A Joint Effort

Leading officials from Maryland, the District and Prince George's County will announce a set of initiatives today aimed at cracking down on gun trafficking, tightening laws that govern firearms use and improving information-sharing among law enforcement agencies.

I guess that's a lot easier and safer than going after the monsters causing the carnage.

Do they call it a "joint effort" because that's what the people who support these loopy ideas are smoking?

Anti-Gun Hijinks

In an fine example of locker room hijinks that go wrong, the Kansas City Royals' Emil Brown hit a reporter with a pellet gun in the team's clubhouse on Friday afternoon.

Not the Kansas City Royals that "have lent their corporate support to gun control initiatives or taken position supporting gun control"?

It's Gotta Be the Gun

A MAN has been shot dead and two others, including a teenager, have been injured in two shootings - one at a funeral wake for another gun victim.

Those guns really make people do bad things, don't they? Especially the banned ones?

I mean, it's not like there's any other plausible explanation...

And believe it, Patsy (fitting name). You've helped make it inevitable.

Switzerland Mulls National Suicide

Switzerland's the only country that requires its soldiers to keep guns at home. But concerns over high suicide rates and killings within families have caused some to ask whether having them there is simply too dangerous.

"Some"? Oh, you mean the stupid, the irrational, and those who manipulate them.

This Day in History: July 29

James M', Daniel, tried by a General Court Martial, whereof Col. Glover was President for "forgeing an Order of General Putnams to obtain a quart of Rum, and for abusive Language to Col. Gridley" and ordered to receive twenty Lashes. The General confirms the sentence, and orders it to be executed after prayer time to morrow.

"The Big One"

The case of District of Columbia v. Heller is barely at the Supreme Court's starting gate, yet nearly everyone involved has a growing sense that this will be the Big One.

I never heard Parker v DC referred to that way. Did Law.com goof?

I wonder if the court will actually agree to hear this?

The most disturbing statement for me:

"It will take an eternity to resolve."

I don't have that much time. Neither do my children. In the mean time, people are dying and their lives are being destroyed.

You "incrementalists" are going to have to do a lot better than that if you want us "extremists" to tone down the rhetoric.

Fincher Ordered To Pay For His Attorneys

A federal judge ruled Friday that Hollis Wayne Fincher misrepresented his financial condition and will have to pay for his court-appointed attorneys.

Nothing like kicking a man while he's down, eh, Jimm Larry? I understand in communist China, they make families pay for the bullets used to execute prisoners.

There's more to this than meets the eye, and I'll get into it later pending a review with some of the affected parties. For now, I'd just like to address the judge's libel that Wayne is not honest. For someone who wouldn't even allow "the supreme law of the land" to be acknowledged in his courtroom, that takes a lot of damn gall.

Jered and the Baby Killer

He was among only 36 Americans, mostly young people, whose video clips were chosen out of the thousands submitted.

Yeah, CNN knew exactly what they were doing. I know many gun bloggers have defended this guy, but reading that "at the moment, he likes Sen. Barack Obama" for president tells me everything I need to know.

Why would anyone on "our" side support a "baby" killer?

We're the Only Ones Brain Dead Enough

The Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police promised to crack down on gun crime and stop "brain dead killers" with an additional $26-million provided by the provincial government to hire 200 new officers.

Because the "liberal" solution of throwing plunder at the problem has always worked so well in the past...

[More from "The Only Ones" files]

This Day in History: July 28

BATFU Harassment Charge PDF File

Thanks to Kosmic for reminding me about esnips, which allows me to store documents Blogger won't host. I'd tried this service some months back to post some Citizens of America ads, but many of those wouldn't save properly and I gave up and forgot about it.

Anyway, here is the document BATFU filed complaining Red's Trading Post was picking on them. Previously, I'd just posted this as a series of JPEGs.

Here's my caveat--the title link works from my computer, but it gets me to a page where it recognizes me, so I haven't tested it from anywhere else. Please let me know if you can't access this (assuming you have Adobe Reader!!!).

This business of bringing me up to speed with any kind of technology can be a real challenge...

The Camera Doesn't Get More Candid

Despite their asbsurd and tyrannical attempt to restrict the use of images involving their activities and personnel, I have decided to post the first internet photos of BATFU Area Supervisor Linda Young on site at Red's Trading Post.

Before I do, I want to make it clear: Ryan Horsley did not provide me with these images, nor am I doing this at his request--so any attempt to punish him for actions that are solely my responsibility will be unfounded.

He also had no hand in directing the taking of these pictures--they are the work product and idea of another individual, who, unless I get permission, will remain a confidential source. If anyone in the federal government or courts wishes to challenge my right to do this, bring it on.

Here is a more detailed close-up to assist the public in identifying public employee Young as she performs public functions in public places:



Uh, Miss Young, I think I may have figured out why you're so uh...camera-shy. What I can't figure out though, is if that's a stain going down your back leg, or a shadow...?

CNNtegrity

I was a bit dismayed and a little surprised to hear a CNN Headline News analyst refer to gun owners and "gun nuts" and "Second Amendment literalists" in
an offhand comment during a report on the recent TSA report of suspicious
activity.

Yet another example of why we lowly bloggers aren't considered "authorized journalists."

An Incremental Amendment

This needs support. Contact your Reps. and get them to support it.

AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3093, AS REPORTED OFFERED BY MR. GINGREY OF GEORGIA

At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following:

TITLE VII—ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS SEC. 701. None of the funds
appropriated by this Act may be used by the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to pay the compensation of employees of
the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to test and examine
firearms without written and published testing standards.

Yeah, in lieu of defunding and jailing them, I guess this is an incremental step in the right direction. But while we're amending this, here's one other clause that needs to be struck:

Provided further, That none of the funds appropriated herein shall be available to investigate or act upon applications for relief from Federal firearms disabilities under 18 U.S.C. 925(c)

Why the hell not? Whose bright idea was this in the first place, who wants to retain it, and what is their reason for doing so, aside from their just being jerks?

[Via HZ]

This Day in History: July 27

On the morning of July 27, 1777 a group of Indian allies of the British advance raided the outskirts of the village, and Jane and Mrs McNeil were taken hostage. As the Indians withdrew, they were separated. Mrs McNeil was later united with her cousin, but discovered to her horror that another brave had Jane's scalp.

Open Questions for BATFU DIO Richard Van Loan--and an Announcement

So, Dick: Is all this publicity over your heavy-handed persecution of Red's Trading Post the reaction you were hoping for, or is this simply another manifestation of your agency's legendary incompetence resulting in "unintended consequences"?

Is all the hatred and contempt good Americans have expressed for you and your little "gang" a surprise to you, or is it just another motivating factor that drives you in your ongoing personal crusade against "shall not be infringed"?

Are you starting to feel the heat yet from your "superiors" (pity you appear to be answering to the wrong ones) for making a very public mess of what could have been a simple audit? I can't imagine they're too happy with you and your underlings right now.

Allow me to add to their--and your--discomfort, Dick. Tomorrow, I'm going to post photos of Area Supervisor Linda Young on this blog. I'm announcing it now for two reasons: first, to generate as much traffic as possible to see and spread the pictures, and also, to see if you'll try to get a court order preventing me from doing this--that'll be a story in itself. Make that three reasons: I won't mind if you sweat a bit in anticipation.

Better show this to your bosses, Dick. There isn't much time.

"Stop Exposing Us!"

JPFO weighs in on Red's.

As the producer of a documentary about ATF, they're particularly concerned about the agency's claimed authority to restrict using images of its activities and personnel.

Radio Free Red's

Ryan Horsley joined Larry Pratt as a guest on "Top Story". His segment appears about 28 minutes into the broadcast--give it a listen. He repeats something he's told me before, and we need to press for more details as well as an official resolution: The local sheriff has called BATFU about their investigation and his calls have apparently not been returned.

THIS JUST IN: RYAN TO APPEAR ON "CAM & CO."
It's starting now--per Ryan, his segment will start at 12:40 EST.

UPDATE: After the interview, Cam responded to an instant message and says he's going to call Ryan every day to check up on things.

Forfeit This

I mentioned yesterday how someone from the Treasury Department's Executive Office of Asset Forfeiture was lurking at WarOnGuns.

I sent them the above email, transcribed in full below:

I want to know why someone from your office was visiting my blog, The War on Guns. If it was someone visiting for personal reasons, I object as a taxpayer having government facilities used during working hours. If it was due to acting in an "official" capacity, I can't imagine why, unless it was in regards to my reporting on BATFE activities. If it was to send a "ping" that my site is being monitored, I'm curious as to what purpose you think that would accomplish--I certainly hope it's not meant to intimidate. Or perhaps it's just an automated search related to "homeland security" based on keywords? If you're interested in that, have I got some citizen militia activation suggestions for you.

I'm going to post this email, as well as any reply (or lack of one) I get from your office.

It may be nothing, or it may, as some have speculated--be calculated to chill. I figure the best way to handle things is using the same standard I impose on myself: conducting my public affairs in the full light of day.

Why would any government agency fear that?

Wayne Fincher Contact and Support

From Wayne's daughter, Connie Fields:

TO ALL,

You can write to dad by using his new address.

Hollis Wayne Fincher
07863-010 (MUST HAVE THIS NUMBER WHEN SENDING HIM ANYTHING)
P.O. Box 9000
Forrest City, Arkansas
72336

If you want to send money(money order) the address is:

Federal Bureau of Prisons
Hollis Wayne Fincher
07863-010 (MUST
HAVE THIS NUMBER WHEN SENDING HIM ANYTHING)
P.O. Box 474701
Des Moines,
IA 50947-0001

All money must be sent to this address. The prison doesn't take any money.

Dad can have up to 25 pictures or less, 5 magazines, 5 paperback books.

NOTE: Inmates are allowed to receive magazines, soft cover books, greeting cards and photos( NO POLAROIDS). All hard cover books and newspapers must come directly from a publisher(BOOK STORE ETC.) Please note that any photos,magazines or books that show any form of nudity will be rejected by mail room staff.

When I know more I will let you know.

C.Fields

I note the "he got what he was asking for" folks are resurfacing in forums.

If every one of us did what Fincher did, there would be no more gun control laws in this country. Because we will not stand up en masse, any one of us who does will be cut down.

And Fincher did not just do this carelessly or casually, as implied. "The Silver Bullet" and other documents, as well as years of history corresponding with various public officials and the governor to notify them of their activities shows a thought-out strategy. The reason that strategy did not work is not because it was wrong in terms of founding intent and natural law, but because corrupted legal precedent is given more weight in our courts than unalienable rights--and We the People allow it through apathy, ignorance and fear.

Fincher's testimony was suppressed from the jury, as was mention of the Constitution, the 2nd Amendment...and they were instructed to obey the judge and accept his interpretation of his authority and the law.

It's true, I would not have put myself in harm's way the way he did--but that has more to do with my not trusting our "justice system" to deliver what its name promises than it does with any flaws in Fincher's legal reasoning.

Rather than belittle the fallen, we ought to be helping in his time of need. Because if we don't restore Wayne Fincher's vision of the Republic, it will be just a matter of time before we follow him to the dungeon or worse--unless we surrender not just ourselves, but our children.

[More about Wayne Fincher from WarOnGuns]