Constitutional Fundamentals about to go nuclear?

UPDATE: Tom Baugh has published this column about this issue, here. He and I are 180 degrees apart on the function of the Supreme Court. Tom states in his piece that striking down unconstitutional laws is the High Courts most important role. I say the Supreme Court, and the Judiciary in general, hijacked the Framer's Intent by packing Federalists into the Judiciary, consolidating and asserting their "Authority" to themselves in Marbury v. Madison.

The Framer's never, for a single moment, envisioned a FedGov in which nine robed men and women could decide for the republic what was Constitutional and not.

If you do not yet know where you stand on the issue, I hope you figure it out soon.

There will be a test, and it will be a hardcore Pass/Fail.

Thomas Jefferson: At the establishment of our constitutions, the judiciary bodies were supposed to be the most helpless and harmless members of the government. Experience, however, soon showed in what way they were to become the most dangerous; that the insufficiency of the means provided for their removal gave them a freehold and irresponsibility in office; that their decisions, seeming to concern individual suitors only, pass silent and unheeded by the public at large; that these decisions, nevertheless, become law by precedent, sapping, by little and little, the foundations of the constitution, and working its change by construction, before any one has perceived that that invisible and helpless worm has been busily employed in consuming its substance. In truth, man is not made to be trusted for life, if secured against all liability to account.

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A Federal Appeals Court has given the DoJ 2 days to submit, in writing, whether or not the Executive believes the Judiciary has the Authority to overturn an unconstitutional law.

This strikes to the fundamental power of the Judiciary, folks. This is where the Enemies of Liberty too often take refuge, and have since Marbury v. Madison, to reach for Federalism and beyond.

You can count on this DoJ to concur with the Court, I would suspect, to further declare the matter to be "settled", so that generations of Courts in the future may continue to act in their interests.

The issue arose when a lawyer for the Justice Department began arguing before the judges. Appeals Court Judge Jerry Smith immediately interrupted, asking if DOJ agreed that the judiciary could strike down an unconstitutional law.

The DOJ lawyer, Dana Lydia Kaersvang, answered yes -- and mentioned Marbury v. Madison, the landmark case that firmly established the principle of judicial review more than 200 years ago, according to the lawyer in the courtroom.

Smith then became "very stern," the source said, suggesting it wasn't clear whether the president believes such a right exists. The other two judges on the panel, Emilio Garza and Leslie Southwick--both Republican appointees--remained silent, the source said.

It is an interesting dynamic to watch. How fascinating would it be for a Left President to deny the fundamental power of the Supreme Court while they consider his centerpiece legislation?

This is a potentially Blue on Blue nightmare...for the Blue.

Here's the story.

Kerodin
III

Condor Order: Tuesday

Folks: I'll be placing an order with Condor Tuesday evening (EST) to put some more hats on the shelf and a few other items into inventory.

If there is anything you want from Condor at our discount, let me know. Go cruise their website and zip me an email with the item/color/size/et cetera and I'll send you a price back, then you can let me know if you want it.

There website: www.condoroutdoor.com

Kerodin
III

Epic Fail

Most of you have figured out by now I constantly have several plates in the air. I multi-task pretty well.

So, while I build a mundane web page for IIIGear or make plans for running a gun show remotely, or meet with a local political pro about this or that, I also have one or two bits of what I call "Brainwork" being chewed in the background. Very rarely am I pondering life's "Big" issues - I've pretty much settled my positions on most at this point in my life. I'm still open to reason, but I am the first to admit that any argument against my position had better be strong to even get my attention.

Bill Nye has been challenging paradigms at his new place. I'm not sure he's trying to shock you, so much as he simply doesn't care what you think. I like that about Bill, and others like him who do as they see fit and make no apologies. That's called Liberty. Look it up.

So, here is one paradigm every "religious" or "politically conservative" child is taught as fact that simply doesn't hold up to the first direct contact with real-world observation.

How many times have we heard that our Founding Generation was more "Moral" than are we, and those arguing the point immediately point to sexual modesty as the definition of "Morality" for the time. Obviously, that is bunk, as we explored about a week ago with just a scratch-the-surface-look at Franklin, Washington & Jefferson.

When our Founding Generation spoke of "Morality" they rarely took its measure by sexual convention. Yes, they were more "Moral" as a society, but sex had nothing to do with it.

Here's another "Fact" taught to the same batch of poor kids who are expected to one day become good little Republicans: The decline of a civilization is measurable by the amount of moral decay on display. Again, most people spouting this line are speaking of sexual morality, incorrectly.

But let's test that paradigm with a few brief firefights with observable fact: If the premise were true, that a society's decline can be measured by its public display of immoral (sexual) behaviors...how do we explain China, India, Japan, just as starters?

Each "Civilization" pre-dates Greece & Rome, yet all are essentially living today as have their ancestors for thousands of years. Japan has strayed the furthest from her true cultural roots, thanks to American Occupation after WWII. But that is only the work of the last 70 years or so.

Instead of looking at sexual behavior as a measure for morality, is it not more accurate to point out that most Civilizations in the known History of Man have come into or out of existence through military campaign?

Rome fell not because Caesars became greedy and lustful (Show me any man capable of raising armies and conquering the world, I'll show you a guy with a host of such pursuits!) - Rome fell because she over-reached and claimed ground she could not keep militarily. Greece conquered the world with Alexander, but when he died, she cannibalized herself.

Yet, Japan survived for thousands of years and only stumbled when she was forced to interact with the rest of the world. When left alone, she was a quiet nation who did not bother her neighbors, whose sexual "modesty" had zero bearing on the strength of the society. It was common practice, for instance, to traveling Samurai to be offered the (married) woman of the home when he stopped in as a guest.

Hmmm...that kind of "sexual depravity" and the Japanese survived for thousands of years.

China: Another ancient people who still live today, by percentage, as did their ancestors a thousand years ago. She only suffered when her Leaders took her to a bridge too far militarily. If the depravity of a people is a measure of how fast their society is unraveling, and one were to look at a timeline of Chinese culture, one would have to contort tremendously to make the argument that a sexually permissive country, that is today ruled by Communists, is failing...

China will only implode if she over-reaches into the world and must fight to eat.

China is a rising power by any measure, with the ultimate depravity in power. (As did Germany)

India: Likely the oldest of the three cultures. The Indian people have always been more passive in the face of aggression...and have you seen those sculptures?! Ho ho ho!!! Sexual permissive people in decline? I think not. Indians will be around when Americans are speaking Chinese in Kindergarten.

No, folks, I simply can not agree that "sexual modesty" is what the Founding Generation had in mind, nor is it any reliable measure of the decline of a culture. The premise does not survive first contact with observable facts.

Sure, one can cherry-pick any examples from history and jump up and down, point, and say "See! There! I told you!! Rome declined and they had Calligula! It's a fact!". Post hoc ergo propter hoc arguments do not survive.

Sorry, most Civilizations come and go from this Earth through combat with other Tribes.

Stop worrying about the other guy or gal and who/what they choose to do sexually, and pay more attention to who wants your land, your water, your wife or daughter as breeders, and the sweat equity off your brow. Those are the people who will take us to the brink of existence.

It has always been so. It will always be so.

I have counseled folks for two years online and in print to always, always do a gut-check on First Principles and the underlying Premise of any argument.

How can any thinking person take the position that "sexualy depravity" of a people represents their end as a Civilization, when the sons of Romulus & Remus founded Rome with the Rape of the Sabine?

The premise that sexual behavior is an indicator, especially a leading indicator, of a failing culture or civilization is an epic Fail.

Just one of the nuggets I've been chewing on as I work.

Kerodin
III

'Massive Wealth Destruction' Is About to Hit Investors: Faber

Implosion does not start on a Monday and result in riots and Civil War by Tuesday.

But make no mistake, Implosion is imminent. The process has been irreversible for quite a while, now.

Here's the story.

Kerodin
III

Fighting Blades: Cold Steel

We've discussed the importance of training for the inevitable CQB that will come with serious SHTF transitions.

If you are not comfortable getting close and wet, you'd better decide whether you intend to be predator or prey now and adjust your attitude and training appropriately. Pistols run dry and in the real world you do not always have a chance to reload. In a real Death Fight you will usually get buckle-to-buckle before killing or dying. And as Mosby noted: If you can't fight to your gun, you won't be able to fight with your gun.

So, whether at the beginning of a fight or the end of a fight, most fights will involve very close quarters and weapons other than your favorite pistol or rifle.

I have trained with blades for a long time, in serious dojos and beyond, and I know my skillset is better than most. No, I will not elaborate. Don't ask me no questions, I won't have to tell you no lies...

Here's a simple truth: If you get into a knife fight, you will get cut. Shoot him or hit him with a Chevy if it is possible. 2 men with knives will almost always result in 2 men being cut to pieces, and I do not care how many years, how many styles, how many times you've done it for real. Knife-fighters get cut. Bleeding out is a constant threat, even if you only lose enough blood to make you slower, woozy or stupid. You'd better have a damned good medic in close proximity, even if you "win".

There are many factors that must be considered when choosing your blades. As in most gear, your final decision must be personal. Budget and quality factor in, of course. Also, there will be times when leaving your blade behind will be prudent. If you know going-in that you'll be leaving the tool in a neck, most of us would prefer not to leave behind our $400 tanto.

Also, there are times when you'll reach for a blade in sudden, unexpected self-defense. There are times you'll slip a knife from it's sheath to go on offense. There are times when you'll go with a single blade, and there are times when you'll fill both hands with live edges. There are times when a folder is more practical for whatever task may be at hand. There are times when you'll want 12 inches of penetration and deflection available to you, and times when a seven-inch blade is better suited. (There are also times when a tomahawk or spike are preferred - but those are other topics for another day.)

I own many knives, in many styles, and sizes, for many tasks. Not all of my knives are the same brand, but most are Cold Steel.

Why bore you with the details, here's my bottom line on Battle Knives: Cold Steel makes the best in the world and for most real world applications I recommend a Tanto point with a small amount of serration, if possible. I have personally trained with every knife style offered by Cold Steel, and at IIIGear.com I have listed the blades I recommend.

Let's start with the knife you will carry in your Go Bag, when you are entering circumstances not yet defined, that may put you on offense or defense.

The Cold Steel Magnum Tanto Series, built in San Mai III steel, are my first choice, always.



I do not believe in the premise of not scoring on Defense (I have no use for any such sport). You'll note the steel, spike pommels on the Tanto Series. There are times when you'll need to crush through a sphenoid while retracting, offering a backfist, or turning into a defense. The pommel of your knife must be designed to inflict damage.

Next: A primary Battle Blade needs a handguard. Ever had your knuckles rapped while training with wood or even hard-rubber trainers? You will not appreciate what happens in a real knife fight if you get your knuckles mashed or sliced open. Forget the pain, adrenaline goes a long way to dulling the pain during the fight.

But when you cut tendon or muscle that allow fingers and wrists to work, you lose the knife fight. When your handle gets slick with blood, you'll be surprised how hard it is to keep your grip, and how easily you can lose your knife entirely with a basic side-slap. If your knife grip gets bloody, let it be the other guy's blood.

The steel in the Magnum Series is San Mai III. Without getting into a debate, it is probably the best steel I have ever handled for a Battle Knife. It may be the best since the Japanese of old...

The problem with the Magnum Tanto Series: Cost. You can buy an M4 for the cost of 2 XII Tantos, even at wholesale.

Moving on...



I own several GI Tanto blades. The design, strength and cost of these Cold Steel pieces make them unbeatable for anyone on a budget who still wants a damned good knife designed for battle. I must admit, I do not own any with the current handle, mine are older, when they offered para-cord as the wrap. But I would not hesitate to buy them with the current panels, and I'll test a few for you in the coming weeks.

The price and overall quality and utility of this knife even takes away the butt-hurt of the "Made in China" stamp near the hilt.

The Leatherneck:



Many readers know I have only recently started handling a genuine KA-BAR, and I have found it to be an outstanding knife in all respects. I'll be adding the KA-BAR page to IIIGear soon. Cold Steel is offering a Tanto version of the classic KA-BAR, also on a damned good price-point.

Folders: I have carried one version or another of the Voyager for about 15 years. I keep it clipped to my pants near the fly, for a right-hand draw. Only a fool under-estimates a man holding a 3-5 inch folding knife. You simply can't go wrong with any of the Voyagers. If you prefer a black blade, go with the Recon I.





Seconds, Closeouts & Counterfeits: Cold Steel is one of the most counterfeited knife brands in the world, for good reason. When you decide to arm yourself with a Cold Steel product, be careful of the lowest prices. They are probably either counterfeit (very hard to tell it's a knock-off until it breaks when you need it most) or a factory Second (a piece that, for whatever reason, failed final Quality Control and is therefore discounted). At IIIGear, we offer only Factory Firsts.

Finally, for you Swordsmen:



Think there is no place in modern combat for the sword? In many forms of combat, range matters. The ability to strike your enemy from a place he can not reach you in return is ideal. Just ask that Big Five you are about to take in Africa...from 100 yards with your arm-held cannon. Or a sniper. Or any guy in a knife fight with the shortest knife.

The Cold Steel O Katana is the best combat-effective sword available on the market today, and to you trained Swordsmen, yes I am considering the modern blades available through modern swordsmiths. The mega cost difference for the modest blade difference makes the Cold Steel the better choice, in my mind, unless you know your only CQB will be sword on sword against Obata Sensei...in which case may I return your thoughts to the Chevy, because that's our only chance at victory, anyway.

There you have it, folks. Kerodin's .02 on Cold Steel.

And they are all available now at IIIGear.com. (I'll add the other pages at IIIGear later - it is actually a lot like work.)

I have only listed the blades at IIIGear that we are stocking. If you prefer any other Cold Steel product, just let me know what it is and I'll get you the same discount I can offer on our IIIGear selections. This is one of the primary reasons we set up Dealer accounts with several vendors - to help you get the gear you want at prices that beat the typical mark-up.

If you are in the market for a Cold Steel blade, go to IIIGear.com now.

And remember, it is a 527 project, which means all proceeds go into the 527 so we can keep building the III.

Kerodin
III

From Brock: Will it take a Revolution?

Brock found an excellent article that lays out our options.

It is simple, concise and articulate.

Read it here.

Kerodin
III

Wyoming Readers: I need a bit of Intel

Holly and I are considering two options for immediate implementation: If we were looking for the cheapest possible rent on a *ahem* residence in Wyoming, where should we look (not just the area, but whether Craigslist, or local paper classifieds et cetera). I don't care about anything but the price - I want cheapcheapcheap. I'll probably never even de-winterize the place.

When I say "residence" I use the term with the widest possible definition. It must be single-family/stand alone - but it can be a trailer on a ranch, or whatever. (I'm not interested in filling out an application for an apartment complex nor am I interested in dealing with an unknown person who may be renting out a room.

We'll probably set foot in it twice in the next year. We won't be registering any vehicles during the first year, but it needs to be a legal address. If Wyoming were a water state, I'd simply rent a boat slip and use that - does an RV rental spot work as a legal residence?

Thanks for any insights.

One of the reasons: Maryland is probably in the top 5 US States that would be comfortable behind the Iron Curtain. Even though the 527 is a Federally recognized non-profit organization, they want a piece of the income! The greedy bastards. So, I'm looking for a work-around that will also get me into Wyoming so I can advance our Wyoming concept a bit while I am there.

Kerodin
III

Passaic, N.J. Considers Charging For Emergency Calls

Most would agree that one of the most fundamental legitimate services of Government, especially at the local/town/village/city level, is to respond to emergencies on behalf of imperiled Citizens.

If that is the mandate, it should be assigned funds to do the task.

So, here's the question: If Passaic doesn't have the money to answer fire and accident calls, their fundamental task to which first funds should go - for what are they paying?

Before a citizen has to pay (above and beyond taxes) for a fire engine, should the Mayor be paid a salary?

Where is the money being spent?

Here's the story.

Kerodin
III

CGD is adding one to the Pack

UPDATE: It should be Mr. & Mrs. Lane by now!

Congratulations!

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It is now past 2pm here on the East Coast. At about 2pm on the western edge of CONUS, Kenny & Lisa will marry.

While we too often get stuck in Gloom & Doom mode, this wedding should remind us all to live Life, no matter what may be going on in the world around us.

Congratulations and best wishes to you both.

Best,
Sam & Holly

An interesting Zimmerman twist...might this signal that Jackson & Sharpton are winning and will get Black and White shooting at each other?

A group of lawyers in Texas has offered up $10,000 for Zimmerman's legal bills.

Are Gun Owners daring peek from mama's skirts and squeek at Sharpton and the other Race-Baiters? Or is a small unknown Texas gun-group making a headline and trying to get a spot at the big-boys table?

This is a step in the right direction. Now when a group of armed NRA members takes the decision to set up a perimeter around the guy's home, I'll believe we are headed in the right political direction. Make no mistake, guns and politics are never, ever mutually exclusive.

Would I ask local III to do it, to step in and set up a perimeter? Nope. Until the mainstream NRA folks understand that this coming Ruckus involves them, too, why should we carry their weight?

Does that mean the III casts Zimmerman to the dogs? Nope. I think the III understands each man carrying his own weight...and most of us will die carrying our own.

It is what it is.

So, good for the "Gun Lawyers" who are stepping up to the "Lawyer" part. Now let's see them step up to the "Gun" part.

Here's the story.

And in a related note: A group of black teens jump a hispanic teen with a 10:1 advantage. Here's that story.

Kerodin
III

Fundraising Day

Folks: Thank you to all who helped support the gun show project. We've raised enough to give it a run. There are aspects of the project that I'll have to wait to implement, but we raised enough to cover the basics and present a professional appearance.

Many of you who are routine supporters returned again, thank you.

There were also new faces, a couple of whom stepped up in a big way. Thank you.

An interesting note: 42 people answered the poll the other day and said they'd order a hoodie. As of this moment - 4 have followed through.

Ours is a small community. Money is tight. Time is short. How long can all of the clever, greedy Bad People keep the economy from Imploding? Especially when one factors into the equation those folks who are trying very hard to start a hot war? Personally, I think Bad People could keep the gerbil spinning the wheel for up to several years - if they were not also competing with the Communists who want Implosion for their political goals.

How many allies can we find in that window of opportunity? How many people will we meet by hitting gun shows, who share our perspective, that we would otherwise not meet if we did not try? That's impossible to quantify, obviously.

Here is where I agree with TL, Concerned American, Bill and many others: We have passed through the talking-phase. That doesn't mean we stop talking. On the contrary - we keep talking, even more loudly and aggressively. But our talk must lead to action and action must be taken. Now.

PatComs are action. Gun show recruiting is action. Prepping and training is action. Scouting your AO and making your operational plans is action.

Right this minute there is a very distinct difference between "Us" and "Them", and it is a difference I have been pointing out for almost 2 years: "They" are further along the action curve than are we.

They are posting bounties. They are in the streets. Occupy is re-populating.

Zimmerman is a dead man if "They" find him - and They are looking.

Here is another fact that I know in my heart: When people like you and me decide to act, we will bring more intensity, power, and determination to the fight than will they. They have numerical superiority, and they have Techy advantages, at first.

But they do not have Principles for which they will die...only for which they will send others to kill.

Now, Patriots, make every single day a day that you take some quantifiable action. Even if you only add another can of corn to the pantry...even if you just drop by the local gun shop to talk and get some scuttlebutt...do something, every single day that is action.

I'll be doing the same, with you, right up until the time when we go to the Green.

Resist - Yes. Of course.

Now is time to add to that: Act.

Kerodin
III

PatCon: Georgia

For those going to the Georgia event: Good luck.

Looking forward to your AAR.

Here's the link to CA's place.

Kerodin

III

Subscriptions & Growth

If every person who comes to this blog over the next 24 hours donates just $10, we'll hit our goal. If you can offer $20, even better.

The group of people who have bought gear or donated thus far is a small group. You know who you are, and so do I.

We need the other 900+ who will be here over the next 24 hours to help with $10 or $20 to ensure that we can run a series of professional gun show booths this summer and fall to find III Patriots and guide them to our blogs and PatComs.

$20 or more will get you a III Patch, folks. That patch will get you into any gun show where we have a booth free or 1/2 off. It will also identify you to our allies.

If you are averse to donating online, here's the snail mail, make payable to:

America 527
105 Meem Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Every show will serve as a mini-PatCom. You will help us build our Brand and grow the number of Patriots who consider us to be allies.

I have taken this as far as I can go without serious and direct support from you. If you get any value from this blog, if you believe in building the III, if you think we have benefitted from our radio and other forms of media, like Zoomie's stickers, please hit the Donate button by 11:59 PM Friday. After 11:59 Friday I won't be asking again. This concept will either go forward, or not.

So I'll say it as simply as I know how: If everyone who will visit this blog in the next 24 hours drops $10 or $20 on the Donate Button during the 24 hours of Friday 3/30/2012 for a money bomb, we'll have a full series of summer & fall Gun Show booths for grassroots action.

It's up to you, now.

Kerodin
III

Tacocopter would deliver tacos via unmanned drone

Most of you have noticed that I have shifted content on the blog in recent months. I have always preferred to discuss concepts and principles rather than daily-specific stories, but these days I have limited such discussions and focused on Posts that keep us moving forward with building our ranks, morale and cohesion.

But this story exemplifies what is coming, and what could be.

Imagine a fleet of drones at every food joint in town. When an order is ready the drone uses on-board GPS to autonomously deliver the order and return for the next delivery.

Imagine as technology improves, drones become more reliable, smaller, with greater payloads, and using on board control systems, GPS and Wi-Fi, the need for long-range controllers is out the window.

Now consider the potential use by Patriots who decide to drop a payload of...rotten eggs...on a banksters house 20 miles away.

Now back to our regular programming...

Here's the story.

Kerodin
III

Ursus Minor: New Blog

Check it out. It should earn a place on your daily routine.

Here's the link.

Kerodin
III

III Patriots: Breathe

The Zimmerman incident has far too many of you engaged and your blood pressure is rising. You are being sucked in.

Many of you know about my Sparklies. In fact, I originally called them "Sparklies of Death". A Sparkllie is a non-issue, a shiney object offered as a distraction to keep your focus split and your emotions involved. I call many of them Sparklies of Death because when you lead with emotion, you can make fatal mistakes.

This Zimmerman business is such a Sparklie. I mentioned it before, But I think I must return to it so our community can stay focused on the bigger picture. The details are in dispute. One thing I can tell you is this: When I have a right to be somewhere and my presence is challenged, I lose my sense of humor very quickly. I also know I feel better with good-hearted neighbors walking the neighborhood with their eyes open. That's as far as I will get into the details, because they simply do not matter to the people who are trying to incite violence.

This brings me to the topic of Provocateurs.

Kenny Lane made one of the most astute and accurate observations the other day on the topic of Provocateurs and Snitches, and you should give it some serious thought. He said (I'm paraphrasing and taking liberties): You are building "Tribe" and alliances based on internet meetings and brief meetings at PatComs. You know the Feds are very skilled at infiltrating our community, and the broader Patriot Movement. You know that the ATF and the FBI have succeeded, several times, infiltrating agents into deep black cover in LCN & Outlaw Clubs - and it is a simple fact that those clubs and LCN have a vetting process that makes the vetting process of the Patriot Community look absolutely elementary.

Indeed, Mike Vanderboegh holds Vince Cefalu, John Dodson and Jay Dobyns in the highest regard, as morally sound allies for the Patriot Community - yet it was Dobyns who is the only (known) ATF Agent to infiltrate the Hell's Angels as a full member.

What does that tell you? These men accept a Government check, pension and kudos for a career of infringing 2A, and the supposed "Merry Leader" of the Liberty Movement has given them the stamp of approval.

So much for vetting your Tribe based on those recommendations.

The point is: You can not trust anyone. If you choose to put your wife in the category of absolute trust, as I have, you do so with the knowledge that FedGov can bring real pressure at her to get to you. And they will if it suits their purpose.

And the guys you meet at PatComs & Gun Shows and on blogs...you really should check the level of trust you are willing to assign people you meet briefly and casually.

You simply can not know what is in their heart, until you take your vetting process to the ultimate ends.

Think about it...and do not let them get you to act stupidly with Sparklies.

Kerodin
III

III Grassroots: Now is the time...

Many of us have discussed the desire to find others who think as do we and bring them into the III.

We have printed books. We've advertised online. We've cut and run radio ads. We run blogs. PatComs are happening locally and TL's national event is about a month from now. (Georgia is meeting this weekend, go to CA's place). We have a line of III Gear to help spread our Brand on caps, shirts, and more. The SHTF Book Project is progressing, and building corporate support which I hope to fold into our gun show tour. (More on that as it develops)

As we have discussed the topic of finding and welcoming fellow thinkers, an overwhelming 98% of you agreed we should establish a presence at Gun Shows, where thousands of folks come through the doors each weekend.

Now it is time to make that happen. Now we need to finance our first few shows, set up booths, invite local III Patriots into the booth, and find our allies in the crowds.

The primary function of a III booth at a gun show is to talk to people, to disseminate our message and get these people to begin visiting our online community where we can grow our networks. As this happens, local networks will grow at the same time. We will grow our brand at the local level, one Patriot at a time.

Political organizations have a very hard time getting into shows. So, I have put camouflage in place. I have now established Dealer/Wholesale accounts with Cold Steel, KA-BAR, SOG Knives, Condor, Maxpedition, Rothco, 5.11, US Palm, S.O.C., Spec Ops and Traditions Firearms (non-FFL RevWarI repro muzzleloaders only). I have dealer pricing in my hands, accounts finalized and ready to go. Not only will we have a selection of quality gear on the table of the booth for sale to support the 527, we'll be able to offer III Patriots serious discounts off retail. Win-Win.

My wife is behind this effort, both with our wallet, our sweat and our schedule. She is willing to invest up to a full year to build the gun show infrastructure.

Believe me, with the plates we have in the air in our business and personal lives, packing and dragging two grown Akita's for 2-3 weekend gun shows a month, often hundreds of miles from home, is a serious bit of work. (My new HVAC system will have me traveling far more this summer than I like to travel)

I have established a tentative show schedule at FightingArms.com and talked with show promoters to ensure we can get the booth arrangements I want. Many of you have already written and volunteered to meet us at your local shows and help meet & greet other Patriots. We can add more shows, change shows, it is flexible. The key is to dive into it and work out the details to build a working model so we can put together "Show Kits" and send them out to Patriots who are willing to handle the show in their AO. When the "Kit" arrives, they have everything they need to run a show.

You have all watched me work for almost 2 years now. You know that I get the work done.

It is time to get this Gun Show Tour going.

I can't afford to underwrite the entire project. I will cover my travel, hotels, et cetera, and of course no payroll is attached to any 527 work. Right now I have several thousands invested in III Gear alone, not counting significant investments elsewhere regarding our efforts. Right now we need to put in a few initial orders from vendors and invest in a few essentials for running the shows, and a small cash reserve for the 527 to get us through 3-6 shows before the effort begins to pay for itself.

So, I am going to ask you to make an investment in this effort. I need people to hit the Donate Button at the top-right of this page. Hit it hard. Buying hats and shirts will not get the capital we need for this project, folks.

For instance, the hoodies: After all is said and done, the 527 makes about $6 per unit, and we'll move 2-3 dozen at most.

Selling III Gear online is not intended to be a money-making endeavor as much as it is to be a Brand Development endeavor.

Rather than spend $40 on a hoodie that leaves $6 in the 527 afterward, we need folks to just offer cash. (Both would be nice, but cash is more important. ;)

For those of you who have dropped cash on Gear, please do not feel like I am asking you to now drop more - you know who you are, and you know you've carried your weight as well as that of others.

If every single person who visits this site every day offered just $10, we'd have more than enough. BUT - My experience thus far is that only a small number of you will participate. So, I'll ask you straight: Please donate what you can so we can launch these shows. Some folks simply do not have $10 to spare, and I get it. No foul.

Other folks, however, simply let others carry their weight.

I'm asking those of you who can do it, to please do it. As much as you are willing and able to get us rolling.

I am not going to publish the amount targeted. But I'll say this: If we do not hit the target we need to do this properly, we'll be hitting the "Refund" button at PayPal and you'll all get your money back. If we don't hit our target, I'll also be done with this aspect of my efforts. This involves way too much of my personal time and energy to be forced to constantly beg for 527 funds.

I've told you before I hate asking for money. But there is no other way to get this done. We need to get the ball rolling, and hope our message is well-received and gear on our tables moves during the shows.

I have all of the pieces in place, right now. We are ready to go. It is time to pull the trigger.

It is time to ask, and I am asking.

Please hit the Donate Button, if you are willing and able.

I look forward to meeting you at the shows.

Yours in Liberty,

Kerodin
III

III: Condor

Folks, I am about to place an order with Condor.

Sometime tonight or tomorrow, please wander to their site, here, and let me know if there is anything you want. Send me an email (item number, size, color, etc) and I'll email our price back to you, then if you want the item I'll set up a PayPal link for you.

I'll be placing this order tomorrow night, so let me know ASAP.

Kerodin
III

This one sentence defines my every action today...and it is from TL

Nothing is so important now than to grow this community, to be able to operate without the support of the general public, they were never on our side anyway, but learn to recognize those in your AO who would like to attend such a gathering.

That's it. Nothing more.

I want to send up a flare at Gun Shows so that those in the room who think as we think can find our camp. Every single Gun Show with a III Booth can become an impromptu PatCom. Right there in your city, with zero expense for participants. (I am making deals with several Gun Show promoters: If you are wearing your III Patch or other III Gear when you hit the door, they will let you in free or for a discount, if we have a booth in the show)

Period.

The modern III will never raise an army the size of Washington's, I suspect.

Our only path to victory is to let the Bad People reduce their numbers by fighting with one another, introducing famine and disease as they are reduced to hordes, until they are gone.

In that single moment when they are at their weakest, we must move.

That means we must have what it takes to survive that long.

The number of people who want genuine Liberty is small - I dare say many people within this very III Community do not want genuine Liberty. It has become evident that too many want to remove the current system simply to impose their own version of "Proper" morality and behavior.

CA has a quote atop his site today that fits perfectly with this concept: Readers must not allow themselves to be trapped in an information-gathering mode, seeking to learn ever more about ever-finer aspects of the topic. If armed resistance is justified, there comes a time when one must close the book and act. – Dr. Joseph Martino

So our efforts today must be to find others like us. Action. And be prepared to offend any idiot who stands in your path.

Here's TL's piece.

Kerodin
III

III Gear: Black Hoodies Avalaible Now!

You may order zippered or pullover.

The difference in black shade will also NOT be part of the final product,Zoomie's great image will just seem to shimmer into existence.

Like the flags: The expense involved in such an order, we need to pre-pay and reach a minimum threshold of at least 24 units.

You may order now from IIIGear.com

While your there - order some mugs, folks. They sold great at first, then fell off. I can use the shelf space.

IIIGear.com - go now, folks. (My bad - I built the page and then forgot to upload it. It's ready now.)

Kerodin
III