We're the Only Ones Going to the Dogs Enough

"The civilian was nowhere in the officer's line when he fired the shots," she said, and officers have the right to shoot vicious dogs. [More]

"Nowhere in the officer's line" ? So that explains how the "civilian" got hit!

Newsflash, Monique Martin--the person firing a gun is responsible for ricochets, too. At least I know non-"Only Ones" are.

And as for "vicious dogs," did they actually...uh...bite anybody?

None of this is to defend idiot owners who let their animals run loose. But the scenario of "several shots" at close range with a shotgun, where the target is repeatedly missed and a bystander is hit does not exactly give the judgment exhibited unquestioned credibility. Excuse-making aside, assessing the greater public danger ought to be based on results.

Funny how actual Memphis animal control officers are prohibited from using firearms--I guess they are required by law to defer to the people who escalate things into lead flying in all directions.

[Via M.R. Jarrell]

How Far Can You Go in Resisting Tyranny?

I received a link to a very interesting video a few days ago. It took me a little time to get around to watching it due to summer activities, but when I finally did, I was very glad I took the time. [More]

Kent McManigal links us to two videos. I started watching the first one and it looks real interesting. I'll need to find time over the next day to watch them both completely.

UPDATE: Saw the first one. Sorry, I don't view Bill Ayers as a freedom fighter.

A Bad Time

Despite a Democratic Congress and President, it's been a bad time for common sense measures to curb gun violence. [More]

To paraphrase something I once heard Jim Houck say, go visit Dachau and then come back and tell us about "common sense" gun control.

Yeah, hold a house party to ban my semi-autos. I'll be complying with that real quick.

Stupid leftist cud-chewing dilettante has no clue what "a bad time" really looks like.

On a positive note, quite a few commentators appear not to be falling for it, and the ones who are are all ineffectual losers.

[Via Ed M]

We're the Only Ones "Why, Grandma! What Big Screams You Have!" Enough

They say the officer who taserer [sic] her and took her to be booked for resisting arrest was completely justified.

However, Winkfein says that’s a lie, and the video appears to back her up. [More]

I don't suppose ratcheting tensions down a notch is ever an option when it's a question of instant obedience to "Only One" commands?

I'm sure there will be some who will say she's lucky he didn't just shoot her.

[Via Avg Joe]

Ann Omdahl's Big "But" is Downright Scary

While waiting for my son to come out of oral surgery yesterday, I was looking through the May 4, 2009 issue of Newsweek. I found this on page 16, Letters, "Back Talk," in reference to a previous article titled "Obama Gets Gun Shy" [More]:

Heavens! How many guns and ammunition will help chest thumpers feel safe? My family hunts and feels no need for assault weapons. People with all those guns do not make me feel safe! They are downright scary.

Ann Omdahl, East Grand Forks, MINN

How many times have we seen "I'm a gun owner/hunter BUT..." as the preface to advocating citizen disarmament? Just another example of antis trying to claim the reasonability high ground via a deceptive playbook talking point.

Build a Survival Arsenal You can be Proud Of

Some time ago I wrote The Poor Man's Survival Arsenal and The Poor Man's Survival Arsenal Revisited, both articles detailed a bare bones set of firearms – this basic set of firearms would cover everything from foraging to self defense, yet be low cost.

This post expands on the concept of building an arsenal while considering different budgets and needs. [More]

I'm sure there could be no end to the personal preferences debate. Still, this is useful to get people thinking and to get a dialog going, which is what M.D. Creekmore is looking for.

Go on over and share your thoughts.

We're the Only Ones "In Soviet Russia, Police Prey on YOU" Enough

Russia's police force is blighted by corruption, brutality and outright torture. [More]

Well, America can't take a back seat to a bunch of damn Russkis. There must not be a brutality gap!

Never fear. Newsweek ought to check out the "Only Ones" files.

[Via Learn2Shoot]

Federal Agents Claim Guns Enhance Safety, Deter Violence

So, according to the experts, guns offer protection against dangerous people in dangerous places, they are a deterrent to violence, and carrying them provides more safety than not carrying them. [More]

At least as it applies to "Only Ones."

Funny how they squawk when it's their ox being gored.

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at how all of a sudden it's a safety and violence prevention issue when it's federal library cops being disarmed.

Also see the latest from Liberty Belles and my fellow GREs.

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This Day in History: June 10

It is with inexpressible regret the Commander in Chief has been driven to the necessity of doing a severe, but necessary act of Justice, as an example of what is to be expected by those daring offenders, who, lost to all sense of duty, and the obligations they owe to their Country, and to mankind, wantonly violate the most sacred engagements, and fly to the assistance of an enemy, they are bound by every tie to oppose—A spirit of desertion is alonethe most fatal disease that can attend an army, and the basest principle that can actuate a soldier; wherever it shews itself, it deserves detestation, and calls for the most exemplary punishment... [More]

A Message of Wisdom

Teeth, that is.

Not mine, eldest feral son Uday's.

I'm taking him in to have all four removed.

No fun. There will be pain.

I'm not expecting to post any more today, or to get to many emails.

UPDATE:

Success. Home recuperating. The kid's fine, too.

Will Supreme Court Incorporate Second Amendment?

Let us hope this optimism is fulfilled. Not that a "good" ruling will mean the battle is over. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at some hopeful speculations--with caution.

Also get the latest from my fellow GREs.

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This Day in History: June 9

Dear mother these few lines Comes with my duty to you to let you know that i am well at present and hope that these few lines will find you the same I reseived your letter by Job Lunt and was very glad to hear that you was well we arived here the fifth day of april and are Stationd at the old fort in good barracks at present our men is most of them well and we have good lowence but things are very dear... [More]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise...

Golfers arrested after fighting off gang attempting to steal clubs...

According to reports, the players were about to tee off on the fourth hole of the course in Bromley, Kent, when they were confronted by a group of teenagers brandishing planks of wood. [More]

Officially insane.

[Via retrotruckman]

We're the Only Ones Harboring Secrets Enough

Police allege Det. Stephanie Lazarus, 49, shot her ex-boyfriend's wife, then harbored the secret for more than two decades. [More]

Y'know, I was just saying to myself this emphasis on the "Only Ones" is getting a bit overwhelming.

The stories just keep coming in. More than I can process.

I sure feel good knowing Stephanie was out there carrying for all those years when I was living in LA---and that when I did, I was taking the risk of losing my freedom or life if she or her colleagues had discovered it.

[Via Avg Joe and socal serf]

We're the Only Ones "No Charge" Enough

Charges won't be filed against troopers or a paramedic, involved in a scuffle near Paden. [More]

It wasn't the paramedic who deserves to be charged. He didn't assault anybody.

I guess that's how these guys cover their hind ends.

You'd better believe if the "Only Ones" could have gotten him for obstruction or resisting, they would have. And they'd have gotten away with it, too, if it hadn't been for those darn cameras...

[Via Jeffrey H and Luke O]

We're the Only Ones Shredding Enough

Document shredding puts Strike Force in doubt

The integrity of the team of 34 officers and supervisors from 13 local law enforcement agencies, who focus on gang- and drug-related crime, now is so damaged by the unauthorized destruction that it may never restart operations. [More]

The whole team?

Gee, that must be what happens when you have "a few bad apples" in the "Only Ones" barrel.

Some of the comments are what we've come to expect from those afflicted with AWMD (authority-worshiping mental disorder).

[Via Buzz]

Take the Poll

Should states loosen restrictions on guns? [More]

I've talked about Parade Magazine before.

[Via Edmund M]

Two from Mike H

Keyboard Commandos Etc.

Overlord

We're the Only Ones "We've Got the Beat" Enough

Holloway appears to comply, but Rios jumps out and begins hitting him with his fists and a baton. [More]

Let the "Only One" apologies begin.

We didn't see the whole tape.

We didn't hear what he said.

Just a few bad apples do not spoil the whole barrel.

Hey, if he'd listened this wouldn't have happened. He's lucky they didn't shoot his ass.

It does kind of let us know why some don't particularly want us to have cameras. Or guns. Some day, those animals who perpetrate official brutality, and those who stand by and condone it, may feel very, very alone.

[Via Andre and a bunch more of you]

Torture Not Unconstitutional

Taser use to obtain DNA not unconstitutional [More]

Now imagine if they tried this at Gitmo.

Oh well, I can hear the police state apologists telling us what a scumbag the suspect was and how he deserved what he got. Their dim, worshipful minds just can't seem to think it through.

More from Grigg and McElroy.

[Via William T, Ron W and Jeet]