Open Inquiry to NYSP in re SAFE Act Enforcement

To: New York State Police Public Information Office

PIO@troopers.ny.gov

Subject: SAFE Act Enforcement

Per a 12/08/15 post on AR15.com:

The New York State Police have launched an investigation into alleged SAFE Act violations and appear to have possession or copies of 4473s showing who purchased firearms. Consider speaking with a lawyer if contacted.

No related information appears on your NYSP News page. Similarly, NYSP social media sites including Facebook and Twitter are silent on this.

Will you issue a statement confirming or clarifying/denying the posted information?

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PROOF OF DELIVERY UPDATE:

I do not see a messaging function on their Facebook page.

Second UPDATE: I see all kinds of assumptions being drawn about this-- please keep in mind it is an INQUIRY about a FORUM POST. The best thing people concreted about the potential of this can do right now is to join me in asking them about this.

Collective Responsibility

A collectivist would say that. [More]

Via W3]

The Children of the One Percent

Anti-free speech demonstrators at one of America’s most vaunted universities ... [More]

I really don't need to say any more about our future anointed leaders, do I?

Except getting rid of the title "master" for administrative titles is one thing, but couldn't we press and demand that the degree title be eliminated as well? What horrors must that hate word evoke!

And come to think of it, how must the exclusionary "bachelor degree" make participants in polyamorous transspecies marriages feel?

Here -- as long as we're sympathizing, we might as well be fully cognizant of their kampf -- or at least of their parents'.

We're the Only Ones Permitting Enough

Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones in a Twitter exchange called on people to get a conceal and carry permit ... Montgomery County Sheriff Phil Plummer agrees. [More]

Why do I require your permission? If I don't get it and you find out, what do you intend to do to me? What if I say "No"?

Those are questions that should be asked of all self-proclaimed "pro-gun" cops.

UPDATE:

Texas, too.

Urgent Action Alert!

Friend Laocoön shared his reply to another of those inane Call Your Politician advocacy group emails:

In Lieu of lobbying a politician who might be receptive, you ask me to call Comrade Ted Lieu (F-, aka Henry Waxman Jr.), Comrade Diane Feinstein (F), and Comrade Barbara Boxer (F).

Even on Pearl Harbor Day, you have your troops attack the ocean instead of strategic targets. Pass. My time is valuable. If you want me and my list to call, give us an option to lobby a focused list of legislators, outside our districts, who might be receptive or vulnerable. If we can volunteer or donate for or against someone outside our districts, then we can lobby them and they have an incentive to listen. They would have still more incentive, vastly more, if you stopped making excuses for not organizing and targeting a focus list at election time.

If I call a legislator, his staff better damn well at least pretend to listen or my next check will be to his opponent. We're losing our country. Why in God's name are you leaving power on the table? Because politicians tell you they don't want to hear from us? And you take that at face value? Of course they don't want to hear from us. That does not mean they ignore potential donors and activists who can make political survival easier or more difficult. And they will ignore anyone, even in their own district, who isn't organized and focused, who isn't a credible threat or ally -- such as your members, since you insist on keeping them harmless.

*        *        *        *        *        *        *

Put your hand out in the sun on a cool day. Feels good, right? Now focus the same energy through a magnifying glass. How's it feel now? Diffused and dispersed use of limited power is worse than harmless, it aids, assists and gives comfort to the enemy. To attack everything is to attack nothing. - Laocoön, Mutual Defense

This is something more and more are waking up to, and those who play a cynical numbers game to create an illusion of relevance are going to find more and more of their emails automatically relegated to the "junk" folder, where they belong.

Meanwhile, Over at the Old Paradigm

Anonymous comment left under my WoG announcement of the latest AmmoLand SCOTUS piece:

Well, this ruling certainly makes things less ambiguous. If appeals to the highest court in the land have failed then we can, and should, look for other ways to protect our freedoms and ensure that the people pushing us all towards civil strife, economic depression and war cannot help but see how determined we are to protect our liberties. Even the most clueless among us should be able to recognize that none of the three branches of government is on the side of the people, the bureaucracy is hopelessly compromised, and they don't even care to pretend that our thoughts on the matter are worth considering in the least. I'd say that we are long past the point where working within the system will do anything other than give us false hope. Short of an event that is big and terrifying enough to awaken the clueless there is little hope for meaningful redress of grievences without a whole lot of other battlefield preparation before hand. They won't stop until the cost of their actions is no longer spread across our society, but rather entirely applied to them personally. In other words the penalties for their actions must be severe enough and personal enough to cut through the BS so that we can convince anyone else who is inclined to take this same path decides not to start in the first place. The tree of liberty hasn't been tended to in quite a long time. Somehow I think that's going to change, and soon. 

There is much truth in the growing realization and sentiment this commentator has shared with us, and I believe it deserves more eyeballs than it will get by staying buried in comments. 

Times that Try Men’s Souls are Overwhelming by Design

We are facing dark days. We cannot lose courage and we cannot lose faith. And we cannot know what price will be required from each of us. One thing’s for sure: It will cost a lot more than occasional blog comments and forum posts, at least for those who will make a difference. [More]

Or we could just post a "Molon Labe" comment or two.

When Seconds Count

This way they can make sure they get there in minutes! [More]

Because we all saw how important being able to quickly call 911 was for the guy who had time to dial it, but who disparages the notion he would have had time to do anything  else.

[Via Ned W]

Authorized Journalists Discover Bump-Firing!

Consternation ensues. [More]

And OMG, did you realize "there's nothing on the gun that stops you from using a larger capacity magazine"...?

Do we dare tell them about the Shoestring Loophole, or have they had enough to chew on for one day?

[Via cydl]

When a Plan Comes Together

No one could be stupid enough to do what they have been doing without it being a deliberate plan… They are deliberately pushing all of the buttons hoping to spark massive civil unrest and death, so they can step in and “fix the problem” a problem that they created… [More]

It's a time-tested tactic ...

SCOTUS Rejects Challenge to Semi-Auto and Magazine Ban

Finally showing its hand on a case that’s been relisted time and again over the past several weeks, the Supreme Court today announced it will not hear Friedman v Highland Park, a challenge to a Chicago suburb’s ordinance against the possession, sale and purchase of politically incorrect semiautomatic firearms and standard capacity magazines. [More]

The majority cowards don't dare try to "rule" on this. So now it's all up to us.

What Would You Rather Have? Due Process or "Progressive" Opposite Day "Safety"?

To begin with, Congress should act to make sure no one on a no-fly list is able to buy a gun. What could possibly be the argument for allowing a terrorist suspect to buy a semi-automatic weapon? This is a matter of national security. [More]

Sorry. I don't surrender my guns to total pussies.

Resistance is Futile

The Popehat Borg has spoken. [More]

You'd think a lawyer would know that "The right to bear arms is not granted by the Constitution; neither is it in any manner dependent upon that instrument for its existence."

The limit of this guy's strategic and tactical competence appears to be to have everyone assemble and crowd together in one place so they can be carpet-bombed.

And he wouldn't resist monsters who would do that?

[Via PitchforksAtTheGate]

Remember Pearl Harb...uh...

Forget it. That old news takes a back seat to Hussein's citizen disarmament agenda.  [More]

Hell of a day for my Dad to turn 21, don't you think?

We're the Only Ones Trained Enough

Sure you are, Ray. [More]

Just ask Sean Bell.

And looky here:

My grocer, Giant Eagle, sure likes giving aid and comfort to the self-appointed enemies of gun owners at The New York Daily News.

Perhaps pressing for a response is in order.

For the Children

EIGHT YEARS AFTER ITS INCEPTION, THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL CLAY TARGET LEAGUE BOASTS A MEMBERSHIP OF 8,600 STUDENTS. ITS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP THIS YEAR DREW 5,100 KIDS – PROBABLY THE LARGEST SHOOTING SPORTS EVENT IN THE WORLD. [More]

Oh look: Common sense gun safety for kids!

Funny-- it's not being taught by those who advocate avoidance / ignorance, and throw the term around for propaganda purposes.

I wonder how many drive-bys, drug sales and unwanted pregnancies originate in this group...

[Via Fresch Fisch]

Cravenheart

Former Police Scotland chief claims gun owners cause more murders than gangs [More]

Says the bloke who would dispatch armed patrols as a matter of routine until his hoplophobe masters made him stop.

[Via Mike H]

Captain's Log

• Epheisans 6:12 also comes to mind...
• Relax. Look the other way.
• A little healthy Xena-phobia
• Notes

Age of Enlightenment Redux?

It is painfully obvious that gun control has not worked for France. There is at least one party in France that recognizes that fact and is calling for the return of guns to citizens. [More]

In a way, the European experience gives me hope. When assessing probabilities, it always helps to be able to point to real world consequences for those who have gone down the same path before us.

Speaking of France, I thought this was most cool.

A Rose By Any Other Name

Clinton says term 'radical Islam' an injustice to vast majority of Muslims [More]

Of course she does. Besides, using the generic term "extremists" allows the Prozis to divert attention to ... uh... you and me.

Curious, how they then turn around and vent their hatred against all gun owners...

Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?

72 DHS Employees on Terrorist Watch List [More]

Rigorous!

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

See? [More]

Sponsors Enable Hate Column Equating San Bernardino Murder Victim with Terrorists

So their advertisers are, whether they intend to or not, giving aid, comfort and sustenance to these outright  enemies of gun owners and religious conservatives. As such, they ought to hear from that segment of their customers so they can determine if continuing to patronize The New York Daily News brings more headaches than it’s worth. [More]

Is the place you shop funneling money to people who want you dead?

Dismissal of Post-1986 Machinegun Ban Challenge Appealed

An appeal was filed Wednesday in the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit contesting the dismissal by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania of a case challenging the ban on civilian ownership of machineguns manufactured after 1986. Attorneys Alan Beck and Stephen Stamboulieh are representing claimant Ryan S. Watson in his complaint against the U.S. Attorney General and the head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. [More]

As with the Hollis case the Heller Foundation is supporting the Watson case efforts.

Maryland Deputy AG Comments Refute ‘No One Wants to Take Your Guns’ Lie

“My complete answer, off the record, is we should ban guns altogether, period,” he said. [More]

Ever know a liar who DIDN'T try to hide the fact that he was lying?

Jumping the Gun

That means they’ve taken to social and “regular” media to incite resentment against conservatives, Christians, Republicans, gun owners and pro-life advocates. Some of them don’t appear very fond of white males, either. And once more they’ve dusted off the meme that “home grown terrorists/right wing extremists/hatriots” (I guess those would be anyone who believes the Second Amendment provides a last resort bulwark against tyranny) are more of a threat to the Republic (although they call it “our Democracy”) than jihadists. [More]

"Jumping the Gun," my latest GUNS Magazine "Rights Watch" column, weighs in on the opportunistic Planned Parenthood blood dance and blame game.

Crazy, Man

Prior to any firearm purchase in this state, a prospective firearm purchaser shall, at least seventy-two hours prior to the initial request to purchase a firearm from a licensed firearm dealer located at least one hundred twenty miles from such purchaser's legal residence, confer and discuss with a licensed physician the indicators and contraindicators and risk factors, including any physical, psychological, or situational factors, that may arise with the proposed firearm purchase. [More]

I'm sorry, I should have said crazy woman.

There's just not enough time in the day to elaborate on everything I'd like to explore in more depth.  Maybe I'll get back to this one later,but the way things are going, and since I'm told this bill will go nowhere, I kind of doubt it.

[Via Rich S]

We're the Only Ones In Your Face Enough

A police officer who held a gun to a man’s head, apparently to impress his friends, was convicted Wednesday of first-degree assault and misconduct in office. [More]

And what would the charges have been had the situation been reversed?

[Via Florida Guy]   

We're the Only Ones Authoring Enough

Bridgeport Officer Who Reported Racist Letter Wrote It [More]

Yeah, well, if society wasn't racist he wouldn't have needed to... or something like that, right?

[Via William T]

Dems Block DC RKBA

And by "Dems," we mean Mark Kirk. [More]

Until gun owners get serious about taking the short term loss to set a deterrent example, the Rancid Prepuce and the whores running the RNC will continue to put gun-grabbers with an "R" after their names over that Constitution they wave all those flags over.

How America’s Patriotic Gun Lovers Reacted to San Bernardino

How America’s patriotic gun lovers reacted to San Bernardino [More]

As opposed to treasonous totalitarian media lickspittles like Yael T. Abouhalkah ...

This is the ... thing ... he says he stands with.  Classy!  That's quite the "comedian" there. In true Opposite Day "progressive" fashion, he's not even remotely funny.

They would literally rather see you dead than armed. And they want other men to kill you if you don't obey them.

[Via bondmen]

Living in a Bubble

Kirtland: Heavy duty bubble wrap prompted lockdown [More]

ISIS trembles.

[Via Steve T]

Interesting Theory

Is that why Obama cannot utter the phrase, "Radical Islamic terrorists"? [More]*

Who thinks justice will ever be done without a real "or else" consequence for those it is being demanded from?

*If link does not work for you, see complete post in comments, below.

Still Got Them Hickenlooper Blues

Hickenlooper: Springs shooting could prompt gun, mental health bills [More]

Time to add another stanza:

[Via cydl]

Full of Sound and Fury. Signifying Nothing.

After One Year, No Arrests, No Prosecutions, No Convictions From I-594, Says CCRKBA [More]

On the one hand, yeah, that's a great point. The next states with turns in the barrel need to let voters know.

On the other hand, I wouldn't want to see any of our "I will not comply" friends caught up in that net.

And on the other other hand, that kind of demonstrates the in-your-face effectiveness of the new paradigm, wouldn't you say, CCRKBA?

Not to Put Too Fine a Point on Things, But...

We talked briefly about this yesterday.

From the subject matter experts:

Politically-favored (meaning his loyalty is to the same globalists as Carter's) Mabus says otherwise.

Interesting coincidence.

Why does this suddenly come to mind?

We'll Always Have Paris

Don't for a minute believe he somehow forgot. [More]

Every public statement he makes is crafted and vetted by master illusionists. This was just part of the Big Lie he's counting on the media to trumpet and low information dopes and fanatic minions to swallow.

As for befuddled delivery, sure, losing it is a possibility.  For some reason, Cartman comes to mind. Either that or drugs.

Background Checks in Action

Authorities said that when he returned to the U.S. in July 2014, he brought Malik with him on a fiancee visa. After a background check by the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security, she was granted a conditional green card last summer. [More]

I'll bet it was even "rigorous"!

GIGO, anyone...?

Homina-homina...

[Unverified image removed]

UPDATE: Yep, "rigorous," alright...

Different Strengths

We offer different strengths in the effort to stop further expansion of gun rights... [More]

Yes, we  can't have expanded rights.  Why if left unchecked, people might actually be uncontrolled and free...

Funny thing about her little 501 (C) (3)... I can find 'em on the Secretary of State website alright, but I'm drawing a big blank at Guidestar and Melissa Data...

[Via Michael G]

Couldn't Happen to a More Deserving Fellow

EMBOLDENED BY SILVER CONVICTION, BHARARA TO INDICT CUOMO JAN 2ND [More]

I love it when a plan comes together.

We're the Only Ones Higher Capacity Enough

Retired LAPD cops exempt from ban on high-capacity magazines [More]

"I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people, except for a few public officials." — George Mason, in Debates in Virginia Convention on
Ratification of the Constitution

In a Nutshell

"Once again we have Governor Malloy spouting off for more gun control before any facts are out about who may have committed the atrocity in San Bernardino and why they committed it. Once again we also have Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty, Senator Chris Murphy and Senator Richard Blumenthal parroting calls for more gun control out of their playbook. It is obvious that in their minds, law-abiding citizens of the United States would be better off walking around completely defenseless with no means to protect themselves." [More]

Stated another way, they would all rather see you dead than armed.

Looks Like BS

Smells Like BS... feels like BS... tastes like BS... [More]

It IS BS! Better not step in it.

I wonder how much of this BS was funded with coerced taxplunder...

[Via cydl]

Pardon My Gaffes

Obama's got a spate of 'em. [More]

[Via bondmen]

Competing Interests

Author: Open Borders Policies Reveal Obama More Interested In Power Than Protecting Americans [More]

A-yup.

I'd go so far as to say he's more interested in subjugating Americans.

And There's the Rub

"I think we have to first try and take the guns away from the idiots who are doing all this carnage," said Goddard. [More]

They do.

Oh, I see.  You mean before they break any laws.  You mean everybody.

Except, of course, your militarized Only Ones.

[Via Mack H]

A True Champion of the Second Amendment

After San Bernardino Shooting, Harry Reid Wants Senate Vote On Gun Control [More]

Wayne?

Chris?

Anything you'd like to take back?

It's Just a Matter of Different Goals

Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Thursday ordered the military to open all combat jobs to women, rebuffing requests by the Marine Corps to exclude women from certain front-line combat jobs. [More]

See, the Marines think their job is to provide for the common defense.

Carter thinks his job is to do his masters' bidding.

And They Say There are No Stupid Questions

Why does NRA allow guns for terrorists? [More]

GASP! And that's not all! We must end the Democrat voter loophole!

And then there's this:

Why we're still debating guns in 2015

Some of us aren't.

The New Colossus

Or at least a new agenda-driven spin on the old one... [More]

It's Not So Much Hypocrisy...

...as it is megalomaniacal hubris. [More]

Attacks on Gun Owners Backfiring as Facts on San Bernardino Shootings Emerge

With opportunistic “progressive” politicians, with the blood-dancing totalitarian lobby and with their media cheerleaders, all too immature to wait for facts to come out and just itching to exploit the citizen disarmament potential a mass shooting presents, the gun-grabbers have once more “jumped the gun.” The only people buying into their hysterical demands for more “common sense gun safety laws” are idiots of questionable usefulness. Meanwhile, the resolve of gun rights advocates is being strengthened as more gun owners are recognizing that “progressive” policies make terrorist and other mass attacks not just easier, but inevitable. [More]

More and more people are catching on to the lying bastard in chief.

"The story circulating today claiming the Oath Keepers are providing security for Planned Parenthood is completely FALSE."

Add one part "humor" that doesn't factor in if real people are hurting and one part gullibility... [More]

The Clinton Files

Just what is the legacy she seeks to inherit? We know the public aspect of it—in other words, the parts that succeeded. They included the Brady Act, the “assault weapons ban,” skyrocketing license fees for FFLs, and so on. But these were actually just the tip of the Clinton gun-ban iceberg. To see the rest, I recently traveled to the William J. Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, Ark.

It was well worth the trip. [More]

David Hardy uncovers some recent history, and notes these secrets from the past tell us much about plans for the future.  This is just outstanding work.

Those people are such snakes. That their people clearly know they're snakes and do their bidding anyway tells us much.

I imagine with the unfolding San Bernardino story, the release of this could get buried. I plan on revisiting this in a few days to remind people of it, and to try and help get it the eyeballs it deserves.

Here We Go Again

Multiple People Shot in San Bernardino... [More]

In Brady top-rated California...

The Most Awesome of Deterrents

If you were a demonic nutjob with mass murder on your mind, tell me this guy wouldn't make you think twice. [More]

The Wrong Question

How Did the Planned Parenthood Gunman Hold Off the Police for Five Hours? [More]

They don't even see the logical extension of this line of questioning, do they? They must not, because what they're dancing around is passing more edicts that will result in defiance and resistance from untold numbers who actually know what they're doing.

We're the Only Ones Sidelined Enough

As you know, the FOP does not understand and does not agree with the League on this matter, especially with respect to active and retired law enforcement officers. [More]

Hey, what about We the People?  No?

Here's what they do agree with. They also supported House and Senate versions of the "Assault Weapon Authorization Act."

When they got nationwide concealed carry, anybody see a move to make room at the exclusive table for the rest of us?

Screw 'em. Let 'em feel our pain.

[Via Lane]

Use It or Lose It

Donations to OFFPAC qualify for a tax credit of up to $100.00.  That’s not a mere “deduction.” This is an actual credit against any money you owe the state of Oregon. [More]

This is time-sensitive. If you're an Oregon gun owner, do this now and share the alert with others.

About That 'National Conversation on Guns'...

Gun Nuts Are a Threat to Democracy [More]

There's no point on further discussion. Cliff Sphinc... uh...Schecter can either try to do something or he can keep yapping like the frustrated and impotent chihuahua that he is.

2A Today:The Devil You Know

I participated in this newly-released podcast in October. [Listen]

The general topic involves the desire by some to break up ATF functions and fold them into other agencies. Coincidentally, I'd shared my views on that some months earlier in a GUNS Magazine "Rights Watch" column.

I also relate the story of how I got involved in all this gun activism business in the first place, plus review a lot of Fast and Furious details that most have never known, and of those who have, most have forgotten.

It was fun for me. I hope you enjoy it. If you do, please share it with others you think might be interested.

You can follow 2A Today on their podcast archive site, Twitter and Facebook. You can also get more at:

• iTunes
• Stitcher
• tunein
• NFA is Not OK

Captain's Log, Supplemental

• We're the Only Ones Instructive Enough
• The Few, the Proud, the Expelled
• Notes

A Tyrant's Lament

[More]

In the Spirit of Giving

Tea Party Patriots is launching an email and social media campaign—using #IRSPowerGrab—today, encouraging supporters and conservative leaders nationwide to push back against a rule proposed by the Internal Revenue Service that would give nonprofits the option to collect the Social Security numbers of donors who contribute $250 or more to an organization. [More]

What better way to cut off contributions?

[Via Michael G]

Back to School

I guess if the judge perceives you don't have the means to carry out your threats, no harm/no foul. [More]

That must mean as long as you don't have matches, it's OK to pull a fire alarm.

Yes, by all means, release the lil' terror back to his mommy. She's obviously done such a good job enabling him all these years.

[Via bondmen]

Lest Ye Be Judged

A Michigan man is charged with a felony for obstruction of justice and misdemeanor of tampering with a jury for passing out fliers about jury nullification rights on the sidewalk of the Mecosta County courthouse. [More]

Remember this tyrant.

[Via bondmen]

What's in YOUR Mattress?

Greeks Told To Declare Cash "Under The Mattress", Jewelry And Precious Stones [More]

Why not? After all, we know talk of registration leading to confiscation is just paranoid and crazy.

Besides, nobody wants to take away your savings, at least in this country. They just want to enact some "progressive" common sense asset controls.

[Via Curly Howard]

And If You Act Now...

As of January 1, 2016, NRA dues will increase at all membership levels - our first dues increase in more than 20 years. [More]

Yep.  Executive compensation and Infocision/Ack-Mac sweetheart deals aren't getting any cheaper.

No worries:

An AAR Thanksgiving

I joined Mark Walters on Armed American Radio for his Thanksgiving Day broadcast. I found out after the fact that due to various reasons, the program was only heard over the air from broadcast stations -- streaming was not operational.

While the show must go on, many regulars were no doubt occupied with family festivities of the day anyway.  That said, our conversation has now been posted in the AARchive, so you can listen at your leisure.

Directed Anger

My anger is not toward him, toward the [gunman]… my anger is toward the laws that allow things like this to happen: the gun laws. When you allow people to carry firearms at their own will it makes a breeding ground for destruction and tragedy. [More]

I'm sorry for your loss and I'm sorry for your ignorance.

Sparking a Different Idea

If I could summarize myself in a few words I would say that I am a hardworking person. I have a great work ethic, I'm a team-player but can work independently as well. I enjoy collaborating with others to spark different ideas in order to achieve the task at hand. [More]

That's some different idea you're sparking there by working independently, alright. And what a team player!

Fortunately for her, Daddy's the go-to guy for bail.

Noting current employment from her Linked-In resume, I wonder if Crunch is going to keep this racist sociopath on their payroll. After all, they use a #NoJudgments hashtag, and talk about a person with no judgment...

Unity

Not. [More]

One question: Who's the little bald commie Svengali here?

It'd be interesting to check social media, university faculty pages, "churches," etc. to ID the white guy who appears to be more than just a tolerated participant.

[Via bondmen]

Don't Let the Door...

Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy has been fired by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the mayor confirmed Tuesday. [More]

He'll land on his feet. His kind always do. Maybe Bloomberg will find a place for him.

Still, it'll be popcorn-worthy if he decides not to go quietly.

NY Gun-Grabber Sheldon Silver Guilty of Corruption Charges

Disgraced former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, a leader in the effort to disarm peaceable citizens, has been found guilty on seven federal counts of extortion, money laundering and fraud. Additionally the jury convicted him of trading favors in exchange for $5 million. Unbelievably, except it’s really not, his defense centered on the protest that in New York politics, everybody does it. [More]

It does kind of make you wonder what kind of idiots demand to be disarmed by criminals.

Funny. I Don't FEEL Thankful...

This year I’m particularly thankful for immigrants. In fact, I’m grateful for those who come here legally and for those who come here illegally. You should be thankful, too. [More]

I'm not even going to waste time challenging cherry-picked numbers that don't account for costs and risks. I'll simply note neither Abigail nor The Independent Institute have said anything about the impact on the composition of legislatures and courts.

They never do. They never come up with credible numbers -- numbers that can be independently validated --  to contradict the obvious conclusion "progressives" are counting on.

Sorry if you thought these people were your friends.

'Tis the Season

Florida Carry is very pleased to tell you how you can give your friends and family the gifts they really want, while saving money and giving to Florida Carry to protect your self-defense rights at the same time. [More]

I didn't see this in time to post it on Cyber Monday, but it'll still work.

I'm sure I'll have appeals from other groups as Christmas approaches.  Do what you can to support those you feel have earned it, whether from your state or from a place fighting battles that will affect us all.

We're the Only Ones Fleeing the Scene Enough

A renowned San Francisco police officer was placed on medical leave before he was arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run and will be suspended when he is eligible to return to duty, authorities said Monday. Christoper Kohrs, 38, was arrested 11 hours after a Dodge Charger ran down and seriously injured two pedestrians crossing the street early Sunday morning in a San Francisco neighborhood of popular nightspots. [More]

"Dodge" sounds like what his victims should have done.  "Charger" sounds like what he did.

Too bad he wasn't driving a different model. "I Left My Dart in San Francisco" would have fit nicely here.

UPDATE: I'm told I neglected to mention "Ram."

[Via Kevin Starrett]

Imagine if You Will

Imagine if you will that you worked for a large company and were issued both a company car and company-provided credit card. Then imagine what would happen if you decided to use that company car to drive to a casino, to use that company-provided credit card to get a cash advance to buy chips, and you did it all on company time. [More]

Then imagine if you drilled a hole in your hotel door and...

Or imagine if you arranged for guns to be "walked" to Mexico...

And imagine...

I've got some feelers out to see if I can identify the SAC who doesn't know when to fold 'em.  In the mean time, what I'd like to imagine is seeing some of these bastards get the behind-bars time they've so repeatedly earned.

[Via William T]

We Demand the Power to Abuse and Misuse!

That's what those who spread the lie that the government is prevented from doing research on guns are really saying. [More]

[Via Standing Liberty]

Academia Nuts

A public records request has revealed that Dr. James E. Evans, a professor of geology at the Bowling Green State University (BGSU), considers the National Rifle Association (NRA), which is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization, to be "a murderous terrorist organization that is a threat to national security." [More]

Geology, eh?

That may explain the rocks in his head.

And Remember, They Hate Us 'Cause We're Free!

The National Security Letter (NSL) is a potent surveillance tool that allows the government to acquire a wide swath of private information—all without a warrant. Federal investigators issue tens of thousands of them each year to banks, ISPs, car dealers, insurance companies, doctors, and you name it. The letters don't need a judge's signature and come with a gag to the recipient, forbidding the disclosure of the NSL to the public or the target. [More]

Government creates the problem, government "fixes" the problem.

Ingenious.

16 Days of Action

GOSA (Gun Owners South Africa) started an initiative on the 26th of November 2015 in line with the 16 Days of “ACTIVISM” against women and child abuse. We believe that women do not have to be victims and that by arming themselves they can defend themselves, and their families against any illegal physical and/or emotional attacks against them like abuse, rape and other forms of violence. Our approach is a pro-active one rather than re-active. For this reason we have changed the focus from “Activism” to “Action”. [More]

Predictably, one of the biggest impediments champions of individual rights must deal with will be "progressive" (Opposite Day) "women's rights advocates." The same ones who inflate their importance by misreporting rape and who perpetuate their place at the trough by subverting real solutions.

We're the Only Ones Unprepared Enough

“We do not feel that the training is sufficient, that the officers in the street, the first responding police cars that you will see, are adequately equipped to deal with an active shooter—something out of the ordinary that we’ve witnessed in France,” Sgt. Edward Mullins, president of the Sergeants Benevolent Association, told the Observer in a phone interview. [More]

Yeah, neither are the people.

Why is that again?

The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates

“Use this sword against my enemies, if I give righteous commands; but if I give unrighteous commands, use it against me.” -Roman Emperor Trajan, speaking to one of his subordinates [More]

Don't tell CIGV-- they'll label the guy an "insurrectionist."

The Demons at Our Door

OK, so what are you doing to keep the demons from getting to our door in the first place?  How does giving an "A" grade" to politicians who aren't leading the fight to keep hostiles from being inserted into our communities not endanger your members?

How is that not irrevocably tied in with the "single issue"?

Gunman Totally Misses Target

2. The Gunman

Total box office takings: $10.7m

Estimated Production Budget: $40m

Proportion of budget recouped: 26.75% [More]

Good. Maybe the money boys will treat him like a leper from now on.

The thing is on Netflix now, but even at no extra cost, I have no desire to subject myself to this fraud pretending to be a guns-a-blazin' "action hero."

Pork Skins, Anyone?

While compiling sources for yesterday's Oath Keepers piece, I came across this comment on the site where the University of Chicago moron posted his threat:

I don't suppose "Trétré" has ever considered the possibility that the problem just might be with him...

Rationally Unjustified and Immoral

Therefore, it is rationally unjustified and immoral to undermine or violate people’s dignity, under any circumstances. [More]

Perhaps some day you'll have the opportunity to reconsider that one-size-fits-all determination, up close and personal.

What's "rationally unjustified..." is promulgating this dreck.

For "progressives," every day is Opposite Day.

And just for the record, Kant did not condemn use of force to ward off attacks -- although if he had, it wouldn't make a difference to people who know better.

Now where were we...? Oh, yes:

Imagine a world without guns.

Spare Tires

Amy Schumer goes topless for Pirelli tire calendar [More]

It's already been done, and better, by a competitor, guys:

Talk about giving millions of customers a great reason to buy from your competitors.  I guess business must be pretty good if your marketing geniuses can afford to alienate gun owners who would prefer not to give aid and comfort to someone who took it enTIREly on herself to become their enemy.

Colorado Springs Joint Investigation Media Release

Media Partners,

Below is the text found in the attached Joint Investigation Media Release

November 30, 2015 [5:00 PM]

We would like to offer our condolences to the families and the friends of the victims in last week’s horrific event.  The El Paso County Coroner’s Office has completed the autopsies on the three victims. The victims have been positively identified as:

Jennifer Markovsy, Date of Birth of December 22, 1979.  Her cause of death is from a gunshot wound and her manner of death has been ruled a homicide.

Ke’Arre Marcell Stewart, Date of Birth of February 9, 1986. His cause of death was from a gunshot wound and his manner of death has been ruled a homicide.

Garrett Swasey, Date of Birth of November 16, 1971.  His cause of death was from a gunshot wound and his manner of death has been ruled a homicide.

As part of the joint investigation neither the Colorado Springs Police Department nor the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office will release the names of the surviving victims, witnesses, and involved police officers pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-72-305(5).  At the present time disclosure of this information would be contrary to public interest because such release would be detrimental to the active and ongoing homicide investigation.  Additionally the release of the names of the victims, witnesses, and involved police officers would impact the privacy and safety of these individuals. 

Other items which cannot be released include information on any involved weapons to include those used by officers and the suspect, 911 emergency telephone calls, closed circuit surveillance footage, tactics or comments on tactics employed, equipment used by or available to tactical officers and patrol officers, comments or statements made by or attributed to the suspect, timelines regarding response and actions while on scene, and dispatch audio recordings.  Please note the dispatch audio currently being used by different media outlets was not provided by the Colorado Springs Police Department or the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

During today’s video advisement the suspect was wearing a safety smock.  This smock is NOT a bullet proof vest but a standard jail issued item.

The suspects next hearing date will take place on Wednesday, December 9th, 2015, at 1:30 PM MST in Division 10.  The suspect is being represented by the Colorado Public Defender’s Office.

The Joint Information Center has been closed.  Any further questions can be directed to either the CSPD or EPSO public information officers.

Lockdown Highlights Shameful Mandated Vulnerability of ‘Gun-Free’ Zones

If Dean had actually been capable and not alerted everyone, he’d have had a good chance. Because, unsurprisingly, UoC is a “gun free” campus, meaning all first responders would be able to do is hide, flee or bleed out until armed second responders assumed control. [More]

Because nothing says "helpless victims"like a "gun-free zone."

Majority Rules!

New York advocacy groups, with the support of the Obama administration, are redoubling their efforts in one area they can control: citizenship. They are pushing to convert as many of the country’s 8.8 million green card holders as possible into naturalized Americans. The influence of the Latino voting bloc has added impetus to the drive. According to Latino Decisions, a polling and research firm, 80 percent of naturalized Latino citizens voted for President Obama in 2012. In New York State, there are approximately 915,000 legal permanent residents, more than 317,400 of whom are Latino, according to the Center for Migration Studies. [More]

Thank goodness none of this directed reshaping of the electorate has anything to do with that "single issue."

Breaking: Lockdown in Colorado Springs

Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs was locked down Monday afternoon, our partners at KRDO reported. [More]

Listen live to police scanner.

UPDATE: Lockdown lifted.  Sounds like someone got spooked with no real threat.  Then again, maybe they had good cause.

[Via cydl]

If You Have Nothing to Hide...

Los Angeles is considering sending “Dear John” letters to the homes of men who solicit prostitutes hoping the mail will be opened by mothers, girlfriends or wives ... In a statement issued by her office Wednesday, Martinez said, “If you aren’t soliciting, you have no reason to worry about finding one of these letters in your mailbox. But if you are, these letters will discourage you from returning. Soliciting for sex in our neighborhoods is not OK.” [More]

So just driving through such a neighborhood and having the auto-reader ID you is all it takes to create a domestic situation of suspicion, accusations, anger and worse? And good luck having your innocence unequivocally corroborated?

This is what happens when totalitarians, and incompetent ones at that, run the show. Congratulations, Angelenos, you're getting the "government" you demanded.

Meanwhile, Dr. Frankenstein is horrified his monster has broken loose and run amok...

[Via Michael G]

Common Sense Spiked Club Control

San Francisco police ask for help in finding who is chaining spiked baseball bats to poles [More]

Perhaps a long-time reader...?

You know what they need to do?

Hold a spiked club buyback!

[Via William T]