Captain Renews NRA Membership

A good article about the dangers of compromise. Don't fall into the trap that both sides initial starting positions are equal and that a compromise is called for. Usually, a compromise is a disaster for both parties. http://www.captainsjournal.com/2011/04/03/i-renewed-my-nra-membership-today/

How things went on 3-2-10 at SCOTUS

According to Cato Institute...Gun Rights are likely to be secure...Liberty again likely to suffer.

LINK:http://www.cato-at-liberty.org/2010/03/02/gun-rights-secure-liberty-less-so/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Cato-at-liberty+(Cato+at+Liberty)

Very important SCOTUS arguments today. 03-02-10

Good summary of the importance of today's SCOTUS arguments

http://www.examiner.com/x-4525-Seattle-Gun-Rights-Examiner~y2010m3d1-All-eyes-on-Supreme-Court-Tuesday-for-Chicago-gun-ban-showdown

Gun Owners Against Illegal Mayors

Stunning to read this website. 'There oughta be a law!!"


LINK: http://www.stopillegalmayors.com/

Florida Loophole

The new definition of "loophole" is "people doing something legally that I don't like!"

LINK: http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/2010/02/05/the-florida-loophole/

Ummm, What's that?

Say What?

I'm a big supporter of open carry. I believe that an armed society is a polite society. I also believe that criminals (by definition) break laws, so passing laws to restrict guns only affects law abiding citizens. Who can argue with the logic. There are some that say, "Well, if you have a gun on your side, you are likely to overreact and shoot somebody." I counter that with, "Well, how about if I am being attacked by a 6'8" 350 lb killer, how do I stay alive?"

My friend, Chop, sent me a bunch of slogans fit for bumperstickers. I like them.

1. An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.
2. A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone.
3. Colt: The original point and click interface.
4. Gun control is not about guns; it's about control.
5. If guns are outlawed, can we use swords?
6. If guns cause crime, then pencils cause misspelled words.
7. Free men do not ask permission to bear arms.

8. If you don't know your rights, you don't have any.
9. Those who trade liberty for security have neither.
10. The United States Constitution (c) 1791.. All Rights Reserved.
11. What part of 'shall not be infringed' do you not understand?
12. The Second Amendment is in place in case the politicians ignore the others.
13. 64,999,987 firearms owners killed no one yesterday.
14. Guns only have two enemies; rust and politicians.
15. Know guns, know peace, know safety. No guns, no peace, no safety.
16. You don't shoot to kill; you shoot to stay alive.
17. 911: Government sponsored Dial-a-Prayer.
18. Assault is a behavior, not a device.
19. Criminals love gun control; it makes their jobs safer.
20. If guns cause crime, then matches cause arson.
21. Only a government that is afraid of its citizens tries to control them.
22. You have only the rights you are willing to fight for.
23. Enforce the gun control laws we ALREADY have; don't make more.
24. When you remove the people's right to bear arms, you create slaves.
25. The American Revolution would never have happened with gun control.

LINK:

http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/20/msnbc-on-race-baiting-gun-segment-um-we-were-speaking-generally/

LINK:

http://www.armedandresponsible.com/

In twenty years...

I hope the United States of America lasts that long...


From what I know from history, our path seems eerily similar to past civilizations.

"Independence" in the Style of Motivational Posters

Okay, you all have seen the style of the Motivational Posters and the Demotivational Posters that followed.

This one is my favorite:

The quote, if you can't read it here is, "I wold never invade the United States. There would be a gun behind every blade of grass." --Isoroku Yamamoto

I hope that this remains the case.

Mayor Bloomberg (NYC) thinks he knows best for Virginia

Alright, this has got to stop! The idea behind the states was that each state could set its own laws and people could vote with their feet. Those states with the best laws would benefit the most. This is disturbing. The mayor of New York City is wanting to rewrite the laws in Virginina. Screw you! Just because you have taken NYC down the crapper doesn't mean you can or should be involved in any way with Virginia.
Oh, and you'll notice that the amazing John Lott is cited in this editorial. If you want to read the facts and relationships between Guns and Crime, then read his book "More Guns, Less Crime." In four words, that about sums it up.

LINK:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/apr/16/bloomberg-invades-virginia/