OH AG Candidate Dave Yost Answers Gun Rights Questionnaire

Before commenting begins, I want to throw something into the mix for your consideration: The other Republican contender, Mike DeWine, might as well be on the Brady Campaign payroll. I can think of no stronger message to send the Republican establishment than to let them know anti-gunners will no longer be tolerated, so they'd better stop offering them. [More]

This is today's second Gun Rights Examiner column, written as a follow-up to my earlier offering.

The guy did not do badly--I know some will argue over "weapons under disability" (I argue against that all the time myself), but it's amazing to me he came up with so much I agree with him on--and then factor in the RINO subversive running against him.

I'm also amazed at how many politicians running for significant offices are responding to this questionnaire. I've been doing it for years from this blog--I guess being able to run it on Examiner.com has made a difference.

This, to me, is a perfect opportunity for political CUM ULLA SELLA IN PUGNO TABERNA, and in this case, we've got a pretty nice chair

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More Gun Rights Questions for Ohio AG Cordray

How hard could it be for the state's top law enforcement officer, the AG, to write a memorandum recognizing the legality of peaceable open carrying, and send it to every police and sheriff's department in the state, as well as to the Highway Patrol? One would assume flow-down communications explaining his interpretations and positions on law enforcement issues are already established and routine.

And how hard would it be for the individual LE departments to transmit this information to their sworn personnel? Again, one would assume they all receive policy training as a condition of employment. If you're already having them sign acknowledgments such as they understand sexual harassment rules, etc., and placing that in their personnel files, how much more effort would be required to have each officer sign and date a simple acknowledgment that he or she understands open carry is lawful? [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column asks a few simple questions that could save a life from someone with the power to do something about that .

And as long as questions are being solicited, how about if we see if he'll answer a few more...? After all, one of his rivals has.

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This Day in History: November 8

The approaching season and the scanty Supplies of Cloathing in public store, have induced me to send Lt. Colo. Pope to procure, if possible, a suitable Quantity for the Troops of your State. The distress of the Army in this instance, is great, and will daily increase, if some relief is not obtained. I do not know, whether your State may have turned its attention to this Object, or what provision it may have made. If it has and there are Supplies on hand, it will be a happy circumstance: but if not, I must intreat the earliest interposition of your aid, that a sufficient collection may be made. [More]

There Will Be Change

So will there ever be a change in this status? I believe so but as I said at the start of this essay, it will not be PEACEFUL. [More]

A sobering and thoughtful analysis.

Regulars here know the "Sarah Brady Paradise" theme plays out a lot. But every so often I see a ray of hope.

My one addendum: I don't equate physical rebellion with ideological revolution.

[Via Western Rifle Shooters Association]

First Responders

The true first responders were the victims... [More]

Howard Nemerov makes a great point that bears reinforcing every time we hear the term applied by the media to the "professionals".

John Longenecker also made a similar observation a while back.

Ohio AG: NRA Said Signature on Gun Ban Opposition Letter 'Not Needed'

"Attorney General Cordray spoke to his contacts at the NRA who told him the congressional leadership had already decided not to renew the ban and, therefore, our advocacy was not needed at that time" [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner gives an answer to a question asked several months back.

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This Day in History: November 7

From various accounts, I am convinced that the Enemy are upon the point of making a grand effort upon Fort Mifflin, a person in confidence of one of their principal artificers, thinks it will be to day or to morrow. No time is therefore to be lost in making that Garrison as respectable as your numbers will admit, for should the attack commence before they are reinforced, it may probably be out of your power to throw them in. I think you had for the present better draw all the Continental Troops into or near Forts Mercer and Mifflin, and let what Militia are collected lay without, for I am of opinion that they will rather dismay than assist the Continental Troops, if shut up in the Forts. [More]

Orlando Gateway Center Shooting News Links

I put an updating Google news link up on Examiner so you can stay up to date. [More]

We're the Only Ones Overcharged Enough

He added, about the manslaughter charge against Pileggi, "This is an overcharge and may be unprovable." [More]

Yeah, I'm sure if one of us "accidentally" popped an "Only One," manslaughter would be considered an overcharge.

[Via Harvey]

They're Always After Me Rucky Charms

Gardai (Irish police) carried out several smash and grab raids in Dublin's north inner city last Monday and confiscated 7,000 Samurai swords. [More]

Faith and Begorrah, Anjin-san!

We're the Only Ones Fixing Things Enough

Dugas said the ongoing investigation has thus far unearthed wrongdoing involving bribery, prostitution, drug offenses and domestic violence. [More]

The good thing is, it's Baton Rouge, so as far as "Only One" baton rogues go, we can be pretty confident it's only a few bad apples and ought to be a pretty easy fix...right?

[Via retrotruckman]

We're the Only Ones Upset Enough

The Portland police union lashed out Wednesday against a city commissioner for his recommendation that two officers be suspended without pay in the death of a mentally ill man. [More]

Yeah, I mean, WTF?

Isn't being able to get away with that one of the perks of being an "Only One"?

What the hell kind of politically-motivated witch hunt is this?

You can see them in happier times posing with their trophy here...uh, oops, I mean, here...

[Via Jeffersonian and Michael B]

Guilty Until Prove Innocent

Norman Wolfinger, the state attorney in Brevard County, said in a letter to the Legislature that while there isn't enough evidence to convict Dillon again, lawmakers should consider that his innocence isn't proven, either. [More]

Wow, Norman...where to begin with you...?

[Via David C]

How's THIS for "Brazen"?

Brazen bank robbers on the loose, FBI seeks public's help [More]

In New Jersey?

Where that appellate court panel just ruled there's no Constitutional right to own a handgun?

Screw it.

You people in government want to be the "Only Ones"?

Be the damn "Only Ones."

Is that brazen enough for you?

[Via Lane]

We're the Only Ones Confused Enough

Local law enforcement officers are flummoxed by “murky, confusing and vague” rules governing medical-marijuana production and are looking to the state legislature for clarification... [More]

See, if we start with the assumption that the purpose of government is to "secure the Blessings of Liberty," a lot of the confusion--as well as resulting "Only Ones" problems--just kind of goes away.

[Via Michael R]

Molding Young "Authorized Journalists"

Congress has been debating a law that would legalize the possession of firearms on college campuses for individuals with concealed weapons permits. [More]

Aside from the obvious fact that the disjointed ramblings sound like those of an ignorant child, and that being made fun of because you're fat or redheaded means you can't be trusted with a gun, there's this little matter, which I called to the attention of the editors:

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Naturally, there has been no reply or clarification. It sounds like young Stewart is learning exactly the kind of journalistic accuracy and ethics they teach at Saginaw Valley State. That ought to serve him well if he follows this career path.

Questions About Fort Hood Shooter You Won't Hear from 'Mainstream' Press

In his position as a medical professional treating and diagnosing soldiers with mental health issues, both at Walter Reed and at Fort Hood, did Dr. Hasan report any veterans to the federal government for entry into the NICS "prohibited persons" database? In other words, have "gun control" laws enabled a mass shooter to cause the government to disarm others? [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes the "Authorized Journalists" aren't asking certain questions.

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This Day in History: November 6

A British ship runs aground at Point Judith, Rhode Island, and is captured by American forces. [More]

We're the Only Ones Offended Enough

Chicago aldermen with their noses out of joint Friday demanded to know why they are searched along with the masses at the city's central headquarters for administrative hearings. [More]

How dare you not recognize out superior "Only One" status. Who do you mistake us for? Someone stupid enough to give us power?

And doesn't this just say something?

It's not a matter of giving anybody any preference. But us that are aldermen -- we are the ones who set your budget.

Forget it, Jake, it's Chi-Town. Which, with this attitude, makes me think of 1793 Paris for some reason...

[Via The Bitter Clinger]

We're the Only Ones Filching Files Enough

As defense attorney Joanne Cuccia discusses her client's sentencing hearing with the judge, Maricopa County Sheriff's Department detention officer Adam Stoddard walks up behind her, and begins sifting through one of her files, which she has placed on the defense table. Remarkably, Stoddard then removes a document from the file and hands it off to another deputy, who then leaves the courtroom with it. They don't even bother to inform Cuccia, who has her back turned the entire time. The judge appears to have missed the incident as well.

But it was all captured on video...[More]

Document control, "Only Ones"-style...

[Via Andre]