Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Slump Derangement Syndrome

...the industry was facing a so-called “Trump slump,” a plummet in sales that happens amid gun rights-friendly administrations. [More]
You gotta wonder at the obliviousness and denial resulting in such an unsupportable conclusion.

I know, 4D chess...

[Via Dave Licht]

The Definition of Insanity

Szabo and other security experts argue that instead of expanding access to guns, current guns laws should be more rigorously enforced. [More]
Crazy like a fox...

[Via Dave Licht]

'We Have the Technology'

Big Data meets Big Gov't: New IRS spy software [More]
And what can be applied to finances can be applied to everything.

But hey, aside from confiscation, what could go wrong?

[Via Dave Licht]

How Do You Say 'Commonsense Gun Safety Laws'...


...in Spanish? [More]

[Via Wynn A

Same as It Ever Was

How Gun Control Became An Instrument Of Tyranny In Venezuela [More]
Was there an assumption that this is somehow unique with commies?

[Via bondmen]

Taking It Personally

I personally concluded that the Second Amendment creates a personal right, under the Constitution. [More]
No it does not. You'd think someone up for being the government's "top lawyer" -- as opposed to an ignorant dumbass -- would grok that simple fact.

And "shall not be infringed" leaves very little room for subjective "reasonable regulation."

[Via bondmen]

Like a Good Neighbor


After burning your kitchen down we thought you'd like some fresh-baked nut roll! [More]

For 'Progressives,' Every Day is Opposite Day

What I had never considered was that she thought of her evil as a virtue. [More]
So we're talking delusional disorder instead of possession...?

'It Accidentally Fired'

All by its own self, no doubt.  [More]

And then we have this "real reporter" gem:
The firearm, a Springfield XD 9mm pistol, was legally registered under his name.
Really?

And yeah, "aggravated assault" fits the second part of the common definition.

There is no excuse for this level of negligence.

[Via Sons of Reagan]

Doing It in Style

Gigi Hadid and Hailey Baldwin use fashion to fight gun violence [More]
The voices of seasoned judgment have spoken. If that doesn't persuade you, I don't know what will.

Just Like the Rest of Us

Actor James Woods: ‘I Have Never Traveled Unarmed Since That Day’ [More]
Thing is, he just sold his house in Beverly Hills last September, meaning he either had one of those "permits" forever beyond the reach of we mere "law-abiding" mortals, or else he took the same risks forced on us.

Speaking of Three-Dimensional Chess

Inside the Mueller team’s decision to dispute BuzzFeed’s explosive story on Trump and Cohen [More]
In one move he neutralized the "witch hunt" accusation in the minds of most observers.

The Things We Do for Love

Brad Pitt is dating Charlize Theron after the pair were introduced by her ex-fiancé Sean Penn [More]
Is she going to make him get rid of his guns, too?

Let's hope so.

Right before she "ghosts" him.

Monday, January 21, 2019

Late Start

A convergence of problems caused by the snow have kept me outside working in the cold all morning until now. Bottom line -- everything is backed up here, including reacting to tips received over the weekend.

Bear with me as I continue to dig out.

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2:30 update: Today's shot. My motivation to start things here now is gone. I'll try again tomorrow.


Friday, January 18, 2019

Lowering the Barr Again

Trump's AG pick was top cop during the federal siege and killing of Randy Weaver's wife and son. [More]
In case this wasn't enough...

Wolves' Breakfast Plans Foiled

Virginia House panel votes down more than a dozen gun bills, including red-flag proposal [More]
The pack leaders are not pleased.

[Via Mack H]

Meanwhile, Over at the Faith Coalition

Everything presented so far indicates the firearms industry would find faith in Mr. Barr as attorney general to protect the lawful commerce in arms. [More]
Besides,who you gonna believe? Us or your lying eyes and ears?

[Via Mack H]

The Fosters


There's the kind "progressives" encourage and the kind they'd like to eliminate altogether.

Tofu Eater

Chernin, who has donated nearly $500,000 to Democratic candidates and causes since 2015, has repeatedly attacked gun rights and Second Amendment activists over the last year ... Chernin also signed a petition backed by a Michael Bloomberg-funded gun control group demanding a federal ban on semi-automatic weapons. [More]
I confess I still take guilty pleasure in watching a Fudd on TV.  He never fails to entertain.

[Via Michael G]

Unmasked


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