Notes from the Resistance
Simply put, as noted in the Statement of Facts, “The weapons banned by the act are the arms of the citizen militia.” [More]
While the other challenges are on hold, this unique complaint is still scheduled to be heard.
Important record correction
The Crump case also notes:
Plaintiffs do not bring any claim or seek any relief under the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Rather, they proceed only under Article I, Section 13 of the Constitution of Virginia.
The ban “is striking at the core of the militia system that existed in Virginia,” Mehaffey informed Fox News, showing he is one of the few public officials who “gets it,” or is at least willing to publicly acknowledge that reality. [More]
I know of some federal prosecutors who could follow suit — and are running out of excuses not to.
The active shooter incident has been resolved, and the suspect is confirmed deceased. The scene remains active and has not been cleared. Road closures in the area are expected to remain in place for the foreseeable future as the investigation continues. Please avoid the area and monitor official City of Midland and Midland Police Department channels for updates. [More]
And also check back on Google Newslinks.
UPDATE
And shocker of shockers:
He was charged in 2003 and 2004 for unlawfully carrying a weapon and unlawful possession of a prohibited weapon, but both cases appear to have been dismissed as part of a plea. He also pleaded no contest to a domestic violence charge in 2008 that was later dismissed.
So I am forced to agree with Giffords for once:
This shouldn’t be normal. Texans deserve better.
He wrestled her to the ground and continued strangling her even after she went limp… Mallory has a previous charge from 2014 in which he was convicted for strangling a woman in a bathroom at Meramec Community College. He was sentenced to 10 years for this previous charge. [More]
What do you do with someone who can’t be trusted with hands?
[Via bondmen]
James Talarico: ‘Common Sense’ to Lock Up Guns in the Home, Criminalize Private Sales… Talarico said, “I am a believer in the Second Amendment. I don’t pick and choose between the Bill of Rights, I believe in the Second Amendment just as much as I believe in the first.” [More]
Anybody smell gas…?
[Via bondmen]
School Shooting Survivor’s Lawsuit Claims AI Gun Detection System Failed to Identify Weapon [More]
They say that like it’s a bad thing…
For what it’s worth, the tech picks up snack foods just fine.
[Via bondmen]
Local news reports from around the country repeatedly detail police abusing the Flock surveillance systemic order to stalk their partners or ex-partners. The contours of each story are much the same, with the police officer in question using their access to the system to repeatedly track a specific person over the course of weeks or months. [More]
Power corrupts…
[Via Andy M]
According to sources, the US Postal Service has stated that they are no longer going to permit the shipping of suppressors through the US mails. If true, this would be an unlawful prohibition as Mark Smith, Four Boxes Diner, explains here [Watch]
How have they stated it? Did an FFL get a letter? An email? A phone call? From whom?
He must really trust his source. That they’re so reluctant to come forward and provide proof gives me pause.
Pope Leo hits beaches of popular European migrant entry point after criticizing global immigration policies … “I like the Vatican state’s migration policy. If someone enters illegally or with violence, they are fined, imprisoned and banned from entry. I would like a similar migration policy for Spain,” Abascal told reporters Monday. [More]
They put those walls up for a reason. They’re hypocrites on guns, too.
Chi-Town Leo is turning out to be every bit the antipope Francis was.
Yeah, I figured that out. (It hadn’t been addressed yet on the Freedom 250 website when I sent my query.)
I’ll see if they reply:
Why?
But the judge issued an order stopping everything. And here’s the kicker. He did it because of a move pulled by the anti-gun Attorney General Jay Jones. The state is using a rule called the Multiple Claimant Litigation Act. Because gun owners are fighting back in four different counties across Virginia, the attorney general petitioned the Virginia State Supreme Court to clump all four of those lawsuits together and move them to one single court. Most likely a court where they think a judge will side with the state. A la Richmond.
[Via Jess]
Cuba’s Eternal Revolution Through the Prism of Insurgency, Socialism, and Espionage (2024) is a fantastic book, written by a friend of mine for over forty years. Dr. Miguel Faria lived through the revolution with his family and friends and escaped to the once freedom of the United States at the tender age of thirteen with his parents. This is the story of the revolution in Cuba and more– much more, such as the story of men’s bravery and indomitable courage against Fidel Castro’s communism… [More]
How familiar with Dr. Faria’s work are you? He’s knows firsthand and through a lifetime of study where American Marxists are leading us. I can’t emphasize strongly enough how it’s in our interests to learn from him.
Tell me you’ve at least read this.
Two Former Utah Court Clerks Arrested and Facing Federal Charges after Allegedly Helping Illegal Aliens Evade ICE Arrest [More]
I don’t see any profiling surprises here.
Hey, how come they get a GoFundMe page but Second Amendment defenders don’t?
[Via Steve T]
American tech professionals should accept low-wage teaching jobs in rural Alaska and let H-1B migrant Indians enjoy the high-wage jobs in sunny cosmopolitan Silicon Valley, says Vivek Wadhwa, an Indian-born tech investor. [More]
Besides, the other Vivek says “The idea of a heritage American is … loony,” and our “gun rights leaders” say stop the hate– just wait a couple generations and they’ll be our pals.
[Via Andy M]
At least 16 states have now put 3D gun laws on the books, with seven states adding major legislation this year. [More]
And, of course, it’s not just 3D guns they want to ban.
So… how many lawsuits must rights advocates pay for, in how many districts and circuits, with no clear resolve on the part of the Supreme Court to order “shall not be infringed,” on Congress to pass sanctions, and on DOJ to enforce rights? Bits and pieces are offered and bits and pieces are taken back. But it will never happen unless and until there is a clear “or else” promise behind our demands.
Anybody seeing a groundswell that can’t be ignored for that?
