Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed House Bill 2162 into law the other day guaranteed to turn anti-gun zealots into spittle-soaked rage-aholics. No longer will public money be used to undermine the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution. Local governments are, from July 1, 2013 onward, prohibited from using public money to produce, create, manufacture or … [Read more...]
Mass Killers were all Democrats?
I received the following newspaper clipping via email the other day. It perfectly describes the problem of mass shooters and a possible (and very creative) solution to them. I must admit I enjoyed writer Peter Burkett's logic and what I enjoyed most was the knowledge that anti-gun zealots will undoubtedly weep, wail and gnash their teeth over because his facts are … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Farmer acquitted of “illegally” producing milk while Canada continues prosecuting farmers
It’s the ultimate property right to produce a product on your own land using your own hard work. Then government legislators wade in and decide what you will be “permitted” to do on the land you own and work with your own two hands. Wisconsin farmer Vernon Hershberger was charged with the heinous crime of producing and selling milk to willing and happy customers without a … [Read more...]
Canadian Human Rights Act Section 13 Must Be Repealed [video]
“Smart Guns” – A Bad Idea Whose Time Should Never Come
I’m reluctant to even write about this because as that old advertising maxim goes, any public mention of a product is a good thing. This gained wider notoriety when moronic Congressman John F. Tierney introduced a bill to Congress after watching the latest James Bond film. He actually said this is where he got the idea for his bill from... which doesn’t say much for his … [Read more...]
Colorado Lawmakers Will Now Pay the Price for their Anti-Gun Stupidity
As I wrote both here on my blog and here in Canadian Rights and Freedoms Bulletin #134, anti-gun lawmakers in Colorado will pay a high price for their stupidity. First, the financial cost to the state itself as firearms businesses and even businesses in related industries pull out of Colorado. Then comes the real price, at least as far as myopic and moronic politicians are … [Read more...]
A Response to David Foote’s Article in Cottage Country Now
by Mark L Horstead When a columnist claims to know something about firearms, as David Foote most recently did in "Fewer guns make a saver (sic) community, agues (sic) columnist" on 27 May 2013, but cannot even get the calibre right on a firearm that he supposedly owned, it is difficult indeed to give credence to anything which follows. There has never been a "306" … [Read more...]
Nelson, Georgia, sued by the Perennial Gun-Haters at the Brady Center
On April 3, 2013 I wrote an article titled Why Government Despises Liberty… Thoughts on Bastiat’s classic “The Law” in which I discussed the principles Frederik Bastiat wrote about at length. I started off here: "Life, liberty, and property do not exist because men have made laws. On the contrary, it was the fact that life, liberty, and property existed beforehand that caused … [Read more...]
Is Every Phone Call You Make Recorded Without Your Knowledge or Consent?
Constitutions, Charters of Rights and Freedoms, and Bills of Rights mean something under one and only one condition: when those in power choose to follow them. There is not a government in the world that actually respects the documents created by those who founded those nations. Here in Canada, the ink wasn't dry on the Trudeaupian Nightmare, our Charter of Rights and … [Read more...]
The FBI Calls Me a Terrorist just because I believe in Defending My Rights and Freedoms?
Another absurd document surfaced from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that discusses “Possible Indicators of Terrorist Activities Related to Internet Cafes”. In that document it explains how to find potential terrorists and turn them over to the proper authorities for rendering... er I mean investigation. I love the disclaimer at the bottom of the page. It’s … [Read more...]
Hollywood’s “Anti-Piracy” Hypocrisy
It’s one thing for a Hollywood film producer to do what it can to prevent its own commercial works from being “pirated” on the internet. It’s entirely another to prevent an independent filmmaker from producing a film and intentionally sharing his work on the internet for free, yet that is exactly what Hollywood film companies Viacom, Paramount, Fox and Lionsgate are doing … [Read more...]
Rookie Ottawa Constable claims she was shot, sparks massive manhunt, but did she really shoot herself?
A Gantineau, Quebec, police constable, apparently raiding a Saturday night bush party outside Ottawa, managed to get herself shot instead. The only question remaining now is this: Who shot her? The rookie constable with just 3 years on the job called for backup after the gunshot and, while she never made any mention of shooting herself in that call for backup, didn’t set … [Read more...]
What does Jay-Walking have to do with Liberty?
What does Jay-Walking have to do with Liberty? Actually, that’s the wrong question. The correct question is this: Why do we refuse to teach our children personal responsibility? Why make it a crime to cross the street wherever you choose? I can hear the gasps of horror already and I've not even finished penning this article! But if everyone just crossed the road wherever … [Read more...]
Colorado Learns the Hard Lesson that Political Decisions Have Consequences
The Governor of Colorado was warned. Pass anti-2nd Amendment legislation and Colorado firearm manufacturing business would leave, taking their jobs and taxes with them. Democrat Governor John Hickenlooper signed into law anti-gun bills that limit magazine capacity and require background checks for all private and online firearm sales. The new legislation also forces … [Read more...]
US State Department Gets Knickers In a Twist over 3D Printable Handgun
Earlier this week Cody Wilson, the founder of Defense Distributed, made history by creating a single-shot firearm using a 3D printer and then firing it. Personally, I find this absolutely fascinating and a marvel of human ingenuity. Wilson, often referred to in the press as “the radical libertarian and anarchist founder of Defense Distributed” successfully designed a .380 … [Read more...]
Rumblings in the Distance
by Frank Hilliard In the back alleys of Cairo artisans are making what they have always made in times of crisis in countries in turmoil; weapons. It's good to keep this in mind because we in the West tend to lose track of reality in the fog of political platitudes and shock of obscene events. We are reassured by the former and distracted by the latter so that we mistake … [Read more...]
Arthur Topham’s Legal Woes Continue for Daring to use his Right to Freedom of Speech
From the beginning Arthur Topham’s case puzzled me. Charging Mr. Topham with “wilfully promoting hatred” under Section 319(2) of the Criminal Code of Canada seemed excessive given he already faces charges under Section 13(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act. What makes Arthur Topham so scary? In today’s world, where we value “hurt feelings” over our Charter Rights and … [Read more...]
Sheldon Clare and the NFA Barking up the Wrong Tree?
On April 23, 2013, Sheldon Clare and the National Firearms Association (NFA) issued a press release titled “Charging Fees to Avoid a Criminal Charge is Bad Policy”. Sheldon Clare opens that press release saying, “Charging a fee for people to avoid a criminal charge is simply wrong.” While that may absolutely be true, it’s also a policy long-established and accepted by … [Read more...]
Some People Despise Liberty and they’ll say or do anything to take yours away too
It would seem Toronto’s Ron Charach didn’t get cuddled enough by his mommy when he was young, or perhaps he had no strong manly figure around to teach him what it means to be, well, manly. Whatever the failings of Mr. Charach’s upbringing may be, they combined to create a man who utterly despises personal responsibility and is determined to do whatever it takes to strip … [Read more...]
15-year-old Sarah Merkle delivers a powerful message to deaf Maryland legislators
Sarah Merkle is just 15 years old, yet a video of her speech (below) to Maryland legislators is making news across North America. Her impassioned speech last only 3 minutes, yet in that short time she effectively slays the arguments of gun confiscators and gun banners the world over. Before that, however, she explains how Maryland’s pending legislation to ban so-called … [Read more...]
Doug Christie’s Celebration of Life and Birthday Party
I just received the following poster from Keltie Zubko, Doug Christie's widow. She was dreading Doug's upcoming birthday but now, thanks to the Saanich Water Polo School, she will be able to celebrate instead. If you're in the Victoria, BC area on April 24th, 2013, I urge you to come celebrate with Keltie. … [Read more...]
Why Government Despises Liberty… Thoughts on Bastiat’s classic “The Law”
Frederik Bastiat, in his classic “The Law”, wrote: Life, liberty, and property do not exist because men have made laws. On the contrary, it was the fact that life, liberty, and property existed beforehand that caused men to make laws in the first place. How true these words are, yet they're miles and miles from our current reality. Today governments decree what we may own, … [Read more...]
Facebook – The Best Friend Minions of the State Ever Had
Everyone loves Facebook, but nobody loves Facebook more than governments and police agencies. It’s made their job so much easier. And, should actual criminals be too hard to catch, a few hours trolling Facebook photos is sure to net dozens of possibilities. Case in point: Certified Firearms Instructor Shawn Moore. New Jersey Police and the Department of Child and Family … [Read more...]
Will You Write a Lettter of Support for Bruce Montague, his firearm collection and family home?
I received an interesting email the other day from Pastor Jim Butler of the Free Grace Baptist Church, located in Chilliwack, BC. He drafted a letter to Ontario Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) and the Ontario Attorney General and wanted my input on that letter before sending it. You can download and read that letter … [Read more...]
Guntersville Mayor Leigh Dollar is just another jackbooted thug, albeit with perfume…
Is there no end to the raft of elected officials who cannot comprehend the oath of office they swear? You know, those pesky little section where they affirm they will “support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic”? It’s a simple phrase and an even simpler concept, yet time and time again we hear of duly elected officials doing the exact … [Read more...]
Oscar Pistorius and Home Security by Frank Hilliard
Whatever else you can say for Oscar Pistorius, his explanation of how he killed Reeva Steenkamp is bizarre and illogical. No responsible gun owner would shoot through a door at an unknown target. That, however, is not what Canadian homeowners needs to take away from this tragedy. Have a look at the living arrangements in the National Post diagram I've linked to. You can … [Read more...]
The Lesson of Doug Christie – A Tribute to One Man and his Commitment to Freedom of Speech
On March 11, 2013, the day I learned of Doug Christie’s death, I was both shocked and saddened by the news even though I knew it was coming. More than that, however, I felt drained and empty knowing we had lost one of the greatest Freedom Fighters in a generation. Anger burned deep inside me as I the saw the enemies of Freedom and Liberty dance with delight, knowing one of … [Read more...]
Freedom of Speech? No Thanks, We’re Canadian…
[powerpress] On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 the Supreme Court of Canada had the opportunity to stand up for Canadians’ Right to Freedom of Speech. To call their ruling in R. v. Whatcott an “Epic Fail” would be a gross understatement. When the Supreme Court starts out by explaining as it did in Whatcott, not that individual rights are the very foundation of our … [Read more...]
Firearm Manufacturers Fight Back Against New York “Assault Weapon” Ban
New York State recently implemented a ban on the sale of AR-15 style firearms, limited magazine capacity to 7 bullets and a state-wide firearm owner licensing standard and gun registry. Naturally, these bans and magazine capacity limits apply only to we mere citizens, not to agents of the Almighty State. Within hours of New York's gun ban announcement 7 companies … [Read more...]
Getting Liberty Backward
Even when they're doing the right thing, Liberty-minded politicians just seem to get it all backwards. A recent news report out of Arkansas both gives me hope and leaves me shaking my head in wonder. Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe, a Democrat, signed into law on Monday a bill that allows concealed-carry permit holders to take their weapons into churches. The Church … [Read more...]