I don't think so Joe

I was listening to the news on the way to work and I heard a blurb on VP " Foot in Mouth" Biden's interest in James Bond's smart gun from Skyfall. 

OK, here's the deal. When the President's Secret Service Detail adopt smart guns as their duty weapons, when law enforcement Federal, State, and local trade out their Glocks, Sigs, and M&Ps for smart guns, when Bloomberg's, Murdock's, or Gates' security details adopt smart guns I'll think about it. For about two seconds, because the trouble with smart guns is the electronic nature of the "smart" and a firearm that Obama, Biden, Bloomberg, or the statetist prick of your choice can turn off at the touch of a button does me no good at all.

A Response From Senator Hagan

I also wrote Senator Hagan and this is the response.

January 10, 2013

Dear Friend,

Thank you for contacting me regarding the horrific tragedy that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. I appreciate hearing your thoughts on this issue, and my thoughts and prayers remain with the victims and families of this senseless and appalling act of violence.

In the wake of the shooting in Newtown, which left twenty-six innocent members of the community dead, many of them young children, Americans across the country are searching for answers on how we can prevent such tragic events from happening in the future. I believe we must do all we can to put laws and policies in place to prevent future tragedies such as this one. Doing that will require a common-sense debate on a comprehensive approach that examines all relevant issues, including access to firearms, mental healthcare, and the prevalence of violence in video games and media. Additionally, Senator Feinstein has stated her intent to introduce legislation concerning access to firearms at the start of the 113th Congress. To date, that legislation has not been introduced. As always, it is important that we not unnecessarily infringe on the legitimate Second Amendment rights of responsible gun owners.

Like you, I have always been an advocate for Second Amendment rights. My family, like the great state of North Carolina, has a long tradition of hunting and gun ownership, and I take great pride in that heritage. During my tenure in the North Carolina Senate I continuously supported the responsible use of firearms. As your United States Senator, I will always be committed to protecting these fundamental, constitutional rights.

Again, thank you for contacting my office. It is truly an honor to represent North Carolina in the United States Senate, and I hope you will not hesitate to contact me in the future should you have any further questions or concerns. If you would like to stay informed on my work in the Senate, you can sign up for my e-newsletter, follow me on Twitter at @SenatorHagan, or visit my Facebook page.

Sincerely,

Kay R. Hagan

John Richardson got the same boilerplate response and has his opinion. Sounds to me like she's spouting the Obama party line. The telling line for mewas "As always, it is important that we not unnecessarily infringe on the legitimate Second Amendment rights of responsible gun owners."

unnecessarily infringe

It's an enumerated right. All infringements of that right are unnecessary AND unconstitutional.

legitimate Second Amendment rights

There are no illegitimate Second Amendment rights.

Sounds like she is more than ready to ignore her responsibilities and stab gun owners in the back.

I got another email from Hagan's office saying their priority in 2013 was Constituent Services. If she, as I expect she will, votes to violate my rights, my priority will be to see her out of office in 2014.

Yep

Howard Coble responds...

I wrote an email to Howard Coble. This is his response.

Dear Mr. XXXXX:

Thank you for contacting our office to share your views regarding the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. We appreciate hearing from you.

There is no remedy for an innocent life that has been taken by the misuse of a firearm. The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School is a painful and saddening reminder about the very real threat that is posed by gun violence.

The Second Amendment clearly provides a constitutional right to keep and bear arms but that does not trump the authority of the government to maintain public safety, particularly for children. Although the federal government has an important role regulating the use of guns, most criminal statutes are imposed by state governments. Unfortunately, criminal statutes oftentimes are not enough to stop gun violence, New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts have some of the strongest gun laws in the country, but they also experience high numbers of gun-related crimes.

I believe that the right to bear arms must be exercised responsibly and that the tragedy at Sandy Hook should not be overlooked. Federal and state governments should work together to develop comprehensive policies that will update the manner in which we address gun violence and mental illness. It's clear that stringent laws are not enough to eliminate gun violence, and at the same time, it is obvious that more regulations alone will not ensure our safety from gun violence in the future.

Once again, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We will be sure to keep them in mind should relevant legislation be considered. In the meantime, please feel free to contact our office if we may be of assistance in the future.

Sincerely,

HOWARD COBLE

Member of Congress

That response struck me as wishy washy as Hell. Soooo...I responded back.

Mr. Coble,

Thank you for your response to my email to you. You write that "The Second Amendment clearly provides a constitutional right to keep and bear arms but that does not trump the authority of the government to maintain public safety, particularly for children.". I must disagree. The entire purpose of the Constitution is to place limits on government action. If the Constitution says you can't do it, then you can't. The Second Amendment clearly states that the rights of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. One of your responsibilities as a Congressman is to use your influence to ensure that legislation that violates the Constitution, in letter or spirit, does not make it out of the House. We are a Constitutional Republic. If the majority feels that a portion of the Constitution is flawed then the way to correct the flaw is set forth in the Constitution itself. You repeal it. you don't rationalize your actions and ignore it. With all due respect sir, do your job.

Sincerely,

I know, he'll probably never see, much less read, it. Felt good though.

NRA: 100,000 new members after Sandy Hook shooting

I just renewed my membership and bought one for the semi ex-wife and our son. Once the middle daughter has an address I'll get her one. Hell, come to think of it, I should probably get one for the youngest daughter as well. The more the merrier.

...with Liberty and Justice for All Some...

...but only if you're connected. It's the Chicago way.

Call Wal-Mart

The corporate bigwigs of Wal-Mart have been invited to the White House to comment on before Obama's gun control initiative. There is reason to doubt what position they will take in said meeting. Considering the profits they've made off gun owners I know what it damn well better be. Uncle has directions and a phone number to call and comment. Call, be polite, and tell if they support Obama in his gun control pipe dreams you as a gun owner, or simple lover of liberty, will take your business elsewhere and let your friends know to do it as well.

Lines are open from 7 am to 5:25 pm Central Time.

You didn't need to be a psychic...

...to see this coming.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

My daughter thinks I'm crazy.

A couple of years back the semi ex-wife threw out an old Care Bear. I retrieve it from the trash intending to take to the range for target practice. It sat in the van for months then disappeared only to turn up a couple of months ago. Number 3 daughter finally claimed it to wash and give to a needy child. I am not allowed to shoot it. That's a better use for it, besides there's some Barney stuff around the house somewhere.

Out where the buses don't go...

As much as the anti-gun movement would like to portray Alex Jones as represetative of the gun rights movement to scare middle America, he ain't. He's out where the buses don't go...along with Peirs Morgan.

The New Bradys

So I noticed Gabby Giffords and her husband, Mark Kelly, have announced a new gun control initiative. Kelly's a gun owner but they want common sense solutions to gun violence. They want to provide a counter force to the NRA's influence in Washington. The NRA is full if fringe extremists and don't represent the majority of gun owners in this country. Sounds like divide and conquer to me. It also smells of the fat little fingers of Mayor Mikey Bloomberg. Yeah I know. I've not seen anything in print supporting that claim but they met with him and like I said, it smells. OK then. We have two new poster children for the gun control movement and a strategy that should concern us. Our advantage is they are operating on a false premises. The NRA isn't the fringe of gun owners. It's the mainstream. Opposition to an assault weapons ban, magazine ban, and backgrounds on private sales aren't fringe. They just wish they were. Now I'll admit there are fringe elements in any group. We have ours as well. Infringe on our rights and they'll no doubt see them.

While watching the News...

Jay Carney: This President is committed...

Me: He should be.

Hope springs eternal.

What the future holds?

On the News...

So there I was watching the news on WTVD when they had a story on a NCSU emplyee who was arrested for having weapons on campus. Apparently, he had two pistols in his locker and an AR15 in his car. I don't have a problem with reporting this even though I don't see how this truely rates as news. It must have been a slow day in the newsroom. I do have a problem with Kelli O'Hara's need to sensationalize it. You see one of the pistols was "locked and loaded" and the rifle was the "exact same rifle as was used in Newtown". Which has exactly what to do with the story unless she knows something she not telling? She a "journalist" so we know that ain't so.

AND apparently no one could tell O'Hara whether the arrestee had a license for the weapons. Ms. O'Hara, in North Carolina you have tp have a premit to carry weapon concealed on your person. You do not have to have a "license" to own or carry a handgun or a rifle and maybe you should actually do your due diligence, ya know, research, before you report on subject matter you don't have a clue about. I think that's included in your job description.

Quote of the Day

I will say this: If DiFi’s proposed gun ban or anything even remotely like it passes — for instance if private sales are banned or we’re ordered to get government permission to own firearms … well, it will be time.

And you know exactly what time I mean. - Claire Wolfe