We're the Only Ones Electra-fying Enough

You got a purdy mouth. [Read and watch]

[Via Florida Guy]

We're the Only Ones Understanding Enough

"I understand the Second Amendment, and I understand everyone's right, or their belief that they have a right to bear arms," he says. "It doesn't give them a right to use that weapon." [More]

It seems you don't understand much, Sam. For instance, do you understand what kind of pushback your attitude is likely to create a response to?

And as for not being the answer, that depends on the question.  I don't see you and yours giving any up.

[Via Kevin Starrett]

Some Good News

Constitution Watch reports a bill is advancing in AZ to void federal laws that violate 2A. [More]

Noting how SCOTUS just ducked another one, I have to wonder what the plan is if this passes and the feds say "Tough."

Still Waiting to Score

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I had a rude and raging Fairfax loyalist go ballistic on me yesterday. He called me a liar for truthfully reporting that NRA's statement of opposition to the Murthy nomination for Surgeon General does not state that confirmation votes would be scored.

It doesn't. See for yourself.

And that is inconsistent with past practice:

As background, when I called NRA ILA's media office before writing my article, they could not tell me if the Murthy confirmation would be scored and have still not responded to my request for a "yes" or "no" answer.

I'm aware that a report came out after I published my column that says the vote will be scored, and even linked to that in an update. What I'm not aware of is any public statement by NRA ILA directly confirming this.

I have tried again.

If anyone is aware of any official statement by NRA on this, please provide a link.  The object is not to "bash" NRA, it is to make sure the senators are put on notice in a way they can't miss that their vote will have actual political consequences.

Why NRA won't just pledge to score and be done with it is unknown. I'd be happy to stop tugging on their sleeve about this and spend my time focusing on other pressing matters.

Vermont Update

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From VTFSC:

Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Burlington Free Press Ad
www.vtfsc.org

Today the Burlington Free Press has a full-page ad paid for by the VFSC and opposing the three proposed gun control ordinances articles on the Burlington ballot on Tuesday. The ad is an attachment to this E-mail.

From the radio ads that have been running on several radio stations in the Burlington area and beyond, the lawn signs displayed in Burlington, to this BFP ad, all are the product of lots of work and the funds donated by many Vermonters who believe freedom is always worth protecting.

The radio ads and BFP ad were necessary to outset the misinformation being published about the actual content of the proposed ordinances.

Burlington has used their Town Meeting Day ballot to attack our Vermont Sportsmen's Bill of Rights, which prevents a patchwork of confusing and conflicting municipal laws that ban/regulate guns, shooting, hunting, reloading, fishing and trapping. Ranges are protected.

Burlington politicians and gun control activist have been very clear that they are using Burlington as their starting point for going after the Vermont Sportsmen's Bill of Rights. Our folks should vote every time the polls are open. On Tuesday, the Burlington voters who want to protect their freedom need to cast their vote. Please Vote "No on 6,7,8"

I posted the radio spots here.

Meet the New Data

Same as the old data. [More]

I wonder if there is anything that we could infer from that...

[Via cydl]

A Clue for Greg

In re your question... [More]

This might be a pretty good time.

That you can't figure that out really says more about you than anything else.

[Via Michael G]

Good Decision

But I could think of better reasons...  [More]

[Via Michael G]

On Domestic Slavery

Herschel has an important essay. [More]

He also shares some notes and weekend fun.

Open Government

[T]wo key city councilors discussed scheduling a committee meeting during the workday to talk about restricting firearms in the city. [More]

Remember, with "progressives," every day is Opposite Day.

So when they say they're all about transparency and inclusiveness, what do they really mean...?

Put Up or Shut Up

Connecticut Carry asks officials just how serious they are about enforcing what their legislators have passed. [More] 

Workman is writing this up, and I'll add his link when he publishes.

UPDATE: Rich Burgess was on "Gun Talk." He was also on AAR, and I'll link to that once they get last night's show posted.

UPDATE: As promised, Workman weighs in.

UPDATE: Anthony Martin shares his thoughts.

A Right "On Hold" is a Right Denied

Those with a death grip on the reins of power won't just hand them over. [More]

Time to Choose

Chris Muir's "Day by Day" merges the Grail knight from "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" with Vanderboegh's list of Connecticut tyranny enablers, and notes how many have chosen the wrong cup...  [More]

MILMs* on Parade

Why protest against murderers when you can protest against those who refuse to be a victim? [More]

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This Day in History: March 3

Your Excellency has been pleased to refer to my determination what boats, besides batteaux & two gun--boats, will be necessary on the Hudson. I shall be happy, nevertheless, to be favoured with your opinion on the arrangements I have had in contemplation relative to this business. [More]

Obama could cut Russian ammo imports as response to Ukraine crisis

“No he won't,” Vanderboegh replied, “he'll take the Clinton way out -- do nothing about the larger issue but he'll cut off our access to Russian ammunition just like Clinton cut off our access to inexpensive Chinese ammo in the 90s, to ‘punish them for human rights violations.’" [More]

Today’s Gun Rights Examiner notes a time-proven technique: Punish gun owners for something they bear no responsibility for.

Today on Talking Guns

I'll be rejoining Kate Krueger on "Talking Guns" today at 3 p.m. Eastern for our monthly hour-long chat.

Also appearing will be Scott Calvin of TrackingPoint and Katie Pavlich of Townhall.com.

The show broadcasts from Noon to 2 p.m. Arizona time. Those who live in the Phoenix area can listen via Independent Talk 1100 KFNX.  Those who don't can listen live via the "Talking Guns" website.

China train station knife attack illustrates helplessness of unarmed victims

Not unexpectedly, even in China, disarmament of those who refuse to comply is a pipe dream. And when terror strikes, the "law-abiding" are left to run, hide, scream, fall, bleed out and die until "authorized" armed responders show up on scene. [More]

Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes the gun control train has left the station, leaving piles of dead and injured in its tracks.

UPDATE to NRA Opposing Surgeon General Nominee Story

I just added this update to yesterday's GRE:

UPDATE -- per Emily Miller at The Washington Times:

A spokesman for the NRA told me that the five-million member organization will score the Senate vote, meaning that it counts toward a member’s rating in campaigns.

Why the letter and announcement did not say so, and why NRA's media office did not answer that question when asked and did not call back with an answer is unknown. When and if a reply is received or a clarifying statement is issued, it will be noted here.

Second Update:

UPDATE: NRA sent out a "Grassroots Alert" email this morning about their Murthy opposition, and again say nothing about scoring the vote, including in the complete alert posted on the ILA website.

NRA opposition to Surgeon General nominee lacks credible deterrent

That’s why it’s unfathomable why NRA did not indicate it would score a vote for Murthy against the NRA grade for any Senator helping to confirm him, just as it did against during the nominations of Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan. [More]

This evening’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes bad behavior rarely improves without consequences to discourage it. That’s true with pets, with children, with criminals, and especially with politicians.