Gunning the Engine

Truck purchases. Free AK-47s. [More]

Oh, the humanity!

[Via lots of you]

It's Time...

...to demand oversight hearings into ATF. [Read]

I
couldn't
agree
more.

And I, too, would like to see R.A. Bear vindicated.

So would Benjamin, seen here catching 40 winks with your truly and elder feral son Uday, lo, those many years ago...

Point/Counterpoint

Workman vs. Hofmann.

I know whose side I'm on in this one.

How about you?

Obama could appoint Traver to head ATF without Senate approval

If Obama perceives his presidency is going to be a one-termer, or even if he’s gambling that conditions will change enough to make the fallout to his next campaign worth the risk of a temporary appointment, what’s the downside? After all, what’s he going to do—make conservative gun owners not want to vote for him?

Is this going to happen? Is this a real danger?

Who knows? Maybe not.

The point is, it could. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column asks "What if?"  And more importantly, "What's to stop him?"

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This Day in History: November 17

In a November 17, 1778 letter to his superiors in Canada, Butler blamed Joseph Brant and his Indians for the massacre of the inhabitants of Cherry Valley. Contrarily, American historical records report it was Butler who ordered the killing of the women and children at Cherry Valley, not Brant. [More]

Hence the first documented use of "The Butler did it"...?

GRE Round Up for November 16

Here's the latest from my fellow GREs:

Dave Workman/Seattle:

• Budget cuts, stand your ground and the ‘Wild’ West

Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:

• Obama names anti-gun extremist as next BATFE head

Also check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:

• Albuquerque Libertarian
• Cochise County Libertarian
• Conservative
• Michigan Firearms

It's Always Funny in Philadelphia

Philadelphia officials clear 19,400 fugitives [More]

Well...yeah.

They need to conserve precious law enforcement resources to keep people from being insolent.

[Via Steve T]

Surprised by the Notion

Tashonna Wicks wants to attend Kilgore College next semester. She was surprised by the notion, "Not everyone is responsible enough," she said. [More]

Well, if you wish to be less than a full citizen and relegate yourself to being dumb meat, Tashonna, I support that--just as long as you don't also expect me to support you.

But you're right: Freedom is for "grown ups."

Come to grips with that notion and you may be even more surprised.

[Via Michael R]

We're the Only Ones Just Being Stupid Enough

No. That's just being dangerous and creepy. [Read]

It's the kind of dangerous creepiness that merits just being shot when caught in the act.

[Via FFFW]

Georgia REAL Right to Carry

Naturally, the "anti-Liberty establishment" does not approve.

And some gun owners are our worst enemies. Hey Barbara Glore, that's some big "but" you have there, lady.

The CBSAtlanta story is here, and there's no shortage of ignorant comments where readers could benefit from a reality infusion.  The video said there was a poll, but the one on the main page now deals with airport security--if anyone can find it, please give us the link in "Comments."

Georgia Gun Owners is carrying the load on this and could use your help:

• Sign the petition.
• And they wouldn't say "No" to a much-needed contribution...

Help?

Meanwhile, Over in "The Beloved Country"...

So much for that Invictus "master of my fate/captain of my soul" blather. [Read]


More proof strict "gun control" works...but not the way most think.  What did ol' Morgan/Nelson say?

It is a human calculation.

[Via cycjec]

We're the Only Ones with Screwy Policies Enough

Drew Binkley was promoted to deputy sheriff because of his hard work, dedication and years of service ... not because he is screwing the sheriff's daughter...you better look in your policy manual at the reasons you may be dismissed #10, page four which states 'publicly criticizing any official decision or policy. P.S. You screw with me and I'll use #10 on you. [More]

If he does this to subordinate "Only Ones," can you imagine how he'd screw with just plain folks?

All totally within established department policy, of course...

But I'm no doubt being unfair, because if you look at what he says about himself, we find:

He was taught the values of honesty, fairness, and respect for others and their feelings... He believes in equal justice for all...I believe in a friendly and peaceful work place, a work place where individuals respect each other, a work place free of racism, sexual harassment and violence.

[Via FFFW]

A Hero's Welcome

A dog rescued from Afghanistan after she alerted soldiers to a suicide bomber was accidentally euthanized at an Arizona shelter on Monday. A Pinal County Animal Care and Control employee has been placed on administrative leave for failing to follow procedures and euthanizing the wrong dog. [More]

Well, there's a missed opportunity...

[Via Michael G]

ATF testimony admits many unregistered machine guns allowed by ruling

You got that, right? They’re the same gun. If you put one produced before the deadline and one produced after it side by side, you would not be able to tell the difference. They would look and function identically. Own one without registration and you’re fine. Own the other without registration and you’re looking at serious time in the federal slammer, as well as becoming a “prohibited person”-- for life. Assuming you survive the arrest.[More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at yet another outrageous and absurd BATFU inconsistency that they nevertheless can and do destroy people over--and evidently, all for no good reason.

Also meet Obama's pick to be the Chief BAT-F... U...--and tell NRA why they must score confirmation votes against whoever approves this character.

Please share the link.

This Day in History: November 16

“I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way.” [More]

'Watchmen' Reminder

Mike Vanderboegh and I will be on "The Watchmen" this evening. Click here to listen live, starting at 8:00 pm EST.

GRE Round Up for November 15

Here's the latest from my fellow GREs:

Mike Stollenwerk/DC:

• Black is back

Sean Carrana/Orlando:

• Florida community leaders willfully ignoring state firearms laws

Dave Workman/Seattle:

• ‘Winning firearms freedom, one lawsuit at a time’

Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:

• 'Gun control' gets a new poster boy

Also check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:

• Albuquerque Libertarian
• Cochise County Libertarian
• Conservative
• Michigan Firearms

A Unanimous Decision

Just remember this when the feds tell us we must bail out California because it's "too big to fail." [Read]

And oh, look: They can afford this, too.

If I Had a Hammer...

“We need the hammer,” said the mayor about the city’s ceaseless pattern of gang- and illegal drug trade-related shootings. [More]

Because poor New Jersey just doesn't have strong enough "gun control" laws.

Not that this might possibly be construed as all their idiot citizen disarmament edicts being fraudulently useless at accomplishing their stated purpose or anything...

Give us more of what doesn't work! And federalize it!

Hey, who can really blame them: If that approach is good enough for Vulcan chess masters...

[Via securityconsultinggroup]

We're the Only Ones Putting Guns ON the Street Enough

Someone broke into a law enforcement training center in July, stealing nearly $7,000 in guns, and federal investigators are seeking help from the public to solve the case. [More]

Gee, I wonder who that "someone" was, how he knew they were there, and why they weren't locked up in a safe...I also wonder how come we're just now hearing about this...

I like that $2,500 reward for $7k worth of guns.  Reminds me of the story about the old man and the talking frog...


[Via Fill Your Hands]