Friday, May 17, 2013

Court rejects prosecutor opposition to Reese joint representation

“The request for a dispositive ruling on whether an actionable conflict of interest exists is denied without prejudice,” it orders. [More]
This afternoon's Gun Rights Examiner report brings another in a series of rounds scored for the embattled Reese family, who continue to beat back their government persecutors, albeit without the level of support from gun owners they desperately need. I hate to sound like a broken record, or more accurately, I hate that I am forced to keep calling attention to the fact that not enough are stepping forward to do something so simple as to share a link or donate a dollar, and will thus repeat the admonition that if any of us are ever caught up in the government's net, we'd better pray someone will give a damn about our plight.

Gun Owners for Gun Laws

Sure you are. [Read]

Extremists

What the hell is wrong with some people? [Read]

There's an App for That

Inteliscope: Use Your iPhone As A RifleScope [More] 
Oh gosh, I wonder if the feds are going to go after them now for munitions technology export violations...

[Via Florida Guy]

Yes, They Need Money

The words are merely to get people to understand why. [Read]

Midnight Robbers

Encore presentation tonight on "Stop the Threat"... [Details]

We're the Only Ones with Special Needs Enough

The Winchester (Va.) Police Department is taking a close look at its officers' weapons holsters after an officer's gun accidentally went off in a special needs school bus. [More]
That's an Only Ones Trifecta. The "Authorized Journalist" managed to blame the holster, gun and the student!

And this "the gun went off" version has comedy gold:
"Our officer is specifically trained in crisis intervention team training and is able to deescalate situations like this."
I needed a laugh this afternoon.

[Via bondmen]

We're the Only Ones Excelling Enough

It's always nice to be really good at something. [Read]

[Via Florida Guy]

A Special Commendation

"Amnesty International commends the US government commitment to sign the Arms Trade Treaty in the very near future and thus avoid any action that would undermine the treaty." [More]
What about the action they won't be able to avoid...?

[Via Sierra Gulf]

Handling the Truth

Paul Gallant, Sherry Gallant, Alan J. Chwick, and Joanne D. Eisen tell us who can and who can't. [Read]

Some People Just Don't Learn

You bring all the folks on board you want, Pat. [Read]

You sure your new friends will make up for the old ones you've driven away?


It Depends on What the Meaning of the Word 'Make' Is

As far as kids go, I'm all for training and supervision and, not necessarily age-appropriate measures, as one-size-fits-all doesn't really, but certainly individual-appropriate measures, but if what she's ultimately driving at is enabling pitchfork murderers, the answer is "No." [Read]

A Fair Draw?

If it doesn't say "shall not be infringed," I'll just have to keep doing what I'm doing. [Read]

Latest "Armed Citizen" Stories

And of course, Sarah, Furious Mike, vLadd, et al, would rather all these people had died instead. [Read]

Also from the GREs

Trutanich shows real public nuisances are politicians who discard supporters

“Before he became city attorney, Trutanich's law firm represented the National Rifle Association in litigation against L.A. and other jurisdictions that passed gun control laws,” LA Weekly reminded readers. “Trutanich got the NRA endorsement in 2009, and said at the time that he did not see a need for new gun control measures. [More
Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes that sometimes, the perceived lesser of two evils is empowered to commit greater evil.

I Guess Not

Sad.

I didn't think I was asking  that much. I guess I was wrong.

I sure hope I never get in a serious bind to where I need to depend on gun owners caring enough to lift a finger.

Based on results, we'd  better all hope that.

March of Folly Redux

I've been pretty silent on the proposed march except for this.  If I see a need to give more reasons why, I will.

That said, this rejection notice contains a pledge I not only cannot keep, but wouldn't want to.

Damn right I'll "knowingly violate" evil laws and no way will I "respect and abide by" them.  Here are two personal examples I have publicly shared:


I will not comply with registration edicts.

I will not disarm. Even when that "law" you -- is "respect" the right word? -- requires it.

Guess who else wouldn't obey "existing gun laws"? (I don't really need a link here, do I?)

Sorry, mister.  I can disagree with the march and still defy the oppressors. You can't "categorically sign" your toothlessness pledge on my behalf. I see the obedience über alles signal you're sending as more dangerous than anything Kokesh proposes. And if that makes me a "traitor" in your eyes, well, get in line, right behind Josh and vLadd.

This Day in History: May 17

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