Notes from the Resistance
In several of these venues, the administration’s challengers are almost guaranteed that a judge picked by Joe Biden, Barack Obama, or Bill Clinton will preside over their case. [More]
So much for checks and balances.
Don’t look to Democrat legislators to change that. The question now is, will SCOTUS?
[Via Michael G]
To understand America, study the revolutionary mind. It calls us to reject mediocrity, embrace liberty, and pursue greatness; not just for ourselves, but for the country we love. [More]
Another reason I view criminals, chronic generational welfare parasites and drug addicts not just as losers, but as traitors…
As I’ve said before, I make no apologies for being a culturist.
[Via WiscoDave]
I’m writing an article that centers around removal of suppressors (and short barrel firearms?) from NFA as part of the “Big Beautiful Bill” and I’ve run across a snag I can’t find a ready answer for. I’m hoping some of you can help.
In my research I came across an article by National Gun Trusts stating:
“Under the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’, the tax stamp cost would be cut to zero ($0), however the tax stamp application process would remain intact.”
But the White House quotes NRA-ILA’s John Commerford claiming, ““This morning, the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill, which includes the complete removal of suppressors from the National Firearms Act (NFA).”
I asked some advisors and they replied: “My understanding is that they would be removed from the umbrella of the NFA, then subject to the GCA which requires Form 4473,” and “That is also my understanding. There would be no point in issuing a tax stamp with a $0 value, and if that was the case it would be a situation of keeping the NFA registration in place. “
True enough. No point. When did that ever stop the government from doing something?
I then checked the text in the bill itself, and it says:
SEC. 112029. MODIFICATION OF TREATMENT OF SILENCERS.
(a) In General.--Section 5845(a) is amended by striking ``(7) any silencer” and all that follows through ; and (8)'' and inserting and (7)”.
(b) Transfer Tax.–Section 5811(a) is amended to read as follows:(a) Rate.--There shall be levied, collected, and paid on firearms transferred a tax at the rate of-- (1) $5 for each firearm transferred in the case of a
weapon classified as any other weapon under section 5845(e),(2) $0 for each firearm transferred in the case of a silencer (as defined in section 921 of title 18, United States Code), and (3) $200 for any other firearm transferred.”.
(c) Making Tax.–Section 5821(a) is amended to read as follows:(a) Rate.--There shall be levied, collected, and paid upon the making of a firearm a tax at the rate of-- (1) $0 for each silencer (as defined in section 921 of
title 18, United States Code) made, and
“(2) $200 for any other firearm made.”.
(d) Effective Date.–The amendments made by this section shall
apply to calendar quarters beginning more than 90 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act.
I don’t see anything about eliminating stamps or applications, but by the same token, both outcomes can’t be right. I put in a request to National Gun Trusts asking if they could help clarify and will report back what they say.
In the mean time, if anyone has knowledge (as opposed to opinion) on who is right, please educate me in a comment to this post.
UPDATE
I got my answer:
“Section 5845(a) is amended by striking ‘(7) any silencer’ and all that follows through…”and going there that shows it is completely removed from the definition of affected “firearms.”
Navigating this stuff is confusing for someone who isn’t used to it.
For the first two years, Catholic Charities helped him and his four young children adjust, connecting him with critical benefits like food assistance and healthcare. But when that support ended, Kanyamahane found himself alone in a foreign country trying to navigate a system he didn’t understand – and in a language he didn’t speak. [More]
And then he couldn’t figure out how to get enough welfare. And then he found some phony do-gooders generous with other people’s money who helped him figure out how he could help himself to more plunder taken without any choice from Americans who work.
America was built by immigrants? Once upon a time they came prepared to take care of themselves and their own against all hardships, and the lives and families they built reflected that.
Oh, look, another “success” story:
Now, he’s helping other immigrants find their path and earning enough to support his wife and their five children, plus four adopted from his younger brother.
What culture can sustain this?
If this DSM fawning-fest is meant to evoke sympathy for chronic moochers and admiration for their communist enablers, all it does for me is P!$$ me off. What a useful idiot this “real reporter” is.
Especially when you realize there’s a greater evil and existential plan.
[Via JG]
Schwarzenegger argued that ‘maybe 0.001%’ of LA has been negatively impacted by anti-ICE riots [More]
What percentage of lawful .50 cal owners “negatively impacted” victims before you banned them, you ungrateful son of a Nazi?
Stefanik grills Hochul over NY sanctuary policies, as Dem governor fails to recall high-profile illegal alien suspects [Watch]
Not much of a fight. She kicked her @$$.
“…mainly passionate but peaceful protests…” [More]
They just don’t stop, do they?
Conservative Woman’s EPIC Thread About ‘Breaking Into Costco’ Destroys Lefty Talking Points on ILLEGALS [More]
Except why would a “conservative woman” set foot in a “No Guns” Costco?
[Via Michael G]
Israel launches sweeping strike on Iran while Trump administration seeks diplomatic solution [More]
Ready or not, here it comes.
I’d seen reports that embassy staff families in the area were being evacuated, and it seemed a good bet something was going to happen soon.
This oughta rile up the No Kings “crowd”protesters.”
If there’s a bright side, aside from any pending thermal flashes, it’s that the hard core Democrats will side with Iran.
Being one of the worst states in the union for eviscerating the Second Amendment, there’s much to be said on having the ear of a governor with veto power. [More]
True, hardly a perfect one. Still, the differences between the two are many, and this is New Jersey, after all.
California Democratic Party Faces Scrutiny Over Brick Purchase Amidst LA Protests [More]
Treat this one carefully. I only see it on social media and don’t see it on any news sites, including Newmax, which he tags. I also don’t see any substantiating links to validate any of his claims.
Looking at his Facebook, he says he “Works at Donald J. Trump,” but also bills himself as the “creepy comic.”
Maybe it’s true and he’s branching out, or maybe he just wants to see how many suckers he can troll. I don’t have time to dig deeper and find out.
[Via Michael G]
Scoop: Schumer targets Trump budget bill on gun silencers deregulation [More]
So what will all the cheering gun owners willing to ignore the crippling debt defects in the “Big Beautiful Bill” have to say about it if they don’t get this crumb thrown at them?
The petition for a writ of certiorari should be denied. [More]
So, did Hacchim, Yaakov, Michael, and Jeffrey not get the memo?
Or does acknowledgment that “the United States will not oppose when this case returns to district court” mean they don’t want to cede procedural precedent, but they’re going to stop fighting to force cooperation with infringements?
Who’s qualified to weigh in and explain?
[Via Jess]
Incendiary devices found near burned NYPD vehicles in Brooklyn [More]
How else are mostly peaceful protesters supposed to have fun watching cars burn?
Australia’s New Knife Ban Proves Gun Control Was Just the Beginning [Watch]
Then again, Crocodile Dundee wouldn’t have been able to carry that knife in New York City, either.
[Via Jess]
For the third night in a row, the town has witnessed violence, described by police as racially-motivated, that has seen properties damaged, cars set alight and police attacked. [More]
Of course, that’s how the authorities selling out the citizens to infuse Third World $#!+holers into their native land would describe righteous opposition to having their culture destroyed and replaced by globalist-serving traitors.
It’s not the protesters talking treason.
[Via Michael G]
We learn today that the twin 26-year-old daughters of the city comptroller — the money-counter — for the city of L.A., were busted for trying to kill cops over the weekend. [More]
It’s all part of Rick Cole’s “long term strategy.”
[Via Michael G]
Can negligent discharges be prevented? [More]
Most of them can, the stupid kind where someone is cleaning the gun, or leaves it for a kid to find…
When split seconds count and the adrenaline is flooding the system, training for such eventualities is the best minimizer.
I’ve never had an ND, but I did have a carelessness mishap, just yesterday.
I was going to make a ham and cheese sandwich for lunch and grabbed the toaster and the crumb tray latch caught on the shelving rack we keep it on, opening it and spilling the unemptied contents. I started to bitterly blame the objects and my wife just looked at me and instantly shut me down by saying “The gun went off.”
[Via bondmen]
