The Blowup That Didn’t Have to Happen

We bring this to your attention because the facts upon which we made our original video have changed, and you deserve to know that. It also means that some who have placed a lot of weight into this issue, believing it was the straw that broke the camel’s back, should also reevaluate what weight they attach to this. [Watch]

Yes, it was the court that ruled to provide the membership lists, but what the Bondi apologists are all giving a pass to is that it was DOJ that “Ruined a Big Win“:

So 5:59 what the United States Department of 6:00 Justice proposed is that it would apply 6:02 only to the named plaintiffs and to any 6:05 member of the organization who was 6:07 members of the organization way back in 6:09 2020 when the complaint was filed and 6:12 only if they are identified.

I guess there’s more to be gained circling the wagons and beating up on Dudley, who, in my opinion, did not read the room for what is either possible or likely, and practically guaranteed the apologists and competitor rice bowl groups would seize the opportunity to pile on NAGR, and significantly, ignore DOJ being the catalyst.

Note it didn’t “clarify” that it doesn’t want lists until after the brouhaha broke out, and this could have all been avoided if gun owners and the administration had a way to coordinate expectations with realities beforehand and avoid the chronic bipolarity that drags everyone along with it.

[Via Jess]

A Forced Reset

ATF charging individuals for 3D-printed FRTs [More]

Maybe we missed a footnote in the memo…?

Looks like some FA was going on before FO kicked into gear … but still, from a “shall not be infringed” point of view…

Comment from an advisor:

The ATF special agent swore out a a false statement “FRT has the capability to turn a semi auto rifle into a fully auto rifle”. I guess he/she/it/they did not get the memo posted on the DOJ website? PS: Dude was a fool to do this in DC and bigger fool to attempt to install into a rented range gun.

As for who the “gun rights lawyer with a significant amount of legal 3D2A experience” might be, an AI search yielded this:

who is r/FOSSCAD top law blawg?
Based on available information, there is no designated “top law blawg” for the FOSSCAD community. FOSSCAD is a decentralized and leaderless online community, not an organization with official spokespeople or designated legal bloggers. The group focuses on the development and sharing of open-source designs for 3D-printed firearms.
For legal information, members typically rely on community discussions and independent research, though they are subject to legal scrutiny and potential law enforcement action.
Here’s why you won’t find a single, authoritative legal voice for FOSSCAD:
Decentralized structure: The FOSSCAD community defines itself as a “decentralized cluster of people and bots” with “no members or leaders”. This makes the concept of an official legal authority incompatible with its structure.
Legal risk: Providing legal advice, particularly regarding the manufacturing of firearms, is highly regulated. An individual positioning themselves as the definitive “law blawg” for this topic would open themselves up to significant legal and professional risks.
Legal complexity: The laws around 3D-printed firearms (“ghost guns”) are complex and vary significantly between federal, state, and local jurisdictions. What is legal in one state may be a felony in another, and these laws are subject to constant change.
Recent platform bans: The r/fosscad subreddit, a hub for the community, was banned from Reddit in September 2025. This shows how platforms can restrict these discussions, making a long-running, public legal “blawg” unlikely to thrive.
For legal questions about 3D-printed firearms, individuals within the FOSSCAD community often refer to official sources or consult legal professionals, as online legal commentary is not considered authoritative.

An Age-Old Question

Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced that the DOJ does not believe that the McCoy vs ATF should be the next 2A SCOTUS case. Why did DOJ say this? Mark Smith, Four Boxes Diner, discusses [Watch]

I’m not afraid to say so when I think he’s not being objective considering all factors, or just generally playing see-no-evil administration cheerleader. That said, I think he’s correct here.

[Via Jess]

Twice More Unto the Breach

You know who ought to be taking the lead on all this, not just with arguments but with bearing the costs…?

Criminals for Citizen Disarmament

They’re so desperate to enact gun laws they’ll break the law to do it!

And Melvin is endorsed by the same people behind Vajayjay “Two Bullets In the Head and Kill Their Kids” Jones!

[Via Nicholas]

We’re the Only Ones Oath-Breaking Enough

A Washington judge issued a TRO that, among other restraints, prohibited this Montana guy from possessing firearms. The TRO was communicated to the town where the Montana guy lives and the local police department enforced the TRO by confiscating all of this Montana guy’s firearms. Done. Because this guy had not been to Washington in three decades and because the accusing girlfriend recanted her story of threat, the judge reviewing the TRO dismissed it. However, this Montana victim still cannot get his firearms returned. [More]

It would help if we had names of all involved. Shame on those Montana “Only Ones.”

Note Seattle cops won’t help ICE enforce immigration law, but Montana cops will enforce Washington diktats. F_n’ jackboots.

This is why Oath Keepers’ “Orders We Will Not Obey” were so important, and why tyrants feared it and smeared it, to where it’s unlikely to be resurrected in any substantive form.

You really had something, Stewart. And you blew it.

[Via Jess]

And They Say There are No Stupid Questions

Our Next Debate: Would America Be Safer Without the Second Amendment? [More]

There’s nothing to debate.

Remember what Mr. Paine said [link downloads Word doc]:

The balance of power is the scale of peace. The same balance would be preserved were all the world destitute of arms, for all would be alike; but since some will not, others dare not lay them aside. And while a single nation refuses to lay them down, it is proper that all should keep them up. Horrid mischief would ensue were one-half the world deprived of the use of them; for while avarice and ambition have a place in the heart of man, the weak will become a prey to the strong. The history of every age and nation establishes these truths, and facts need but little arguments when they prove themselves.

That balance of power must exist between government and governed or tyranny will prevail.

The Second Amendment does not authorize predatory abuse of arms any more than the First authorizes libel, fraud, and perjury. Since the right to arms is a preexisting one, amending the Constitution would not eliminate, the right, just the government’s recognition of it, and try changing that and you ain’t seen nothin’ yet in terms of body counts.

Dershowitz is an impotent old fool, what Aaron Zelman called a “bagel brained Jew,” serving here in the role of ideological kapo.

Looking Away

Pelosi dodges when asked if Virginia AG candidate who fantasized about shooting Republican should drop out – Pelosi, who pressured Biden to bow out of 2024 race, says she doesn’t ‘get involved in other people’s races’ [More]

In other words, she’s joined the other grabbers in hiding.

What happened to “Don’t look away“?

What a cowardly and ridiculous hypocrite.

Democrats have given up any claim to lecture anyone– not that they ever had any in the first place. Every single one of them mugging with the red shirts should have this thrown in their faces.

Democrat Inaction and Gun Prohibitionist Silence on Violent Jay Jones Comments Speaks Volumes

Equally unsurprising, but nonetheless very revealing, is that none of the so-called “gun safety groups” that have come out for Jones are rescinding their endorsements. [More]

Maybe the cat’s got their tongue… And why does it look like the Brady group is trying to quietly erase their endorsement…?

Doing the Work Republicans Won’t Do

Gun Owners of America Files Motion for Summary Judgment Against ATF, Challenging NFA Provisions [More]

A familiar name is on page 3.

I understand civil litigation and FOIA stuff is considered nonessential and will be delayed by the shutdown, so we’ll see if this has to grab a ticket and line up in the queue.

Guess what else is delayed.

The Plot That Keeps on Thickening

Our story so far:

Equivocation and avoidance is a funny way of proving you’re “True North Strong,” eh?

[Via Nicholas]

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