Biometric ‘Skyfall’ gun neither new nor ‘smart’

To further think that those perpetrating “gang violence” would in any way be inclined to participate or be impacted, as the Slate.com piece suggests, is just ignorant and childish, despite their ploy to add an unmerited appearance of authority by advising readers “This article also appears on As We Now Think, a site edited by the Consortium for Science, Policy, and Outcomes at Arizona State University.” [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner license to kill stupid ideas aims to leave villains bent on domination shaken, not stirred.

"Are You Serious?"

Just in case you'd like to know where in the Constitution this would be authorized...[More]

[Via Scott J]

Cow and Chicken

WRSA notes kids draw the darndest things. [More]

Ron Paul's Farewell

The man is brilliant, but his delivery may be a distraction for some-- If that applies to you, here's the text, which reads much more eloquently.

I actually find watching him a plus, and endearing, because it corroborates what we're seeing is a genuine patriot with substance, not some slick orator baffling us with BS.

This country hasn't begun to pay the price for rejecting liberty.

[Via SaMaeL]

ATSNTV Shooting Destination Night

MGM Targets Grand National Championship - Man on Man [Details]

We're the Only Ones Eager to Get Back to Work Enough

This raving head case... [Read]

And the professional assessment? His "conduct was defensible."

[Via Steve in TN]

The Graveyard of History

I guess the original intent of the ban was to expedite reunions? [Read]

We're the Only Ones Rendering it Safe Enough

"Turn in a firearm, and hand it to a police officer who will render it safe," said police Chief Steve Anderson. [More]

I actually find the breathless "Authorized Journalist" cheerleaders to be more contemptible.

Sportsmen's Act of 2012: Guest Analysis

We discussed this the other day, or at least I put it out there for discussion. NRA and NSSF are for it, and GOA is against it. 

The current status of the bill: 

Latest Major Action: 11/15/2012 Senate floor actions. Status: Motion by Senator Reid to commit to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with instructions to report back forthwith with amendment SA2880 fell when cloture was invoked on the bill in Senate. 

Activist Brian S. Wegner forwarded a detailed email with his analysis, titled "S. 3525 - The Way I See It‏." It has a lot of thoughtful insights, and he agreed to let me share it here on WarOnGuns. What follows are his words:

Senate Bill 3525 is being touted as the Sportsman’s Act of 2012.   However, in my opinion, this is much more than just about sporting activities.  I see it as a way for the Federal government to transfer ownership of land.

I saw two firearms related entities fighting about the language of this bill.  On one side was GOA’s Larry Pratt (a pro-constitutional gun rights organization) saying that it has unconstitutional provisions sweetened a bit with certain provisions favoring sportsmen, and on the other was NSSF’s Larry Keane (basically the gun manufacturer’s lobby) saying that it’s all good - no problems with this bill - it needs to be passed.

I read the entirety of the bill http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c112:S.3525: (time I can never get back) and then looked at GOA’s response http://gunowners.org/a11152012.htm

At first I didn’t see GOA’s objection to the text as it was written.  That was until I read the context with which the bill would allow a bureaucratic entity (a mini-EPA) to expand Federal control over land/water - and not just land/water that is already under Federal control.  Ever see a map of Utah?  More than 70% of the land is not under Utah’s control….. 

So back to the point….

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Sec 211

(e) Effect on Other Authorities-

(1) ACQUISITION OF LAND AND WATER- Nothing in this subtitle alters or otherwise affects the authorities, responsibilities, obligations, or powers of the Secretary to acquire land, water, or an interest in land or water under any other provision of law.

(2) PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION- Nothing in this subtitle permits the use of funds made available to carry out this subtitle to acquire real property or a real property interest without the written consent of each owner of the real property or real property interest.

(3) MITIGATION- Nothing in this subtitle permits the use of funds made available to carry out this subtitle for fish and wildlife mitigation purposes under--

(A) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.);

(B) the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.);

(C) the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-662; 100 Stat. 4082); or

(D) any other Federal law or court settlement.

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Sounds good right?  Except that it is the same language used in the Clean Water Act which has been used by the EPA to declare areas ‘wetlands’ and screw people like this:  http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/03/21/supreme-court-sides-with-idaho-property-owners-over-epa/

However, this is actually worse in that it would now allow an UNELECTED bureaucratic entity the ability to transfer ownership of land through a privately funded organization, in the same way Kelo vs New London eminent domain allowed a government entity the ability to allow the transfer of real property for commercial purposes.  So while some of this bill would be fine for Sportsman, the backdoor trap to subvert the Constitution’s Separation of Powers cannot be ignored.

Instead of keeping people from being able to build on their land, they would now be able to legally take the land in much the same way that eminent domain is used.

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WHO ARE THE DECISION MAKERS?

The National Fish Habitat Board consists of 27 members. The initial members (Obama appointees) select the remaining members. Thus while the “commercial fishing industry” supposedly has a representative, you can bet that that fisherman is an Obama-supporter and will support his agenda.

The board then enters into “partnerships” with, inter alia, outside groups. And you can bet that every liberal environmental organization in the country will now be feeding at this pig sty. The outside groups recommend fish habitat programs and plans for seizing private lands.

Bottom line:  This will give immense powers to unelected bureaucrats -- a clear violation of the Separation of Powers which our Founders implemented as a way of protecting our rights.

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You make the call.

Americanness

So Americans didn’t take up arms to create a new world order according to some abstract theory. They sought only to restore the political liberty they had actually experienced for 150 years, and they constructed their new government to preserve it. [More]

And note:

[T]hey wholeheartedly agreed with Madison that if the “spirit that nourishes freedom” should “ever be so far debased as to tolerate a law not obligatory on the legislature as well as on the people, the people will be prepared to tolerate any thing but liberty.”

[Via bondmen]

This Day in History: November 16

On November 16, 1780, General Von Steuben arrived in Richmond to take command of all military forces in Virginia.” [More]

After controversial refusal, Wounded Warrior Project CEO to appear on Gun Talk

Following a heated controversy that has alienated many gun owners and veterans, the CEO of Wounded Warrior Project will be interviewed Sunday on Tom Gresham's Gun Talk Radio, a press release from the nationally-syndicated program announced this afternoon. [More]

This evening's Gun Rights Examiner special report shares some breaking news following grassroots in action that will carry us into the weekend anticipating how the discussion will go on Sunday. Anybody think the Brady's could have achieved such a quick turnaround? Oh, that's right, there is no market demand for a nationally-syndicated radio show centered on gun control.

Trump could be great friend if 'Second Amendment enthusiasm' is real

He also weighed in on the theater shooting in Aurora, stating disarmed victims were helpless to defend themselves, and eliciting the conclusion from Miller that “The Donald is a true Second Amendment enthusiast.”

If only he were. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes a good candidate for apprenticeship, assuming he doesn't think he already knows everything.

And They Say There are No Coincidences

Look what just arrived in the mail:

I'm hoping they truly come around. In the mean time, I'm exploring some alternatives that do the work and who don't need to "clarify" anything. 

Show Me the Money

Jackson Jr. won’t resign until he gets disability pay [More] 

I guess he'll be too sick to work in the prison license plate shop...?

We're the Only Ones Grossly Impositioning Enough

A longtime Akron police officer has been named in a 13-count indictment in connection with alleged pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor, sexual battery, gross sexual imposition and other felonies. [More]

"Longtime" as in "love you long, long time," or "longtime" as in the government has considered him superior in trustworthiness to the rest of us ever since they awarded him that magic talisman 19 years ago?

And There Was War in Heaven

S. 3525:

NRA supports it.

NSSF supports it.

GOA opposes it.

I've really not kept up on this because there's only one of me and my plate's been kind of full with my own priorities.

Vanderboegh Medical Update

Mike is back in the hospital to have a stent removed. He called me from there and said they had the IV in him, but the connection was bad and he couldn't hear me and then the call dropped.

Cross your fingers/say a prayer.

UPDATE: He just called  me. He's out of surgery and they're sending him home. He hopes to be posting later today.

Save Us Chuck Woolery!

Good, and welcome--being a gray lining/gift horse in the mouth kinda guy, I just wish he'd stayed away from that undocumented "every blade of grass" quote. [Watch]

[Via several of you]

Front Page News

Over at WND.com...which gives a teaser and then links to the story.

It'll be interesting to see how that translates into traffic--my experience has been getting people to even click on links, let alone share them, is like pulling teeth.

No matter how much one might wish otherwise (talk about a story with significant implications I'd like to see more media notice).