VCDL Lobby Day Videos

Emily Miller:

Me:

I've already posted the text of my speech to the Virginia Citizens Defense League. I'm getting ready to post a narrative of my experiences attending Lobby Day.

The Wrong Damned Argument

"The firearms here are without question some of the most commonly used. One out of nine guns sold since the invention of AR-type rifles is an AR rifle." [More]

Fine, but that's tangential to the core "common use" issue.

The function of the militia, defined as “all males physically capable of acting in concert for the common defense [and] bearing arms supplied by themselves and of the kind in common use at the time,” was — and is — to field citizen soldiers. And these citizens bore arms that were suitable for that purpose, “ordinary military equipment” intended to be taken into “common defense” battles. They came with the intent to match and best a professional military threat.

From U.S. v. Miller, the court looked for "“some reasonable relationship to the preservation or efficiency of a well regulated militia [or] that this weapon is any part of the ordinary military equipment, or that its use could contribute to the common defense.”

Why isn't lawyer James Vogts reminding the judges of that?  And why don't they already know it?

Or do they?

This Day in History: January 23

Madison's proposal was defeated because of "the inconveniency of advancing even a few hundred pounds at this crisis." [More]

SOF BOD Picks

I would need to find out where every one of these picks stands on the danger a "pathway to citizenship" poses to the legislative and judicial future of RKBA, because if NRA continues to refuse to even acknowledge, let alone score it, forget them as avenues that will remain open to us.  Show me a credible poll that says otherwise. [More]

Seeing David Keene endorsed does not fill me with hope, as his "American Conservative Union" supported the Rubio sellout.


[Via Florida Guy]   

Mapping the Left

This one is limited to sourcing relationships and support in North Carolina, but it's a great idea that's needed everywhere. [More]

[Via James Simpson]

Powerful New York gun ban politician arrested for bribery, kickbacks

As such, Silver has been a leading proponent of “gun control” throughout his terms of office, including being a driving force behind passing Governor Andrew Cuomo’s “SAFE” Act. In 2012, Silver pushed through a package of bills after the Sandy Hook killings, using that as the springboard to enact legislation that had failed to be enacted in prior years, including microstamping, gun locks and “closing loopholes.” He stated his post-Newtown goal flatly, to impose “a complete ban on assault weapons.” [More]

Oh look. Another Bloomberg ally who wants to disarm Americans is charged with massive corruption.  What purpose could organized criminals possibly have in wanting to disarm you and me? And what kind of idiot willingly gives such creatures power?

"Progressive" Government

The supposed whole purpose of government is to protect life, liberty and property from those who would unjustly deprive you of them. If it doesn't do that, who needs 'em? So noting every day is Opposite Day for "progressives," we see their purpose is to endanger all three, and actually threaten such deprivation if you don't obey. [More]

Lean forward!

[Via bondmen]

Are you a member of OPAEPS?

One Percent Against Egalitarian Power-Sharing...? [More]

What?  You don't qualify for the exclusive club, and the only way you're likely to get in is through the servants' entrance?  As a matter of fact, you belong to the very unwashed masses they're trying to oppress?

Kind of makes you wonder what kind of non-elite "progressive" idiot (but I repeat myself) would not only fall for that, but do so with fervor.

[Via Nevadans for State Gun Rights]

Persona Non Grata in Sorosland

Mack H brought this to my attention, noting a conspicuous absence. [More] 

I believe it is intentional. Their target is already known  in the mainstream and outside of activist circles -- why put my name out there and give me wider visibility? From their point of view, that would make no sense. Best if I remain unknown -- should that ever change, they'll decide it makes sense to attack.

From the Front Lines of the Gulf War

So named because of this...

• Workman: Earth shaking: Newspaper editorial lauds gun rights leader
• Vanderboegh: Kissy, kissy. Collectivist rag that endorsed I-594 lauds Gottlieb for denouncing anti-594 "extremists." (And Gottlieb's proud of it.)  

As indicated in other posts, I will weigh in on this, but it will probably be a few days. Right now I'm dealing with other priorities and catch-up after my trip to Richmond, and I want to put much thought into what I want to say and how I want to say it.  My suggestion is to keep up with what's being said at Dave and Mike's respective sites, because those will be the sources I intend to use.

Tackling the Solution, Not the Problem

Another guy who blames the gun, and not the actions of the person with one... [More]

The incident lends itself to a discussion on the need to keep concealed carry discreet, and then on the value open carry can have on "normalizing" the sight of armed citizens.  It also shows that no one is immune to a surprise attack when they don't know they are being targeted -- even had the armed victim here been in "condition yellow," the circumstances shown in the video make it unlikely he'd have had time to defend himself, and based on the motives of the attacker and the ultimate outcome, he's probably relieved he did not respond with lethal force.


[Via Florida Guy]   

The Last House on of the Left

Neighbors had been pleading with town officials to tear down the house of the mass murderer, with one resident saying it's "a constant reminder of the evil that resided there." [More]

Blaming an inanimate object ... why that's certainly never been done before.

I can understand a decision to raze the place based on marketing factors that acknowledge feelings among many buyers no doubt make it unlikely the property will sell, or now that the city "owns" it, using the land in some other productive manner consistent with zoning ordinances others in the neighborhood are compelled to comply with. But this sentiment that the house itself is evil -- that smacks of government by superstition, which I suppose is as good a definition of "progressivism" as any.

[Via Jess]

Colorado Bills

House Bill 1127, introduced by state Representative Gordon Klingenshmitt (R-15), would grant immunity from civil liability to places of business which recognize your right to protection and self-defense by respecting your right to carry concealed on the property... In addition, three bills which are vital to protecting your Second Amendment rights have been scheduled for their respective committee hearings in early February. [More]

If you're from Colorado, don't you think you ought to be fully versed and activated on these?

[Via cydl]

This Day in History: January 22

The Action of 22 January 1783 was a single ship action fought off the Chesapeake Bay during the American War of Independence. The British frigate HMS Hussar under the command of Thomas McNamara Russell captured the French frigate Sybille under the command of Kergariou-Locmaria. The circumstances of the battle included controversial violations of accepted rules of war regarding the flying of false flags and distress signals. [More]

The End Game

Ban guns, of course. [More]

Now shall we talk "set" and "match"?

How to Win

As told by a loser... [More]

This is further "establishment" dissing of the hard core base, reminding me of how I was once dismissed as a "principles freak."

I see the divide being paralleled in what I may start referring to as "The Gulf War." More on that when I get the time, probably not until next week, but who knows?

Forget "Reclaiming the Elephant." The Cantor crowd intends to replace it with a RINO.

More on Cantor here.

[Via Mack H]

I Actually Agree with the DNC

On the specific question of "WTF?" when it comes to Republicans not mentioning immigration except in Spanish... [More]

A Black and White Issue...

...in living color... [More]

I'm not sure how "scientific" it is, but people did have an opportunity to weigh in...

[Via cydl]

Whoreganizing for Action

Just got this email:

[Click to enlarge]

OK, so do we get to talk back and tell the fool to go fire himself off his balcony or through the front door, or just listen to his moronic blather? Still, they've already got my edress, so why not check out what I need to do to get that exclusive "off the record" dope for dopes?

[Do I need to say "Click to enlarge" again at this point]

My edress automatically appeared. The bottom box had an asterisk, and it took a bit of trial and error to get the word "ZIP" to appear and figure what they were asking me for.

Oh, look, this is what they're asking me for (and why the hell do I need to promise "I am a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident of the United States"? Tell me they won't fix that when they think they can get away with it!). Let's see what happens if I just want to hear the call for free...

[You know what to do]

"0" isn't an option? If I were a minority (and how many Transylvanians do you know?), wouldn't this disenfranchise me?

You know, Obama's right. His is the most transparent administration in history.

UPDATE: Oh, look what was waiting in my inbox:

Looks like once they get a nibble, they have no intention of letting a fish go.

They're "hosting" the call on YouTube. They couldn't just say that right up front?

Now the question is, will comments be enabled?

We Get Ink

Lobby Day, including my speech, in the news, as told by "real reporters."

Gun rights activist David Codrea was there to challenge legislation that he fears could result in the disarmament of citizens. [More]

Kelsey and Lyndsey, it's not like I'm unapproachable or unreachable. Instead of leaping to illusions, you could have talked with me. I don't fear legislation will disarm all gun owners, just the ones who won't matter in what comes next.

“I once had a boss who taught me the correct way to pronounce that is McAwful. Who said, in his state of the Commonwealth address – this is what the guy says: ‘As a gun owner myself, I fully believe that law abiding citizens have a right and responsible to carry fire arms, but …’ Stop right there. There are sure are a lot of politicians with big butts waddling around, aren’t there?” [More]

Sandy, how come everyone there but you got that "big but" is spelled with one "t"?

“It’s really not about guns, it’s about freedom,” gun-rights advocate and author David Codrea told the crowd. “Work with us or we will work to retire you,” he said, addressing lawmakers.

He finished his remarks with a bang, shouting “I will not disarm!” and garnering cheers from the crowd. [More]

Kathy, when we spoke, I shared with you that Virginians for Responsible Gun Laws does not appear on Guidestar, is not registered as a nonprofit with the Secretary of State, and has it's website registered through a proxy.  I thought we were in agreement that the money behind a group attempting to change laws is important information the public has a right to know, and that you were going to follow up on that.  Here's hoping you still intend to, and here's stating my intent to not drop this.