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How Jeanette "Janet" Braun Used Lawfare To Try Silence Me (It's Not Working)

October 13, 2025 at 11:03 PM

Ian Runkle, aka Runkle of the Bailey

@ianrunkle.bsky.social

Okay. So, the #1 question folks have been asking me is some variation on "When is the next Janet update?", or "What is going on with Janet?"

And I have to apologize for my silence. And to do that, I have to explain why...

youtu.be/uujmTcJvw0c?...

Is CZ (Through Colt Canada) The Company Destroying Guns For the Canadian Gun Ban?

October 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM

Reposted by Ian Runkle, aka Runkle of the Bailey

Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights

@ccfr-ccdaf.bsky.social

WOW: Are U.S. 🇺🇸 gun manufacturers helping Canada's anti-gun government disarm Canadian gun owners? 🇨🇦

Lawyer Ian Runkle suggests they are.

If true, he says Americans who support firearm rights and #2A, may need to consider boycotting these companies. #cdnpoli

Full Video 👉 youtu.be/PJvFfTOxvvM

Monday (Law) Fun Day: Gingras, Jose Soto-Escalera, Bederow Mega-Motion

October 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM

Ian Runkle, aka Runkle of the Bailey

@ianrunkle.bsky.social

Hey folks, going live this evening. A ton of you wanted me to watch the defence close in the Jose Soto-Escalera penalty phase. We're doing that, and Gingras, and...

www.youtube.com/live/ncEDg0-...

Sig Sauer Just Won A P320 Court Case - And It's A Really Bad Sign For the P320

September 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM

Ian Runkle, aka Runkle of the Bailey

@ianrunkle.bsky.social

Sometimes winning a case can be a lot like losing... so let's talk about Sig Sauer winning a case about the P320 handgun.

Also, there will be dick jokes, because I am a child and the opportunity was there. Let me know if I went too far with that one.

youtu.be/dRfu4v7Ia-w?...

How I Can (Legally) Buy Machineguns In Canada (And Why I'm Still Suing)

August 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM

Ian Runkle, aka Runkle of the Bailey

@ianrunkle.bsky.social

So, the government has said I can buy machineguns.

I am suing because they didn't let me buy machineguns _enough_.

...yeah, I explain that here.

youtu.be/TSjH9FxAIQo?...

PacLock Sues Proven, Alleges False "Made in USA" Claims... and Perjury

July 28, 2025 at 9:46 PM

Ian Runkle, aka Runkle of the Bailey

@ianrunkle.bsky.social

So, I thought we were done with Proven.

I was wrong, because a new challenger has entered the battle. And they're accusing Proven of, amongst other things, perjury.

youtu.be/qL_MeobAp5s?...

Proven Tries To Hide Their Courtroom Loss -- McNally And I Both Oppose

July 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM

Ian Runkle, aka Runkle of the Bailey

@ianrunkle.bsky.social

So, no Monday stream... but we do have some more Proven Industries vs. Trevor McNally.

Proven tries to hide their shame, and is opposed... including by me.

Proven Tries To Hide Their Courtroom Loss -- McNally And I Both Oppose youtu.be/y3WVme9LAcQ?... via @YouTube

Ethan Klein (of H3H3) Sues Over "Lazy Reaction" Videos -- And Some Folks Should Be Scared

July 15, 2025 at 12:45 AM

Ian Runkle, aka Runkle of the Bailey

@ianrunkle.bsky.social

Okay, too cute.

June 29, 2025 at 12:52 AM

Ian Runkle, aka Runkle of the Bailey

@ianrunkle.bsky.social

So, Ethan Klein/H3H3 laid a legal trap, and some suckers walked right into it. And now he's suing to stop the practice of "lazy reactions", and a lot of people should be very nervous.

youtu.be/x_1bFSkbeyo?...

June 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM

Ian Runkle, aka Runkle of the Bailey

@ianrunkle.bsky.social

So, we're gonna be talking about Ethan Klein, Canadian government clownery, ChatGPT, and... glory holes?

The return of Monday Law Fun Day: 9:30 PM Eastern (so I can watch LYK's interview tonight).

www.youtube.com/live/7UdppGh...

Monday (Law) Fun Day

Canadian Bill C-2 Gives The Government Huge Power To Spy On Citizens

June 23, 2025 at 9:50 PM

Ian Runkle, aka Runkle of the Bailey

@ianrunkle.bsky.social

So, the Canadian government has said they're bringing in a "Border Security" bill.

It also gives them insane abilities to spy on Canadians.

Canadian Bill C-2 Gives The Government Huge Power To Spy On Citizens youtu.be/D6gwBe4rn4E?... via @YouTube

Bob Alessi and David Yannetti: Live Interview

June 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM

Ian Runkle, aka Runkle of the Bailey

@ianrunkle.bsky.social

Trying this again with the time attached: 7:30 PM Eastern tomorrow.

I am super excited.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuiI...

Viewers Asked: What Is The Dumbest / Worst Gun You Own?

June 20, 2025 at 4:34 AM

Ian Runkle, aka Runkle of the Bailey

@ianrunkle.bsky.social

I had some people ask: "What's the dumbest/worst gun you own?"

Well, I have some honourable mentions... but then there's one I think is the winner.

youtu.be/PninBX1UU3E?...

Karen Read Retrial Recaps: VICTORY Celebration!

June 20, 2025 at 1:32 AM

Ian Runkle, aka Runkle of the Bailey

@ianrunkle.bsky.social

8:30 Eastern, we're gonna do a final rundown (well, maybe semi-final), and we're going to celebrate.

www.youtube.com/live/ILgW2Qf...

So, we're going to hang out, talk about the victory, celebrate, and talk about the rundown.

Man Charged After He Stops Car Thieves From Taking His Lamborghini

June 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM

Ian Runkle, aka Runkle of the Bailey

@ianrunkle.bsky.social

What happens when you use a gun to stop people from stealing your Lambo in Canada?

You get charged.

But there's more to this story.

youtu.be/Wk3NyXHGm6w?...

Karen Read Retrial Recaps: Closing Arguments

June 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM

Ian Runkle, aka Runkle of the Bailey

@ianrunkle.bsky.social

Are you having a bad day?

Would it be improved by an awesome moose?

June 15, 2025 at 5:52 AM

Ian Runkle, aka Runkle of the Bailey

@ianrunkle.bsky.social

Come join me at 7:30 PM Eastern (earlier start than usual) to discuss the closings in this case. We'll talk about the good, the bad... and the buffalo.

www.youtube.com/live/7XcDtJV...

So, these were both some very skilled closing arguments, aimed in different directions and for different purposes. Let's discuss strategy here, and what you think. Note, earlier start time today.

Bad Dragon Lawsuit Refiled - Bad Dragon Is Suing SinSaint Over Alleged Adult Toy Copying

June 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM

Ian Runkle, aka Runkle of the Bailey

@ianrunkle.bsky.social

Decided to skip going over the minimal issues in dispute today, and instead decided we'll do a premiere of a video I've been wanting to post... on dildo lawsuits.

Bad Dragon Lawsuit Refiled - Bad Dragon Is Suing SinSaint Over Alleged A... youtu.be/fve3QPdEyko?... via @YouTube

Karen Read Retrial Recaps - Day 31: Dr. Rentschler

June 12, 2025 at 10:46 PM

Ian Runkle, aka Runkle of the Bailey

@ianrunkle.bsky.social

So, the old adage is that a good prosecutor can indict even a ham sandwich.

Today, Brennan lost an impeachment against a ham sandwich. It was not pretty.

But it's gonna be funny.

www.youtube.com/live/h9tlzXj...

Karen Read Retrial Recaps - Day 30: Dr. Laposata and Dr. Rentschler

June 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM

Ian Runkle, aka Runkle of the Bailey

@ianrunkle.bsky.social

Pushing this one back to 9:00 Eastern, to give me time to get out of the woods. Literally, I'm posting this from a forest.

www.youtube.com/live/5t8k7Ej...

Karen Read Retrial Recaps - Day 28 & 29

June 10, 2025 at 10:23 PM

Ian Runkle, aka Runkle of the Bailey

@ianrunkle.bsky.social

8:30 Eastern. I will have a lot to say about what happened Friday and today.

Some of it will even not be swearing.

www.youtube.com/live/Nmv5M2q...