Notes from the Resistance
Dexter Taylor Sentenced 10 Years for Building His Own Firearms After Judge Banned Mentions of Second Amendment – “She told us, ‘Do not bring the Second Amendment into this courtroom. It doesn’t exist here. So you can’t argue Second Amendment. This is New York.’” [More]
Sounds like the wrong person is behind bars.
[Via Michael G]
2nd Amendment Grades for Florida’s 2024 Political Candidates [More]
Nice to see others recognizing Rick Scott for the two-faced weasel that he is.
Despite facing backlash from civil rights activists and Democratic lawmakers, Republicans in conservative-leaning Nassau County, New York, are moving forward with a plan to form an armed, civilian militia that the local government could operate as a de facto police force during “emergencies.” [More]
To paraphrase Slick Willie, it depends upon what the meaning of the term “civil rights activist” is.
Think of the mentality of anyone who would be against this.
[Via Jess]
At ‘L.A. Progressive Shooters,’ a gun space for people sick of American gun culture [More]
Indignant self-righteousness ensues.
[Via Jess/ H/T Langley Outdoors Academy]
Nonprofits Are Making Billions off the Border Crisis – Federal funding has turned the business of resettling migrant children into a goldmine for a handful of NGOs—and their top executives. [More]
Good thing this has nothing to do with that “single issue.” And I have that on good authority.
[Via Michael G]
5 La Vergne officers fired, 3 suspended for sexual acts on duty, ‘girls gone wild’ hot tub party, three-way relations, city says [More]
Looks like “negative comments” have been removed and all that’s left are breathless congratulations for completing “Principled & Mission Based Policing” training.
[Via bondmen]
Illegal migrants are being ‘encouraged’ to vote, top Republican warns after shocking documents reveals ‘training’ for noncitizens to cast ballots in Washington D.C. [More]
Why is there even a discussion? Seriously…?
[Via bondmen]
“We’re talking about rigorous video surveillance…and it was positive in solving this crime. It’s upsetting, but we’re moving forward.” [More]
Still making excuses, eh, Taulby? How about something positive to prevent it from happening in the first damn place?
And why does the Roach Motel slogan come to mind?
[Via bondmen]
“According to witnesses, the event was peaceful until an argument took place, which led to at least one subject shooting multiple rounds into the large crowd, Reid said. [More]
Nothing about those involved, or is the takeaway supposed to be this could happen to everyone in Everytown…?
[Via Jess]
New Jersey Mayors Want the Power To Sue You For Asking Too Many Questions – A bill backed by the Conference of Mayors would let courts issue restraining orders when people “harass” officials with information requests. [More]
And just look at that list of New Jersey mayors…
They’re not the only ones complaining:
“In short, there is a tangled web of connections between a small cadre of firearms activists and their efforts to recover fees through largely unsuccessful FOIA litigation.”
After all, who works for whom…?
[Via Michael G]
Likening drug users to people who are “mentally ill and dangerous,” the ruling says barring them from owning firearms is not unconstitutional on its face. [More]
vs.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals just said that the felon in possession of firearms statute may not apply to nonviolent felons. [Watch]
[Via Jess]
