Friday, February 24, 2017

‘Warning Shot’ Rules and ‘Shoot-to-Wound’ Proposals Raise Motivation Question

“[S]hooting to wound doesn’t make sense scientifically, legally, or tactically,” Force Science Institute argued, presenting numerous reasons why. Even Joe “fire a shotgun off the balcony or through the door” Biden instinctively recognized that as a bad idea... [More]
That any would believe Lone Ranger outcomes can be mandated by legislation speaks more to the childish ignorance of much of the political class running our cities.

What a Difference a Day Makes

Yesterday evening, following the morning's  "WTF on Justin Amash?" post, WarOnGuns Correspondent Laocoön sent me the following, with the notation:
"Ha! Still bogus, but moving in the right direction. At least it's not an A+."

I went to grab the link for that and see between last night and this afternoon, someone reconsidered the downgrade an upped it back to a perfect, albeit overwhelmingly incomplete grade:



It's awful tough to want to support the work people do, but then see things like this that make you question what's going on with them.

Obviously the Work of Trump Supporters

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Because "progressives" would never try to pull a "hate crime" hoax, would they?

Who wants to bet?  And who wants to lay odds on such a follow-up getting equal media play?

[Via Florida Guy]   

Grinding Gears

We have learned that a few Rotary clubs are sponsoring or hosting gun and knife shows, shooting tournaments and hunts and are using Rotary’s  trademarks on materials for these events. As you may know, the RI Board has set forth guidelines for use of the Rotary Marks by Rotary clubs for sponsorship and cooperative relationship purposes, and this policy prohibits clubs from accepting relationships that support the use of harmful products, including weapons and other armaments... [More]
Keep being stupid, fellas.

A Mess of Pottage Redux

The White House said Thursday it expects law enforcement agents to enforce federal marijuana laws when they come into conflict with states where recreational use of the drug is permitted. [More]
And guess what that means.


Shelter Skelter

The purchase of this home is part of a network formed by Los Angeles religious leaders across faiths in the wake of Donald Trump's election. The intent is to shelter hundreds, possibly thousands of undocumented people in safe houses across Southern California. [More]
Well then take away their tax exempt status. And hold them accountable for crimes they enable.


The Company They Keep

Illegal fundraiser for the Clintons made secret tape because he feared being ASSASSINATED over what he knew - and used it to reveal Democrats' bid to silence him. [More]
Good ol' Arkancide. No wonder they want us disarmed.

So naturally, Opposite Day "progressives" project.

Juggling Act

Currently we are monitoring over 40 firearms related bills and know that more are coming. Quite a few of these bills are improvements over current law, some are housekeeping measures, some are well intentioned but dangerous, some are goofy  and some are simply awful. [More]
If you're an Oregon gun owner, what are you doing to help?

Cat Scratch Fever

The legislation would criminalize the practice of declawing cats. [More]
But wouldn't that just lead to back alley onychectomies? And how do nosy vets like it now that their ox is the one being gored?

Speaking as someone who doesn't own a cat (because of allergies and because  WP might find play date enjoyment a bit too one-sided), I would never do this to one.

That said, I see the point of those who keep them inside, and it does seem the "mutilation" charge has its share of counters who note the procedure is not as medieval as its being made out. Add to that the cats that would otherwise not be rescued from shelters and euthanized, and I can see where the trade off could be considered the best option for an animal, which, face it, if not for cultural differences (for now at least, except for certain government-arranged enclaves), could be considered "food."

It's also interesting how many who claim this impedes a cat's ability to defend itself are on sponsor Troy Singleton's side in this, especially since he evidently doesn't think they have a right to.

[Via Mack H]

So It Wasn't a 'Warning Shot' against Lesbiaphobic Teasers?

Walmart murder may have begun as road-rage incident, Crime Insider sources say [More]
Well that explains the Murder One charge.  What it doesn't explain is Joe Morrisey.

[Via Mack H]

We're the Only Ones Uncharged Enough

Anaheim’s police chief Thursday cited insufficient evidence in the decision not to arrest an off-duty Los Angeles police officer who fired a weapon during an altercation with a group of teenagers. [More]
Of course not. Talk about the grass being greener...

Besides, he WAS home at the end of his shift.

[Via several of you]

On Good Authority?

In other words, the bill expects veterinarians, who are trained in animal health, to also evaluate human health and psychology, for which they have no specific training or expertise. [More]
Oh, just like with doctors and guns...

I just hope "WP" hasn't ...uh... ratted me out...

[Via cydl]

Drunk or What?

Mark Sheridan is one of those instructors and a graduate student. He said he wasn’t alone in his decision, “I and many other grad students wanted to find a space where we could hold our office hours without guns legally being allowed,” he said. He along with many others are holding their office hours at “The Cactus CafĂ©.” It’s still on campus but a sign clearly states near the door that 51% percent or more of its profits are based on alcohol sales which means weapons are not allowed. [More]
Because who ever heard of a bar shooting happening?

I guess it doesn't occur to genius Mark that the type of headcase who would shoot him over a grade dispute is hardly likely to be impressed by a sign.

Let's just hope that bar doesn't allow glasses.

UT denizens sure have changed.

Gorin's Law is once more corroborated. All that's missing are the mug of cocoa and the flannel pajamas. Oh, and a pink pussy hat.

[Via Michael G]


Putting Keith Ellison in Context

I never said that! [More]

Sure he did.

Here's that context I promised.

Inshallah!

[Via Mack H]

Who Has Trump's Ear?

NSA pick McMaster told the National Defense University that “the Islamic State is not Islamic.” [More]
Between him and Acosta and DeVos and Haley, it's fair to wonder what the hell is going on. It does no good to drain the swamp only to pump it into the Oval Office.

It also amplifies the urgency of putting Gorsuch though some extreme vetting.

[Via Mack H]

We're the Only Ones Demonstrative Enough

The state attorney's office announced Wednesday that Punta Gorda Police Chief Tom Lewis and officer Lee Coel will both face charges in the shooting death of Mary Knowlton, who was accidentally killed during a citizen’s police academy demonstration in August. [More]
He was loaded? And has a history?

And how do you "accidentally" fire multiple times?

So much for the mission statement.

[Via several of you]

The Con-Con Con

Convention Supporters’ Myths about State Control of Delegates – Publius Huldah [More]
As if the problem lies within the Constitution, as opposed to those who deliberately pervert and ignore it. As if anything happens politically without "compromise." And as if abuses and disregard won't happen again, regardless of any magic incantations proponents think they can devise.

We're being conned.

My Kind of Razzmatazz

HOMICIDES IN CHICAGO OUTPACING 20167 killed in deadliest day so far in 2017 [More]
Forget it Jake, it's Chi-Town.

And hit it, Frankie.

'I Put a Spell on You'

Starting at midnight on Friday, witches around the country are calling for a mass spell to be cast on Donald Trump every night of a waning crescent moon until he's driven from office. [More]
They've posted a tutorial online:


Welcome to the party, pals!

Lunatics.

Despite all that, it's still a great song.

Keeping Abreast of the Situation

Why don't they just claim they self-identify as male? [More]

Speaking on Your Behalf

John McCain and Lindsey Graham write a check they expect the rest of us to back. [More]

Escalating military actions against Russia are in your interests, aren't they? And your children's?

Besides, if they can use that to undermine the main challenger to establishment Republican supremacy, all the better!

Logan Act, eh?  Do they qualify as "private citizens"?

I know some are threatening Flynn with that.