The Enemy Within

If you are represented by Republican Senator Dunnavant or Republican Senator Hanger, let them know you are not happy with their vote on SB 70! [More]

If they gave a f*** how you felt, do you think they'd have voted that way? Make sure they lose the next time they run. Anything else is more of how "we" got here.

[Via Keith B]

New York, New York, It's a Wonderful Town!

NYC: De Blasio released migrant who then raped and murdered 92-year-old woman [More]

"Migrant"?


[Via Michael G]

I'm Sure It's Just an Oversight

Texas in play? Ted Cruz predicts 'massive Democratic turnout' in 2020 [More] 

Forget to mention something, Ted?

[Via Mack H]

A Better Way for What?

All of these camps have it wrong on immigration, especially when it comes to skilled immigration. [More]

OK, Einstein. You answer the challenge.

[Via Mack H]

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

3 Kinds Of Women Democrats Refuse To Believe Exist [More]

That's because they're not real, like "commonsense gun safety laws."

[Via Mack H]

Slip of the Pen

Nancy Pelosi's Impeachment Pens Look Like Bullets [More]

Who thinks that's not intentional?

[Via Dave Licht]

California Dreamin' on Such a Winter's Day.

SB 354 will enable DACA students to receive additional funding to continue their education in graduate school [More]

Good thing this has nothing to do with that "single issue." Right, "Saviors"?

[Via Michael G]

'A Textbook Example of Tyranny'

So Virginia introduces a bundle of radical laws to destroy 2A rights, militias, sale transfer and registration bills, and the People of Virginia says no, and we're going to vote you all out next term. Virginia government responds by introducing a bill to eliminate voter ID. [More]

Let's hear it for the flag of the commonwealth!

[Via Henry Bowman]

An Answer for Randall

“You wouldn’t walk into 7-Eleven with an assault weapon. He wouldn’t walk into the library with an assault weapon, so why would you walk into the council chambers?" questioned Randall. [More]

BFYTW works for me.

[Via Mack H]

And the Low-Hanging Fruit Award Goes To...

I'd love to learn more about how these morons were so thoroughly made. [More]

Just what Coonman's counting on having show up...

[Via Mack H]

We're the Only Ones Immune Enough

After police had a ten-hour standoff with an empty house—eventually destroying everything inside—a court ruled there wasn’t anything they could do about it. Now the Institute for Justice is launching a new project to ask the courts to reexamine doctrines giving government officials broad immunity from accountability [More]

Anybody see "secur[ing] the Blessings of Liberty" in there? Any government action that does not advance the mandates defined in the Preamble to the Constitution is by definition destructive to the ends of the Declaration.

[Via CDT]

We're the Only Ones Red-Flagged Enough Update

Judge denies red flag petition requesting seizure of Colo. officer's guns [More]

As I said, this can work in our favor.

[Via Wynn A] 

Armed American Radio Redux

AAR “OG” David Codrea joins the broadcast. [Listen]

What gets me is how much has developed since host Mark Walters and I spoke yesterday afternoon.

Squealing Like a Pig Again

[More]

So what's the excuse for a group of legislators, most of whom are men, telling women what they can and cannot do to defend their bodies?

There's Northam's version of deliverance and then there's this jackasslaw's version of Deliverance.

Astute Observation

Note the chokepoint -"Officials say there will be one way onto Capitol Square Monday morning." should violence break out and people attempt to flee....instant Charlottesville. By design no less, imagine that! [More]

They love it when a plan comes together!

What You Need to Know About the GAO Report

The Fourth Estate Fifth Columnists could not sound more triumphant. [More]

They're not that vocal on this:

Gene L. Dodaro became the eighth Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) on December 22, 2010, when he was confirmed by the United States Senate. He was nominated by President Obama... 

Why they leave these guys in positions of influence when they change administrations is beyond me. Any guesses on how long he's been colluding with the Dems and holding off to drop a supposed "bombshell" at just the right time?

This is admittedly a stretch, but anybody know if his wife, "the former Joan McCabe," has any relatives in government?

And for what it's worth, OMB disagrees and is calling shenanigans.

VCDL/GOA Sue on Lobby Day Gun Ban

UPDATE: Lib judge pounced on it and said "No." [More]

No word yet on an appeal.

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Via email:

January 16, 2020 For immediate release BREAKING: GOA, VCDL Sue VA Governor over Lobby Day Gun Ban Springfield, VA – In response to Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s gun ban before Lobby Day, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) announce the filing of an emergency injunction to overturn the governor’s illegal ban. Erich Pratt, GOA’s Senior Vice President, stated the following: “Governor Northam is behaving like the royal governors who long preceded him. He has arrogantly and brazenly tried to restrict the rights protected to Virginians by the First and Second Amendments. “For this reason, Gun Owners of America is joining VCDL in asking the courts to issue an emergency injunction forbidding the enforcement of the Governor’s unlawful ban. The Lobby Day rally is held annually with thousands of participants and without incident. The only difference this year is that, in response to the Democrats’ attempt to eviscerate the Second Amendment, a much larger crowd is expected. “GOA is arguing that the Governor’s actions violate the Virginia and U.S. Constitutions, as well as, a 2012 state law which strictly limits the governor’s ability to ban guns in a state of emergency.” The complaint can be viewed here:

Complaint and Application f... by AmmoLand Shooting Sports News on Scribd

Armed American Radio

Getting ready to go on in a few minutes to talk Virginia with host Mark Walters. Go to the AAR website and select "Listen Live." [Listen]

Tales Out of School

Received via email:

Here's where you go for more.

Can there be any doubt that the agenda of academic gun "research" is to disarm Americans?

So why the "compromise" on federal funding?

I need some reassurance:

OK, I feel better now.

And Here is the Best Part, You've Had a Head Start, If You are Among the Very Young at Heart

My God, who do they think they are, Jeffrey Epstein? [More]

I was thinking of some other people, actually...

[Via Michael G]

You Can't 'Block' the Signal?

So what does this have to do with plastic bricks? Easy. If you don't have a $500 Chinese mill & a $100 hunk of aluminum, or a $550 3-D plastic printer, it's off to the gun dealer with you, right? Maybe. Or maybe you can dig into your kids' toy box, sit at your kitchen table, and build an AR lower out of the plastic building bricks you already have in your house. So - we offer you a sixth choice in the route to owning an AR. You don't need a $500 piece of equipment to make aluminum chips or plastic shapes, and you don't have to walk down to your gun shop. You need some ABS glue, some time, and a lot of plastic bricks and patience. [More]

Between that and all that Chore Boy lyin' around...

[Via Len Savage] 

Now It's Their Ox Getting Gored

“Essentially what this bill does is make it unlawful to introduce non-family members to hunting or shooting sports”... [More] 

Amazing what it takes to get some people riled.

[Via Wynn A] 

Ask and It Shall be Given You

Herschel posted a pdf of the Gun-Grabber Slap-Down I posted pictures of yesterday. [More]

Whatever It Takes?

Our campaign stands ready to do whatever it takes to stop the bastardaziation of our constitutional rights. [More]

Whatever?

IMMIGRATION AND BORDER SECURITY: There is already a southern border wall, it needs to be improved and repaired. The data shows that we have too many illegal immigrants coming into the country that are causing the court system and jails to be substantially overloaded and consequently costing taxpayers substantial amounts of money to deal with the problem. The immigration process needs to be fixed to review and expedite cases.

So-- not a word about those already here, "amnesty," a "pathway to citizenship" and "birthright citizenship"? Not a word about how the "legal" cheap labor side of things creates the same dangers?

I look at that statement coming from someone with an obvious capability to indulge in fiery rhetoric when he wants to, and I wonder how it differs in essence from Michael "fixing the broken immigration system" Bloomberg's.

If that's the best the guy can do, forgive me for invoking Fletcher.

Sometimes, the way just the right buzz words evoke a Pavlovian response reminds me of the town hall audience when Lois Griffin ran for mayor.

[Via bondmen]

Speaking of Consequences...

Democrats are the majority. Elections matter. They have consequences and a decade of shoddy candidate recruitment has landed us here. [More] 

That and what else?

Is there a blindness or is avoidance of the undeniable deliberate?

If our "influencers" don't even talk about it, how the hell will anything but catastrophe follow?

Say, why don't we ask the Saviors...?

[Via Wynn A] 

We're the Only Ones Captivated Enough

Former L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca Likely Headed to Prison After Supreme Court Declines to Review Case [More]

Hang on a sec... I know I left my sympathy around here somewhere...

So It Works When They Want It To?

You know, erecting a barrier and barring entry to those they want to keep out, and making sure everyone allowed in does so in a controlled manner? [More]

This coming from a "sanctuary city" for illegal aliens and a government that flies a "Sic Semper Tyrannis" flag...

UPDATE: I just had a flash and don't know if this could "work" or not, but what if people there to support rather than lobby show up armed and stay outside the perimeter fence and surround the place?

Worth Repeating

Some observations that came across the transom last night... [More]

In re being tired, on overload and unclear on what to do: You're not alone, brother. But today's another day and we will meet it with a spirit that endures.

Prior Claim

When checking to see how my new AmmoLand article is propagating, I came to find out Dean Weingarten beat me to the punch -- significantly.

This was the genesis of my piece.

Compelling Statist Interest

Northam to ban guns from Virginia Capitol grounds, two people briefed on his plans say [More]

Are you really surprised?

[Via Mack H]

How About Walking the Talk?

Texas AG Destroys Media’s Anti-Gun Narrative on CNN: 'More People Need to Carry' to Prevent Tragedies [More] 

True enough. Will he lead the charge to call for the elimination of "gun-free zones" where they're not "allowed" to? Maybe not prosecute if no threat existed?

[Via Michael G]

Phlegm Fatale

Video showed the woman had been shot in the neck ... [More]

Damn lax American gun laws...

Say, you don't think they'd ever suspect we'd dare try again...?

[Via Mack H]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Piers Morgan Paradise

So why didn’t the police and social workers do more to stop this? Because the crimes were considered racially sensitive. [More]

Tommy Lee?

[Via Michael G]

Bunny Gun Redux

Remember the Great "Bunny Gun" Raid?

Look how DSM stooge Matthew Theunissen characterizes the victim so that the sheep feel like the wolves are out there protecting them.

It Depends Upon What the Meaning of the Word 'Gun' Is

At issue is whether a key piece of one of America’s most popular firearms meets the definition of a gun that prosecutors have long relied on. [More]

Tell me about it.

No worries-- we'll just issue a ruling calling them "machineguns."

[Via Mack H]

A Nonbeliever

"I refuse to believe that this is a right and left debate. I refuse to believe that this is a Democrat and Republican issue." [Watch]

So you admit up front you're in denial yet you expect me to watch this 'til the end, and share it with everyone I know?

[Via several of you]

A 'Bipartisan Political Donor'

I understand Epstein's cell is freed up... [More]

[Via Neil W]

And the Hits Just Keep on Comin'

The Senate Judiciary Committee has released its latest version of legislation to render your self defense firearms worthless. [More]

That's the idea.

On the Line

New security measures at the Capitol make for long lines [More]

Who thinks discouraging constituents they don't want to have to put up with wasn't a major motivator?

Perhaps realizing many who wish to make their voices heard could now be blocked, VCDL could have designated proxies, each presenting names for the record of 10 or so gun owners who have chosen them to represent their interests?  That way, the brunt could take place in the armed rally outside, and not have to leave their guns locked in their cars?

UPDATE: Never mind.

[Via Mack H]

So What Did She Have to Hide?

Former govt. agent admits illegally spying on Sharyl Attkisson, implicates govt. colleagues [More]

It does make "Who else?" a fair question to at least ask.

[Via Mack H]

Doing His Best to Demotivate

'You Ran On America First': Laura Ingraham Grills Trump Over Support For Importing H-1B Foreign Labor [More]

Best not question Ivanka and Jared lest you be cast aside and disparaged like Ann Coulter, Laura. God forbid you ask him how they'll vote.

Besides, what are inconvenient truths when we have MAGA hats and mindless chants of "USA! USA!"?

[Via Mack H]

And Don't Let the Door Hit You in the...

I imagine one of the principals will be posting a link to this soon. Until then, just enlarge these if you can't read them:

Παιδίκρατία

Twelve-year-old Gurden Campbell was one of the people in the crowd calling for lawmakers to act. [More] 

And that's all you need to know.

Except is "Pediatocracy" a new word?

[Via Mack H]

Turning Blue

Dem Mark Kelly Continues To Dominate Sen. Martha McSally on Fundraising Front [More]

And whose fault is it for taking the fire out of our bellies?

Add Flake, McCain, and Ducey, and is it any wonder the consensus is that the elephant is dying from self-inflicted wounds?

[Via Mack H]

Nothing Secedes Like Secession

Whereas, In a spirit of conciliation, the Legislature of West Virginia hereby extends an invitation to our fellow Virginians who wish to do so, to join us in our noble experiment of 156 years of separation from the government at Richmond... [More]

If not for totalitarians, it could be a win-win for everybody.

[Via Keith B]

We're the Only Ones Unleashed Enough

Secret Service changes tune: Brooklyn dog shot by agent WAS on leash [More]

We could tell you Agent Braveheart's name, but it's a secret.

[Via Michael G and Roger J]

Bad Apple?

Apple Said It Is Helping In The Pensacola Shooting Investigation, But It Won’t Unlock The Shooter’s iPhones. [More]

As a matter of who I fear most, I don't want the government having a free key, either. This may sound naive to those of you who understand such things, but couldn't an Apple tech be the one to unlock the phones under chain-of-custody supervision without giving the feds any encryption overrides, and then just turn over the court-ordered data?

[Via Michael G]

By Popular Demand

To create a system where every vote counts equally, the Constitution must be amended. To do this, Congress should pass legislation reducing the size of Washington, D.C., to an area encompassing only a few core federal buildings and then admit the rest of the District’s 127 neighborhoods as states. These states — which could be added with a simple congressional majority — would add enough votes in Congress to ratify four amendments: (1) a transfer of the Senate’s power to a body that represents citizens equally; (2) an expansion of the House so that all citizens are represented in equal-sized districts; (3) a replacement of the Electoral College with a popular vote; and (4) a modification of the Constitution’s amendment process that would ensure future amendments are ratified by states representing most Americans. [More]

From well-heeled Harvard academics, eh? And how did Pol Pot treat educated elite "new people" again...?

[Via Steve T] 

By All Means, Treat Her as an Equal

Man requests 'trial by combat' with Japanese swords to settle dispute with Iowa ex-wife [More]

To do otherwise would be sexist. That's why I'd oppose letting the male lawyer act as her champion.

[Via Steve T] 

Define 'a Lot'

“A lot of people are worried, especially the large Hasidic and Jewish community in Rockland County,” Melanson explained. “I have had rabbis come in. Some of the rabbis already have concealed carry” permits. [More]

I've yet to see something from the Jewish community unequivocally condemning the schmooish community for the destructive Marxist fools that they are, and that needs to happen before I'll give a damn

[Via Michael G]

It Depends Upon What the Meaning of the Word 'Originalist' Is

How Scalia Botched Heller and Let the Left Undermine the 2nd Amendment [More]

I've pointed that out before.

I've also repeatedly pointed out that we can expect no truly fundamental change unless there's a credible "or else" attached to a demand. And that until our major gun groups get serious about the real intent of the Second Amendment, the erosion will continue.

[Via Michael G]

Much Ado about What, Exactly?

A northern Michigan radio show host is helping to organize a push in Michigan’s 83 counties to adopt resolutions affirming Second Amendment gun ownership rights, but the reach or perceived overreach of those resolutions could vary by location.[More]

So most of them will be "full of sound and fury. Signifying nothing"?

What kind of tale is that again?

[Via Matthew L]

We're the 'Only Ones' Agreeing to Disagree Enough

Missouri sheriffs accuse Dept. of Corrections of catch and release; state says it`s following the law [More] 

They either can't catch 'em or they can't keep 'em. Meanwhile, Missouri gun-grabbers say disarming you is the solution.

[Via bondmen]

O Canada

How far gone do you have to be when the "Only Ones" are the ones arguing against more "gun control"?

[Via bondmen]

We're the Only Ones Red-Flagged Enough

Morris is heard on body camera footage of the incident asking Jeremy Holmes to drop a knife he’s holding 36 times within two minutes. Jeremy Holmes is heard asking police to shoot him. When Morris began to holster his weapon so that he could stun Jeremy Holmes, Jeremy Holmes charged at him. Morris, along with Fort Collins Officer Erin Mast, fired their guns. [More]

This actually works in our favor and bolsters the evidence that such orders can be initiated by the vengeful and crazy. 

At least it would if they followed through and charged the mother.

[Via bondmen]

Who Really Didn't See This Coming?

With GOP support, Florida Senate panel backs closing gun show loophole [More]

By making "lesser of two evils" excuses and urging everyone to heed the voice of "pragmatism," GOP backstabbers and squishes have been rewarded for betrayals instead of punished. Had some prominent examples been made just a few times decades ago, followed by repeat examples when warranted, the line would be toed if not out of principle then out of self-preservation.

Instead, the longterm was sold out for the short term and we got phony "A" grades for conmen whose actions never lived up to their pledges. Did anyone really think most Republicans actually supported us, as opposed to had to suck up to us? And once they see they don't need to, did anyone really believe such creatures would stand by us?

You don't need to lobby real leaders to do what's right. They're already out in front of it and leading the charge.

[Via bondmen]

Eating Their Own. Good.

Oscar nominations trigger outraged claims of 'sexism' and 'racism'[More]

I'm wondering how long the binary"actor" and "actress" categories will hold up.

There's a 'Jerkin' the Gherkin' Joke in Here Somewhere...

Laura Gerken, daughter of Lucas County Commission Pete Gerken, was arrested Thursday night protesting outside the Huntington Center, where President Donald Trump spoke. [More]

"Commissioner"? And speaking of "real reporting," I don't suppose mentioning ol' Pete is a Democrat would be relevant? Or who she learned to act that way from? And again?

You just gotta wonder about the guy who made a career of giving companies incentives to move overseas being perceived as the champion of the workers while he attacks the guy bringing jobs back in.

2A*C3

2A*C3 is a community investing in creating command, control, and communication in support of defending second amendment rights. [More]

I get invites all the time but I can't join groups on social media because I only use it to publicize the articles I write. There's no other way for me to get the word out there and after a full day -- and they are full days and then some -- there is just no time left for me to engage any deeper.

That said, having spent 16 years in a past life producing directives for a defense contractor specializing in satellite navigation and communications, I fully agree with the concept being promoted, and have, on occasion, advocated using social media "for C3I purposes" instead of "trivial" ones.

A quote would be in order:

"Communications are the nervous system of the entire SAC organization, and their protection is therefore, of the greatest importance. I like to say that without communications, all I control is my desk, and that is not a very lethal weapon." Gen. T.S. Power, CINCSAC, May 1959

I encourage you to check 2A*C3 out and invite them to keep me apprised of significant developments they are working on.

Virginia Indoor Gun Range Bill Appears Especially Aimed at NRA Out of Spite

It's just another vicious stab at gun owners by a Democrat-dominated state government that holds them in contempt and now has the juice to do something about it. [More]

The question is, will "staunch support" be a two-way street when the confiscation orders are issued?