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UN Review Conference Adopts Text Renewing Commitment to Prevent, Combat, Eradicate Illicit Trade in Small Arms, Light Weapons
Written by reg mathuszObama’s DOJ Grants ATF New Gun Grab Authority
Written by reg mathuszATF is not the DEA. Please register to vote if you sre noy already. http://freedomoutpost.com/2012/09/obamas-doj-grants-atf-new-gun-grab-authority/#.UFFTgrNe8rQ.twitter
‘Unnerving’: Conventions A Police Dress Rehearsal For Post-Election Civil Unrest? « Pat Dollard
Written by reg mathuszThis article on cities becoming militarized echoes my own sentiment and observations of Seattle's executive decrees of gun free zones. http://patdollard.com/2012/09/unnerving-conventions-a-dress-rehearsal-for-the-police-state/
Official now: Democratic Party Platform is Anti-Gun (duh)
Written by reg mathuszThe 2012 DNC Platform calls for reinstatement on the ban on "assault weapons."
What makes me mad is that they act like the ban expired yesterday and its lack of being renewed is responsible for recent oubreaks of violence.
The 1994 Assault Weapons Ban expired 8 years ago!
If the ban was still in effect and the rash of shootings still occurred what would they say then? Well, MORE "common sense" regulations, of course!
It's a win-win for the anti's!
Regulation is a slippery slope. First it is "assault weapons" and "high capacity feeding devices." Next it will be sniper rifles (hunting guns), assault shotguns (your pump shotgun). Don't believe me? There was a recent article about a shooting that called the 45ACP 1911 7-shot pistol used by the shooter as being some sort of man-stopper not suitable for civilian use! In fact, the author lamented that the assault weapons ban would not ban 1911's!
What would that author say about your firearm? I am pretty sure it would not be flattering.
How about "military" weapons not being suitable for civilian use or that the Framers only intended muskets? (Funny, how the 1st Amendment still seems to pertain to the internet, electronic media, and social networking though).
It's not that the Constitution is a living document, or that Democrats such as Michael Moore are able to channel the Founding Fathers, it is that they selectively read and interpret what they want. Anyone can read USC and see who the Militias are (there are two--the organized, and unorganized militias). But they choose not to, and twist the truth because of convenience.
Forget AR15s and hicap pistols--former military issue firearms are: 1911s, da revolvers, sa (cowboy) revolvers, bolt action rifles, and pump shotguns. Not to mention the muskets that anti-gunners claim that we should only be allowed.
Remember when Feinstein said that if she had enough votes that should go house to house and confiscate all firearms? This is a former Speaker of the House, who incidentally spoke at the DNC Convention tonight.
It's not bizarro-world. It's the DNC.
Choose wisely in November, or bizarro-world will become our nightmare reality.
Official now: Democratic Party Platform is Anti-Gun (duh)
Written by reg mathuszThe 2012 DNC Platform calls for reinstatement on the ban on "assault weapons."
What makes me mad is that they act like the ban expired yesterday and its lack of being renewed is responsible for recent oubreaks of violence.
The 1994 Assault Weapons Ban expired 8 years ago!
If the ban was still in effect and the rash of shootings still occurred what would they say then? Well, MORE "common sense" regulations, of course!
It's a win-win for the anti's!
Regulation is a slippery slope. First it is "assault weapons" and "high capacity feeding devices." Next it will be sniper rifles (hunting guns), assault shotguns (your pump shotgun). Don't believe me? There was a recent article about a shooting that called the 45ACP 1911 7-shot pistol used by the shooter as being some sort of man-stopper not suitable for civilian use! In fact, the author lamented that the assault weapons ban would not ban 1911's!
What would that author say about your firearm? I am pretty sure it would not be flattering.
How about "military" weapons not being suitable for civilian use or that the Framers only intended muskets? (Funny, how the 1st Amendment still seems to pertain to the internet, electronic media, and social networking though).
It's not that the Constitution is a living document, or that Democrats such as Michael Moore are able to channel the Founding Fathers, it is that they selectively read and interpret what they want. Anyone can read USC and see who the Militias are (there are two--the organized, and unorganized militias). But they choose not to, and twist the truth because of convenience.
Forget AR15s and hicap pistols--former military issue firearms are: 1911s, da revolvers, sa (cowboy) revolvers, bolt action rifles, and pump shotguns. Not to mention the muskets that anti-gunners claim that we should only be allowed.
Remember when Feinstein said that if she had enough votes that should go house to house and confiscate all firearms? This is a former Speaker of the House, who incidentally spoke at the DNC Convention tonight.
It's not bizarro-world. It's the DNC.
Choose wisely in November, or bizarro-world will become our nightmare reality.
School District Forces Deaf Preschooler Named Hunter to Change Name Sign
Written by reg mathuszAre you freaking kidding me???????
BLM declares Burning Man Second Amendment-free zone - National gun rights | Examiner.com
Written by reg mathuszhmm...Federal Agencies declaring "gun free zones" ad hoc? Not good. http://www.examiner.com/article/blm-declares-burning-man-second-amendment-free-zone?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20Gunblogsorg%20(GunBlogs.org)
Kim Kardashian Shoots! What It Means For YouGirl's Guide to Guns
Written by reg mathuszOK, some will be mad at me but I had to post this. It is in my continued effort to show that there are celebrities out there that are not against firearms. You wouldn't necessarily know that with every d-lister and a-c listers with armed security and gated wall homes commenting on gun violence lately. So, for your amusement, Kim Kardashian skeet shooting with a "rifle gun": http://girlsguidetoguns.com/2012/08/24/kim-kardashian-shoots/
The Volokh Conspiracy » Attorney General Holder grants BATFE expanded forfeiture powers
Written by reg mathuszto borrow an old campaign slogan....If you are not outraged--you are not paying attention. http://www.volokh.com/2012/08/29/attorney-general-holder-grants-batfe-expanded-forfeiture-powers/
Gun Makers May Leave if N.Y. and Conn. Pass Microstamping Laws
Written by reg mathuszMore...
And these are the only ones with sufficient training?! | Guns, Cars, and Tech
Written by reg mathuszInteresting and counter to the anti's purported theories that guns somehow make people criminal. Australia Warns America: Don’t Let Them Take Your Guns! http://t.co/ZRAWPuuz
News media unapolegetic as they downgrade bullet proof vest to tactical vest
Written by reg mathuszI haven't written much about the Aurora shooting because there has been too much written about it already. Seems that everyone is an expert and already has their opinion made up.
One of the things that could be seen first hand was the news media's willingness to report anything whether it be fact, lie, or just plain made up (The Tea Party connection was was just wrong, and they knew it!)
A big mistake quietly covered up was the news coverage of that said the shooter was wearing a bullet-proof vest and 'head to toe' body armor. Pictures and even receipts confiscated showed it wasn't.
However, they now call it an urban assault or tactical vest without apology. But the damage is done-- countless arguments are made based on this regardless that he surrenderred without police firing a shot. Countless experts also seem to think body armor makes you invincible. Star Wars' storm troopers and countless law enforcement, who put their lives on the line every day, are not.
Like I said, people are experts and have made up their mind.
Unfortunately, this has caused a number of law enforcement distributors to further restrict body armor. Politics.
Personally, I think more people should have body armor. In fact, I wish everyone in that theater on that fateful day had been wearing a bullet proof vest.
Sadly, had the shooter (he doesn't deserve his name repeated) known that everyone there was 'invincible' he would have probably picked another 'gun free zone.'
Pretty good article. More unbiased that most of the news about the ATT. Interesting that it ends with 90 countries support the Treaty when 190+ were needed. Less than half.
Also, interesting that they blame the U.S. for its failure (fine with me) but didn't mention that 51 U.S. Senators signed the letter to the White House stating their opposition (remember Senate needs to approve Treaties by 2/3 vote).
The Hindu : News / International : U.N. arms trade treaty fails.
