Notes from the Resistance
Franklin County judge, a Democrat, shoots down Columbus gun ordinances [More]
I’m not so much sure we could call him a “good” Democrat as one who could not figure out a way to override clear state preemption law without bringing a s#!+storm down on himself.
After carefully reviewing the entire record in this matter, the parties’ submissions and the applicable law, and for the reasons set forth above, the Court hereby ORDERS that Plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment (Dkt. No. 39) is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART as follows: GRANTED as to Plaintiffs’ Second Amendment claims regarding the constitutionality of N.Y. Penal Law § 400.00(3)(a) as applied to Plaintiffs Harris and Votruba; 50 Case 1:24-cv-00174-MAD-TWD Document 54 Filed 08/20/25 Page 51 of 51 DENIED as to Plaintiffs’ Full Faith and Credit claim; and DENIED as to Plaintiffs’ Privileges and Immunities claim; and the Court further ORDERS that N.Y. Penal Law § 400.00(3)(a) has been unconstitutionally applied to Plaintiffs Harris and Votruba; and the Court further ORDERS that Defendants must permit residents of other states to apply for permits to carry firearms in New York; and the Court further ORDERS that Defendants and all other officers, agents, servants, employees, and persons under the authority of the State shall not refuse to accept applications from otherwise eligible persons who are not residents or employees of the State of New York; and the Court further ORDERS that Defendant James’ cross-motion for summary judgment (Dkt. No. 42) is GRANTED as to standing and otherwise DENIED as moot; and the Court further ORDERS that Plaintiffs’ claims, to the extent they seek relief from Defendant James, are DISMISSED for lack of standing; and the Court further ORDERS that Plaintiff Higbie’s as-applied Second Amendment claim is DISMISSED as moot; and the Court further ORDERS that the Clerk of the Court shall enter judgment in accordance with this Memorandum-Decision and Order and close the case; and the Court further ORDERS that the Clerk of the Court shall serve a copy of this Memorandum-Decision and Order on the parties in accordance with the Local Rules. IT IS SO ORDERED. [More]
GOA wins one.
Note Mr. Stamboulieh was instrumental.
Now we wait and see if it’s appealed. I’m told they have 30 days from the order.
Florida Urges SCOTUS to Grant Cert in NRA’s Challenge to its Young Adult Purchase Ban and to Rule its Own Law Unconstitutional [More]
If they’d get their own idiot Republican leadership in line…
[Via Jess]
These offensive “justifications” being argued by Florida Republicans sound like the kind of polemics to be expected from rabid Moms Demand Action zealots and ranting Democrat demagogues. That they would be made in an administration where Gov. Ron DeSantis is widely touted as being “pro-gun” and where Florida State Attorney General James Uthmeier recently refused to defend the under-21 long gun ban enacted after the Parkland shootings, goes beyond cognitive dissonance. [More]
With Republicans like these, who needs Democrats?
We agree with the District Court that the Plaintiffs’ individual-capacity claims are barred by absolute judicial immunity. We further conclude that Article III’s case-or-controversy requirement bars official-capacity claims under § 1983 against state court judges who rule on firearms license applications under New York state law. Affirmed. [More]
[Via Jess]
My objective is to remind the UK that the Battle of Yorktown had political consequences, as they seem to have forgotten. [More]
The Office of Communication has threatened to fine 4chan, a U.S. company, for tyrannical censorship laws violations.
Sounds like a Streisand effect opportunity to me…
[Via Michael G]
The Daily Beast on Wednesday published a story appearing to criticize Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ approval of executions for five veterans found guilty of rape and murder. [More]
Those behind it know damn well if you exempt them, equal protection would mean you need to exempt everyone, which is the real goal here.
[Via Michael G]
Southwest Washington gun shop seeks US Supreme Court review of magazine ban [More]
It’d go a lot further if the DOJ were serious about this and offered its support.
[Via Jess]
Given what Paxton calls O’Rourke’s “vulgar disdain for the rule of law and immense personal wealth,” the attorney general says imprisonment is “absolutely necessary to persuade him to obey the lawful restraining order.” [More]
So… what will Megan Fahey do?
And is any gun owner still a fan of these idiots?
[Via Sweet Babboo]
The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that it is legal to possess unserialized firearms so long as they are not required to be serialized by federal law. This is a welcome and uncharacteristic reverence for the Second Amendment, considering the justices are all Democratic appointees. [More]
Not the reason I’d have given, but it’ll work — for now.
[Via Jess]
The NFA’s Regulation of Suppressors and Short-Barreled Rifles Violates the Second Amendment [More]
The sick joke is everybody knows that.
Once more I see arguments are long on “common use” and short on “militia,” but I guess we need a point of entry to get this into the interminable appeals cycle and hold it there long enough for Republicans to blow it and communist Democrats to regain power…
Perhaps the strategy is for B0ndi to take a dive…?
New Jersey laws banning gun silencers and short-barreled rifles are unconstitutional, according to two separate federal lawsuits brought against the state by New Jersey residents, the National Rifle Association, and the Firearms Policy Coalition. [More]
So, what judicial contortions will the Democrat judges have to go through to pretend that they’re not? Then appeal, then go to SCOTUS, then have them either not hear it or have whatever they say ignored by the lower courts, and years and dollars later we’re still being solicited to fund more complaints…
And then see whether or not Republicans manage to blow the midterms…
I’d say “Sorry I sound so negative,” but I’m not– I’m merely observing how things have worked so far.
[Via Jess]
NOW: Circuit Split On 18-20 Year Old Bans… Judge ROASTS Everytown For Hints Of Racism, Sexism, etc [Watch]
And a circuit split is one of the conditions for SCOTUS to grant cert….
I respect that Braden Langley is one of the few who give links to substantiate and credit where they get their information from. That’s a litmus test for me. Too many “guntubers” don’t, which is another reason I rarely link to them, and avoid some altogether who just exploit the work of others.
[Via Jess]
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]
SCOTUS Fails Americans Again, Kicking Gun Rights Further Down the Road [More]
Nothing like emboldening gun-grabbers and eroding respect for law…
And speaking of Firearms News articles, the June 2025 issue (pictured above) with three of my articles (“Supreme Court Avoids New York Second Amendment Infringements” (p. 10), “A Tale of Two Revolutions” (p.12), and “ATF and DOJ Continue Abuses While Being Bipolar on Guns” (p. 14), is now on display at diverse and inclusive newsstands throughout the Republic. (Or you could save money over single issue prices and subscribe.)
Mexican President Says No Backing Down from Suing U.S. Gun Industry [More]
What, we expect them to heed our laws and Supreme Court rulings?
Did someone say “Tax remittances“…?
Sometimes, the only way to deal with a yapping Chihuahua is to make sure it understands who the Alpha is.
[Via bondmen]
Blue States Sue ATF and National Association for Gun Rights – 16 Anti-gun Attorneys General seek to block agreement to return Illegally seized triggers [More]
It will be interesting to see if competitor rice bowl groups put their historic hostility to NAGR to the side and support them in this.
Get yours while supplies last!
[Via Jess]
