Notes from the Resistance
ATF’s newly updated registry shows 6,654,209 suppressors, more than 1.2 million short-barreled rifles, and over 8.1 million registered items across four major NFA categories. In this video, we examine how the government’s own numbers strengthen the “common use” argument under Heller, Caetano, and Bruen—and further undermine the constitutional foundation of the National Firearms Act. [Watch]
Yeah, well, don’t get too comfortable with “common use” being the cutoff for protected arms.
[Via Jess]
With all the high-fiving going on in the gun community over this announcement, keeping things in perspective is needed to temper the enthusiasm and maintain progress on advancing the right to keep and bear arms. [More]
The continuation of this program is as secure as the outcome in the upcoming elections.
And the question just struck me: How do you answer Section B.21.d. on the 4473? If the form needs to be modified, that’s another drawn-out rule change.
The need to apply consistent criteria is not only a matter of basic fairness, but of law. The release of requested records, without disclosing exempt information, will help ensure that. [More]
Think of it as a good first step, but remember what they say about a journey of a thousand miles.
Several states currently have laws that require some form of approval from the Federal government under the current National Firearms Act (NFA). These states will have to pass new legislation to make suppressor ownership legal under the laws should deregulation proceed. If things progress quickly, you may not be able to buy a suppressor in these states. [More]
How’s your state doing?
I see suicidal Ohio Republicans have their thumbs up their hindquarters.
The Texas suppressor ruling is a major win for gun owners, but legal limits, political spin, and unanswered questions mean the fight is far from over. [More]
Or as Mr. Wolfe cautioned… (NSFW!)
Federal Judge Deals Final Death Blow to ATF’s ‘Engaged in the Business’ Rule [More]
It can’t be appealed? If not by this DOJ then by one reporting to a future Democrat administration? And what about future legislation?
Just like that? You’re sure? No pre-conditions or memberships needed? FFLs are all sure of what they need to do? Got all those questions for DOJ answered?
I’d hate to think people who had nothing to do with it and don’t know what they’re talking about are spreading bad legal advice.
And when are you going to do something about oath-breaking Republican power players like Ben Albritton?
Section 930(d)(3) of title 18, U.S. Code, permits the lawful carrying of constitutionally protected firearms in post offices that are generally open to the public. [More]
So, when’s the sign going down?
We could ask…
[Via Jess]
“The Department of Justice had the opportunity to act to protect our safety, but it failed to do so,” Kris Brown, the president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, said in a statement, noting the campaign from Republican lawmakers. “Our elected officials are supposed to serve the American people, not the gun industry’s bottom line. Today, the gun industry and silencer dealers are celebrating, while Americans are left less safe.” [More]
Couldn’t find anyone to refute that unmitigated horses#!+, could you, “real reporter” Chris Cameron?
They show their cards in the first sentence, about what you’d expect from “The newsraper of record.”
Randy Weaver called. He wants his wife and son back.
Related UPDATE
Will the administration pass it?
And we’re talking time-honored American tradition here…
Well, not by everyone…
The Trump administration argued that the NFA regulations could still be justified under the Commerce Clause. [More]
And I argue back that we need a Bruen-type ruling on what history, text, and tradition say the understanding of what the Commerce Clause authorized was at the time of ratification.
We need it for every single delegated power.
[Via Michael G]
Multiple admin sources tell me the DOJ official pushing to appeal the case to the 5th Circuit is attorney Brett Shumate, who oversees the civil division at DOJ. Sources expressed shock at the extent to which Shumate seems to be controlled by anti-2A and anti-gun career bureaucrats within DOJ. [More]
Seeing as how all hands received a clear 2A directive with instructions to comply, where are the insubordination terminations?
Let’s find out.
I’d have copied Todd Blanche but his old account no longer exists and I can’t find a new one yet.
[Via Jess]
May we assume those circumstances to get the replica to DOJ HQ include “Only Ones” exemptions? The FOIA response doesn’t say. [More]
Just don’t you try getting one of these if you live in DC…
Pursuant to Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure 27 and 29(a)(8), the United States respectfully seeks permission to participate in oral argument of this appeal on five minutes of time ceded by plaintiffs-appellants. [More]
DOJ will be speaking in support of plaintiffs against the Massachusetts handgun roster. The Civil Rights Division filed an amicus brief in February.
Gun rights as civil rights… wasn’t that long ago the idea was being ignored, scoffed at, put down by more influential voices calling proponents, and I quote, “wild-eyed extremists.”
[Via Jess]
Tell Your Senator: Don’t Let The DOJ Appeal GOA’s NFA Case! [More]
Assuming they’re not gun-grabbers… otherwise it’s a waste of time that could be better spent exposing and opposing them.
I wish there were a way for gun owners who live in blue states to contact red state legislators to impress on them the importance of becoming a leader in this.
UPDATE
Tell me you’re blowing smoke up my @$$ without telling me you’re blowing smoke up my @$$:
Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Advances, Gun Owners Want Results [More]
How badly do gun owners want those results? What are they, personally, doing now (beyond leaving anonymous disgruntled comments under articles and on social media)? How many silently move on without so much as a “Not I”… or a shared link?
Looking at the work Stamboulieh has done on gun owners’ behalf over the years, those who know him have full confidence that he is not switching sides but will now be positioned to be even more effective at advancing justice. [More]
View this as a positive development. Even though I’m losing my lawyer, I do.
That’s also in keeping with text and tradition:
“He that suffers his life to be taken from him by one who has no authority for that purpose, when he might preserve it by defense, incurs the Guilt of self murder since God has enjoined him to seek the continuance of his life, and Nature itself teaches every creature to defend [it]self.” (1747 Philadelphia sermon)
The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Division on Tuesday asked a federal court to grant an injunction blocking California’s ban on Glock pistols. [More]
Imagine that– DOJ enforcing the Second Amendment.
It seems like only yesterday I had to write a letter to NRA-ILA telling them to call off their rep who was discouraging gun owners from supporting the effort by dismissing us as, quote, “wild-eyed extremists.”
[Via Jess]