In the Washington Examiner, Anna Giaritelli reports the horror that Salvadoran refugees face, leaving their home country to escape the terrors of MS-13, only to find the gang active right here in the United States. Giaritelli details the gang's activities in Northern Virginia, but MS-13 has rooted itself in communities all across America. She writes: As of late 2019, MS-13 has approximately 3,000 members, on par with recent years' figures, according to two officials. Jay Lanham, executive director of the task force, named MS-13 “by far the largest gang in Northern Virginia,” adding, “Due to … [Read more...]
America’s Silent Army with 423M Guns
Well, maybe not silent as more and more Americans are speaking out to defend their Second Amendment rights. As the recent ATF report reveals, this group is locked and loaded. Paul Bedard details the report at The Washington Examiner, writing: New federal data shows that there are 422.9 million firearms in circulation, or about 1.2 guns for every person in the country. What’s more, despite years of criticism of modern “assault-style” rifles such as the AR-15 and AK-47, there are a record 17.7 million in private hands, proving that it is the most popular gun around. And last year … [Read more...]
Season’s Greetings from Bartlett, NH
Season’s greetings from our cabin in Bartlett, NH. … [Read more...]
First Responders Say in a Big Disaster: “We’re Not Coming”
You're on your own in a big disaster, according to Cristina Gonzalez of the Los Angeles Emergency Management Department. Angelenos, and everyone else should take those words to heart. In the event of a really epic disaster like the potential "Big One" earthquake, or Hurricane Irma which hit Puerto Rico, if emergency response personnel even make it to you, it's likely going to take a while. Gabriel Cortez reports on Gonzelez's statement in LAist: The two huge Ridgecrest earthquakes that rocked Southern California earlier this month shook a lot of people out of their earthquake … [Read more...]
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How Has Gun Control Worked Elsewhere?
As the 2020 presidential election season heats up, the Democratic candidates are trying to sell a wide array of plans to infringe on your Second Amendment rights. So it seems fair to ask how gun control has worked out elsewhere. Probably nowhere else is a better comparison than the United Kingdom. L.A. Luebbert recently explained in America's 1st Freedom, that UK efforts to rein in gun violence haven't necessarily reduced violent crime. Luebbert writes: As the liberals repeat their mantra that gun control is the answer to violence, Americans need to ask, “How has that been working elsewhere?” … [Read more...]
Here’s Why America Can’t Afford to Give Warren an Inch
In The Wall Street Journal, Amity Shlaes explains why even mild compromise with Democrats could unleash terrible consequences. She writes: She’ll only get halfway. That’s the consensus on Elizabeth Warren: If the senator becomes president, Congress will wear down her ideological edge and stymie much of her radical agenda. The result won’t be something free-marketeers can love, but it will be something they can live with and then undo at a later date. Maybe not. The lesson of the 1960s is that political compromises with progressives can be much more consequential than they look—and preclude … [Read more...]
Tacoma Politicians Use Loophole to Target Gun Owners
In October I told you about an attempt by politicians in Tacoma, Washington to use a loophole to get around state law that prevents them from creating gun control laws by using the city tax code to target gun owners and gun shop owners. The measure was momentarily thwarted by amendments, but ultimately passed on November 12, and will take effect July 1, 2020. The tax will add $25 to the price of firearms sold within the city limits, and a 2-cent tax per round of .22 caliber ammo (and smaller calibers), and a 5-cent tax per round on larger calibers. You can buy some brands of .22LR online … [Read more...]
Where You Won’t Find Liz Warren
I thought you’d like to see this picture taken by a client at the Wanenmacher’s Tulsa Arms Show. It’s the largest gun show in the world and might be the safest place too. Check out a description of the show here: This is the show you have been waiting for. We have the largest selection and the best prices! Bring your guns and knives to sell or trade. If you miss this show, you will regret it. Make your plans now. Tell your friends. Bring your kids and Have a great time. SPECTATORS: World's Largest Selection of antique, collector and modern firearms, knives and accessories. Save … [Read more...]
Charging Stations in Public Places Could Be Loaded with Malware
Have you heard of Juice Jacking? The term is the name of a strategy used by hackers to load public USB charging stations with malware that can attack the devices of users trying to charge them. Allowing your electronic devices to be compromised by malware can be one of the most stressful and violating modern experiences. With more of your life than ever before attached to your phone, tablet or laptop, giving a criminal the ability to sift through your data and learn your most intimate details can be a nightmare. So how do you protect yourself? First, as Doreen Christensen reports in the … [Read more...]