Examiner.com article character limits preclude adding more updates to the initial and subsequently-posted Journalist's Guides to Project Gunwalker. This is a continuation of updates from this column and Sipsey Street Irregulars beginning July 28, 2011. It includes contributions from regional Gun Rights Examiners. [More]Time to open up another volume...
Monday, August 01, 2011
A Journalist's Guide to 'Project Gunwalker'-Part Five
Are .50 BMG upper conversions going to be reclassified as firearms? An Open Letter to ATF
Because this could have such profound and far-reaching effects, not only within the firearms industry, but also among private owners who have been in compliance with currently written regulations, I’m seeking to document if this is true.Today's Gun Rights Examiner column tries to see if anything is coming in "under the radar."
Is it? [More]
No Excuses...
...but nonetheless relevant...[Read]
I see from comments that the source of this link is not universally acclaimed.
I am not in a position to argue about that, just to note that the information appears relevant--so rather than just dismiss it outright due to the messenger, we need to determine how much of it is true. This isn't an issue of making excuses for the mad dog murderer, I think my title to this post makes that clear, but I do believe our understanding the totality of facts is important--particularly for parents who send their kids to camps that espouse an ideology on either side of the spectrum--if for no other reason than to be aware that we now have a real world example of security vulnerabilities being exploited to advance extremist agendas.
I remember the camp I went to as a kid--we had rifle range practice with .22s. I checked out their website out of nostalgia and see it is now proudly gun-free.
I see from comments that the source of this link is not universally acclaimed.
I am not in a position to argue about that, just to note that the information appears relevant--so rather than just dismiss it outright due to the messenger, we need to determine how much of it is true. This isn't an issue of making excuses for the mad dog murderer, I think my title to this post makes that clear, but I do believe our understanding the totality of facts is important--particularly for parents who send their kids to camps that espouse an ideology on either side of the spectrum--if for no other reason than to be aware that we now have a real world example of security vulnerabilities being exploited to advance extremist agendas.
I remember the camp I went to as a kid--we had rifle range practice with .22s. I checked out their website out of nostalgia and see it is now proudly gun-free.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
British philosophy professor shows ultimate goal of gungrabbers
In a way, Grayling’s done us a favor by putting all his cards on the table. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary looks at a hive insect passing itself off as an academic.
Friday, July 29, 2011
McCarthy blames Norway shootings on ‘lax U.S. gun laws’!
Of course this does not take into account that it took police an hour and a half to respond to the shooting—or that citizens and even a policeman on scene were disarmed by Norwegian law. But that never stopped a blood dancer from stomping in puddles to see how far they could spread the spatter. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary tries not to stare at a crazy person, but when they get in your space you have no choice.
Today, on The War on Guns: Notes from the Resistance Radio
- Operation Castaway update
- Lambeau Field
- Baltimore 911
- Gun confiscation in Quartzsite
- "Poor man's assault rifle"
- The Only Ones
- Defending home
- Holy Smoke!
- Good Samaritans
- Clayton Cramer interview: Norway and more
- SHOT Show "repurposing"
- Gunwalkin' with Vanderboegh
Archives are here. They're posting by the week and replacing the show at each day's link the evening of the broadcast date. Also note encores are being rebroadcast on Saturday.
Spread the word on this, OK? Nobody else is doing a daily exclusive gun rights broadcast in a major market during morning drive time, and if this works, it could not only create an opportunity to spread to other markets, but also open doors for efforts by others. We complain our voice is not heard in the media--here we've got a foot in the door at an NBC affiliate station to promote a full-blown no compromise message. Just a few short months ago I certainly would never have predicted I'd see that happen--or that I'd be a part of it.
Lineup subject to change without notice.
This Day in History: July 29
Henry Dearborn, Lieutenant Colonel, 3rd NH, "we are inform'd that a party of Savages with some british troops have taken a small fort on the west branch of the Susquehannah near Sunsbury have plunder'd the Inhabitants of their cattle, horses, & every other thing they could carry off and another party has been down to a place call'd the Minnisinks on the deleware river and have had an action with a party of our Millitia in which the Millitia were rather worsted & and lost a number of men but the Millitia being reinfors'd the enimy were oblig'd to retreet we likewise are inform'd that Genl Clinton has moov'd up from New York & taken possession of Kings ferry again with his main body." [More]
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Another One
That's it. Note to City of Canton: If your feral pig stops me, I'm just going to assume my life is in danger and act accordingly, using all necessary force to repel him.
Enough of your police state bullshit.
And while you're at it, get rid of your resident Nazi-lover.
Enough of your police state bullshit.
And while you're at it, get rid of your resident Nazi-lover.
ATF multiple long gun reporting form sent to FFLs
This evening's Gun Rights Examiner report notes it's game on. Includes copy of new form and notice letter."ATF and the Administration lacks the statutory authority to do this and the NRA will file suit as soon as ATF sends the first demand letters."It would appear that time has come. [More]
Operation Castaway seller denies shipping guns to Honduras
I must tell you that I NEVER shipped any guns out of the country. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report presents a clarification requested by Mr. Crumpler.
Today, on The War on Guns: Notes from the Resistance Radio
- CRS report calls for Gunwalker independent investigator
- Miami Herald Hysteria
- One-liner
- We'll leave the light on for ya
- Canton backlash
- The Only Ones
- Blood dancing in Norway
- People of the Gun return
- Florida Carry interview
- FFL Guard expands
- The Return of Vanderboegh
Archives are here. They're posting by the week and replacing the show at each day's link the evening of the broadcast date--
Spread the word on this, OK? Nobody else is doing a daily exclusive gun rights broadcast in a major market during morning drive time, and if this works, it could not only create an opportunity to spread to other markets, but also open doors for efforts by others. We complain our voice is not heard in the media--here we've got a foot in the door at an NBC affiliate station to promote a full-blown no compromise message. Just a few short months ago I certainly would never have predicted I'd see that happen--or that I'd be a part of it.
Lineup subject to change without notice.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Appropriations Committee calls for independent Gunwalker investigation
"[T]he House Appropriations Committee included report language in the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill (H.R. 2596; H. Rept. 112-169) that recommends the appointment of 'an outside, independent investigator,' who would be charged with conducting 'a thorough investigation of the allegations against ATF with respect to Operation Fast and Furious and policies guiding this and similar operations.'” [More]This evening's Gun Rights Examiner report looks at where things probably need to go next.
Well, Here's the Youngster Right Here...
There's bunches of Gunwalker hearing videos in the Oversight and Reform channel sidebar--and I notice views are only measured in the hundreds.
A Standing Army
Army officers could be parachuted into the highest police ranks as part of a major Government shake-up. [More]As in "military coup"? What could go wrong?
[W]e are interested in radical proposals for the future of leadership and training in the police service...Trust me on this, fellas--you're really not.
[Via Plug Nickel Times]
Contemplan mis obras, ustedes los poderosos, y la desesperación
Aqui.
Hey, I figure if they can rip off my work in Google-translated Spanish, I can rip off Shelley...
Hey, I figure if they can rip off my work in Google-translated Spanish, I can rip off Shelley...
Speaking of TSA...
Received via email:
The reply:
I think this would be more effective if they put "GUN" on the side in big red letters.
And I'm told:
UPDATE: From a different source:
TSA is trying to kill the armed pilots program. Pilots are very sensitive to how much stuff they want to lug around on trips. Instead of allowing them to keep the USP compact concealed in a bag of their choice, they will be requiring they be carried in a large metal box, 10 pounds without the gun. Some are already not re qualifying in anticipation of the new rules."Any way to source this?" asks I.
The reply:
My dad just called me apoplectic (the gun is the way for them to bypass the slave-training/security but now the inconvenience of the box.....). got done with his requal and they gave him "the box". I'll try to get him to email me a picture. They're very secretive about the whole program for unknown reasons so I doubt there will be a press release.The picture:
It's the silver one on the left.
And I'm told:
For more back story, when the program first started, TSA was going to make them use the smaller box on the right. Due to outcry, they let them carry concealed in a bag of their choice. Now the big silver kevlar "back pack" will be required.
UPDATE: From a different source:
Don't list me as a source (SSI), but it is not silver, and it is not a backpack. I don't have one yet (and will avoid it for as long as possible), but it is black, nylon or perhaps kevlar soft-side case designed to accommodate a lock. Guess they got tired of discharges from the previous idiotic system, so they replaced it with a new idiotic system.No idea why a discrepancy, but it appears the basic facts are borne out. Maybe they have different models for different pilots...?
The Better to Grope You With, My Dear
Mixed feelings--on the one hand seeing them caught up in their own rules is nice, but on the other hand, dude, why do you want to work for them? [Read]
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