Notes from the Resistance
I see some comments on my new piece on Brian Fitzpatrick that I’m going to address here. I rarely add comments over at AmmoLand because I’ve had my say, it’s the readers’ turn, and I just don’t have the time to get drawn into debates. That and I can better handle things here when trolls attempt to disrupt and redirect by going off topic, or hijacking the conversation I’m inviting completely with insulting squabbles (see “Comment House Rules” in right sidebar).
Bucks county is the burbs of Philly, lots of wealthy liberal democrats. Getting a pro 2a to run much less win in that area is practically impossible.
The reality is, and I included a link in my article, Fitzpatrick won 56+% to 43+%. Republicans will win there. This defeatist presumption presupposes, without evidence to back up the assertion, that such Republicans must be overt gun-grabbers, spreads a “there’s nothing we can do about it” attitude that several readers upvoted and agreed with, and signals the GOP that Lee (“Who else are they going to vote for?”) Atwater was right and it can continue to ignore and even sabotage gun owner interests.
This is not the way we fight to win. But the Democrats love it.
https://foac-pac.org/ is the only 2A group I know of in PA. Residents should be a member.
2A is about more than “crime,” they only have 570 x.com followers and haven’t posted to it since 2023. They do somewhat better with 14K Facebook followers, which is still a head-scratcher considering the number of gun owners in PA (and is not the same as active organization membership), and haven’t posted anything this year but a “Happy New Year” message, with nothing about what is going on at the municpal, state, and federal level.
You could come up with similar dismal analyses for Pennsylvania Gun Rights, GOA-Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania Firearms Association, leading me to ask in my piece, “And for that matter, why is it so hard to find any information on any Pennsylvania pro-2A groups alerting their members to mobilize against Fitzpatrick?”
In fairness, such groups can only do so much with most gun owners not picking one and supporting it, and with (generously) 10% of the members doing 90% of the work.
Back to the first comment: It’s not that there’s nothing PA gun owners can do about it. Of course there is. It’s just that most won’t try.
My greatest failure as an armed citizens advocate is I’ve never figured out what to do about that.
The fervor advancing these measures has caused me to earnestly reconsider my party affiliation. [More]
It’s like the damn dam broke.
Will Oregon Republicans be smart enought exploit it?
The GOP needs to understand, in no uncertain terms, that embedded Democrats are unacceptable, and the Party must do a better job of reining in politicos who want to go left. [More]
Donald Trump should instruct Party shakers and movers to find an acceptable replacement and give enemy-in-the-gates Fitzpatrick the boot.
Colorado governor signs into law major gun control bill targeting semi-automatic rifles, pistols – Senate Bill 3 was among the most bitter legislative fights this session and represents the furthest expansion yet of gun control in the state [More]
I don’t suppose SCOTUS would like to get off its @$$ and rule on Snope or Ocean State Tactical…?
[Via cydl]
Related UPDATE
POLIS: “This law is not a ban, and I have been clear that I oppose banning types of firearms…” [More]
House Dem in Ohio Swing District Turns to Liberal Firebrand Jasmine Crockett for Fundraising Help – Emilia Sykes launched joint fundraising committee with Crockett shortly after infamous ‘Governor Hot Wheels’ remark [More]
She my non-rep, “thanks” to changing lines on the map, along with pampered and privileged virtue-signaling Hudson white women.
And the Republicans can’t seem to offer anyone but an uninspiring squish.
[Via bondmen]
The First Circuit has DENIED Maine’s motion to stay the preliminary injunction against the state’s firearm waiting period, which means the law can’t be enforced while the appeal continues. [More]
There’s a long way to go to the Supremes, who haven’t exactly been eager to weigh in of late, especially with no final judgment or conflict between circuits…
243 creates the waiting period that was eliminated long ago when Republicans made a “deal” with Democrats. Proving once again that making a deal with Democrats is a fool’s errand. [More]
New California Law Only Allows 3 Guns Per Month [Watch]
Ah, a spate…
This bill would increase the number of firearms that a person can apply to purchase within any 30-day period from one to 3…
I mean, that’s not acceptable, either, but it looks like a move in the right direction. What am I missing?
[Via Jess]
Would The Violent Left Try to Influence the Supreme Court if it Takes the Maryland ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban Case? [More]
I’ve even got a name for their group!
[Via Michael G]
California Moves To Ban ALL Glocks [Watch]
So if it passes, will the company keep supplying CA LEOs?
And will CA “Only Ones” still get Blue Label discounts?
[Via Jess]
HOUSE COMMITTEE PASSES GUN BAN BILLS [More]
Who wants to bet me the Republicans will do the right thing? How much?
The Colorado state government is playing a dangerous game with your Second Amendment rights—and they’re hoping you won’t notice. Thanks to our recent Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) request, we’ve uncovered troubling evidence about how they pushed Senate Bill 3 (the Semi-Auto Gun Ban/Buy Back Your Rights bill) through the legislature. What we found should alarm every responsible gun owner in this state. [More]
But such sneaky dishonesty delights those who want their guns.
Think about that.
UPDATE
And as we’ve come to expect, the ones targeted consistently and overwhelmingly vote for their oppressors.
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]
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.
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]
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]
