New information emerges on SEC Playboy probe of gun control group treasurer

“He sponsored virtually every piece of gun control legislation in Illinois from 1975 to 1992,” the biography continues. “He was proud to be the number one target of the NRA in every one of his elections. [More]

This evening's Gun Rights Examiner profile wonders what is it about corruption and anti-gun Chi-Town elites, not meaning to repeat myself...

GOA Action Alert

NDAA Bill, Currently in Conference
Would Strip Servicemen of Their Constitutional Rights [More]

Just do it. If you visit my site, you're already on the damn list.

Gun Save Lives

Although I don't think I would have tried that. I guess I'm not seeing enough from this description. Maybe on scene the guy saw a way to do it and not worry about ricochets or what was behind the target. So in other words, the guy would have died on my watch. Thank goodness it was on someone else's, and it worked. [Read]

[Via Brian W]

Chairman of Chicago City Council black caucus applauds demise of gun carry ban

Kurt brings us some good news. [Read]

GOP "leadership" take note: Acting like Democrats isn't the only way to bridge the gulf.

Toning Down the Rhetoric

The only thing left for Barack Obama to do is to work like a Third World dictator and just throw these guys in jail. [Watch]

So if thugs are sent out to do that, is it OK if I use IEDs on them, or would CSGV call me a traitor?

We've also recently been treated to "There will be blood" and warned of "civil war."

If you disagree, that makes you a "hate speech promoter," and we all know what should happen to them.

Say, who wants to have "a national conversation about guns" with these domestic enemies, as opposed to, say, hearing the lamentation of their women if they end up actually starting something requiring physical resistance?

Prominent Second Amendment attorney foresees ‘shall issue’ carry in Illinois

“Given that the majority of the Illinois legislature is already in favor of Shall Issue, I think the risks of May Issue are fairly low,” he replied. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report dispenses with the crystal ball and asks a seasoned handicapper who knows the point spread to predict the answer a burning question. 

The Fastest Gun Alive

No more. [Read]

I've long thought that "trick shooters" and the like can do a lot of good at getting the general public to think that skills with guns are cool, and wish there were more efforts made to put on shooting demonstrations and the like.

Bob Munden here--hope you enjoyed that.

Tell me normal people who watched this guy in action walked away thinking "We need more gun control."

You can get DVDs and memorabilia here.

[Via bondmen]

Gun Control That Works

San Diego's crime rate and proximity to the Mexican border create a legitimate governmental interest in controlling to number of handguns possessed outside of homes there, Chapin said. [More]

Yeah, and the murderers just laugh at us. So we might as well go with the only ones we can control -- you know, the ones possessed by people who obey the law.

Conversation Piece

The Missing Conversation on Guns ... calls for a national conversation on America's culture of guns and violence ... a conversation that has not taken place ... "a national conversation" ... those conversations ... The calls for a conversation on America's gun culture ... [More] 

Oh, looky here.

And here.

And here.

And ... what was it you wanted to talk about again, Reid Wilson? Besides continually parroting this transparent gun-grabber talking point?

OK, here's the starting point for our "national conversation".

Good for Thee

With parts of the city in the grip of gang warfare and spiking homicide rates, Chicago aldermen urged state officials to appeal an appellate court's decision tossing Illinois' ban on concealed weapons, with some suggesting they might launch their own legal battle. [More]

Well ... yeah.

It's been a local tradition since 1872.

Forget it Jake...

Lot Better Ways

“There’s nothing worth fighting over and getting assaulted for,” said Deputy Chief Ron Pavlik of the two women defending themselves. “There are lot better ways to fight back.” [More] 

I know.

Oh ... you mean like this.

Openness in Oregon

Paul Phillips, who represents the Oregon Gun Owners, a group that is more open to some gun restrictions ... [More] 

Really? Like what?  

And why?

Does that explain this?

This Day in History: December 13

The seal was adopted by the Provincial Congress on December 13, 1780. The shield depicts an Algonquian Native American with bow and arrow; the arrow is pointed downward, signifying peace. A white star with five points appears next to the figure's head. A blue ribbon (blue, signifying the Blue Hills of Quincy, Canton and Milton) surrounds the shield, bearing the state motto "Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem" This comes from the Book of Mottoes in the Royal Danish Library in Copenhagen, Denmark; written about 1659 by Algernon Sydney, English soldier and politician. It was adopted in 1775 by the Provincial Congress and means, "With a sword, she seeks quiet peace under liberty." Above the shield is the state military crest: a bent arm holding a broadsword aloft. The sword has its blade up, to remind that it was through the American Revolution that independence was won. [More] 

Anti-gun state senator punishes law-abiding Oregonians for Clackamas shooting

“The penalty for selling or transferring such a device is punishable by a maximum of one year’s imprisonment, $6,250 fine or both, she warned. [More]

Today's second Gun Rights Examiner report notes a usual suspect lacing up her blood-dancing shoes.

Illinois gun ‘victory’ may or may not mitigate losses in New York, Hawaii

Foremost among the concerns: Will what these sides come up with result in a “shall issue” or “may issue” statute, and what effect will that have on a recent decision in New York’s Second Circuit Court, and another, although much less-publicized decision in the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii? [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner analysis notes every silver lining has a touch of grey.  Sometimes more than a touch.  It also links to an exclusive copy of a recent unpublicized but related decision from Hawaii.

Keep Dividing

Keep fanning the flames. [Read]

Keep inciting.

Good thing all those movie...uh...chains are "gun-free zones," so I can "feel safe" when taking my family to see this...

It It Walks Like a Sitting Duck and Quacks Like a Sitting Duck

'I felt like sitting ducks,' woman says after Oregon mall shooting leaves 3 dead [More] 

And for good reason:

Yes, the official policy is no firearms are permitted in the center. We have it posted at all of the entrances as part of our basic "code of conduct".. Our mall is owned and operated by General Growth Properties and all of their 200+ malls have the same policy. It's designed to provide our customers a safe, friendly, and comfortable place to shop. Malls are private property with public access, so we do reserve the right to enforce policies that we feel are necessary

Guess who owns Clackamas Town Center?

UPDATE: In his own post, Intrepid Wanderer tells us how we can question the policy.  Here's mine:

[Via Intrepid Wanderer]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise...

Today's Census figures show that 176,632 people in England and Wales identify themselves as Jedi Knights, making it the most popular faith in the "Other Religions" category on the Census and the seventh most popular faith overall. [More] 

I wonder how they'd fare against the growing tide of Jihadi Knights? I suspect we'll be finding out before too long.

We're the Only Ones Paving the Road Enough

I ended up laughing.  [Read and watch]

They're not just "Only Ones"... they're super-special campus administrative "Only Ones."

UPDATE: Well, it looks like one of them won't be coming back next semester.

[Via William T]

Beyond Thunderdome

That's as good a name for the Sacramento Statehouse as any. [Read]