Thursday, July 12, 2018
We're the Only Ones Immune Enough
Fliers may have a tough time recovering damages for invasive screenings at U.S. airport security checkpoints, after a federal appeals court on Wednesday said screeners are immune from claims under a federal law governing assaults, false arrests and other abuses. [More]All your junk are belong to us.
Mad Maxie feels vindicated.
[Via William T]
Of Significance
Significantly, the government expressly acknowledges that non-automatic firearms up to .50-caliber – including modern semi-auto sporting rifles such as the popular AR-15 and similar firearms – are not inherently military. [More]I focused on a different aspect yesterday.
Besides, I thought it had already been long established that we are entitled to "ordinary military equipment."
[Via Felix B]
We're the Only Ones Unauthorized Enough
Cook County judge disciplined after dropping gun in courthouse ... The sheriff's department said Claps has a valid Firearms Owner Identification card and a concealed carry permit, but a spokeswoman said only authorized law enforcement officers are allowed to bring guns into the courthouse. [More]When super-authorized "Only Ones" drop their guns, their elite training allows them to do it with a lot less bumbling and a lot more flair.
I do wonder if ol' Clapper here has ever sentenced anyone on an "illegal carry" conviction.
[Via bondmen]
Enough Already
He tweeted, in part: "Salesman assured me “These will stop everything but armor piercing bullets.” I’m a f’ng #FireFighter! When is enough, enough? I’ll be donating to @MomsDemand today!" [More]Great question. The answer, of course, is never. As evidenced by all the deceptive and hackneyed talking points he parrots...
Not to mention a public employee union/Democrat apapratchik, as evidenced by his Twitter feed. Not that the Post-Dispatch was interested in doing anything other than a promo piece...
[Via bondmen]
We're the Only Ones Unheroic Enough
"Law enforcement choked," said Detroit civil rights attorney Solomon Radner, who filed the lawsuit, adding "Cops are heroes, and they’re supposed to be heroes." [More]This guy's been watching too much TV. Besides, they have no duty to be.
Which makes those who enforce citizen disarmament villains...
[Via bondmen]
This is CNN
After failing in its efforts to have YouTube shut down the Alex Jones Channel, CNN is now lobbying Facebook to shut down Infowars. [More]Glass house, meet stone.
A free press, Opposite Day "progressive"-style...
I'm waiting for the day when Blogger, WordPress, domain registrars and the like are pressured into disallowing ALL "unapproved" content, not just the outliers.
A Picture's Worth a Thousand Words
Jeff John was my editor for almost 20 years, first at Guns & Ammo, then at Handguns and until recently at GUNS. I encourage you to visit his "Art inArms" website and tour the various galleries. I believe you'll be as impressed by their content as I am.
The historical and contemporary arms presentations evoke sentiments expressed by another longtime friend of mine:
Guns are beautiful. From pinfire pistols to Kentucky rifles, from Samuel Colt’s "equalizer" to the H&K battle rifle, guns are gorgeous physical objects, pleasing to the mind and the senses. To hold a 1911 model .45 in one’s hand is to experience ergonomic delight; to field-strip an FN-FAL is to thrill at the elegance of its engineering and the profound simplicity of its design. From the venerable Browning Hi-Power to the cutting-edge titanium revolvers of this new millennium, from the storied Lee-Enfield to the sexy new Steyr Scout, guns give eloquent testimony to the genius of man.Compare that to the ugly "artistic treatment" guns receive from those who demonize them and would see all but those in the hands of the enforcers destroyed.
Go to Jeff's site. Appreciate and enjoy. And tell a friend.
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Deutch Smart Gun Rant Confirms Intent is Control Not Safety
But it’s not about safety or reliability anyway, and Deutch knows that, even if the useful idiots he’s swindling out of their rights do not. The people pushing for such mandates are only interested in forcing diktats on those they would disenfranchise, and on restricting their choices. [More]It's always instructive to see impulse control-challenged deutchbags blurt out their intent and expose the narratives crafted for public consumption.
If Dogs Didn't Bite They Wouldn't Get Muzzled
Muzzled by Iowa's new gun law: Officials can't reveal whether ARL shooter had a handgun permit [More]And whose fault is that?
That seems to be a USA Today Network/Gannett Publications thing.
As for Ako Abdul-Samad memorializing Jr. by stumping for your disarmament, the guy was a Black Panther "lieutenant" and Sonny-boy was a member of the Black Gangster Disciples who was carrying a gun at 18 with Pop's full knowledge.
F*** these people, and that's about as close as I've come to typing it out in a long time.
[Via Loki1776]
Speaking of Another Example
In a tweet Tuesday, Mayor Steve Fulop said, "Another example of where these guns come from that we see on our streets. We need federal legislation - NOW." [More]Something must be done!
Seeing as how there are already numerous state and federal laws against everything reported here, it's curious that neither that idiot collectivist bagel-brained Fulop nor his megaphone holders at NJ.com have anything concrete to suggest that would have affected the outcome.
That's because what they really mean is they don't want any private parties to own guns. Those are to be reserved for the"Only Ones," like Jersey City's Finest.
It figures he's a member of Bloomberg's Criminal Mayors Cabal.
[Via Sons of Reagan]
Treading Heavily
Don't tread on m--- [More]Wouldn't it be a whole lot easier to get involved?
ARE YOU doing something proactive on a regular basis to try and promote Liberty/obstruct tyranny? It's not my place to tell you what to do, it's your place to find something that enthuses you and do it.
A Mother's Love
Parkland shooting suspect's mother allowed him to purchase guns, investigating commission says [More]Enabling mothers and violent young males -- there's a shocker. I wonder what percentage is single, Democrat and "demanding."
None of which negates a fundamental truth.
[Via Jess]
A Singular Victory
Under terms of the settlement, the government has agreed to waive its prior restraint against the plaintiffs, allowing them to freely publish the 3-D files and other information at issue. The government has also agreed to pay a significant portion of the plaintiffs' attorney's fees, and to return $10,000 in State Department registration dues paid by Defense Distributed as a result of the prior restraint. [More]That's funny-- I don't see any mention of this from Fairfax.
Generally they're out there claiming sole credit...
[Via Michael G]
'Progressive' Ideas
Nazi Hunter
Their lead inquisitor will be Dianne Feinstein, 85, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Long before Donny Deutsch charged that even Trump voters are Nazis the San Francisco Democrat, now 85, was the loudest voice for the leftist boilerplate that America is overflowing Nazis and that religious conservatives are Nazis. [More]If the old national socialist monster really wants to find one, all she needs do is look in the mirror.
In re Kavanaugh, my article was supposed to come out today on AmmoLand but the administrator couldn't get to it in time for last night's midnight email blast. Bottom line: The nominee is a mixed bag on guns, but don't expect him to be portrayed as anything but a militia extremist.
[Via Mack H]
We're the Only Ones Rearmed Enough
Dancing FBI agent who shot patron at Denver nightclub allowed to carry weapon again [More]It'd be a shame to let training like that go to waste. Face it: I've been to dances and I've never been able to shoot a guest while doing a backflip, and I'll bet you've never been able to either.
[Via several of you]
An Understandable Mistake
We're the Only Ones Predisposed Enough
The trooper, a member of the state police SWAT team identified in court papers only as "Officer 1,'' was involved in at least two unrelated fatal shootings of civilians before the Finicum encounter... [More]So naturally his past killings are state secrets.
[Via Rough and Ready]
Despised by the Despicable
This is the one issue that makes me despise people who voted for @realDonaldTrump , especially the women. [More]No doubt she wants genocide for them, too.
[Via Jess]
About That Con-Con
First, the Second Amendment must be revised to allow restoration of the assault-style weapons/ammunition ban, universal background checks and comprehensive gun bans in high-crime areas ... Second, a new amendment must be fashioned to relieve federal political candidates of the burden to raise campaign funds ... To implement these recommendations, a convention to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution -- called for by two-thirds (currently 34) of the state legislatures -- is one of two processes authorized by Article 5 of the U.S. Constitution whereby the Constitution may be altered. [More]Figures this self-impressed hive insect worked for Lautenberg.
And to think some on "our side" want us to stick our heads on that block...
Charity Begins at Home
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
We're the Only Ones Disbanding Enough
“That’s what the issue is for us. The municipal budget is not growing as quickly as police officers’ wages have,” De Soto Mayor Rich McCane said. [More]Well it's not like they've been worth what you've paid them with a Crime Index numberof 14. As for what it will ultimately cost to contract out to the Sher...
...excuse me, I can't concentrate on this with that sidebar headline about the Uranus Fudge Factory and the GM claiming "We pack fudge all day, every day"...
Nothin' subtle there.
[Via bondmen]
But Shannon Says This Never Happens
Trump Pardons Hammonds
Today, President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Grants of Clemency (Full Pardons) for Dwight Lincoln Hammond, Jr., and his son, Steven Hammond. [More]Happy news. Note the dig at the Obama DoJ:
The previous administration, however, filed an overzealous appeal that resulted in the Hammonds being sentenced to five years in prison. This was unjust.The wrong people have been behind bars.
[Via several of you]
It's Kavanaugh
Herschel shares first impressions and some links. [More]
My AmmoLand piece is in the website queue and will publish at midnight.
Gun Defenses Demand Equal Treatment in Protecting Rights
So why, despite marked parallels in circumstances, is Siwatu-Salama Ra in prison? [More]While differences in state laws, decisions to charge and prosecute, and jury variables can be cited, the “supreme Law of the Land” exists “to secure the Blessings of Liberty” for all – at least that’s the theory.
Not a Bug But a Feature
California: MASSIVE Data Breach and Significant Registration Problems with CA DOJ’s “Assault Weapon” Registration System [More]So the system is working as designed?
South Texas Marksmanship Training Center - Axis vs. Allies Rifle Match
VINTAGE RIFLE POSTAL MATCH - We may discover a few kinks in the system as we bring this project to reality, so feedback and constructive comments are welcome. Note the lengthy date window to participate; this allows scheduling your range visits to avoid rainy weather, since this event covers springtime in South Texas. Just keep in mind the spirit and intent of this training: Get out and exercise your vintage military firearm! [More]Contact info is included at the link if you have questions.
It Depends Upon What the Meaning of the Word 'Success' Is
I think the leaders of the socialist movement are perfectly well aware that the inevitable result of socialism is tyranny and mass poverty. But for them, this isn’t a bug, it is a feature. In fact, it is the whole point. [More]Yep. At the core of every "progressive" is a genocidal maniac who will not be disobeyed.
[Via Michael G]
We're the Only Ones Crying in Our Beer Enough
Of No Consequence
Federal prosecutors on Friday moved to drop charges against the last 39 people accused of participating in a violent protest on the day of President Donald Trump's inauguration. [More]So they're not "prohibited persons" and there's no coordinated demand for them to be? Isn't that what the gun-grabbers call a "loophole"?
[Via Henry Bowman]
Comrades to the End
Sanders Backs Ellison for Minnesota Attorney General [More]Of course he does.
They have history, you know.
Are you sleeping, Bourgeoisie?
[Via Jess]
The Politics of Personal Destruction
Soon thereafter, the “mainstream” media began circulating an unsubstantiated, 30-year old tabloid story about how Jordan — as an assistant wrestling coach at the Ohio State University — ignored reports that the team’s doctor (who is now conveniently deceased) was molesting student athletes. Jordan denies the claims that he ever knew of any such wrongdoing. But that doesn’t matter. [More]Most people will conclude smoke means fire and not learn any more. The only way out is to expose the credibility of his accusers to detailed scrutiny and hopefully find evidence of a lie, and #MeToo does not allow for that.
[Via Mack H]
The Gratitude of Polyphemus
Had Annapolis occurred after they’d achieved their “assault weapons” ban, we’d have been subjected to a post-Parkland like advocate and media frenzy. In fact, you can bet that they’re counting on post-“assault weapons” ban shootings occurring, to provide them the pretense of expanding the bans to ever-wider classes of firearms. [More]Any Fudds still think they'll be safe?
[Via Mack H]
Indian Giver
According to the indictment, which was filed last summer, Roche embezzled grant money from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Native Americans. The money was aimed at providing Native American communities with resources to support mental health and wellness. [More]Chief Sticky Fingers...
[Via Michael G]
Another Disenfranchised Democrat
Liberian war criminal living in Delaware County convicted of immigration fraud and perjury [More]Rigorous!
Say, uh, Luis and Jeh, is this what you have in mind?"
[Via Mack H]
'Step Off a Cliff,' More Likely
But the law is a step in the right direction. [More]Not unless it deals with reality and precludes prior restraints and due process violations.
[Via Jess]
Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Piers Morgan Paradise
A Summer Place
Monday, July 09, 2018
Chicago Freeway Protest Highlights Gun Grabber Sense of Entitlement over Rights of Others
That state of emergency should be all the proof any objective observer needs to realize that managing the city is beyond the capability of the corrupt incompetents and outright subversives calling the shots. [More]They can't control themselves but they're bound and determined to control you and me.
Constitutional Militia Resource
We touched briefly on "well regulated" here.
I've been sent a link to an in-depth analysis.
I'm going to have to bookmark that site so I can go back when I free up some time. From first glance, it looks like we could all benefit from that.
We're the Only Ones Murderous Enough?
“We believe that we have reached the beginning of the end of the Seth Rich murder investigation,” Burkman told The Gateway Pundit Monday. “After two long hard years of work, we have a witness who is prepared to identify the two killers of Seth Rich. One is reportedly a current DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) agent, the other is reportedly a current ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) agent,” Jack Burkman, told TGP in an exclusive interview. [More]Real, which would lead to higher-ups, or an attempt to discredit TGP...?
I guess we'll find out tomorrow.
[Via William C]
Your Terms of Surrender Options
California: Assault Weapon Informational Bulletin; What to Do if You Missed the Registration Deadline [More]Here's what they did and what I did the time a previous version of this abomination was imposed.
Curious. Fairfax just doesn't want to acknowledge what has changed in California that allows such Intolerable Acts to grow and spread.
It's almost like such threats are good business...
[Via Greg K]
An Incomplete Analysis
Get ready for a surge of illegal migration courtesy of Mexico's new president [More]Good. But why no mention of the single greatest threat to "gun rights"?
I hope it's not because of this.
[Via Mack H]
Exclusive Insights
Mine finally posted. I included all the FOIA material received from the ATF re: bumpstocks. [More]Stephen Stamboulieh provides a wealth of information you will not see from anyone else.
When 'Progressives" Collide
Feminists Clash with Transgenders at London Pride Parade [More]Popcorn?
It'll really get ugly once they figure out there's lots of money involved.
Not Really Much on DIY, Are They?
This single question occupied us for the rest of the hour. They knew armed guards would be required to protect their compounds from the angry mobs. But how would they pay the guards once money was worthless? What would stop the guards from choosing their own leader? The billionaires considered using special combination locks on the food supply that only they knew. Or making guards wear disciplinary collars of some kind in return for their survival. Or maybe building robots to serve as guards and workers — if that technology could be developed in time. [More]Ah, the old "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?" conundrum...
I'll bet every one of them would curl their lip if you mentioned the word "militia" to them.
Take heart, fellas. Your trophy wives will be allowed to live.
[Via Florida Guy]
Principles of Convenience
SOCIALIST DARLING ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ CALLED FOR TAX CUTS WHEN SHE WAS RUNNING A BUSINESS, NOW WANTS TO RAISE TAXES TO FUND HER RADICAL AGENDA [More]You didn't think Chequita was about anything but herself, did you? (And what's with all the spooky eye pics?)
Besides, once in power, they all seem to live in palaces.
[Via Jess]
No Irony Here
Abertay University professor and artist Joseph DeLappe is using Grand Theft Auto V in his latest digital art piece about gun violence in America. [More]Grand Theft Auto. Well alrighty then.
Hey, wasn't the fraud behind this a voice behind that?
Minimizing representation of certain areas and demographics and overrepresenting others produces a visual -- what's the word for it? -- lie.
Hey, how about one for Monopoly of Power violence around the world?
Doesn't Scotsman DeLappe have a British royal family to subject himself to or something?
[Via Roger J]
We're the Only Ones Stripped Enough
Running the Asylum
It allows a defendant suffering from a mental disorder to be granted pre-trial diversion and the charges later dismissed for any crime if a judge finds the disorder played a significant role in the crime and if a defendant has “substantially complied” with mental health treatment during the diversion period. In short, this new law allows diversion and the dismissal of charges for any crime, including those where a victim was killed or seriously injured. [More]And naturally, if you run into one of our experiments, it's best you not be armed.
[Via Michael G]
Concrete Jungle
A proud graduate of the Damien "Football" Williams School of Entitled Mayhem shows the future generation how it's done... [More]
Maxine Waters was unavailable for comment.
[Via Florida Guy]
A Face Worth Losing
E! News editor embarrasses herself BADLY trying to ‘best’ Kyle Kashuv on gun violence [More]She doesn't seem smart enough to be embarrassed.
A Stirring in the Robes
Portland protest leader Micah Rhodes avoids prison for sex abuse...Multnomah County Circuit Judge Jerry Hodson on Monday said he wouldnt send Rhodes to prison for two to 2 12 years because he believes Rhodes earnestly is trying to change despite the prosecution's arguments to the contrary. [More]Give it a couple years.The same judge'll be sentencing Christian bakers for refusing to bake celebratory deflowering cakes.
[Via Michael G]
A Crime in New Jersey
Working the Crowd
Organizers of pro-gun rallies across country lament low turnout [More]For myriad reasons, that's not what the majority of the gun owner demographic does.
Years ago, before the Great Western Gun Show was forced out of California, I recall being disappointed over how it could attract over 40,000 gun owners--yet a counter-protest against the Million Moms only drew a few hundred RKBA activists.
It is what it is.
The antis bus people in. They have billionaire backers and a supportive media guaranteeing free advertising. They are collectivists and the mob is their tribe.
Organizing such events requires experienced professional oversight,
That just ain't us.
Focus on strengths.
And don't forget: We get thousands upon thousands at gun shows throughout the year, and 80,000+ at NRA conventions.
[Via several of you]
We're the Only Ones Rogue Enough
Expert says 'rogue' transmission on Chicago police radio channels was likely portion of Hitler speech [More]Another reason to step up the scanner blocking...
[Via bondmen]
St-t-t-tarbucks...
D'you have a ni... a ni... a ni... uh five cents? [More]
There's something about "progressive" corporations getting very publicly entangled in "social justice" infractions...
Minnie 'n Mel had the right idea.
We're the Only Ones on Track Enough
We're the Only Ones for the Children Enough
Texas police officer investigated for pointing gun at young children on video [More]Hey, if they didn't want their lives threatened, they should have minded their manners and watched their mouths.
Anybody else reminded of this?
A key piece of information seems missing. But what?
The officer...the officer...the officer...the officer...And it's fair to wonder what Assistant City Manager Dionne Mack could muster up the judgment to "draw conclusions" over.
[Via Roger J]
A Public/Private Partnership
Manafort’s legal team paints the evidence as confirmation that journalists were given inside information about the investigation in violation of Justice Department policies and, perhaps, legal prohibitions on disclosure of grand jury secrets. [More]Here are your talking points. Now go and spread the narrative.
Saturday, July 07, 2018
State Response to FOIA Lawsuit Questions ATF Arms Export Criminality
Put another way, what did Hillary Clinton know and when did she know it? If the answer is she knew, then where are the authorizing documents and why was the ATF attaché to Mexico kept in the dark and told to “stand down” (see pg. 36 of Joint Staff Report) when he found out? If the answer is Clinton did not know and no such authorizing documents exist, why have charges not been filed against ATF officials as “principals” who “induced” or “willfully caused” offenses? [More]More to the point: Why is no one in jail?
And yeah, I caught the "email" redundancy in the first sentence -- the mod will take it out shortly.
Friday, July 06, 2018
We're the Only Ones Frozen Enough
An armed, veteran police officer stood idle for several minutes last October as the Las Vegas gunman slaughtered dozens of concertgoers from a perch one floor up, and now that cop’s actions — and inaction — are being reviewed by the Metropolitan Police Department... [More]Hey, all you second-guessers, did he make it home safely at the end of the shift or not?
The Democrat Economic Agenda
We want you to be poor, dependent and resentful. And to turn to us. [More]
That's not to say we can turn our back for one second on the Republican agenda.
Great Point!
That reality happens to be that the rate of spouse-abuse / domestic abuse is frighteningly high in the law-enforcement community. The same is true of anger issues and depression, including tendencies toward suicide…. you know…. those “red flag” behaviors…. [More]Unintended consequences meet the best laid schemes. But don't tell Wyatt ERPO.
If I Could Only Ask One Question Here about This Story...
Fools for Radicals
You're a privileged upper middle class millennial enamored of romanticized socialism after being brainwashed in a fabulously expensive college. You're the least "radical" person there is. [More]Riding that "Jenny from the Block" vibe, eh, Chequita...?
New York's newest Stalinista gets her incompetent ass handed to her on social media -- not that it will make a bit of difference with her useful idiot racist, cultist enablers.
[Via Jess]
And You Think YOUR Job is Bad...
Off Beam
China’s New Hand-Held Laser Rifle: Less Lethal or Less Believable? [More]So this was "fake news"?
Some day.
In a time not that long ago, it would have required a room's worth of equipment to be capable of a fraction of the computing power contained in those phones we casually slip in our pockets. Yeah, I know, that's an apples-and-oranges analogy, but it's less flawed than some blowhard posing like he knows what the limits are on future possibilities.
The real concern is if such a development will warn:
LAW ENFORCEMENT/GOVERNMENT USE ONLY[Via Florida Guy]
The Do-Over
It's a Big Club and You Ain't In It
Days before trial, prosecutor seeks dismissal of charges against St. Clair County judge [More]Haven't citizens been ruled felons for lying to authorities?
And speaking of a perversion of justice...
[Via bondmen]
♫ Reach Out, Reach Out and Touch Someone... ♫
What The Pros Use – King of 2 Miles Edition [More]
What that competition needs are some outraged, screaming Hogglets and MILMs demanding to know why anyone needs such long-range murder machines, and accusing contestants of being racist yokels compensating for their inadequate endowment.
And maybe a "die-in"...
[Via Wynn A]
Well Regulated
Received via "Comments":
The Militia Act of 1792 specified required gear including:
My key takeaway:
Once they show up for militia duty, citizens are subject to discipline. But the equipment they keep and bear in everyday life is not what is "regulated" and, significantly, there is no delegated power to allow for an override of "shall not be infringed."
(I didn't post this as a reply in "Comments" because I require those to stay on the topic being offered for discussion. That and if it were buried beneath a post, it wouldn't get enough eyeballs to be worth the work. I'm happy to try to answer questions, so please use the contact form in the left sidebar.)
Does the word "regulated" in the 2A mean as used today, to control or direct, or does it mean well equipped? I have been told that at the time of the writing of the Bill of Rights regulated meant well equipped.Both. Others say precision-adjusted like a clock.
The Militia Act of 1792 specified required gear including:
...a good musket or firelock, a sufficient bayonet and belt, two spare flints, and a knapsack, a pouch, with a box therein, to contain not less than twenty four cartridges, suited to the bore of his musket or firelock, each cartridge to contain a proper quantity of power and ball; or with a good rifle, knapsack, shot-pouch, and power-horn, twenty balls suited to the bore of his rifle, and a quarter of a power of powder...The Militia clauses in the Constitution calls "for organizing, arming, and disciplining ... and for governing." Hamilton explains his understanding in Federalist 29.
My key takeaway:
“To oblige the great body of the yeomanry, and of the other classes of the citizens, to be under arms for the purpose of going through military exercises and evolutions, as often as might be necessary to acquire the degree of perfection which would entitle them to the character of a well-regulated militia, would be a real grievance to the people, and a serious public inconvenience and loss...Little more can reasonably be aimed at, with respect to the people at large, than to have them properly armed and equipped…”In other words, we are entitled to what even modern courts have recognized as "ordinary military equipment" that is "in common use at the time" and "that its use could contribute to the common defense."
Once they show up for militia duty, citizens are subject to discipline. But the equipment they keep and bear in everyday life is not what is "regulated" and, significantly, there is no delegated power to allow for an override of "shall not be infringed."
(I didn't post this as a reply in "Comments" because I require those to stay on the topic being offered for discussion. That and if it were buried beneath a post, it wouldn't get enough eyeballs to be worth the work. I'm happy to try to answer questions, so please use the contact form in the left sidebar.)
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