This is part of my ongoing series on Canadian Mass Murders. I was going to write something about Gamil Gharbi's insane killing spree that left fourteen promising young women dead in Montreal back in 1989. But after reading my article from 2008, I really didn't see what I would say today that I could say any better than I wrote then. Maybe next year I'll find a new … [Read more...]
Flying the Gadsden Flag
My great friend and un-indicted co-conspirator in all things writing, Jane Gaffin, sent me a link to the YouTube video below along with this note: I love the Gadsden flag. Here's a neat lesson on the flag as flown on the diArmani website bar and how the snake has even evolved in some circles into a porcupine. As Jane references in her brief message, we've been flying the … [Read more...]
Lawrence Manzer Case News Archive
Update -- December 6, 2010: The Crown has decided it is in the public interest to move forward with this case. That's a joke, not justice. I had a long talk with Lawrence Manzer yesterday about his case, what happened, and how the RCMP have been handling things. It was a very interesting conversation, to put it mildly. All the media accounts seem to be correct on one … [Read more...]
Lawrence Russell Manzer CKOM News Talk 650 Radio Interview
If you're not familiar with the name Lawrence Manzer, I'm shocked. But for those who haven't heard of this man, here's a brief background: In March 2010 he was woken up in the middle of the night by his neighbour. There were prowlers in his back yard, and he wanted Manzer's assistance. Manzer went outside, unloaded shotgun in hand, to check out the situation. He called … [Read more...]
Kill all those nasty gophers! (humourous)
My loving wife sent me an email last night with this little gem in it. I'd seen it before, probably a few years ago but had long since forgotten about it. It's CCI Ammunition's online gopher shooting game. It's really quite fun, and even if you pay close attention, you probably won't get to shoot all the little … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Seat of Freedom
Here is an interesting image that someone sent to me the other day. Kinda gets the point across, doesn't it. I like it! … [Read more...]
My Remembrance Day Thought: Respect
Respect It's a lost concept, it seems. A simple concept, really. Webster's defines it as "a high or special regard". I believe that's the least we can do... hold those who were willing to, and especially those who did give their lives to defend our freedom in "a high or special regard." Last year my wife and I went to the Remembrance Day ceremony in our town. It's a … [Read more...]
Negligent Discharge near President Obama?
Obama's on a tour around the world again, promoting whatever it is he stands for. Lord knows I can't figure that out. It changes too often. But I digress... outside the hotel where he was staying, an assistant police inspector caused a bit of a ruckus. According to this news report, he was getting into his car when his revolver "went off". What's interesting about this … [Read more...]
NFA’s “Canadian Firearms Summit” cancelled due to lack of interest
From the NFA's website, all that's mentioned is this: Canadian Firearms Summit 2010 Sorry, this event has been cancelled. On the CanadianGunNutz web forum a little more information was posted: Unfortunately the Canadian Firearms Summit meeting planned for December 10-12, 2010 is cancelled. The critical mass of organizations needed to make it … [Read more...]
BCWF Political Action Alliance Press Release
NDP MP Charlie Angus’ ‘Fix’ the Long Gun Registry Bill (Part 1) Canadian Shooting Sports Association FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NDP’s Bill C-580 gives gun owners renewed energy for election fight Sport shooters show disgust at feeble ploy to “fix” gun registry (Vaughan ON – October 21, 2010) Private Members’ Bill C-580 tabled by NDP MP Charlie Angus earlier this month … [Read more...]
Bill C-580 Press Release from CSSA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NDP’s Bill C-580 gives gun owners renewed energy for election fight Sport shooters show disgust at feeble ploy to “fix” gun registry (Vaughan ON – October 21, 2010) Private Members’ Bill C-580 tabled by NDP MP Charlie Angus earlier this month is ill-conceived and leaves firearms owners to conclude it is nothing more than a confiscation … [Read more...]
What’s the first rule of gun handling again?
Gun Safety Rule #1 ALWAYS keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction. Seriously. It's not that difficult. And it saves having to explain how you managed to shoot both your 4-year-old son and your own mother while you're "cleaning your gun". Gun Safety Rule #2 ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard until you're ready to … [Read more...]
McSherry Auction’s Annual Fall Gun Auction
Gotta love gun auctions! Haven't been to one in a while, since the last one in the lower mainland was canceled after long gun registration came into effect. Too bad too, because it was a lot of fun. Some good deals too. At the last one I think some friends of mine and I were buying shotguns for $10 each or something ridiculous like that. Were they pristine? Of course … [Read more...]
Edmonton Police praise the gun registry
Too bad they have no idea what they're talking about! Let me explain. To bolster support for the gun registry, Edmonton police are telling people to think about a domestic violence call they responded to early on September 30th. A woman called and reported that her estranged husband, who may have access to firearms, was drunk and had scared her during an "emotional … [Read more...]
A Cell Phone Stun Gun? In Canada? But that’s illegal!!!
This story from early September is rather strange. Think about it. I've seen cell phone guns, cell phone lighters, and I think I even came across a cell phone razor once. But a stun gun? What will they come up with next? Of course the obligatory "officer safety" issue had to be included.... A Toronto man faces charges after police found a stun gun disguised as a … [Read more...]
Charlie Angus wants to “fix” the gun registry with Bill C-580
Which is a frightening prospect, given how little Mr. Angus seems to understand about the firearms issue and Canadian firearms owners. Then Mr. Angus is, in reality, is simply doing what politicians ALWAYS do when facing a hostile electorate: he's trying to save face and pretend he's on "their side". Good luck Charlie. You sold out your constituents because you were PO'd … [Read more...]
Airman shot – because they didn’t follow basic safety rules
There are basic firearm safety rules that MUST be followed at all times. If you don't want to shoot yourself or someone else, that is. If you don't care about that, then you can do what these airmen from the Minot Air Force Base did at the Minot Rifle & Pistol Club, just north of Minot, North Dakota. Officers say it does not appear to be an accidental discharge of a … [Read more...]
A Message to All NFA and CSSA Members
A Message to All NFA and CSSA Members by Norman "Griffon" Lapierre, President, Canadian Association for Self Defense Dear member of the firearms community, I am writing these lines while trying to remain as non-partisan as possible. The following message addresses itself to members of the CSSA and NFA equally. The focus on firearms will soon fade from the media over … [Read more...]
Handgun Registration Works! (or not…)
Handguns have been registered in Canada since 1934. You can't even buy one legally without jumping through all sorts of bureaucratic hoops, and when that's all done, you've got to apply for a Authorization to Transport just to take the thing to the range to shoot at a paper target. Unless you're a criminal, of course. Then none of this hassle applies, as is clearly shown … [Read more...]
Jesse Hardin supports Katey Montague’s New Freedom Venture
Jesse L. "Wolf" Hardin, old west storyteller, writer and artist, is throwing his support behind a bright young woman from Ontario, Katey Montague. Hardin, the author of a book of stories of the old west, "Old Guns and Whispering Ghosts" has donated hundreds of copies of his book to help Katey raise funds for her website devoted to "the protection of our God-given Rights and … [Read more...]
Donna Montague and the Possible Seizure of her Home by the Ontario Government
I had a long talk with Donna Montague last night, and so far, the news is good, if by good news you mean no news. So far there is no word from the Ontario Attorney General's office regarding their forfeiture application for the Montague family home under Ontario's Proceeds of Crime Act. "This is all so unbelievable. These proceedings have revealed a parliamentary and … [Read more...]
Disarmament Man!
Now this is hilarious! Someone's created a cartoon series called "Disarmament Man". Check it out. You won't be sorry. :) … [Read more...]
Katey Montague’s Rights and Freedom Bulletin
If you've ever wondered if there is any hope for our future, look no further than Katey Montague. She's building a website devoted to protecting and defending our God-given Rights and is dedicated to winning that fight. For the past few weeks she has been encouraging people to support the opposition MPs who previously voted to scrap Canada's long gun registry through Candice … [Read more...]
Bruce Montague and the Canadian Bar Association
Joe Gingrich, one of the members of Bruce Montague's Case Management Team, has been digging into the Canadian Bar Association in his effort to find evidence of legal bias towards gun owners. In an article released recently, he paints a pretty strong picture for that bias. You can read the entire thing over at my other site diarmani.com. The article is titled: It's NOT … [Read more...]
Bruce Montague’s Constitutional Challenge Rejected by Supreme Court of Canada
Today the Supreme Court of Canada announced they will not hear Bruce Montague's appeal. This does not mean the Montague's legal troubles are over, however. Still outstanding is the Ontario Provincial Government's threat to take the Montague family home under Ontario's Proceeds of Crime Act. They were "kind" enough, in their letter threatening the house seizure, to allow … [Read more...]
The Long Gun Registry Debate
by Phil Hewkin All the hyperbole and rhetoric, deception and corruption aside, from one guy who actually is not too lazy to read what the law states in the "Criminal code of Canada", all I can say, is, if YOU haven't taken the time to read these laws, "the Firearms Act" and, the section called, "Firearms and other weapons" as I have, PLEASE kindly SHUT the HELL UP! My own … [Read more...]
NDP MPs Under Fire
While NDP party leader Jack Layton does the right thing (allowing a free vote on Candice Hoeppner's private member's Bill C-391), Liberal party leader Michael Ignatieff declares war on two NDP MPs. Niki Ashton (Churchill) and Malcolm Allen (Welland) are the two MPs that Ignatieff believes are the key to ending Bill C-391. In a post on the Liberal party website, Ignatieff … [Read more...]
Wayne Easter: Your Rep to Ottawa? Or Ottawa’s Rep to You?
Liberal MP Wayne Easter's website begins with promise. "I am committed to bringing your voice to Ottawa, by ensuring your concerns are heard and working with you to create opportunities for growth in our province." He forgot to add the end of the sentence though.... "but only if I agree with you." Otherwise, he's just one more politician bringing Ottawa's voice to … [Read more...]
Jack Layton Showing Integrity???
Anyone who knows me knows I'm no fan of Jack Layton's. I think he's an opportunistic man who will do almost anything to get in front of a TV camera. So his stand on "allowing" a free vote on Bill C-391 is very surprising to me. It's no secret that old Jack is anti-gun. If he had his way he'd ban them all in a heartbeat. Good thing he doesn't get his way, if you're a gun … [Read more...]
Jack Layton “under fire”
Jack Layton is under a lot of heat to get his members of parliament in line with party policy. Unfortunately for Jack, those rural riding members want to actually get re-elected. Most won their seats by less than 2,000 votes, some substantially less, so listening to their constituents when it comes to "gun control" means the difference between getting elected or being forced … [Read more...]