D.C. vs. Parker Supreme Court AppealWhatever right the Second Amendment guarantees, it does not require the District to stand by while its citizens die. -- District of Columbia Attorney General Linda Singer commenting on the Appeal of the D.C. v Parker decision.
We gather the District of Columbia's legal staff isn't quite sure what rights the 2nd Amendment guarantees, but whatever it is, it doesn't apply to them!
Opinion Polls shows support for gun rights
This is bad news for the likes of the Brady Campaign, Jesse Jackson, NYC Mayor Bloomberg and others.
Zogby International early this month found in a poll of 1,020 Americans that 66 percent of the American voting public sees no need for new gun control laws.
A recent Internet survey by the Washington Post's freely distributed Express revealed that 85 percent of 1,658 poll respondents favored allowing college students who have permits to carry guns on campus.
This is bad news for the likes of the Brady Campaign, Jesse Jackson, NYC Mayor Bloomberg and others.
Zogby International early this month found in a poll of 1,020 Americans that 66 percent of the American voting public sees no need for new gun control laws.
A recent Internet survey by the Washington Post's freely distributed Express revealed that 85 percent of 1,658 poll respondents favored allowing college students who have permits to carry guns on campus.
California Senator would disarm disaster victims
In discussions of civil unrest, such as that following hurricane Katrina, California State Senator Jack Scott (D-Pasadena) said he would be pleased if the governor would order confiscation of firearms in the home. California NRA members posted a short video on YouTube slamming Scott.
While California doesn't have hurricanes, it does have earthquakes and it doesn't take too much imagination to envision how ugly things could get if most of the 6.8 million residents around San Francisco Bay were suddenly thrust into chaos. I would think his response would be no different if the emergency had a societal cause -- like the Rodney King riots - that spread beyond a limited area.
In either case, police resources would be stretched very thin, even with whatever National Guard units that could be deployed. Neighbors who could band together to protect their own neighborhoods would be intentionally stripped of their ability to defend against looters or malcontents by an illegal decree.
That Senator Scott would ask the Governor to divert scarce, overworked police resources from stopping crime to confiscate lawfully owned firearms just shows he is from another planet. Voice your opinion to Senator Scott at http://dist21.casen.govoffice.com/
In discussions of civil unrest, such as that following hurricane Katrina, California State Senator Jack Scott (D-Pasadena) said he would be pleased if the governor would order confiscation of firearms in the home. California NRA members posted a short video on YouTube slamming Scott.
While California doesn't have hurricanes, it does have earthquakes and it doesn't take too much imagination to envision how ugly things could get if most of the 6.8 million residents around San Francisco Bay were suddenly thrust into chaos. I would think his response would be no different if the emergency had a societal cause -- like the Rodney King riots - that spread beyond a limited area.
In either case, police resources would be stretched very thin, even with whatever National Guard units that could be deployed. Neighbors who could band together to protect their own neighborhoods would be intentionally stripped of their ability to defend against looters or malcontents by an illegal decree.
That Senator Scott would ask the Governor to divert scarce, overworked police resources from stopping crime to confiscate lawfully owned firearms just shows he is from another planet. Voice your opinion to Senator Scott at http://dist21.casen.govoffice.com/
Katrina Kountdown
It has been two years since New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and his police illegally confiscated legally owned firearms from N.O. citizens. Despite the efforts of lawyers, the city has refused to return the guns to their owners and continues to stonewall efforts to do so. The real question is when will either the Federal judge or the Second Amendment lawyers grow a pair and demand the arrest and prosecution of Nagin and his bureaucrats for willful civil rights violations (2nd, 4th and 5th amendment rights).
Nagin made his effrontery worse by showing up for the "civil rights march" for in Jena Louisiana. Apparently, the only civil rights Nagin is concerned with are those that will give him favorable press coverage.
It has been two years since New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and his police illegally confiscated legally owned firearms from N.O. citizens. Despite the efforts of lawyers, the city has refused to return the guns to their owners and continues to stonewall efforts to do so. The real question is when will either the Federal judge or the Second Amendment lawyers grow a pair and demand the arrest and prosecution of Nagin and his bureaucrats for willful civil rights violations (2nd, 4th and 5th amendment rights).
Nagin made his effrontery worse by showing up for the "civil rights march" for in Jena Louisiana. Apparently, the only civil rights Nagin is concerned with are those that will give him favorable press coverage.
Woes for Gun Control
We note the resignation of vehemently anti-gun Broward County (FL) sheriff Ken Jenne amidst a corruption investigation involving federal tax evasion and mail fraud charges. Looks like the Brady Campaign lost yet another spokesperson for their cause.
And then there is this about CeaseFire
The Illinois Auditor General released a 28-page audit of the CeaseFire violence prevention group detailing misappropriation of funds, receiving money outside of the parameters of payment agreements and having work started by its partners without written agreements. See the article here.
We note the resignation of vehemently anti-gun Broward County (FL) sheriff Ken Jenne amidst a corruption investigation involving federal tax evasion and mail fraud charges. Looks like the Brady Campaign lost yet another spokesperson for their cause.
And then there is this about CeaseFire
The Illinois Auditor General released a 28-page audit of the CeaseFire violence prevention group detailing misappropriation of funds, receiving money outside of the parameters of payment agreements and having work started by its partners without written agreements. See the article here.
Oregon Teacher Challenges Campus Gun Prohibition
An Oregon teacher is challenging the anti-gun policy of her school board. The teacher has a valid carry permit as well as a restraining order against her ex-husband. She fears for her and her daughter's safety, as many women in similar circumstances might. Oregon law prohibits local governments, that would include school boards, from restricting possession of firearms by concealed firearm permit holders. Despite this, however, the so-called "educators" in the school board claim they can ignore the statute because... well, because they can.
"It's our responsibility to provide a safe learning environment for our students and a safe working environment for our employees," schools attorney Tim Gerking said in an interview late last week. "We feel that would not be fostered by allowing folks, whether they have the authority or not, to bring weapons onto campus, in particular firearms — loaded firearms."
If what Mr. Gerking says is true, then shouldn't he insist on disarming police officers, when they enter the campus too? Even though they have "authority" it would be logical that cops leave their guns at the station rather than bring them onto campus. Or are the police exempt because they are somehow imbued with magic powers?
Engraved Firearms
Over the years I have seen firearms engraved in dozens of different ways and styles. Some don't appeal to me based on the style or the execution, but some just take my breath away. While the expense of most engraved guns means many folks don't shoot them very often, a couple of engravers I have spoken with say they always appreciate seeing one being fired or carried. It means the craftsmanship is being seen by others and the gun isn't just a piece of rarely seen artwork. One engraver who offers his services is just finishing work on a S&W Model 27 revolver and the work is breathtakingly handsome.
The work shown here is by Wayne D'Angelo who used to engrave guns for Smith & Wesson as well as Colt. This is the appearance before sending the gun out for rebluing.
This is classic "bank note" style engraving that really enhances the look of any handgun. This full-coverage job turns a run of the mill 3 1/2" barreled Model 27 into something unique and eye catching.
Want to surprise a loved one with a new gun but you want it to be extra special? Consider engraving. You don't need use full-coverage to set it apart from the mass-produced guns out there. Simply engraving your loved one's name along with some embellishment that represents them, their favorite sport, a university logo, their military service unit or something similar will make for a treasured gift. If you are interested in engraving services you can see more at Wayne D'Angelo's website http://dangeloengraving.com/.
No, Wayne hasn't paid us for this plug nor do we have any arrangement with him. An artist's work speaks for itself and Wayne's work speaks volumes.