Notes from the Resistance
More guns are now trafficked to criminals through online sources such as Facebook, TikTok and Tinder than are trafficked at gun shows or flea markets, according to new Justice Department data that argues the marketplace for illegally obtained weapons is quickly evolving. [More]
You really can’t stop the signal.
[Via Jess]
The Media Say Crime Is Going Down. Don’t Believe It. The decline in reported crimes is a function of less reporting, not less crime. [More]
Interesting, though, that it’s happening at a time of extended record gun sales…
Compare this to the way politicians who would like to put them out of business attack critics, make excuses, point fingers, and gaslight.
[Via WiscoDave]
This NSSF-supported law protects the privacy and sensitive financial information of people purchasing firearms and ammunition in Iowa. [More]
I sure am seeing a lot of breathless hyperbole over blocking Merchant Category Codes…
So they’re switching from NICS to BIDS…?
And maybe change that to “law-abiding people.” Criminals already have those advantages.
[Via Jess]
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 27 CFR Part 478 [Docket No. ATF 2022R–17; AG Order No. 5920–2024] RIN 1140–AA58 Definition of ‘‘Engaged in the Business’’ as a Dealer in Firearms AGENCY: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice. ACTION: Final rule. [More]
I wouldn’t call it “final.”
This isn’t over by a long shot.
Unlicensed Dealers Account for less than 1 of 10,000 Firearms Sold in USA [More]
Which doesn’t stop some licensed ones from siding with the antis.
One would think a Federal Firearms Licensee would be in tune with gun owner reasons and sentiments for Second Amendment absolutism, especially one whose website advertises “we specialize in Paramilitary weapons, military weapons, pistols, etc.” And one would think he would be aware of and responsive to mounting criticism from gun owners angered by his public statements, evidenced by comments under the WJAC article, but especially, on his Facebook. [More]
A bloviating gunkapo finds out pretty quickly his 15 minutes of fame weren’t worth it and is now trying to cover his tracks.
Curious how much less “gun violence” there was in this country before Democrats started imposing all this “progress.” [More]
Once more we’re being lied to, and the biggest ally would-be totalitarians have in imposing their treachery are complicit Fourth Estate Fifth Columnists.
Federal report finds 68,000 guns were illegally trafficked through unlicensed dealers over 5 years [More]
Sounds like private sellers are the villains here, doesn’t it?
It’s manipulation. Langley Outdoors Academy funnels things down for us.
[Via Jess]
Garland’s comments come in an election year when violent crime is a major campaign issue, and one that Biden’s opponent, former President Donald Trump has attacked him on. [More]
By their motivation ye shall know them.
And guess what they deliberately don’t mention when they assure us violent crime is down.
[Via Jess]
DC police dealt thousands of guns; ATF demands answers after concerning number found at crime scenes … So many guns recovered at crime scenes, in such a brief period, that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives placed D.C. police into a program designed to give extra scrutiny to dealers with higher levels of so-called crime guns. [More]
So when are the grabbers gonna sue them?
[Via CP]
How the ATF traced guns at crime scenes to St. Charles man [More]
But it’s not as fun as going after collectors and FFLs, as you can tell by the “five years probation” sentence.
As for his untrustworthy customers…
[Via bondmen]
The Prevent Illegal Gun Resales Act would add common sense structural reform to the gun sale industry by boosting license application requirements for gun retailers, proportionally increasing the cost of licensing fees, and adding a new definition for “high-risk dealers” that would include sellers who:
Had a known violation or warning in the past three years; Had firearms either lost or stolen from them within the preceding year; or, Were the source of two or more guns with a time-to-crime of three years or less. [More]
In other words, close them all down.
Yes, Bob, exactly like Democrats.
Yes, this is political posturing for the media, and no, it won’t pass — yet — but it’s instructive to see what the plans are for when previous impediments are removed through “compromise.”
The only reason to let the enemy get closer to the target is to draw him into a trap.
[Via Jess]
Feds: These St. Louis-area gun shops sell the most guns traced to crimes [More]
All the cool commies are doing it.
No proof of wrong-doing, but the reputation innuendos have been made.
Now show us which “gun sense candidates'” constituents the criminals were.
[Via bondmen]
And his excuse for going after Fleet Farm is that its retail employees can’t do the impossible and read the hearts and minds of customers, and that it is therefore responsible for not just their criminal actions, but for the subsequent actions of those they deal with. [More]
A commie gun-grabber commits lawfare against a deep pockets victim because he can. Just like the Founders intended, right?
For the third year in a row, the gun shop owned by U.S. Sen. Ted Budd was among hundreds across the country flagged by federal authorities in 2023 for selling weapons that were later traced to crimes, according to newly released records. [More]
Funny, somehow the “real reporter” on this story missed the standard ATF disclaimer:
Not all firearms used in crime are traced and not all firearms traced are used in crime.
If ProShots was suspected of deliberately violating the law, this story would be ab0ut an ATF raid, arrests, and indictments.
[Via Jess]
The Second Amendment Foundation has been granted summary judgement in a federal challenge of California’s One-Gun-A-Month (OGM) purchase law. U.S. District Judge William Q. Hayes stayed his decision for 30 days for the defendants to facilitate an appeal. [More]
And thumbing noses at Bruen will drag on and on and on with the hopes that Republicans blow the election and Democrats can reshape SCOTUS to reverse it.
The Supreme Court has no power to enforce its decisions. It cannot call out the troops or compel Congress or the president to obey. The Court relies on the executive and legislative branches to carry out its rulings. In some cases, the Supreme Court has been unable to enforce its rulings.
I’d need a lawyer to weigh in on whether they could charge inferior court judges with contempt for disregarding their rulings, and they’d still be dependent on the other branches. I fear the only “legal” remedy is impeachment, for which Republicans have neither the power nor the appetite.
So now we have to see what Hayes says in a month, and then see who initiates an appeal, then lather, rinse, repeat.
A St. Charles County man is sentenced to five years of probation and community service for illegally selling hundreds of guns. [More]
They were “were used in crimes and suicides. He also sold them to felons, a minor, and someone who had such severe mental health issues”…?
And he was let off because of his age and because he has no previous crimes?
And the Demanding Moms aren’t gnashing their teeth and ripping their hair out?
Hey, I’m two years older than him and ditto on the clean conviction record. Five years probation would be worth it to me, especially since I’d be doing it to promote a right…
Or is there some other reason “justice” doesn’t seem to be all that equal, and if so, why isn’t anyone investigating it?
[Via bondmen]
Maryland is among the states looking to follow California in taxing the gun industry to support hospitals, violence intervention programs, and services for victims of gun violence. [More]
All the best totalitarian regimes do it!
It’s not like Democrats are going to penalize the real cuprits: Their constituents and themselves.
Here’s the video of the hearing. Too bad it doesn’t have a transcript to allow homing in on specific “data” lies, and exposing those at the committee level is something funded “gun groups” ought to be putting resources into.
I did get one laugh out of this:
Chip is a reporter at The Trace…
Good one!
[Via Antigone]
Ernst Works to Protect Lawful Gun Dealers from ATF [More]
1% chance of being enacted
Let’s see what the odds will be should election dreams come true. And if anyone’s still interested.
Sorry not sorry to be so cynical, but this is the same “solidly pro-gun candidate” who voted with Chuck Schumer on that “bipartisan” infringement bill the administration is now trying to sodomize us with,
Besides, all this really does is “legitimize” the whole power usurpation scheme. We all have the right to be “lawful gun dealers.”
[Via Jess]
Maybe one of these days such letters will include “Who the hell do you think you are and under what legitimate Constitutionasl authority do you dare to even insert your subversive @$$ into private sales of arms between American citizens?” followed with an order to immediately surrender himself for trial.
[Via Jess]
The bill, introduced on Tuesday, will “provide firearm licensees an opportunity to correct statutory and regulatory violations, and for other purposes” and says the “Attorney General may not bring an enforcement action to revoke, or deny a renewal of, a license for a violation of any provision of this chapter or any implementing regulation thereof on the basis of a self-reported violation.” [More]
Good. I was getting tired of posting photos of inspectors with apparent slack stains and then having to deal with threats from U.S. Marshals.
Although I wouldn’t expect Senate Dems to let the bill go anywhere, it’s not on her GovTrack page yet, so I can’t give you a prognosis percent, but my bet is low single-digit.
Say goodbye to your favorite FFL because your state legislature is about to run them all out of business. Washington Gun Law President, William Kirk, discusses HB 2118, which is now set to be put on the floor in the Senate tonight, and is expected to pass. [Watch]
Fortunately, the black market won’t have to comply with any of this targeted harassment.
[Via Jess]
Maine lawmakers call on Cabela’s, Kittery Trading Post to stop selling ‘assault rifles’ [More]
Well, yeah, because “gunman, Robert Card, bought one of his weapons, a handgun, at the Cabela’s in Scarborough.”
Don’t worry– the grabbers’ll come back to their initial goal in due time:
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[Via bondmen]
How Many Gun Owners are in America? (2024 Statistics) [More]
Great. But I’m not uncorking the champagne just yet.
How do they vote?
Today the Illinois Appellate Division reversed a lower court decision that had dismissed a legal challenge to the Cook County tax on firearms and ammunition sales. [More]
That case has been going back and forth for years. I’d reserve words like “huge” for the final decision, whenever that is.
[Via Jess]
Gun shops that sell the most guns used in crime revealed in new list [More]
“Real reporter” Nick Penzenstadler and USA Today (A Gannett Publication) said it, I believe it, that settles it.
“Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s, Rural King and Sportsman’s Warehouse”…?
Hey, I’ll bet more cars from large volume dealers are involved in accidents, too!
Produce one instance where any of the named stores, operating under the threat of surprise “zero tolerance” audits and record/inventory seizures, knowingly sold a firearm to a “prohibited person.” Is it their fault if Hunter Biden walks in and lies on a 4473?
Hey, going after the “law-abiding” who leave records to track has always been easier than tackling the underworld.
What? Gannett didn’t tell us about that? And, in fact, made a point of axing and erasing the one guy who would?
