Gun Crime and Gun Control, In Their Proper Perspective

Instead we should accept, indeed embrace the idea that freedom is not free. Never has been. Never will be. We should do our best to make society safe, but not at the expense of our individual right to armed self-defense, as guaranteed by our Founding Fathers, without “common sense” caveats or “public safety” restrictions. [more]

A great point, Robert. Agreed.

The Anti-Gun Mentality

Defense mechanisms are normal. All of us use them to some extent, and their use does not imply mental illness. Advocates of victim disarmament may be misguided or uninformed, they may be stupid, or they may be consciously intent on evil, but that doesn't necessarily mean they are "mentally ill". [more]

I completely agree, but I have to remind myself of this sometimes...

There is a large amount of reference material listed at the end of this article.

NRA Supported the National Firearms Act of 1934

"The National Rifle Association has been in support of workable, enforceable gun control legislation since its very inception in 1871." [more]

via GunShowontheNet.com

El Paso Times on ‘automatic weapons’ purchases: Ignorance or deception?

Until I read this article, the idea that there's no way they'd be "purchasing" their guns from FFLs never occurred to me. I had never considered the re-sale price drop aspect. [read]

Here's one of my favorites from the article: "Here’s the bottom line: Anyone who would infringe on your right to keep and bear arms—even if they sincerely believe in their cause—is not your friend. Anyone who would lie to do it is your enemy."

As always, great article, David.

Obama and Guns: The End of Appeasement?

...it’s only a small step. But it is a step in the right direction...

Henigan on the two major anti-gun moves that the Obama Administration has made (source: Brady blog from today).

Is this guy serious?! I mean, really?! People like this just test my patience. Even when things like this and this happen, in Brady paradise, they still think that the answer is more laws and forced victim disarmament, instead of letting people take care of themselves.

Court Blocks Obama From Spying On Cell Phones, E-mail

The administration said Americans should expect no privacy “in the totality of his or her movements in public places.” [more]

Oh, really? And you think you don't have to tell everyone what you're actually doing behind those closed doors? You're a public servant!!

The Anti-Gun Male

He often accuses men with guns of "compensating for something." The truth is quite the reverse. After all, how is he supposed to feel knowing there are men out there who aren't intimidated by the big bad inanimate villain? How is he to feel in the face of adolescent boys who have used the family gun effectively in defending the family from an armed intruder? So if he can't touch a gun, he doesn't want other men to be able to either. And to achieve his ends, he'll use the only weapon he knows how to manipulate: the law. [more]

Thanks to David at War on Guns for the link to this article.

Attorney says Aitken to appeal for vindication on gun charges

Brian Aitken, the New Jersey gun owner whose seven-year sentence for gun and ammunition possession was commuted yesterday by Gov. Chris Christie, will appeal, his lawyer has stated. The commutation does not expunge his conviction, and as such, Aitken is currently prohibited from owning firearms. [more]

Gov. Christie commutes Brian Aitken's sentence

"Brian Aitken, who was convicted of illegally possessing two handguns that he had legally purchased in Colorado, will be spending Christmas out of prison," NJ.com reports. [more]

"OBAMA PROMISED 5-DAY, PUBLIC REVIEW OF BILLS BEFORE SIGNING; SIGNS TAX BILL WITHIN HOURS OF HOUSE VOTE"

Obama, Gates ignore national security failure

While patting himself and his warfighting team on the back over successes in Afghanistan, President Barack Obama -- as well as Defense Secretary Robert Gates -- is ignoring the recent defense failure on Wednesday.

A long-range interceptor missile fired by the U.S. military failed to hit and neutralize its target in a test over the Pacific Ocean. [more]

ATF Proposes Illegal “Emergency” National Gun Registry

The Obama administration recently selected Andrew Traver to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (and Really Big Fires). When Barack’s mob made the announcement, a Chicago news report surfaced wherein Agent Traver called for a ban on assault weapons. Bloggers also exposed his connections to two prominent anti-gun rights groups. At the time, several commentators predicted that the appointment signaled a new strategy for the Administration: they would pursue gun control through ATF fiat, rather than legislative initiative. Roger that . . .[more]

Ten most corrupt politicians of 2010

On Thursday, Judicial Watch released its 2010 list of Washington's “Ten Most Wanted Corrupt Politicians.” While there may be some surprises, readers will note that neither political party has a monopoly on political corruption. Special thanks to Judicial Watch's Jill Farrell for providing the Law Enforcement Examiner with a comprehensive list of men and women deserving of recognition for their corrupt ways or illegal activities. [more]

Guns: Labels, Signs, and the Enlightened Masses

Imagine my surprise when I “crossed over” to firearm ownership and discovered that gun owners are simply law-abiding citizens who have chosen to exercise their right to protect themselves and their loved ones, hunt or simply enjoy firearms. They come from all backgrounds, races, creeds and political beliefs. They are lawyers, doctors, musicians, artists, laborers and CEOs. They are mothers, fathers, children and grandparents. They are stay-at-home suburban moms and they are third-shift highway construction workers. [more]

Attorney General Holder fights on behalf of Islam

Justice Department officials on Monday filed a lawsuit against Berkeley School District, Berkeley, Illinois, alleging that the school district violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by failing to reasonably accommodate the religious practices of Safoorah Khan, a Muslim teacher at McArthur Middle School.

"Sadly, these are the same Attorney General and Justice Department officials who ignored the EEOC when it criticized their handling of a case in which the New Black Panther Party intimidated white voters in the 2008 presidential election," said former police detective and military intelligence officer Mike Snopes. [more]

One question to everyone who voted for Obama (them), especially those who continue to support him (them): Are you satisfied?

Feds have no records IDing owners of 100,000 airplanes

The scandal-plagued federal agency -- Federal Aviation Administration -- that let terrorists on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted List keep their pilot license has no clue who owns more than 100,000 of the nation’s airplanes, creating a national security threat of epic proportions, according to a leading public-interest, watchdog group based in the nation's capital. [more]

But at least we have as much security at airports as we do...

Obama’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” test for killing Americans

The Obama administration now claims a right to kill American citizens without trial, without notice, and without any chance for the marked men or women to object legally. [More]

"Anybody think that won't be applied domestically if the ongoing cold war against Liberty activists heats up?

But talk about "Second Amendment remedies" against tyranny and you're the extremist." - War On Guns

"Norming Guns Away"

...we have seen the prohibitionists lie time and time again, magnifying the costs to society of private firearm ownership, minimizing their benefits, and creating widespread fear in the process. We know we're on the side of truth because we don't need to manipulate the facts to fit our philosophy, as do the prohibitionists. In two decades of firearms research and experience, we have never seen a deliberate attempt by unbiased firearm researchers to obfuscate data. [more]

I have been saying this same thing for years, but I've never been able to phrase it so perfectly.

Parking lot robber shot in self defense by armed citizen

A would-be robber was reportedly shot in self defense by his victim in a grocery store parking lot.

Police say that on Saturday night, a man borrowed his friend's car to run to the grocery store in Conyers, GA for some orange juice. When the man parked and got out of the car, two robbers approached the man and threatened him, as part of their robbery scheme, according to news reports. Acting in self defense, the man reportedly drew and fired his gun...[more].

‘Legal’ open carry could get you arrested—or worse

“’Because official ignorance endangers open carriers, as one in Willowick, Ohio, found out when, per Ohioans for Concealed Carry, he ’was ordered to his knees at gunpoint by several police officers.’ And the chilling account they relate includes no small amount of disrespect by the enforcers, including blasphemies directed at the detainee.’”

And then there was this bit of telling attitude for a right articulated in the Constitution all officers have sworn to uphold:

“’Also disturbing was a statement an East Palo Alto Police detective made on his Facebook page, laughing because most Californians can't get concealed carry permits, and must open carry (with unloaded guns) to remain 'legal.'

'Should've pulled the AR out and prone them all out!’ he wrote. ’And if one of them makes a furtive movement... two weeks off!!'" [more]

This is one LEO that fully embraces the "Only Ones" mentality.