The Blame Game

A US airman has been charged with obstruction of justice and involuntary manslaughter in connection with a fatal firearm discharge at an Air Force base in July, which resulted in the death of a 21-year-old service member…As a result of the incident, Air Force Global Strike Command ordered a pause of using the M18 handgun — manufactured by Sig Sauer — until further notice. [More]

I’m recalling all the times over the years “the gun went off” has been offered as an excuse that just never held up under scrutiny.

[H/T SigTalk]

We’re the Only Ones Incompetent Enough

The head of the NYPD’s Aviation Unit was booted from the elite squad this week after trying to block the feds from probing his dangerous mishaps… Aviation’s Commanding Officer Winston Faison was an “incompetent boob” who had numerous breaches in safety as he attempted to make himself the unit’s head helicopter instructor… [More]

But…but…but he made history for being “the first”…

[Via bondmen]

Wait for the ‘All Clear’

Cornell Grad Killed in N.Y.C. Skyscraper Shooting Was Shot After Stepping Out of Panic Room- Julia Hyman, 27, was apparently checking whether the coast was clear when she was shot by Shane Tamura on Monday [More]

Switching to a different case, as sympathetic as I may be to the devastating loss someone like Manuel Oliver suffered, that all takes a back seat in light of his demands that the law render us all equally as helpless in life or death situations as this poor girl.

Someone’s grief is not a claim on our rights. I’m sorry they’ve been driven crazy. But attack me and mine, and motivations don’t matter.

[Via bondmen]

We’re the Only Ones Strapped Enough

After telling B.K. she was “insanely attractive,” the summary order states Cook sent her a picture of his crotch while sitting in his personal vehicle with a gun in his waistband, telling her he was “strapped.” [More]

Sure knows how to sweet-talk a gal… I guess that’s the difference between a trained, professional community hero and us “civilians”…

[Via Steve T]

It’s Not Like They’re ‘Arms’ Suitable for Militia Service or Anything…

Machine guns are dangerous weapons that aren’t commonly “possessed by law-abiding citizens for lawful purposes,” and a law that criminalizes their possession is therefore consistent with the tradition of firearm regulation in the country, the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit said Thursday. [More]

So… rather than being the cure-all for what ails us, “common use” can be a trap to limit and ultimately render RKBA obsolete?

Who’da thunk?

[Via Jess]

We’re the Only Ones In Policy Enough

Brooklyn cop accused of hitting car, leaving scene, assaulting driver [More]

Speeding like a demon, going through red lights, recklessly endangering the public… But it’s OK because:

Police determined that Stein didn’t break any policies during the confrontation.

And remember: Back the Blue!

[Via Sweet Babboo]

None Dare Call It Treason

Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger took $50,000 from a Chinese businessman tied to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), according to campaign finance records. [More]

Hey, she’s just helping them prevent “human rights violations.”

Will VA gun owners stop them?

[Via Jess]

Meanwhile, Over in the Great White North

Nova Scotia’s trial systems are now “off limits,” with camping, hiking, fishing and even driving through the woods now forbidden. And those who get caught disobeying the ban, could be served with a hefty $25,000 fine. [More]

True 0bservation

Why would President Trump want to make people who vote for and tolerate this a 51st state?

[Via Matthew L]