The Arbiter of Reasonableness

Crooks, who was killed by security forces, used an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle, a powerful and, in the US, easily available weapon that in more reasonably administered countries would be off-limits to private individuals. [More]

For a European historian, this guy sure is forgetful.

[Via Matt L]

Defense Against Carjacking by Armed Security Highlights Sotomayor’s Elitism on Guns

It’s good that Sotomayor’s security was able to defend themselves and repel a predator. It’s inexcusable that she won’t admit she has been wrong about our right to do the same. [More]

It’s a big club and you ain’t in it.

Special Interests Combine to Block Release of Nashville Killer’s ‘Manifesto’: Why?

Her parents knew she posed a serious danger to herself, to them, and to others. [More]

It’s no coincidence that ignoring reality, and who knew what, works in their interests — and against ours.

Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before

Members of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party cannot legally possess firearms under the country’s weapons law because the party has been deemed a suspected extremist group. [More]

So… “take the guns first, go through due process second”…?

Funny, who’s next in line for similar treatment…

[Via bondmen]