“From the technicalities of guns themselves as mechanical objects, to the ways in which case law has enshrined certain doctrines related to self-defense, it is exceedingly difficult to wrap one’s head around everything. To paraphrase one California police chief I interviewed, you practically need a law degree to understand the intricacies in which local, state, and federal laws interface with the administrative bodies that are in charge of enforcing them.” – Jennifer Carlson in Americans have ‘complicated’ views on guns [via futurity.org]
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Here is my very modest proposal: how bout wel follow the god damn constitution? That is what it was written for. A constitution isn’t something you change, or even worse, violate, during tough times. It is what you relate to, it shows which essential rights you must protect especially when times are hard and emotions out of control.
How about we end the NFA, the Hughes Amendment and all the other crap.
Make a law, or really more of a definition, that “arms” as in the 2nd Amendment means any device that launches projectiles that aren’t target seeking missiles or are atomar, biological or chemical weapons. Can’t remember any bank robberies with evil .50 machine guns so why can’t i own one?
Hell you need a masters in law and need to have every state’s concealed carry law and reciprocity list in you back pocket just to make sure you don’t catch a felony if you get pulled over for a moving violation.
That is precisely why there needs to be less “law” applied to this not more. No need for nanny state fedgov to “grant” us anything or force the States to “recognize” jack.
Timeless:
“Did you really think we want those laws observed?” said Dr. Ferris. “We want them to be broken. You’d better get it straight that it’s not a bunch of boy scouts you’re up against… We’re after power and we mean it… There’s no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren’t enough criminals one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. Who wants a nation of law-abiding citizens? What’s there in that for anyone? But just pass the kind of laws that can neither be observed nor enforced or objectively interpreted – and you create a nation of law-breakers – and then you cash in on guilt. Now that’s the system, Mr. Reardon, that’s the game, and once you understand it, you’ll be much easier to deal with.” – Atlas Shrugged
“…you practically need a law degree to understand the intricacies…”
Hmm, wonder if that might be a problem, at least for citizens trying to do the right thing.
To them, it’s not a ‘bug’ it’s “The Plan”.
Internal conflict: Completely behind the 2nd amendment but also firm believer in states rights. Ignoring for the moment the ‘states shouldn’t regulate ownership’ argument because the fact is they do. Do I want California laws here in Texas? No. Do I think Texas has the right to push Texas laws on California? No. (though California would be better for it)
Straddling that barbed wire fence on this one.
I am bothered that you did not report anything more than the Md. shooter was arrested. This is the same gripe I have with all the anti-gun talking heads.
It is my understanding that he is already a convicted felon with an extensive rap sheet; somebody who probably should have already been behind bars with “life without parole!” ….. Somebody who cannot legally even have a gun!
WHY isn’t this reported?
WHY aren’t our courts being criticized?
WHY aren’t our talking heads being called to task on biased reporting?
Isn’t it time we ALL start giving negative feedback to all those news directors?
People buy ammo in bulk all the time; I don’t see how that could be a red flag.
Israel is very socialist, so I’m not surprised an Israeli fashion model, when faced with a difficult situation, immediately pleads for the government to fix it.
Personal responsibility isn’t necessary when the State provides everything.
“There are two turning points in the American history of gun politics: First, the emergence of crime as a political issue in the 1960s and 1970s under the mantra of the “war on crime.” Second, the transformation of the National Rifle Association in the 1970s into a robust political lobbying organization.”
I suggest that MS Carlson left out something in her discussion about the second point.
The change in the NRA activities was a response to the “war on crime” of the democrat party and their movement on gun control.
There wasn’t much in the way of gun control then. Any adult could walk into anyplace that had a gun of any kind for sale, lay down the money and walk out with it. Democrats started their efforts to limit that ability based on “war on crime” rhetoric.
In those days the NRA was about the only nation wide organization for POG so it evolved due to concerns we all have today….well, a lot of us anyway.
Who defines “stockpiling”? The government? How many rounds constitutes “stockpiling”? I buy in bulk to save $$, not because I intend to hurt my fellow man. Just another half-baked, knee-jerk reaction which will only limit my freedoms and solve nothing.
I go to Las Vegas regularly. Last time I was in Vegas, I spent $400 on a Cirque show. Vegas used to be a town where the gambling paid for everything. Now a buffet is $30. Gimme a break.
Guns. Love em.
I MIGHT have had an interest for one specific application…
However, judging from their web site they’ve decided to ignore ten percent of the population.
There’s no holster, even for common items like a 1911 or S&W 642, available for left-handers. There’s not even a selection box for that feature.
Oops.
I feel like this was just an elaborate way for Robert to have an article be about an Israeli model. Could just be me being cynical, though.
I think that you conspiracy theorists are missing something.
Mandalay Bay is insured.
Even if the hotel is found liable for the deaths and injuries, it won’t be paying most (or any) of the damages. If the company believes it is under-insured, it can purchase retroactive insurance. Yes, it can, and the company did so once before when it had too much exposure after a devastating hotel fire.
In November 1980, the MGM Grand burned. 85 people died and hundreds were wounded. Five years later, the hotel’s insurers paid the hotel, which had made good on the third party claims. Insurers also paid the hotel for repairs.
Insurance. It’s a thing.
This plus Hellfire2 trigger, oh yeah.
” Rapid-fire capability isn’t protected by the Second Amendment”
Nothing else need be known, this idiot writes for the Chicago Tribune.
Vegas is run by money. The casinos are like the nsa. They know as much about you as possible and if you step out of line they have dirt somewhere. Are you sure you want to report this incident sir? I mean that wasn’t your wife you were spending time with in your room alone the other night was it?
Yeah just like the feds the casinos would certainly cover this up to keep money flowing.
Some valid points on both sides. I could and should keep a loaded gun in each room in the house, but I don’t at the moment. I know a few with no small children/grandchildren who do. Lock them up when they go on vacation, but not when they go to the local 7-11.
I don’t trust myself to know all the picayune legal niceties of where it is legal to carry.
The places I do know of are too weird — post offices no, post office parking lots maybe?
Within 1000 feet of a school, where the boundaries are not clearly established?
I do not live a life of danger, or play stupid games with stupid people in stupid places at stupid times. I believe my liberty is far more at hazard from carrying in a verboten place than from not carrying.
So there’s your answer: simplify the damned carry rules!
I want OPEN CARRY FREE-FIRE ZONES.
Places where you can cap-off in properly laid out public areas in order to verify proper function and accuracy of your concealed carry weapon. GET PEOPLE USED TO THE SOUND OF GUN FIRE.
If you practice drawing your weapon in a controlled area, you should practice it on the street and move directly to firing and other movement.
Constitutional carry.
Reduce stupid rules.
I know about insane amounts of money spent on wedding dresses and weddings ( not from personal experience, we eloped ) but I never considered people spending insane amounts of money on a bachelor party. You gotta love America. I’m kinda like Kay Clark Miculek when Jerry wanted to buy her a wedding ring, she said she would rather have a new shotgun.
This may be a great rifle but it is awfully expensive. Not everybody can afford to pay over $1,000 for a rifle. Most people don’t consider $1,000 a reasonable price, about 1/2 that is a reasonable price for the average working man.
How about making it a Federal, or state, law that big $ lawsuits opened with Bloomberg/Soros money are illegal if the firearm is used in self defense and is in accordance with the criminal code. A lot of people have a dread fear of using a carried firearm and being sued into poverty. Sure you didn’t go to jail but now your family is destitute. And if you are sued anyway, your legal fees are paid by the organization(usually not an individual)that sued you, and you are compensated for your time and mental anguish.
Hold on there mister! You told me that yellow snow was lemon flavored!!!
“The sheriff is a ni”GONG!!!!
“Anybody but the Irish. We draw the line at the Irish.”
Ya know Ed, we ain’t the only two horse’s asses standing out here in the snow.