Notes from the Resistance
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“…
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.
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]
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]
California Votes Yes To Pass “Glock Ban” [Watch]
But don’t worry. There’ll be plenty of exceptions.
So, don’t expect Glock to pull a Barrett.
[Via Jess]
Armed self-defense is “moronic.” Voting against it is “common sense.” [More]
With “Republicans” like this, who needs Democrats?
Summarized, “universal” background checks only apply to a fraction of a fraction of all gun acquisitions. As such, you cannot expect them to do much. But we didn’t expect to see gun homicides go up. [More]
But they work great for identifying some “gun criminals.”
Bans Civilian Armories: They’ll define “armories” and slap a hard limit on how many firearms you can own, potentially forcing you to SURRENDER any guns over their arbitrary cap! Mandatory Gun Registration: Every single firearm you own will need to be registered with the state – a tyrant’s dream to track and control you! Purchase Limits: Caps how many guns you can buy per month, restricting your Constitutional right to arm yourself as you see fit! [More]
Just like the Founders intended!
And, of course, once they pass those they’ll be on to something else, because it will never be enough.
[Via cydl]
Gov. Polis signs pair of gun safety bills into law, creating restrictions on ammo purchases, gun shows… [More]
Right, it’s about “safety”…
[Via Jess]
They didn’t want you to know that owning guns and advocating for the Second Amendment officially made you a terror suspect while they conducted a propaganda campaign to convince low-information voters that’s exactly what you are. The intent here is to impose citizen disarmament edicts on the entire Republic similar to what we find in Democrat states that have given up on the Second Amendment, and as we see in those states, what they’ve enacted is never enough. [More]
They’ve called us Nazis, fascists, racists, and “the greatest threat,” all with intent to disarm us. Why not add “terrorist” to the list?
Will Trump fire rogue U.S. attorneys, or is this what he expects of them regarding the 2nd Amendment? [More]
So, what gives with Podolsky’s very public filing, siding with notorious New York Democrat gun prohibitionists? And will AG Bondi and her new appointees now rein him in and slap him down? [More]
We’ve seen enough disconnects to make it fair to wonder if Bondi is being undermined or if she’s just talking out of both sides of her mouth.
UPDATE
I’ve submitted an update to this piece because, per GOA, DOJ reversed itself and is withdrawing from the case. If they’da listened to me from the start and included gun owner reps in their Task Force, they’d eliminate much of the uproar and embarrassing need to backtrack.
In a case that could potentially have far-reaching implications for similar lawsuits across the nation, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied Minnesota’s Petition for Writ of Certiorari in Jacobson v. Worth, the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) challenge to the 18-20-year-old carry ban in the state…The high court’s refusal to hear the case means the Eighth Circuit’s ruling stands as a final judgment, confirming SAF’s win. [More]
Now, how do we change “could” to “will”?
H.Res. 339: Supporting the Second Amendment’s guarantee that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed, and commending President Trump and his administration as they work to protect Second Amendment freedoms by reviewing and eliminating any of the Biden administration’s infringements on American’s constitutional freedoms. [More]
All you need to know:
Prognosis 0% chance of being agreed to
Of course, he knew that before introducing it.
[Via Jess]
Chairman Paul Seeks Information from ATF on Secret Firearm Surveillance Program [More]
So, is this where the Task Force sends in the cavalry or circles the wagons?
[Via Antigone]
“You, your occupants or guests, or the guests of any occupants, may not engage in the following activities … discharging a firearm in the apartment community… Any violation of this paragraph shall be a material breach of this Lease and will entitle us to exercise all rights and remedies under the lease and law.” [More]
[Via Jess]
Tangentially-Related UPDATE
And in the Not All Landlords are Bad, category, remember this young fool?
[Via William C]
The entire State of Missouri can rest much easier now. The ATF has made the Show-Me State a much safer place. Two rule breakers from small Missouri towns were indicted by a federal grand jury last week. Their crimes? They’re accused of selling guns without a federal license. Their ages? One was 75 and the other was 81 years old. [More]
As long as infringements are enforced, it’s no country for citizens of any age.
So much for the “Second Amendment Task Force“…
[Via Jess]