Notes from the Resistance
If only the Founders had conceived of a way that Americans could band together in times of existential threat and to provide for what was “necessary to the security of a free state…” [More]
Who thinks disarming before the collapse “top men” are preparing for is a good idea?
This morning, AzCDL’s case against Pima County for its violation of Arizona’s firearm preemption law (A.R.S. § 13-3108) ended in victory for your rights! Judge Greg Sakall of the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County rejected the county’s motion to dismiss the case and granted our request for summary judgment. Judge Sakall ruled from the bench in our favor on all claims! [More]
Great. Now, what personal disincentives did he apply to keep Arizona grabtards from trying again?
[Via Henry Bowman]
Top officials, in all branches of government, the police, and the military, are in the pockets of the cartels. [More]
Don’t think of them as partners. Think of them as conjoined twins.
The Anti-ATF Commandeering Act has the intended purpose in its title to “prohibit the provision of material aid and support for enforcement of federal firearms laws.” House Bill 1481 bases its justification on the finding that “the United States Supreme Court has long held that states do not have to participate in the enforcement or effectuation of federal acts or regulatory programs.” [More]
So, what about states that refuse to help ICE deport illegals? Isn’t it the same thing?
The Arkansas bill supports “the supreme Law of the Land.” So-called “sanctuary” laws undermine it.
[Via Jess]
Texas Attorney General Sides Against State Agency in Free Speech Fight [More]
You could do it for 2A — if you wanted to.
[Via Sweet Babboo]
Chilling surveillance footage showed one of the club’s security guards – who appeared to be wearing body armor – calmly raising his weapon as he steps in front of cowering clubgoers diving to the ground below. [More]
“Commonsense gun safety advocates” would rather he and the sheep he protected had been slaughtered.
[Via bondmen]
Mother With Baby on Hip Gets in Shootout With Alleged Intruders [More]
Reasons why Moms Demand Action bleaters would rather she had been unarmed and killed:
Oh well, maybe someone can salvage something out of this and make a case for child endangerment…
[Via Lane]
Like something out of the Gremlins movies, Senate Bill 25-003 was amended well past midnight to transform from a near all-encompassing semi-automatic ban into a permit-to-purchase scheme reminiscent of Illinois’ FOID cards. [More]
From a Rocky Mountain Gun Owners email:
Without any public testimony or stakeholders, radical anti-gun Senators changed SB-003 from an “Assault Weapons” Ban to the implementation of an Illinois-style Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) card! … Under this rebirthed version of SB-003, the weapons previously banned under this measure could only be purchased if gun purchasers, like you or I, voluntarily enter themselves into a statewide gun owner registry (fingerprints and all) maintained by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation!! … And worst of all the only way to obtain this permission slip is to pay out of pocket and spend hours at an anti-gun propaganda course from the government!
You know, just like the Founders intended.
And, of course, you’ll not need ammo for those guns we won’t let you have…
Colorado Democrats intend to bring you to heel.
[Via cydl]
Related UPDATE
EXPOSED: Outside the floor debate of SB25-003, bill sponsor Sen Tom Sullivan, harassed an individual from a Colorado gun rights organization who had left a box of petitions in his office from Sullivan’s own constituents, and he repeatedly called the petitions “trash”. [More]
It’s not just petitions Democrats call “garbage.”
[Via Jess]
Given the Democrat’s policies it’s hard to believe they have the slightest interest in protecting children from abuse, but what is most concerning is what this bill might become. It could easily transform into a vehicle for amendments that will serve no purpose except promoting Evan’s dream of ending civilian firearms ownership.
That committee has exactly no reliable pro gun Republicans on it. [More]
“Are you an involved Oregon gun owner?
“Who will help me bake the bread?” asked the Little Red Hen.
As we near the half-way point of the 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session, here is a recap of last week and what to expect this week. [More]
Unfortunately, it’s a year-round job for gun owners to protect their rights. If you’re a New Mexico gun owner, check the link to see what to expect in the coming weeks, and then click here to join the defense.
How a replica STEN gun led to a sailor’s 20-year prison sentence [More]
That’s a follow-up to this.
Going to ridiculous lengths to force a violation is an old dirty trick.
Tell us more about this Bodell character.
[Via CP]
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) has introduced the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act Jurisdiction Act, which protects law-abiding American firearm manufacturers and sellers by creating an independent basis for removing frivolous lawsuits against them to federal court, especially those predicated on illegal use of their products by unrelated third parties. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the House version of the bill. [More]
That’s because “because the PLCAA does not contain an independent basis for removal to federal court, state courts must look to the federal question jurisdiction statute (28 U.S.C. 1331) triggering the ‘well-pled complaint rule.’”
Clear?
Clearer than “shall not be f—–g infringed”?
I can’t find a prognosis yet, so let’s just assume “Not bloody likely.”
[Via Jess]
The entire Department of Justice is starting to file documents in courts basically saying, “Hey we want to put these fights involving the ATF on hold because we’re likely going to be reconsidering them and changing position in favor of the right to keep and be arms.” [Watch]
The federal government asked the Eleventh Circuit to postpone oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging the ATF pistol brace rule, saying that it needs time to review it pursuant to Trump’s Second Amendment executive order…
We’ll see…
[Via Jess]
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I especially like the way they credit “then-Governor Rick Scott and a Republican dominated legislature” to get the ball rolling for the rest of the country.
[Via Jess]
Armed Women of America Partners with NSSF’s First Shots Program [More]
It appears both are deliberately apolitical, so applaud getting women interested and finding they have a stake in gun laws, but don’t mistake being a gun owner with being an ally. Because this partnership is about guns, and it’s not about guns, it’s about freedom.
Yes, you need to get them to dip their toes in the pool, then wade, then learn to navigate deeper waters. But someone needs to tell them at some point voting for gun prohibitionists is unacceptable and reject those who do.
[Via Andy M]
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has vacated a three-year prison sentence for a man convicted of possessing a firearm while using marijuana, determining that the government’s ban on gun ownership for drug users cannot be applied indiscriminately. [More]
What you do with the gun is all that should matter.
And when are gun owners going to learn to stop talking to police?
Although the sponsors have attempted to sell this legislation as a bill that would “close a loophole in Colorado’s magazine capacity limit laws“, it took all of 90 seconds for gun owners and activists to realize this had nothing to do with magazines at all, but was instead a sweeping gun ban cloaked in lies, and once the complex and technical language was broken down, it became apparent how severe it was: worse than anything we have ever seen before. [More]
And when they get that, they’ll go after something else, because of course they’re talking about taking your guns.
[Via cydl]
Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) reintroduced the No User Fees for Gun Owners Act. This legislation would prohibit any state or local government from requiring insurance, taxes, user fees, or similar burdensome charges as a condition for the continued ownership of firearms, pistols, or revolvers. [More]
I wouldn’t hold my breath.
And not to p!$$ off any Fudds, but what the hell is Pittman-Robertson, anyway? Or is that a “good” infringement, and not to be questioned by mere Second Amendment absolutists?
[Via Jess]
Pass Constitutional Carry Now in North Carolina [More]
You’re not gonna let some Yankee from Ohio care more about it than you do, are you?
Funny thing about Google, and I don’t mean “ha ha” funny: Search for “Grassroots North Carolina” and good luck finding the gun group’s website. I noticed a similar phenomenon the other day when I put in the title of a recent AmmoLand article.
By suppressing our work, they suppress our political action.
Their sucking up to Trump has to do more than just stoke the guy’s ego. A “Second Amendment President” would be calling them out on algorithms that discriminate against one of his core constituencies.
But back to the resason for this post: Sign GRNC’s petition.
“This is an important ruling in a case that has been up and down the Illinois judicial ladder a couple of times already,” noted SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “We expect the state to appeal again, which could put the case right back before the Illinois Supreme Court for the third time, and we are confident we will win. It’s hard to see how the Illinois Supreme Court avoids the constitutional issue, as they have done on the previous two visits.” [More]
They’ll pull something out of their … robes.
Trump’s Second Amendment order is a good first step. It’s up to us to keep him on the path and walking in the right direction. [More]
There are things he can’t do and things he can. Let’s make sure the changes are meaningful.
New Jersey Concealed Carry Permit Study Corroborates Approval Discrimination [More]
It’s not about guns it’s about freedom.
Trump Issues Executive Order: Protecting Second Amendment Rights – Where are we now? Possible Answer: Hurry up and wait. It’ll be better than nothing. Now, say thank you. [More]
Darwin Nercesian gives a critical analysis.
Lawmakers moved ahead with a bill to restrict migrants seeking political asylum or on temporary protected status from possessing firearms, a proposal its Republican sponsor said will help crack down on gang activity. [More]
This is another red herring.
Hairs are being split. Technically, they’re refugees. They should apply once they’ve “escaped,” not have carte blanche to traverse several countries so they can help themselves to the best thing on the menu.
Then this wouldn’t be an issue.
[Via Jess]
