Send in the Army?

Perhaps the most ridiculous suggestion, however, was the one made by Pastor Allan Bowen of the Abundant Life Assembly in Etobicoke. "(City leaders) have to call in the army," he said. "The army should be left in the communities for two years. They will be able to conduct random checks until the guns disappear." What is this? Iraq?

It's nice to see a common sense editorial appear in The Edmonton Sun. Pastor Bowen's sentiments are worth noting, though. Those who want a total ban on private gun ownership would indeed prefer martial law to an armed citizenry. This is but one more proof of the inevitable relationship of gun control with absolute, unchecked tyranny.

Good News From Wyoming

Representative Becket Hinckley of Cheyenne is planning to sponsor a bill that would allow people to carry a concealed weapon without going through the application process.

Two other legislators are sponsoring a measure that would make Wyoming a "no retreat" state.

No Taping of Gun Nozzles

NO GUN nozzle will be taped this time as preventive measure against discriminate firing by police and military personnel during the coming New Year celebration.

Davao City Police Office chief Catalino Cuy said he does not find it necessary to tape the nozzles of policemen's guns just to ensure that they would not fire their guns during the revelry.

Nice to know Chief Cuy has such faith in the caliber of his men

Unlike some people we could mention.

When I first saw "nozzles," I was wondering if they were issued squirt guns. But then I realized they must have some of those "bullet hoses" I've been hearing about...

We're the Only Ones Exceptional Enough...

A Palm Beach County school police officer was arrested in Pompano Beach on Monday and accused of using a firearm while intoxicated, among other charges, according to Broward County sheriff's officials...Broward sheriff's officials said witnesses heard shots fired from the 1998 Red Mercury Marquis driven by Nicholas Sarnicola, 48, of Boca Raton, who works as a school officer at Boca Raton Middle School.

What did Wayne say to thunderous applause?

Oh, yeah:

[W]e believe in absolutely gun-free, zero-tolerance, totally safe schools. That means no guns in America's schools, period ... with the rare exception of law enforcement officers or trained security personnel.

Makes sense, doesn't it?

Guard Faces Gun Charges

The District Attorney's Office charged a local probation officer arrested for smuggling drugs into Juvenile Hall with two felony gun offenses...both felonies that can result in Gonzales being locked-up for a maximum of five years, according to Sarsfield. However, Gonzales was released from custody Friday on his own recognizance.

I'm sure you and I, who aren't in "law enforcement," would be released on our own recognizance under similar circumstances.

Wouldn't we?

We're the Only Ones Phat Enough...

An off-duty New York police officer who claimed he was friends with 50 Cent and Ja Rule was recently arraigned on gun possession and is suspected to have planned robberies against drug dealers. He also boasted about being on the verge of a $1 million recording contract.

Nice to see standards on the force are rising, yo.

[Follow-up to this story]

Shameless Plug: Stand Your Ground

It’s not our fault that anti-defense misfits don’t trust themselves and transfer their self-loathing to the rest of us. Their hysterics don’t entitle them to impose their will on the rest of us under force of law. Just as we must sometimes turn and repel someone attacking our person, so must we defend against any who would attack our rights.

"Stand Your Ground" is my February Rights Watch column for GUNS Magazine, available now at steadfast newsstands throughout the Republic.

BONUS: See pg. 84 to find out how you can win an FM 9mm Hi-Power M95 Detective Model and Mitch Rosen Premier holster.

Buck-Buck-Buck-AWWW

A PFA order is not a quick fix for everyone. It is a tool and just like a hammer or wrench...

So is a gun, Beata. Try using your tool to repel an attack.

Why does "Peck Little" evoke images of a witless clucking hen?

N.C. Man Arrested for Stun Gun in Baggage

A North Carolina man is charged with unauthorized use of a weapon and attempting to board an aircraft with a weapon.

Chicago Police say a screener at O'Hare International Airport found the stun gun in baggage belonging to 35-year-old John Adegbenjo of Winston-Salem last night. He was going through a security checkpoint at the time.

Oopsie!

Who does that guy think he is?

Juan Hinojosa?

We're the Only Ones Lawful Enough

A police officer arrested Tuesday along with three other men who were allegedly carrying illegally defaced handguns is suspected of robbing drug dealers in Manhattan.

But lift a finger against these guys and you'll have Patrick Lynch to contend with.

Besides, who's gonna have more credibility in the courtroom: some lowlife street scum, or a sworn officer of the law?

Like a Good Neighbor, Rob Hansen Is There

Including a new addition, the 35,000-square-foot building will offer 12 pistol ranges, five 100-yard rifle ranges and an 11,000-square-foot space for a game similar to paintball, but without the mess....

Still, the project has triggered concern from neighbors.

Before the county Board of Adjustments and Appeals approved the project in January, about 100 residents signed a petition opposing it, said Rob Hansen, who lives nearby. He worries about accidents in the parking lot.

"I don't want a gun range, even if it's indoors, 300 feet from my back door," he said. "It only takes one accident, and I don't want that to be my kids."

In other words, if you don't have legitimate concerns, invent some. And make sure they're as hysterical as you can make them sound, to ensure the press repeating them.

Federal Agent Shoots the Beaver

Hey, I'm just reporting what happened.

Blatant Anti-Gun Bias

Nicki adds her insights to the Katherine Letellier brouhaha.

For You, It's a Felony. For Me, It's an "Oopsie!"

Banno, 48, of 411 W. Thousand Oaks faces one count of boarding a plane with a weapon, a Class 4 felony punishable by either probation or up to three years in prison.

Banno was arrested shortly before 8 a.m. Nov. 22 by airport police as he tried to pass through the security checkpoint on his way to catch a flight to Florida. The weapon, a .380-caliber handgun, showed up as his carry-on bag was sent through the X-ray machine.

You know what his mistake was, right?

He's not a political elite.

We're the Only...Ahhh...That's Quite a Coincidence, Wouldn't You Say...?

A Waterloo police officer accidentally shot his gun while investigating a shots fired call Monday.

[Thanks to Benson]

The Doppelganger from Dimension X

There's only one explanation.

The Barry Campbell I referred to was obviously Evil Barry from a parallel universe.

Firearm Saved Us From Four Armed Hijackers

In this country orders are placed with hijacking syndicates for low-mileage luxury cars for sale in adjacent countries, information being obtained from motor dealer staff as to car types and names and addresses of purchasers.

Well, that would certainly make me eager to register my firearms, as is being demanded. Then orders could be placed for expensive guns, and the crime syndicates would know the names and addresses of their owners.

[Thanks to John Schaefer]

Well, They Selectively Edited My Response...

...to our old pal Katherine Letellier. You remember, the teacher who claimed quotes from the founders supported a collective rights theory of the Second Amendment, and then couldn't substantiate her position when I challenged her.

For reasons known only to the editors of The Free-Lance Star, they chose to omit the last two sentences, that is, the whole point of my letter:

Since she made a public claim, wouldn't it be appropriate if she provided some of those quotes that she says exist? Or issued a retraction if she cannot?

Why do you suppose they did that?

What's Wrong With This Picture?

No, I'm not pointing out that some sheep would rather have merchandise than freedom tools, or that cops and businesses are funding another pointless media-circus "buyback." We should have come to expect such nonsense by now.

What I find truly absurd about this article is this:

The two were among dozens of gun-toting residents who converged on a shopping center parking lot Saturday to anonymously [emphasis added--DC] swap firearms for gift certificates as part of a program aimed at reducing violence in this crime-plagued city.

Good job, Sandy Cohen of the Associated Press!

You've now announced the names of "Big Daddy" Willis, Charlene Watt and Ruther Daniels. But I suppose if these three had the acumen to withhold their names, they wouldn't be turning in guns for gift certificates.

Wonder what poor Charlene will do when she finds out she needs to turn in about 20 more shotguns to get that plasma TV?

We're the Only...HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

REGIONAL police director Prospero Noble has directed all policemen to seal the barrels of their service firearms with masking tapes starting December 30 to assure that no indiscriminate firing will welcome the New Year.

Noble said he would conduct an inspection on December 31 to check if all the policemen under his command followed his directive.

Uhh...Prospero?

They couldn't just take the tape off after your inspection?