I read this a bit back but Mike, who is going on hiatus again, reminded me of it. So, go check out Alphie’s resolution:

I resolved that if I were wearing a belt, it would have a holster on it. Sometimes it would hold my carry weapon but more often than not the holster would be empty, but it would always be there.

Read the whole thing.

Via Dave thA, comes this:

Anyone who lawfully — key word being lawfully — owned a federally registered machine gun on or before May 19, 1986, can keep the gun and transfer it if the transfer is approved by the U.S. Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Attorney General Mike COX issued his opinion about the possession and transfer of federally registered machine guns in response to a request Rep. Leon DROLET (R-Clinton Twp.).

Mike SESSA Jr., who lives in Harrison Township and has worked with Drolet since the early 1990s to advocate for Second Amendment rights, sent the request to Drolet.

There was some confusion as to whether a license was needed to obtain the gun. The question was whether the document that has to be filled out in order to get a license is actually considered a “license.” According to the Cox opinion, the document is enough to qualify as a license because it follows all federal guidelines.

David Hardy sums it up and notes it clarifies that an approved application to transfer an NFA firearm or device meets the requirement under Michigan law as a “license” required to lawfully possess a machine gun.

Sorry for all the Noggin bloggin, but a few things:

Oobi really creeps me out.

And I’m not sure that the retarded alligator who sounds like Homer Simpson is appropriate.

Despite my detractors, Laurie Berkner is hot when you factor in the dancing. No beer goggles needed.

Lazy Town is just weird and the pink-haired girl gives me the willies.

I was piddling around with Retreiver. You can draw a quick sketch using their palette and it will find pictures based on your sketch. I found this most excellent pic of a dad and his daughter – and their AR-15s.

I find it odd that I was just randomly doodling and a pic of an AR popped up. It’s like ARs follow me around, or something.

On justifying government, EgregiousCharles:

I’m an anarcho-capitalist in the same way I’m a pacifist; that is, I’ll become one at the same time as everyone else. It’s moral position seems as unassailable as that of pacifism. So if either one were a realistic option at all, it’d be the only option. But with pacifism, in the real world, there are too many situations where refusing to participate in violence does nothing to reduce violence, but simply makes it one sided.

Heh.

So far, while I’m a stay at home dad, Junior has learned three new phrases: Bad dog, big ball (as opposed to the little ball) and poo poo.

The NY Daily News notes that Bloomberg is planning take his crusade against guns national:

Once content to rule the city, Mayor Bloomberg yesterday vowed for the first time to go national – with an all-out effort to crack down on illegal gun sales.

With the shooting deaths of two NYPD cops still weighing on the city – and with his confidence as a political player clearly rising – Bloomberg promised in his second term to fight the fight over illegal handguns in every forum that matters.

“We will take our message to Albany, to Washington and to every capital of every state that permits guns to flow freely across its borders,” said Bloomberg.

“And to those who distort our laws to aid and abet hardened criminals, know this,” he said, punching the air for emphasis. “We will not rest until we secure all of the tools we need to protect New Yorkers from the scourge of illegal guns.”

Although Bloomberg has talked before about the need for stricter gun controls, yesterday was the first time he pledged to do battle in individual statehouses throughout the U.S.

So, New York’s gun problems are the fault of everyone but New York. I suspect the fact that NY doesn’t prosecute most gun crimes might be an important factor:

A thug who is busted for wielding a loaded handgun in New York City has an astonishing 77 percent chance of ducking jail, a Post analysis of state arrest stats revealed.

And even if the gunslinger does go to the slammer, he’s not likely to stay long.

Of those who got jail time last year, more than two-thirds went away for a year or less, despite facing up to 15 years in prison, as state laws allow, the stats show.

And what’s a stupid New York moment without Chuckles chiming in:

“If he can make an alliance of governors and mayors – particularly Republican governors and mayors – it could greatly help us,” said Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), an author of the Brady Bill, which requires background checks for handgun purchases. “We haven’t had a major Republican voice speaking out for gun control in a long time.”

That’s because in most states anti-gunners don’t get elected. The new wave of gun control is on us. If other Republicans support this notion, they need to be voted out.

Adam Groves has started the Tennessee Politics Blog to:

Hopefully, this place will be better marketed to serve as the focal entry point for everything going on in Tennessee politics.

Sorry, blogging will be light and/or intermittent today. Stuff to do, like find a job.

Jeff has the latest.

No, really. Dave blogged the birth of his child. Congrats to Dave!

Buck notes it’s gaining, err, ground. I did find this interesting:

After the law (concealed carry) was passed, many people had concerns of out-of-control violent crime, and western style gunfights in the streets.

That didn’t happen, and, according to the 2003 Michigan Uniform Crime Report, Michigan experienced a 10 percent drop in violent crime between 1999 – a year before the CCW law was passed – and 2003.

Kind of karmic, I think:

D.C. Councilman Marion Barry says he’s grateful he wasn’t hurt when he was robbed at gunpoint Monday night.

Barry tells reporters he was robbed at his Southeast apartment by some youths who helped carry his groceries

This is the guy who said:

“If you take out the killings, Washington actually has a very low crime rate.”

Aunt B:

If the father of your children is such a fucker that he wants you to have painful, needless surgery so that he can have the opportunity to hurt you when you have sex with him, you need to stab that jerk in the gut and take whatever therapy they offer you in prison.

Ayup. I’ll let you head over to see what she’s talking about.

HL is showing some off. Anyone fired an AK with the wire folder? Looks like it would be a bit painful.

I been tagged by Michael for this four of thing. So, here goes:

Four jobs you’ve had in your life: Bag boy at a grocery store, counselor at a prison, controller, and professional bungee jumper.

Four movies you could watch over and over: Raising Arizona, Big Trouble in Little China, Rocky Horror Picture show (seen it 378 times), and Unforgiven.

Four places you’ve lived: Browns Mills, New Jersey (or, as I like to call it, Hell); Schofield Barracks on the island of Oahu; Maryville, TN; and Fort Knox, KY.

Four TV shows you love to watch: The Simpsons, The Family Guy, The Sopranos, and Deadwood.

Four places you’ve been on vacation: The Mayan Riviera, Jamaica, The Caymans, and DragonCon.

Four websites you visit daily: There are a lot, so to avoid picking favorites, here’s the non-blog sites. Keep and Bear Arms, AR15.com, Bloglines, and Technorati.

Four of your favorite foods: Pork ribs (my own recipe), peaches, blackberries, and bread pudding.

Four places you’d rather be: Currently, I’m at home with my daughter, which is where I prefer to be. But others would include: at a job, on the range, playing golf.

Four albums you can’t live without: SayUncle is a metal head. Sepultura – Roots; All That Remains – This Darkened Heart; Pantera – Vulgar Display of Power; and Faith No More – Angel Dust; Korn – Korn (yeah, that’s five, sue me). Oh, and the new Slipknot album happens to kick all kinds of ass.

Four people to pass it on to: Xrlq, Brutal Hugs, Buddy Don, and you if you want to.

The Trainer has some pics of the AR he’s going to build.

Jeff started a gun meme and wants to know what guns you got this year. He posted pics of his. Well, I have the AK kit (plenty of pics there) I’m working on. I finished up the UltiMAK WASR. And I got the P-22, which I have no pictures of and can’t take any since it’s on its way to Massachusetts.

I mentioned the problems I was having with the Walther P22 in this review. I thought I had managed to fix the problem of the magazine ejecting by modifying my shooting grip. Well, that only worked one day. Since, it has done it again. When I fire the gun, the magazine ejects. This happens quite regularly and more so with the extended magazine than with the non-extended one. I’ve even had two other people shoot it to make sure it wasn’t me and they had the same problem. So, I called Smith and Wesson, who imports the Walther. I talked to a guy and told him the problem. Without hesitating, he told me that he would be sending me a UPS call tag and that I could ship it back to them and they would either fix it or replace it. Now, that’s service. It’s not often that I’m impressed with customer service anywhere and gun manufactures are notorious for providing bad customer service. I was pleasantly surprised by this and think it speaks volumes.

Joe has established TennesseeTicket.com to provide Tennessee voters with information about upcoming elections. Check it out.

Louisiana Libertarian has the latest!

Hope everyone had a safe one. A few things before I leave for the day:

A few days ago, Bob said let’s talk about drug legalization. I said, OK let’s talk about it. Then Bob didn’t talk about it. Given his political aspirations, not talking about it is a good thing. It’s one of those topics politicians simply do not address in any serious way. In fact, it’s one of the banned topics at presidential debates.

Xavier looks at the gun story of 2005, remember New Orleans.

Today, a lot of dumb laws go into effect in California. Kipper rounds them up.

Buck’s new co-blogger has started.