Notes from the Resistance
So, say the Democrats do well in the midterms and go on to retake the White House. What will that mean for all the progress made on advancing the Second Amendment over the past few years? [More]
What will it take to undo all the progress that’s been made on the Second Amendment in recent years? Stay home on November 3 and find out.
North Carolina state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom has been named as the new GOP nominee for the state’s 11th Congressional District in the wake of incumbent Rep. Chuck Edwards’ announcement last week that he was nixing his re-election bid. [More]
I wanted to see how she was on guns and came across this piece of “real reporting”:
[State Rep. Tracy] Clark was thrilled when she saw the title of Republican Rep. Jennifer Balkcom’s bill: The Gun Violence Prevention Act. She was less enthused when she read it. The bill enhances sentences for possessing, brandishing or discharging a firearm while attempting or committing a felony. Several other bills under consideration this session also increase punishments for crimes involving guns… Research shows sentence enhancements don’t work to deter gun violence, said [Sam] Levy, the Everytown for Gun Safety policy expert. But talking about the need to be “tougher on criminals” and “lock them up” are common refrains from people who “don’t want to have real conversations” about the issue, he said.
So, according to gungrabber “experts,” malum prohibitum trumps malum in se, and locking up criminals doesn’t stop them from victimizing the public.
What mental contortions must you need to twist your brain into to swallow this crap?
Multiple admin sources tell me the DOJ official pushing to appeal the case to the 5th Circuit is attorney Brett Shumate, who oversees the civil division at DOJ. Sources expressed shock at the extent to which Shumate seems to be controlled by anti-2A and anti-gun career bureaucrats within DOJ. [More]
Seeing as how all hands received a clear 2A directive with instructions to comply, where are the insubordination terminations?
Let’s find out.
I’d have copied Todd Blanche but his old account no longer exists and I can’t find a new one yet.
[Via Jess]
TELL THE WHITE HOUSE: DON’T LET DOJ APPEAL OUR WIN! [More]
I was gonna say it took me less than five minutes to read the appeal, complete the petition, and post this announcement, but I can’t get the damn “Contact the White House Here!” link to work.
If you have better success, educate me in “Comments.”
Pursuant to Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure 27 and 29(a)(8), the United States respectfully seeks permission to participate in oral argument of this appeal on five minutes of time ceded by plaintiffs-appellants. [More]
DOJ will be speaking in support of plaintiffs against the Massachusetts handgun roster. The Civil Rights Division filed an amicus brief in February.
Gun rights as civil rights… wasn’t that long ago the idea was being ignored, scoffed at, put down by more influential voices calling proponents, and I quote, “wild-eyed extremists.”
[Via Jess]
Tell Your Senator: Don’t Let The DOJ Appeal GOA’s NFA Case! [More]
Assuming they’re not gun-grabbers… otherwise it’s a waste of time that could be better spent exposing and opposing them.
I wish there were a way for gun owners who live in blue states to contact red state legislators to impress on them the importance of becoming a leader in this.
UPDATE
Tell me you’re blowing smoke up my @$$ without telling me you’re blowing smoke up my @$$:
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed a reply brief in a case challenging the unconstitutional search of an 18-year-old high school senior’s vehicle that was based solely on the knowledge that he is a legal gun owner. [More]
Those in charge of enforcing anti-bullying rules are always the biggest bullies.
A federal judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, Springfield Division, ruled without trial that foster homes and in-home daycare centers are sensitive areas and that guns can be regulated in these private residences. [More]
With “Only Ones” exempted , of course, because they’re demonstrably more trustworthy than you and me, no?
One of the arguments pre-born drawing and quartering trolls routinely pull on pro-life advocates is to chastise them for not stepping up and adopting, as if it’s their responsibility to make a lifetime commitment over the irresponsible choices of others, and as if that’s a better solution than holding people accountable for their own poor decisions. But in cases where some might be willing to step up, this just slams another barrier in their faces to discourage it, and also perpetuates the lie that is citizen disarmament, making both responsible adopters and dependent adoptees demonstrably less safe.
Figure, robed cud-chewer Sue Myerscough was unanimously confirmed.
This ban could not come at a worse time for Montgomery County’s Jewish community. Just a short time after the firebombing in Boulder, the arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence, and—close to home— the shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum, Montgomery County seeks to deprive Jews of their ability to defend themselves at their most Jewish moment: praying in synagogues. Jewish law requires Jews to defend themselves when necessary. Montgomery County would rather declare open season. [More]
It’s not unfair to wonder how many vote for Democrats, effectively declaring open season on themselves.
As an aside, this seems just what JPFO should be leading the charge on, instead of headlining reposted general 2A essays that have little to no tie in to the unique reason Aaron Zelman put his life into the effort.
[Via Antigone]
Ohio House Republicans Kill the Freedom to Carry Act – Remember Their Names! [More]
Montezuma County Sheriff Declines to Enforce Colorado Gun Law Citing Constitution and Costs [More]
Anybody know if precedent on unfunded mandates applies from states to counties to save him from the wrath of Weiser?
[Via Michael G]
60 years later, the UT Tower shooting stands as one of Texas’ darkest days [More]
Nothing about the “students with deer rifles … firing like crazy back at the Tower” that helped keep Whitman pinned down?
[Via bondmen]
Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Advances, Gun Owners Want Results [More]
How badly do gun owners want those results? What are they, personally, doing now (beyond leaving anonymous disgruntled comments under articles and on social media)? How many silently move on without so much as a “Not I”… or a shared link?
Man arrested at Trump golf course ahead of president’s visit allegedly had weapons cache [More]
The second degree robbery charge looks like the only malum in se violation they’ll be judging Jeanine on. All the possession charges could be used against you or me, something some of us have warned about for a long time. Well, against you, anyway, since we’ve long established I don’t own any guns…
Therefore, any photos of silencer parts that someone submits to ATF can be legally seen as pictures of silencers—for which the applicant does not yet have authorization to possess. [More]
That’s why I use Chore Boy–the most trusted name in unregistered NFA firearms!
Looking at the work Stamboulieh has done on gun owners’ behalf over the years, those who know him have full confidence that he is not switching sides but will now be positioned to be even more effective at advancing justice. [More]
View this as a positive development. Even though I’m losing my lawyer, I do.
A group led by Black community leaders is rallying in opposition to Mayor Katie Wilson’s decision to dismiss Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes, according to Community Passageways. [Watch]
Yeah! Keep the guy who says the Second Amendment was written in a different time!
Dolts.
[Via bondmen]