NG(V)AC Explained

Elliot Fineman started the NG(V)AC (are they still around?  Yeah unfortunately) in 2010 in response to the murder of his son by a gunman. Here's what his bio says on that:

On the morning of December 31, 2006, the Chicago police came to Elliot’s door to tell him his son, Michael Fineman, had been murdered by a stranger, while dining in a San Diego restaurant with his wife. The murderer was a paranoid schizophrenic who had legally obtained the gun. Since that day, Elliot has been committed to preventing other parents and families from having to go through this unimaginable, indescribable and life altering experience.

Now let's look at some of the facts behind the murder. His son was murdered by a man named Ralph Stephen Garbarini in San Diego, California, the state w/ some of the strictest laws in the nation.  I haven't been able to find any information as to whether Garbarini had been diagnosed and/or committed previously but one article I read said he hadn't had a past record of violence. So if he was diagnosed and/or committed, then he did not 'legally' purchase the firearm.  If he wasn't, there wasn't anything in the records that would have disqualified him from ownership under any system or background check.  


I also haven't been able to find where he purchased the firearm (A .22 caliber handgun).  If he purchased it in California, then he was licensed, registered and had gone through background checks no matter where he purchased it in state (gun show or FFL).  If he purchased it out of state and brought it in, then he had 60 days to get said licensing/registration. One report says he arrived in 'San Diego' a little over three weeks before the shooting but not necessarily the state.  That same report also lists what was found in his vehicle when he was caught:

two homemade silencers, a fake ID for “David Sims” and a murder-mystery novel titled “Penance,”

So two 'homemade silencers' (in violation of federal law) and a 'fake ID' (also in violation of the law) plus the fact that the shooter did not have a concealed carry license.   Even if he did 'legally' buy the gun, his other actions showed that he was not planning on using it for legal purposes.

Then take a look at NG(V)AC/Fineman's first target.  Starbucks.  For allowing open carry/concealed carry in their stores depending on state/local law.  Not improvement on mental health screening or making sure records get added to the database, not even trying to 'close the gun show loophole' but a decision by a private company that had nothing in any way connected w/ his son's murder. 

Groups like this don't care about 'gun violence', they care about 'gun control' and 'victims of gun violence' are merely tools to be used to achieve that control.  People like Elliot Fineman and Joan Peterson who have suffered losses from people who shouldn't have been allowed in public have become consumed w/ the tool used and not the underlying reasons behind it. I might feel more sympathetic towards them if they weren't dedicating their life to enabling the same sort of victimhood for the rest of society.

Some People Just Need Killin'

There's a reason that's a legitimate defense in Texas:

 The Hunt County Sheriff's Department is among several agencies investigating the gruesome death of a rare white buffalo, born nearly a year ago on a ranch near Greenville, Texas.

Now what are they going to do w/ the skin?  Make it part of a personal collection?  Try and sell it? Good luck on that.

I hope they find the individual w/ an 'accident' as a result. 

OGRE Designer's Edition

I've been a fan of the 'futuristic' (35 years ago) tank warfare game OGRE by Steve Jackson Games since my sister bought me a copy of its expansion set GEV when I was about 10 yrs old.  It had an 11x18(?) sheet of hex paper w/ terrain, cardboard cut out counters and a rulebook.  I played it for years.  Using various expansion sets, I even fought some Brigade sized battles including non-allied militia and rogue OGRE Cybertanks. Even played the Mini's a bit and was a playtester on the RPG version.

Anywhoo, they're bringing it back and their first release is a 'Designers Edition' using heavy cardstock counters through Kickstarter.

It will be mine.


Kick in your support as well. It's a great game.

Nothing was given for this plug.

Anti-Gun 'Research'

In a previous post, I noted that almost every single one of the 'reports' listed by the Brady Campaign were paid for by the Joyce Foundation and mostly written by Hemenway. Let's take a look at the quality of this 'research' (Note that is from an except cited by a gun control advocate to support his cause):

44. Gun threats against and self-defense gun use by adolescents
We analyzed data from a telephone survey of 5,800 California adolescents aged 12-17, which asked questions about gun threats against, and self-defense gun use by these young people.
Major Findings: These young people were far more likely to be threatened with a gun than to use a gun in self-defense, and most of the reported self-defense gun uses were hostile interactions between armed adolescents.  Males, smokers, binge drinkers, those who threatened others and whose parents were less likely to know their whereabouts were more likely both to be threatened with a gun and to use a gun in self-defense.
Publication: Hemenway, David; Miller, Matthew.  "Gun Threats Against and Self-Defense Gun Use by California Adolescents." Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. 2004; 158:395-400.

 First off, adolescents aged 12-17 are not legally able to purchase/own firearms by federal and state laws, plus this is California where all firearms are licensed and registered which makes this statement really stupid:

These young people were far more likely to be threatened with a gun than to use a gun in self-defense

 Then this:

most of the reported self-defense gun uses were hostile interactions between armed adolescents

 Which would be criminal uses of firearms initially and on both sides (iow gangbangers). Not mentioned.

Males, smokers, binge drinkers, those who threatened others and whose parents were less likely to know their whereabouts were more likely both to be threatened with a gun and to use a gun in self-defense.

Binge drinking, smoking and threats are all criminal offenses by adolescents and then throw negligent parents into the mix.  Again, no highlighting of these pertinent facts but it will all be used to claim that self-defense w/ a firearm by law abiding citizens is a myth.

This one however is priceless:

 43. The wounding of criminals.
Using data from a survey of detainees in a Washington D.C. jail, we worked with a prison physician to investigate the circumstances of gunshot wounds to these criminals.
Major Findings: One in four of these detainees had been wounded, in events that appear unrelated to their incarceration. Most were shot when they were victims of robberies, assaults and crossfires. Virtually none report being wounded by a "law-abiding citizen."
Publication: May, John P; Hemenway, David; Oen, Roger; Pitts, Khalid R. "When Criminals are Shot: A Survey of Washington DC Jail Detainees" Medscape General Medicine. 2000; June 28. www.medscape.com

 Criminals were wounded by other criminals but "Virtually none report being wounded by a "law-abiding citizen."" In DC. In 2000.Where handguns were banned and longguns were required to be kept disabled.

Go check out some of the others.  The statements just get stupider and stupider. Like:

 All reported cases of criminal gun use, as well as many of the so-called self-defense gun uses, appear to be socially undesirable.

 Recent gun owners were 8 times more likely to have threatened their partners with a gun than non-gun owners.

And they wonder why we don't take their reports seriously.

Libelous Ladd Everitt Strikes Again

Remember when Ladd Everitt reworded a post by blogger Anti-Tango in order to insinuate child abuse? Well it seems that seems to have become the standard at the CSGV offices.  In a case where a couple were incorrectly thought to be breaking into a home and held at gunpoint until police arrived, this is what 'Josh' had to say:

The tide turned quickly. Two days after the shooting, the Kalonjis and Samuel met with the Newton County Sheriff's Office and District Attorney. The charges against them were dropped.

 There was NO shooting.  So why did the CSGV write that?  Because they're inherently dishonest and need to inflame tensions in order to promote their agenda. Unsurprising when they have declared that facts don't matter.

And just in case some more editing occurs, here's the screencap:

Update:  Editing complete.  The wording has been changed.

Free Advertising

You really have to love anti-gunners. In their hatred and disgust, they're some of the best salesman one could ask for.

 Last month, the CSGV, Media Matters and other Joyce puppets went on a rampageagainst hoodies.  A few weeks later at the NRA convention, they were backordered nearly two months they'ld gotten so many orders.

Josh Sugarmann, in an attempt to demonize CCW guns, reposted numerous advertisements for them, informing several firearm owners of new options.

Now the CSGV doubles down on their stupid by offering GLOCK some free advertising on Twitter and FB.  

"Don't throw me into that there briar patch Br'er Bear"...

These people really are that dense.

"The Studies Show...."

That the 'studies' are all bought and paid for by the Joyce Foundation.

In Dennis Henigan's latest rambling screed, he links to lots of 'studies' showing how dangerous firearm owners are. Almost every single one was funded by the Joyce Foundation.You think I'm exaggerating?

two telephone surveys: Hemenway/Miller of the HSPH. Funded by the Joyce Foundation.

claimed self-defense use of the gun : Hemenway of the HSPH. Funded by the Joyce Foundation.

observed that:  Hemenway/Miller of the HSPH. Funded by the Joyce Foundation.

Harvard study of Arizona drivers : Hemenway/Miller et. al of the HSPH. Funded by the Joyce Foundation.

Yet another study: Hemenway/Miller (again, do we see a pattern) et. al of the HSPH. Funded by the Joyce Foundation.

four times as likely to drink and drive Wintemute of the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program. Funded by (you guessed it) the Joyce Foundation.

A study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania:  Besides not differentiating between criminals and non-criminals, the UPenn's FICAP is also a grant recipient of the ...(drumroll please)... Joyce Foundation.

How can one make it any more plain?  There is NO grassroots support for gun control.  It's advocacy is bought and paid for by philanthropists from the Joyce Foundation and individuals like Bloomberg and Soros.

Speaking of the Joyce's, it appears they've pulled their detailed lists of grant recipients.  Guess it was too embarrassing for them to actually show evidence that all of those 'grassroots' groups are merely astroturf.

Some Morning Humor

At Least They're Honest About It

The CSGV says: Facts don't matter, we hate guns.

 Another story where they've declared the shooter guilty before all the facts are present because he used a firearm.  As they've stated as their official position "'Using armed violence in any context is flat out wrong...".  Rape, Spousal abuse, attempted murder... It doesn't matter.  They're view is that you are in the wrong if you use a gun to defend yourself.

Happy May Day

Let us all join joyful revelers around the world on this day of peace and brotherhood as we celebrate another International Workers Day:

 

 Don't they look happy and content?  Class stricture has been removed. There is no want or hunger.  All are equal under International Socialism.

Another 'One Man Show' Gun Group

Uncle and Sebastian comment on the "Independent Firearm Owners Association" run by former NRA employee Richard Feldman. The first thing that came to my mind was "Another 'National' gun rights group run by one guy, just like the National Assoc. for Gun Rights" (NAGR) that will suck up donations and not do a single thing except put out the occasional email asking for....more donations".

Speaking of the NAGR, here's what I found when I went to their website:

Surprising for a group that claims to represent "over 1 million grassroots, gun rights activists across the United States".

Methinks my checkbook won't be opened for this 'group' either.