Pretty cool…. Dave Hardy’s 2nd Amendment documentary’s made Hot Air. 

Way to go, Dave!

So Glenn’s interviewed John Ondrasik (Five for Fighting).  Pfft.  Big deal. 

I have Clayton Cramer, author of Armed America on the show tonight.  Maybe I’ll even ask him to play the piano!

Nah, probably not.  But I am looking forward to hearing the story about the book.

Breaking news this morning:  the judge in the lawsuit filed by NRA against the City of New Orleans has held the city’s attorneys in contempt for failing to comply with certain deadlines.  In addition, the judge has ordered the city’s attorneys (read:  the city of New Orleans) to pay the legal fees of the NRA’s attorneys. 

We’ll see if this will force the city to comply. 

So last night I said that if the ATF had charged Bloomberg, the NY press would be painting the mayor as a victim.  Apparently they didn’t need to charge him for that to happen.

Justice is highly miffed. Justice sniffs about “legal liabilities” and risks to “well-intentioned” people from those “without proper law enforcement authority.” Justice should know that none of that has any effect on the civil litigation the city has pursued successfully and will continue to pursue while Justice is shamefully busy writing “we appreciate your interest” letters and salving the wounds of the NRA and its pals in Congress.

Continue to fight the good fight, Mr. Mayor.

Wow, way to misrepresent. 

The latest Townhall column is up.  You can find it here.

The Department of Justice has just sunk Mike Bloomberg’s civil suits against out-of-state gun dealers. 

The New York Daily News has the scoop. 

**Update**

In the questions it was asked if there’s any way for the Feds to file suit against Bloomberg.  It looks to me like the tone of the letter was roughly, “You had your fun Bloomie, but do it again and you’re opening yourself up to charges.” 

In addition, don’t forget that one of the dealers has counter-sued Bloomberg to the tune of $400 million.  I’m not an attorney, but I’d imagine we might hear some testimony from an ATF agent about how Bloomberg’s P.I.’s lied to the gun dealer when that case goes to trial.  

Additionally, I have no doubt that had Bloomberg been charged today, he and a willing media would be painting him as a victim.  Don’t forget, Bloomberg called ATF “asleep at the switch”, so any charges against him would simply be portrayed as a “vendetta against a mayor trying to save lives” or some such.   

Hutchinson, Kansas is dropping its ban on concealed carry in local parks. 

Good to see some common sense every once in a while.

Today’s a big day for me.  The new NRA Gateway page has launched, and I think it looks pretty great.  You can check it out by going to any of the NRA pages.  If you want to get to NRAHQ or any of the other NRA sites, just click the blue box in the middle of the gateway page and you’re there.  In the meantime though, I hope you check out some of the archive stuff, especially the new stuff from SCI. 

and huntin’.  Man, the SCI show is pretty neat.  I can’t afford 75% of the stuff exhibited here, but it’s still a very cool show.  Getting to meet Tom Selleck for the first time yesterday was a cool experience, and we’re working on getting a few more of the celebrities that are here on the show… including a former Boston Red Sox pitcher. 

I’m amazed at the number of outfitters and guides that are here as well.  I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that they could help you hunt in almost any country in the world.  I spent a few minutes talking with one of the Scottish outfitters yesterday.  How fun would it be to head into the Highlands to do a little hunting?  I might have to start saving up. 

Hmm… I seem to notice a topic missing from National Review’s Conservative Summit.

Maybe the 2nd Amendment really is starting to be seen as a bi-partisan issue.  Either that or the folks at NR see it as a settled issue (and if that’s the case, I’d have to respectfully disagree). 

Oh, and what’s up with this?

Debates on the war in Iraq, the role of the Religious Right, immigration, and energy policy; panels on foreign policy, social issues, domestic policy, small government, and quotas, blacks, and the GOP.

I’m fairly sure that the discussion is on “quotas, blacks, and the GOP”, but it took me a minute to read it that way.  Someone call out the grammar police before NR’s accused of just having a panel on Black Folk in the 21st Century.

Update

Jim responds to this post at On Tap.  I think Jim’s a little grouchy, because he’s “taking me to the woodshed” for noting that the 2nd amendment is nowhere to be found at the summit.  I did offer a couple of explanations as to why that might be, but Jim’s thrown down the gauntlet by suggesting that it’s simply not important enough.  At least, not as important as a cage match between Ralph Reed and Ryan Sager that will once and for all settle the debate between religious conservatives and libertarian-minded conservatives. 

Awesome news from Wayne.  There’s one less mayor in Bloomberg’s anti-gun coalition.

There’s so much to see and do at the SHOT Show, there’s no way I could see it all.  Here’s a pic of about 1/5th of the convention floor.

On the show today, the latest offerings from S & W, Beretta, Springfield Armory, Savage Arms, Daisy, and Sig… plus a lot more. 

Sorry for the lack of updates over the past few days.  Farrah’s been in town and we’ve been hanging out.  Now I’m getting ready to head to Orlando, site of the 2007 SHOT Show! 

Beginning tomorrow, we’ll be broadcasting live from the SHOT Show at a special time.  Log on to NRAnews.com at noon Eastern for a special live broadcast on Thursday and Friday.  We’ll be replaying the broadcast online and on Sirius Patriot 144 at our normal show time of 9 p.m. Eastern as well. 

This is my first SHOT Show, and I’m really excited.  Hoping to meet Chris Muir of Day by Day fame while I’m down there (he’s a guest of one of the firearms manufacturers), getting to see all the new guns and gear that aren’t out yet.. Glenn can have the Consumer Electronic Show.  I’m glad I’m going to SHOT. 

From The News-Leader in Virginia.

Reader Darryl sent on this armed citizen story from New Orleans, where it sounds like the law abiding are getting sick and tired of the criminals.

Bar owner Frank Barrera acted quickly and quietly when he spotted two men pulling out pistols as they entered his newly opened Mid-City business Saturday about 2 a.m.

Pulling an armed security guard behind a wall next to the bar, Barrera waited a few moments as one of the men grabbed a patron and dragged him behind the bar, and moved toward Barrera’s wife, Maria, who had been counting money near the cash register. As the bar customer wriggled free, the guard fired a shot into the robber’s torso, dropping him on the spot.
The 22-year-old wounded suspect died at the scene after taking a pounding from debris thrown onto him by people in the bar, while his companion disappeared on foot, according to witnesses and a bar videotape. Police haven’t yet released the dead man’s name, but said he is from New Orleans.

Thanks for the tip Darryl.

This is funny.  Apparently Paul Helmke recently made the following statement:

“I absolutely don’t want to do anything to make it harder for the legitimate hunters or gun collectors or anybody who even wants it for personal protection.”

Now Wayne LaPierre’s called him out.  Wonder if Helmke will respond? 

Anybody else amused by the fact that the “Gun Guys” blog is arguing that the names of right to carry holders should be public while they’re blogging anonymously?

Not that it’s any big secret that the blog is bought and paid for by the Joyce Foundation as part of their funding of the anti-gun group Freedom States Alliance.  I still get a kick out of it. 

And, just for the record, their arguments are nonsensical.  But I’ve addressed that elsewhere.

Via Uncle, comes word that a writer for the Argus-Leader of South Dakota is trying to justify printing the names of all concealed carry applicants in the state.

Honestly, after reading the piece by Jeff Martin, I still don’t understand the justification.

We print the names of people in the news because that’s our business. Our pact with readers is that we’ll tell them what is going on in Ames and Story County. That means we’ll tell them not only what’s happening at the city council and at Iowa State University, but also who is arrested, who is having babies, who is selling his house (and for how much), who has died (and of what cause). People expect that from us.

If we leave out just one name, just one fact, we have failed in our mission and damaged our credibility.

That’s why we printed those gun permits in Iowa.

It’s the kind of journalism that goes to the heart of the First Amendment.

It was then, and it is now.

Speaking academically, that reason excuse is what we call Bovine Excrement.  Martin says they print the names of people in the news.  You betcha.  Concealed carry permit holders aren’t in the news, unless of course you’re talking about an armed citizen story. 

Martin says they print the name of “who is arrested, who is having babies, who is selling his house, who has died.”  All of those are newsworthy things, to one degree or another.  Is Martin actually trying to argue that someone applying for a concealed carry license in South Dakota is newsworthy?  And keep in mind, the legislature passed a law last session blocking media access to these names.  What Martin is actually stating is that someone who applied for a concealed carry license six months ago is a newsworthy figure.

That’s just crazy.  You might as well publish the names of everyone in the state who went to church last Sunday!

Or maybe you should publish the story about the bank teller who’s having an affair with the underwriter.  Or lets name the people who show up at the gay bar in Grand Rapids on Saturday night! 

There are various reasons why newspapers don’t do these things, of course.  The bottom line is this:  responsible journalists don’t set out to create problems.  They highlight problems.  But no one is suggesting that concealed carry is a problem in South Dakota.  There haven’t been any attempts to repeal it.  Even the bill blocking media access to the names of concealed carry applicants only had four dissenting votes in the state House.  No one thinks this is a problem… except for the Argus-Leader.

So, because Mr. Martin and the Argus-Leader want to show the Legislature that they can play tough, they’re willing to jeopardize the safety of every resident in the state.  See, this doesn’t just affect concealed carry holders.  In fact, I’d say this affects those who don’t carry concealed even more.  Now the bad guys know who’s a target, at least when they’re out on the street. 

The sheer arrogance of Mr. Martin really pisses me off.  I’ll admit it.  I’ve always had an idealist streak in me.  I believe in journalism that can help right wrongs, that stands up for the little guy, that wears the white hat.  When I was a kid, I wanted to be an archaeologist.  As soon as I realized that meant years and years and years of school, I decided I wanted to be a journalist.  I still do.  I love my job, but I hate people like Mr. Martin who cheapen my profession. 

There’s no reason at all for the Argus-Leader to publish these names.  It’s not newsworthy, it’s not timely, it’s just mean spirited and small minded. 

Mr. Martin, you should be ashamed.  If all you learned from your big-city boss is to be a bully, that’s a sad legacy for him to leave and he should be ashamed as well. 

That’d be Bloomberg, not McCarville.

Bitter has a great offer for those wanting to hold Bloomberg’s feet to the fire.  Just head here for more information.  It’s really a great idea.  Behold the power of the blogosphere.

It’s what Wayne LaPierre is saying. 

I’ve talked to a number of attorneys on the show, and none of them can explain to me how it’s legal for someone to go in and lie on the paperwork about who the actual buyer is, regardless of whether or not some civil suit is going to be filed later on. 

I mean, if I knew of a drug house next door and I went over and actually bought meth or cocaine, then sued for damages in civil court, I’ve still bought drugs, haven’t I?  Criminal charges are one thing, but Bloomberg doesn’t appear interested in conducting an actual law enforcement investigation. 

I really look forward to hearing what ATF has to say. 

Dave Hardy’s new documentary is available for purchase now.  And just in time for Christmas! 

A civil rights victory in Ohio as HB 347 passes the Senate in a veto override.  The vote was 21-12. 

Get ready for at least one lawsuit to be filed challenging the pre-emption portion of 347. 

Much more on the bill at Buckeye Firearms, Ohioans for Concealed Carry, and PRO.

Congrats, Ohio.

The chief of police in Lincoln, Nebraska, recently in Washington for a conference, witnessed a criminal attack on his wife.

Lincoln Police Chief Tom Casady and his wife were strolling along Pennsylvania Avenue, “right smack dab in front of the White House,” during a visit to D.C. this week when a man dashed up and tried to grab Tonja Casady’s purse, the chief said.

When her purse didn’t come off her shoulder, the man turned toward them and spoke, Casady said, but they couldn’t understand what he said. The chief grabbed him, pushed him into a pedestrian barricade and shouted. Uniformed secret service agents near the White House responded quickly, as did city cops.

“My immediate thought was that he was either going to come back for a second try, or up the ante by producing a weapon,”

But… but… D.C. has a gun ban!  How could the criminal produce a weapon??  Oh yeah, that’s right.  The criminals don’t pay attention to the laws. 

Just like they weren’t going to pay attention to the ban on concealed carry that Casady proposed in Lincoln.  Jeez.

And maybe the editor too.  Who lets this get through?

The first amendment provides the right to bear arms, but should every household have a gun?

 

In one local borough, there is a push to do just that.

Last time I checked… it was the 2nd Amendment.

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