About the Palm Pistol...

We've talked about this before.

Constitution Arms President Matthew Carmel wanted to address some of the comments made on gun boards discussing it:

David:

Regarding the single shot issue, I have been following many blog threads and this seems to be a common objection. I am aware of both the limitations and advantages to a single shot design as described in the specification document posted at http://www.palmpistol.com/. There are many single shot self defensive firearms and devices which have their place in the market such as pepper sprays, Derringers, etc. Most notably, Tasers, which are quite successful, are also single shot and not nearly as effective as a live cartridge.

The Palm Pistol is not for everyone. But firearm enthusiasts fail to appreciate there are many people, particularly seniors and disabled, who due to physical limitations or simple intimidation, would be unable to properly wield a traditional revolver or semi-automatic.

Also note I am applying for DME (Durable Medical Equipment) coding for the design since I believe this assistive device may qualify as such under CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services) regulations. If successful, it is possible some insurance companies many offer partial reimbursement for purchase if the insured is disabled. I don't expect Medicare to reimburse but anything is possible, particularly if an argument concerning ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance can be made. If a DME coding is issued, this will be the first in the nation that I am aware of and I would hope that people who believe in the RTKBA, for everyone including the disabled, should welcome and support my efforts.

All the so-called "experts" insisted the design would be classified as AOW and I proved them wrong. I have learned long ago to ignore the advice of experts if your own logic and research suggests otherwise.

Matt

I've always admired originality from those demanding to chart their own course in spite of "conventional wisdom." While the majority is picking things apart, trying not to rock any boats, and throwing sand on the new, the innovators push forward despite the catcalls, bringing progress to us all through revolutionary ways of thinking.

Dignifying the Group

"If Norfolk doesn't begin to get it right, Danladi may wind up owning a yacht or a castle somewhere," he said. "At some point, the people of Norfolk are going to get tired of their tax money being thrown away because the police are violating a basic right," he added.

Too bad the "public servants" don't have to pay out of their own pockets--that'd put a stop to it.

How telling that Councilman W. Randy Wright, who "has a concealed-weapons permit, has won awards for marksmanship and believes in gun rights...is appalled by anyone who walks around with a gun in a holster."

Or that "Barclay C. Winn, who is a hunter [and] believe[s] in the right to bear arms" doesn't "understand why somebody feels the need to strap a gun on his side..."

And they're not content to just contradict themselves--they need to throw out insults about the "wild, wild West" and "big, bad macho men," just so there's no mistaking the contempt they feel for their constituents. But my favorite attitude comes from funeral director(!) Paul R. Riddick, who thinks it's "ridiculous" for anyone who's not an "Only One" to openly carry, and stormed out in a fit of pique, hands on ears chanting "Lalala" rather than listen to citizens petition for recognition of their rights because "he didn't want to dignify the group by staying."

I'd say the dignity of the proceedings went up considerably after you were no longer there, obnoxious tyrant wannabe, but you're missing the point. You're not being asked to recognize rights, you're being told. You seem to have yourself confused with someone who's calling the shots in this, pun intended, and you're hardly showing the proper level of respect to those who are. And was that crack about Bob's Gun Shop an implied threat to chill future peaceful assembly for redress, or just another calculated insult against the character of VA gun owners?

Thes ingrates don't realize the citizens were doing them a favor.

VCDL is doing a hell of a job here, and are giving the rest of us a template to follow--if gun owners would just get off the dime and actually do something...

[Via Mack H]

We're All Bozos on This Bus

Mike Vanderboegh ties in Firesign Theater, Taiwan, "Absolved" and more.

This Day in History: October 6

I am, therefore, much alarmed for Arnold, whose Expedition was built upon yours, and who will infallibly perish, if the Invasion and Entry into Canada are abandoned by your Successor. I hope by this Time the Penetration into Canada by your Army is effected; but if it is not and there are any Intentions to lay it aside, I beg it may be done in such a Manner that Arnold may be saved by giving him Notice, and in the mean Time your Army to keep up such Appearances as may fix Carleton and prevent the Force of Canada being turned wholly upon Arnold.

An Ohio Gun Owner

Well, the short story is that I found out my National Rifle Association dues were used to pay for a massive swiftboating ad campaign against Barack Obama regarding guns and shortly thereafter decided that I was not going to take it.

Tripped on your face right out of the starting gate. If you knew the first thing about what you're talking about, you'd know:

Neither NRA member dues nor contributions to ILA can be used directly for the election or defeat of candidates.

You're going to do the honorable thing and issue a retraction and apology now, right?

If you're intent on drinking the Obama Kool-Aid, enjoy. When rationality isn't part of the mix, it's no use bringing up facts. It's your credibility, after all--feel free to publicly destroy it.

But at the very least, get your damn finger away from that trigger.

[Via SIH]

Misery Demands Company

"In my opinion, part of the biggest issue is the lack of uniformity in gun laws and what it takes to legally purchase a firearm," Murphy said. "It's been fairly well documented through cases in this department that a lot of guns are purchased legally in other states and transported to Massachusetts."

Well get with the program and recognize it as a right then. Sheesh.

Oh, and here's AHSA President Emeritus John Rosenthal exploiting the fabricated gun show/terrorist nexus. And "Mad Anthony" Riello tying it all in with drugs.

This account says up front the guy with the estranged wife submitted ID to buy his guns--he wasn't dealing with the underworld. So where did the hysterical terror/drug propaganda gain a legitimate foothold to even be introduced as a story element?

Oh, right. "Authorized Journalists." I knew that.

Voting Freedom First

NRA-PVF 2008 candidate grades and endorsements are up.

By their own definition, this guy should have gotten a "C."

Oh look: Another endorsee endorsing Obama, the guy we're told "would be the most anti-gun president in American history."


I wonder if there are enough PVF-endorsed candidates for Obama to make this a regular feature between now and the election?

Roadside Survival Tips

If you run into one of these cops just comply with everything they tell you to do. Arguing with us on the side of the road will never get you anything and usually tends to escalate the situation even more. If you are treated heavy handed by a poorly trained cop just cooperate.

I guess that depends on how heavy handed and how poorly trained.

My recommendation is to initially be polite and respectful to every human being you meet--if they'll let you be. And try to defuse emotional confrontations by being as calm and rational as you can. In general, life just seems to work out better that way.

If you're pulled over, count on them having a wealth of information about you, including if you have a "permit," count on that information already having been recorded, and count on your attitude being the only one you can control.

[Via Sam W]

Because of Obama...

...I'm inspired to shake my head in sadness and disbelief at how far the Republic has strayed from its ideals.

"Community organizing" in action. Good grief.

The public/private partnership that did this to these children is minimally guilty of child abuse. This is hardly the stuff from which free and rational sovereign individuals are made.

I think we've just been given a glimpse at what much of The Lightworker's proposed citizen "volunteer" corps will look like--at the beginning, until they can start be employed as community reorganizers...

That said, I can't wait for the remixes...

This Day in History: October 5

In his October 5 letter to Congress, Washington describes how one of Church's letters to Gage was intercepted. Eventually Church is tried by several different courts and jailed. In 1778, he is allowed to go into exile. He is lost at sea on his way to the West Indies. Congress passes more severe penalties for treason as a result of this case. George Washington to Congress, October 5, 1775

NRA-PVF Endorses "A"-Rated Stupak

"As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Bart Stupak has supported the constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners and sportsmen, and demonstrated a commitment to the Second Amendment and to preserving our country's rich hunting heritage," said Chris W. Cox, Chairman of NRA Political Victory Fund. "His pro-gun support has earned him an 'A' rating and endorsement from NRA-PVF. I urge every NRA member in Michigan’s First Congressional District to vote for Bart Stupak on November 4th."

It's nice to see fences have been mended.

Time was, they only gave him a "C+."

That's probably because he supported the Brady positions on "campaign finance reform" First Amendment abridgements, not excepting RKBA political speech, not reducing background check time, private sale controls, opposing repeal of the DC gun ban and HR 2122.

But he's done good before and he's done good since, and we really ought to judge people by where they're at now, right?

I am proud to pledge my support to Senator Barack Obama’s candidacy for President of the United States of America...

I have invited the Senator to campaign with me in northern Michigan and share his vision for change with the people of the First Congressional District.

I don't know how the group behind this, who are reportedly "spending well into the 'eight figures' -- some have estimated as much as $40 million," to defeat who they predict would be "the most anti-gun president in American history," can present such a glowing endorsement with a straight face--and expect any credibility when they do.

It's not like Republican opponent Tom Casperson suffers by comparison, but let's grant for a moment that supporting Stupak is the politically smart thing to do--the guy can be supportive of gun owners, the lobbyists can work with him, it give us another voice in the democrat party, we can't realistically expect him to jump ship on the party nominee and be effective--come up with all the valid reasons for people to choose Stupak that you will. Fine.

Make those arguments. Come up with the pragmatic reasons why it's in our interest to do the political thing.

But address the differences, too, so we can be fully informed, evaluate the good with the bad, and persuade based on information we deserve to know, so that we can weigh best perceived outcomes against principles. In other words, cut the BS and be honest--why is that too much to expect from our "gun rights leaders"? This business of treating gun-owning voters like slogan-thirsty idiots who only serve to drink the Kool-Aid and pay for the next round does not serve well to inspire confidence in the sincerity of the Fairfax spin machine.

A Sportsman We Can Believe!

If you are an avid hunter and target shooter like me, you should be relieved to know that neither presidential candidate wants to take away your right to enjoy your sport.

Obama and McCain both support the Second Amendment, which gives each of us the right to bear arms.

So who is this Lee C. Howley, Chairman of Ohio Wildlife Council?

Lee C. Howley (Vermilion) is a prominent businessman and served at the request of President Clinton at the United Nations as this country's Public Delegate (1994-95).

Oh. Well, that's certainly good enough for me...

Growing the Democrat Base

Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine has granted voting rights to nearly 1,500 felons this year, bumping up the voter rolls ahead of next month's presidential election and putting himself on pace to exceed the record-setting pattern of his predecessor.

Maybe he can bus them to citizen disarmament rallies, too.

I'm not changing my long-held position that whoever can't be trusted with a gun can't be trusted without a custodian, I'm just observing a reality that I've never seen properly exploited: I'd like to see someone take a valid survey of maximum security prisoners for their preferred political affiliation and candidates.

SAF Files Amicus Brief in Nordyke

Arguing that the Supreme Court opened the door toward incorporation of the Second Amendment in its landmark ruling in the Heller case, the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed an amicus brief in the long-running case of Nordyke v. King, a challenge to the gun show ban in California's Alameda County.

This is worth supporting. The implications could be huge.

David Hardy has more here and here.

They’re STILL Out to Get Our Guns

Dennis Henigan, attorney for the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, stated that “banning a super dangerous class of weapons, like [so-called, non-descript] assault weapons,” would not contradict the Court’s ruling.

Paul Gallant and Joanne D. Eisen expose the latest ploy by the antis for the fraud that it is.

We're the Only Ones Damage-Free Enough

Affirming lower court decisions, five of the court's nine justices found the city of Kent was not required to pay $5,000 for damage to buildings owned by Leo Brutsche during a failed 2004 anti-methamphetamine operation.

During the raid, narcotics officers used battering rams to knock down doors in buildings...

No drugs were found...

What--you expect consequences, just like anyone else would face?

What part of "Only Ones" don't you understand?

[Via Mama Liberty]

We're the Only Ones Waving a Red Flag Enough

Angry police union members chased away MWRA workers in Everett and Revere today citing safety concerns in the first test of the state’s new rules on road details...

Under new rules, a $42-an-hour Everett detail police officer is no longer required on jobs like the one scheduled this morning in Everett.

Because heaven knows, only an "Only One" is capable of waving a flag for roadside workers--the experience of the other 49 states notwithstanding.

Oh look: They're getting more "disruptive". I guess they're used to being instantly obeyed.

“It’s scary,” Anderson said. “When cops become the criminals, who do you call?”

Now that's the problem, isn't it Barbara? Time was, Bostonians would know the answer to that question.

I'm actually checking my natural outrage at the door on this one, and looking forward to some great potential entertainment--particularly as we witness some true character emerge. Maybe we'll even see some good, old-fashioned police work!

[Via Brian F]

We're the Only Ones Keeping Work and Home Separated Enough

A town police officer arrested in New Milford last week and charged in connection with a domestic violence complaint was scheduled to return to work today...

Almeida appeared Monday in Superior Court in Bantam, where a judge ordered him to surrender his service revolver at the end of each shift while the case is pending.

Because being a stressed "Only One," it's not like he could do any damage on the job. Unlike you and me, who could never be trusted under such a cloud.

I also emailed his department and asked if they still issue revolvers--or if the "Authorized Journalist" might instead be a tad subject matter-challenged. I'll report if they reply.

Just a note of caution though, to our thin blue line: I've seen proposals to have all of you leave your guns at work when you go off shift. Just a little something to keep in mind if and when you help advance the "gun control" agenda...

[Via Zachary G]

We're the Only Ones Missing Enough

Police in Russia say they are searching for more than 215,000 guns that have gone missing from arsenals around the country.

Damn terrorist bazaar American gun shows.

See, this is why we need "Only Ones"--to make sure stuff like this doesn't happen.

Right, comrades?

[Via David Hamel]

Dear Leader

Chris Horton posts another Obamajugend remix.