Suffredin Succotash!

"I am tired of business as usual. I am tired of picking up the paper or turning on the news to see reports about innocent children gunned down in cold blood, because some gang member bought a gun at their local gun shop," Suffredin said. "For nearly thirty years, I have fought for sensible gun laws. Whether it was against the NRA or legislative leaders, I fought to pass laws to keep guns off our streets."

Doing Snuffy's dirty work for him, Larry? And if John R-I-G-G-I-O doesn't shut down Chuck's Gun Shop, are you going to have your "Only Ones" snuff him out?

There can be no peace with these evil creatures--they will not allow it. They insist on pushing and pushing and leaving no choice but to obey or be destroyed. How much longer people who consider themselves free will put up with their undisguised tyranny remains to be seen. In short, Larry, when are people going to get tired of you?

And incidentally--to the Reuters "Authorized Journalist" headline writers--I was going to correct you and say the word is "Reined," but now that I've read the article, I see spelling it with a "g" is more appropriate.

[UPDATE: I see Mikestraw1 and KABA beat me to two punches...]

We're the Only Ones Interrogating Enough

Four city police officers were suspended without pay for allowing a homicide suspect to smuggle a loaded gun into police headquarters by hiding it inside her underwear.

So...gRendell...based on results, Pennsylvania's "Only Ones" can't even keep guns out of their holding cells--and you're pushing the fraud that you can control them throughout the entire state?

Europeans Endorse Stricter Gun Control

Which part would they be from again...?

North American Union, here we come!

The Mass Shooter Loophole

States appear to be taking more action to keep guns out of the hands of people with mental health problems in the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings, new figures show. [More]

The rejects suspected of being maniacs with murder in their evil hearts will, however, still have full unrestricted access to utility knives, fuel oil and fertilizer, and gasoline and matches, as well as be allowed to move freely throughout society. [Via Plug Nickel Times]

We're the Only Ones Shirking Enough

Male police slept on the job, faked patrol reports, watched an X-rated TV channel and ran a forfeit system where they had to buy each other doughnuts as a penalty for leaving guns lying around, an employment tribunal heard.

Cryptic Subterranean treats us to a sordid tale of airport "Only Ones" on his side of the pond.

More on State AGs

Yesterday, we discussed finding out where our state attorneys general stand on the Heller case, and if they will file an amicus brief on its behalf.

Correspondent GarandFan did some stats legwork for us in his comments.

1894C points us to this essay by Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox.

David Hardy tells me Texas Solicitor General R. Ted Cruz "is rounding up AG amici," and reports the Arkansas AG Dustin McDaniel is filing one.


I'm toying with the idea of putting together one of those maps of the US where the states are color coded to show who's on board, who's AWOL and who's against us--here's the preliminary rough draft:


At this point, it only shows those that have actually filed at the SCOTUS level per the above-referenced comments, which I have not double-checked--point being, this is a rough draft only intended to express the concept. Maybe I should also add a symbol for those states that filed a brief at the district level, and another if they signed on to the Ashcroft support letter...

Of course, if somebody with actual graphics skills and the ability to create an interactive map where you could click on states and symbols and link to copies of the briefs, etc., wanted to take this project over, I wouldn't mind stepping out of the way one bit.

Sweet Homegrown Terrorist Alabama

Anti-government groups usually believe:
Gun Control = Enslavement
Constitution has been subverted
The U.S. has lost its sovereignty

And your point would be...?

Garrett has more on "Homegrown Terrorists"...

Nice to know the people of the state of Alabama are paying for this...I tried taking their quiz and when I completed it got a "data retrieval failure" notice--there's government in action for ya.

Maybe what we need to do is come up with one of those quizzes of our own on this--where you get the code for a graphic you can put on your website that shows what level you came in at...

Here's the Humor Paul: You're Making a Prissy Little Fool of Yourself (Again)

In last night’s Republican YouTube debate, a questioner submitted this video of himself shooting what looks like an AK-type semi-automatic assault rifle at a target in the desert. In less than two seconds, self-identified NRA Life Member Jay Fox fires off six rounds. (Check the timing of the video yourself.)

Oooh...six rounds in less than two seconds. Check the timing yourself...

Good grief. You really don't have the first idea what you're talking about, do you?

Here's a clue as to why that's no big deal, Paul.

No wonder you're so afraid--you're ignorant.

No wonder you some off like such an hysterical little girl--instead of a man.

This Day in History: November 30

The Treaty of Paris ended the Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States, recognized American independence and established borders for the new nation. After the British defeat at Yorktown, peace talks in Paris began in April 1782 between Richard Oswarld representing Great Britain and the American Peace Commissioners Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and John Adams. The American negotiators were joined by Henry Laurens two days before the preliminary articles of peace were signed on November 30, 1782.

A Larmee of One

I really assumed this was done by a child, and not a very smart or talented one at that.

To paraphrase the old saying, I don't know art, but I know what sucks.

Paul Helmke's New Math

There is the “Militia purpose” clause, with 13 words. Then there is the “keep and bear Arms” clause, with 14 words. Two clauses and 27 words. This is an uncomfortable fact to those accustomed to reading only half of the Amendment, reciting the last 14 words over and over again as if the first 13 didn’t exist.

Of course they all exist, Paul. You're the ones arguing the militia are not "the whole people," but just that fraction in active service to the government.

By the way, how come no comments on your blog, Paul? What are you afraid of? I guess your supporters will have to troll "pro-gun" sites to chime in their support for your subversive lies.

UPDATE: Hi guys. That's right, I said "LIES." Speaking of which, how come your IP Address still says "Handgun Control"?


I thought you'd established the deception that you were some sort of violence prevention campaign, because the old monicker revealed too much about your mindset and goals...

Do You Know Where YOUR AG Stands?

Ryan Horsley asks his to weigh in on Heller with support for individual rights.

I'm delighted to see this avenue being pursued. A few days back, I sent the following link of state Attorneys General supporting the Ashcroft position to Robert Levy, hoping he would find value in it, and he noted that "6 of the 18 [were] Democrats...very impressive..."

I wasn't so fortunate in the response I received from then-CA AG Bill Lockyer, which was really no surprise, but did get a commitment from Republican AG candidate Dick Ackerman's campaign that he would go on record supporting an individual rights view.

I agree with Ryan--find out where your state AG stands on the Second Amendment--and ask him if he will add his voice to those supporting Heller.

A Word About Registration

Today's post on Ontario home inspections illustrates one of the reasons I get so irritated with some in Second Amendment academic circles who maintain that registration would prove to be Constitutional, citing militia laws specifying firearm and inspection requirements. There's no argument that those mustered were required to submit to command authority in this and other matters--but also no evidence that this universally included a thorough accounting of everything that they did not bring to the field and left for private use at home.

I don't know why these reputed smart guys think it's wise to cede this point before we've even engaged on it, and particularly with the indisputable historical record of government abuse whenever such lists are at their disposal.

ALERT in Ontario

We have just learned that the Chief Firearms Office in Ontario is initiating a pilot program to begin limited home inspections in the Toronto area.

CSSA Executive Director Larry Whitmore sent me this link to legal information they have made available to those at risk.

Think about it. Mandatory inspections. Warrantless searches. A requirement to self-incriminate. Presumed authority to seize property. All against registered collectors under the guise of "public safety," with a liberal sprinkling of the word "reasonable," and even sneaking in the Orwellian fraud of "voluntary compliance."

That'll show Ontario's violent criminal underclass.

Keep an eye on this one for adaptation here. You know our enemies will.

[Via Bruce Mills]

We're the Only Ones Who Really Know How to Party Enough

Jude, 29, said he had been at a party on Oct. 24, 2004, when a group of white men who identified themselves as off-duty officers kicked and punched him, put a knife to his throat and jammed a pen in his ears as he begged for mercy. Jude said he heard Spengler call him a racial slur.

Thank goodness it's only a few "Only Ones," right, and it's not reflective of the force? That must be why:

The police department disciplined 13 officers after the beating, including nine who were fired. Two of the fired officers won back their jobs, including Packard after a 20-day suspension.

Four others have pleaded guilty to similar federal charges.

Nope, no pattern here...

[Via SameNoKami]

We're the Only Ones Misconducting Ourselves Enough

Prosecutors said Trooper Robert Czora pulled over an out-of-state motorist on the Adirondack Northway in Ausable back in August. He told the motorist to pay $300 in bail money then kept the money for himself.

But he didn't plan on keeping the money, as evidenced by the fact that he returned it after finding out he was being investigated! Why does that remind me of something a 7-year-old would say when caught with his hand in the cookie jar?

Forget not knowing if this highwayman is going to keep his job--why isn't he being prosecuted for strong arm robbery with additional charges tacked on because a gun was on his person during a commission of a crime?

And can you imagine what he would have done had she refused to sign the ticket? Or offered an opinion? Or "lifted a finger" to stop a literal act of highway robbery under color of authority?

Only "The Only Ones"...

We're the Only Ones Flying Free Enough

Stan tells us of one story with two outcomes.

WarOnGuns mentioned Judge James here and here. I also told you about High-Flyin' Frank and the Juan that got away, The story of the hapless Mr. Hochman only proves it's good to be an "Only One."

Follow the title link and find out what happens if you're not.

GunTalk TV

It's not really a surprise that CNN chose to not air the Tom Gresham/Clint Smith question--anyone who watched the "debates" saw they did present two RKBA-related questions, one where the person had to be corrected not to throw guns, the other where the questioner--and Rudy--repeated the oblivious assumption that 2A is a granted right.

Tom didn't figure they'd select his question, but was nice enough not to discourage me from urging gun owners to request CNN do just that. He's been busy bypassing a media that too often ignores gun owners by producing his own videos at GunTalkTV, and tells me:

A bunch are free. Some require a (cheap) subscription...It's been fun, and it's going to grow like crazy. We kicked it off with 100 videos, but I plan to have 500 on it within a year. All are original (I shoot 'em) videos. We'll be adding some with Jerry Miculek next week. The safety videos are all free. Folks do need to sign up to see them...

Anyway, take a look. My goal is to make quality firearms training available to everyone.

By all means, take a look.

UPDATE: Faulty memory alert. There were three questions, actually--the third dealt with guns candidates own and if any require a stamp.

This Day in History: November 29

The officers commanding regiments are to see, that their men's arms are put in the best order possible; and of the loaded ones, such as can be drawn, are to be drawn, and the others discharged the first fair day, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon; but to prevent the waste of lead, the men of each regiment, or brigade, are to discharge their pieces, into a bank of earth, from whence the lead may be taken again.

Late Start

Computer has been down all morning. Finally have it back up, but posting has been shot to hell.

Here's an outline of what I was going to talk about today, sans commentary:

This Day in History

After the judgement and loyalty of Silas Deane is called into question, Congress appoints John Adams to succeed Deane as the commissioner to France.

We're the Only Ones Who Won't Be Charged Enough

Charges will not be filed against a district court judge who was accused of taking a loaded gun to a Detroit Metropolitan Airport checkpoint this summer.
[Via MacEntyre]

Whose Right to Bear Arms?

Some questions are best left to time, precedent and the evolving standards of the common law.
[Via Paul W. Davis]

The ABC's of Assault Weapons

This surge of deaths stemming from semiautomatic assault weapons seems unnecessary. In 1994, President Clinton signed a law banning the sale of these weapons.
[Via HZ]

Is Paris Burning?

Youths rampaged for a third night in the tough suburbs north of Paris and violence spread to a southern city late Tuesday as police struggled to contain rioters who have burned cars and buildings and — in an ominous turn — shot at officers.
[Via Chris Horton]

Reminder-Republican YouTube Debate is Tonight! There is still time to email CNN about the Gresham tape.