Privacy, Drones, And The 21st Century Use Of Shotguns

I've been waiting for something like this to happen. It was only a matter of time.

Interesting times, we live in interesting times....

http://www.wdrb.com/story/29650818/hillview-man-arrested-for-shooting-down-drone-cites-right-to-privacy

Interesting Article About Recent CCW Owners

A lot of my friends didn't believe me years ago when I told them that women gun buyers would be the salvation (for lack of a better word) of gun ownership. I may have overstated that a bit, but this article along with others I've seen the last few years, seems to give more than a little validation to my thoughts on the matter.
OTOH the rise in legal gun ownership by minorities wasn't on my radar at all.

http://www.realclearpolicy.com/articles/2015/07/17/the_rise_of_concealed_carry_1369.html

The Latest On Drones In The USA

So what happens when you take a multi-rotor drone, add a Glock and have an 18 yr old tech nerd mix it all up?

Well, hit the link and see for yourself.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3164261/Terrifying-video-shows-home-drone-teenager-equipped-HANDGUN-opening-fire-woods.html?ito=social-facebookvideo

Sure, Let's Just Ban Guns

That'll solve all our violent crime problems......

More Good News For NY State Residents

There's an old saying. "Nobody's right to life, liberty or the pursuit of happiness is safe as long as the Legislature is in session". Originally intended to describe the Federal government, it really has meaning if you live in NY state. Fortunately residents can rest easy for a while now that these hooples and crooks have gone home (for a few months at least).
The only high points of note this year were the arrests and indictments of both the Democratic leader of the State Assembly (Shelly Silver) and the Republican leader of the State Senate (Dean Skelos).

Good riddance.

https://www.nraila.org/articles/20150626/new-york-2015-legislative-session-adjourns

Civil Disobedience Is No Longer The Property Of The Left

In a move reminiscent of Canada when they required the registration of all long guns, NY state residents have responded to Andrew Cuomo's SAFE Act in the same manner.

Non-compliance.

At this point only 4% of all the semi-auto carbines and rifles estimated to be in the hands of gun owners in the state have been registered. At this time a court case is underway to repeal several sections of the SAFE act. How that plays out could take some time and the outcome, knowing the judicial system in NY state, is far from certain.

But as the saying goes, hope springs eternal.

https://www.nraila.org/articles/20150626/ny-data-reveals-futility-of-gun-registration-laws

Remember The Big Ammo Shortage in 2013-2014?

Well here's a little piece of info that might help you put it in perspective. You just never know what's going on, even in the information age.

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2015/06/robert-farago/rapid-6m-post-newton-sale-of-5-56-ammo-paved-way-for-mexican-military-build-up/

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2015/06/15/whats-behind-mexicos-military-buying-binge/

"Help Me!! We're Drowning In NYC"!! Well, Maybe Not...

I used to do Climate Change Mondays here at the blog, but kind of got away from it. I know it makes me a "Climate Change Denier", to a large number of people, but fuck em'. Accordingly I bring you this little gem that reminds us of all the fanciful bullshit that's been spouted over the last decade or so under the term of "settled science".

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/scott-whitlock/2015/06/12/flashback-abcs-08-prediction-nyc-under-water-climate-change-june

The Effect of U.S. Shale On The Geopolitical Landscape

Well, Cuomo will never allow it in NY State, but even old "angry Eyes Cuomo" won't be Governor forever.
In any event, as the following article shows, shale oil is rewriting the immediate future of energy production not just in the U.S.A, but in the world.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-06-10/u-s-ousts-russia-as-world-s-top-oil-gas-producer-in-bp-report

Rahm Emmanuel Must Have Spit When This Happened

Couldn't pass this one up:

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/06/04/the-gop-s-black-church.html