Second Amendment News Roundup for 9/25/09

Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

Kurt Hofmann posts THE must-read of the day that ANY Patriot should make required reading. It's entitled, 'What Happens When the "Hate Group" is Government-Sponsored?'

David Codrea posts another response to the gun rights questionnaire from a candidate for the Senate.

Vanderboegh provides highly intriguing information on Pelosi's contention that violence may break forth in the nation. Read it all.

Western Rifle Shooters Association has a chilling video, filmed on a street right here in America, that is eerily reminiscent of....well, you look, listen, and tell ME!

Conservative Libertarian Outpost presents an important read on 'fire and fury in the Rocky Mountain Empire?'

Meeting on the Green points out the move by the Obamanoids to place America's children under the control of U.N. initiatives--a clear violation of parents' rights and our Constitution!

Free in Idaho notes that in midst of today's political mess not everybody 'gets it.' But some do...

Ha! Brigid has another good one concerning guns, knives, and 'meat tenderizing.'

Squeaks posted, 'Things I've Learned Over the Past Couple of Weeks.' And don't forget to check out her Examiner site...she is the Memphis Pet Examiner.

Way Up North provides the must-read quote-of-the-day. Don't let THIS one get by you!

Tam points to an important message to those concerned about bank failures. What do you do with your money in these uncertain times? I will comment that the author she links to is, in my opinion, overly optimistic. FDIC is in deep financial trouble. The question is how long will they be able to continue with what they do?

From Pax Parabellum: 'What Happens When This Fiasco Health Care Bill Passes?'

Alphecca takes a closer look at the scorecard of the 'Brady Bunch' to rob citizens of their gun rights.

21 Guns Salute posts some informative commentary on various gubernatorial candidates, particularly with regard to their stance on the 2nd Amendment.

Dustin's Gun Blog perfectly summarizes the probable problems Californians are going to face with ammunition.

Texas Fred gives us the scoop on the foiled terrorist bombing plot against Dallas and other major U.S. cities.

Days of our Trailers has the scoop on the Illinois targets that the terrorists had in their sites.

Wow! Say Uncle comments on what appears to be some FBI shenanigans. You'd best read it.

Ride Fast and Shoot Straight reports major news out of the 9th circuit court on a gun ban case.

From Robb Allen: 'Hey, Just Because I Started the Fight Doesn't Mean You Get to Hit Me.'

Sebastian says he thinks it's time to put his money where his mouth is with regard to gun rights organizations.

Today the Ol' Broad has a political cartoon that is quite serious. The message is stark and points to a sad truth. Take a look.

Second Amendment News Roundup for 9/18/09

Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

Kurt Hofmann is back writing again after an extended absence, I am happy to say. Here he writes, 'Gun Sales Up, Crime Down.' Give it a read, and say hello to our good friend, Kurt.

David Codrea asks the question, 'Would Alarm Have Given Annie Le a Chance?'

Codrea's War on Guns has a MUST-read on MSNBC's bashing of the Constitution, on the anniversary of the very day the document was signed, September 17.

Vanderboegh has another must-read on the ridiculous display of Pelosi's boo-hoo before cameras yesterday, claiming there will be 'bloodshed.'

From Western Rifle Shooters Association: 'Dark Thoughts.' Yet another must-read!

Way Up North provides the quote-of-the-day on the nature of debate in the Congress.

Tam serves up a nice plate-full of snark on some of the current events of the day. Take a look.

Free in Idaho provides a great excerpt from an article written by my favorite intellectual, the great Walter E. Williams of George Mason University, economist extraordinaire.

Pax Parabellum posts updated info on the House and Senate votes to strip ACORN from federal funding.

Meeting on the Green comments on 'Dear Leader's' dreadfully dangerous move yesterday to nix the missile shield defense from Eastern Europe. I'm sure the hungry bears of Russia and Iran are doing cartwheels.

The Wandering Minstrel takes a look at 'the Cowbell in Chief.'

Conservative Libertarian Outpost presents excellent reading today on income redistribution--'A Tale of Two Americas.' Read it all.

Days of our Trailers updates us on membership in 'The Bastard's' Mayors Against Guns, or as I like to call them, 'Mayors For Robbing Citizens of their Constitutional Rights.'

The Rustmeister posts 'Questions I'd Like to See Asked.'

Robb Allen shows us a graphic of something that's 'getting a bit worn out.' Take a look.

Ride Fast and Shoot Straight has a good one, 'Guns on Trains, Who Cares?'

Mike McCarville provides highly interesting reading entitled, 'The Righteous Redeemer Can't Get Away with It.'

Sebastian shows us that the New York Times is more radical against guns than the Brady Bunch!

Say Uncle notes that the Brady Campaign against guns may be getting ready to change tactics.

And now, my friends, for your Friday afternoon reading pleasure, and to get your weekend started off with a chuckle, The Ol' Broad presents the political editorial cartoon of the day. You gotta see this!

Second Amendment News Roundup for 7/9/09

Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

Texas Fred reports that the Texas AG has filed an Amicus Brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the fight against Chicago's attempt to dismantle the citizens' gun rights.

1 With a Bullet has a great read on quick-draw specialist Joe Bowman, western shootist performer extraordinaire, who died recently.

The Bobo Files alerts us to the fact that for the 3rd day in a row, Obama continues on a downhill free-fall in the polls!

Roberta X thoroughly reams a 'progressive' who has a problem with the exclusive nature of private clubs. Isn't that why they are 'private?!

Alphecca gives us another example of the stupidity of the notion that 'only cops should have guns.'

Every Blade of Grass reports the dreadful news that the city of Carson has enacted restrictions on ammunition sales.

From Brigid at Home on the Range: 'Socialism, As Explained to Barkley.'

Ride Fast and Shoot Straight has an interesting read on America's legal import/export gun sales business.

Insight on Freedom posts provocative reading from Alan Caruba entitled, 'Electing a Moron.'

The Rustmeister presents the quote of the day on concealed carry.

Tam notes that the notion among Democrats to enact a 2nd stimulus package is the perfect definition of insanity. Take a look.

Say Uncle has news on a perfectly stupid proposal to regulate person-to-person gun sales.

Sebastian reports that when Michigan AG Mike Cox signed onto the Amicus Brief in support of the Second Amendment against the city of Chicago, he got reamed by The Free Press. Well, apparently Cox is not one to take such a thing sitting down. Take a look.

Kurt Hofmann has a whopper of a headline that should create a stir--'Brady Campaign to Create Gun Crime.' Read it all.

Mike Vanderboegh provides highly informative reading on what the current riots in China really mean.

Conservative Libertarian Outpost posts a strongly-worded protest to the NRA over many of their recent decisions. The Sotomayor nomination for SCOTUS is a case in point. Read it all. Controversial, but has merit!

David Codrea asks a very important question for all concerned citizens--where does YOUR state's Attorney-General stand on the Second Amendment?

Second Amendment News Roundup for 5/1/09

Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

Nicki gets the nod for the top story of the day as she explains why she won't live in DC.

Tam has the quote of the day on GM and Chrysler.

Squeaks blogs about her experiences at the Boomershoot, pics included.

John Jacob H reports the infuriating news that gun-grabbers have stigmatized a 4-year old autistic boy.

Occupied Nashville posts a collectors paradise from a 1959 issue of Guns Magazine.

Dustin's Gun Blog shows us a perfect example of the ignorance of Janet Napolitano.

Dark Blog points to the latest controversy stirring in the gun rights community.

Pax Parabellum has an excellent article that carefully analyzes Obama's doublespeak.

David Codrea writes about a good way to send a message to our elected representatives.

Say Uncle posts a quote worth reading from none other than his father-in-law.

Western Rifle Shooters Association says we are all complicit in the propaganda being floated about these days and has a MUST-read article on the problem. Read it all.

Sebastian shares a video of the non-enchanting first 100 days of failures.

From Hofmann's St; Louis Gun Rights Examiner: 'What the Brady Campaign Really Wants.'

Days of our Trailers has an interesting post entitled, 'Where Are They Now?' concerning the original sponsors of a bill that defines 'arsenal.' Take a look!

Walls of the City opines on Joe Biden's statements on the swine flu.

The Rustmeister reports on clergy-perverts in Memphis.

Texas Fred alerts us to the full media coverage given to a mere 100 'anti-torture' activists who marched on Washington. Funny they tried to ignore half a million Tea Party protesters!

Mike Vanderboegh takes direct aim at a slime bag cartoonist and a 'journalist' who insulted and slurred our service men and women. Read it all.

Mike McCarville presents a dire analysis from Pew concerning the changing face of America.

Live from the Upper Texas Gulf Coast fisks 'Dear Leader' over his statements in the press conference about the auto industry.

Notoriously Conservative comments on Justice David Souter's pending retirement and has a dire prediction concerning how many Obama may get to appoint to the Supreme Court.

Concerning Obama's Supreme Court choices, Michelle Malkin names the most likely candidates and says it's time to 'gird your loins.'

Free in Idaho recommends a book for our reading pleasure.

Dr. Walter E. Williams, my favorite intellectual, has a MUST-read entitled, 'Law vs. Moral Values.'

An Ol' Broad's Ramblings has the political cartoon of the day. Enjoy...

Good Rebuttal to Paul Helmke

Perhaps more than any other 'anti-gun' group in America, the Brady Campaign (to rob citizens of their guns) has done significant damage to gun rights. This is due to nothing more than their having the ear of politicians in Washington who will use any excuse to weaken the Second Amendment.

As the head of the Brady Campaign, Paul Helmke's anti-gun vitriol has been widely reported, and widely rebuked.

Yet the significant and insightful arguments presented in rebuttal to Helmke get almost no broad-based coverage, except among pro-Second Amendment circles.

The Newbius Papers presents a significant contribution to the argument by parsing the wording of the Second Amendment in a manner that clearly reveals its intent...and provides an important rebuttal to the Brady Campaign and Paul Helmke.

Second Amendment News Roundup for 3/4/09

Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

St. Louis Gun Rights Examiner has a MUST-read: "Being 'Allowed' To Keep a Gun at Home is Not Enough."

Armed and Safe says the time is NOW for Illinois gun owners to step up to the plate on proposed legislation. He provides a list of legislators to contact.

National Gun Rights Examiner provides the day's second MUST-read: "Ignorance, Racism, and Gun Control."

David Codrea examines the notion of 'why gun confiscation may be good for you.'

Western Rifle Shooters Association has the 3rd MUST-read of the day. He shows that the goals and objectives of the U.S. Communist Party are one and the same with Obama's!

Notoriously Conservative posts the riveting 'What Would Happen if a Nuclear Bomb Went Off in Your City?'

Days of our Trailers reports the latest on the gun rights' 'Trojan Horse,' the American Hunters and Shooters Association.

Sipsy Street Irregulars has the latest info on the 'great Obama firearm and ammunition rush.'

Say Uncle points to a guy who makes his own guns out of interchangeable parts that are made out of paper!

JR says that several bills have been filed in Texas concerning guns on campus.

Roberta X provides excellent reading on guns, gub'ment and the freedom of the individual.

Rev. Kharma reports that the NRA did some good work in pressuring 'blue dog Democrats' to buck the Party leadership on the D.C. bill.

John Jacob H has a video and a link concerning the citizens' resistance movement.

Alphecca posts some wishful thinking on the part of the Brady Campaign to rob citizens of their gun rights.

Dustin's Gun Blog shares the info on the latest gun bill moving through the Arizona legislature concerning 'parking lot storage.'

Gun Nuts provides a recap and the audio from last night's edition of 'Gun Nuts Radio.'

Sebastian posts an informative interview with NRA Board member Scott Bach.

Traction Control has AMMO and lots of it for those of you hit with the ammunition shortage. Take a look!

Dr. John Lott reports the interesting news that some liberal legal scholars see advantages to pushing the Supreme Court's D.C. gun decision on Heller. Read it all.

Walls of the City gives us the latest info on the updated blogrolling for the 'Unorganized Militia Propaganda Corps.' I tried to add this blog to that list several months ago but never had any luck. Linoge? Help me out here.

Second Amendment News Roundup for 2/5/09

Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

Mike McCarville has a post today, the title of which speaks for itself--'Buy More Guns, Buy More Ammo!'

McCarville also reports that the Oklahoma legislature is fast-tracking a bill that would address voter fraud--something that every state in the nation should do.

Tam supplies us with the quote of the day, and it's a good one!

Roberta X reports that the Associated Press is suing over copyright infringement on HOPE. More PSH from the old media concerning their loss of power and influence, perhaps?

Texas Fred comments on San Fran Nan, loony bird of the House of Representatives and 4th in line for the Presidency.

Joe Huffman, using language so plain a child can understand it, explains the insanity of the federal government's economic stimulus plan. This tells it like it is.

Walls of the City alerts us to the fact that the 'Million Gun Owners March' has a new website. Take a look.

The Bobo Files posts a blog-reader's dream--a ton of links to blogs that keep us informed on the latest in the world of politics.

Notoriously Conservative reports that the U.N. seems to be totally oblivious to the world-wide recession. They're spending money like crazy. Tell me why we are still supporting these clowns!

Insight on Freedom blows the whistle on Obama's sleight of hand regarding military tribunals. Wait till you see this!

Western Rifle Shooters Association post an email alert from the GOA on who, exactly, sold us out on the Holder confirmation.

David Codrea reports on a case of stark, bare-faced, wide-eyed treason that should give cause for alarm.

Codrea's Gun Rights Examiner column zeros in on the credibility of the Brady Campaign, or I should say the lack thereof.

Sipsy Street Irregulars points to A Crisis of Political Economy, which spells out in no uncertain terms how we arrived at this point in our nation's financial sector.

Kurt Hofmann has Part II of his piece at St. Louis Gun Rights Examiner on why the idea of gun control in America is imaginary.

Alphecca reports excellent news from the state of Virginia and the latest attempt at gun control.

Blogstitution says that our illustrious Einstein-in-Chief apparently had not considered that executives pay taxes too when he put a cap on salaries.

John Jacob H has news from the state of New Hampshire on open carry inside the state legislature!

Kharma Futures has the MUST-read of the day on the bill that passed Congress on 'helping the children' (S-Chip).

Michelle Malkin says that Obama's latest fear-mongering on the economy is yet another broken campaign promise to reject the 'politics of fear.'

The American Thinker provides a good, in-depth analysis of the various reasons Obama is quickly becoming a disaster. A VERY good read!

Sebastian reports that the Brady Campaign thinks Delaware, of all places, needs more gun control.

Say Uncle has something today that you've just gotta see for comic relief. You know about 'The Bastard' being bitten by a groundhog? (True story). Well, Uncle takes it from there. Read it!

Ride Fast and Shoot Straight blogs on a subject that caused me to raise this question--how many government agencies does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Better still--how may federal agencies does it take to screw the taxpayers?

The Wandering Minstrel says there is an interesting silver lining to Janet Napolitano leaving Arizona to run Homeland Security.

MsUnderestimated posts the transcripts and video of Michael Steele's appearance on FOX to discuss the future of the GOP.

Second Amendment News Roundup for 1/13/09

Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

Sipsy Street Irregulars reports that the Brady Campaign has outright declared war on gunowners. Take a look.

Codrea's War on Guns has some breaking news on the NRA and the Holder nomination.

Gun Rights Examiner posts Codrea's article for today, which examines scheming Democrats in Washington who, behind the scenes, are chomping at the bits to pass citizen disarmament legislation.

Armed and Safe details the coming onslaught of gun control bills out of Washington. A MUST-read!

JR has THE quote of the day--so simple yet so profound.

Ahab provides all the information on tonight's edition of Gun Nuts Radio. Take a look, and tune in.

Say Uncle has some disturbing news from Wisconsin. This sort of thing is going to be a trend, I'm afraid, all over the country.

Robb Allen posts a link to a future gun owner! Take a look!

Sebastian has a perspective that's worth reading entitled, 'The Principle of Politics.'

On the other hand, Nicki provides a very different perspective on the same subject.

Tam comments on the words writers use to describe certain firearms...over and over and over again.

Western Rifle Shooters Association points to an op-ed that explains the definition of 'immigration reform' in the eyes of the Obama team--'the making of 10 million new Democrats for life.'

The Rustmeister provides info on the gun control bill in the House. Time to ACT!

Days of our Trailers has a neat way of getting people talking about gun issues.

Texas Fred posts some brief, right-to-the-point commentary on the major news headlines for today. Read it!

Conservative Libertarian Outpost says that 'don't ask, don't tell' in the military is coming to an end, and he posts a plethora of links that examine the issue. Interesting stuff!

Outrageous Malfunction has a link to a VERY interesting article which examines 'why the Internet weakens the authority of the Press.' Never thought of the Press as 'an authority,' at least not in a free society...

Cap'n Bob and the Damsel always provide an interesting range report...

Blogstitution posts excellent reading entitled, 'Obama THEN, Obama NOW.'

In case you missed it, Roberta X informs us about the next Indy Blog Meet.

2A Musing does a fine job at picking apart some blatant propaganda in the Post Trib.

Free in Idaho perfectly sums up the coming freak show in Washington on January 20.

John Jacob H wants to know 'when will the circle of stupidity stop!?' Video included.

Always thoughtful and well-written, Brigid at Home on the Range has an excellent read on 'garage gunsmithing.' Some good do-it-yourself information!

Michelle Malkin updates us on Hillary's pay-for-play troubles in her confirmation hearings in the Senate. The Democrats just keep getting in deeper with their 'culture of corruption.'

Second Amendment News Roundup for 6/13/08

Focusing on guns, politics, and news of intererst, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

Mike McCarville has the quote of the day from Tucker Carlson on Hillary Clinton, and it's a doozy!
http://wwwtmrcom.blogspot.com/2008/06/unkindest-cut-of-all.html

And the MUST-read of the day is by Roberta X as she blasts an anti-gun bigot:
http://twowheeledmadwoman.blogspot.com/2008/06/teh-irony-i-can-has-it.html

Armed and Safe gives us an update on the co-sponsors of H.R. 4900, the bill that would reign in the ATF:
http://armedandsafe.blogspot.com/2008/06/one-more.html

Blogonomicon shows us a cool new Freedom Arms pistol with exchangeable barrels:
http://blogonomicon.blogspot.com/2008/06/new-freedom-arms-pistol.html

JR posts a neat Todd Jarrett YouTube shooting lesson on 'shooting on the move':
http://akeyboardanda45.blogspot.com/2008/06/shooting-on-move.html

Gateway Pundit has the results of a new poll on the worst-ever approval numbers for Congress:
http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2008/06/quagmire-pelosi-swamp-sets-record-worst.html

Of Arms and the Law is reporting that the Brady Bunch is bracing itself for a stinging defeat when the Supreme Court rules on D.C. vs. Heller this month:
http://armsandthelaw.com/archives/2008/06/brady_campaign_27.php

It's no secret that I carry a marked disdain for the EU. And here, Breda says that the Irish may have saved civilization today by what they did. Yayyyy for the Irish!
http://thebredafallacy.blogspot.com/2008/06/ireann-go-brch.html

The Volokh Conspiracy has more on this riveting story out of Ireland:
http://volokh.com/archives/archive_2008_06_08-2008_06_14.shtml#1213369165

David Codrea posts some key documents in the Olofson case from David Olofson:
http://waronguns.blogspot.com/2008/06/olofson-order-to-report-and-brief.html

The Stiletto posts her 'Daily Blade.' Be sure to read the part about why abortion survivors won't be voting for Barack Obama!
http://thestilettoblog.com/2008/06/13/the-daily-blade-whos-yo-baby-mama.aspx

Michelle Malkin has the scoop on the ever-widening Countrywide mortgage scandal involving high-profile Democrats such as Chris Dodd and Barack Obama!
http://michellemalkin.com/2008/06/13/more-democrat-cronies-who-received-special-countrywide-loan-deals/

John Lott reports that the founder of the Weather Channel warns about the 'scam' of the global warming nonsense:
http://johnrlott.blogspot.com/2008/06/founder-of-weather-channel-gives-talk.html

Suppressed News has a Wall Street Journal report on the shady 'friends of Barack.' Read it all:
http://suppressednews.com/cgi-bin/news/viewnews.cgi?id=EkEFkpEkkyTueUEYte&tmpl=offsitenews

Human Events writes that the Supreme Court decision on Gitmo detainees being given Constitutional protection is an ominous one:
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=26990

Second Amendment News Roundup for 12/28/07

Focusing on guns and politics, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

There is vital reading at the Volokh Conspiracy today as they examine the question, 'does the militia clause qualify the right of individuals to keep and bear arms?':
http://volokh.com/archives/archive_2007_12_23-2007_12_29.shtml#1198856765

The Buckeye Firearms Association reports that the Brady Gang now wants to ban a popular hunting ammo:
http://www.buckeyefirearms.org/article4113.html

The Village Idiots at the Baltimore Chronicle claim that 'global warming' will wipe out America's conservatives because their states will be devastated by climate change, and the liberal states will prevent conservatives who move there from having any voice in government. Don't worry guys...in the event of the massive ice age which is to follow, as the fiction goes, we will return the favor here in the warm south:
http://www.baltimorechronicle.com/2007/122407Lindorff.shtml

The Washington Times is reporting that the movie 'Charlie Wilson's War' is devoid of much factual information, and the Reagan people are furious:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NATION/549681582/1008

Snow Flakes in Hell reports that the ATF has been very busy of late--perpetuating their reign of terror:
http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/?p=2272

Red's has the lastest update on his fight with the ATF:
http://redstradingpost.blogspot.com/2007/12/latest-story-on-our-fight-with-atf.html

The jackbooted government thugs are relentless. Red's has the story:
http://redstradingpost.blogspot.com/2007/12/adding-insult-to-injury.html

Red's also has an open letter from Bill Akins of Akins Accelerator:
http://redstradingpost.blogspot.com/2007/12/open-letter-from-bill-akins-of-akins.html

As a librarian, Breda (one of our most effective proponents of gun rights) wants to know if you can carry a concealed handgun into a library in your particular state:
http://thebredafallacy.blogspot.com/2007/12/just-curious.html

Traction Control has an update on Blogburst for Fred, Day 2:
http://tractioncontrol.well-regulatedmilitia.org/?p=875

Tam explains, as nobody else can, why this is the most awkward week in blogging for her:
http://booksbikesboomsticks.blogspot.com/2007/12/most-awkward-week-in-blogging.html

Nicki presents another segment of her continuing series, 'Idiots with Keyboards':
http://libertyzone.blogspot.com/2007/12/idiots-with-keyboards-pt-2393.html

Mike McCarville reports that Oklahoma's Democratic Party has some serious financial woes:
http://wwwtmrcom.blogspot.com/2007/12/democratic-partys-money-woes-continue.html

The MUST-read of the day is by Armed and Safe, and it is entitled, 'Tyranny Draws Nigh':
http://armedandsafe.blogspot.com/2007/12/tyranny-draws-nigh.html

Rich Lowry at National Review has good reading today on the assassnation of Benazir Bhutto: http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=NmJjZjdlN2UwZGVhNzliMDhhMjVjOWNmMjY5YjI0NmY=

Second Amendment News Roundup for 11/29/07

Focusing on guns and politics, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

Michelle Malkin is reporting today that the Clinton plant at the GOP debate is only the tip of the iceberg. Edwards and Obama planted questioners as well. Thus, CNN has basically declared itself a purveyor of a hoax and has joined the sleaze-infested ranks of the Hillary machine:
http://michellemalkin.com/2007/11/29/digging-out-the-cnnyoutube-plants-abortion-questioner-is-edwards-supporter/

Mike McCarville has more on the Clinton News Network (CNN) here:
http://wwwtmrcom.blogspot.com/2007/11/blogosphere-buzzes-about-cnn-gop-debate.html

Speaking of media bias, John Lott shows that the trumped up 'we're almost at the point of recession' nonsense being spouted by the mainstream media is dead wrong. Lott has the figures to prove it:
http://johnrlott.blogspot.com/2007/11/gdp-increased-at-annual-rate-of-49.html

Alphecca points out that the people of Boston have basically said 'screw the 4th amendment' as they sheepishly agree to warrantless searches:
http://www.alphecca.com/?p=548

Say Uncle has the video of the gun portion of the GOP debate last night, and Fred came across very strong as I knew he would:
http://www.saysuncle.com/archives/2007/11/29/in_case_you_missed/

Tam comments on CNN's blatant bias against Fred Thompson:
http://booksbikesboomsticks.blogspot.com/2007/11/cnn-doesnt-like-fred-thompson.html

Snow Flakes in Hell provides thoughtful commentary on the Ron Paul movement:
http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/?p=2021

Robb Allen was inspired to comment on the nostalgia of freedom by reading one of the greats, Milton Friedman. His commentary is the MUST-read of the day:
http://blog.robballen.com/archive/2007/11/28/The-lingering-nostalgia-of-freedom.aspx

A Keyboard and a .45 informs us of a gun guy challenge:
http://akeyboardanda45.blogspot.com/2007/11/gun-guy-challenge.html

Born Again Redneck comments on the alarming number of Mexican immigrants on welfare:
http://bornagainredneck.blogspot.com/2007/11/immigrants-in-united-states-2007.html

The MAN...the quintessential conservative...the brains behind the conservative movement, Mr. William F. Buckley, Jr., has a great read today on questions of life and death:
http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=NTVlMzQ0NTg4Nzk4MTNkZDI3ZDYwYTdkMGJmYTQ1MzU=

The quote of the week is over at Bob Park's 'Outside the Wire' (formerly Black and Right), and it is by none other than Pat Sajak. You gotta see this:
http://outsidethewire.mensnewsdaily.com/2007/11/28/quote-of-the-week/

Blogstitution writes an excellent piece on the disintegration of Russia under Vladimir Putin:
http://www.blogstitution.com/2007/11/29/russias-dissidents/

Syd comments on the reprehensible exploitation of the death of the Redskins' Sean Taylor by the Brady gang:
http://www.snubnose.info/wordpress/self-defense/shameless-utterly-shameless/

The most beautiful blond on earth, Blonde Sagacity, reports that Dennis Kucinich of all people is suggesting that he and Ron Paul run together for President. Sagacity wonders what THAT says about Ron Paul:
http://mobyrebuttal.blogspot.com/2007/11/ron-paul-supporters.html

Xavier blogs on the S & W M-13 Aircrewman, and it is a beauty:
http://xavierthoughts.blogspot.com/2007/11/smith-wesson-m-13-aircrewman.html

Second Amendment News Roundup for 11/28/07

Focusing on guns and politics, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:


Mike McCarville has a most interesting article on the potential of nuclear power:
http://wwwtmrcom.blogspot.com/2007/11/nuclear-powers-potential-outlined-to.html

A Keyboard and a .45 says that the pink gun phenomenon has hit Texas in a big way:
http://akeyboardanda45.blogspot.com/2007/11/pink-guns-make-news.html

The Adventures of Roberta X has been busy of late. She shares her work with us here (I sort of have the feeling that she is a secret operative of some sort):
http://twowheeledmadwoman.blogspot.com/2007/11/result-of-our-efforts.html

Alphecca points out the disingenuousness of B. Hussein Obama on gun rights:
http://www.alphecca.com/?p=544

Alphecca also has this little item from the President of the Brady Gang to rob citizens of their Constitutional Rights:
http://www.alphecca.com/?p=545

Good for Fred! I like to see a guy stand up for who he is, especially to the intellectually-challenged talking heads of the news media. Born Again Redneck has the story:
http://bornagainredneck.blogspot.com/2007/11/fred-thompson-on-hannity-show.html

Say Uncle says that a local politician has taken a swipe at us bloggers:
http://www.saysuncle.com/archives/2007/11/28/a_second/

Robb Allen gives us the latest on his mother's treatments for cancer. Our prayers are with her:
http://blog.robballen.com/archive/2007/11/28/Day-104--The-second-treatment.aspx

Snow Flakes in Hell provides excellent commentary on how the Second Amendment gets treated by state and local governments:
http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/?p=2010

Virginia is cutting jobs that help the unemployed get jobs. That's because Virginia's unemployment rate is down to 2.8%. But the mainstream media isn't celebrating. The Bitch Girls have the story:
http://www.thebitchgirls.us/?p=7659

Nicki at The Liberty Zone reports that Granny has used a gun to stop a 'Ma Barker' and her son. Good goin', Granny!:
http://libertyzone.blogspot.com/2007/11/you-go-granny.html

Remember how I've been telling you about the Che Guevara rage on college campuses, as campus leftists have made the murdering Commie subversive a hero? Well, you will appreciate this gem from Tam at A View from the Porch about a college student who got a rude awakening about the Che Guevara fad:
http://booksbikesboomsticks.blogspot.com/2007/11/dear-diary-im-tired-of-washing.html

Of Arms and the Law points to a very good piece in the American Thinker on the militia:
http://armsandthelaw.com/archives/2007/11/american_thinke.php

John Lott posts links to two new Fred Thompson ads:
http://johnrlott.blogspot.com/2007/11/two-new-fred-thompson-ads.html

Perhaps this is one of those Freudian slips that show more about a person's true feelings than anything they intended to say. Rudy Giuliani's spokesman has referred to people who attend gun shows as 'moonshiners.' The Buckeye Firearms Association has the story:
http://www.buckeyefirearms.org/article4065.html

Gun Owners of America has issued an alert on the Supreme Court and other unfinished business:
http://www.gunowners.org/a112707.htm

Eugene Volokh has the MUST-read of the day as he examines the fact that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court treats the Second Amendment as involving an individual right (which could have historic ramifications for D.C. vs. Heller):
http://volokh.com/archives/archive_2007_11_25-2007_12_01.shtml#1196212101

Syd at Front Sight, Press has a great news story entitled, 'Be Prepared':
http://www.snubnose.info/wordpress/tactics/be-prepared/

Red's Trading Post shows us an example of bias against guns at ABC News:
http://redstradingpost.blogspot.com/2007/11/abc-news-displaying-its-bias-against.html

Brady Gang Charges 'Judicial Activism'

The Brady Campaign to rob citizens of their Constitutional rights has reacted to the news of the U.S. Supreme Court's agreeing to hear the D.C. vs. Heller case. The Brady Gang stated that the U.S. District Court that struck down D.C.'s gun ban is a case of 'judicial activism.'

It gives one pause to wonder how they made this gigantic leap of 'logic.'

For the first 150 years of this nation's existence it was assumed that the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteed and protected the individual's right to keep and bear arms. This is made clear by the numerous comments, speeches, and writings of the Founders of the Republic.

A mere cursory knowledge of the history of the ratification of the 'Bill of Rights,' the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, will make clear in any reasonable thinking person's mind that the entire foundational basis for having a Bill of Rights was to protect the individual rights of citizens.

Some of the signers of the Constitution were persuaded to do so only under the condition that such rights would be included as the law of the land once the original document passed the muster.

In addition, Thomas Jefferson, one of the primary advocates and writers of the Constitution, stated many times that the right of the individual citizen to keep and bear firearms is one of the foundational prerequisites for a free society, and that the only way for that society to stay free was through an armed citizenry.

My friends, these key foundational principles of this nation have been nearly lost.

The second half of the 20th century brought forth judicial activism with a vengeance. The High Court and lower courts often at will changed the meaning of some of the key terms that are central to a Constitutional Republic. In essence, these judicial charlatans rewrote sections of the Constitution for all practical purposes, making null and void the original intent of the Founders.

A true judicial activist does not blink at rendering Constitutional decisions that fly in the face of original intent. In fact, the notion of original intent is important to these judicial charlatans only to the degree that they are made aware of the 'quaint, outdated views of a bygone era.'

Thus, the judicial activist feels that he/she is free to essentially write new law from the bench rather than strictly interpret the law as the Founders intended...which is the ONLY legitimate task of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Activists and their supporters such as the Brady Campaign often forget that the legislative branch alone writes the laws. And then it is up to the High Court to determine if those laws are consistent with the Constitution, or, the 'original intent' of the Founders.

If Congress, the states, or local governments pass laws that are contrary to the principles of the U.S. Constitution, as designated by the Founders themselves, then those laws are rendered null and void, and struck down.

An activist court, however, may choose not to strike down such laws in spite of the fact that they may be entirely contradictory to clear Constitutional principle.

With the tendency of the High Court to engage in judicial activism since the 1950s and 60s, many of the precepts that the Founders held dear and regarded as sacrosanct have been discarded and nearly lost. One of those precepts is the notion that an armed citizenry is essential to prevent tyranny.

The Founders considered government itself, potentially even their own government, to be the biggest threat to liberty on earth, and that an armed citizenry was necessary to keep such oppressive government in check.

I often wonder if perhaps that deep inner conviction and drive has been totally lost on our society.

Apparently the Brady Gang thinks it has, or else they would not so blatantly and erroneously claim that a federal court that struck down D.C. laws that clearly violated the beliefs and values of our Founders is an act of 'judicial activism.'

The very fact that they feel they can say such a thing publicly, with a straight face, and believe the masses will buy it, is a stinging indictment on modern American society.

In fact, the Bradys' contention that a court ruling that affirmed original intent is actually judicial activism is a chilling example of the Orwellian nightmare of 'newsspeak' and 'doublespeak.'

Second Amendment News Roundup for 11/16/07

Images courtesy of A Human Right.

Focusing on guns and politics, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

Michelle Malkin presents her riveting take on the Democratic debate last night, including video clips and comments about CNN, the candidates, and the citizens who asked questions:
http://michellemalkin.com/2007/11/15/what-happens-in-vegas/

Gun Law News informs us of an unusual development in the D.C. v. Heller case:
http://www.gunlawnews.org/News/heller111607-2.html

The Volokh Conspiracy comments on the Barry Bonds indictment. Baseball has always been a game of integrity, at least up until the modern era. If Bonds is convicted, his 'record' needs to be made null and void, because that will mean he was using steroids while supposedly 'beating' Henry Aaron's homerun record:
http://volokh.com/archives/archive_2007_11_11-2007_11_17.shtml#1195229570

My favorite intellectual, Dr. Walter Williams, professor of economics at George Mason University, has this MUST-read on tax cuts and class warfare:
http://www.gmu.edu/departments/economics/wew/articles/07/congressionalandleftistlies.htm

Squeaky points to a great video clip of an imbecile (CORRECTION--the video is the RESPONSE to the imbecile...so sorry)...one who claims that government should have a monopoly on force:
http://www.squeakywheelseeksgrease.com/blog/2007/11/16/great-slideshow-alert/

The Bitch Girls highlight some safety issues with hunters in Kentucky:
http://www.thebitchgirls.us/?p=7607

Breda writes about a lover of liberty who was imprisoned in North Korea:
http://thebredafallacy.blogspot.com/2007/11/liberty-or-death.html

Nicki presents disturbing information on a federal judge who ignores clear law concerning firearms:
http://libertyzone.blogspot.com/2007/11/gun-laws-confront-legal-challenges.html

Nicki also has a good read entitled, 'Defending Home and Self':
http://libertyzone.blogspot.com/2007/11/defending-home-and-self.html

Tam posts an entry from the early days of her blog--comments on the Brady gang:
http://booksbikesboomsticks.blogspot.com/2007/11/dont-you-hate-reruns.html

Oscar Poppa has a few quips about global warming:
http://oscarpoppa.us/?p=785

Say Uncle has the quote of the day, and it's a good one:
http://www.saysuncle.com/archives/2007/11/16/quote_of_the_day-179/

Robb Allen needs a roommate for the 2A blog bash in Louisville:
http://blog.robballen.com/archive/2007/11/16/Wanted--Louisville-Roommate.aspx

We all know John Edwards is a barefaced liar. Sebastian shows us an example:
http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/?p=1935

Mike McCarville reports that Senator Tom Coburn, R-OK, has ripped into the Senate for lack of debate on an important issue:
http://wwwtmrcom.blogspot.com/2007/11/coburn-rips-senate-for-lack-of-debate.html

It seems the Philadelphia police commissioner lives in la-la land. A Keyboard and a .45 has the story:
http://akeyboardanda45.blogspot.com/2007/11/police-commissioner-sylvester-johnson.html

The Adventures of Roberta X blogs on 'the mood escalator':
http://twowheeledmadwoman.blogspot.com/2007/11/mood-escalator.html

Alphecca reports that the NAACP now contends that if you defend yourself, it's racist:
http://www.alphecca.com/?p=527

Armed and Safe says that even more Illinois counties have passed pro-Second Amendment resolutions:
http://armedandsafe.blogspot.com/2007/11/more-illinois-counties-pass-pro-second.html

Blogonomicon points to commentary on Michael Sullivan that every gun owner should read:
http://blogonomicon.blogspot.com/2007/11/but-hes-only-enforcing-existing-laws.html

Dustin's Gun Blog points to a 'gun-free zone' editorial that is excellent reading:
http://dustinsgunblog.blogspot.com/2007/11/great-gun-free-zone-editorial-by-alan.html

The most beautiful blond on earth, Blonde Sagacity, posts commentary on the ACLU:
http://mobyrebuttal.blogspot.com/2007/11/aclu-watch.html

By the way, if you happen to be traveling to the Carolinas, South Carolina in particular, here are some restaurant recommendations, scenic drives, and reputable car dealerships (if you are moving here):
http://carolinacountryside.blogspot.com/2007/11/best-of-carolina-part-one.html

Second Amendment News Roundup for 11/1/07

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Focusing on guns and politics, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

Red's Trading Post reports that the jackbooted thugs have struck again:
http://redstradingpost.blogspot.com/2007/10/atf-seattle-field-division-strikes.html

Jews For the Preservation of Firearms Ownership has the complete story of the latest travesty of the jackbooted thugs here:
http://www.jpfo.org/alert20071031.htm

John Lott reports some excellent news today:
http://johnrlott.blogspot.com/2007/10/finally-iowa-campus-police-allowed-to.html

John Lott also reports that a few New York City Council members have applied for permits to buy guns:
http://johnrlott.blogspot.com/2007/10/some-new-york-city-council-members-who.html

Mike McCarville at The McCarville Report will be on TV this weekend:
http://wwwtmrcom.blogspot.com/2007/11/mccarville-pontificates-on-verdict.html

You MUST read this. The Jet Pilot has a quote from a liberal icon on the Second Amendment:
http://ajetpilot.blogspot.com/2007/10/quote.html

A Keyboard and a .45 blogs about National Ammo Day on November 19:
http://akeyboardanda45.blogspot.com/2007/11/it-is-that-time-of-year-once-again.html

Armed and Safe has an interesting read on Philadelphia's crime problem and Police Commissioner Sylvester Johnson:
http://armedandsafe.blogspot.com/2007/11/suffering-succotash-i-actually-agree.html

Cap'n Bob and the Damsel finally have their new pistols after California's punitive waiting period:
http://capnbob.us/blog/2007/11/01/the-wait-is-over-4/

Dustin's Gun Blog reports that Springfield, Ill. is engaging in yet another useless gun buy-back program:
http://dustinsgunblog.blogspot.com/2007/11/yet-another-gun-buyback-what-waste.html

ROFL! You have GOT to see this at Oscar Poppa. It's the Karl and Hillary show!:
http://oscarpoppa.us/?p=755

Xavier Thoughts posts a great piece today on the sociopathic personality, with Charles Manson as the example:
http://xavierthoughts.blogspot.com/2007/11/manson-and-other-charlatans.html

Tam at A View from the Porch comments on that quintessential hate-monger, Fred Phelps:
http://booksbikesboomsticks.blogspot.com/2007/11/sticks-and-stones-may-break-my-bones.html

Traction Control provides a link to Ron Paul's Tonight Show appearance:
http://tractioncontrol.well-regulatedmilitia.org/?p=748

The War on Guns reports that a Hillary supporter says that Tim Russert should be shot!:
http://waronguns.blogspot.com/2007/11/hillary-supporter-says-tim-russert.html

Nicki at The Liberty Zone is now back stateside after spending 18 months in Kosovo:
http://libertyzone.blogspot.com/2007/10/back-in-usa.html

Breda at The Breda Fallacy says she is making good progress in her shooting ability:
http://thebredafallacy.blogspot.com/2007/11/mental-health-day.html

Snow Flakes in Hell reports that Paul Helmke has been mouthing off about the U.S. citizenship test:
http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/?p=1836

Say Uncle has the scoop on reports that Fred Thompson got all his facts wrong on guns and the U.N. As it turns out, Thompson got ALL of his facts 100% correct!:
http://www.saysuncle.com/archives/2007/11/01/un_guns_and_thompson/

My favorite intellectual, Dr. Walter Williams, counters the notion that 'the poor are getting poorer' in the U.S.:
http://www.gmu.edu/departments/economics/wew/articles/07/ArethePoorGettingPoorer.htm

Second Amendment News Roundup for 8/24/07

Focusing on guns and politics, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

The McCarville Report posts this item entitled, 'Gadfly on the Wall,' which contains some words of wisdom on a variety of subjects, including bloggers and hanging out with gun-nuts:
http://wwwtmrcom.blogspot.com/2007/08/gadfly-on-wall_24.html

The Ninth Stage is back after a rather lengthy absence and says that Packing.org appears to be defunct:
http://ninthstage.com/index.php/2007/08/23/packingorg-2/

A Keyboard and a .45 has more updated info on the National Exercise Your Rights Day on Aug. 28:
http://akeyboardanda45.blogspot.com/2007/08/more-on-national-exercise-your-rights.html

Alphecca blogs on conservative talk radio in New York City:
http://www.alphecca.com/?p=367

Cameron Bailey offers this example of how armed citizens protect society:
http://www.cameron-bailey.com/2007/08/armed-citizens-protect-society.html

Of Arms and the Law reports that the Miami Chief of Police, who is a supporter of the Brady Campaign to Rob Us of Our Rights, is in legal hot water:
http://armsandthelaw.com/archives/2007/08/antigun_officia.php

Red's Trading Post has more good news about the growing widespread support for gun dealers who are being harassed by the ATF:
http://redstradingpost.blogspot.com/2007/08/goa-jpfo-nra-and-nssf-speak-out-for-gun.html

Say Uncle says there is hope for the future because of this:
http://www.saysuncle.com/archives/2007/08/24/hope_for_the_future-2/

Snow Flakes in Hell blogs on the idiots in the Philadelphia media:
http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/?p=1384

The Bitch Girls examine the question, is it possible to pay too much for a gun?:
http://www.thebitchgirls.us/?p=7318

Nicki at The Liberty Zone had to blow off some steam over this one:
http://libertyzone.blogspot.com/2007/08/once-again-i-have-to-put-aside-my-term.html

The War on Guns points to a good summary of the Aug. 28th event here:
http://waronguns.blogspot.com/2007/08/walls-of-city.html

Gun Law News posts the Firearms Coalition's complete schedule of events and venues that the anti-gun bigots will be using for their protests on Aug. 28:
http://www.gunlawnews.org/News/fc082307-2.html

The Volokh Conspiracy examines the debate over executive power in times of national crisis:
http://volokh.com/archives/archive_2007_08_19-2007_08_25.shtml#1187967420

The Buckeye Firearms Association has the complete Fred Thompson op-ed on gun rights entitled, 'A New York State of Mind':
http://www.buckeyefirearms.org/article3917.html

Random Ramblings of a Republitarian posts this excellent read entitled, 'Somebody Else's Problem':
http://republitarians.blogspot.com/2007/08/somebody-elses-problem.html

Second Amendment News Roundup for 8/17/07

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Images and graphics courtesy of A Human Right.

Focusing on guns and politics, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

The Bitch Girls will no longer be bitching...at least not on the blog. We are very sad to hear that Bitter Bitch is hanging it up, at least for now. We will miss her posts, which were always humorous, thoughtful, and well-written. In this post, Bitter explains her reasons for taking some time away:
http://www.thebitchgirls.us/?p=7294

Most of you know that Sebastian over at Snow Flakes in Hell is Bitter Bitch's boyfriend. Some have suggested that the two combine their blogs, which would be a great idea in our opinion:
http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/?p=1300

Of Arms and the Law posts this commentary on Judge Jack Weinstein's decision to allow NYC to sue out-of-state gun shops (and I posted an opinion piece about this on today's edition of The Liberty Sphere):
http://armsandthelaw.com/archives/2007/08/weinstein_lets.php

Red's Trading Post points out this interesting fork in the road for gun dealers:
http://redstradingpost.blogspot.com/2007/08/fork-in-road-for-gun-dealers.html

The War on Guns says that the Brady Gang and Jessie Jackson are staging a national protest against guns on August 28:
http://waronguns.blogspot.com/2007/08/bradys-call-for-national-protest-on-aug.html

Open Carry supports a national 'buy a box of ammo day' on Aug. 28 as a counter-protest to the Brady-Jackson anti-gun strut:
http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum4/4240.html

Nicki at The Liberty Zone reports that the state of New Jersey is teaming up with the ATF in its vendetta against guns, gun owners, gun shops, and gun manufacturers:
http://libertyzone.blogspot.com/2007/08/jersey-teaming-up-with-atf.html

John Lott has this example of 'the slippery slope'--the banning of twisting balloons into the shape of guns:
http://johnrlott.tripod.com/2007/08/slippery-slope-banning-twisting.html

The Madman Raves has an example of one of our favorite pastimes--looking at hot chicks with guns:
http://www.themadmanraves.com/2007/08/chicks-with-guns-ii.html

Alphecca says that Mexico is still whining about U.S. gun laws (as if they have a right to complain about ANYTHING concerning this country!):
http://www.alphecca.com/?p=345

WorldNetDaily News posts this story on a Roman Catholic priest in the Netherlands who says that Christians should begin to refer to God as 'Allah' in order to ease tensions with Muslims (ok, repeat along with me...'HORSE SHIT'):
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/staticarticles/article57178.html

The Buckeye Firearms Association has an article entitled, 'While Washington Vacations, a War Rages Here at Home':
http://www.buckeyefirearms.org/article3901.html

Mike McCarville reports that Fred Thompson has taken the lead in a South Carolina poll. The state is of immense importance in the GOP race:
http://wwwtmrcom.blogspot.com/2007/08/thompson-leads-south-carolina-poll.html

The McCarville Report also has an article concerning the fear and trembling of the mainstream media over Rupert Murdock's impending takeover of the Wall Street Journal:
http://wwwtmrcom.blogspot.com/2007/08/leland-gourley-in-friday-liberal-media.html

The Jet Pilot blogs on some disturbing news concerning a new screening system at the nation's airports. Facial expressions will now be used to screen passengers. Just think, a frown at a ticket agent may be enough to get you thrown into jail:
http://ajetpilot.blogspot.com/2007/08/new-airport-agents-check-for-danger-in.html

Second Amendment News Roundup for 8/13/07

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Graphics courtesy of A Human Right.

Focusing on guns and politics, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

The Bitch Girls post a thorough examination of the misleading headlines in the major media, which often lead persons to assume that gun control is back as a top issue facing the nation:
http://www.thebitchgirls.us/?p=7274

The Bitch Girls also have the statistics to prove that Congressional Democrats have proceeded to break every single promise they made concerning 'reform' during the 2006 election cycle:
http://www.thebitchgirls.us/?p=7265

Xavier Thoughts blogs about the growing influence of a woman who stated, 'I picked up a gun for the first time on my 45th birthday':
http://xavierthoughts.blogspot.com/2007/08/who-was-she.html

Xavier also says that the Virginia Lieutenant Governor needs our help in answering a question concerning concealed carry:
http://xavierthoughts.blogspot.com/2007/08/help-out.html

Traction Control reports that the mainstream media has once again seized on a tragedy to do some anti-gun propaganda reporting, including the use of misleading 'facts':
http://tractioncontrol.well-regulatedmilitia.org/?p=536

The McCarville Report says that Hillary Clinton went to Tulsa over the weekend and promptly raised $100,000:
http://wwwtmrcom.blogspot.com/2007/08/turpen-hillary-raises-100000-in-tulsa.html

Front Sight, Press has the story about an armed citizen who stopped an attack on two police officers on Interstate 35 in Dallas:
http://www.snubnose.info/wordpress/news/armed-citizen-stops-attack-on-two-police-officers/

Wanna know where gun control leads? Look no further than the U.K. where a couple was sentenced to 10 years in prison for merely using pepper spray. The Jet Pilot has the story here:
http://ajetpilot.blogspot.com/2007/08/pair-with-pepper-spray-sentenced.html

Snow Flakes in Hell posts an important notice concerning a challenge from the Brady gang:
http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/?p=1270

Say Uncle says that Mayor Fenty of D.C. is giving up his armed guards. Ah, Mr. Mayor, do you think announcing this publicly was prudent? As the old farmer said, 'I don't believe I would've told that!':
http://www.saysuncle.com/archives/2007/08/12/fenty_giving_up_the_armed_guards/

The War on Guns reports that a new trial has been ordered for the gun collector who was found guilty of 'possessing' a 'forbidden' firearm:
http://waronguns.blogspot.com/2007/08/new-trial-ordered-for-kwan.html

A Keyboard and a .45 has news from the world of .50 calibre shooters:
http://akeyboardanda45.blogspot.com/2007/08/news-from-world-of-50-cal-shooters.html

As always, Nicki at The Liberty Zone provides stimulating commentary, this time on the decline of private gun ownership in Massachusetts:
http://libertyzone.blogspot.com/2007/08/this-is-not-good-thing.html

Cap'n Bob has purchased a new Glock, but has run into the 'punitive delay harassment' of the state of California:
http://capnbob.us/blog/2007/08/10/tick-tock-tick-tock-tick-tock/

Blogonomicon has something you MUST see! It's entitled, 'Mr. Reasoned Discourse':
http://blogonomicon.eponym.com/blog/_archives/2007/8/10/3151799.html

Alphecca comments on the idiotic and juvenile Sunday editorial in The Washington Post that makes fun of Fred Thompson's name:
http://www.alphecca.com/?p=338

Teddy at Actions by T reports that ammunition prices are going up on September 1. Sales have been up significantly this year as well:
http://actionsbyt.blogspot.com/

The Volokh Conspiracy points to a most interesting and disturbing phenomenon among college students. It seems that Cuban leader Che Guevara has reached hero status in spite of the fact that his brutality against his own people rivals that of Hitler, Stalin, and the Khmer Rouge:
http://volokh.com/archives/archive_2007_08_05-2007_08_11.shtml#1186849063

The Volokh Conspiracy also asks a vital question--is illegal gun possession a 'violent felony'?:
http://volokh.com/archives/archive_2007_08_05-2007_08_11.shtml#1186716304

Mr. Completely provides this update on the upcoming 'Gun Bloggers Rendezvous':
http://mrcompletely.blogspot.com/2007/08/gun-blogger-airways.html

Second Amendment News Roundup for 8/9/07

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As always, we are greatly indebted to 'A Human Right' for these wonderful photos and graphics.

Here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

Snow Flakes in Hell blogs about the importance of a united gun rights community, and the fallout from H.R. 2640. I have been against the bill from the beginning, but I know others disagree. Hopefully this disagreement will not weaken our community in any way:
http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/?p=1247

Front Sight, Press has an interesting takeoff on the notion that 'gun owners are compensating for something':
http://www.snubnose.info/wordpress/rkba/gun-owners-are-compensating-for-something/

Nicki at The Liberty Zone blogs about the unthinkable, but a very real possibility in the thinking of the Founders, and a very real possibility today:
http://libertyzone.blogspot.com/2007/08/guns-baby-guns.html

Red's Trading Post has a poll that asks the question, what do you think should happen to the BATFE? By the way, remember you can contribute to Red's legal defense through Gun Owners of America, which has set up a special fund on Red's behalf:
http://redstradingpost.blogspot.com/2007/08/poll-question-what-do-you-think-should.html

The Jet Pilot has a petition that you can sign which demands the fair treatment of all gun dealers, shop owners, and gun manufacturers by the BAFTE:
http://ajetpilot.blogspot.com/2007/08/sign-petition.html

Traction Control reports that the Islamo-fascists have succeeded in turning the memorial to the brave men and women of United Flight 93, which went down on 9/11, into a memorial of the Muslim terrorists:
http://tractioncontrol.well-regulatedmilitia.org/?p=530

The Bitch Girls blog on the ridiculous state of affairs with regard to the Presidential primaries, which seem to be getting earlier and earlier. There is now a real possibility that Iowa may move its event to December, nearly a full year before the election:
http://www.thebitchgirls.us/?p=7251

The GOA has issued an alert about the McCarthy-Leahy-NRA-Brady gun bill, which has sailed through the House and the Senate Judiciary Committee without even as much as a recorded vote. This means the bill is now headed to the Senate floor for a final vote. This is a travesty, but then, you all know where I stand on this bill. 'Nuff said:
http://www.gunowners.org/a080807.htm

Blogonomicon has this to say about the GOA Alert on the McCarthy bill:
http://blogonomicon.eponym.com/blog/_archives/2007/8/8/3147457.html

A Keyboard and a .45 points to a couple of examples that show that the anti-gun argument is always full of hysterics:http://akeyboardanda45.blogspot.com/2007/08/anti-gun-argument-always-pure-hysterics.html

Second Amendment News Roundup for 8/7/07

Here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

A Keyboard and a .45 says that for an organization that seemingly is working its way out of a job, the BATFE sure is spending more and more of our tax dollars:
http://akeyboardanda45.blogspot.com/2007/08/batf-spending-your-money.html

Alphecca reports that the New York Times is now on a vendetta against gun bloggers:
http://www.alphecca.com/?p=327

Alphecca also points to an excellent report in a Canadian newspaper about the number of gun owners who commit murder vs. the number of persons with a prior record who commit murder (carefully note the percentages):
http://www.alphecca.com/?p=328

The Jet Pilot blogs on firearms training and has some recommendations:
http://ajetpilot.blogspot.com/2007/08/firearms-training.html

Say Uncle has some thoughts on why the anti-gun bloggers have failed thus far to gain readers or to change minds:
http://www.saysuncle.com/archives/2007/08/06/reasoned_discourse-2/

Of Arms and the Law has more on the Black Muslim Bakery killing in Oakland:
http://armsandthelaw.com/archives/2007/08/more_on_the_oak.php

Border Sense has some shocking statistics about illegal aliens--all verified. For example, 95% of warrants for murder in Los Angeles are for illegal aliens, 83% of warrants for murder in Phoenix are for illegal aliens, and 86% of warrants for murder in Albuquerque are for illegal aliens. Read the rest here:
http://bordersense.com/legal_immigration_numbers.asp

My favorite intellectual, Dr. Walter Williams, has an excellent read on private vs. socialized healthcare:
http://www.gmu.edu/departments/economics/wew/articles/07/health%20care.htm

Congrats to Mike McCarville on his first anniversary of taking The McCarville Report online:
http://wwwtmrcom.blogspot.com/2007/08/tmros-first-online-anniversary.html

Traction Control has an inventory update on handguns and long guns:
http://tractioncontrol.well-regulatedmilitia.org/?p=524

The Buckeye Firearms Association says that Ohio will begin debate about the Castle Doctrine TODAY. The Brady gang has already sprung into action:
http://www.buckeyefirearms.org/article3886.html

John Lott reports on the results of the Manchester Republican Party fundraiser that centered around firing machine guns:
http://johnrlott.tripod.com/2007/08/fund-raising-with-blast.html

Red's Trading Post reports, among other things, that members of Congress are beginning to take notice of his plight with the ATF, and they are not happy with this rogue arm of the Justice Department:
http://redstradingpost.blogspot.com/2007/08/doj-visits-by-10am-today.html

The War on Guns has an excellent guest editorial on the downside of liberty:
http://waronguns.blogspot.com/2007/08/guest-editorial-downsides-of-liberty.html

The Liberty Zone posts commentary on Sacramento's gun control delusions:
http://libertyzone.blogspot.com/2007/08/more-gun-control-delusions.html

The Bitch Girls' muse must be smiling on them today. They take a creative, humorous look at the gun control freak who wonders why there are not more anti-gun blogs:
http://www.thebitchgirls.us/?p=7246

Snow Flakes in Hell issues a special alert to gun owners in New Jersey, and for good reason:
http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/?p=1232

Front Sight, Press comments on Democratic Presidential candidate Bill Richardson's movement from being a pro-gun, NRA-endorsed candidate to a gun control freak:
http://www.snubnose.info/wordpress/rkba/john-farnam-on-bill-richardsons-gun-flip-flop/

Blogonomicon points to a description of point shooting--very helpful for those new to handgun shooting:
http://blogonomicon.eponym.com/blog/_archives/2007/8/6/3143090.html

Cap'n Bob reports on the Damsel's skill in using firearms and has the video to prove it:
http://capnbob.us/blog/2007/08/06/respectable-woman/