If you are proud to be an American, thank a Veteran. Even if you aren't proud to be an American, thank a Vet, too. Their sacrifice has allowed your right to be disgruntled with whatever you want, without fear of persecution.
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.
According to http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html, "Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery." The holiday was not an instant hit. By 1890, all Northern states had recognized the holiday, but it wasn't until after World War 1 that the Southern states joined in.
All soldiers swear to uphold the Constitution of the United States, and therefore, swear to defend your Right to own a firearm. So, while you are enjoying your day off, BBQ'ing with some friends, watching a variety of sporting events, or playing at the lake, take a moment to think about those who have served our country and those currently serving.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Buy a car, get a gun for free
It's not new. It's been done before. Nevertheless, it's still great to see.
A care dealer is offering either a $250 gas car or a free handgun with the purchase of every car. The owner says, it has quadrupled his typical sales. He started the special because, "... of Barack Obama. He said all those people in the Midwest, you've got to have compassion for them because they're clinging to their guns and their Bibles. I found that quite offensive."
Damned right, buddy. You really have to like this guy. "We all go to church on Sunday and we all carry guns," said Muller. "I've got a gun in my pocket right now. I have a rifle in my truck. We've got to shoot the coyotes out here, they're attacking our cows, our chickens. We're not clinging to nothing. We're just damn glad to live in a free country where you can have a gun if you want. This is the way it ought to be." So far, only two people have refused guns.
I do hope, though, they have someone doing the standard background checks on these people.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080523/od_nm/missouri_gun_dc;_ylt=AnTAmnTLehZWC6oBChtnFDSs0NUE
A care dealer is offering either a $250 gas car or a free handgun with the purchase of every car. The owner says, it has quadrupled his typical sales. He started the special because, "... of Barack Obama. He said all those people in the Midwest, you've got to have compassion for them because they're clinging to their guns and their Bibles. I found that quite offensive."
Damned right, buddy. You really have to like this guy. "We all go to church on Sunday and we all carry guns," said Muller. "I've got a gun in my pocket right now. I have a rifle in my truck. We've got to shoot the coyotes out here, they're attacking our cows, our chickens. We're not clinging to nothing. We're just damn glad to live in a free country where you can have a gun if you want. This is the way it ought to be." So far, only two people have refused guns.
I do hope, though, they have someone doing the standard background checks on these people.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080523/od_nm/missouri_gun_dc;_ylt=AnTAmnTLehZWC6oBChtnFDSs0NUE
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Yeahh
Hopefully, it's a precedent...
The South Carolina State Supreme Court ruled that the age for legal ownership of handguns should be lowered from 21 to 18. Most states have a 21 or older law for handgun ownership. While I can certain question the maturity of some 18 year olds, I thoroughly agree that if you are old enough to fight and die for your country in the Armed Forces, you are old enough to make the decision to purchase a handgun.
Good Job South Carolina.
http://www.thestate.com/local/story/410185.html
The South Carolina State Supreme Court ruled that the age for legal ownership of handguns should be lowered from 21 to 18. Most states have a 21 or older law for handgun ownership. While I can certain question the maturity of some 18 year olds, I thoroughly agree that if you are old enough to fight and die for your country in the Armed Forces, you are old enough to make the decision to purchase a handgun.
Good Job South Carolina.
http://www.thestate.com/local/story/410185.html
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Do as I say...Not as i do
http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/958879,CST-NWS-mell20.article
Apparently, Richard Mell, one of the Chicago's Alderman, and the guy who crafted chicago's horrible handgun ban, forgot to re-register his handguns. Yes, that's right.. He forgot. Yeah, right. He crafted a law that forces Chicago citizens to register their guns every year.
----"Mell said he first realized he was in violation of the re-registration requirement about a year ago. When he tried to re-register his guns belatedly, the Chicago Police Department's Gun Registration Section refused to bend the rules. Mell appealed that ruling to the city's Department of Administrative Hearings but decided to re-write the law instead."When we looked at the law, we saw the possibility of winning [the appeal] wasn't gonna happen," he said."----
Actually, the first thing he did is play the "Do you know who I am?" card. The policeman, to his credit told him, "No" and went by the letter of the law.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/blogentries/index.html?bbPostId=CzD25oBQIEwogCz1udhLdZHUmBBCl6w36xNBhHBCt0Dc745khB&bbParentWidgetId=B8k88rWwXopuz5STgLeVwBLu
Being the big shot Alderman that he is, and knowing that he was in the wrong, how did he try to fix it? Well, he tried to rewrite the law to allow for a grace period of 30 days. Must be nice to simply change the law upon your convenience.
---"During the monthlong window, gun owners who attempted to re-register their guns between May 1, 2007, and April 1, 2008, only to be rejected on grounds the registrations had lapsed would be allowed to re-register without penalty."---
Yeah.. he backdated the initiation of the bill, so he doesn't get penalized. How nifty is that?
However, it gets better. Even thought he Alderman has a gun, you cannot buy one anymore in Chicago. They have been banned from new purchase since 1982. Must be nice.
Apparently, Richard Mell, one of the Chicago's Alderman, and the guy who crafted chicago's horrible handgun ban, forgot to re-register his handguns. Yes, that's right.. He forgot. Yeah, right. He crafted a law that forces Chicago citizens to register their guns every year.
----"Mell said he first realized he was in violation of the re-registration requirement about a year ago. When he tried to re-register his guns belatedly, the Chicago Police Department's Gun Registration Section refused to bend the rules. Mell appealed that ruling to the city's Department of Administrative Hearings but decided to re-write the law instead."When we looked at the law, we saw the possibility of winning [the appeal] wasn't gonna happen," he said."----
Actually, the first thing he did is play the "Do you know who I am?" card. The policeman, to his credit told him, "No" and went by the letter of the law.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/blogentries/index.html?bbPostId=CzD25oBQIEwogCz1udhLdZHUmBBCl6w36xNBhHBCt0Dc745khB&bbParentWidgetId=B8k88rWwXopuz5STgLeVwBLu
Being the big shot Alderman that he is, and knowing that he was in the wrong, how did he try to fix it? Well, he tried to rewrite the law to allow for a grace period of 30 days. Must be nice to simply change the law upon your convenience.
---"During the monthlong window, gun owners who attempted to re-register their guns between May 1, 2007, and April 1, 2008, only to be rejected on grounds the registrations had lapsed would be allowed to re-register without penalty."---
Yeah.. he backdated the initiation of the bill, so he doesn't get penalized. How nifty is that?
However, it gets better. Even thought he Alderman has a gun, you cannot buy one anymore in Chicago. They have been banned from new purchase since 1982. Must be nice.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
OPPPS
Apparently.. the "professionals" either aren't so professional or just plain careless.
http://www.kpho.com/education/16341159/detail.html
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. -- A firearms instructor in southern Massachusetts has been assigned to other duties after his gun accidentally went off while he was teaching a class on weapons safety.
Officials said the Glock handgun discharged while Maj. Donald Lamar was demonstrating to Bristol County deputy sheriffs how to safely holster the weapon. The bullet ripped a hole in Lamar's pants but missed his leg and foot. Sheriff Thomas Hodgson said the officer made a "gross error in judgment" by not emptying the weapon before the class last week.
Lamar, a certified firearms instructor since 2005, was transferred to another division and will not carry a firearm while the incident is being investigated.
http://www.kpho.com/education/16341159/detail.html
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. -- A firearms instructor in southern Massachusetts has been assigned to other duties after his gun accidentally went off while he was teaching a class on weapons safety.
Officials said the Glock handgun discharged while Maj. Donald Lamar was demonstrating to Bristol County deputy sheriffs how to safely holster the weapon. The bullet ripped a hole in Lamar's pants but missed his leg and foot. Sheriff Thomas Hodgson said the officer made a "gross error in judgment" by not emptying the weapon before the class last week.
Lamar, a certified firearms instructor since 2005, was transferred to another division and will not carry a firearm while the incident is being investigated.
Monday, May 19, 2008
The Heat of the moment
It was 110 degrees, officially, in Phoenix, Arizona today. Mind you, this is the temperature at the airport. I drove by a business with a clock/thermometer today at thought it said 112 degrees. 110, 112... it's still hot as hell.
All this heat makes for a rough time concealing your weapons. The standard dress here during the summer is shorts and a t-shirt. With all this heat, that loose fitting shirt you started with when you walked out the front door is sticking to your body within moments. Soooo, where do you hide a pistol?
This is where it gets tough. You cannot wear a fanny pack--that's a dead giveaway. You cannot wear a thick holster as it sticks out. Summertime in Arizona is time for smaller guns. Put away the 1911's, larger Glocks, and other mid to full sized guns. Out come the compacts, subcompacts, and snubbies. Thin and high-rise holsters are the usual. Some people just drop these smaller, lighter guns into their pant pockets. While I have done this in the past, I worries about lint and other crap i accumulate in my pocket ending up harming the function of my weapon at a time when I might need it most.
Personally, I carry a Taurus Millennium or Subcompact Springfield xD, both in 9mm, into a tiny, neoprene Mikes Sidekick holder that fits perfectly into my pocket.
All this heat makes for a rough time concealing your weapons. The standard dress here during the summer is shorts and a t-shirt. With all this heat, that loose fitting shirt you started with when you walked out the front door is sticking to your body within moments. Soooo, where do you hide a pistol?
This is where it gets tough. You cannot wear a fanny pack--that's a dead giveaway. You cannot wear a thick holster as it sticks out. Summertime in Arizona is time for smaller guns. Put away the 1911's, larger Glocks, and other mid to full sized guns. Out come the compacts, subcompacts, and snubbies. Thin and high-rise holsters are the usual. Some people just drop these smaller, lighter guns into their pant pockets. While I have done this in the past, I worries about lint and other crap i accumulate in my pocket ending up harming the function of my weapon at a time when I might need it most.
Personally, I carry a Taurus Millennium or Subcompact Springfield xD, both in 9mm, into a tiny, neoprene Mikes Sidekick holder that fits perfectly into my pocket.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Another gun buyback
There's another gun buyback in progress. Have we not learned anything? Do we realize that these buybacks effect nothing and help no one???
http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=688393
"Lawmaker Chris Higgins of Albany introduced a resolution Monday night to the County Legislature requesting Sheriff Jim Campbell and District Attorney David Soares to set up the buy-back and grant amnesty to those turning in illegal weapons."
The only thing these things ever do is clean crappy, broken guns that people would never use anyhow. They are a drain of real resources from the government and police agencies that could be used for real issues, like ummm, I don't know...school improvements, catching bad guys, giving teachers raises, and training police.
Even supporters of this say it's a bad idea: "However, she questioned the value of buying the handguns, saying she's been told that the ones turned in "are not valuable, they may be broken, or people don't want to be questioned."
The Sheriff stated, "We're hopeful that the program will be successful in that we will receive handguns from the streets," he said. "However, I would be surprised if that turns out to be the case."
Enough said...
http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=688393
"Lawmaker Chris Higgins of Albany introduced a resolution Monday night to the County Legislature requesting Sheriff Jim Campbell and District Attorney David Soares to set up the buy-back and grant amnesty to those turning in illegal weapons."
The only thing these things ever do is clean crappy, broken guns that people would never use anyhow. They are a drain of real resources from the government and police agencies that could be used for real issues, like ummm, I don't know...school improvements, catching bad guys, giving teachers raises, and training police.
Even supporters of this say it's a bad idea: "However, she questioned the value of buying the handguns, saying she's been told that the ones turned in "are not valuable, they may be broken, or people don't want to be questioned."
The Sheriff stated, "We're hopeful that the program will be successful in that we will receive handguns from the streets," he said. "However, I would be surprised if that turns out to be the case."
Enough said...
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