Notes from the Resistance
Would red flag laws have stopped the Lakewood Church shooter? [More] Not “Would keeping someone who can’t be trusted with a gun in custodial care have stopped the Lakewood Church shooter”? Not “Would keeping an illegal immigrant out of the country in the firts place have stopped the Lakewood Church shooter”? Just “Let’s eviscerate due … Continue reading “If Wishes were Fishes”
That trans criminal alien nutjob voted? [More] What are the odds it wasn’t for a Republican? [Via Michael G] Related UPDATES We’re the Only Ones Agonizing enough. [Via bondmen] Long record of red flags… [More] [Via JG]
Shaquille O’Neal helping sponsor gun buyback program in Dallas [More] When are departments going to learn “star cop” liabilities can outweigh any perceived PR value? Let’s hope if one of the ignorant people he’s urging to handle and transport a gun ends up shooting someone that victims and survivors go after Shaq’s deep pockets. And … Continue reading “Jump the Shaq”
Mayor Justin Bibb and the Cleveland Foundation have announced the first recipients of grants from Cleveland’s violence-prevention fund, which the mayor describes as an historic, long-term investment in public safety. [More] No doubt they have cost/benefit metrics to document how much violence will be prevented…? They don’t? They have no idea? This is simply a … Continue reading “Fun Times in Cleveland Again”
“So some states have what are often referred to as Red Flag Laws or extreme risk protection orders which enable a judge to temporarily take away the guns of individuals who have demonstrated in some way to be threats to themselves or others,” said Associate Professor of American politics at Case Western, Matt Lacombe. [More] … Continue reading “On the Fast Track to Tenure”
Texas developer disputes political claims Colony Ridge is haven for unlawful immigrants [More] That’s not what some are claiming. Good thing this has nothing to do with that “single issue.” And I have that on good authority. [Via JG]
Gallego prioritizes housing, immigration issues at all-Spanish town hall held in Phoenix [More] Good thing this has nothing to do with that “single issue.” And I have that on good authority. Still no serious takers, though… [Via JG]
The guns will be collected anonymously, unloaded and stored in a locked safe. They will be turned in to Cleveland Police Department’s 4th precinct headquarters every day. [More] Brandon can accept transfers without background checks? And with “prohibited persons” on staff? Does ATF know about this? Hey, they don’t have a “No Guns” sticker on … Continue reading “If You See Something Say Something”
Newark cardinal asks Americans to voluntarily forgo right to guns [More] After all, where better to take our moral guidance from than the Archdiocese of Newark? Here’s a better idea: You guys first. There’s something more than a little bit blasphemous about a fool presuming to speak with true authority. So naturally, they’re talking about … Continue reading “Ruse of the Fisherman”
The $8 million settlement between Mesa and Laney Sweet for the death of her husband has finally been funded, according to Sweet’s attorney. The settlement was originally reached back in November 2022, nearly seven years after former Mesa police Officer Philip “Mitch” Brailsford killed Daniel Shaver, shooting him five times in a hotel hallway in … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Settling Enough”
The Cuyahoga County case came after Delvonte Philpotts was indicted in 2017 on charges of rape, kidnapping and assault. Prosecutors later dropped those charges, but before they did, Cleveland police found pictures Philpotts posted to social media showing him standing outside his home with a pistol. Police got a search warrant, found the gun in … Continue reading “‘No, No!’ Said the Queen. ‘Sentence First — Verdict Afterwards.’*”
This year, grants will be prioritized for organizations that focus on youth diversion and mentoring, and violence interruption, among other related areas, according to a news release. [More] And we quickly saw the dividends from 2023 “effort”s… It’s working about as well as it does in St. Louis. And it depends upon what the meaning … Continue reading “Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before”
Mark W. Smith at The Four Boxes Diner profiles the “three awful judges” the Ninth Circuit has assigned to weigh in on “sensitive places.” [Watch] [Via Jess]
Parma police report successful deer culling program [More] About what I’d expect from Amrap… [Via JG]
A Cleveland man who made thousands of dollars by buying and selling guns used in shootings and homicides said little on Tuesday as a federal judge sentenced him to more than 11 years in prison. Kenneth Smith, 23, apologized for selling 32 guns to undercover federal agents in less than three weeks, netting $24,000. The … Continue reading “Busting Morons for Headlines”
A Clark County man was entitled to argue self-defense when he intentionally shot toward a person, and was not required to show he intended to kill or harm the man who threatened him, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today. [More] While I don’t recommend warning shots, there’s no one-size-fits-all, it worked, and no one … Continue reading “Warning Shot”
Spoiler Alert: ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban ~ Government Must Prove That Weapons Are NOT In Common Use [More] “In common use” by whom…? I gotta say, I’m a bit disappointed that not one comment poster over there has raised this point. [Via JG]
It’s an after-market add-on to a firearm that utilizes fingerprint and other technology to remotely track and disable guns. [More] Why wait until they’re stolen? After hearing young Joey parrot the narrative fed to him by “adults,” I gotta wonder if he and Annika built this soap box derby racer all by themselves. [Via JG]
Columbus changing as a home for refugees [More] And once they’re in, they bring in more. And more. Far be it for DSM “real reporter” Peter Gill to act as anything but a cheerleader while he directs attention away from the real story. Now sell those birthrights for a mess of pottage! The Columbus Dispatch: … Continue reading “Securing the Blessings of Liberty to Themselves and Their Posterity”
The voice-to-text closed captioning is a bit off , but the message is clear. And the universal use is deliberate. Any politician who says “our democracy” is criminally incompetent, a swindler, or both. Any citizen who says it is a useful idiot. [Via Jess]
The Democrats are going to partner with this and they’re going to tie to this at their own demise. [Watch] If that’s so, remember your Napoleon. But also, if bigger issues are the economy and the border, they need a distraction in up-for-grabs states. [Via Jess]
“My generation is the generation of mass shootings in our country,” said Democratic Rep. Tim Hernández of Denver, one of the main sponsors of House Bill 1292. At age 26, he’s currently the state’s youngest lawmaker, and he’s just months into his term after being appointed to fill a vacancy. [More] Tim, of course, is … Continue reading “The Company Gungrabbers Keep”
Cleveland councilman’s ‘unsettling’ run-in with gunfire puts spotlight on crime, policing during first day of budget talks … Bishop asked: “What is the strategy?” [More] I thought they had that figured out… [Via JG]
Senate Democrats Propose Bill That Would Criminalize Armed Church Security [More] What is it Red Jamie and Ed Marxey want us to do? I wrote an article on the bill for Firearms News over the weekend and expect it will be out before too long. [Via JG]
Double homicide suspect allegedly calls 911 on herself: ‘I couldn’t resist urge to kill’ [More] I see I’m not the only one that photo set off to wondering… [Via Jess]
Ohio needs a red flag law to prevent needless deaths [More] In other words, grinning useful idiot Kevin interacted with the nut job, noticed and/or said nothing, and is now trying to alleviate his guilt by denying due process to everyone. He’s one of these and one of these. Surprise, surprise, he’s one of these: … Continue reading “Six Degrees of Kevin Bellyachin’”
“It is tragic that a 14-year-old was killed due to senseless gun violence,” U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott said. [More] Now there’s a guy who knows how to tell his masters what they want to hear! [Via JG]
He added that the county law “as intended by the County, effectively bans the concealed carry of a firearm in Montgomery County outside of one’s home or business, effectively nullifying a state granted right to those who have applied for and received a concealed carry permit by the Maryland State Police.” [More] Take the win, … Continue reading “A Pyrrhic Victory”
The greasy-lipped masters have to be laughing like hell as they reach across their table of plunder and rip off another drumstick… [More] That links to my traditional Thanksgiving essay, first posted in 2000. This year, WarOnGuns Correspondent Michael G provides an addendum: LA Times Op-Ed: This Thanksgiving, Honor Turkeys By Not Eating Them [More] … Continue reading “Night of the Evil Butterball”
Trump Accuses Biden Of Being A ‘Manchurian Candidate’ Who Is ‘Owned By China’ At Iowa Rally [More] We hold these truths to be self-evident. This calls for a Crowder meme… [Via Jess]
