For Whom the Indignation is Reserved

There is a general consensus that uniformed and ununiformed current and former law enforcement officers should be allowed to carry a firearm for the public benefit. That is why in 2004 Congress passed and President George W. Bush signed the Law Enforcement Officer’s Safety Act (LEOSA). Under LEOSA, current and former law enforcement officers who meet certain basic criteria, such as carrying qualified identification, are permitted to carry a firearm throughout the country.  [More]

Thanks, Fairfax! And just look how grateful they are, not mention how much more deserving!

We're the Only Ones Unreciprocating Enough

Top Cops Opposing Concealed Carry — Did yours make the list? [More]

Is there any "civilian" that supported LEOSA who doesn't feel like a sap?

[Via Greg K]

A Good First Step

National Reciprocity for the Nation's 17 Million Concealed Handgun Permit Holders! [More]

It would help if those who do not believe in asking for permission from those with no moral authority to give it had assurances that they will not be forgotten if they lend their support to this effort.

As with LEOSA.

So I'll go ahead and sign this just because I understand the back-and-forth is incremental and because it will enrage the right people -- as long as everybody understands that nothing less than full recognition of informed choice for all not requiring custodial care is my "end game."

[Via Keith B]

We're the Only Ones Ill-Fated Enough

EXCLUSIVE: Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel To Be Removed Next Week [More]

Don't worry. LEOSA should keep him from being as defenseless as those he would disarm.

[Via Michael G]

Please Contact YOUR Legislator and Beg for Second-Class Status

Sponsored by state Senator Joe Uecker (R-14), SB 199 would exempt active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces from the concealed carry permit license requirements. [More]

Why is it in the interests of the citizen militia to forego equal protection in favor of the standing army?

And did anybody see an outpouring of demand for nationwide concealed carry from all those LEOSA beneficiaries NRA urged us to request special treatment for?

How about no damn "permits" for anybody?

Welcome to the Party, Pals

Jamaal Bowman, a New York City congressional candidate endorsed by Justice Democrats, has proposed taking guns from police officers in American cities. [More]

I'm just remembering how many became vocal demanding reciprocity for the rest of us after they got their LEOSA seat at the table.

[Via Jess]

We're the Only Ones When the Going Gets Tough Enough

Police Commander Travis Yates: "'You Won't Need to Abolish Us—We Won't Be Around For It': Why Many Police Officers Like Me Are Quitting the Force" [More]

Yeah, what the hell-- you have your unavailable-to-the-private-sector pension with medical, and you have nationwide LEOSA, so at least you're home safely at the end of your shift. Why not leave the rest of us to clean up the messes largely attributable to "Only Ones" incompetence and abuse?

Lest you think I'm being tough on the "good apples," find me one who wouldn't destroy my life without a second thought for possessing an "unapproved" firearm in his jurisdiction, or one where it's verboten.

A Blow for Public Safety

Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) announced today that the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) has announced its support for his bill, H.R. 3752, to modernize federal firearms laws to increase public safety and ensure proper protection for law enforcement officers. The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) Improvements Act of 2009 would improve current law to permit qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms. [More]

But all you and I get to do is watch.

I wonder if we should send them a bottle of mouthwash?

We're the Only Ones Off-Roster Enough

Many of the firearms Gourdikian is believed to have sold are classified as “off-roster,” meaning they can not be purchased by the general public in California. Police officers, however, are exempt, and while its not illegal to sell an off-roster firearm to another individual, officers can run into trouble if they’re using their exemption to flip the weapons for a profit. [More]

What?

Privileges and immunities for one group that are "crimes" for everyone else result in corruption?

Oh go on.

Next you'll be telling me LEOSA beneficiaries would be happy to see me arrested for carrying where they can and I "can't."

A Policy Reversal?

[More]

So by asserting "lax firearm laws [play in making hate deadly," can we assume, since accessory "Greg McMichael previously served as a former police detective and district attorney investigator," can we assume the Bloomergians no longer support police being the "Only Ones" with guns?

Maybe they just want to repeal LEOSA?

We're the Only Ones Going Clubbing Enough

Former FBI Agent and Daughter Convicted of Killing Her Husband by Bashing Skull With Baseball Bat [More]

Why? Didn't LEOSA provide for retired "Only Ones" to carry a gun?

We're the Only Ones Semper Electi Enough

Marines and civilian personnel in Marine Corps law enforcement roles will be allowed to carry their personal concealed firearms while on base, the head of Marine Corps policy announced on Tuesday. [More] 

So, kind'a like LEOSA?

[Via Mack H]

Anti-Gun Top Cops Epitomize Oath-Breaking ‘Only Ones’

It’s the kind of weasel-wording that doesn’t surprise some of us when we hear it coming from a relatively recent Astroturf “group,” the Law Enforcement Coalition for Common Sense. That's a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mark Kelly’s and Gun-Grabby Gabby Gifford’s Opposite Day “Americans for Common Sense.”  [More]

And you'll note they aren't squawking about “cops only” nationwide carry enabled through LEOSA.

A Canyon of Progress

Each phone call is a drop of water eroding away the rock of inaction; with enough pro-gun Ohioans we can carve out a canyon of progress for our firearms freedoms! [More]

How is giving exclusive "privileges" for one group not available to all in my interests to support? What, they'll then be so grateful they'll organize to insist on giving me a seat at their table too?

Just like all those LEOSA-privileged "Only Ones" have done with nationwide concealed carry?

No thanks.

Unequal Protection

“The bill decriminalizes so-called ‘gun free’ zones for concealed handgun license holders,” said bill sponsor, Rep. John Becker, R-Clermont. [More]

So those who refuse on principle to apply for the usurpers' pemission to exercise a right are still screwed?

Once members of lobbying groups have their place at the table, will they then devote resources to bringing everyone else in, or will this be kind of like LEOSA, where those who have theirs have little personal incentive to care and plenty to remain exclusive?

Hell, I expect even asking that question will touch some nerves.

If you want to argue "incremental improvement," I hope you're prepared to commit to true "Constitutional carry" and to flesh out a realistic plan.

The Whole People, Except a Few Public Officers

 “Instead, Speaker Pelosi’s ‘security theater’ is a direct attack on Members of Congress and staff who recently publicized their desire to carry firearms for self-defense while going to, from, and on Capitol Hill. [More]

That should work out as mindful of our rights as LEOSA.

I'm sorry, but f*** 'em.

We all get it or welcome to the party, pals.

And yeah, I realize you don't have to be in the militia, but the title seemed to fit.

We're the Only Ones Rude and Cocky Enough

Interesting profile on a retired B-A-T-F-Uer now feeding at the gun-grabber and pension trough who apparently made a social media statement preferring socialism to capitalism... [More]

A Fairfax-approved LEOSA beneficiary can afford to be anti-gun.

I didn't see anything about him on CUATF forums. I'll ask around.

[Via bondmen]

A New Class of 'Only Ones'

Dozens of U.S. Navy pilots have written a letter demanding Capitol Hill lawmakers and top military brass allow more pilots to carry arms on bases... * 

So kind'a like LEOSA?

* https://www.foxnews.com/us/letter-navy-pilots-lawmakers-military-brass-armed-on-bases (Fox News does not allow access links from Blogger)

We're the Only Ones Objecting Enough

Conservative state lawmakers around the country are pressing to weaken an array of gun regulations, in some cases greatly expanding where owners can carry their weapons. But the legislators are encountering stiff opposition from what has been a trusted ally: law enforcement. [More]

Well then fire their worthless, oath-breaking asses, insolent goddamn servants. And no nationwide LEOSA carry exemption for them either, arrogant sons of bitches.

Anyone advocating such subversion and who want to destroy citizens for exercising their rights sure ain't "trusted" by me.

We're the Only Ones Who've Still Got It Enough

Ex-Long Beach police sergeant accused in online threats against BLM activist accidentally shoots himself [More]

Thank goodness for LEOSA!