Well, No Wonder

We're Democrats. We won't even buy him a toy gun. [More]

Those who stand for nothing...

GRE Round Up for Mar. 14

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:

John Longenecker/Los Angeles:
Safer Streets 2010: 'Hollow victory' for gun owners in McDonald?

Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
Jogger killed by wolves shows wisdom of national park gun rule change

One police department suggests TASERs for self-defense; another trades theirs for 'patrol rifles'

Chris Woodard/Tucson:
As gun owners, can we always call ourselves law abiding citizens ? (I certainly hope not.)

Go. Read. And please share the links.

You're doing that, right?

Government Efficiency

IRS visits Sacramento carwash in pursuit of 4 cents [More]

Boy, that's one strong-arm gang that's deadly serious about extorting businesses on "their" turf.

[Via Ron W]

We're the Only Ones Getting a Second Chance Enough

Philadelphia police say eight officers who were fired or disciplined after a TV news helicopter captured video of them beating three suspects are getting their jobs back or punishments reduced. [More]

Now, now, settle down--I'm sure you and I would get a second chance if we beat the hell out of eight thug Philly "Only Ones." Besides, what better way to discourage future institutionally-sanctioned brutality than by giving out wrist slaps?

[Via Harvey]

No Other Free Place to Go...

So I guess that means our backs are against the wall... [More]

[Via W-III]

We're the Only Ones Eliminated Enough

Budget cuts prompt city of Monticello, Georgia, to eliminate its entire police force. [More]

Gee, what to do...?

[Via William T]

California Adds to Illinois State Police Recommendations

Women interested in self defense can add another tool to their self-defense kit, another weapon to their arsenal...

A real-world and peer-reviewed field test in California has resulted in one more option you can employ against an attacker if the time-proven recommendations of vomiting, surrendering, screaming (while poking with "a rat tail comb") or pulling the covers over your head don't work.

Jump!

Go ahead and jump...

[Via William T]

Job Application Fail

...the suspect entered the store asking about getting a job there. He left but returned a few minutes later and allegedly held a gun to the clerk’s head. As the suspect led the clerk to a back room, the clerk called out "I need help" and a co-owner, Eric Bilger, appeared with a gun.

Gunfire was exchanged. [More]

I guess it's a good thing this didn't happen elsewhere.

Meanwhile, The Toledo Blade reports this stuff, yet continues on its anti-armed citizen crusade. I guess they'll continue until subscribers and advertisers realize they are patronizing people who would rather see them dead than armed--and then cease giving aid and comfort to their enemy.

An Unlikely Place?

Two guns used in shootings this year at the Pentagon and a Las Vegas courthouse both came from the same unlikely place: the police and court system of Memphis, Tenn.

Law enforcement officials from multiple agencies tell The Associated Press the guns were once seized as evidence in criminal investigations in Memphis and made their way separately to the shooters. [More]

It sounds like a setup to demand guns be destroyed instead...

We're the Only Ones CUM ULLA SELLA IN PUGNO TABERNA Enough

The man who stopped a bar shooting incident by hitting the suspected gunman with a chair was hailed as a hero on Monday.

The Saturday night shootings at Jim's Sports Club Bar and Grill left one man dead, another critically wounded and a third with a less serious wound. Authorities said the suspect, Jason Musburger, 47, a former Chisholm police officer, had gone to the bar to confront his ex-wife. [More]

"Any chair in a barfight" and an "Only One" gone bad...tell me this story wasn't written for WarOnGuns!

By the Truck-Load

A Quad Cities Area business is planning a promotion that's sure to be the target of debate. It's hosting a truck-load sale. If you buy a truck-load of guns they'll thrown in a military truck for free. [More]

The most significant thing I see here is that this would be a target of debate.

I can't help but imagine a truckload of sheep on their way to a destination they have no control over bleating "Disa-a-a-a-rrrm u-u-u-sss..."

Punishment for Armed Self-Defense Still the Norm in NYC and DC

I said "ongoing"? Yes, these letters appeared on page 10 in the March 1960 issue of GUNS Magazine, now online. Regular Gun Rights Examiner readers know that every month I highlight this great website feature offered by the magazine I write the "Rights Watch" column for: They post online the corresponding issue from 50 years before. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column features another blast from the past. Please share the link?

This Day in History: March 14

Our Accounts from the Westward are that General Hand is returned from an Expedition Destined against a small Indian Town, On the Guiahogo Rivere. that his Guides Deserted him, after falling in with a Hunting Cabbin, where he took six Scalps and made two Prisoners, from whence he returned, being unable to Proceed without Pilots. [More]

GRE Round Up for Mar. 13

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:

Daniel White/Cleveland:
Toledo robber shot by store owner

Nicholas Arnold/Parkersburg:
Meet the candidates and policymakers coming this week

Go. Read. And please share the links.

You're doing that, right?

We're the Only Ones...

...Going on an Outing Enough:

The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a complaint against the Rapid City Police Department, saying two officers were responsible for getting a lesbian Air Force sergeant tossed out of the military.

...For the Record Enough:

Former Lewiston police chief Dave Kleinschmidt, who was fired Wednesday night by the City Council, had a criminal record, and city officials say he lied about his previous employment.

...Giving Chase Enough:

State's Attorney Kevin Lyons may pursue additional charges against a part-time Peoria Park District officer who has pleaded guilty to fleeing the scene of an accident while driving a squad car.

...Filling Up Enough:

A former South Bend police officer pleaded guilty Thursday in the attempted robbery of a gas station manager.

..."A Christmas Story" Enough:

It was called a miracle this past Christmas Eve when Joshua Smith said he survived being shot by two men during a traffic stop. He said his badge saved him.

News Channel 3 has learned not everyone believes that story now.

...Getting into the Zone...The Auto Zone Enough:

A former Riverside police officer was sentenced to 15 years in prison today for a series of armed robberies of auto parts stores in Riverside and Moreno Valley.

...Banking On It Enough:

Ex-CPD officer Tindall convicted of bank robbery

...Elective Enough:

The former Dodge County sheriff and a supporter pleaded guilty Thursday in a vote-buying scandal.

...The Spitting Image Enough:

East Orange police officer charged with assaulting, spitting on woman at bus stop

...Making a Federal Case Out of It:

A spokeswoman tells WITN News that during his time as sheriff, Thomas was involved with the theft of federal funds. A former deputy, Christopher Cozart, was also named in a separate Bill of Information. The feds say Cozart was a detective in the county's drug unit.

...Getting Our Loving on the Run Enough:

A Saratoga County sheriff's deputy pleaded guilty on Thursday of sexually abusing four women in three different towns while he was on duty and in uniform.

Sorry--I need to mobilize and get on the road. Here are three more links from this batch I just don't have time to format and title:

Santa Rosa Co FL sheriff's lieutenant John Mitchell Tomlinson, 46 facing 120 counts of sexual battery on a child now charged with 5 more for child under 12

http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/sex-26741-additional-sheriff.html

Cops and handicapped Parking Spaces…….LOL!!!!!!!

http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20100311/NEWS/100319963?Title=-Laurel-Park-officer-uses-handicapped-parking

Murphy NC police officer Michael Thurman Hall 51 arrested on 22 sex offense & indecent liberties with a child charges involving girl under 13

http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20100311/NEWS01/100311028

And now, as I mentioned in today's GRE, I'm off to the "No Sheriff Left Behind" event, and I still need to post today's GRE Round Up.

After all, I wouldn't want the Bradys to think I'm denigrating law enforcement.

[Via FFFW]

Vested Interests

Roundup: Bulletproof Vests [More]

[Via Carl S]

Jeff Syfers Has a Big "But"

I have been a responsible gun owner my entire life and am a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, but... [More]

With friends like these...

[Via Ed M]

We're the Only Ones 'Til Death Do Us Part Enough

A Houston police officer was shot and wounded by his wife, a deputy with the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office, during an argument in Richmond, officers say. [More]

Why, if this can happen to highly trained professional "Only Ones," how much more dangerous would it be if we allowed you to open carry in Texas?

[Via Lane]

Wikipropaganda?

Paid anti-gun lobbyists engaged in anti-gun edit war on Wikipedia allegedly)... [More]

Can anyone tell us more on this?

[Via Michael W. Dean]

We're the Only Ones Less Patient Enough

In interviews with The Associated Press and in dozens of anecdotes compiled in a survey by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance, officers described feeling compelled to use tactics they employed in war zones after they returned to work in the U.S. and feeling less patient toward the public they serve. [More]

I suggest you either adjust or find another line of work. You're not the "Only Ones" feeling less patient these days...and some of us are not inclined to flee "war zones" as refugees when we're really talking about our homes and our communities that you're being paid to protect.

[Via Lane]