And even discussions about reopening the machine gun amnesty for old NFA firearms [More]
Sorry, not sorry, but I find the entire presumption behind this revolting.
Category: Second Amendment
About ‘Our Beautiful Second Amendment’…
Trump administration says machine guns aren’t protected by Second Amendment [More]
Juxtapose that against this.
Either Jennifer Case didn’t get the memo or we have another inevitable embarassment that comes from leaving gun owners out of the “Task Force.”
Then again, if the position is not retracted, there’s a third possibility:
Spanberger’s Attacks on 2nd Amendment Should Galvanize Gun Owners to Unite Against Her
If elected governor, Spanberger threatens to enact every infringement that comes across her desk, whereas Earle-Sears will serve as a veto bulwark against Democrat excesses. [More]
Virginia gun owners have a clear choice. Less clear is how much they’re willing to do about it.
Now We See if He’s a Patriot
Mel Gibson’s right to own a gun restored by Justice Department [More]
I submitted an AmmoLand article on this a few minutes ago, along with my FOIA request to determine what criteria they used.
TheTask at Hand
We recognize the success of this Task Force will be vital. To that end, we promise to use our own resources to support the Task Force and collaborate with this administration in whatever way possible. We will stand beside you in Second Amendment litigation. We will provide administrative expertise as you decide how best to reform federal regulations in this area. [More]
That’s great, but aren’t some key people not being included?
Trump to NRA
As much as I criticize the guy and believe he specializes in self-aggrandizement over sincerity, I can’t argue that he has initiated unprecedented actions and more are on the way. All those actions will ultimately prove temporary and reversible if the Republicans can’t get their act together, and part of that problem is on us as gun owners, and how involved we’re willing to get pressing them to do the right thing.
And I gotta ask: Bob Barr?
The Status Quo
“Effective immediately, Special Agents in Charge (SACs) approval and Deputy Assistant Director (DAD) concurrence is now mandatory for all NICS alerts. NICS alerts may only be utilized in cases involving suspected violations of federal firearm statutes…” [More]
You know, the ones the F0unders would have approved of.
Two Extreme Gun Prohibitionists Highlight Their Own Absurd Hypocrisy with April 19 Posts
It might seem hard to outdo Hogg’s ridiculous cognitive dissonance, but one lawmaker has given him a run for his money, and an ostensible “Republican” one at that. [More]
We know which side they would have chosen.
Michigan Says ‘Hold Our Beer’ on Red Flag Due Process Concerns
But it’s also that part of the law that worries Second Amendment advocates who have long voiced opposition to the law on several fronts, including the statute’s effect on gun owners who are not the subject of the actual order — such as the parents of a 6-year-old named in an extreme risk protection order. [More]
By hook or by crook…
[Via Jess]
What’s To Decide?
The matter began when Philpotts, while facing rape charges, was convicted of a weapons charge in 2018. The charge, possessing weapons under disability, often means a person convicted of a violent crime cannot have a firearm. In Philpotts’ case, he was merely accused of a violent crime. The rape charges against him were later dropped, but his firearm conviction remained. [More]
That would appear to be a no-brainer. Unfortunately, we’re dealing with no gunsers.
[Via JG]
We’re the Only Ones Taxing Enough
Sorry, Neighbors, They Wanted My Guns That Badly
Genocide-minded maniacs never seem to flesh that out.
The vacuous smirker’s somehow got a million followers, but from the ratioing this latest bit of idiocy received, I suspect they’re mostly people hes trolling. As for the post he started with, imagining mass gun confiscation, as noted before, the truth is they wouldn’t dare. Which means the Second Amendment is working (right you are, Nicholas).
There’s one other thing he’s forgetting, besides the obvious (NSFW): Bill Clinton’s Rules of Engagement. If we can’t turn to the Constitution for protection, what makes cheerleaders for tyranny think they can?
But I Have Promises to Keep, and Miles to Go Before I Sleep
“I will get rid of gun-free zones on schools, and — you have to — and on military bases,” Trump said, to scattered cheers during a campaign rally on Thursday night. “My first day, it gets signed, okay? My first day. There’s no more gun-free zones.” [More]
Don’t get too excited. He said that nine years ago.
[Via Henry]
In Common Use
So, although I agree unequivocally with you that this is going to be and is being twisted to hurt us, so is every aspect of everything (SCOTUS Bruen footnote on permitting schemes, anyone?, and endless other dicta). I don’t see the point of eliminating this very good test because they will twist it like everything else they twist. My main reason for writing this is to hopefully get a reply back on your thoughts on what I am saying. [More]
See, I never said eliminate the test. I even agreed with showing how it can be a very effective tactic to use for now.
What I’m saying is don’t get so wrapped up in the “common use” argument that it restricts the introduction of other truths, and there are better arguments for challenging the restrictions on the full autos we’re entitled to that our legal “leaders” have not been inclined to use.
That and future devel0pments in weapons technology can be withheld from us because they’re not in common use.
Change the concept to “in common use by police and soldiers” and I’ll stop screaming at passing cars about it.
Speaking of Using Full Might…
Adamiak is about to start the third year of his 20-year federal prison sentence because the ATF reworked his legal inert RPGs until they were capable of firing a single 7.62x39mm round. [More]
Hey, go with what works, right?
You can learn more about that and how they exploited a malfunction to put another vet away in a recent Firearms News piece.
What did Pam Bondi say?
‘”It is the policy of this Department of Justice to use its full might to protect the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.”
About That ‘ Unvarnished Pro-Second Amendment Record…
A law recently signed by Republican Governor Kay Ivey makes it a felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, to possess parts intended to convert pistols into machine guns. [More]
That’s quite the “unwavering support“…
Passive Resistance?
Whereas You Took an Oath…
CCRKBA ONLINE PETITION TO BONDI CALLS FOR 2A TASK FORCE ACTION [More]
I wish it would have said something about including gun owner advisors to help prevent more stupid disconnects, but I signed it.
And Now, a Brief Commercial Message…
Washington Gun Law President, William Kirk, discusses a very innovative argument in the matter of Williams v. United States, yet another challenge to 18 USC Sec. 922(g)(1) the ban on felons possessing firearms. Today, we take a look at a crafty argument based upon the Commerce Clause and how, if accepted, could undo dozens of Federal gun laws. [Watch]
Good. That said, a review of text, history, and tradition of the Commerce Clause at the time of ratification would not have supported the expansion and usurpation of unintended powers to allow the feds to get their hooks into citizen disaramament, treasonous subsequent stare decisis saying they could notwithstanding.
And raising Tenth Amendment arguments isn’t exactly “new”:
Also, it’s helpful to keep in mind that the MFFA and its clones are really a states’ rights exercise, a challenge to federal commerce clause power on Tenth Amendment and other grounds. It is more about federal power than firearms.
[Via Jess]
A Taxing Proposition
The Power to Tax, The Second Amendment, and the Search for Which “‘Gangster’ Weapons” to Tax Which “‘Gangster’ Weapons” to Tax [More]
Stephen P. Halbrook has a new scholarly offering in the Wyoming Law Review.
Based on the man’s past contributions, I recommend you find the time to throughly read it. I know I will.
[Via JG]
