Notes from the Resistance
Katie Blackwell is assistant chief of operations for the Minneapolis Police Department. She briefly appeared in the film The Fall of Minneapolis (produced by Liz Collin). Based on her appearance in the film and in the related book by Liz, Blackwell brought an ill-advised defamation lawsuit against Liz and Alpha News (I’m a member of the board). [More]
The knee on the neck isn’t SOP? ATF’s been casually using it for years…
[Via Michael G]
Mel Gibson Got His Gun Rights Back, but Millions of Americans With No History of Violence Are Still Waiting [More]
Particularly those Americans who didn’t back away from the issue because they found it “prickly”…
But the big question: How does NRA President and Lautenberg Amendment supporter Bob Barr feel about it?
[Via Michael G]
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Gun rights leaders and legal scholars could be identified and nominated to analyze and prioritize bills, lawsuits, regulations, opportunities, and threats, to advise on judicial and other federal nominees, and to help educate the public. The Office would provide a way for the public to express their concerns and to offer ideas and suggestions, meaning gun owners would have a conduit.
[Via Antigone]
The SHORT Act would remove short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and other firearms from the draconian NFA. Sign the petition now to support the SHORT Act and help GOA get this legislation over the finish line! [More]
The finish line is the president’s desk.
I’m sure some will balk with the requirement to provide a phone number. If the goal is to get ‘er done, it would help if we knew which reps and senators we needed to work on who wouldn’t be a complete waste of time, and who could be publicly pressured via their X.com accounts.
Maybe let ’em know the ban was the excuse the government used to justify executing Vicki and Sammy Weaver.
Speaking as someone who violates Facebook Comunity Standards, their algorithm picking this as something to celebrate is pretty ironic.
As announced last week, the May/June issue, with my first column,
“‘Gun Owners for Trump’ Should be More than Campaign Window Dressing,” is available now at diverse and inclusive newsstands throughout the Republic, and by scrolling down to page 73 at the above link.
I appreciate the opportunity to reach a new readership. I invite you to check it out and let them know what you think.
Establish a Second Amendment Czar… Create and Staff a First and Second Amendment Section Within the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division … Enact Massive National Firearms Act (NFA) Arms Reforms [More]
For reasons I’ve explained before, “czar” doesn’t work for me, but a liaison with the Office of Second Amendment Protection sure would.
[Via Jess]
So California requires one and bans the other… Is this where some idiot “progressive” would say “Yeah, but cars don’t kill people”?
[Via Jess]
The Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced today the repeal of the Enhanced Regulatory Enforcement Policy and the review of Final Rule 2021R-08F, related to stabilizing braces, and Final Rule 2022R-17F, related to the definition of “engaging in the business” of firearms dealing. [More]
As for “consultations with stakeholders, including gun rights organizations, industry leaders and legal experts,” why not formalize that?
A viable way to present a coordinated front representing gun owner interests and having the president’s ear is by the White House replacing Joe Biden’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention with an Office for Second Amendment Protection.
[Via Michael G]
Judicial Watch announced late last week that “its analysis and use of voter registration lists has led to lawsuits and legal actions under the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) that have resulted in the removal of five million names from voter rolls in nearly a dozen states and localities” since 2019. [More]
I will say this: Now that Justice reports to him, it’s time for Trump to put up.
If anybody thinks that’s a controversial statement, let’s hear why.
[Via Michael G]
“We’re not going to stand back and let SPLC get away with this frivolous lawsuit because they need to now pay for the time and expenses for this frivolous case that they knew was frivolous,” he said. “We’re going to go after Janet Jenkins not only for cost but for attorney’s fees, and we’re going to go after the SPLC for cost and attorney’s fees, as well.” [More]
[Via Michael G]
Today, Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) and Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced the Repealing Illegal Freedom and Liberty Excises (RIFLE) Act. Under current law, there is a $200 tax on the transfer and purchase of firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act. This legislation would remove the existing $200 tax on firearms sold to law-abiding gun owners. [More]
The issue isn’t $200.
“0% chance of being enacted,” anyway…
[Via Jess]
Ron DeSantis Mocks State GOP’s Lack of Support for Open Carry: ‘Are We Florida or Are We San Francisco?’ [More]
That’s what years of supporting “the lesser of two evils” vs. taking a hit now and sending an unequivocal message to the party for who they’d better put up next time gets us.
Then again, what the hell do I know?
[Via bondmen]
Idaho Gun Owner Found Not Guilty in Self-Defense Case – An Idaho gun owner from Kuna was found not guilty by a jury of his peers recently in a case that some are questioning why the gun owner was charged in the first place. [More]
Meet the prosecutor. Evidently, she takes her oath as seriously as she takes a dog’s.
She was endorsed by a self-described “staunch defender of the 2nd Amendment.”
Think he might reconsider…? We could ask…
[Via bondmen]
How a Small State Made Big Strides on Election Integrity Laws [More]
And, of course, Democrats are what’s keepng this from passing at the federal level. The people Liz Cheney threw her lot in with.
[Via Michael G]
That fact that they were taken off today’s schedule and postponed for a day or two is not really the interesting part. The interesting part is that the anti-gunners all seemed to know while people coming to testify against them did not. [More]
You can tell a lot about people by how they treat those they feel more powerful than.
Is anyone dumb enough to believe they have “friends across the aisle”? Or in Oregon, true friends on either side?
In a disappointing turn for California gun owners, Assembly Bill 1092 – a proposed reform that would have extended the lifespan of concealed carry permits (CCWs) from two to four years – failed to pass through the Assembly Public Safety Committee. [More]
Seven Democrats and two Republicans, with one of them a Vichycon squish on guns… what did they think was going to happen? Pass pro-gun bills in California: Good one.
And they’re not even close to talking about the actual right.
Good thing this has nothing to do with that “single issue.” And I have that on good authority.
[Via Dan Gifford]
