As if the hypocrisy of the Gun Control Industrial Complex wasn’t already on full display after the Moms Demand Action crowd announced their intentions to use the anniversary of the Newtown shooting to push for the infringement of Americans’ enumerated civil rights, word comes today that Barack Obama’s political action committee Organizing For America is trying to drum up some “grassroots” gun control advocacy events for that day, too. Their website makes the same, tired (now debunked) claims about “overwhelming support” for increased gun control that we’ve heard regurgitated time and again, almost as if they’re trying to hypnotize their members into believing it despite all the polling to the contrary. Via National Review, the following was sent to the PAC’s email list . . .
“OFA will give you the resources you need to ensure your event is a powerful reminder of what we lost a year ago, and a reminder that we as a nation need to do more to prevent gun violence and keep our communities safe,” the organization said.
The email contains a link to a page on my.barackobama.com where users can log in and create an event.
“Despite overwhelming public support for expanding background checks for gun sales, Congress has failed to act,” the organization says. “Join local supporters as we remember Newtown and ask Congress: What will it take to make our communities safer?”
On the one hand, we knew this was coming. Waving the bloody shirt works as well as anything for gun control advocates, since they’re able to appeal to their targets’ emotional response rather than having to rely on facts and logic — neither of which is on their side. And the first anniversary of a tragic event on the order of Sandy Hook will indeed get wall-to-wall coverage on the major news networks. It’s a prime breeding ground for new gun control advocates and the usual gang of statist gun grabbers won’t let such an opportunity go to waste.
On the other hand, there may be hope. We’re less than two weeks out, and this is the most we’ve heard from the gun control advocates so far. I was expecting a much bigger push than a simple email blast and a “do it yourself civilian disarmament coffee klatch.” But nothing bigger seems to have materialized.
We’ll have to see what actually happens on that day — there are many options still on the table, including the fact that the ATF’s proposed rule comments period ends the Monday before the event and we could very well see some action from the White House on the gun control executive order front. But I’m quietly optimistic.
Sick F*cks, all of them.
This is a great argument for calling 911, giving them the relevant info, then simply saying, “I’m going to put the phone down, but keep the line open, now so I can keep both hands ready.” and then set the phone down. This way you have a built in recording of whats happening and no opportunity for the 911 operator to give you dumb instructions (which they do) or for you to say anything incriminating (which you might).
anyone else bothered by the fact that the Obama 2012 campaign, OFA, and Healthcare.gov all have almost the same exact page design, color scheme, and fonts?
no tinfoil hat, just pointing out the almost annoying continuity in everything this president is involved in.
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I’d like to sign up, and then host an event at a local range to teach people how to defend themselves from sickos like (name deleted because I don’t want to give the sicko any attention).
But honestly, Vendetta is probably right. We should just stay low key.
Why in the hell would any of us answer this question?!
I read my First Freedom magazine and my kid’s issue of American Rifleman. I’ve tried to keep up with this administration’s antics, but I missed something. What other Executive Order have they floated?
Anybody know more?
I also have my doubts as to wether a .223 would suffice.
Now 30 rounds of 223 with reloads on hand, however…
As said before, the .223 has the energy of a 44 magnum. The black bear is toast.
I am so sick of the phrase “common sense”. It’s touted by the liberal elite and it’s used as an insult.
124gr. +P Gold Dots for >4″ barrels, 115gr. Gold Dots for <4" barrels. Lighter bullets expand easier and will reach sufficient velocity from the shorter barrels. The +Ps (other than those specifically designed for short barrels) would probably give you more muzzle blast than horsepower from the short barrels.
Good for them, but the perp should’ve been dead. I think they effed up real bad. The guy got shot in part of his head, didn’t get the hint, and re-enter their home. I think they need to add range time to their plan.
I sent her 2 internet form emails this year asking how i can sue the state of califnaiziland for lessening the quality of my life here. My reasons included her , forced expansion of I-5 , smog, polluted water , and greedy politicians here. She sent me a true email, not canned.
I’m not sure I can get all warn n fuzzy over a J Frame that has been ported. I tend to believe that a high percentage of defensive encounters will take place at bad breath/contact distance. The distance between good guy & bad guy might be measured in inches. In consideration of that I doubt I want a Dragon Gun burning the hair out of my nostrils while I may be forced to shoot.
I have the luxury of being able to shoot in the dark (not common on public ranges) and having done so enough times I realize that that extra muzzle flash rising up in front of you is rather blinding.
Nancy Reagan told me just say NO, and I believe I will say no to porting on a carry gun.
Its a bad ass gun, but why do the Belgians have play that light tone music. They needed some metal. Also, why the hell would you show case this in France. Sorry…this is my rant for the day.
I’m sure I’d buy a true machine gun, or five, were they available in an infringement-free America. Why not? They’re fun.
On a side note, Fox News reads TTAG! Nice little first-reported credit today on their website regarding TTAG’s recent article about NYC confiscation letters, which some here claimed were fake and that TTAG willfully misreported. Turkey for Thanksgiving, goose for Christmas, and crow (for some) in between.
Lt. Col. Bateman, what you’ve just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.