This Day in History: June 7

The Battle of Connecticut Farms, fought June 7, 1780, was one of the last major battles between British and American forces in the northern colonies during the American Revolutionary War. Hessian General Wilhelm von Knyphausen, in command of the British garrison at New York City, made an attempt to reach the principal Continental Army encampment at Morristown, New Jersey. Knyphausen's advance was strongly met by companies of the New Jersey militia at Connecticut Farms (present-day Union Township). After stiff resistance, the militia were forced to withdraw, but the battle and skirmishing that preceded it sufficiently delayed Knyphausen's advance that he remained there for the night. After realizing that further advance on Morristown would probably be met by even more resistance, Knyphausen withdrew back toward New York. [More]

Romney backers ignore Fast and Furious at own peril

Gun owners are watching equivocation from the Republican leadership and from its candidate, and are seeing real-world effects that inexplicable timidity yields in not only frustrating justice, but in making the suppression of new information an inevitable outcome as sources become afraid to come forward. More and more Fast and Furious watchers are expressing frustration, anger, resignation and expectation of betrayal, they have been for some time, and they will not be ignored. [More] 

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column cautions those living in an ivory tower to check its foundations. I'd like to see the link to this sent to both the Mitt Romney campaign and the RNC by everyone who wants them to get serious:
http://www.mittromney.com/forms/other
info@gop.com

 Well, that's one...

The Illustrated Man

Ray Bradbury, recipient of the 2000 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, the 2004 National Medal of Arts, and the 2007 Pulitzer Prize Special Citation, died on June 5, 2012, at the age of 91 after a long illness. He lived in Los Angeles. [More]

R.I.P.

Recession-Proof

Let's see, if there's a market for the tools of personal freedom, maybe there's a market for other personal freedom-oriented products and services...and just maybe helping people secure personal freedom so they can pursue happiness is the answer to the whole economic mess... [Read]

The Loyal Opposition

All you need to know...[Read]

The Obvious Solution

The message was this: Most of the gun-wielders in the city are young men -- if not children -- and many of the future shooters are currently incarcerated or otherwise involved in the criminal justice system. [More]

Well then isn't it clear to all that the only "common sense" solution is to keep you and me disarmed?

We're the Only Ones Removing Childhood Barriers Enough

“They had multiple machine pistols pointed at my son. I could see the laser sights on his body and he began to freak out. While I was cuffed I had to calm him down while the officers broke down his bedroom door,” she said. [More]

 What do you mean the suspect doesn't live here any more...?

[Via Ron W]

Gunwalker Ping-Pong

Ping-pong, anyone...?

Boehner Aides in Talks With Justice Dept. on Gun-Running Inquiry By CHARLIE SAVAGE [More] 

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Boehner spokesman: NY Times story about Holder Fast and Furious compromise is false By Matthew Boyle [More]

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And then there's this, from Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole, talking about "ongoing conversations" with staff that "stand in contrast with [Issa's] tone."

Stay tuned. And get your paddles ready.

UPDATE:  They're boiling up a pot of crawfish over at Vanderboegh's...

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Akin Cosponsor’s “Second Amendment Sovereignty Act” [More] 

So how the hell come there are only four?

This Day in History: June 6

On June 6, 1780, British troops boarded boats on Staten Island bound for Elizabeth, New Jersey. At midnight, 5,000 troops started to land. They expected the Continental Army to give little resistance, believing that they were tired of the war and were poorly fed and paid. They also expected the citizens of New Jersey to welcome them. They were wrong on both counts. [More]

Bipartisan Support

Not that they really do, on either count, but in a perfect world, they'd both be giving a thumbs up to this.  And you would, too, both here and here until time runs out on June 8...

"How I Became Mr. Popular"

...popular gun-rights activist and commentator David Codrea... [More]

If they only knew...

Anyway, I was looking  for a suitable graphic to accompany this post and got completely sidetracked when I found this by accident. I'm still laughing, it is so damn bizarre.

Oversight says ‘senior DOJ officials were informed of gunwalking’

Referencing “immense detail” in sealed wiretap applications obtained by the committee that had been approved by these officials, Issa claimed “The close involvement of these officials – much greater than previously known – is shocking.” [More]

Today's second Gun Rights Examiner offering is something I just put together in response to an Oversight Committee press release. I figured readers here ought to know about it, plus it includes a new video and updates us on Thursday's Judiciary hearing.  That said, I'm past ready for the cage match and want things upped to nets and tridents.

MA Democrats require photo ID despite racism charges

As stated before, the government can’t have it both ways. By their own admission and actions, they consider a requirement to produce official photo identification as discriminatory, with a significant statistical impact on the enfranchisement of minority rights. Heller and McDonald leave no doubt that the Second Amendment articulates an individual right recognized by the federal government and applicable to the states and it is the duty of the Department of Justice to ensure that denials of rights are prosecuted. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes astonishing and contradictory hypocrisy, that is, SOP for the gang of collectivist sociopaths who presume to rule free men.

Gun Owner Opposition to NRA-Backed SB1034 Compromise

Kurt wrote about the bill here.  I was asked to but did not have time to do the requisite research--I still haven't. But I do note there is some strongly-felt opposition from within the gun owner community, and, as their voice is not a loudly or widely heard, am going to paste an email I received on this below for reader consideration:

During the last minute secession that saw the NRA compromise on an amendment too SB1034, State Representative Mike Bost threw an absolute fit on the House floor because he said they didn’t have time to consider and ponder over the legislation sent to them. (video link below it’s 1.33 minutes long, a must see) 

The bad part is even with the claim that the Illinois House didn’t have time to consider and ponder over legislation the House still passed SB1034 because the NRA told them too! Now thanks to this list minute deal the “NO FLY LIST, TERROR WATCH LIST and VETERANS DISARMAMENT LIST” can be added to the FOID data base. PLUS the amendment will allow for a massive up-grade too the data base the runs the current outdated FOID card system. 

Attorney General Eric Holder wanted the up-grades and the NRA capitulated. Apparently the NRA is happy with the gun control requirements of the Illinois FOID card. The Bill is BAD and it was made at the last minute without any regards to the people their property or their lives! We don’t need the FOID card in Illinois so why did the NRA/ISRA save it again? 

We still have a chance to stop this bill by having the governor to veto the bill. 

http://www.chicagonow.com/dennis-byrnes-barbershop/2012/05/rep-mike-bost-speaks-for-all-of-illinois Another link.. http://www.infowars.com/illinois-rep-explodes-over-tyranny-on-house-floor
Here is the URL for the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0sU-tSd4rA&feature=player_embedded

Feel free to add your opinion in comments. If you disagree, let's hear why.

Glass Half Full

Think of this as an opportunity... [Read]

The Green-Eyed Monster

I'm jealous. How come this never happens to me? [Read] 

[Via William T]

This Week on ATSNTV

From American Trigger Sports Network:

Diamond Classic Sporting Clays Tournament
Greater Houston Gun Club, Houston, Texas
Pursuit Channel (DirecTV 608 PRST/ Dish /Network 240 HUNT)

Showtimes
Tuesdays
1:30pm PST
4:30pm EST
Thursdays
10:00pm PST
Fridays-Shooting Destination Night
6:00pm PST
9:00pm EST/ 1:00am EST

Why Do You Think They Call Them "Mounties"?

Canada has modified its controversial position on a United Nations arms control treaty.

In a new position paper submitted to the UN, the federal government has dropped its proposal to exclude all sporting and hunting firearms from the international Arms Trade Treaty, an agreement that seeks to regulate the import, export and transfer of all conventional weapons. [More]

Does bending over qualify as a "modified...controversial position"?

And here we all thought "sporting purposes" was going to be our salvation...

Demanding to be Obeyed

Legislation that would guarantee hunting and fishing rights on some federal land has provoked outrage among conservationists, who believe the proposal could eventually open places like Yosemite National Park and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to gun-toting mobs in camouflage. [More]

Let's begin by taking a look at the definition of the word "mob," shall we?

And let's end with this, from Sr. Loon Mucky-Muck Craig Obey:

"There could be hunting dogs on the National Mall or in the wilderness of a national park. People could hunt ravens at the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site," Obey said..."Now, all of a sudden we're seeing the slippery slope has come to pass..."

I get it. The "slippery slope" is only ridiculous paranoia when we use it.

Sounds like ol' Victorian female hysteria-suffering Craig here needs the steam treatment...