Friday, February 19, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Marketing Firearms
Sociological Images has an interesting chronicle of how guns have been marketed in the US. From tools, to patriotism, to hunting, and now primarily for self defense. The fairly new self defense angle plays into our culture of fear and also targets groups that have not traditionally purchased firearms.
Another entry on Sociological Images takes an anti-gun tone but has even better images. These images are advocating guns for self defense against sexism, racism, and homophobia.
I think this is my fave:
Another entry on Sociological Images takes an anti-gun tone but has even better images. These images are advocating guns for self defense against sexism, racism, and homophobia.
I think this is my fave:
Oakland Adds More Anti-Gun Laws
Oakland City Council's proposed gun/ammo limitations was discussed previously.
The council approved the firearm ordinance without any no votes. Keep in mind, this useless ordinance just "enhances" already existing laws and it doesn't even affect any current businesses (because no gun or ammo stores exist in Oakland)!
Over 30 people showed up to say that the city’s new proposal would not serve as an effective deterrent to crime and infringed on Second Amendment rights. Several opponents of the measure tried to link Oakland’s budget problems to its decision to make further prohibitions to the sale of handguns in the city. The City didn't care.
“You’re going to get sued and you’re going to lose,” said Kevin Thomason, a lawyer who lives in East Oakland. “It cost San Francisco $380,000 when they lost their case against us. It will probably working out to be a million dollars when you lose.”
Councilmember Jean Quan, aware that this could most likely bring lawsuits against the city, says, "we're not backing off."
These new laws:
-implement AB 962 ammunition sales restrictions immediately instead of waiting for the state law to take effect next year;
add ALL ammunition, including rifle and shotgun ammunition, to the restrictions;
-require that all ammunition sellers obtain an FFL,
-require that all lost or stolen firearms be reported within 48 hours; and
-require the Chief of Police to send a letter to all handgun purchasers outlining their “obligations” as owners of nasty guns.
Wanna contact The Oakland City Council?
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Oakland City Council Hates Guns
Oakland City Council unanimously approved a measure proposed by Larry Reid, who represents East Oakland. It includes three proposed changes:
-Require the reporting of lost or stolen firearms to the Oakland Police Department
-Requiring a thumbprint for all ammunition purchases
-Enforcing strict permit requirements for the sale of firearms and ammunition in Oakland
Of course, Oakland does not have any firearms or ammunition dealers who sell to the public.
It is expected that the Supreme Court will decide in favor of the plaintiffs in McDonald v. Chicago, and that the Second Amendment will be incorporated as against the states. Oakland City officials look to spend tax dollars on a futile attempt to make gun ownership more difficult in Oakland. The City of Oakland could be forced to pay the legal fees of prevailing counsel if/when they lose in Federal Court.
The City Council is expected to consider the proposal for a final vote on Feb. 16.
CalGuns Forums has a great thread discussing this issue HERE
There is also a thread for the upcoming Fe.16th City Council Meeting HERE
This is such a bullshit attempt at some liberal moral victory that will be hollow in any positive effect and will cost a lot of tax dollars.
Women & Guns
Life Magazine recently ran a cool photo collection of women with guns.
CHECK IT OUT HERE
One of the initial goals of the AAGC is getting people who haven't been exposed to firearms comfortable with them.
Women, in particular, tend to be discouraged from getting comfortable with weapons. As if protecting oneself wasn't ladylike.
CHECK IT OUT HERE
One of the initial goals of the AAGC is getting people who haven't been exposed to firearms comfortable with them.
Women, in particular, tend to be discouraged from getting comfortable with weapons. As if protecting oneself wasn't ladylike.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
AAGC Gun Show Gathering!
The Bay Area Anarchist Bookfair in San Francisco coincides perfectly with the Crossroads of the West gun show also in SF. AAGC plans to organize an outing to descend on the gun show on either Saturday, March 13th or Sunday, March 14th. This is not, in any way, meant to be adversarial or confrontational. It simply presents a no-brainer situation for anti-authoritarians interested in firearms and defense to get some firsthand information and potentially go shopping.
More information will follow as available.
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