Category: citizen disarmament

An Age-Old Question

The text of the Second Amendment encompasses the purchase of firearms by 18-to20-year-olds, as the en banc majority below did not dispute, Pet.App.43a–44a, and as the majority was also forced to acknowledge, “the Founding era lacked express prohibitions on the purchase of firearms” by 18-to-20-year-olds. Id. at 30a. Indeed, the eighteenth century laws that come closest to reflecting a “Founding-era policy on age and firearms”—militia laws throughout the Nation obliging eighteen-year-olds to muster for militia service bearing firearms they were legally obligated to acquire for themselves—in fact “reflect the policy that eighteen- to twenty-one-year-olds should be armed.” Id. at 159a (Brasher, J., dissenting). That should have been the beginning and the end of any suggestion that Florida’s age ban “is consistent with this Nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation.” New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1, 17 (2022). [More]

Story here.

Bingo. And about time.

With DeSantis backing NRA, what leg is Mark Glass still standing on?

[Via Jess]

A Little Something for Everyone?

Department of Justice Announces Settlement of Litigation Between the Federal Government and Rare Breed Triggers… The settlement includes agreed-upon conditions that significantly advance public safety with respect to FRTs, including that Rare Breed will not develop or design FRTs for use in any pistol and will enforce its patents to prevent infringement that could threaten public safety. Rare Breed also agrees to promote the safe and responsible use of its products. [More]

It’s a yuge step.

It’s also not “shall not be infringed.”

If you want more details…

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To Themselves and Their Posterity

Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-IL), the daughter of an illegal migrant, used a hearing today to berate Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem and demand her resignation. “In my state, let me be clear, you are not welcome,” Ramirez told Noem before demanding her resignation. [More]

The daughter of illegals claiming it’s her state and citizens aren’t welcome ought to be an object lesson. Stop using “migrant,” Breitbart.

And what communist foreign enemy doesn’t want your guns?

[Via bondmen]

Not Trending Now

Influencer’s murder in Jalisco to be investigated as possible femicide… Márquez’s death comes amid rising concern about gender-based violence in Mexico, where, according to the U.N., around 10 women are murdered each day. [More]

I thought guns were controlled down there…? And I wonder how many of those women were also “romantically involved” with sociopaths.

“TikTok Influencer.” Good grief.

And touched-the-hell-up photo notwithstanding, I’m “browner” than she was.

[Via Steve T]

We’re the Only Ones Fraternal Enough

My brother serves in law enforcement, so I know the courage and sacrifice it takes to keep our communities safe. During #NationalPoliceWeek, I’m backing legislation and gun reform that protects those in uniforms and the everyday Americans they serve. [More]

So… they’re both fascist oathbreakers…?

Silencing Critics

Deleted the tweet calling @Silencercentral liars but leaving my reply to them as it still begs some questions. [More]

That’s a common misuse of the term, but we get the meaning.

This and denials by Cox and Kustoff highlight the importance of making sure of your target before touching the trigger. I’d guess the only reasons there haven’t been lawsuits is because they wouldn’t be worth it in terms of further alienation and deep enough pockets.

I haven’t said much about this whole recent suppressor flap other than I just don’t get why so many prominent 2A community voices are getting everybody excited over what the committee does when they know a bill will never reach the president’s desk. And these are the same “gun rights leaders” who have remained dead silent about the “pro-gun” Trump administration’s DOJ arguing that banning machineguns doesn’t violate the Second Amendment.

[Via WiscoDave]

Q&A

The Supreme Court heard oral argument today in birthright citizen case with implications for 2A. [Watch]

I was hoping some prominent voice in the gun adovcacy community would finally address how immigration demographics threaten 2A, but no such luck. Instead, we get Sonia Sotomayor disingenuously playing devil’s advocate for nationwide injunctions by asking what would happen if a president ordered gun bans and confiscations.

The answer wouldn’t be a legal one.

It hasn’t been done because they wouldn’t dare.

[Via Jess]

A Ghost of a Chance

Hawaii Congresswoman Jill Tokuda targets illegal firearms with proposed legislation: the Ghost Act…The Ghost Act wouldn’t actually regulate the ghostly parts of weapons being made by 3D printers, those without serial numbers or registration. Instead, it would regulate the upper part of guns, like the barrel. Those parts are now legally bought and sold over the internet. [More]

What, is she trying to out-stupid Mazie?

Anyway, no, not even a ghost of one.

[Via bondmen]

A Plan Comes Together

Unfortunately, rural communities are too often an easy target for gang criminals (though Anti-Tren is also an issue in New York City), Charles stated. That’s the case in his home state of Maine: “We don’t have the infrastructure in a very rural state to put patrols up through the northern part of the state and, frankly, to even keep drugs from coming in and the gangs from coming here.” [More]

Translation: Democrats have brought the illegals in counting on the problem being so intractable that a pathway to citizenship beocmes inevitable, meanwhile passing citizen disarmament edicts making the populace dependent on government that has no interest beyond demanding obedience and exploiting it.

[Via Michael G]

Much Ado About Nothing

Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Would Slash Suppressor Transfer Costs To Zero [More]

But that’s not REALLY the point, is it?

I know, his rhetoric is a damn sight better than what Harris’s would have been, but who seriously believes even this will make it out of the Senate and to his desk?

I wish GOA would use the rhetoric I’m seeing from them here on something much more existential that they have so far been ignoring.

[Via bondmen]

‘Insanely Offensive’ is Right– So How Come NRA/GOA/SAF Aren’t Saying It?

“This insanely offensive brief should never have been filed in any court, let alone at the Fifth Circuit. It should be immediately withdrawn and thrown into the trash, along with Mr. Lemon’s ability to make these filings in the future. This is a prime example of why President Trump should appoint a competent Second Amendment czar to coordinate the administration’s agenda across the government and with stakeholders in Second Amendment litigation. Our rights must be protected at all costs and the American people are counting on President Trump and Attorney General Bondi to fulfill their promise to do just that.” [More]

This came out before my piece on gun group silence. I missed noting it in my AmmoLand piece because I was looking for reactions from national groups to include a more recent case where DOJ argued “Machine guns are atypical weapons not protected by the Second Amendment because a reasonable person would not expect them to be used in militia service,” and was specifically looking at the Big Three 501(c)(3)s that have political clout.

My major beef with FPC’s plan: I’ve explained it before: I don’t like “czar,” and anyone in that position would be feeding from the same hand. Gun owner advocates are owed a place at the table as members– we’re not dogs who should be grateful for scraps thrown down to us. It’s our table.

A Matter of Priorities

I Ask GOA Where They Stand On Machine Guns…my comment’s been given a “Medium” priority. [More]

Right. High priority is getting everyone excited about bills in committee that will never make it to the president’s desk.

I miss Larry’s leadership.

Related UPDATE

An open letter to NRA asks the same question.

Is it wrong to hope somebody badmouths me?

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