Sebastian – Page 551 – Shall Not Be Questioned

Stevens Media Amends Righthaven Deal

Vegas Inc has the details of the amended copyright assignment. This would seem to be an admission that the previous assignment was flawed, which to me should mean they need to return all the settlement money. Also interesting is that the new deal calls for Stevens Media to pay one dollar per year in royalties, with 10 dollars as the repurchase price.

This, of course, begs the question as to exactly how Righthaven can claim damages into the hundreds of thousands of dollars over an interest which is at most a dollar a year, and is valued at ten dollars.

Global Gun Control

Interesting article about exactly what the UN is planning with regards to small arms and light weapons. It’s scary stuff. They basically want global tracking of guns, parts and accessories. Global tracking, of course, means a global UN database.

First PJTV Interview

I speak for a bit with Professor Glenn Reynolds about 3D printed magazines, among other things. For those who are interested in the project, you can explore the category here.

The one thing I hate about interviews is the sound of my own voice. I normally don’t think I have much of a Philly accent, but I can hear it stronger when I’m listening to myself.

Campus Carry Passes Texas Senate

Just in from Students for Concealed Carry on Campus:

On Monday, May 9, following months of parliamentary challenges, backroom negotiations, and public accusations, the Texas Senate finally passed legislation that would legalize licensed concealed carry (of handguns) at Texas public colleges.Â By a vote of 21 to 10, the Texas Senate agreed to add Senator Jeff Wentorthâ€™s (R- San Antonio) â€œcampus carryâ€ amendment to SB 1581, a higher education finance bill authored by Senator Steve Ogden (R-Bryan).Â The bill itself passed by a vote of 19-12 and will now go to the Texas House.Â Texas Governor Rick Perry has repeatedly voiced his support for campus carry and promised to sign the legislation if itâ€™s passed by the legislature.

Now watch as our opponents go stark raving mad. Once again, we win, they lose. I didn’t think this would get through the end-of-session log jam, but I’m happy to be wrong.

It’s the Megan McCain Conspiracy

Some days it’s just too easy to mock our opponents:

The funny thing is, given that it’s the Violence Policy Center, it’s hard to tell whether they just tweeted poorly, or think this whole gun rights thing is just a huge conspiracy between NRA, the gun industry, and Megan McCain.

Unregistered Firecrackers

Apparently ATF is going after fisherman who use M80 like firecrackers fired from a gun, in order to scare away seals and birds from their fishing lines. I feel safer already!

More CSGV Fascism

I don’t like throwing the “F” word around willy nilly, but I just don’t know what else to call this. Seriously? Exercise one constitutional right and lose another? No guns for those who’s viewpoints someone else finds offensive? I don’t want to live in the world that Coalition to Stop Gun Violence would apparently favor.

Annual 2A Rally in Harrisburg

It’s tomorrow. Normally I make a point to attend this, but not this year. With the current job situation, any vacation I spend between now and when we close in a few months causes me to forfeit cash when my employment terminates. Not something I want to do right now.

Suppressors on Mythbusters

Airing this Wednesday. I’m wondering what myth they are busting, exactly? Maybe that silencers actually make a gun silent, rather than just quieter? If you need any more evidence to believe that suppressors are going mainstream, this is it.

Update on Texas Campus Carry

I’m very eager to see this bill move, if only because this issue drives our opponents into raving madness. I don’t blame them. When your defensive action is guns in schools, if not yet completely politically irrelevant, you’re certainly on your way. Looks like they are trying to attach it to various other bills before the end of the session.

If I had to bet money, I don’t think it’ll pass this year.