Tuesday, February 21, 2012

The Pinson Pipeline

Vanderboegh writes an open letter. [Read]

Funny thing about people with nothing to hide.  They do things openly.

Through the Roof!

Jeez, and to think the antis accuse NRA of shilling for the gun companies... [Read]

‘Bulletproof Mind’ empowers gun owners to prepare for, respond to violence

We also learn something that, again, sheep simply cannot comprehend and won’t believe—but some of us can and will: Lt. Col. Grossman’s ultimate inspiring message, and this comes out loud, clear and true, is one of love. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column reviews a seminar well worth attending.

The Surge

Violent crime so far this year in the District has spiked sharply — a 40 percent increase that includes twice as many robberies at gunpoint than at this time last year. [More]
I don't understand--just look how difficult it is to get a gun there.

Oh...

Y'know, if only we had the same kind of "gun control" everywhere else...

[Via William T]

It All Depends Upon What the Meaning of the Word "Rights" Is

Human rights groups expressed cautious optimism about the outcome.  [More]

You know, as in you have the right to have governments mandate and enforce their monopoly of violence and your imposed disarmament. What's so deceptively  Orwellian about that...?

Besides, it all depends upon what the meaning of the word "consensus" is...

True Colors

This is totally unbelievable. This man holds a seat on the NRA's Board of Directors, and he pretends to be a friend of gun owners. I was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, but I will never do so again.

For gun owners in Iowa, it is now clear that this legislator is an enemy. [More]
Which is another reason I harp on the importance of this every year...

Project GunWhat...?

Andrew Breitbart says the media is ignoring Fast and Furious. [More]

Heck, I could have told him that. Over a year ago. And numerous times since then.

What's ironic to me is, here we have plenty of documentation of breaking Gunwalker developments (from way before anyone in media had ever heard about it--and continuing through to right freaking now, where I'm trying to decide if a fresh tip is calculated disinformation designed to discredit sourced information Mike and I use or a breakthrough...Hint: I'll be calling Washington later this morning, and not the branch of government you might assume), and I can't recall even once one of Andrew's Big Government reporters approaching either of us--not to feature us, just to use stuff we've uncovered as a starting point for their own investigation.

They Shoot Intellectuals, Don't They?

Arguments about how that leadership has been and is being squandered and abused aside, if you don't lead you follow.  Q.E.D. [More]


I don't think this reveler is going to necessarily like his new masters as they give him an education he either never dreamed of or didn't think applied to him.

Fortunately, men he never meets in higher education circles--men he no doubt reviles--stand in the way of that.

This Day in History: February 21

I am to request that you will transmit me, as soon as possible, an exact Return of the number of the non Commissioned Officers and privates of your Corps, mounted and dismounted designating in a particular manner the states to which they belong, what proportion of them are inlisted for the War, and the different terms of service of the residue, digested in monthly Columns. Inclosed you have the form of a Return. [More]

Monday, February 20, 2012

A Pig in a Polk

Nope--nothin' about "Gunwalker." [Read]

The "Authorized Journalists" keep trying to tell us it just isn't a story...that some mere bloggers might think otherwise only illustrates our lack of professional standards...

UN Arms Trade Treaty: It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘consensus’ is

How unsurprising that the Clintonian "It depends upon what the meaning of the word 'is' is” deception has now been reanimated to apply to the word “consensus.” And how revealing of the character of those behind the move. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes that words have meaning. And those who would redefine them have agendas.

We're the Only Ones Trained Enough

The training director for the Wisconsin Department of Justice is recovering from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound to the hand. [More]
Well, hell, if that can happen to a trained professional, we'd best just keep those dangerous instruments away from us mere amateurs...

[Via Sean Y]

Just a Typical Gun Owner for Common Sense Laws

"My son was shot and killed in 1997 and ... I don't want bad guys to have guns, it's simple," Jenkins said. [More]
What makes him think Rahm isn't a "bad guy."

And his "solution" is to register everyone who's not?  Because criminals don't have to register theirs.  Unless you're this kind of criminal.

And I like how Jenkins is presented as no lobbyist or activist of any kind, just an ordinary gun owner... That Samson Adams is quite the "Authorized Journalist," is he not?

Yeah, he's no activist, he's just someone who publicly argues not only for licensing and registration, but against concealed carry and owning "military grade guns"...and writes books, and supports the Bradys and the Million Moms--you know, just your typical gun owner who calls anyone who disagrees with him "insane."

Hell, he even advocates endangering our lives:
Report all instances of public gun possession outside of accepted areas like gun ranges. Insist that the police follow up on your call, because we can't trust gun owners.
Maybe one of us who are breaking no laws can get shot when they prone us out to get a paid vacation


My natural inclination is to feel sympathy and compassion for anyone who has suffered a soul-wrenching loss. But you don't get to attack, and then use that loss to shield from the deserved response anyone else would get.

For the Children

Looks like last week's submission wasn't good enough to make the cut.

Still, I can't help but notice something that is shocking, and that no tolerant progressive should tolerate!
We can't allow that! Who can we progressives, who look to government for everything, turn to in order to ensure that a child's safety and welfare are the primary concern?

California Department of Social Services to the rescue!

Gosh, it's almost as if somebody wants to create a dependency system crisis and resulting demands for even more government control...

We're the Only Ones Instructive Enough

The wife of a Spartanburg County sheriff's deputy was accidentally shot Saturday during a concealed weapons permit class instructed by another deputy. [More]
That's pretty advanced stuff. I didn't know they taught the modified Paige grip in the basic class...

We're the Only Ones Taking a Back Seat to No One Enough

Akron Municipal Court Judge Joy Malek Oldfield is denying a police officer’s contention that he found her and a public defender partially clothed in the back seat of a car that smelled of alcohol. [More]
Your honor, may I approach the bench (seat)?

This Day in History: February 20

The English squadron sailed from Gibraltar the 13th instant, and part of it is said to be destined for the West Indies. The French will have seventy-two sail of the line in actual service this year. The troops at the disposition of the person mentioned in the letter No ],t [sic] to Mr. Jay, will amount to near four thousand, and consist chiefly of Germans; six sail of the line will escort them, and I am well informed they will sail in less than two months. It is said the English ministry will be able to procure the necessary supplies for the present year owing to their late successes. [More]

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Will NRA director election be another opportunity squandered?

If that’s truly the case, it would appear to trump all other considerations. Will you therefore publicly insist that any politician, especially so-called 'pro-gun Democrats,' who put party over principle and endorse Obama’s reelection, or vote to confirm any anti-gun nominee to the Supreme Court, be given an automatic 'F'? [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary  asks some questions.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Muster Call

If you believe in saving the American Republic and you have a talent for writing articles or essays, please contact us about joining the team. [More]

It's a new venture, so far featuring:
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A Champion and Staunch Defender

"The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund supports Sam Brownback because he is a champion and staunch defender of the Second Amendment freedoms of law-abiding Kansas gun owners," said Chris W. Cox, chairman of NRA-PVF. "As a U.S. senator, Sam has proven time and again to be a trustworthy and effective defender of our gun rights, and I know those same qualities will serve him well as governor." [More]
Oh so that explains it--you know, why he hasn't commented on public facility carry, nor even acknowledged it in his agenda. I'm sure his hesitation is due to wondering if the bill is pro-gun enough.

Aren't you?

Sure?