A WRSA Twofer

This...

and this.

The second one I'll have more to say on later, point 3) in particular. It made a lightbulb click on, and I haven't had time to think through how I want to shine it.

Oh, hell, might as well make it a Threefer.

You know, a "spate"...?

GRE Round Up for Mar. 3

There's some good stuff being turned out. I hope you're availing yourself of it, and importantly, sharing these links via emails, on blogs and forums, with your local newspaper editor, etc.

A common complaint is media bias and absence of representation for "our side."

These people work hard to change that and ask for nothing from those of us their labors serve other than to help spread the word. I hope no one thinks that's too much to ask.

Here are their latest offerings:

Liston Matthews/Knoxville:
McDonald v City of Chicago

John Longenecker/Los Angeles:
Safer Streets 2010 and McDonald: where selective incorporation means selective enforcement.
Safer Streets 2010 and McDonald: no such thing as a reasonable gun law.

Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:

First impressions on McDonald v. Chicago

Go. Read. And please share the links.

What Was Not Brought up in Yesterday's Supreme Court Gun Case Arguments

See, this is the kind of unrealistic expectation that happens when someone unsophisticated and unschooled in the law—like me—intrudes into the mystic arts with quaint, simplistic notions. [More]

I figured a picture was worth a few words about a conspicuous absence...so I put out a second Gun Rights Examiner column today.

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We're the Only Ones Getting a Leg Up on Our Studies Enough

An Atlanta police recruit was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital Wednesday morning after shooting himself in the leg at the city's police academy. [More]

So young, but already able to compete head-to-he..uh...leg-to-leg with a veteran professional like Lee Paige...

Congratulations, son. You'll fit right in with the "Only Ones."

Now limp up here and get your certificate.

[Via Harvey]

Rage on the Right?

More like Lies on the Left. [Read]

One trick pony Mark Potok continues beating a dead horse.

You haven't seen rage, Mark.

WorldNetDaily has more.

And the Beat Goes On...

Mother Jones meets Mike Vanderboegh. [Read]

The Intelligence Hub

I guess it makes it look like they're doing something intelligent, even if they're not. [Read]

[Via Ed M]

Can't We All Get Along?

As the public debate continues, we are asking all interested parties to refrain from putting Starbucks or our partners into the middle of this divisive issue. [More]

I agree.

The story broke a month ago, and they didn't mess with us, although they could have.

I think it's time to leave them alone on this. And stop giving the Bradys the attention they demand.

Should Naomi Campbell Push for 'Gun Control' or Self Control?

Which makes it interesting that Ms. Campbell lent her name to the magazine Marie-Claire's anti-gun efforts, when they "asked celebrities...to join us in our campaign for sensible gun laws." [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at the lifestyles of the rich and famous gungrabbers.

Violent little things, aren't they?

Also get another perspective on some officially-sanctioned toy thieves, meet a martial artist from Reno, and find out what I'll be talking about later today on Trigger Sports LIVE! (assuming ol' Bessie doesn't drop dead in mid-furrow...)

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This Day in History: March 3

it is true I refused the Drover a Guard for the Cattle and the reasons were on Account of the Smallness of my Numbers. four Hundred troops Newly Arived from Cumberland and York Countys but only One Hundred of them at that time had reced any Arms, and near half of them was without Flints. About fifty of Chester County Militia made up my whole force, and the times of those fifty Expired the evening the Application was made and next Morning their Arms were Delivered up. I advised the Drover to take a Course further Back in the Country, where I concluded they might Pass without Danger. In this Condition I was not Abel to furnish the Guards and Patroles Sufficient for the safety of my Camp Nevertheless had I Suspected the Least of Danger from so great a Distan from the Enemy I should have sent what Men I had Equipt with them. [More]

Court Likely to Rule Right to Keep and Bear Arms Extended

I don't think they dare rule the right is not extended. But look for every possible attempt to obfuscate "shall not be infringed" with "reasonable restrictions." [More]

I posted a second Gun Rights Examiner column to provide the first feedback from SCOTUSBLOG and to await the release of the oral argument transcript. I have a link there and will advise when it becomes available.

And not like I want to look a gift horse in the mouth or anything, and it is nice to break into the top 5 at Examiner.com on occasion, but look what more Americans consider to be more important to read about:

GRE Round Up for Mar. 2

There's some good stuff being turned out. I hope you're availing yourself of it, and importantly, sharing these links via emails, on blogs and forums, with your local newspaper editor, etc.

A common complaint is media bias and absence of representation for "our side."

These people work hard to change that and ask for nothing from those of us their labors serve other than to help spread the word. I hope no one thinks that's too much to ask.

Here are their latest offerings:

Ron Bokleman/Boston:

U.S. Supreme Court set to hear Second Amendment incorporation case

Paul Valone/Charlotte:
Gun rights case hits Supreme Court Tuesday

Daniel White/Cleveland:
Cleveland continues fight for local gun control

Liston Matthews/Knoxville:
TN candidates respond to gun rights quiz - Governor: Kyle
TN candidates take the gun rights quiz

John Longenecker/Los Angeles:
Safer Streets 2010: ABC needs to learn the ABC's of the second amendment.

Dave Workman/Seattle:
Anti-gun extremists bring campaign of social bigotry to Seattle Wednesday

Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:

Supreme Court hears McDonald v. Chicago today: Don't expect too much

Go. Read. And please share the links.

We're the Only Ones...

...Promoting Our General Welfare Enough

Lewis deputy accused of welfare fraud

...Spicing Things Up Enough

But, according to Rutland District Court documents, Nesshoever was the officer who used a pepperball launcher — a device similar to a paintball gun — on a drunken man who was handcuffed and shackled in a holding cell at the city police department on Jan. 1.

...Stripping Down to the Bare Essentials Enough

Civil jury awards 2 sisters $123,000 in strip-search case
Officer conducted act illegally after falsifying drug evidence against women, panelists find

...Record-Setting Enough

Fort Wayne Police Officer Suspended For The 14th Time

...Suffering the Little Children Enough

"It was bruising to the face, shoulder, arm, torso, back legs, and groin area," said Turner.

Investigators suspect Norfolk used a belt.

..."Doesn't Your Dog Deserve Alpo?" Enough

A Memphis police sergeant is charged with animal cruelty after animal control officers found two starved dogs in her back yard.

...Getting a Taste of Our Own Medicine Enough

An off-duty Chicago police officer arrested two years ago for allegedly smashing tables at a bar on Madison and assaulting local police officers has filed a federal suit against the village's police department claiming he was brutalized during the arrest.

...Making Contact Enough

Camden police officer, accused of inappropriate contact with women, to lose job

...All Tricked Out Enough

A veteran sheriff's detective was convicted Monday of picking up a prostitute and assaulting her in a Mission Valley parking lot, but he was acquitted of sexually assaulting the woman.

...Keeping Confidences Enough

It's another black eye for the Altamonte Springs Police Department. WFTV learned a secret list of the police agency's confidential informants has been lost by a police officer who didn't take it off the roof of a patrol car before driving off.

...King of the Road Enough

The video, shot by cyclist Matt Todd, shows the driver threatening to strike a bicyclist with his car.

"If you don't move, I'll run you over," he said just a few seconds before putting the car in gear, lightly striking a bicyclist.

The driver dares the cyclists to get his license number as he pulls what appears to be a police badge.

...Culling the Herd Enough

“The Arabian rescue group needs to be slaughtered like livestock.”

...Believable Enough

It's gonna be my word against yours and who do you think they're going to believe?

...Exclusionary Enough

Effort to keep judge's blood alcohol level out of evidence begins

[Via FFFW]

We're the Only Ones Going Along to Get Along Enough

In his first extensive public comments since Bishop allegedly killed three people in a February shooting rampage in Alabama, Brian L. Howe said yesterday that he repeatedly asked Braintree police for their files on the case but never got them. [More]

Isn't that what they always do when people won't cooperate in homicide investigations, especially when guns are involved? Shrug, say "Oh, well" and close the case?

Related reading:
Huntsville shooting another 'gun free zone' failure
Why was Huntsville shooting suspect set free after killing brother?
Killer-releasing Delahunt 'perfect' Brady Campaign candidate

[Via Ed M]

A Retirement Party

...over at Mike's place. [Read]

I notice he didn't get Waco Jim a card for you to sign, but I suppose you could send him your best wishes via "Comments"...

That All Depends on the Meaning of the Word "Militia"

Deen said he was not creating a militia.

"We run from that word," Deen said. "We're just the opposite that word." [More]

So you disagree with the Founders on that whole necessary for security thing?

[Via Matt S]

4.5...

...SWAT raids per day...[More]

And remember, "they" hate us because we're free!

[Via Mama Liberty]

Chicago Gun Case Argued Before Supreme Court Today

Pro-and anti-gunners alike are fixated on the Supreme Court, where oral arguments in McDonald v. Chicago will be getting underway at 10:00 am. [More]

That's minutes from now.

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column gives an overview of the issues as I see them.

Also learn of another resource to assess NRA Director candidates and watch a winter baseball game.

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This Day in History: March 2

At the request of Washington, on March 2, 1778, he accepted the office of quartermaster general (succeeding Thomas Mifflin), and succeeded with it as well as anyone could under the circumstances, meanwhile continuing to command troops in the field. [More]

He's Not Just an Ordinary Expert

He's CNN's go-to guy on guns, "forensic expert" Dan Austin.

Watch and marvel.

Elephants. Good fricking grief.

Y'oughtta be careful about talking so scary-like, Dan. Poor wide-eyed Ryan Smith looked like he was just about ready to pop his Rapex.

Why, you're making him think people might try to really aim and hit something with it. Who would clean such a thing at 2:30 AM? In their house!!!

And do you realize the bullets come out faster than Chuck Yeager?

Danger Dan's keeper quote:

I don't care what anybody tells me.

That's pretty damned obvious.

[Via Evan Nappen]