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.
Serve the system and this is how it treats you.
How many others have never emerged to the other side?
So, he got the charges dismissed and his record expunged (40 minute mark). Who thinks rights restoration for non-Only Ones is a New Jersey priority?
[Via Vince D]
Connecticut gun dealers forced to suffer yet another no-sales day… The State of Connecticut does not allow gun dealers to run their own NICS computer checks. It insists on running the checks for them, as well as a half-dozen other state checks… “I’m not saying that the State of Connecticut is intentionally doing it, but it’s been consistent enough lately.” [More]
Of course they’re doing it intentionally. Knowing this is a recurring problem that denies citizens their rights and costs already struggling dealers a lot of money — and not making it a priority to fix it — is just another way gun-hating Connecticut Democrats are saying “F_ you, die.”
RKBA advocates there ought to file a FOIA with SLFU (!) for all internal government correspondence/emails, minutes, instructions, records, etc.
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.
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?
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York challenging New York law that bars the sale and transfer of Glock and Glock-style handguns. [More]
It never ends, does it?
Ohio’s Unfinished Suppressor Reform Leaves a State-Law Trap for Gun Owners [More]
Fresh on the heels of killing the Freedom to Carry Act. And not correcting state and county fair citizen disarmament edicts.
And they wonder why it looks like Sherrod Brown is polling ahead of 2A squish Jon Husted and Vivek isn’t running over Amy Acton.
“Hudson Antifa” is not an anomaly. The state is in danger of going blue– I think it will. And clueless Vichycons are doing nothing to put fire in gun owner bellies.
Ohio Gun Owners names names. And while it’s easy for some to dismiss them based hostility against the Dorr brothers, resist ad hominem dismissal for a moment and see for yourself if A ratings and endorsements are deserved.
I figure that’s how long it will take to read all this and then seconds to do what it asks.
While he appreciates all the support his son’s case has drawn—there are hundreds of videos and stories chronicled on his “Freedom for Tate” website—Tate remains is prison. To date, there has been no formal move to secure his release—despite the kind words of more than a few elected officials. [More]
Look at what just happened with NFA as a result of massive numbers of gun owners making noise that could not be ignored with midterms coming up.
Advocacy media played a huge part in that.
As just a cursory look shows us:
If a million gun owners simply reposted a “tweet” (or whatever the hell you call them these days) saying “FREEDOM FOR TATE” that shared this link and copied Todd Blanche, Harmeet Dhillon and Donald Trump, I guarantee you it would get their attention.
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]
Ninth Circuit Forced to Deliver Rare Second Amendment Win Against Hawaii’s ‘Vampire Rule’ [More]
Think of it more like a crucifix and less like a stake through the heart.
The Marque and Reprisal Clause as Textual Proof of Private Heavy-Arms Ownership at the Founding [More]
Think how wrong you have to be for even Politifact to contradict you.
[Via Michael G]
We agree with the government that “keep[ing] and bear[ing[] Arms” does not encompass sending them abroad in violation of arms-trafficking laws. [More]
So, I not only won’t, I can’t.
[Via Michael G]
“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
There’s another lesson here for gun owners that’s every bit as important as not consenting to having your car searched (don’t physically resist, just make it clear you don’t consent and fight it later with an attorney who can argue probable cause): Don’t talk to the police. [More]
It’s hard to “back the blue” when their seemingly benign conversation in every compelled interaction is to get you to say something they can use against you.
Will the administration pass it?
And we’re talking time-honored American tradition here…
Well, not by everyone…
Hasan Piker’s INSANE Rant: ‘I Wipe My Bleep With the Constitution’ — yet Top Dems Campaign With Him [More]
Making it impossible for any of them to do anything but perjure themselves when they take the oath of office…
Making this all the more relevant:
[W]hen an Islamist organization looks at an American Senate primary and publicly celebrates the result, Americans are allowed to notice. We’re allowed to ask why. We’re allowed to ask what exactly they’re celebrating.
Things that make you go “Hmm…”:
[Via Geordan]