Notes from the Resistance
HB 1163 – 2025-26 Enhancing requirements relating to the purchase, transfer, and possession of firearms… Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1. [More]
It’ll be signed. Then it’s on gun owners paying to have their rights infringed to come up with more money to fight it in courts for years.
Unless...
[Via Jess]
Trump is Even Touching Hollywood [More]
Why is it the only question I can think to ask is “spits or swallows”?
When Mel Gibson was asked about 2A, he hemmed and hawed and called it “prickly.” Stallone at least took an unequivocal stance, declaring ““Until America, door to door, takes every handgun, this is what you’re gonna have.”
TIS is possibly even more destructive than TDS because it rationalizes, gives a pass on betrayals, divides, and impedes. It’s our duty to call out, condemn and defy opportunistic political duplicity. Otherwise, we get more.
Admiring the emperor’s new clothes when they’re nonexistent is delusional. The only way we win is with the truth, and if that means letting Professor Harold Hill know we’re on to him and he’d better deliver on the instruments and band uniforms he sold us on, so be it.
By all means, praise and defend him when he does right. Just don’t be afraid to point out when he does wrong, especially because see-no-evil gun owners might get mad at you.
[T]he proximate-cause issue, in limbo will result in continuing legal uncertainty and ongoing attacks on the industry facilitated by courts that are allowing the most extreme theories of proximate cause in which remoteness is disregarded. [More]
The antis and their robed agents on the bench are counting on it.
Me, I’m still wondering which “State or Federal statute applicable to the sale or marketing of the product” is legitimately Constitutional.
[Via Michael G]
Missouri House approves bill allowing guns on public transit [More]
With 24 Republicans in the Senate and 10 Democrats, and a governor endorsed by Donald Trump, the only way this won’t become law is if there are betrayals…
[Via Steve T]
The Morgan case is a case where a federal judge in Kansas found that machine gun possession charges are unconstitutional in violation of the Second Amendment as it applied to this individual Mr Morgan. This Kansas Morgan decision is now being contested by the Trump administration in the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. In fact, the Trump DOJ just argued to the 10th Circuit that the decision down below should be reversed. They argue that machine guns are not in common use for lawful purposes in today’s society and that they are dangerous and unusual items and as dangerous and unusual items they can be restricted by the federal government essentially however they want. [Watch]
I hate to say I told you so.
And “pro-gun” lawyers — the ones coming up with all kinds of apologetic rationales for administration betrayals, helped set it.
Texas bill would prevent State Fair of Texas from prohibiting firearms [More]
From some people. What are these “licenses” of which they speak?
I wonder if they’ll screw it up again.
[Via bondmen]
“We’re honored to have Gretchen Whitmer from Michigan, great state of Michigan. And, she’s been — she’s really done an excellent job. And a very good person,” Trump said. [More]
As opposed to Thomas Massie, who he called “a third rate Grandstander”?
How are we supposed to take anything he says seriously and sincerely?
When Bureaucrats Rewrite Law: What the Supreme Court’s Ghost Gun Ruling Means for Gun Owners & Small Businesses~ Deep Dive [More]
This, and the podcast it reports on, merit wider gun owner congnizance.
The only thing I would add is that those “consistent governing laws” being called for are illegitimate if they infringe.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) has declared a state of emergency for Albuquerque, ordering the National Guard to help combat crime in the state’s largest city. [More]
Wasn’t an “emergency” the same pretext she used to mandate widespread citizen defenselessness?
I wonder if chalking voting for Democrats up exclusively to ignorance, prejudice, and stupidity is enough. I’m thinking there’s a mass of their constituents that are parasites and criminal breeders who see the advantages such “government” confers on their self-interests.
[Via Jess]
NAGR has come a long way since the early days of “controversy,” and is becoming a real voice for SNBIers, with whom I unapologetically identify.
[Via Jess]
The GOP needs to understand, in no uncertain terms, that embedded Democrats are unacceptable, and the Party must do a better job of reining in politicos who want to go left. [More]
Donald Trump should instruct Party shakers and movers to find an acceptable replacement and give enemy-in-the-gates Fitzpatrick the boot.
The First Circuit has DENIED Maine’s motion to stay the preliminary injunction against the state’s firearm waiting period, which means the law can’t be enforced while the appeal continues. [More]
There’s a long way to go to the Supremes, who haven’t exactly been eager to weigh in of late, especially with no final judgment or conflict between circuits…
U.S. Second Amendment: Means ALL Weapons & ZERO Infringements [More]
Congress have no power to disarm the militia. Their swords, and every other terrible implement of the soldier, are the birthright of an American…
I’ve been following Alan Chwick’s work for a long time. Have you?
His insights, including when combined with those of Paul Gallant, Sherry Gallant, and his recently deceased writing partner Joanne D. Eisen, have been invaluable learning tools for me.
UPDATE
This comment is worthy of consideration.
I know that when I pointed out something that concerned me, Alan told me “Feel free to call it out. Open dialog is always good.”
Mel Gibson Got His Gun Rights Back, but Millions of Americans With No History of Violence Are Still Waiting [More]
Particularly those Americans who didn’t back away from the issue because they found it “prickly”…
But the big question: How does NRA President and Lautenberg Amendment supporter Bob Barr feel about it?
[Via Michael G]
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Gun rights leaders and legal scholars could be identified and nominated to analyze and prioritize bills, lawsuits, regulations, opportunities, and threats, to advise on judicial and other federal nominees, and to help educate the public. The Office would provide a way for the public to express their concerns and to offer ideas and suggestions, meaning gun owners would have a conduit.
[Via Antigone]
The SHORT Act would remove short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and other firearms from the draconian NFA. Sign the petition now to support the SHORT Act and help GOA get this legislation over the finish line! [More]
The finish line is the president’s desk.
I’m sure some will balk with the requirement to provide a phone number. If the goal is to get ‘er done, it would help if we knew which reps and senators we needed to work on who wouldn’t be a complete waste of time, and who could be publicly pressured via their X.com accounts.
Maybe let ’em know the ban was the excuse the government used to justify executing Vicki and Sammy Weaver.
As announced last week, the May/June issue, with my first column,
“‘Gun Owners for Trump’ Should be More than Campaign Window Dressing,” is available now at diverse and inclusive newsstands throughout the Republic, and by scrolling down to page 73 at the above link.
I appreciate the opportunity to reach a new readership. I invite you to check it out and let them know what you think.
Establish a Second Amendment Czar… Create and Staff a First and Second Amendment Section Within the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division … Enact Massive National Firearms Act (NFA) Arms Reforms [More]
For reasons I’ve explained before, “czar” doesn’t work for me, but a liaison with the Office of Second Amendment Protection sure would.
[Via Jess]
