Friday, July 09, 2010

A Night of Broken Glass

After dark, mobs form, smash windows, loot [More]
Yeah, it's the stores' fault.

Pretty neat "Only One" verdict, though.

If Grant had popped a prone Mehserle in the back, what do you think the chances are he'd have gotten off with involuntary manslaughter?

We all realize that if the rioting gets worse and the cops end up killing more, we could well see other cities react...?

Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition

Jindal Agrees to Allow Concealed Guns in Church [More]
I hate to spoil the jubilation by pointing out that's really not his decision to make, but then I always was a bit of a heretic...

[Via Jeffersonian]

We're the Only Ones Back to School Enough

U. S. District Court Judge Mark Bennett ordered Osceola County, Iowa Sheriff Douglas Weber to issue a concealed carry permit to Paul Dorr because the court found that Sheriff Weber had infringed Mr. Dorr's First Amendment rights. Judge Bennett did not stop there. He ordered Sheriff Weber to take a college-level course involving the First Amendment. [More]
Post also contains the embedded opinion.

Des Moines Gun Rights Examiner Sean McClanahan also covered this.

We're the Only Ones Measuring Our Response Enough

After being told that Curtis likely owned multiple firearms, police surrounded the home and brought an armored vehicle to the scene. [More]
Just fyi for those of you who likely do as well...

[Via Dave Licht]

When "Only Ones" Collide

High Noon in Pahrump, Nev.: Sheriff Arrests the District Attorney

The D.A. Chooses Not to File Charges Against Himself, Investigates His Nemesis [More]
Good grief.

Still, I would love to see the legal filing that contains this:
A review of the Internet reveals that Nye County is the laughing stock of the known universe.
[Via William T]

Dumber Than Dirt

A satisfied Rapex customer has started a Facebook site to protest the opening of a Cheaper Than Dirt outlet in McKinney, TX.

I got a kick out of this bit of hysteria:
The store is approximately 3,800 SQUARE FEET!!!! in size...
OH NO!!!! Why, just think how many of those you could fit inside, say, your average Cabela's!

I don't know who the moron behind this effort is, but if you're a Facebook member, you might want to wander over there and point and laugh.

Will Luby's end Fuddruckers' 'no guns' policy?

Based on the all-too-evident results, Luby's is utterly incapable of protecting its customers, nor should they be expected to. By the same token, if they expect gun owner patronage, we deserve to know their position on our ability to protect ourselves, and if we can expect to see any changes in Fuddruckers policy once they assume ownership and control. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes that corporate acquisitions also assume liabilities along with assets.

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This Day in History: July 9

I was this afternoon favoured with your letter of the 8th. Inst. While you are at Elizabeth Town, I wish you to obtain the best intelligence you can from time to time of the Enemy’s situation and [inserted: of] any movements, they may seem to have in view. For this purpose you will employ the persons you mention, or such others as you may judge necessary. Whatever expenses you are at, upon this occasion, will be repaid on the earliest notice. [More]

Thursday, July 08, 2010

GRE Round Up for July 8

Here's the latest from my Gun Rights Examiner colleagues:

Don Gwinn/Chicago:
This is Part II in a series. For the whole picture, start with Part I: "If you liked McDonald v. Chicago, you'll love Benson" at...Keep Reading »

Sean McClanahan/Des Moines:
On June 17, 2010, U.S. District Court Judge Mark Bennett issued a ruling from the bench that overturned a permit denial from Osceola County (Iowa)...Keep Reading »

Dave Workman/Seattle:

In self-defense — The Quiz

As promised earlier this week in this column, readers now get to test their retention skills (or maybe just refer...Keep Reading »

Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
As we discussed immediately after the Supreme Court's McDonald v. City of Chicago ruling was handed down late last month, McDonald doesn't...Keep Reading »
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Turn Up the Volume

Wyoming has eliminated sales tax at gun shows, because a few people at gun shows screamed at the tax agents trying to collect it. [More]
Michael Dean looks at cause and effect.

I notice the linked story quotes Cheyenne Gun Rights Examiner Anthony Bouchard.

In Accordance with Security Procedures

NBC News reported that the handguns had, in accordance with security procedures at New York's John F Kennedy airport, been placed inside checked luggage. [More]
Well, I certainly feel secure.

[Via Jeffersonian]

We're the Only Ones Unwarranted Enough

In a little-known city program that critics say may be unconstitutional, cops join fire and building inspectors as they enter homes without a warrant and then arrest residents if they find anything illegal. [More]
Hey, if you've got nothing to hide, what's the problem?

Oh...

But that's OK--this is Oakland. It's not like it's America or anything.

[Via Mack H]

Al Sharpton shows unreasonableness of anti-gun zealotry

[I]t's tough to see how much more "reasonable" the hoplophobes want gun legislation to be. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at the hysteria that results from a slight loosening of the cuffs.

Also help a video go viral and watch yesterday's Trigger Sports LIVE!

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This Day in History: July 8

July 8, 1778

Washington establishes his headquarters at West Point
General Washington establishes his headquarters at a strategic point that dominates the Hudson River. Polish engineer Thaddeus Kosciusko plays a significant role in the construction of the fortifications. [More]

Wednesday, July 07, 2010

GRE Round Up for July 7

Here's the latest from my Gun Rights Examiner colleagues:

Don Gwinn/Chicago:
Don't forget that Second Amendment Freedom Rally III is only two days away! Come to downtown Chicago and show Mayor Daley a celebration of freedom....Keep Reading »

Sean McClanahan/Des Moines:
It was reported today that Hancock County (Iowa) decided not to enact their new weapons ordinance. The ordinance was to be read for a third time...Keep Reading »

Dave Workman/Seattle:

It has been nearly four years – and will be this coming Sunday, July 11 – that Seattle resident Mary...Keep Reading »

Chris Woodard/Tucson:

Arizona in Fed's firing line......Part 3

Yesterday, July 6, 2010 The US Justice Department filed suit against Arizona, Governor Jan Brewer in her capacity...Keep Reading »
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The Blind Men...

...That would be these guys...

and the elephant.

Mr. Saxe? Your cue:
So oft in theologic wars,
The disputants, I ween,
Rail on in utter ignorance...
Q.E.D.

[Via Ed M]

Reasons Why

[T]here is no reason why the Second Amendment should be the last word for the voting public. [Read]
Yes there is:

"When Democracy Becomes Tyranny

"When Democracy Becomes Tyranny
I STILL get to vote."

I'm disappointed in you, Thomas Sowell.

You establishment media-anointed "conservatives" just don't get it:
We will not disarm.

You cannot convince us.

You cannot intimidate us.

You can try to kill us, if you think you can.

But remember, we’ll shoot back .

We are not going away.

We are not backing up another inch.

And there are THREE MILLION OF US.

Your move, Mr. Wannabe Tyrant.

Your move.
Now go ahead and have your vote.

[Via Ed M]

A Graphic Representation

What the chart in fact shows is that there is virtually no correlation between gun control laws and gun homicides. [More]
I don't really do statistics-based commentary, but thought I'd pass this along for those of you who are interested.

Maybe if someone could come up with a chart showing Daley's blood pressure rising following McDonald...

[Via The Bitter Clinger]

Armed self-defense news stories have two things in common

If the gungrabbers had their way...we would be reading very different headlines. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at some people the evil Daleys and Bloombergs of the world and all their useful idiots would rather see dead.

Also jaywalk over to today's Trigger Sports LIVE! for some punch.

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This Day in History: July 7