The War on Guns

We're the Only Ones "Until Death Do Us Part" Enough

2012-01-27T18:00:00.001-05:00

A former California Highway Patrol officer was convicted Monday of first-degree murder for shooting her husband, collapsing in the courtroom when the verdict was read. [More]

And then there's this bit of responsibility acceptance:

When I grabbed it tight, it fired.

Who am I to argue? She's obviously more highly-trained than me. Except, when she's scared and needs it the most, she just doesn't think about "tactics from work."

Don't Think of it as a Tightening of the Vise

2012-01-27T17:51:00.000-05:00

Think of it as a "multi-agency tactical exercise." [Read]

Besides, "similar exercises have been seen in Miami and Boston."

Wonder what they're expecting...?

Only One Day Left to Be Ignored

2012-01-27T14:25:00.000-05:00

I already did.

Apparently, I ask too much:

It's not what I really wanted to ask him anyway.

The Magic Christian* Redux

2012-01-27T14:14:00.000-05:00

Reality is stranger than fiction. And be warned in advance--this links to something really gross. [Read]

This isn't overcoming fear--there is no test of courage here. This debases the concept of true courage, of truly overcoming fear to do what one must, and of paying an ultimate price if one fails.

Who wants fame and prizes that badly? What the hell is wrong with the people who would think up this degradation, the people who would produce it and the people who would do it? What "contestant" with any sense of dignity wouldn't tell whoever expects him to go through with this to go to hell?

What kind of degenerates would squander freedom paid for with blood, powder, lead and steel on such disgusting and perverted exhibitionism, and can a "culture" that embraces this truly expect to survive?

From the network "family" that promotes "progressivism," naturally, and one that hasn't told it's viewers a damned thing about Gunwalker.

As an aside, it's telling how the feds will use health concerns over its consumption as an excuse to send armed raiding parties to keep small raw milk producers from selling to willing neighbors.

*

"Liberty and Prosperity"

2012-01-27T13:39:00.000-05:00

That's some state motto they've got for themselves there in New Jersey, considering:

Common hunting, target, and self-defense ammunition would be subject to ban under A588, along with BB’s, airgun pellets, and plastic airsoft pellets!

Additional legislation being considered (A1013) could land gun owners in jail for refinished or damaged firearms that might be deemed “defaced” [More]

I wish Sandy and Diane well, but I don't want to set foot there.

A Furious Headache?

2012-01-27T12:59:00.000-05:00

Goody. [Read]

Although I'd have probably sent Furious Mike a remedy more appropriate to what ails him.

SF Sheriff Mirkarimi caught in gun control net he helped cast

2012-01-27T12:35:00.000-05:00

And while I don’t pretend to give a damn one way or another about what happens to this Mirkarimi character, who as far as I’m concerned is hoist on his own petard and not likely to have an epiphany on individual liberty even if he manages to beat the…uh…rap, his predicament points to a disconnect between crime and punishment driven more by the political correctness he and his kind have demanded, enabled and enforced, than by public safety. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes a rat caught in a trap of its own making.

A High Wire Act

2012-01-27T08:58:00.000-05:00

Clinton: Done with the ‘high wire’ of politics. Really. [More]

Via Scott J, who speculates:

Before any of gunwalker can stick to her.

I wouldn't want to test the safety of my net from that height, either. But I also don't think we've "really" seen the last of this circus act, and somehow can't shake the feeling that she still plans to end up featuring her freak show in the center ring.

Just What Illinois Needs

2012-01-27T08:31:00.000-05:00

More "gun control"... [Read]

We're the Only Ones Acting Reasonably Enough

2012-01-27T08:20:00.000-05:00

Knox County prosecutors will not file charges against two off-duty Oak Ridge police officers accused of pulling a handgun on a motorist during an alleged road-rage incident last month. [More]

Why in the world not?

"We determined they acted reasonably," Gill said.

And...wait for it...

The officers' names have not been released.

But yours has, "Brock Estep, 31, of Knoxville."

I wonder what would have happened had outnumbered Brock been an HCP holder who thought he was the one being reasonable...? Sounds like he's not the...uh...only one these two are flipping off.

Nothing to see here, move on...

[Via William T]

Night of the Teaching Dead

2012-01-27T07:57:00.000-05:00

Vanderboegh at his best, performing an autopsy. [Read]

In a rational world, he'd be in an overflowing lecture hall educating rapt students who couldn't wait for the next class.

That and the publishers would be lining up.

This Day in History: January 27

2012-01-27T07:49:00.000-05:00

I should be wanting in justice to their zeal and attachment, and to that of the inhabitants of the state in general, were I not to inform Congress, that they gave the earliest and most chearful attention to my requisitions, and exerted themselves for the army s relief in a manner that did them the highest honor. They more than complied with the requisitions in many instances, and owing to their exertions, the army in great measure has been kept together. [More]

Off to Davos

2012-01-26T17:57:00.000-05:00

Mike expresses some concerns. [More]

Best Bear Gun

2012-01-26T12:05:00.000-05:00

Just got this email:

On Bud's Gun Shop Forums the question came up: What is the smallest caliber you trust to protect yourself?

A 22 short should do it....think not?...read on........

The best answer: My personal favorite defense gun has always been a Beretta Jetfire in 22 short. Over all the years I've been hiking I never leave without it in my pocket. Of course we all know too the first rule when hiking in the wilderness is to use the "Buddy System." For those of you who may be unfamiliar with this it means you NEVER hike alone. You bring a friend or companion, even an in-law, that way if something happens there is someone to go get help. I remember one time hiking with my brother-in-law in northern Alberta. Out of nowhere came this huge brown bear and man was she mad. We must have been near one of her cubs. Anyway, if I had not had my little Jetfire I'd sure not be here today. Just one shot to my brother-in-law's knee cap and I was able to escape by just walking at a brisk pace.

[Via Skip]

Breaking: Issa demands access to second 'Fast and Furious' US Attorney

2012-01-26T11:47:00.000-05:00

The refusal by Justice to allow Morrissey to testify also provides all the proof any fair-minded observer should need that the Department is engaged in top-down directed cover-up. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report brings some expected and significant news that most of the "official" media will continue to either ignore or twist.

Ding-Dong Bi...uh...Ditch

2012-01-26T10:21:00.000-05:00

Former Bronx prosecutor Bernadette Greenwald, 37, of Rockville Centre, Long Island, told Nassau County police she felt she "had balls" after firing the gun for the first time after the game of "ding-dong ditch" caused her to snap, the New York Post reports. [More]

I wonder if she also felt like she had balls when prosecuting New Yorkers on gun possession charges?

[Via several of you]

1,000 Mile Detour Redux

2012-01-26T08:24:00.000-05:00

From an idea suggested by Michael G, with apologies to Bill Mauldin:

This Day in History: January 26

2012-01-26T08:19:00.000-05:00

The Captain of one of our state ships sent his barge with twelve men to their assistance, who, after rowing many hours, until the sun was almost down, without getting to them, were obliged to return; and as the boats have not been since heard of, it is feared the poor men perished. [More]

The March of Folly

2012-01-25T17:04:00.000-05:00

"Snitch" is such an ugly word. And for such a good reason. [Read]

Good One!

2012-01-25T13:50:00.000-05:00

"[W]e in the Department of Justice will not tolerate abuse of power or victimization of civilians by anyone in law enforcement.” [More]

And some think these people have no sense of humor...

All We Need to Know

2012-01-25T12:59:00.001-05:00

Around 27,000 men and women desert the Mexican military every year, and about 50 percent of the military's recruiting class will have left before the end of their first tour. In March 2011, the Mexican army admitted that it had "lost track of" 1,680 special forces personnel over the past decade...[More]

Meaning our government is allowing "legal" weapons sales to their government knowing military firearms and ordnance will make their way to the cartels. No other explanation makes sense but that a core of evil, powerful bastards are counting on it for ambitious reasons of their own.

Ignorant or lying? An open letter to Rep. Hank Johnson

2012-01-25T12:47:00.000-05:00

Say, here’s an idea: Why don’t you tell the Terry family how this is all just a manufactured political controversy? [More]

This afternoon's Gun Rights Examiner column gives a domestic enemy all the respect he deserves.

What have been effects of politics and new media on 'Gunwalker'?

2012-01-25T10:06:00.000-05:00

I believe what is ultimately called for is a truly independent counsel--not one reporting to DOJ, as current law provides, because that can create a fox/henhouse situation, and we've already seen many indications of the current OIG investigation being politically limited and compromised--which means Congress needs to re-up the office that expired in 1999. That will be the test of whether or not they have been effective, in my opinion.

In re new media, I believe Gunwalker is a milestone of sorts, because it truly is a major story that had to be brought to the networks and newspapers, and they still resist reporting on it at all, let alone not embedding their reporting with their own agenda. I believe it shows the monolith press is no longer the sole gatekeeper for information, as the internet has given us a way to bypass them. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary answers a couple of questions.

Mission Creeps

2012-01-25T08:28:00.000-05:00

Terrifying. Read this and reflect on what it means. [Read]

[Via Ron W]

Doing the Jobs Americans Won't Do

2012-01-25T08:21:00.000-05:00

You know, like rebuilding roads and bridges...[Watch]

Which gives the feds a perfect and popular excuse to impose their "solution" on the states! I wonder how outraged Diane and Chris really are...