Notes from the Resistance
Missouri sheriff says even under ‘threat of arrest’ he will not release gun owners’ info to FBI – ‘I will go down with the ship if need be,’ the sheriff says [More] I’m sorry, but while everybody’s waving flags, my first thought is “What’s he doing with that information in the first place?” [Via bondmen]
Armed Homeowner Ends Neighborhood Crime Spree with Deadly Aim, Police Heard Just One Shot [More] Thank goodness he finished up before the professionals got there and put his neighbors at risk! [Via Robert J]
Third Chicago Police Officer Dies By Suicide This Month [More] We’ve talked for a long time now about how the antis exploit suicide as justification for citizen disarmament, with them conveniently not mentioning that the ones tasked with doing the disarming are a much more at-risk population. Pritzker wants to empower them to further deny … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Unflagged Enough”
Brown was on the phone with a 911 dispatcher at the time, and Turbyfill apparently mistook the phone for a gun. Brown was shot at least eight times and suffered multiple serious injuries. [More] So on top of everything else, he’s a lousy shot? [Via Mack H]
Police ID suspect shot by officers during downtown Denver disturbance; 5 bystanders injured – Police confirm all injuries, including innocent bystanders, were caused by officers firing their weapons [More] Let’s hear it for “known police or military training“! SOG5F: Shoot One Get Five Free! [Via Steve T]
“He engaged the gunman from quite a distance with a handgun,” Ison said, adding that Dicken is “very proficient” and “tactically sound,” despite having no known police or military training. [More] I, too, marvel that a mere “civilian” performs at the level of those who can fire 50 rounds and get a “B-“! [Via Jess]
About the only thing I have to add to that is this: The thought strikes: If they don’t downgrade it at least a full letter grade after Bruen, it will be a significant admission. So: When’s the next “buyback“? [Via 1Gat]
Two police officers who wrongly arrested a Coralville man for being an impaired driver without any evidence and locking him up in jail for nearly three months didn’t lose their jobs or face any consequences that were made public. [More] It sounds like they’re not the “only ones” who need to be held accountable. I … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Inconsequential Enough”
Report Finds Nearly 400 Officers Were at Elementary as Uvalde Police Waited to Engage Lone Gunman [More] I bet when it’s that crowded it can get pretty tough finding a place to hide behind. [Via Robert J]
Detroit man, 56, who wrongfully spent 25 years in prison wins $7.5 million lawsuit against the city after cops switched bullets to frame him for murder in 1992 [More] I’m really leaning more and more toward public crucifixion these days. [Via Michael G]
The investigator asked for identification but the EMT was intent on getting her patient inside first. She kept moving with the man on a stretcher and when she was at the check-in desk, she was approached by the investigator, her arm pulled behind her back and cuffed before forcefully being taken outside to a police … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Triaging Enough”
The sheriff asked for a risk protection order, which would have prohibited Broome from having a gun for at least a year … “I need to underscore that we have no evidence that he was going to shoot up the school. None,” Judd told FOX 13. “But we have no evidence that he wasn’t.” [More] … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Inevident Enough”
The Richmond Police Department in a statement said Officer Shwarlyn Arriola is charged with felony assault on a law enforcement officer and misdemeanor obstruction. [More] Anybody else getting a Schlitzie vibe off this guy? I’m thinking he may not have understood the term “beat cop.” [Via Mack H]
The video shows some players saying, “Ow, ow!”… The coach in question bent back one player’s hand and pulled on another one who said, “That coach pulled me back!” [More] I thought pain compliance was an important and sanctioned part of the “Only Ones’ toolkit…? [Via Steve T]
Controversial Punisher logo visible on phone of officer who responded to Uvalde shooting [More] I knew there was a real scandal in here someplace. And I can think of a more appropriate home screen. [Via Steve T]
Cops responding to the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting ran away from gunshots while 19 children and two teachers were left to die in their classrooms… [More] I guess turning your back on the armed crazy and skedaddling to save your own precious hindquarters are time-honored tactics: On the bright side, these are the guys they’ll … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Fleeing Enough”
A new state law in Arizona will soon make it illegal for people to film a police officer from 8 feet or closer without the officer’s permission … As part of the law, an officer can also stop someone from filming on private property, even if the person has the owner’s consent. [More] See, that … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Distant Enough”
Cop With Gas Mask Stands By & Watches As Good Samaritan Rescues 2 Kids From Burning Home [More] Training and protocols have drilled into them that nothing must interfere with their prime directive. The citizen is lucky they didn’t cuff him. [Via WiscoDave]
Knox County deputy accidentally shoots partner during dog attack [More] So would it be wrong to assume that by missing the dog and having it later taken away by animal control that maybe it wasn’t all that serious about attacking? I guess I’m wondering if there are any bite marks in addition to the gunshot … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Shaking a Leg Enough”
Uvalde police officer had gunman in his rifle sights before he entered school but didn’t fire, report says [More] The one time they didn’t shoot first and ask questions later…
A U.S. appeals court sided with the Kansas district court in denying Officer Rapp qualified immunity in Finch’s death The court said a reasonable jury could believe Finch was unarmed and unthreatening when Rapp fired the shot that killed him. [More] So why is he only facing a civil trial and what does that tell … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Unqualified Enough”
New 2021 Chicago data shows 400,000 high-priority incidents where dispatchers had no police available to send – Wirepoints [More] Oh, and I talked about giving an update. Talk about trying to put a good face on a deformed freak. As if those numbers are statistically significant trend indicators. Forget it, Jake. It’s Chi-Town. [Via bondmen]
Florida police officer charged with DUI in patrol car [More] One more for the road! What’chu lookin’ at? [Via Steve T]
The #FBI Child ID app—the first mobile application created by the Bureau—provides a convenient place to electronically store photos and other vital information about your children so that it’s literally right at hand if you need it. [More] It’s convenient and right at hand for them if they “need it,” too. A warning about vampires … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Convenient Enough”
Former West Virginia police clerk admits to perjury in a pay-to-avoid prosecution scheme [More] And what did the people who turned a blind eye get? Or are we supposed to believe she was the only bad apple? [Via Michael G]
Watch: Georgia sheriff and city sergeant threaten to arrest each other [More] So what’s the authorized protocol that each is trained to use when a suspect defies lawful orders and resists arrest? [Via Michael G]
“A guy can stand out there — or a girl or whoever with a rifle, an AR-15 or a handgun — and stand there on a sidewalk looking at the school,” Goodin told WDRB. “The difference is this: We can’t even stop and ask them what they’re doing because of this law.” [More] How long … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Implausible Enough”
Video shows police in Akron kill Black man in hail of gunfire; shooting sparks demonstrations [More] You can watch if you want. I guess they decided they’d had enough fireworks. Who sees a way this could have all been avoided?
Big Court Win for New Jersey LEOSA Permits [More] A win for who? Because no one does more to advance gun owner rights than New Jersey “Only Ones”! No wonder Don is jubilant! Hey, at least their place at the table is assured. And we know how important that is to people like me! [Via … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Victorious Enough”
A woman sought help from her sheriff. He’s now charged with raping her. [More] Sounds like he couldn’t resist the crazy. [Via bondmen]
