Criminals for Gun Control

Wait a minute...he wanted you and me to turn in our guns, but when it came to his own protection he kept "a loaded handgun in a master-bedroom nightstand"?

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column...

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"This is What Mayors Do"

What nothing?

Or in Fenty's case, give the predators an advantage?

[Via Avg Joe]

Sweet Land of Liberty

U.S. soldiers will need search warrants in Iraq

Maybe we could get another joint military/LEO operation going where they can teach civil liberties to some of our domestic "Only One" observers...

[Via Mama Liberty]

Westgate Remains Safe...

...despite shooting...

Sure it's safe. And Rule 19 proves it!

Say, you guys wouldn't want to guarantee that in writing, would you? Because I notice that even with those "seven Westgate security officers and 10 off-duty Glendale police officers," and with that "audio and video surveillance, and communications among officers" being "rock solid," you still couldn't do anything but react after the damage was done.

Maybe someone could take this card over to their security office and find out?


[Via Featherless Biped]

Disarmament as Castration

Gun nuts seem to react to proposed gun control legislation they way they would to emasculation.

Or to rape.

That's because we know being disarmed renders you contemptible.

Funny, we can talk about physically resisting to prevent forced castration or rape, but talk about physically resisting disarmament around some, and all of a sudden you're a...a Vanderbot.

Back on topic, this guy has a pretty good response.

[Via Jason A]

A Reasonable Suspicion

“Simply put, a police officer needs reasonable suspicion of a crime before he can detain someone, and merely possessing a handgun is not reasonable suspicion of a crime,” says Ed Stone, president of the gun rights group georgiacarry.org and co-counsel for Mead. “In this case, the encounter went beyond merely detaining Zachary Mead for having a handgun; the deputy in this case actually seized the handgun and took it with him.”

I guess that all depends on the meaning of the word "reasonable."

And "suspicion."

The Police Cruiser Loophole

A thief cut through a fence at the California Highway Patrol's Martinez office early Tuesday, broke into numerous cruisers, and made off with a semiautomatic rifle and ammunition, authorities said.

It has the convenience of an all-night store, but none of the hassles. No background checks, no paperwork, and check out those prices!

And "Only Ones" Guns has convenient locations nationwide to serve you!

[Via Les K]

Driving While Armed

Making the argument for off-the-books stealth...

"Second Amendment Legal Guns"

"I wonder about our gun laws. Should we be harsher with our gun laws," said Ballard...

"I'd like to look at gun laws, frankly. Penalties for illegal guns," said Ballard...

"I have no problem with second amendment legal guns. No problem what so ever on that. It's the illegal guns that are concerning," said Ballard...

The mayors of Fort Wayne and South Bend have signed on to an effort by New York's mayor to strengthen illegal gun laws.

Good grief.

And Greg, if you're looking for a "big hit," here's a clue: Gun control doesn't work.

[Via Mike H]

National Geographic Aims and Misses

National Geographic Channel ran a show last night entitled, "Gun In America." According to the program, there are millions of misguided gun owners across the nation. Why? Because your guns are supposedly more likely to harm you than to help you in an emergency.

Besides, National Geographic has amply demonstrated why it's preferable that only governments be armed.

UPDATE: Stupid line of the year award...

We're the Only Ones Warning Enough

Police also suggest carrying a cell phone and holding car keys in your hand that can be used as a weapon against an attacker.

So that no doubt means Boston "Only Ones" will be replacing their guns with these superior tools, right?

[Via Brian F]

Tennessee Tyranny

Tennessee Firearms Association Alert (via email):

Tennessee Firearms Association, Inc.
Legislative Action Committee

Tennessee Department of Safety has started sending out letters telling firearms instructors that "effective immediately" they are going to be required to complete and fill out a "roster" that has to be faxed to the Department of Safety within 24 hours of the ion handgun permit certification class. http://www.state.tn.us/safety/forms/HGschoolroster200862408.pdf

This new roster collects information concerning the weapons used in the class including the owner's name and the serial number. Other forms filed with TDOS (including the certification form) has the make, model and caliber of the weapon.

Nothing in the statutes authorize or direct the Department of Safety to collect or require this information.

I would like to gauge the public response to the collection of this information and whether it enables TDOS or the state to start collection records detailing firearms owners and at least some of the specific weapons owned by them.

If you oppose this change, feel free to contact TDOS AND your state legislators.

TDOS contact information in on the TDOS web site

http://www.state.tn.us/safety/handgunmain.htm

The main contact, according to the state's web site is:

Contact Us:
Lisa Knight, Manager
1150 Foster Avenue
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 253-5221
866-849-3548 (toll-free)

I wonder what would happen if someone threw a monkeywrench into the works? Maybe filled out the forms with a bunch of fake information and buried them in checking it out? Or even simpler, just scrawling out a suggestion on what they can do with their gun owner registration scheme on the face of the form, and mailing it to Manager Lisa...?


Just this simple cryptic message alone would probably prompt a full-scale investigation. Can you imagine if they started getting a flood of them?

UPDATE: SayUncle passes along word they've recanted.

We're the Only Ones Rounding Up Enough

An Ohio family whose members have served their friends and neighbors with food cooperative services involving bulk and discount supplies has been targeted in a raid by armed law enforcement officers wearing black fatigues who forcibly rounded up the mom and 10 children and held them for six hours.

We were trying to confirm what happened here.

Still, aren't you glad Lorain County "Only Ones" have the resources to do this? Particularly at a time when they're laying off 20 deputies?

It must mean there's not all that much crime in Lorain.

That is, outside - their - police - department...

[Via Avg Joe]

How to Protect Yourself from Martial Law

If martial law is declared, your civil rights will no longer be recognized by the authorities; basic rights -- such as due process -- will no longer exist. How can you protect yourself...right now and afterward?

Interesting. But I think the first and third suggestions may contradict each other.

[Via Jeet]

This Day in History: December 18

We have just been informed of a Circumstance, which, were it not so well Authenticated, I should scarcely think credible; It is that Col: Allen, who with his small party, was defeated and taken Prisoner near Montreal, has been treated, without regard to decency, humanity, or the Rules of War; That he has been thrown into Irons and suffers all the Hardships inflicted upon common Felons.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Nicki did a lot of follow-up on the military and guns.

We talked about it here and here.

'A Christmas Story' Revisited

We've talked about A Christmas Story House before, and their 25th anniversary event. I think the movie is an important one for gun owners for several reasons, obviously revolving around the Red Ryder BB gun.

Here's today's Gun Rights Examiner column.

I hope WarOnGuns regulars are helping to spread the word on these columns.

Virtual Unreality

Really, why do you need guns except to shoot a pigeon, or a deer? You're not a policeman. You can't ensure that you're children won't get hold of your gun. You can't hold yourself to be a responsible adult when you return home angry, drunk and volatile.

Just bury the damn thing, change the constitution and ban guns. Stop blaming violent video games and Marilyn Manson. Enough is enough. These tragic murders need to stop.

I talked about this case yesterday in my Gun Rights Examiner column.

Silly me. I happen to believe balanced people can handle guns and music and video games. And that those who can't have no claim on my choices.

I don't think I could approach this UK gaming nitwit with anything even resembling civility. If you have the belly to engage him, go for it.

Feel free to grab him by the lapels and use your forehead as a club. Virtually, of course.

Straddling the Fence

Mayor Luke Ravenstahl allowed a city gun control bill to become law without his signature.

In a letter to council, Mr. Ravenstahl said the bill will be unenforceable and pre-empted by state law...

So I don't suppose you could have intentional state lawbreakers arrested?

An Economic Stimulus Package

Two state lawmakers say they'll sponsor a bill to repeal state taxes on the sale of guns and ammunition in Oklahoma.

Well, that would be consistent with "shall not be infringed."

Which kind of opens the door for questioning why we have what was supposed to be a taxing agency...