The US Supreme Court refused to hear the Second Amendment Foundation’s appeal of Kachalsky v. Cacace, the case challenging New York state’s requirement that individuals must show “proper cause” when applying for a concealed carry licence. From bloomberg.com: “High court review of the New York case would have threatened public-possession restrictions in as many as 10 states. Lower courts are divided on the measures, making it likely the Supreme Court will consider the issue at a later point…In upholding New York’s law, which requires applicants to show ‘proper cause’ to get a permit to carry a weapon, a federal appeals court pointed to what it called ‘a longstanding tradition of states regulating firearm possession and use in public because of the dangers posed to public safety.'”
I thought his name sounded familiar. Back in 2008, he wrote: “Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning”
From the book’s description at Amazon:
“Contrary to what most people think, the Nazis were ardent socialists (hence the term “National socialism”). They believed in free health care and guaranteed jobs. They confiscated inherited wealth and spent vast sums on public education. They purged the church from public policy, promoted a new form of pagan spirituality, and inserted the authority of the state into every nook and cranny of daily life. The Nazis declared war on smoking, supported abortion, euthanasia, and gun control. They loathed the free market, provided generous pensions for the elderly, and maintained a strict racial quota system in their universities—where campus speech codes were all the rage. The Nazis led the world in organic farming and alternative medicine. Hitler was a strict vegetarian, and Himmler was an animal rights activist.”
So is it the left or right that better fits the definition of fascist?
Frack.
WTF SCOTUS…
This ends up with us NOT getting national carry and compulsory “background checks” (actually registration) at gun shows.
While there are fairly comprehensive appeal processes for denial for vets, there are none for non-military citizens. If, as appears to be Step 2 of the plan, gun ownership is medicalized, plan on NY confiscations going national.
Btw, does retaining comments about personally-owned guns make TTAG guilty of “attempting to create a gun registry”?
Let’s see the language. Let us read the proposed law and all its amendments.
P.S.: From reading the Bill, there is explicit language about crossing a State line being a felony if gun is accessible. In other words, gun has to be in trunk and locked up.
Further, it cannot be “loaded” — which they think means “has ammo in or near,” but which is legally ambiguous.
Just remember the gun fight O.K. Corral was about gun control and the gun grabbers won.
The Earps were pimps, horse thieves, and thugs who just happened to wear badges. Kinda like today’s cops.
Dan-the photo you used above seems a wee bit out of date.
Pining for an earlier court?
So…it’d be a safer place?
The O.K. Corral only had that one gunfight…
Do not believe the BS that Gottlieb is trying to feed everyone. Dave Kopel breaks it all down.
http://www.volokh.com/2013/04/15/the-pro-gun-provisions-of-manchin-toomey-are-actually-a-bonanza-of-gun-control/
I have listened to Gottlieb’s speech a couple times… Although he makes some good points I am wary of the amendment phase and what will happen there. I also would rather see stronger definition around what a “registry” is – it would be nice to see the term “database” included. This is the time to get vocal and make sure that Senators hear from us. Call your Senators first – use direct dial numbers to speed past the switchboard.
If you want to make a bigger impact here is a list of direct dial numbers for Senators on the hot seat in 2104. Be sure you have a zip code from their state handy when you call (some offices appear to be filtering messages this way).
Guns have two enemies: rust & politicians.
Was this lengthy article and all of the verbal vomit really necessary? These guns are intended to dispatch carjackers and home invaders at distances of zero to 10 feet, period!
Would Schumer please just stfu, have a heart attack or be found with a trunk full of dead hookers already? I’m tired of his rights-trampling BS!
Amen, brother
SCr0TUmS
Fixed it.
Thank you VCDL!
It’s about time some organization charged with standing up for our gun rights, actually stands up for our gun rights. The others are just thrilled that the chains aren’t as heavy as expected.
I’ve seen it several more times on here today. 4473 does not tell the feds anything except that you made a purchase. There are no serial numbers, makes or models listed on 4473. The only place that is listed is in the bound book. I’m not for this bill, but we’re always complaining about the grabbers not getting their facts right, so let’s be careful about doing the same.
Keith, If you somehow have an FFL, you won’t for very long. Calling in a NICS check doesn’t include the make, model and s/n. But the 4473 does.
http://www.atf.gov/files/forms/download/atf-f-4473-1.pdf
I have a 597 I bought on a whim (it came with a scope, and was super cheap) I’ve had nothing but trouble.
I can’t finish a 30 round magazine without 2 or 3 jams, with a variety of ammo, with any of the 3 30 round magzines I have.
10 rounders seem to function better with 1 jam per 150 rounds.
Ironically, Remington branded ammo functions the worst.
When it shoots, it will consistently make dime sized groups with good ammo.
So interpretation of the Constitution is now about tradition and public safety? Well public safety would outlaw practice of Islam…ask the families of those who died on 9-11 about that. Yet it’s protected by the Constitution…and despite it being the worst mass murder in American history, we let Muslims worship their way. Why? Because the abuse of freedom of religion but a select few shouldn’t mean the rights are taken from the majority.
Why do people see the 2nd Amendment differently?
Outstanding commentary Taco Ninja.
#commentwin
+1000
Now if only those fascists would understand this….
Hi Chris,
Thanks for the great-tell it like it is- review. Clearly there is a lot of passionate folks having an interest. I’ve been drooling over the Kimbers as well but like most, am turned off by the many reports of FTE’s, additional gunsmithing on expensive pieces and yes tools for dis-assembly. So, what else is out there in the ~$1,000 neighborhood that is reliable, great trigger, similar size/weight that would be an alternative?
Thanks,
Steve
So… having a considerable bag of belly paunch was a requisite for entry?
(REVERSE DISCLAIMER) Hey, got one too….
“Times Square is different than rural Wyoming, and our police don’t need even law abiding citizens having the right to carry guns,”
Oh, I see how this works… When this crazy “Second Amendment” idea spills over into his state, he cries that rural Wyoming and Times Square are two completely different places. But when we’re talking about a federal ban on certain types of guns, he’s all for it, because suddenly rural Wyoming (and every other place) IS Times Square.
Gotta love that anti-gunner “logic”.
Great lineup! They should add “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.” Western roughneck Wayne shows east coast intellectual pacifist Stewart how to handle a bully with a gun.
If any of this legislation passes, one more anti-2A law will be on the books and we will all have lost a little more of our constitutionally-protected freedom.
All this “Hate Remington” stuff. Here are a few points to consider.
1. Remington management and employees MAY not have a voice in the decision making process. Remember, their are part of the Freedom Group, which is owned by an anti gun investment group.
2. Why be a coward and run? Why not stay and fight? Lots of families and businesses are supported by the firearms trade in NY.
3. Who would we really hurt? Oh yeah, employees and their families, probably all supporters of 2A. So that means we are throwing our brothers and sisters under the bus.
Now that is what I call standing together.
Nah Morris, I’m in one of those states where we don’t tolerate lying sh*theels.
I never said, implied, or suggested that you stated that blacks commit no crimes. I said nothing about “some communities”. These are suggestions brought up by you due to your lack of reading comprehension, your desire to obfuscate, or both.
Here’s what you did write:
“Do you really think that Black men commit most of the crime in this country when they represent such a small part of the population? Or is it possible that they are the ones that are prosecuted the most, get the most harsh sentences and have the worst attorneys?”
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“…but to think that blacks are the primary criminal demographic I have to say is a bit naieve.”
Here’s the relevant Sailer quote summing up the numbers from the Obama administration’s Justice Department:
Across the 29 years from 1980 through 2008, blacks comprised 52.5 percent of all homicide offenders (Cooper and Smith, Table 1), even though they only made up about 13 percent of the population.
With gun control a hot topic, it’s worth noting that the report says that African Americans committed 56.9 percent of all homicides with a gun (Cooper and Smith, Table 7).
So blacks are killing people more than any other ethnicity. And they kill more blacks than any other ethnicity. And they do it everywhere, not just in some communities. And they do it at a rate almost eight times higher than white folk. And they kill four times more white folks than the reverse.
So sure, you can imply that crappy attorneys and evil whitey are responsible for all the consequences visited upon violent black criminals. And you can go on crying Rayciss! to the white-guilt crowd for as long as it makes you happy.
But numbers don’t lie, and despite the best efforts of Obama and Holder and your friendly white-guilt hand wringers, many folks are starting to pay a bit more attention to those numbers. And many of those people are tired of being blamed for the abject failure of your “community” to stem the tide of violence and destruction it creates. Smoke that, Morris.
Oh yeah, another thought. Since everyone is on the “Hate Remington” bandwagon, what about all the other firearm manufacturers in anti guns States.
What about Connecticut? There goes Colt and Mossberg, plus Rugers plant in Southport. Beretta is still in Maryland, lots of smoke, no moving vans yet.
Smith & Wesson, in Massachusetts?
So, everyone ready to boycott those makers? Clean our your gun safe in protest?? Good, give me a call. I am in the market for some bargain firearms.
Disclaimer: This is not how I stash any of my belongings. Also, I don’t own any belongings.
If you get really imaginative, you can homebrew some pretty good stash spots around that house. They may not always stop the most determined thief, but will certainly reduce the chances of your stuff being found (by a thief).
For instance:
-A waterproof container in a toilet tank. Some might even look like part of the tank’s mechanism.
-An electrical outlet that’s actually a hidden compartment. I hear that a 4 plug outlet will cover a hole/box big enough for a full sized vintage item from 1911 (or even a 6 pulgger for a something that’s like the size of a couple of golf clubs, if you’re feeling ambitious and have deep walls).
A person who’s even moderately handy could, I imagine, have an old-style cell phone charging cord (minus the cell phone) permanently affixed* to the outlet such that it looks plugged in, but in reality will pull the cover right off with a good yank.
*Since it’s just the wall plate, not an actual outlet, it would probably be as simple as “plugging” the cord in and running a long machine screw through the prongs, anchoring it in place, I guess. No burglar is going to bother trying to steal one of these: http://s3.amazonaws.com/static.dicksondata.com/product_image-images/asjpg/r157-99.jpg
-It has also been rumored that an old, tube type TV set with a cracked screen in a storage area/basement is unlikely to draw any thief’s attention. These can be carefully opened up, gutted and ‘things’ can be stashed in them. Zip-tying** some weights (or even a bag of rocks) in there before resealing the back will make the TV extra heavy and therefore even less attractive to the would be robber.
**So that they don’t move around if the TV is shifted/lifted. That kind of sound/internal movement might make the burglar want to look inside.
Etc…
As the story above this one highlights: GTFO is job one, always and forever. Get you and yours out of danger ASAFP. Never lose sight of that goal, even when you are removing obstacles to said goal. If there are threats that must be dealt with, please do not forget that dealing with threats is not your job; getting yourself and your loved ones to safety is. Eliminate the immediate threats and avoid the others on your way out of Dodge.
Is that mountain man trigger discipline?
I would exercise my 5th Amendment right as to why i want to exercise my 2nd Amendment right. Until the constitution is rewritten, its none of your damn business. And unless you try to harm me or mine, you have nothing to worry about.