Thursday, June 25, 2009

Gun Snitch and 'Buyback' Programs May Cause Unintended Consequences

[T]he plan looks like it could work. If by "work" we mean create a snitch-based police state... [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at an authoritarian initiative in FL, "legal" (?) straw purchases in RI, a legislative threat in OR, and the untimely passing of a colleague.

Also get the latest from my fellow GREs.

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This Day in History: June 25

The officers are always to take the most particular care that no damage be done to the property of the Inhabitants where the troops are encamped. The inevitable distresses of war, are so great and numerous, that any addition to them must be deemed to proceed from barbarity and wantoness alone; more especially in us by whom that property was designed, and ought to be protected. [More]

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

We're the Only Ones Behind the Orange Curtain Enough

Up to 50 Sheriff's Department layoffs coming...[More]
As Head "Only One" Sandra Hutchens does everything in her power to ensure those inclined to obey the law remain defenseless...

Here's hoping more than a few people weigh their chances of being caught vs. their need to protect themselves when clearly OCSD is nowhere to be found--and then just ignore the boneheaded sow.

We're the Only Ones on Probation Enough

Chicago cop who beat bartender gets probation

'I have a fear of the police,' beating victim now says [More]
Figures:
[A]Cook County judge let the suspended cop walk out of court Tuesday with...no time behind bars for his attack on her.
I do disagree with the victim about one thing:
She says it's not quite rational to fear the police...
Sorry, but under the circumstances, as long as the "Only Ones" have no reason to fear us, either "legal" or otherwise, that's a perfectly rational reaction to have.

Here's one other outrage, from Circuit Judge John Fleming:
"If I believed sending Anthony Abbate to prison would stop people from getting drunk and hitting other people, I'd sentence him to the maximum...But I don't believe that is the case."
It's not a question of stopping "people". It's a question of stopping Anthony Abbatte.

Of course Fleming knows that. He's just shown us where his loyalties lie.

Forget it Jake. It's Chi-Town.

Free Survival E-Books

I'd meant to post on this earlier but got wrapped around the axle with priorities. Anyway, better late than never. M.D. Creekmore of The Survivalist Blog writes:
David,

Download my Free ebook collection. Feel free to link to and offer the books to your readers, I am sure they would appreciate the gesture, showering you with praise followed by hugs and sloppy kisses.
The hugs and kisses I can do without. The books, you should not, at least not without first seeing what they are and determining if they offer information that you think you can apply to your benefit.

From what I see, there's not only something for everybody, there's a heck of a lot of good knowledge to choose from.

Check it out for yourself.

We're the Only Ones Storming Enough

Deputies stormed wrong house in anti-gang sweep [More]
Of course they did. Now shut up and sit down.

And I'm sure had one of the wrongly-invaded family members been killed, the "Only Ones" responsible would have been exonerated for following approved procedures.

As opposed to if the situation were reversed...

[Via John G]

The D.C. Gun List

I just got an email asking this:
I understand that the Washington, DC " elitobots" have recently expanded the list of acceptable guns. Do you know where one may find access to this list?
Here's my response. As you can see, it's more of a guess than a statement of authority. If anyone can give a more precise answer, please educate us all:
It sounds like this is what you're asking about. In terms of a "list," it sounds like a bit of chasing around is needed:
"In addition to permitting guns in the District that are legal in California, the city will also allow residents to apply to register handguns that are permissible in Massachusetts and Maryland."
I'm sure there is some overlap in the various lists.

Here's where you would start for CA:
http://certguns.doj.ca.gov/

MD:
http://www.mdsp.org/services/handgun.asp

and MA:
http://www.mass.gov/Eeops/docs/chsb/firearms/Approved%20Firearms%20Roster%2004-2009.pdf

Note I have not had time to give any of these sites more than a cursory glance and am unlikely to dig much deeper. It could well be that DC has developed a comprehensive list that takes care of the work for you, and I'm just unaware of how to find it.

I doubt they have, but it could be. In any case, this is the best I'm likely to be able to do for you. My suggestion would be to call NRA if you need more info.

David Codrea
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The War on Guns: Notes from the Resistance
Gun Rights Examiner
Guns Magazine "Rights Watch"
CUM ULLA SELLA IN PUGNO TABERNA
Please weigh in if you have something to add.

Blogspot Comment Email Query

For any of you who have Blogspot blogs:

I have things set up so that every time a comment is entered on WarOnGuns, I get an email containing it. I don't do moderation, so that's the way I keep up with who is saying what on this site.

I've noticed over the past few days the comments are appearing but I'm not getting notified. And yes, I've checked my set-up, and the correct email address is entered in my comments settings.

Is anyone else experiencing this?

'Terrorist Watch List' Gun Ban Favors Hysteria Over Rights

Just what we need. A secret, unaccountable list maintained by secret, unaccountable people.

The American way, Comrade Frank Lautenberg-style...

Are you on it? Why? How can you get off it?

We can't tell you. It's a secret. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column expands on yesterday's to give us more evidence of just how subversive this weasel truly is.

Also find out about my California radio appearance later today, hear about the latest legislation from Oregon, see how the situation in Iran applies to us, learn about a rifle shoot for Chi-Towners, and get the latest from my fellow GREs.

There's a lot of information in today's column. I hope you'll share the link with your friends.

This Day in History: June 24

An alarm will be made by the firing of two field pieces, at the park of Artillery, upon which the whole army is to muster and take the ground shewn to the Brigadiers General, with all possible dispatch... [More]

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

When in Scottsdale...

...avoid Duke's Sports Bar & Grill like the plague. [More]

That is, unless you enjoy being dissed and endangered by an ignoramus.
People realize alcohol and guns don't mix...This is going back to the Wyatt Earp days of the Wild Wild West...I will get the biggest, brightest sign I can get up the hour it passes
Good grief. Yeah, you just keep enabling people to get drunk, Al, and then sending them on down the road.

McCarthy. I wonder if he's related to Carolyn...?

I also wonder what his plan is for dealing with people who count on knowing where "gun free zones" are that handle lots of cash...? Or for protecting his customers and employees? Maybe someone could ask him?

dukessportsbar@netzero.com

Unless he's got a good one, I sure wouldn't risk my neck going into such a dangerous joint. Or give a dime to such an obnoxious and presumptuous dupe.

[Via Plug Nickel Times]

We're the Only Ones Recanting Enough

Zehm died March 20, 2006, two days after he was beaten with a baton, shocked multiple times with a Taser and hogtied...

Police officials initially said Zehm attacked Thompson, but they recanted that claim months later when surveillance video clearly showed Zehm retreating, holding a 2-liter plastic soda bottle in front of his face while Thompson struck him with a baton. [More]
Well then, can they change their story to "no procedures were violated"? And maybe call the bottle a weapon, and cite using it to protect himself as resisting arrest?

At least tell me the "Only One" in question has been suspended --with pay.

[Via Bill H]

We're the Only Ones on the Front Lines of the War on Drugs and Guns Enough

APD Officer Loses Gun, Fails Drug Test [More]
If this doesn't define what it means to be an "Only One,"I don't know what would.

[Via Scott N]

The CNN Version...

Rogue Minutemen leader held in fatal home invasion [More]
And now, as Paul Harvey would say, the rest of the story...

[Via Ed M]

We're the Only Ones Bearing False Witness Enough

Mahoney-Bruer, 49, was arrested and charged last week with three counts of breach of trust and one count of attempting to obstruct justice after an investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police Professional Standards Bureau. The 12-year member of the force is accused of using false evidence to lay charges against three drivers last month. He has been suspended with pay. [More]
Who believes he was the "Only One" doing it?

[Via retrotruckman]

"This is Why You're Not Afraid?"

[Via retrotruckman]

Tom, Dick or Harry's Kids Need Not Apply

"There's going to come a point in time when it's not going to be a pet, OK? It's going to be a kid. It's inevitable." [More]
OK, so we should be able to protect our kids, right?

Uh...not exactly.
"I had no expectation or desire for every Tom, Dick or Harry to be able to go get a permit and do this," she said.
Perhaps if the inevitable kid is from one of the council members' families--or belongs to one of those "callers [who] expressed opposition," things will change.

Perhaps if the child is related to Vice Mayor Larry Small, he will become "really...interested in pursuing this further."

[Via George Copeland--check out his RNC Examiner page]

Back in a Bit

Took elder feral son Uday to college orientation this morning--he'll actually be doing an overnighter in my old dorm. Makes me feel a bit old...

Anyway, this has put me way behind on things and I have some chores I need to get to. I should be back later this afternoon with a few more posts for today.

Lautenberg Bill Will Harass Gun Owners, Not Terrorists

We already know who some in government consider to be "Homegrown Terrorists." We've seen how mere ideology is often enough to cause official suspicion. And some urge more than just denial of rights without due process, actually issuing shrill demands for Stalinist purges.

In America.

It's evident those intent on mandating a government monopoly of force will stop at nothing. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner looks at another kind of terrorism--the legislative kind, sponsored by traitors in government.

Also get the latest from my fellow GREs.

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This Day in History: June 23

Permit me to assure you Sir, that it would give me great pleasure to comply with your request for Field pieces, were it in my Power, but it is not. We have not Sufficient for the Army. General Schuyler applied for twelve, by a late Letter, for his department, which cannot be furnished. Our Number is so small, that we do not think it expedient to appoint more than two to each of our Brigades. We are obliged to keep some reserve in case of misfortunes. [More]