[Via Thomas T]
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Expert Opinions
Experts laid out a broad plan for firearms research on Wednesday, saying data is needed on who owns guns, where they keep them, how likely a gun is to be used to hurt someone else, whether having a gun keeps you safer, and whether there are ways to make guns any safer. [More]None of your business (but assume we all do and conduct yourself accordingly), none of your business again, that all depends on who has it (and should not presuppose hurting someone is necessarily a bad thing), again, it depends on who has it, and not without making them less reliable, that is more dangerous.
Jeez, I just saved everybody a ton of money there, and I'm not even an "expert," at least not one with the qualifications of Dr. Alan "No Political Agenda" Leshner, who is one because ... uh ... let's see ... CEO ... publisher ... drug abuse director ... psychology professor ... hormone and behavior specialist ... academic...
Say, y'know, I don't even see anything on this guy's CV to indicate he's ever even held a gun, let alone obtained any kind of formal training in safety, tactics, the law, the Constitution ... Why would he be qualified to lay out a broad plan impacting all of those, and why should his opinions carry any weight?
Sure, his professional and academic accomplishments are pretty impressive, but if your car were making a funny noise, would Al here necessarily be the guy you went to for advice?
[Via Mama Liberty]
Freeze!
With this simple announcement, new and safer state-of-the-art pistol models essential for home and family defense became impossible for Californians to acquire, because to be sold in California all new semi-automatic pistol models must now have microstamping incorporated into their design in order to be approved for sale in California. [More]So the stuff already on the roster--looking at the new edict, it appears its grandfathered -- does that mean models on the roster manufactured after May 17 are also exempt?
This whole damn thing is just so ridiculous and offensive.
We're the Only Ones Annoyed Enough
The Legislature has a responsibility to do everything we can to protect our brave heroes, our police officers, from violent criminals. [More]And this coming from a "Republican," albeit a New York one...
All together now:
Lieb' Vaterland, magst ruhig sein,
Fest steht und treu die Wacht am Rhein!
[Via Neil W]
Fest steht und treu die Wacht am Rhein!
A Poisonous Trend
Somehow, the NRA bears culpability for sending ricin to Bloomberg. [More]
The talking points have been dispensed.
And we're not just culpable, we're directly responsible.
Kurt puts things in perspective.
The talking points have been dispensed.
And we're not just culpable, we're directly responsible.
Kurt puts things in perspective.
We're the Only Ones Framing Enough
Welcome to the Party, Pals
Now people who are enraged that the NSA, under the Obama administration, has been spying on their telephone calls are getting a taste of what gun owners have faced. [More]Hey, if you're not doing anything wrong...
If You Oppose IRS Politically-Motivated Punishment and Rewards...
...you're a conspiracy-minded racist. [More]
That Martin Bashir has a national platform tells us much about "legitimate media."
That Martin Bashir has a national platform tells us much about "legitimate media."
This Day in History: June 6
His Excellency requests you will give an Order for 100 Pr. Of Pistols for Col. Sheldon's Sargt. Dragoons. [More]
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Sipsey Street Blackout
ATF whistleblower Dobyns’ case against government to begin on Monday
After his role in the Hells Angels investigation became known, Dobyns and his family received death threats. His house was burned down. The basis of Dobyn’s claims against the government centers on its lack of appropriate actions followed by acts of retaliation for his then coming forward. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes a day of judgment is coming. Maybe justice will even happen in the courts...
The Only Option?
"On the other hand, if these counties reach the point where life and property are truly in danger, the only tools that I have available now are pretty much mobilizing the National Guard, which is an equally unpalatable option." [More]Really?
You swore an oath to the Constitution and can't think of any other alternative?
[Via Florida Guy]
How is This Ethically Different from a Poll Tax?
How is this not forcing a person to prove their innocence -- and pay for the "privilege" of doing so, rather than putting the burden of establishing guilt where it belongs? [More]
A Woman's Prerogative
Has Bloomberg spooked Oregon State Senator Betsy Johnson into changing her mind? [More]
OFF needs gun activists to contact her. They could not have made it easier.
If you're from Oregon, do that and tell your friends.
If you're not from Oregon but have friends who are, tell them they have some calls to make and correspondence to send.
This needs to be done right now.
UPDATE (Reader "Dubs" sends ):
That's the kind of rhetoric that's going to raise flags for activists familiar with political sausage-making, and its wholly appropriate for constituents reading it to voice concerns and seek reassurances.
OFF needs gun activists to contact her. They could not have made it easier.
If you're from Oregon, do that and tell your friends.
If you're not from Oregon but have friends who are, tell them they have some calls to make and correspondence to send.
This needs to be done right now.
UPDATE (Reader "Dubs" sends ):
Got a nice response from her indicating no change in position. Discussions involve updating NICS system for adjudicated persons. One quote:That's good to know. But it also emphasizes a point I try to make (and that some scoff at) about the importance of not turning our noses up at social media as a useful tool for activists, because this whole area of inquiry is a direct reaction to a post on her Facebook page:
4 previous gun bills are gone and won't be heard. Senator Johnson says those four bills will not be the basis of any conversation about gun laws going on now. She says there is no specific legislation being discussed at this point, and right now, it's just talking."
Expressed my desire that strict scrutiny for civil rights be observed. Law should be narrow, tailored to specific problem, not solution looking for a problem.
She stated no change in her position. Give her some positives. Explain your position politely.
H.R. 2046: Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2013
8% chance of getting past committee. 1% chance of being enacted. [More]All things considered, that's pretty damned outrageous.
Uniting Against Tyranny Since 1775
Behold the .308 semiautomatic from Patriot Ordnance Factory...Really?
So what is this about? Are they getting your guns through a dealer or do you have a contract to supply them?
Will you sell guns to California game wardens the state won't let you sell to citizens?
If so, how does that unite us against tyranny? How is that in the spirit of 1775?
If not, I'd say a statement would be appropriate so gun owners uniting against tyranny won't draw any wrong conclusions.
[Via Michael G]
An Extended Decision
July 9 now? That was mighty accommodating of the court. So what happens to existing laws if The Mighty Quinn refuses to sign? [More]
And what's happening with those still being charged?
And what's happening with those still being charged?
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