A Game of Inches

She never heard of the Tueller drill? [More]

So now do we need a measuring wheel, and to ask the assailant to hold up a moment while we roll off the distance?  And it's "thirty (30) feet of the threshold or nearest access of entry," so being on the porch doesn't cut it.

I'd like to see somebody give her a laser pointer (no, not that kind) and have her consistently spot 30 feet.

And I assume 29'11" would be cause for a world of legal hurt?

[Via Neil W]

The Fix is In

Everybody who thinks tyrants voluntarily cede power in the absence of a strong self-preservation interest, raise your hand... [More]

All SCOTUS ever has to do to keep bad edicts alive is...nothing.

Which means we either accept them and live under them or...what?

Any Way to Check This Out?

I had my own login an password, I would go to their site and enter a SN. Technically they weren't registering guns, they were recording transactions BUT along with the dealer who last sold the gun (and when) the purchaser's name popped up too. [More]

We're right to be skeptical, but I'd at least like to explore the possibility. Anyone have knowledge of this, and a way to validate it? 

I'd appreciate if the source for this got in touch with me: dcodrea@hotmail.com

[Via bondmen]

First-Person Shooters

I posted a link to Anthony Martin's latest column on Facebook about debunking common mass shooting myths, and some discussion ensued about the effects of video games. One person expressed uncertainty over dismissing them as a cause, and I replied:

My personal belief, not scientific, but just intuitive and based on what I see in life, is that gaming might be a catalyst for some--but anyone that close to the edge could be set off by anything, and attempts to regulate, control and ban would be as "successful" as "gun control"-- in other words, anyone who can't be trusted with a [gun, video game, matches, fill in the blank] can't be trusted without a custodian--and they need to leave the rest of us the hell alone until our actions prove ourselves a danger to ourselves or others.

He cited Lt. Col. Dave Grossman's work and the 2001 Stanford Study on Media Violence.  My response:

I've promoted Grossman's work and am aware he believes that, but he is offering an opinion, and his outstanding credentials in his field of expertise do not make him infallible in all. In re studies, I admit I have not competently analyzed the Stanford one, because I don't possess the specialized education to do a thorough job of it. My layman's understanding is that it artificially measured "aggression" (to include playground taunts) and did not separate TV viewing from video gaming in terms of causation. So is extended viewing and gaming the cause, or the fact that your parents (or parent) leave you unsupervised for so long? And what does that say about the example they set and the limits, expectations and standards they set, and behaviors their conduct induces and allows? So many other factors can have effects on the results. Plus, only one limited study hardly seems sufficient to declare certainty. I've seen enough"gun studies" to be wary of accepting any as the final word. Bottom line: I don't think anyone can take the population of gamers and come up with a sound and reliable prediction of what percentage will be caused, persuaded or motivated to commit homicide as a result, because it is so infinitesimally small as to have no statistically measurable validity, and parenting, economic and environmental factors have not been filtered out--and that goes for Stanford, too, which was done in 12 Bay area schools, meaning their subjects were overwhelmingly children of "progressives"--tell me THAT won't screw a kid up. I see no legitimate law that could be enacted here, but plenty of ways for those who would rule us to gin up concerns to exploit and further their control.

While it's just my opinion, I don't think I'm wrong, especially about the "law" part.

DiFi Does the Bump and Grind

And I do apologize for the imagery. 

After you've cauterized your eyeballs and flushed your brain with Clorox, you might want to head over to Kurt's and read what he has to say about her latest "poll dance"... [More]

Stroke of the Pen, Law of the Land

Kind'a cool. [More]

He can use it to continue his war on America, one that will not only hit the poor the hardest, as energy rates affect the cost of everything, but the ultimate plan is to swell the ranks of the dependent anyway...

Democracy in action!

Watch and marvel and consider the complicity and gutlessness of every politician who is not screaming for this subversive's impeachment and more.

Not that they could expect all those desperate job applicants to jeopardize their chances...

It's a Mystery to Me

"I don't know why you'd need a gun in a movie theater," said Bob Stock. [More]

 Well if you don't know, why the hell should anyone listen to you?

Also: Don't let the "legitimate news media" use this to scapegoat "Stand Your Ground."

[Via Michael G]

We're the Only Ones Aiding and Abetting Enough

McCallum used village police to protect drug dealing, rob rivals and steal goods, according to affidavits used for search warrants that helped break the case. The documents say he took kickbacks and looted village funds to the point that an auditor asked why there were no bank deposits for about a year. [More]

And that's why government needs to have a monopoly of violence!  Duh!

[Via bondmen]

We're the Only Ones Probing Enough

By the time his encounter with the officers ended the next day, Eckert had endured three enemas, two anal probes and a colonoscopy at Gila Regional Medical Center -- and authorities found no drugs. [More]

So have they all been charged with forcible sodomizing/rape/rape with a foreign object?

I do wonder how much outrage I would feel if the same thing happened to each and every perpetrator --on Pay-Per-View-- and sorry, but I keep coming up with "Not much."

We're the Only Ones Pleading Enough

Misdemeanor. And it was intentional. Cool. [More]

I wonder how David Olofson feels about that...

[Via Bruce W. Krafft]

This Day in History: January 15

It is now a notorious fact, that three parties have been expressly sent from Canada to take or put me to death. Captain Brownson, lately returned from Canada, a Mr. Shephard, of Tryon county, a Mr- Mott of Saratoga, and others who have made communications to the Commissioners for detecting conspiracies, all agree, that the British are determined to get me into their possession. [More]

I'm No Kim or Kanye Fan

But what did he do wrong? [More]

Bracken books available for free download tomorrow and Thursday

“I'm going to put the Enemies Trilogy on a Kindle ‘free run’ on Wednesday, January 15th,” Bracken announced to followers on Facebook. “The next day I'll free run my other two books. Pass the word to avid readers who might be short of bucks currently." [More] 

Today’s Gun Rights Examiner column reports on an offer we’ve seen before. If you haven’t taken advantage of it, now’s the time to do so. If you have, now’s the time to “pay it forward” and make it known to others.

Yeah, Well Good Luck with That

This act requires a parent or guardian to notify a school district, or the governing body of a private or charter school, that he or she owns a weapon within 30 days of enrolling the child in school or becoming the owner of a weapon. [More] 

Doctor?

Turnabout Being Fair Play 'n All...

What's her address, driver's license number and Social Security number? [More]

Because It's Never Enough

And it never will be. [More]

They want it all, they want it now and they want it delivered.

And if you oppose such "common sense gun safety laws," you're an extremist.

And no doubt a racist with a small penis who is responsible for Sandy Hook...

We're the Only Ones Acquitted Enough

“Where do we really find justice any more in our justice system?” the victim’s father, Ron Thomas, told reporters. “It has been proven right here today that they will get away with it. They will get away with it. [More] 

Believe it.  That's what a monopoly of violence is all about.

When selecting juries, the only ones who can make it through the elimination process are essentially the same ones who sign Mark Dice petitions.

Doh! A Deer. A Female Deer.

These people are dumber than Homer. [More]

And the ones who elect them are dumber still.

It figures many of the minds behind it feed at the academia trough.

[Via Michael G]

Stripped Down to the Basics

This is why banning good people from having guns in bars is another area we should never cede. [More]

I don't even mind if they drink. What I mind is if they endanger others and/or initiate violence, in which case, I insist on the ability to extricate me and mine from the situation.

Do you have guns and alcohol in your home?  I do.

If I wanted to, there is nothing to stop me from hitting up the Makers Mark while armed. Right now, as I type.

Except me.  If you don't like that, tough.

Everyone I know can be responsible in the presence of both.

[Via William T]

We're Number One!

You can help us keep it that way. [More]