Wednesday, October 06, 2010
OFF Candidate Ratings
If you're an Oregon gun owner, click here for Oregon Firearms Federation's assessment. Be sure and pass their link on to others.
Postal Ban Challenged
Attorney Jim Manley and the Mountain States Legal Foundation are taking on the US Postal Service's ban on any firearm on USPS property. [More]That's good news for those of you not already ignoring it...I'm assuming those with "permits" are not.
We're the Only Ones "Animal House" Enough
A part-time police officer is a suspect in the shooting death of a fellow college student Sunday. [More]Fat lotta good this did:
Do not bring on campus any fireworks, explosives, materials used to make explosives, or weapons, including, but not limited to, firearms of any sort, BB guns, pellet guns, paintball guns, air rifles, air pistols, air soft guns, slingshots, leaded cane, bows, and metallic knuckles. Hunting and switchblade knives are prohibited; only knives with folding blades are permitted.Or this:
ShootingBesides, since when do those rules apply to the "Only Ones"?
If persons are threatened by a weapon, secure a place of safety then call 911.
[Via FFFW]
If They Can Get You Asking the Wrong Questions...
We're the Only Ones "No Honor Among Thieves" Enough
Two Cops Accused of Robbing Undercover OfficerI'm being unfair--this was, after all, Philadelphia. I'm sure we're dealing with just a few bad apples.
Officers allegedly stole marijuana from undercover officer with intent to distribute [More]
Hey, don't open that barrel...
[Via lots of you]
A Criminal for Gun Control Objects
by Joe Illuzzi 5 hours agoIf you would like to tell a convicted getaway driver in a bank robbery that used terrorist threats why you disagree with his position that civilians should not own firearms, please feel free.
Your problem is you are quoting far left wing publications, most out of business. Very little of what is reported in these publications is true, just libel. Yes I was involved in a bank job 40 years ago & put on probation. Yes secutirty fraud 20 years ago. So what. I offered my record to the Times. The counters that you site are as fraudulent as your colum. Next time give me a call. PoliticsNY.Net [More]
Lawman of the Year
Even though busy pushing gungrabbers on an uninformed electorate, they still have time to honor the "Only Ones," complete with perpetuating the "patrol rifles" meme. [Read]
Nothing against you Sarge, you're no doubt a brave guy, and I honor that, but I do have one question: If I acted like the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed--in front of you, with all that that implies--would you arrest me?
Nothing against you Sarge, you're no doubt a brave guy, and I honor that, but I do have one question: If I acted like the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed--in front of you, with all that that implies--would you arrest me?
Does Dan Lungren really deserve an NRA endorsement?
As if that wasn't enough, Lungren presided over actual gun confiscation. Here's a recap from NRAWinningTeam.com -- make sure you follow all the internal document links like this one to see how he supported waiting periods and the Brady Bill, was endorsed by HCI, supported a fundraiser for Jim Brady, supported magazine bans, supported "gun free school zones," opposed concealed carry...[More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column exposes what can only be deemed a demonstrable fraud. Guess who's perpetuating it?
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This Day in History: October 6
Daybreak, the British assault force began moving across the bay, 7 miles to the mouth of the Little Egg Harbor River. [More]
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Forcing the Sheriff to Obey the Law
Remember Leonard Embody?
I know a lot of people have, to put it mildly, disagreements with his methods, but he sure puts himself on the line, and he does things others don't think of--in this case a legal action. Here's an email where he explains:
I've never put much stock in the "he's making us look bad" fear. As far as I'm concerned, making us look weak is far more problematic.
I know a lot of people have, to put it mildly, disagreements with his methods, but he sure puts himself on the line, and he does things others don't think of--in this case a legal action. Here's an email where he explains:
NFA weapons are legal within the state of Tennessee. However, to purchase NFA weapons as an individual there is a process one must go through. The weapon must be purchased. The BATFE documents must be filled out. The applicant must be fingerprinted and photographed. Then, the application executed by the local chief law enforcement officer where the applicant resides. The documents are then sent to the ATF with a $200 check and the ATF will usually approve or deny within 2-3 months.Here's a follow-up email:
In 2003 Tennessee passed a law public chapter 275 which requires the chief law enforcement officer to execute the nfa documents if a person is not a prohibited person. The law passed with no opposition and is codified as TCA 39-17-1361. The sponsers of the bill were senator Mark Norris and House of rep Ben West. The NRA Darren LaSorte testified infront of the judicial committee as well.
In February this year I bought a suppressor for my handgun. I was fingerprinted and photographed. I delivered the application document to the sheriff of williamson county, jeff long, to execute. He refused. I sent my application to the atf and they denied the application. Under Tennessee law this is a statutory duty and there is no discretion to decide not to execute the document. So, I went to the DA and attorney general. Both refused to force the sheriff to sign as required by law. They also refused to begin the ouster of the sheriff.
I filed a writ of mandamus to force the sheriff to execute the documents last week. This is last option i have to force the sheriff to obey the law.
I think this is an important issue. Does the State have the right to force a sheriff to execute a federal document? It goes right to the heart of the Tenth Amendment. It has everything to do with anti-gun law enforcement who do not follow the law and infringe upon gun rights.
As far as I know Tennessee is the only state which requires cleos to execute nfa documents.
Sen. Norris, Rep. West, the NRA have all been extremely unhelpful. Considering this is their legislation I do not understand why they have not wanted to help.
I have attached a pdf with my pro se complaint, and several documents from attorneys and the atf regarding me and the sheriff.
I amend my petition today and also received an answer from the sheriff's attorney today. I attached both. I also attached tca 39-17-1361 and o'neil v lomoy.I've asked him to post the documents he attached and send me links. When he does, I'll pass them on.
The sheriff is a republican. He convinced the county commision to vote against guns in local parks. He is also up for reelection in November, running uncontested. He is a former ADA.It is amazing the lengths these ant-gun law enforcement will go to to avoid obeying the law. They have notified the attorney general as well. That means they are challenging the constitutionality of this law which requires the sheriff to execute the nfa documents.As a side note o'neil v lomoy is a federal case where the federal judge stated that the federal gov could not force state officials to sign these documents. In my case it is state law which requires state officials to execute the documents.
I've never put much stock in the "he's making us look bad" fear. As far as I'm concerned, making us look weak is far more problematic.
Meanwhile, Over in Furious Mike Paradise...
We're the Only Ones Flying the Friendly Skies Enough
A Gilpin County Sheriff's deputy was allowed to fly from Denver International Airport Sunday, even after Denver Police confiscated his personal handgun and a loaded magazine from his carry-on luggage...Williams is not facing charges, according to Denver FBI spokesman Dave Joly. [More]I'm glad they're so reasonable about an honest mistake. I'd hate to think they'd try to ruin our lives over something like that!
What? That-doesn't-apply-to-us?
We're the Only Ones Firmly Planted Enough
A federal jury awarded $175,000 on Monday to a parolee who said an Oakland police officer planted a gun on him, causing him to be jailed for nearly two years for possessing a weapon illegally. [More]And now it's harvest season.
[Via Dave Licht]
Missed Opportunities
The report said both Gates and Crowley missed opportunities to de-escalate the tension, that they share responsibility for the controversial July 16, 2009, arrest, and that the dispute was avoidable. [More]Somehow, I doubt a similar "opportunity" would end up with most of us having a beer with Obama...
[Via Ed M]
My Kind of Town...
...Chicago is...[Read]
How does your town rate?
I don't suppose anyone would dare suggest maybe doing an overlay...?
Why not Google Demographics and Google Crime? If we fear acknowledging the elephant in the room, we'll never get anywhere doing what needs to be done about it--you know, abolish destructive government policies that hurt the least prosperous and protected among us.
In the mean time, forget it, Jake, it's Chi-Town.
[Via lots of you]
How does your town rate?
I don't suppose anyone would dare suggest maybe doing an overlay...?
Why not Google Demographics and Google Crime? If we fear acknowledging the elephant in the room, we'll never get anywhere doing what needs to be done about it--you know, abolish destructive government policies that hurt the least prosperous and protected among us.
In the mean time, forget it, Jake, it's Chi-Town.
[Via lots of you]
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