Category: Guns

Sanctuary? Maybe.

December 16, 2019 / / 0 Comments

After the Dems got their newly-minted control of Virginia’s state government, they went wild with gun control proposals. In response, a slew of counties declared themselves as “Second Amendment Sanctuary Counties.” The RKBA side went wild with their approval of local sheriffs defying their state’s unconstitutional actions.

I support the stance as well, but I don’t trust a damn one of them when push comes to shove. Oh, they might look the wrong way if one of their county residents defy the law. I don’t think for a minute that they will actually stand up to the state when the governor sends in the state police.

Why? Because recent history has shown that when the locals defy the feds or the state, they will roll over when they are forced to cooperate.

I appreciate the virtual signalling (because that’s all it is right now).

Taking the Wrong Lesson

December 11, 2019 / / 0 Comments

I put up a meme from Pholosipher on the Book of Face using the recent Miramar shooting. The gist was that the when people say I should give up my guns because only the police should have guns, this was a prime example of how not only the police have no duty to protect, they will take actions that directly threaten your life. Such as shoot at a hostage or take cover behind occupied cars.

Two of my real life friends then jumped on saying that in this instance, would an armed citizen have made any impact or would they have just been shot? Considering Southeastern Florida police performance over some recent high profile incidents, I would concede that in this instance drawing a gun would have been a bad idea. I also would advise that being in a similar situation, the people in the cars do whatever they possibly can to GTFO, including leaving police without cover. After all, if they have no duty to protect you in that instance (and are in fact hazarding your life), you have no duty to offer them protection. Your mileage may vary depending on the particulars of the situation as well as your personal morals.

The main point of this post is the dangers of the non-sequitur. If you are attacking an argument, make sure you are attacking the actual argument, not some side issue that wasn’t brought up.

Zimmerman Sues

December 5, 2019 / / 0 Comments

According to the article, George Zimmerman is suing the family of Trayvon Martin and Florida prosecutors for $100 million. Why?

The suit in Polk County Circuit Court cites information in a documentary about the case that accuses the Martin family of engineering false testimony, and the director has scheduled a press conference this week in Coral Gables to coincide with a film screening there. The suit seeks $100 million in civil damages, alleging defamation, abuse of civil process and conspiracy.

The documentary alleges that the Martin family, their lawyer Crump, and the prosecution switched Trayvon’s real girlfriend for her half-sister, who then lied on the stand. If true, $100 million is the least I would ask for someone ruining my life. I wouldn’t be surprised if a good deal if it went back to the attorneys who defended him.

Get Off My Side – New York Boogaloo Edition

December 2, 2019 / / 0 Comments

So, we had an incident where an unstable man got on Instagram claiming the “redcoats are coming for me!”

Yeah, he was a drunk fuck-up with a domestic violence past. He’d not the one I’m bitching about.

It was the legion of keyboard commandos of the Threeper brigades screaming about the “Boogaloo kicking off!” Too many of whom acted as if it were almost desirable to kit up and have a shoot out with the local constabulary.

What the fuck is wrong with you people?

Exactly what are you hoping to achieve? Did you even fucking think about if this was the fucking hill to die on?

And where was all of this rhetoric and sudden need to participate during the legislative sessions? Or to sign the petitions to reform the NRA?

The best things I’ve heard in regards to this incident are 1) it’s probably not a good idea to trust a drunk person on Instagram, and 2) if you’re really worried about an abuse of power, then grab your camera and be a good witness.

Black Man With A Gun Retiring

November 25, 2019 / / 0 Comments

Kenn Blanchard, long time 2A activist, is hanging up his spurs after almost three decades of fighting the good fight. I wish him well in whatever he pursues next.

Kenn was one of the first podcasts I listened to. Not one of the first gun podcasts, one of the first podcasts period. His was also the first where I wrote the host. Then came him talking about zombies invading his Labor Day barbecue. That began the ball rolling to Zombie Strike and almost a decade of collaboration. First zombies, and then werewolves.

Kenn was the first time I got to meet one of the podcasters. He met me for cigars and talking more than once, and those are some good memories.

We’ve drifted in the last few years. My fault – as my life has taken some dramatic turns.

Thank you Kenn. For all of your hard work. For encouraging a geek in Tampa to write for you. For being my friend.

Happy trails.

Friday Quote – Colion Noir

November 8, 2019 / / 0 Comments

If you don’t feel the need to carry a gun because you believe the government will keep you safe, why do you care if I or anyone else decides to carry a gun? If anyone tries to harm you, the government will stop it right? Where is your faith in government?

Another Reason I Love My Wife

October 28, 2019 / / 0 Comments

I need a new holster. I told her that I would take the funds out of my “Derek Stuff Fund”. At which point, she made a strenuous argument that it should come out of our shared clothing budget because it was a necessity. I’ll admit I didn’t argue the point as strenuously as she did.

Anyways, I have a new Bravo Concealment holster coming.

Monday Gunday Roundup

September 9, 2019 / / 1 Comment

Let’s go through last week, shall we?

We had another mass shooter. Somehow, this doofus got his hands on a weapon, even though he was rejected by NICS. This was a rare instance where the shooter acquired his weapon through a private seller. Who has subsequently been arrested for illegally selling weapons, and who will actually be prosecuted. Unlike most people charged with breaking federal firearms laws.

Wal-Mart came out and said they’re no longer going to sell handgun ammunition or “short-barreled” ammunition. Also, they don’t want people to open carry into their stores. Well, I guess that means Lucky Gunner and my local gun shops get my business.

Kroger then jumped into the corporate shaming of gun owners by asking folks not to open carry in their stores. Then Walgreens and CVS joined the show.

San Francisco decided that the NRA was a terrorist organization. They should know since the NRA has committed so many terrorist acts in San Fran. Like the SLA.

We live in interesting times. Excuse me while I go bug my elected officials.

You Know You’re A Gunnie…

September 4, 2019 / / 0 Comments

I telework two days a week. I was talking with my coworker on our weekly call and mentioned I picked up a new fidget spinner for the home office. She asked me why I didn’t get one for the office. So, I sent her the link.

She quickly agreed that it was probably not a good idea to bring one of those to work.