How Gun Rights Questionnaire Can Influence NV Senate Race

We're now presented with a set of circumstances where there's a good chance other issues, like health care, the economy and people having had it with Obama, can sweep the majority leader from the senate. Gun rights advocates have the chance to be perceived as influential scale tippers. Or, we can allow ourselves to be marginalized and stand by while other issues dominate the debate.

If we're not going to stand by, we need to be informed. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column makes a case for employing a tool that has so been used to produce some good results.

Whether we can continue to use it remains to be seen. I guess, as with so many things, that will depend on whether support overcomes apathy.

Also get the latest from my fellow GREs.

Tell a friend?

This Day in History: September 12

September 12, 1777 at Chester, Pennsylvania (Occupation of Chester) - On September 12, Gen. George Washington and the American army were withdrawing from Brandywine towards Chester. Maj. Gen. William Howe and the British army was following the Americans during their retreat. While Washington continued through Chester, when the British entered the town, they occupied it. [More]

Squarely in the Mainstream

"The District's regulation of handguns at issue here is squarely in the mainstream and eminently reasonable, minimally intruding on the right announced in Heller to bear arms for the protection of 'hearth and home,' while at the same time safeguarding public safety under traditional police powers," Nickles wrote, asking that the plaintiffs lawsuit be dismissed. [More]

Which explains the hysteria they gin up whenever anyone tries to open carry. We don't dare let that become a social norm.

The case is Palmer v DC. The government is arguing against having to recognize our unalienable right to bear arms--you know, the one they are expressly forbidden to infringe..?

We realize, of course, that if it were up to Nickles & Co., "squarely in the mainstream" would be no country many of us would want to live in--and if he agreed, we wouldn't really be able to do all that much about.

Read the Motion for Summary Judgment here.

[Via Ambiguous ambiguae]

Punk'd

Or Libertarian'd.

Take your pick. [More]

[Via Michael D]

We're the Only Ones "When All Other Places are Booked"* Enough

An Orange County deputy is under an internal investigation. He's accused of loaning his taser to a friend, who in turn shot someone with it while joking around. It all unfolded on Disney property and, despite the investigation, Deputy Eric Jaros is still on duty. [More]

Well of course he is.

Notice the private Epcot employee has been placed on leave pending the investigation, and it doesn't say it's a "paid" one.

But then, he's not an "Only One," is he?

*

[Via Harvey]

Oath Keepers Itinerary

For this weekend in DC... [More]

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

Formerly Great Britain really has become a socialist hellhole run by tyrants who can't stand anyone not doing what they're told; not being a good, submissive little subject. Head to the Texas Partisan for some history on Philip Luty, and then to here to read of what the Brit government(miserable statist bastards that they are) have done to him [More]

Advocate for RKBA, become an enemy.

No one really thought this was ultimately about guns, did they?

It will happen here too, you know.

If we let it.

[Via Jeet]

Marathon Men

I received an email from correspondent Xenophon that I found an interesting read. He's given me permission to share it with you.

I find it fitting that Saturday, DC will have a massive display of the "TEA PARTY" movement which I hope will be a demonstration that "...WE ARE MAD AS HELL AND NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANY LONGER.." and thus continue the "awakening" of those who have been asleep for decades as our Republic has decended into a "Statist Utopia" ruled by "Philosopher Kings".

It is also interesting to note that Saturday is the 2499th ANNIVERSARY of the Battle of Marathon, which as you know pitted 10,000 ATHENIANS and PLATEANS against 150,000-300,000 invading Persians in one of the defining battles in the history of human civilization. [who could have imagined that this was also the first attempted invasion of the "West" by the "East"]. ATHENS was victorious even though vastly outnumbered [as are we], because their cause was just and they were willing to do what was necessary to triumph and preserve their Republic and thus all of Western civilization.

I am encouraged that even in these difficult times, "We Happy Few" remain willing to confront the Leviathan in it's "lair" with the message : "...ENOUGH IS ENOUGH...", like our forebears did almost 2500 years ago.

Edward Shepherd Creasy/"The Fifteen Decisive Battles in History", commented: "....THOUGH THE FIERCE DEMOCRACY OF ATHENS WAS ZEALOUS AND TRUE AGAINST THE FOREIGN INVADER AND DOMESTIC TYRANT, A FACTION EXISTED IN ATHENS WHO WERE WILLING TO PURCHASE A PARTY TRIUMPH OVER THEIR FELLOW CITIZENS. AT THE PRICE OF THEIR COUNTRY's RUIN...!!" which I believe accurately describes what we seem to be living with right now, even though Creasy wrote this in 1851. Some things just NEVER change.

I've been lurking at WAR ON GUNS and your "Examiner" columns for about a year now and want to THANK YOU for your efforts and for getting me in touch with Sipsey Street/Western Rifles et al. as it is encouraging to know that we are not alone!

Piazza's Private Army

In other words, a rich private citizen is paying to train a private army to his specifications to fight off his perceived enemies. [More]

OK, then...

[Via Todd F]

We're the Only Ones "Go Speed Racer" Enough

Shreveport City Marshal pays fine for doing 111 in a 60 [More]

I guess the request that he not receive special treatment could be evidence that no "Only One" attitude was exhibited, but then again, they had him dead to rights and on the news--what else could he do?

And forgive me if I don't embrace the official story. His excuse was he was lost? "The smell [of alcohol- was all over him" but he passed the field sobriety test?

Forget it Jake, it's Shreveport...

[Via Matt S]

We're the Only Ones Painful Enough

“He jumped through my window, and I grabbed my cell phone to call for help,” she said. “When I looked at him, he pepper-sprayed me. He handcuffed my hand and was trying to pull me out of the vehicle. I was in fear for my life, and I didn’t want to get out. He twisted my arm behind my back, and I said ‘You’re hurting me.’ He said ‘That’s what pain is for.’ ” [More]

So naturally, he charges her with "aggravated battery, resisting arrest, violence to a police officer and disturbing the peace."

The good news is, it looks like he won't be an "Only One" any longer.

The bad news is, he didn't just suddenly arrive to the point where he had confidence that he could stalk and assault citizens. That's an attitude that takes reinforcement to develop.

It's hard to believe no one among his handlers or peers ever noticed it.

[Via retrotruckman]

NV Senate Candidate Sharron Angle Also Deserves Gun Owner Support

Good answers. Good record. Those who make the gun issue their main focus should definitely consider supporting her.

But wait--didn't I just say the other day that I supported Danny Tarkanian?

Yep. And I still do. I think his answers to the questionnaire should be spread far and wide. And I think the same should be done with Sharron Angle's. No law says I can't encourage contestants for the same position who do the right thing on guns. I've also sent this questionnaire to others in the 2010 NV Senate race, including, just to be fair, Harry Reid. And I'll be reporting their responses (or the lack thereof) over the coming days or weeks. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column shows how contenders for one of the most powerful political positions in the country are appealing to voters on the basis of how unequivocally they support the right to keep and bear arms.

Also read an alert from Gun Owners of Nevada and get the latest from my fellow GREs.

Tell a friend?

Related Articles:

• Make politicians prove they support the Second Amendment
• Gun owners should support Danny Tarkanian for Senate

This Day in History: September 11

The Battle of the Brandywine on September 11, 1777, marked the apparent end of a long period of frustration for the British in North America. For Lieutenant-General Sir William Howe, commander of the British forces in North America, it was the first chance he had to come fully to grips with General George Washington's army since the British victory of Long Island in August 1776. That battle resulted in the loss of New York City to the United States for the remainder of the war. [More]

New York City and September 11...

BATFU News Network

As of this moment, if you do a Google News search for the term "ATF," three of the articles on the first page of hits are mine, including the first two.


This Examiner.com opportunity can make a difference at getting the message outside of the blogosphere and in front of a more general readership. That's why I bug readers here every day with my incessant request to "tell a friend."

See:
Can ATF be reformed?
Jewish gun rights group says 'Boot the BATFE'
Even ATF employees fed up with corruption and incompetence
Demand hearings into ATF corruption allegations

A Man of Influence

The NYPD and other security professionals are not only capable of meeting those needs; they are the only ones who should be meeting them. [More]

Interesting that he chose that term.

Brad Hirschfeld, you're a fool. History has taught you nothing.

No wonder he's been "named as one of the nation’s 50 most influential rabbis in Newsweek, and one of the top 30 'Preachers and Teachers' by Beliefnet.com."

UPDATE: LEAVING SECURITY TO THE PROFESSIONALS [Click to enlarge]

People's Wrath Against Public Officials

John Snyder shares his thoughts on video. [More]

We're the Only Ones Shocking Enough

A Volusia County, Fla., deputy is the subject of an internal investigation for allegedly using his Taser gun on a friend for fun. [More]

Because their superior judgment and knowledge of watt's up, volt's happening and current practices, combined with such ample ability, is why they're "Only Ones" and we're not.

And I do apologize.

[Via retrotruckman]

Are You Prepared?

All I’m saying is prepare yourself for the worst-case scenario. If your defense includes your gun, then make sure that you have it together. Know it, practice with it and have a plan in case you need to respond. [More]

Sage advice from a cop who evidently doesn't consider himself to be an "Only One."

Which is a good thing.

[Via Harvey]

We're the Only Ones Back on the Job Enough

Last month, the Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board voted to reinstate Willis on the police force. He'll get full back pay and benefits for the year-and-a-half he was fired. The reason? During the internal investigation of Willis, a polygraph machine operator failed to record the results of his Q&A with Willis. This apparently is a violation of Louisiana's "Police Officer's Bill of Rights," a set of guidelines every department must follow when investigating officer misconduct. [More]

You remember Willis...he's the big brave "Only One" who really knows how to treat a lady:


Artificial government-declared privileges (aka "Police Officer's Bill of Rights") trump your unalienable ones. At least the government in Shreveport seems to think that.

That's why "The police have the power to suspend your rights" advocate Cedric Glover is a proud member of Mayors Against (Your) Guns.

[Via Matt S]

We're the Only Ones Bringing Up the Rear Enough Redux

We talked about the cop charged with rear-ending a car/DUI here.

A GeorgiaPacking forum poster says the guy really is an "Only One."

Here's the initial post. Follow the thread for more info:

[T]his is one of the officers that decided to felony stop my wife, my father in law and myself for legally carrying a handgun.

You can read his account of the incident here. What sterling professionals. How to win friends and influence people.

Per Atlanta Gun Rights Examiner Ed Stone, via email:

The felony stop was committed against them because he was, legally, carrying a pistol in a belt holster. He was ordered to his knees at gunpoint! He reports in a later post how the officer's gun was shaking as it was pointing at his head.

Perhaps the Gwinnett County Police could use some encouragement right now on how they could improve public perceptions...