Category Archives: Heroes, Comrades and Brothers

Something that should give you pause

A few months back, author James Peter Watts was arrested for “assaulting a federal officer” (a felony) at the border crossing between the US & Canada.  He was just found guilty of that felony “failure to comply with a lawful … Continue reading

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First get shot

Then get SWAT’ed. An update to yesterday’s story. The guy who survived a early AM Monday home invasion robbery at his home, which also happens to be a state-licensed medical marijuana growing facility, was at the hospital being treated for … Continue reading

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That’s one way to get shot in the back of the head

Personally, I’d cross the Pacific before mouthing off against the Chi-Com government. They might try to classify these beliefs as a religion. Zong Qinghou, China’s richest man, says a property tax will hurt homeowners. Wang Jianlin, the 16th wealthiest, agrees. … Continue reading

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RNS Quote of the Day: August, 2006

We are annoyed by the assumption on the part of certain public figures that the citizen should be able to prove the need to acquire a means of protecting himself. The citizen’s personal needs are no business of the state. … Continue reading

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RNS Quote of the Day: 03/09/10

Once again, the brass is letting the boots down. Operations in Afghanistan frequently require United States ground forces to engage and destroy the enemy at ranges beyond 300 meters. These operations occur in rugged terrain and in situations where traditional … Continue reading

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Otis McDonald Autographs the Bill of Rights

…for lucky Calgunner Wash. This was of course post-argument, in front of the Supreme Court. Also in the pic are Alan Gottlieb and Alan Gura, who is chatting with Calgunner The_Quark. I think that’s possibly Gene Hoffman with the glasses. … Continue reading

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Calgunners at the Supreme Court Today

I think Gene Hoffman took this pic. Calguns bigwigs all. Here’s a link to the CATO institute pre-McDonald discussion. I haven’t had the chance to watch it yet, but I understand Gura made an appearance and one of the Calguns … Continue reading

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Orville A. Bierkle Update

“Daily. Photographer: Richardson. Date: 1952-05-30. Reporter: Swaim. Assignment: Memorial Day. San Gabriel. K33, 34: San Gabriel’s first Memorial Day parade passing reviewing stand in front of Mission Playhouse. On reviewing stand, L to R: Mayor Paul T. Erskine; Chief of … Continue reading

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This is what happens

When you let anti-civil rights editorialists spout off at the mouth about topic of which they know nothing. Teddy Roosevelt couldn’t bring a gun into Yellowstone National Park, but soon anyone with a permit will be able to shoulder a … Continue reading

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Orville A. Bierkle’s Revolver

Remember this revolver? Well, a year later, I’ve got a pretty big update. It’s not every day that you learn that one of your favorite revolvers was issued to a Marine in WWI who passed it on to his grandson, … Continue reading

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