Isn't It Time We Banned Deadly Assault Hands?

A new law went into effect last year making it a felony to strangle someone during a domestic dispute. [More]

So it was legal before?

And what if the dispute isn't domestic?

[Via Mama Liberty]

We're the Only Ones "Stand and Deliver!" Enough

The indictment of a former police officer on charges he stole cash from people he pulled over follows a city probe that led to his firing. [More]

Aren't you supposed to be able to shoot highwaymen?

If a non-"Only One" did this, would armed robbery/use/presence of a firearm in the commission of a crime charges not apply?

And why can't I get the damned Dennis Moore song out of my head?

[Via Ed M]

Getting Rights Right

Will the justices get the history right, or will they be swayed by a potent gun-rights mythology that has distorted the history of Reconstruction and effectively erased the memory and sacrifices of men such as Williams? [More]

See, according to Saul Cornell, the way we honor the memory of armed blacks who fought for freedom is by embracing disarmament edicts and the rulings that supported them.

There's no question that much precedent had been established by the late Nineteenth Century to reflect deviation from the concept of unalienable rights that shall not be infringed.

That does not give it moral legitimacy.

It's appropriate to question why we should give Cornell's opinion more credence than, say William Rawle's:

“No clause in the Constitution could by any rule of construction be conceived to give the Congress a power to disarm the people. Such a flagitious attempt could only be made under a general pretence by a state legislature. But if in any pursuit of an inordinate power either should attempt it, this amendment may be appealed to as a restraint on both.”

And then there's one other fundamental reality: We will not disarm.

But What If They Take It Away From You?

Shouldn't you just give him what he wants? [Read]

Besides, the cops will give your home a free safety inspection...

In all seriousness:

The weapon is important.

The training is important.

But ain't no substitute for the will.

[Via The Bitter Clinger]

What Didn't Stop a Killer and What Did

The only thing that stopped the killer was another person with a gun. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at the obvious. Why some deny it is for them to answer.

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This Day in History: February 27

The fact that carelessness continued in making reports concerning illness led to the issuance of the following sharp order from headquarters: February 27, 1778. "Colonel Stewart has been much surprised to find so little attention paid to the orders issued by Gen. Weedon, respecting the sick of the brigade. The colonel now positively orders the captain whose duty it is to visit the sick of the brigade to deliver in his report by 9 o'clock the foloowing morning to which he was appointed to the above duty, otherwise they may depend upon being called to a severe account as it is a duty the utmost importance in the army." [More]

Who Are the 'Only Ones' Trusted with Guns at Oklahoma City Community College?

Campus closed.

Shot fired.

Guess who.

And yeah, they have the policy.

This breaking news story warranted a second Gun Rights Examiner column for today.

Click here.

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GRE Round Up for Feb. 26

There's some good stuff being turned out. I hope you're availing yourself of it, and importantly, sharing these links via emails, on blogs and forums, with your local newspaper editor, etc.

A common complaint is media bias and absence of representation for "our side."

These people work hard to change that and ask for nothing from those of us their labors serve other than to help spread the word. I hope no one thinks that's too much to ask.

Here are their latest offerings:

Ed Stone/Atlanta:
Why you should not carry a weapon into the Kennesaw Mountain visitor center

Howard Nemerov/Austin:
Recent defensive shooting a good study of character

Steve D. Jones/Fort Smith:
Re-arming Arkansas workers

Liston Matthews/Knoxville:
Tennessee Firearms Association March meeting to host Sheriff JJ Jones

Dave Workman/Seattle:
New Orleans case should send chilling message to those who think ‘only cops should have guns’

Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
Post-Katrina New Orleans, where the killers had the only 'permissible' guns

Go. Read. And please share the links.

For the Children

Roxbury pair held in clerk’s killing

Teenagers to be tried as adults, DA says [More]

I guess that's the best we can hope for, since there are no legal provisions to try them as mutants.

Still, Ellen Ratner's not going to be happy...

[Via Ed M]

We're the Only Ones Influential Enough

In the ensuing months, she returned to court twice to press her case, complaining that the State Police had been harassing her to drop it. The State Police, which had no jurisdiction in the matter, confirmed that the woman was visited by a member of the governor’s personal security detail.

Then, just before she was due to return to court to seek a final protective order, the woman got a phone call from the governor, according to her lawyer. She failed to appear for her next hearing on Feb. 8, and as a result her case was dismissed. [More]

Nothing to see here, move along...

[Via Twohulls]

And the Difference Between "Not Responsible" and "Irresponsible" Is...?

The family of a father and two sons who were shot dead on a San Francisco street in 2008 can't hold the city responsible for failing to turn their alleged killer over to immigration authorities after earlier arrests, a judge has ruled. [More]

That, of course, is the same city where the majority of the population want to do this:

Proposition H, which requires city residents who already own guns to turn them in to police by April 1, was winning 58 percent to 42 percent with 98 percent of precincts counted.

Let's hear it for "home rule"!

And let's hear it for domestic enemies and their useful idiots!

And while we're at it, let's hold them responsible.

[Via David R]

Look! Up in the Sky!

It's a bird!

It's a plane!

It's...coming soon, to an airspace near you.

[Read]

We're the Only Ones Disabled Enough

In June 2008 the Pension Board voted 3-1 to approve a non-duty-related disability pension based upon Surratt’s alcohol dependence. [More]

I need a drink.

[Via James M]

Get a Handle on The Blade

There is a disturbing trend toward relaxed gun laws and expanded gun rights in more states. [Read]

Typical anti-gun PSH from the Toledo Blade...

They forget their paper was named after Spanish weapons-makers.

Funny, how these "progressives" locked out workers who organized a few years back. Gee, I guess they don't like it when it's their ox getting gored or bull being stabbed with a Toledo blade or...

Fortunately, their subversive influence is waning. Still, local gun activists should put advertisers on notice that they are giving aid, comfort and life support to a proven enemy...

Since the editor's family owns it, death by a thousand paper cuts seems appropriate.

Sporting Purposes

UT’s athletic director, Mike Hamilton, said that under the new policy, the university will automatically dismiss any student-athlete found in possession of a gun — even those with permits and even those living off-campus. [More]

But note he won't sign a contract establishing university liability should anyone be hurt or killed as a result of their mandate.

Just think, if we could extend this to other endeavors--I mean, employment is voluntary, and we already see how some won't hire smokers. Why not have policies where they can demand no employees own guns? Or at least have access to them...?

The proper response to Meathead Mike would be for the athletes to strike and demand that he be fired. That they won't, and that most will go along to get along, and even think it's a good idea, points to catastrophic failure of the educational system.

We're the Only Ones Pretty Clear Enough

The sheriff says officers in that department do more than register guns. He says he does not plan to eliminate it. "I made my position pretty clear. I think our gun registration law is good. Our detectives and officers support it," he said. [More]

We discussed this briefly in a secondary feature here.

And look--they make it "quick, simple and easy" for you!

Of course, if it were me, I'd tell these oath-breaking "Only Ones" exactly what they could count on getting. Publicly, and in front of as many people as possible.

Why everyone doesn't is one of the great mysteries of our time.

Johanna Neuman's Anti-Gun Propaganda 101

Start with a photo of terrorism victims who were slain in a "gun free zone." [Read]

Use that to gin up hysteria against those of us who aren't terrorists having the means of defense in national parks.

Then mention another massacre in another "gun free zone."

Use that to gin up hysteria against those of us who aren't psychopaths having the means of defense in restaurants.

And just to prove how fair you are, let this guy be the one who presents "the pro-gun side."

Any questions?

The Sum of the Parts

Two Carson men were arrested Thursday by federal agents for allegedly exporting gun sights and parts used to manufacture assault rifles to the Philippines without authorization. [More]

Yeah, focus on the parts.

Forget about the whole.

How Did Bill O'Reilly-Approved 'Gun Control' Work Out at New Orleans Bridge?

A proper response to the Danziger Bridge attackers would have been to return their fire, defend lives and get to safety. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at what happens when fascist pinheads are in charge.

Also see a goodbye from the great Outdoors...

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This Day in History: February 26

In answer to yours of this morning, I think it advisable, that a couple of officers, one from the New Hampshire and one from the Massachusetts troops, should be immediately sent on by different routes, in quest of the cloathing; with directions to proceed on towards Fishkill till they meet it. [More]