“I’m the only one professional enough in this room to carry a Glock 40.”

Remember, kids, don't play with guns. [More]

Thanks to WOLFESBLOG for this.

Good grief.

The Eloi Award

I wrote an article for the Jan. 2000 Millenium issue of GUNS AND AMMO Magazine titled "The New Eloi."

Using H. G. Wells' "The Time Machine" as a metaphor, it made the argument that "society has fragmented into three distinct groups, the provide-all/control-all state, the provided-for/controlled general populace, and the increasingly besieged self-determining/self-controlling rationalist individual. Or, in terms of Wells' prescient speculative fantasy, we could identify these as the Morlocks, the Eloi, and the Time Traveller."

Markeeta Gould is a Mansfield, OH, woman who was "jailed for failure to file a 2001 city income tax bill totaling 96 cents…[she]earned $55 that year…on Feb. 19, she was arrested in front of her children."

He reaction? Was she outraged? Has she comprehended the loss of her sovereign individual rights, and has she been galvanized to fight against the blatant tyranny of a system where such outcomes are inevitable?

“Gould said she was embarrassed to be arrested.

"‘I'm a mother and I'm a law-abiding citizen,’ she said. ‘I paid my taxes every year before and I paid my taxes every year after. With me getting arrested, I could lose my job.’"

Ms. Gould, you are suffering from Stockholm Syndrome. You get The War on Guns' Eloi Award (I may make this a monthly feature).

And our Morlock of the Month Award goes to Mansfield Finance Director Sandra Converse, who claimed the Nuremberg Defense, saying she is bound by city filing policy.

"We don't know what people owe if they do not file. We wouldn't be doing our jobs if we didn't enforce this,” Converse claims.

So, Sandra, you financial genius—how much of the people’s money would you say you’ve spent in your insane quest to recover 96 cents?

To borrow a metaphor from another work of Classic literature, Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables," at least the fanatically obsessive Javert had the good sense to throw himself off a bridge.

Credit Card Fraud Hits New High Despite Chip and PIN

Now substitute the phrase “Crime Using Guns” for “Credit Card Fraud,” and you’ll have some idea of where so-called “smart gun” technology will surely take us.

Here are some observations from a few years back.

Vanishing Point Reappears Today

“Charles Robert Carner’s action-packed remake of the cult classic 'Vanishing Point' roars onto DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment, March 8, 2005. Viggo Mortensen (“The Lord of the Rings”) stars as Kowalski, the lone hero in the Dodge Challenger who leads an army of lawmen on a wild car chase across the American West…”

Read my review to see why liberty activists should give a damn.

Capture the Flag!

This is a project I did several years ago--I'm resurrecting it because I believe it makes a good statement of defiance, plus most of you have probably never seen it.

My U.S. Representative, Jane Harman, is one of the most anti-gun members of Congress. Holding press conferences with Sarah Brady to promote more gun laws, she campaigned on the slogan "I wear my opposition [to believers in the Second Amendment] like a badge of honor."

So why in the world did I send her a check? And why do I encourage all RKBA supporters to follow suit with their own representative?

One of the constituent services that Congress provides to "We the People" is a program that lets you fly a commemorative flag over the nation's Capitol building. For a nominal fee (I paid about thirteen bucks) you can specify one of a couple different flag sizes and materials, the date you want your flag flown, and why you are flying it.

I asked for the flag to be flown on April 19 with the notation:

"In tribute to the Citizen Patriots of Lexington and Concord who resisted confiscation of their armaments on this date in 1775, and in continued defiance of all who would infringe on the Right of the People to keep and bear arms."

I can think of many other homages, such as "In loving memory of the children of Mount Carmel," or "For Vicki and Sammy Weaver," or numerous other events warranting commemoration. I'm sure you can, too.

Whether your Representative chooses to process the orders or return them, a point will have been made (and I'm still not clear what their options are for refusing to do so). If enough of us follow suit, it can be a powerful point. Their choice will be to fly our flags in defiance of their statist policies or to create a public record of suppressing alternative political sentiments. And it will either cost you nothing, or, for a nominal price you'll get a beautiful flag and a commemorative certificate signed by the Architect of the Capitol. You'll also have the satisfaction of knowing that you sent your Congressthing a strong, no-compromise statement of principle, and maybe even made him or her squirm.

Why not contact your Representative and ask for an order form? Let's all fly a flag for freedom!

In the Fight Against Terrorism, Some Rights Must Be Repealed

A Muslim thinks we need to get rid of the right to keep and bear arms in order to fight the war on terror.

This same Muslim, who decries stereotyping his co-religionists, has no problem libeling those of us who rightfully embrace the original intent of the Founders:

“Today," he states authoritatively, "only a handful of citizens outside of neo-nazi and white supremacist groups view gun ownership as a means of keeping the government in check.”

In other words, he demands tolerance for people who agree with him, and armed suppression of those who don't. And just to ensure his point is made, he demonizes us and emphasizes what he says is our minority status. What a unique and new philosophy! I'm sure no one's ever tried that before.

“Junaid M. Afeef," his tag line states, "is a Research Associate at the Institute for Social Policy & Understanding.”

Great way to promote “understanding,” Mr. Afeef. Do you understand “Molon Labe”?

You can help promote Mr. Afeef's understanding of American social policy by contacting him at junaid.afeef@gmail.com. Just be careful--he seems like the type to start something and then report you if he gets the response he deserves.

"Steady Aim, Steel Will"

Congratulations to Liberty Belle, victims' rights advocate, and genuinely nice person Deborah Courtney for making the front page of the Orange County Register.

(If you want to bypass the OCR site’s registration, try BugMeNot.)

The Blogger Rebellion

The two graphics posted below have quickly emerged as standards to rally under against the government's latest threat to free speech.

There's also a sound file I highly recommend that provides a succinct motto for the cause, courtesy of Mr. Garrison.


Courtesy Feces Flinging Monkey.


Courtesy GeekWithA.45.

Judge Creates Special Class of Journalist--Just Because He Says So

"A California judge said in a preliminary ruling that bloggers should not have the same protection afforded to journalists under US law."

First we have the federal judicial opinion that bloggers should be subject to McCain-Feingold restrictions on political speech.

Now we have another black-robed traitor applying the pincers from a different angle at the state level.

Not only do these treasonous bastards trash the First Amendment, they're now set to create a special class of super-privileged citizens in violation of equal protection guarantees and the Constitution they swore a sacred oath to uphold.

For the record: If I give a guarantee of confidentiality, I will honor it. I will go to jail before I betray a trust, providing I survive the encounter. But I won't go quietly.

The neo-ayatollahs in charge can go apply their Iranian strong-arm terror tactics on someone who isn't fed up.

If someone wants to start a blogger pledge to this effect, I'll sign it.

FishOrMan Update

"The Spokane case is done. The plea deal was agreed to, (although the prosecutor in Ellensburg tried to get the prosecutor in Spokane to take the plea off the table!). The Ellensburg case of course is of main concern now, Trial set April 8th.

"If you didn't know the Spokane case was two criminal charges, (reckless driving and loaded gun in a car without permit). With the plea they were both dropped and a plea agreement was enter for two driving infractions, (neg. driving 2nd degree and failure to use turn signal). Finally, the gun was forfeited as part of the plea, (and my guess is the county is broke because they didn't reduce the fine with the forfeiture of a rather expensive Colt 1991A1). Total fine is $953, payable at $25 a month.

"I cannot say I am 'happy' with deal. Although,reading the 4 page letter I received from my lawyer on the possiblities at trial, (and $5000 cost for trial), it was the only 'smart' option." --FishOrMan

A Line in the Sand

U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly opines "the exclusion of Internet communications from the coordinated communications regulation severely undermines" McCain-Feingold. Now the FEC is talking about bringing the hammer down on bloggers who link to political campaign websites.

The links to Ron Paul and Tom McClintock stay in the column on the left. If and when an enforcement effort begins, more links will go up.

"This is an incredible thicket," says Bradley Smith, an FEC Commissioner. "If someone else doesn't take action, for instance in Congress, we're running a real possibility of serious Internet regulation. It's going to be bizarre."

Bradley, are you a Commissioner first and an American second? "An incredible thicket"??? Jesus, man, it's an act of war.

And we should all remember to thank George W. Bush for refusing to honor his oath and veto legislation he knew was unconstitutional.

The hell with these tyrants. Like they can arrest every one of us who defy this act of treachery and despotism. What an opportunity to demonstrate how impotent they are when met with mass resistance.

We need some kind of symbol we can post on our blogs, websites and emails that defines us as resistors to this tyranny.

Hole Blown in Howard Fischer's Credibility

"Hole blown in concealed weapon law
"By HOWARD FISCHER
"Capitol Media Services

"PHOENIX -- The House of Representatives voted Tuesday to let people carry weapons -- including guns, grenades, rockets, mines and sawed-off shotguns -- into schools, polling places and nuclear plants if they claim they're only trying to protect themselves."

Howard--were you born stupid, or is this something you've worked at?

NRA Response to Gun Control Lobby`s Irresponsible Statement

"It is pathetic to see the gun control lobby make hysterical statements to resurrect their failed political agenda. According to the BATFE, this armor-piercing ammunition is only available to the military and police. The Brady Campaign continues to deceive the American people in their effort to ban firearm ownership by all law-abiding Americans."

It's also pathetic that the nation's largest gun group isn't challenging unconstitutional edicts that deny to the militia the same ammunition the state provides to its enforcers.

Victor /Victoria

"As the gaggle of gun enthusiasts with their assorted handguns sitting openly on their hips dined on hamburgers and chicken tenders at the Fuddruckers restaurant in Annandale, Victor Castellon's eyes grew wide with concern.

"'I've got to be careful with these guys because they've got guns,' he said..."

Victor, Victor, Victor.

Not used to seeing free men?

Are the only men you wish to see armed wearing badges?

Yeah, you've got to be careful. That's the point. Did you never read Heinlein?

Another Brady, Bill

"State Sen. Bill Brady, R-Bloomington, announced formation of an exploratory committee Tuesday to run for governor, saying “Illinois must do better” than having the state run by Democrat Rod Blagojevich...He said the state could abandon issuance of firearm owners’ identification cards by denoting on a driver’s license whether the driver can legally own a gun."

Why would you want someone you don't trust with a gun driving a car? Shouldn't such people be in custodial care?

Another 48 Hours

Our good friends over at the Maryland General Assembly are enacting "The Police Officers Protection Bill," which will require gun owners to report stolen weapons within 48 hours of discovering the theft. If you don't, say, if you report it in 49 hours, they could technically add to your woes by fining you up to $5,000 AND imprisoning you for up to 3 years.

Among the bill's sponsors--a stooge named "Moe" (Why, you, I oughtta...) and someone named "Bobo," who I can only assume is actually not a sign-talking chimp. (Press the green button, Bobo!)

But remember--this is to guarantee police officer safety. Just to prove it, and to gin up flock sympathy, Annapolis' The Capital presents us with one-sided testimony from two officers horribly wounded in the line of duty by criminals with stolen firearms. The reporterette doesn't think to question exactly how this bill would have prevented these crimes, nor the extreme unlikelihood that filing a report would result in a stolen weapon being recovered. And forget asking the basic question: whose property is it, anyway?

There's one other factor that seems to have been overlooked in their zeal to exploit pity into a stronger police state: What if a defiant Patriot has retained possession of a weapon that Moe and Bobo have ruled verboten? Wouldn't being forced to report it stolen also force him to surrender his right against self-incrimination?

Oh well, there's no longer any Second Amendment in Maryland. What makes us think there should be a Fifth?

And there's yet another interesting dilemma this creates: What if the thugs stealing your firearms work for the government?

Bug Me Not

This is a cool tool to get you through web pages requiring registration. It's a real time-saver for doing research.

A Little Bit of “Sunshine”

By now you’ve no doubt heard about the “Million Mom” who was arrested for having an “illegal” gun.

She says it was her son’s, and she just wrapped it up and left it in a drawer because she didn’t know what to do with it.

Claire Wolfe quotes Rich Lucibella: “If she doesn't know what to do with a gun in her own home, HOW ON EARTH can she purport to know what I should do with mine?”

It’s true. The gun grabbers have always made me recall that powerful and defiant promise from folk singer Jonathan Edwards’ 1972 hit “Sunshine”:

He can't even run his own life
I'll be damned if he'll run mine...

I’ll be damned if any of them will.

Cops Find All Objects in the Physical World Alarming

“The soft-air gun that was fired on a Thunder Bay school bus Wednesday is considered a firearm, Thunder Bay Police said…

“‘I think it’s fair to call it a firearm,’ police spokesman Chris Adams said Friday.

”It could be considered a weapon if it was used in a threatening or criminal manner, he added.”

Me, I find ignorance on the part of “authoritah” alarming. And dangerous to the lives, liberty and property of free people.

Yo, Chris--no, it is certainly not fair:

"Main Entry: fire•arm
"Pronunciation: 'fIr-"ärm
"Function: noun
": a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder -- usually used of small arms"

And for the record, anything “could be considered a weapon if it was used in a threatening or criminal manner.”

Not to alarm you and the rest of Thunder Bay’s finest...

Shameless Plug: "Thinking of England"

"Can we sneer at the prosecution of Tony Martin and forget about Hale DeMar, the Wilmette, IL, homeowner who shot a burglar and was then charged by officials for violating the village’s handgun ban?"

"Thinking of England" is my Rights Watch commentary for the April issue of GUNS Magazine, on sale starting today at discriminating newsstands across the kingdom...uh...Republic.