes to the state’s gun laws approved last year in the wake of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School. [More]
Anybody desperate enough to fall for this line of crap? 

And naturally, the Democrats call this "pandering to the NRA."

EXTRA! BREAKING!

ANTI-GUN POLITICIAN A HYPOCRITE WHEN IT COMES TO OWN DEFENSE! [More]

Gomer?

Overwhelming

Cheers and applause broke out behind the closed doors of the House Appropriations Committee Wednesday after the House passed a 12-part omnibus spending bill by a vote of 359-67, with an overwhelming majority vote from both parties. [More]
With over a billion dollars for BATFU...

Thanks, "both parties"!

$2K for a .32?

An Indian gun manufacturer has made its first gun intended to help women defend themselves against rape. [More]
What, they couldn't just wear the electropanties?

Not that most women there can afford either option...

Father of the Year

The mother sounds like a real prize, too. [More]

If only they would disarm you and me.

More

There will never be enough. [More]

These power-hungry beasts will never be sated.

All in the name of "public safety."

We're the Only Ones Uniquely Well-Behaved Enough

Yeah. That must be it. [More]

This Day in History: January 17

[More]

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Mississippi introduces protection against gun confiscation bill

“Nothing in this section or in any other statute shall be construed to confer upon the Governor or any official or employee of any department, agency or political subdivision of the state the power to: Confiscate or seize a firearm, ammunition, or components of firearms or ammunition from a person who is in lawful possession of such firearm, ammunition, or components of ammunition; or Impose additional restrictions as to the lawful possession, transfer, sale, carrying, storage, display or use of firearms, ammunition, or components of firearms or ammunition.” [More]
This evening’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes a positive move in the Magnolia State. And I note the curiosity that the only news report on this legislative development at this writing originates in the Buckeye State.

Naming Names

My kind of social media... [More]

[Via Alan DP]

The Clock is Ticking

Don't forget, you can still get the free Kindle downloads of "Castigo Cay" and "The Bracken Anthology," but only until midnight. [More]

Eric Cooke Continues to Endear Himself



You-uns remember Eric Cooke...?

Anybody think there are orders he wouldn't follow?

I know, it's not fair to judge him unless I've goose-stepped a mile in his jackboots.

[Via Truth in Politics]

"Unconstitutional State" Redux

The Daily Caller has picked up my latest GUNS Magazine piece about the outrage in Connecticut. [More]

Gun owners unafraid of threatened Weinstein and Streep NRA-bashing film

If Weinstein wishes to spend millions of dollars on a social engineering project, all gun owners need do is nothing, except maybe ridicule him and dare him to. [More]
Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report urges someone who presumes to have the power to make us wish we weren’t alive to give it his best shot.

Ethical Gunmakers

Hooray for the good guys.  [More]

As for the bad, isn't there a word for giving aid and comfort to the enemy?

All aid and comfort?

OFF Alerts

If you're an Oregon gun owner, any excuse you have for not supporting OFF is just that.

You Can Check Out Any Time You Want But You Can Never Leave

I assume that means no more sales to any enforcement agencies and personnel, too, or will Pen. Code, § 32000(b)(4) come into play?  [More]

And while I agree that manufacturers should cease doing business with the state (and not just CA), there's one other group that still provides services that are then turned around and actually used against their members, and no one is saying a word to them about it (well, almost no one).

[Via Florida Guy]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Piers Morgan Paradise...

Blimey! This could "dent trust in police"! [More]

[Via John B]

Shrinks N Guns

GOA asks and answers "Should you lose your gun rights if you visit a shrink?" [More

I'd like to see them do one now addressed to Graham and Cornyn, who evidently have the green light to carry water for the preemptive surrenderers.You know, our "leaders."

An Upstate Insurrection

...many clerks and local police simply ignored the law...[More]
Well, that's not really how I would define "insurrection," but it's a good start.

Let me know when the ones who don't ignore it become personally compelled to not enforce it.

[Via Michael G]

Oh Deer

They're going to start controlling the population in Ithaca by opening a special hunting season. [More]

There's gotta be a better way.  I understand doe sterilization in Cayuga Heights ended up proving problematic, but that's because they only addressed half the problem.

Before the animal murderers start with their wanton slaughter, why not let cervine rights activists try putting condoms on stags?

[Via Michael G]

This Day in History: January 16

In answer to yours of the 14th I can only say, it is my earnest wish you should proceed, if possible, to the southern Army, where you could probably, for some time to come, employ yourself most advantageously; the enemy appearing, by the latest accounts, to have left us in possession of the whole Country, except the Vicinities of Charles Town and Savannah... [More]

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Now THAT's Funny!

GOA just shared this on Facebook. Evidently, someone stickered the ATF booth sign at SHOT!

Misspelling aside, that's hysterical.

Sean Penn owning guns after domestic violence plea raises legal questions

What Penn is even doing with guns in the first place is a mystery, if the reports are true that when partnered with Madonna, he tied her to a chair and beat her up with a baseball bat. The Lautenberg amendment prohibition on gun ownership applies to those convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence, and according to the New York Daily News, “Penn was also charged with felony domestic assault during his marriage to Madonna. He pleaded to a misdemeanor.” [More]

As usual, all the “real reporters” missed the real story. Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report asks how someone with a Lautenberg gun prohibition can have 65 guns to melt down in the first place. Perhaps it would make for a good Five Minute Activism project to ask @ATFHQ...

Sunday's Armed American Radio Program

I meant to post this earlier in the week but got sidetracked, and just now remembered:
Supreme Court case victor Dick Heller joins forces with Rasta Rock Opera musician Stevie Marco to educate kids and bring their message to AAR.  Famed economist, author and Fox News Contributor John R. Lott talks Obama executive orders, David Codrea and George “The Mad Ogre” Hill discuss current events.

The Golden Fudd Award

And the winner is... [More]

 I'm sorry...I realize the guy has made a turnaround, and I admit he has since used his voice and reach to do a lot of good -- but there's just something about this that makes me think... "Really?"

As an aside, anybody think Dick Metcalf will be perceptive enough to pick up on the blatant, can't miss 'em signals the gun establishment is sending him, or will he continue sleeping with the enemy...?

Rejecting the Premises

Attack! Attack! Attack! [More]

Don't cede a thing, language included. Especially language.


[Via James Simpson]

Tonight on ATSNTV's Shooting Destination Night/Stop the Threat: "The Apartment"

About to make some bad choices...
From American Trigger Sports Network Television:
Three college students cheer their team into victory at their apartment, fueled by beer and chips, when they hear a noise that alerts them to thieves trying to steal their car...Stop the Threat host, James B. Towle and guests Rob Pincus, Kelly Muir and Marc MacYoung weigh in on this incident and offer their expert comments in a lively discussion.
Watch on the PURSUIT Channel:
DISH Network: Channel 240 HUNT DirecTV: Channel 604 PRST
Wednesdays 2:00pm PST 5:00pm EST
Thursdays 10:00pm PST
Fridays 6:00pm PST/9:00pm EST
Fridays 1:00am EST


And you can watch past episodes on ATSNTV's YouTube Channel.

The Devil its Due

Evidently a promo for an upcoming horror movie...[Watch]

On the surface it seems funny, but I wonder how people can presume to take liberties to do this to others, and what makes the production studio's risk management department so sure stunts like this won't trigger a heart attack or a physical reaction where someone being startled could injure themselves or others...

Maybe someone who suddenly leaped back can find a good ambulance chaser and claim whiplash...

The Kapo Eli Gat

And what right did they have to decide the fate of 50,000 others? [More] 
They weren't the ones deciding it.

I am unable to find the words to express my contempt for this...this thing.

The article is behind a paywall, but you don't want to reward Haaretz anyway. You can find all you need to know here.

UPDATE: Kurt let me know the original is available via Google cache.

[Via Dave Licht]

Claire on Metcalf

With a side-lesson on Machiavelli... [More]

One Question

How many of you guys would draw down on and arrest me if I let you know, in the course of a civil conversation, that I was carrying a concealed firearm and had neither a "permit" nor a badge? [Watch]

A Game of Inches

She never heard of the Tueller drill? [More]

So now do we need a measuring wheel, and to ask the assailant to hold up a moment while we roll off the distance?  And it's "thirty (30) feet of the threshold or nearest access of entry," so being on the porch doesn't cut it.

I'd like to see somebody give her a laser pointer (no, not that kind) and have her consistently spot 30 feet.

And I assume 29'11" would be cause for a world of legal hurt?

[Via Neil W]

The Fix is In

Everybody who thinks tyrants voluntarily cede power in the absence of a strong self-preservation interest, raise your hand... [More]

All SCOTUS ever has to do to keep bad edicts alive is...nothing.

Which means we either accept them and live under them or...what?

Any Way to Check This Out?

I had my own login an password, I would go to their site and enter a SN. Technically they weren't registering guns, they were recording transactions BUT along with the dealer who last sold the gun (and when) the purchaser's name popped up too. [More]
We're right to be skeptical, but I'd at least like to explore the possibility. Anyone have knowledge of this, and a way to validate it? 

I'd appreciate if the source for this got in touch with me: dcodrea@hotmail.com

[Via bondmen]

First-Person Shooters

I posted a link to Anthony Martin's latest column on Facebook about debunking common mass shooting myths, and some discussion ensued about the effects of video games. One person expressed uncertainty over dismissing them as a cause, and I replied:
My personal belief, not scientific, but just intuitive and based on what I see in life, is that gaming might be a catalyst for some--but anyone that close to the edge could be set off by anything, and attempts to regulate, control and ban would be as "successful" as "gun control"-- in other words, anyone who can't be trusted with a [gun, video game, matches, fill in the blank] can't be trusted without a custodian--and they need to leave the rest of us the hell alone until our actions prove ourselves a danger to ourselves or others.
He cited Lt. Col. Dave Grossman's work and the 2001 Stanford Study on Media Violence.  My response:
I've promoted Grossman's work and am aware he believes that, but he is offering an opinion, and his outstanding credentials in his field of expertise do not make him infallible in all. In re studies, I admit I have not competently analyzed the Stanford one, because I don't possess the specialized education to do a thorough job of it. My layman's understanding is that it artificially measured "aggression" (to include playground taunts) and did not separate TV viewing from video gaming in terms of causation. So is extended viewing and gaming the cause, or the fact that your parents (or parent) leave you unsupervised for so long? And what does that say about the example they set and the limits, expectations and standards they set, and behaviors their conduct induces and allows? So many other factors can have effects on the results. Plus, only one limited study hardly seems sufficient to declare certainty. I've seen enough"gun studies" to be wary of accepting any as the final word. Bottom line: I don't think anyone can take the population of gamers and come up with a sound and reliable prediction of what percentage will be caused, persuaded or motivated to commit homicide as a result, because it is so infinitesimally small as to have no statistically measurable validity, and parenting, economic and environmental factors have not been filtered out--and that goes for Stanford, too, which was done in 12 Bay area schools, meaning their subjects were overwhelmingly children of "progressives"--tell me THAT won't screw a kid up. I see no legitimate law that could be enacted here, but plenty of ways for those who would rule us to gin up concerns to exploit and further their control.
While it's just my opinion, I don't think I'm wrong, especially about the "law" part.

DiFi Does the Bump and Grind

And I do apologize for the imagery. 

After you've cauterized your eyeballs and flushed your brain with Clorox, you might want to head over to Kurt's and read what he has to say about her latest "poll dance"... [More]

Stroke of the Pen, Law of the Land

Kind'a cool. [More]

He can use it to continue his war on America, one that will not only hit the poor the hardest, as energy rates affect the cost of everything, but the ultimate plan is to swell the ranks of the dependent anyway...

Democracy in action!

Watch and marvel and consider the complicity and gutlessness of every politician who is not screaming for this subversive's impeachment and more.

Not that they could expect all those desperate job applicants to jeopardize their chances...

It's a Mystery to Me

"I don't know why you'd need a gun in a movie theater," said Bob Stock. [More]
 Well if you don't know, why the hell should anyone listen to you?

Also: Don't let the "legitimate news media" use this to scapegoat "Stand Your Ground."

[Via Michael G]

We're the Only Ones Aiding and Abetting Enough

McCallum used village police to protect drug dealing, rob rivals and steal goods, according to affidavits used for search warrants that helped break the case. The documents say he took kickbacks and looted village funds to the point that an auditor asked why there were no bank deposits for about a year. [More]
And that's why government needs to have a monopoly of violence!  Duh!

[Via bondmen]

We're the Only Ones Probing Enough

By the time his encounter with the officers ended the next day, Eckert had endured three enemas, two anal probes and a colonoscopy at Gila Regional Medical Center -- and authorities found no drugs. [More]
So have they all been charged with forcible sodomizing/rape/rape with a foreign object?

I do wonder how much outrage I would feel if the same thing happened to each and every perpetrator --on Pay-Per-View-- and sorry, but I keep coming up with "Not much."

We're the Only Ones Pleading Enough

Misdemeanor. And it was intentional. Cool. [More]

I wonder how David Olofson feels about that...

[Via Bruce W. Krafft]

This Day in History: January 15

It is now a notorious fact, that three parties have been expressly sent from Canada to take or put me to death. Captain Brownson, lately returned from Canada, a Mr. Shephard, of Tryon county, a Mr- Mott of Saratoga, and others who have made communications to the Commissioners for detecting conspiracies, all agree, that the British are determined to get me into their possession. [More]

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

I'm No Kim or Kanye Fan

But what did he do wrong? [More]

Bracken books available for free download tomorrow and Thursday

“I'm going to put the Enemies Trilogy on a Kindle ‘free run’ on Wednesday, January 15th,” Bracken announced to followers on Facebook. “The next day I'll free run my other two books. Pass the word to avid readers who might be short of bucks currently." [More
Today’s Gun Rights Examiner column reports on an offer we’ve seen before. If you haven’t taken advantage of it, now’s the time to do so. If you have, now’s the time to “pay it forward” and make it known to others.

Yeah, Well Good Luck with That

This act requires a parent or guardian to notify a school district, or the governing body of a private or charter school, that he or she owns a weapon within 30 days of enrolling the child in school or becoming the owner of a weapon. [More] 
Doctor?

Turnabout Being Fair Play 'n All...

What's her address, driver's license number and Social Security number? [More]

Because It's Never Enough

And it never will be. [More]

They want it all, they want it now and they want it delivered.

And if you oppose such "common sense gun safety laws," you're an extremist.

And no doubt a racist with a small penis who is responsible for Sandy Hook...

We're the Only Ones Acquitted Enough

“Where do we really find justice any more in our justice system?” the victim’s father, Ron Thomas, told reporters. “It has been proven right here today that they will get away with it. They will get away with it. [More
Believe it.  That's what a monopoly of violence is all about.

When selecting juries, the only ones who can make it through the elimination process are essentially the same ones who sign Mark Dice petitions.

Doh! A Deer. A Female Deer.

These people are dumber than Homer. [More]

And the ones who elect them are dumber still.

It figures many of the minds behind it feed at the academia trough.

[Via Michael G]


Stripped Down to the Basics

This is why banning good people from having guns in bars is another area we should never cede. [More]

I don't even mind if they drink. What I mind is if they endanger others and/or initiate violence, in which case, I insist on the ability to extricate me and mine from the situation.

Do you have guns and alcohol in your home?  I do.

If I wanted to, there is nothing to stop me from hitting up the Makers Mark while armed. Right now, as I type.

Except me.  If you don't like that, tough.

Everyone I know can be responsible in the presence of both.

[Via William T]

We're Number One!

You can help us keep it that way. [More]

Welcome to Toon Town

The real cartoons are the ones drawing these. [More]

Can't you just feel the seething, childish and impotent hatred?

What did Kurt say about being despised by the despicable...?

Oh, and "guys"? We're not laughing with you.

[Via Andrea Shea King]

Lone Survivor

Herschel and Daniel offer a tactical critique. [More]

I offer a visceral one.

Reverse Psychology?

I think that's gotta be it. I hope.  [More]

When Nikes are Outlawed...

Hey, I don't get it. These had a "sporting purpose"... [More]

We're the Only Ones Escorting Enough

Now you try getting a concealed carry permit in West Hollywood if you have to walk the streets at night with no police security detail. [More]

Don'tcha just love rich "progressives" who have theirs...

Or can afford not to?

Help with the Military Housing Shortage

Repeal the Third Amendment. [Watch]

Good grief.

Friend of the Devil

As previously reported by TheBlaze, the “logistics coordinator” also argued in court that “Operation Fast and Furious” was part of the agreement to finance and arm the cartel in exchange for valuable information that would help the government take down its rival cartels. [More
The devil you know...

Nice company they keep.

Actually, the first person I ever heard make that argument and specifically name the Sinaloas was Robert Farago, in a phone call with him years ago. I didn't jump on that bandwagon since I had nothing besides speculation to go on, and agreed it sounded like good speculation, but I had no confirmation from any sources.  So if this turns out to be the case, as far as I know, he's the one who first called it.

A Case of the Vapors

If this doesn't get ol' Josh to break out the bellows, nothing will... [More]

Ghost Story

Where hideous shrieking and moaning is coming from lost and evil spirits... [More]

Obviously Compensating for Something

The antis would rather he'd been beaten to death. [More]

Stupid Squared

I just don't have 1:48 to spend on the absurd premise--I will say, right off the bat the supposed intelligent debate expert trips on it right out of the starting gate with his assumption that the Second Amendment being repealed would have any bearing on the right, followed up with the ridiculous notion that the Supreme Court has ruled it's a given right. [More]

I wonder what the fools arguing outlived usefulness would do if someone came into the studio and started shooting...

No I don't.

I'm up to 2:09.  I just can't listen any more. Everything the moron in the tan suit has said so far in his debate setup has been painful to listen to: It's like he set out to spout utter nonsense.

If you have the patience to continue, don't let me stop you.  Me, I'm outta there.

[Via Cliff J]

CCDL Litigation Updates

Connecticut Citizens Defense League shares the latest, including:
Meet The Plaintiffs
Don’t forget tonight (January 14th) lead attorney Brian Stapleton and all of the plaintiffs in Shew v Malloy will be at our regular monthly meeting.
If you're a Constitution State gun owner and you're not helping in the fight in some tangible way, you are letting others carry a load you're all under. If you can't afford money, you can afford manpower. If you can't provide manpower you can provide brainpower.  If you can't provide brainpower, you're siding with the antis anyway, so get lost.

This Day in History: January 14

I have received information that a lurking party of the Enemy is sent out to intercept the mail between Philadelphia & the North River, the place they are to lay in wait for the Post is said to be between Pluckimen & Morristown. [More]

Monday, January 13, 2014

N.J. activist Colandro earns Gun Rights Examiner endorsement for NRA Board

Colandro has put himself on the line with his candid and honest responses. For guts alone he deserves a nod. Name one other candidate who has publicly given this much specific information and indicated a willingness and approachability to give more. For that reason, and because of my agreement with most of what he pledges, he has my support and endorsement, and will likely be the only candidate who does unless more choose to unequivocally and properly answer these questions. [More]
This evening’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes we can complain or we can work for change. If NRA members actually vetted their board candidates with the same level of scrutiny they do politicians, many of the reasons for complaining about the way the Association does things would go away.

ATF now promoting book it tried to kill

“ATF is again promoting my book and putting it on display within the walls of the ATF Headquarters building in Washington, D.C.,” Dobyns explained, providing the photos accompanying this column to prove it. “It is being used to promote ATF's achievements on a wall labeled ‘ATF Authors’." [More]
Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes a book burning at the book fair, and puzzles without success over how the two can be compatible.

We're the Only Ones Theatrical Enough

Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco identified the suspect as retired Tampa police officer Curtis Reeves, according to reports. [More]
I guess it's more direct than compaining to the management.

I found references to another Cobb theater near Tampa being posted"No Guns" and have put out a request to see if the same applies to the one in Wesley Chapel.

[Via several of you]

Today's Five-Minute Activism

Two columns dealing with a well-financed threat were published over the weekend that I'm asking readers to help spread the word on, because wider attention could not only embarrass a bitter enemy of the right to keep and bear arms, but actually bring his operations under investigation if enough attention can be called to them. I'm talking about Bloomberg.

It’s no surprise that the “mainstream media” has no interest in the information I've provided getting out of a niche readership, so that’s where regular readers come in. Please share the links to “DeBlasio conspicuously absent as Bloomberg still listed on MAIG site” and “MAIGdocuments suggest misuse of public funds, conflict with Brady Campaign” with like-minded colleagues and urge them to do the same.

Wouldn’t it be nice to force him to remain on the defensive, instead of leaving him unblocked to attack us at will?  Actually, if enough people get involved, perhaps answering for the results of an audit might end up occupying him full time.