Notes from the Resistance...
A local government agency is refusing to hire smokers. [More]I guess I shouldn't give a damn about the "rights" of anyone who wants to work as a tax collector, but I see several issues here, including some little nazi deciding gun ownership is a disqualifying health risk.
The chief of the Morningside Police Department in Prince George's County was fired this morning following media reports that he was under investigation for selling two weapons...So did he?
They said authorities were investigating a complaint that Eichelberger sold two weapons -- a handgun and a shotgun -- out of the trunk of his police car for $600. Authorities were investigating whether the alleged sales violated state gun sales laws. [More]
Section 9-106.Well, I don't see where it says the guns were loaded, but selling out of a trunk would indicate "possession while on the streets of the Town." But that's not the chief's rap.
Discharging or possessing firearms or other dangerous weapons
No person other than an officer in line of duty, or a person in the necessary defense of life or property, shall discharge any firearm of any kind, or any air rifle, within the limits of the Town. No person, other than a law enforcement officer, shall have in his or her possession while on the streets of the Town, any revolver, pistol, blackjack, brass knuckles, or other dangerous weapon except guns or archery equipment for game hunting or target practice which shall be no ammunition in either the barrel or magazine or arrows nocked.
Maryland does not regulate the sale of rifles or shotguns and no permit is required to purchase a rifle or shotgun.Well there you have it--it seems the Chief "Only One" designated himself.
Maryland does regulate the sale, transfer, rent and possession of regulated firearms, which consist of handguns and assault weapons. A person who is not a regulated firearms dealer may not sell, rent, transfer, or purchase any regulated firearm without going through a regulated firearms dealer. Alternatively, the prospective seller/transferor and prospective buyer/transferee may complete the transaction through a designated law enforcement agency.
Family Says 911 Tape Caught Cops Planning Cover-Up After Shooting [More]Now hold the dang phone--haven't we already established the shooter was compliant with all protocols...?
I think that letter writer believes police officers should not handle combat-type incidents. Maybe he just doesn’t think police should have more of an advantage than the suspects. [More]Yeah, that's pretty much it, Don Dodson. If you think you and yours are the "Only Ones" who should have suppressors and/or firearms of military utility, have I got a Bill of Rights for you.
"We're not asking people to spy on their neighbors," McNamara said. [More]Ah--"Only One"-speak.
Who's interferin'? We're takin' over.
Ex-Alabama Judge Accused of Having Sex With Inmates [More]Don't you just love robed "Only Ones" who sit in judgment of you? Now I suppose they'll have to pump him for information?
There's a meme wending its way around internet forums and the like that she'll recuse herself, since she already ruled at the circuit court level that the Second Amendment does not restrict the power of states to infringe on the right to keep and bear arms. Some seem to be under the impression that she ruled on McDonald, which she did not (she ruled on Maloney v. Rice), and because of that, the prospect of overruling herself will present a judicial ethics conflict. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column does not place great stock in Ms. Sotomayor's judicial ethics.
October 5, 1777 at Tarrytown, New York (Occupation of Tarrytown) - Having assembled his entire force, Gen. Sir Henry Clinton launched his convoy of flatboats, galleys, and bataeaux with his attack force and set out for Verplank's Point, at Tarrytown, on October 5. After he arrived, he quickly seized when the American defenders withdrew without any resistence. Conclusion: British Victory [More]
In the second major front in the war over gun rights that has developed in just days, a lawsuit has been filed against U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder seeking a court order that the federal government stay out of the way of Montana's management of its own firearms. [More]WorldNetDaily's Bob Unruh covers the SAF/MSSA action against the feds, giving a nod to Friday's GRE piece.
You'll find no shortage of hoplophobes who--unable to rid our homes of guns--seek to have them rendered useless under the guise of "safe storage laws." We even find this presumption coming from some on "our side," including in Josh's home state. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at another case where following the advice of the so-called "experts" could have resulted in a very different outcome.
The only way "never again" works is if you mean it. [More]The passing of a man of great purpose and deeds has warranted a second Gun Rights Examiner column today to note it and to honor his memory.
A rash of 30 armed robberies on the west side of Warren has business owners worried and the police scratching their heads. ...This week, the robbers hit a bar and demanded the people inside to get on the floor and give them all of their money and jewelry. [More]No puzzlement is warranted. Everybody sees the problem here, don't you? That's right, it wasn't a cop bar. Only an "Only One" would be scratching their head over that.
Perez said she knows nothing about guns... [More]I believe her.
Naturally, the hand-wringing hoplophobes, who preach ignorance and avoidance rather than education and training, have nothing to say. If they weigh in at all, we'll probably get a grudging "They were lucky." And then the focus of the critique will be on using Fox News as a source. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column challenges "conventional wisdom" about kids and guns.
The inclosed recommendation in favor of Capt. Charles Porterfield, at present attached to the 11th Virginia Regiment, was handed to me by the Gentlemen who subscribe it, with a desire that I would and request your interest for the Commission of Lieutenant Colonel or Major of the New Regiment of Artillery if the places are not already disposed of. I cannot undertake to recommend Capt. Porterfield upon my own particular knowledge, but he is universally esteemed by his acquaintances in the Army, as an Officer of very extraordinary Merit. He also, I am informed, has made the Military Branches of the Mathematics his particular Study. This Gentleman entered very early into the Service of his Country, he accompanied Genl. Arnold in his expedition to Quebec, at the Storm of which under General Montgomery, he was made prisoner.
[Note:Porterfield became brigade major to Woodford's brigade in July, 1778; resigned in July, 1779, to become lieutenant colonel of a Virginia State regiment; mortally wounded at Camden, S. C, in August, 1780; died in October of that year.] [More]
Edmund Cooper says:This is a comment posted to a GRE column from the other day.
"...pulled over...tried to intervene..."
Better that one cooperates with the police when one is the object of their undivided attention. Like it or not, they are in charge on the street.
Police are highly emotional and have predictable responses. Not smart to make them feel threatened. [More]
