The right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themselves and the State …
SayUncle says that this isn’t helpful. I have to agree with Tam on this one, “Ten out of ten for enthusiasm, but minus several thousand for Thinking Things All The Fucking Way Through.” What I don’t understand is why folks in the comments, who say they generally support open carry, don’t support this. I have … Continue reading “Context Matters?: AR-15 Open Carry in Michigan”
From a, “there ought to be a law” perspective, I have no problems with what these two kids are doing. But, no matter how old or young you are, I don’t think I can universally say that slinging a rifle around with you is a good idea. Context matters. If I see someone come into … Continue reading “Context Matters”
I know it’s from Media Matters, but it’s pretty much just Clive Bundy speaking for himself: I wouldn’t have too much to say about this if he just used the word “negro.” My grandparents used to call them “colored people,” and never quite managed to adopt the modern sensibilities on the topic of race relations. … Continue reading “Full Context of Bundy Statement”
People are coming absolutely unhinged over this Meleanie Hain situation: “Come on, a 5-year-old’s soccer game?” she said. “I mean, really. But if she was in my club and I told her she cannot carry, I would be sued.” Gregg-Bolognese said some clubs have approached her about hiring security guards. Some fathers have threatened to … Continue reading “Context Again”
We’ve talked about context on this blog before, though it was a while ago. I am a supporter of open carry of a firearm being legal and acceptable, and I don’t agree with the unlawful behavior of many government officials when it comes to enforcing laws that don’t exist. That is why I have supported … Continue reading “Context Again”
I’ve seen a lot of discussion about people stepping up to defend military recruiting stations in the wake of the Chattanooga attack, and putting it in the same class as rifle OC. We’ve certainly seen our share of derp associated with some of these folks, but conceptually, I have a difficult time putting this in … Continue reading “Citizens Defending Recruiting Stations & Rifle Open Carry”
… doesn’t mean you’re not an attention whore. Again, this is not a good public face for political opposition. Once again, context matters. The people getting hysterical about this might be wrong, but I would point out that I got this from an anti-gun twitter feed. They know a public relations mistake when they see … Continue reading “Just because you have the right …”
I have to disagree with Scalawag over this one (which was linked earlier by David Codrea, talking about the dumbass gun shop owner) I have absolutely no fear of an AK-47 as a rifle, but if I see someone walking down my neighborhood toting a loaded rifle, then yes, I’m going to call the police. … Continue reading “Gotta Disagree Here”
I just wrote about the trends in my own county’s license to carry a firearm issuance and noted that year-over-year, the numbers were up more than 65%. So you’d think that I’d be cheering this piece at The Reload for covering the statewide numbers and looking at how Philadelphia County was out of whack with … Continue reading “What the LTC Data Can Tell Us”
You could have fooled me: There are reports that the former Curves storefront at 2105 N. Pollard Street, in a small strip mall along Lee Highway, will be occupied by a gun shop. We, the citizens of Arlington County, oppose a gun shop at this location. We are alarmed that the shop is within 2 blocks of … Continue reading “But No One Wants to Ban Guns!”
