“Oregon Democratic Party executive director Neel Pender said he thought the resolution sounded ‘pretty reasonable.’
"‘I don't know any Democrats who don't have a healthy respect for the Second Amendment,’ Pender added.”
Friday, June 24, 2005
Ithaca Gun Loses Buyer, Closes Its Doors
Well, here's one the antis won't have to sue out of existence...
Thursday, June 23, 2005
A Disarmed Opposition is a Loyal Opposition
"Left-wing MK Ran Cohen (Yahad) made a move to curb possible violence by settlers on Wednesday by proposing a bill that would force them to take an oath of allegiance to the state as a condition for being supplied with IDF weapons for security."
Hey, it's gotta be done...otherwise, folks would be "liable to act as if they were in the 'wild West' and undermine the legitimacy of the law enforcement."
Just think if this rule was applied in America's major urban areas, where only the politically connected, proven loyalists could get a gun permit...
Hey, it's gotta be done...otherwise, folks would be "liable to act as if they were in the 'wild West' and undermine the legitimacy of the law enforcement."
Just think if this rule was applied in America's major urban areas, where only the politically connected, proven loyalists could get a gun permit...
How to Choose an Unarmed Victim--A Primer
Easy--just pick the guy in the Ranger uniform.
"Some staff are happier with not carrying a weapon and believe that if a situation requiring one occurs, police should be involved."
Which means there will be plenty of time for your getaway!
Happy fleecing!
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"Some staff are happier with not carrying a weapon and believe that if a situation requiring one occurs, police should be involved."
Which means there will be plenty of time for your getaway!
Happy fleecing!
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Wednesday, June 22, 2005
What Did Mr. Franklin Say...
...about those who give up essential liberty for security?
A company operating out of Orlando Airport has found a way to make 'em sign up and pay for the privilege of being tagged as officially certified, card-carrying cud-chewers.
Pay 80 bucks, get your iris scanned and go stand in "an exclusive security line, and the promise of no random secondary pat-downs, in exchange for a background check by the Department of Homeland Security."
Why don't they just stamp your ribs with a "USDA Choice" imprint...?
A company operating out of Orlando Airport has found a way to make 'em sign up and pay for the privilege of being tagged as officially certified, card-carrying cud-chewers.
Pay 80 bucks, get your iris scanned and go stand in "an exclusive security line, and the promise of no random secondary pat-downs, in exchange for a background check by the Department of Homeland Security."
Why don't they just stamp your ribs with a "USDA Choice" imprint...?
Train Your Manhood...
...or something like that.
The Muslims say it's supposed to help deter "gun violence."
Inshallah.
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[via KABA Newslinks]
The Muslims say it's supposed to help deter "gun violence."
Inshallah.
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[via KABA Newslinks]
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Why We Can't Allow Guns in Bars
[Use BugMeNot to bypass registration]
We can't allow guns in bars because drunks will kill each other in fights.
We need laws like those in Evanston, IL, which not only prevent people from having guns in bars, but from having guns entirely.
Just ask Evanston Mayor Lorraine Morton, who responded to a bar shooting in Evanston by closing the bar (she's also the "Liquor Commisioner").
"'Nobody in Evanston has any business with a gun, let alone shooting anyone,' she said."
We see how well your edicts work, Commissar Morton.
Thank you for telling us our business and defining our rights.
We can't allow guns in bars because drunks will kill each other in fights.
We need laws like those in Evanston, IL, which not only prevent people from having guns in bars, but from having guns entirely.
Just ask Evanston Mayor Lorraine Morton, who responded to a bar shooting in Evanston by closing the bar (she's also the "Liquor Commisioner").
"'Nobody in Evanston has any business with a gun, let alone shooting anyone,' she said."
We see how well your edicts work, Commissar Morton.
Thank you for telling us our business and defining our rights.
"If you don't have the fireworks to alter, you don't have a problem"
Bakersfield, CA just banned "Piccolo Petes."
Why?
Because some morons put "the explosive charges from Piccolo Petes into a carbon dioxide canister, placing them inside a watermelon and lighting a fuse."
A man was killed.
So now manufacturers are liable not only for misuse of their product, but for deliberate alteration. By adopting this theory, it's hard to think of any product in the world that cannot be used to construct a lethal device.
Typically, the reporter is ignorant, not a watchdog, but a mere cheerleader for the state, referring to "safe and sane" fireworks as "explosive devices ready to be tampered with." If they were explosive devices,BATFU would be all over them.
As with "gun control," don't think the motive is to just ban whistlers.
Why?
Because some morons put "the explosive charges from Piccolo Petes into a carbon dioxide canister, placing them inside a watermelon and lighting a fuse."
A man was killed.
So now manufacturers are liable not only for misuse of their product, but for deliberate alteration. By adopting this theory, it's hard to think of any product in the world that cannot be used to construct a lethal device.
Typically, the reporter is ignorant, not a watchdog, but a mere cheerleader for the state, referring to "safe and sane" fireworks as "explosive devices ready to be tampered with." If they were explosive devices,BATFU would be all over them.
As with "gun control," don't think the motive is to just ban whistlers.
Monday, June 20, 2005
OpenRange
From Barry Laws:
What the heck is going on with that new Firearms and Paintball Sports Facility?
WOW!
Much has gone on since we all met and were victorious at the grueling zoning variance meeting. We have prepped the interior of the building for renovation and are positioned to move forward. As always, things take about 3 times longer than planned. We were to be open mid July, and that is definitely going to be pushed to around November or December.
So what's been the hold up? Paperwork to be exact. Banks work in mysterious ways (at least to common man) and definitely at their timing, not mine. This facility is a huge commitment and that just takes time. We are just now grinding out the final details for signatures and once underway our fine construction team at Southern Contracting will kick back into gear to bring this baby to you folks in as timely a manner as possible.
We are also working on our new website and should have that available for updates in a month or two. I'll send you the entire link when that is up.
Our name is:
OPENRANGE.
Once built we will have established a beacon for the indoor shooting sports and a wonderful community recreation center. I can't wait to visit it myself. Check it out:
100 yard air-conditioned indoor perfect ballistic rifle target range with electrical retrieving targets 25-yard air-conditioned indoor target pistol range and tactical pistol range, both with computerized interactive targets. 12,000 square foot air-conditioned indoor paintball arena - awesome Firearm and Paintball Pro Shop offering sales and rentals in paintball, rifles and pistols... and yippee... Machinegun rentals!!! Facilities for meetings and parties. Clean, well lit, and beautiful.
So where will this wonder facility be built?
Crestwood, Kentucky.
What the heck is going on with that new Firearms and Paintball Sports Facility?
WOW!
Much has gone on since we all met and were victorious at the grueling zoning variance meeting. We have prepped the interior of the building for renovation and are positioned to move forward. As always, things take about 3 times longer than planned. We were to be open mid July, and that is definitely going to be pushed to around November or December.
So what's been the hold up? Paperwork to be exact. Banks work in mysterious ways (at least to common man) and definitely at their timing, not mine. This facility is a huge commitment and that just takes time. We are just now grinding out the final details for signatures and once underway our fine construction team at Southern Contracting will kick back into gear to bring this baby to you folks in as timely a manner as possible.
We are also working on our new website and should have that available for updates in a month or two. I'll send you the entire link when that is up.
Our name is:
OPENRANGE.
Once built we will have established a beacon for the indoor shooting sports and a wonderful community recreation center. I can't wait to visit it myself. Check it out:
100 yard air-conditioned indoor perfect ballistic rifle target range with electrical retrieving targets 25-yard air-conditioned indoor target pistol range and tactical pistol range, both with computerized interactive targets. 12,000 square foot air-conditioned indoor paintball arena - awesome Firearm and Paintball Pro Shop offering sales and rentals in paintball, rifles and pistols... and yippee... Machinegun rentals!!! Facilities for meetings and parties. Clean, well lit, and beautiful.
So where will this wonder facility be built?
Crestwood, Kentucky.
What Do You Mean, Gun Control Applies to US?
Jim Duffy of the Deputy Sheriffs' Association of San Diego County writes:
"Unfortunately, the law enforcement community has been put into a situation where it is no longer safe for us to include our families in this time-honored tradition...This presents a number of potentially dangerous scenarios for our officers and their families...I don't know how you can ask the people...to put their spouses and children in a situation that could bring a great deal of harm and fear into their lives....shouldn't he be able to employ the necessary protective measures needed to ensure that his family will not be the target of any retribution attempts by that street gang?"
Well, uh, gee, Jim, where do I begin? I suppose I should start by welcoming you to the club.
You could do what some of us feel compelled to do in situations where we believe it prudent to go armed for the protection of our families. But then, if you or your brother officers discovered that, you'd do your utmost to destroy our lives.
Wouldn't you?
"Unfortunately, the law enforcement community has been put into a situation where it is no longer safe for us to include our families in this time-honored tradition...This presents a number of potentially dangerous scenarios for our officers and their families...I don't know how you can ask the people...to put their spouses and children in a situation that could bring a great deal of harm and fear into their lives....shouldn't he be able to employ the necessary protective measures needed to ensure that his family will not be the target of any retribution attempts by that street gang?"
Well, uh, gee, Jim, where do I begin? I suppose I should start by welcoming you to the club.
You could do what some of us feel compelled to do in situations where we believe it prudent to go armed for the protection of our families. But then, if you or your brother officers discovered that, you'd do your utmost to destroy our lives.
Wouldn't you?
Sunday, June 19, 2005
Happy Father's Day, 2005
I'm the most fortunate of men--I have a father I love and respect, and two fine sons I have (so far) allowed to live.
Happy Father's Day to those of you who know the joy. Go be with your children.
That's what I'm doing today.
Happy Father's Day to those of you who know the joy. Go be with your children.
That's what I'm doing today.
Saturday, June 18, 2005
Film a Cop, Get Prosecuted
"During the summer, Patrick Thompson and Martel Miller filmed traffic stops around this college town in the hope that showing the resulting documentary would prompt discussion of how police officers interact with blacks.
"They succeeded, but not in the way they planned. Police seized their film and Champaign County prosecutors charged them with violating Illinois' eavesdropping law."
But no problem when it's the other way around, right, citizens?
[Thanks to Rick Stanley for passing this one along.]
"They succeeded, but not in the way they planned. Police seized their film and Champaign County prosecutors charged them with violating Illinois' eavesdropping law."
But no problem when it's the other way around, right, citizens?
[Thanks to Rick Stanley for passing this one along.]
Friday, June 17, 2005
Freedom Allies?
Dennis Walker of the Ohio Constitution Defense Council referred me to a website featuring absolute hysteria from an outfit calling itself "50 Caliber Terror". I did a WhoIs lookup and came up with a false front--Domain By Proxy out of Scottsdale, AZ.
They call themselves "A Project of the Freedom States Alliance--'Changing the Way America Thinks About Guns'." Look at who the other members of the Axis are and you'll appreciate the irony of that name.
Funny thing--the FSA site is also masked by the same proxy service. As are all its member sites.
So let's see--the 50 caliber terror people want donations, yet they also wish to remain anonymous.
That sounds pretty good to me. I've thought before about the potential for someone to start an "anti" website and funnel off donations that would otherwise be used by more effective organizations--I even wrote about a guy whose actions could make him appear to be "our man in the gun ban camp."
50 Caliber Terror? Freedom States Alliance?
I wonder...
They call themselves "A Project of the Freedom States Alliance--'Changing the Way America Thinks About Guns'." Look at who the other members of the Axis are and you'll appreciate the irony of that name.
Funny thing--the FSA site is also masked by the same proxy service. As are all its member sites.
So let's see--the 50 caliber terror people want donations, yet they also wish to remain anonymous.
That sounds pretty good to me. I've thought before about the potential for someone to start an "anti" website and funnel off donations that would otherwise be used by more effective organizations--I even wrote about a guy whose actions could make him appear to be "our man in the gun ban camp."
50 Caliber Terror? Freedom States Alliance?
I wonder...
Thursday, June 16, 2005
'Explorer' Produces Contender in Quest to Find 'World's Stupidest Gun Commentary'
Congratulations to Renee Horton for cramming the most "Minion Mom" talking points into one editorial.
Do You Think Firework Sales to the Public Should Be Banned?
It's not enough that the liberty-haters in the nation's capitol believe the intent of the Founders was to rule over disarmed subjects--they hate our traditions so much they even want to eradicate our celebrating the Fourth of July.
What did John Adams have to say about the matter?
"The 4th of July, 1776, will be a memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to Almighty God. It ought to be solemnized with pomp, shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of the continent to the other, from this time forward, forever."
NBC4 (District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia) is conducting a poll to see who's game for banning fireworks sales to the public. Scroll down about halfway on the page--it appears on the right. So far, the antis are getting their priggish butts kicked 86% to 14%.
What did John Adams have to say about the matter?
"The 4th of July, 1776, will be a memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to Almighty God. It ought to be solemnized with pomp, shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of the continent to the other, from this time forward, forever."
NBC4 (District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia) is conducting a poll to see who's game for banning fireworks sales to the public. Scroll down about halfway on the page--it appears on the right. So far, the antis are getting their priggish butts kicked 86% to 14%.
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
How Come?
From CALPEEK
California Political Week
June 13, 2005
Vol.XXVII, No.23
“Guns – Question: how come the NRA has not filed a lawsuit to remove the so-called San Francisco gun ban initiative from the November 2005 ballot? Doesn’t the State have preemption rights???”
Well, it thinks it does. I’ve always found the preemption doctrine hugely troubling when presumed to apply to unalienable rights. Still, the first question is legitimate, if for no other reason than consistency.
California Political Week
June 13, 2005
Vol.XXVII, No.23
“Guns – Question: how come the NRA has not filed a lawsuit to remove the so-called San Francisco gun ban initiative from the November 2005 ballot? Doesn’t the State have preemption rights???”
Well, it thinks it does. I’ve always found the preemption doctrine hugely troubling when presumed to apply to unalienable rights. Still, the first question is legitimate, if for no other reason than consistency.
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