Notes from the Resistance
“The City has banned an arm in common use for lawful purposes by law-abiding citizens. Therefore, the Ordinance violates the Second Amendment.”
That’s not why the ban violates it. [More]
If something needs to be officially designated “popular” by government in order to be “legal,” we may as well start calling each other “Comrade.”
ATF’s New Era of Reform… Easing the NFA Transport Burden – In a sea of nothing burgers, here’s half a step in the right direction. [More]
Look, I don’t mean to just sound negative and admit this is a hell of a lot better than anything the government has backed off on so far, and if Democrats were in charge they’d be going for a full court press in the other direction. It’s just that these are our birthright that they have no claim on.
Yes, I’m glad that the torturer is easing back on the thumbscrews. I want him to ease off more. But what the hell are we doing on the rack in the first place?
The 11th Circuit joins “several sister circuits in holding that the Second Amendment does not protect the possession of machine guns.” That’s consistent with the Trump administration’s position on the matter, his campaign promises that “Your Second Amendment will always be safe with me as your president,” notwithstanding. [More]
Face it, gun owners are voting for who infringes less and accepting excuses for not demanding more.
The May 2026 edition of Firearms News is now available at diverse and inclusive newsstands throughout the Republic. If you don’t see it where you shop, ask ’em why not. You can also subscribe and save.
Today is Primary day in Ohio, and my articles include “Ramaswamy’s Ohio Governor Bid” (pg. 18) and “Casey Putsch for Ohio Governor: The Real Deal When It Comes to Guns” (pg. 104).
ATF’s New Era of Reform… Repealing the Pistol Brace Rule and Why It Means Nothing – Keep the cork in the bottle as it’s not time to celebrate. [More]
Mr. Wolf advises caution (NSFW), whereas the “wise” monkeys will decry that as “blackpilling.”
Boy, talk about timing– this was submitted before the Cekada confirmation. Still, the same people praising him praised this guy. [More]
On April 6, the Supreme Court demonstrated once again that the “landmark” Bruen decision isn’t worth the paper it’s written on, and neither are the paper tigers that President Trump appointed to the bench in his previous administration. [More]
Think of one job you’ve ever applied for where you’d have gotten it if you decided to play coy with the hiring managers. While it may be “inappropriate” for a judge to weigh in on a specific case before confirmation, there’s no reason why general principles of understanding should be off-limits.
A Rebuttal to Cam Edwards’ Article ‘Should 2A Groups Make Opposition to Legal Immigration an Issue? A Response to David Codrea’ [More]
By disparaging thoughts on what a “pathway to citizenship” means for future “gun votes,” widely followed “gun rights influencers” are discouraging even discussing the issue.
I’ve added several recent article links to the running archive of Firearms News‘ posts about “Donald Trump’s 2A Legacy and the ‘Beautiful Second Amendment’.” [More]
Doctrinaire “loyalists” are invited to disparage legtimate callouts as “blackpilling.”
How Will the Results of the Governor’s Race Affect Gun Owners? [More]
Or should gun owners push for Putsch?
Where is that plan of action that was due 30 days after the President’s Executive Order, Protecting Second Amendment Rights, dated February 7, 2025? Where is the DOJ on these grave violations of Americans’ gun rights? Why is the subversion of our Constitution so commonplace that lawmakers feel free to adopt infringements from countries that do not recognize a God-given right to defend life and liberty from tyranny? [More]
Harmeet needs to up her game.
Noting the legal environment the nominee is part of and stepping into, he’s as good as we’re going to get, but hardly measures up to the superlatives of being “truly pro-Second Amendment.” [More]
Some refuse to accept the parameters being defined for them, “don’t believe in the no-win scenario,” and don’t consider a writhing platter of gagh to be a gourmet meal.
Maybe it’s time to stop dousing the fire in gun owner bellies, especially with top administration officials making inane comments that spit in the faces of Second Amendment activists — the very people Republicans need to win. [More]
In what reality is making core constituents feel like they’re being used smart politics?
The Feb. 2026 issue of Firearms News, with my “FOP and IACP Show ‘Only Ones’ Arrogance…” column on page 10, is now available at diverse and inclusive newsstands throughout the Republic.
Of course, you could always subscribe…
Meanwhile, Over on the Other Side of the Equation:
The editor just forwarded an email from corporate:
I just received a call from [redacted] and he said that he was not going to renew his subscription because David Codrea is always spouting anti-Trump rhetoric and is a liberal in disguise.
Funny. He never said what I got wrong.
Another angry reader canceled over this.
Hey, at least they didn’t call me a Trojan Horse…
Related UPDATE
Here’s the official issue announcement.
None of this is done to disparage recognized and deservedly lauded good and unprecedented positions being taken by DOJ that would, admittedly, never have happened under any other administration to date. But that does not require Second Amendment advocates to turn a blind eye to when those positions turn cognitively dissonant. [More]
“Friendly fire” can be more devastating than what’s coming from the enemy.
Trump and Bondi reveal the truth about their anti-Second Amendment agenda. [More]
If we’re afraid to discuss it we’ll never make things right.
Gun owners who pay attention to his confirmation hearings will have a chance to hear for themselves, and see how Cekada’s answers, especially to questions posed by anti-gun Democrats, comport with being “truly pro-Second Amendment.” [More]
“He won’t betray us as much” seems a heck of a standard to applaud.
“What I try to do with these things is show readers a politician will go beyond platitudes and demonstrate an understanding of concerns and developments the constituents are expressing and following”… [More]
The Second Amendment is the sole focus of this article, not any other policy issues or the reasons Trump wants to end Massie’s political career, nor Massie’s reasons for opposing parts of the president’s agenda.
Cardinal Mooney posted an information sheet on Facebook detailing prohibited behaviors and items. Among them are “Weapons of any kind, including off-duty law enforcement, weapons, pipes, knives or chains.” [More]
It’s not so much a matter of sticking up for “Only Ones” exclusivity as one of not allowing local entities to undermine preemption and overrule state law.
“Alberta’s government is exploring various options with provincial, territorial, and federal counterparts and external stakeholders to protect law-abiding firearms owners from federal overreach.” [More]
There’s still a long way to go, but it should not go unnoticed that some Canadian officials sound a lot better than Blue State Democrats.