Category: Second Amendment

Desperate Measures

We sure live in interesting times.

[Via WiscoDave]

Holiday Road

Gov. DeSantis announces ‘Second Amendment Summer’ gun tax holiday as part of budget proposal – The budget proposal states that from Memorial Day to July 4, guns and ammo will be tax free [More]

That’s one way to mitigate the “Trump slump.”

Cathy Swerdlow was delighted to play Grinch. She’s hoping this time to get more than 37 views.

[Via Jess]

A Reminder to Our Subjects on Who’s Still in Charge

—– Forwarded Message —–
From: [email protected] [email protected]
Sent: Monday, February 3, 2025 at 02:34:40 PM EST
Subject: ATF FFL ALERT – ATLANTA FD

This is an important message from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. All FFLs should be aware that Machinegun Conversion Devices (MCDs) is a part, or a combination of parts, designed to modify a semi-automatic firearm so it is capable of firing automatically more than one shot by a single function of the trigger. These devices, often called switches, chips, auto sears are considered machineguns under the law. The possession, manufacture, and/or sale of machine gun conversion devices without proper licensing is a federal offense.

Please see the attach flyer which illustrates different Machinegun Conversion Devices (MCDs). These devices are defined as machineguns under the National Firearms Act, even when not installed.

See, right after “shall not be infringed” imagine it saying “except for…”

I’m told “This is NOT about Forced Reset Trigger (FRT); Which are legal.”

For now.

Still no action from President Trump…

[Via Len Savage]

New Mexico Legislative Update

On Thursday, 1/30, the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee passed HB38 on a party-line vote. The bill would make it a felony to own a “weapon conversion device”… On Wednesday 2/5, HB12, the expansion of New Mexico’s “red-flag” gun confiscation law will be heard in the House Judiciary Committee… Additionally, two bills we support are being heard this week as well… permitless carry state [and] a tax credit for purchasing a qualifying gun safe. [More]

Get informed and involved and stay that way.

An Age-Old Question

FPC WIN: Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Federal Age-Based Handgun Ban [More]

No, of course that’s not the final word.

What will Trump’s DOJ and ATF do now?

Related UPDATE

Everytown for Gun Safety Throws Tantrum After 5th Circuit Finds Handgun Ban for 18-20 Year-Olds ‘Unconstitutional’ [More]

If you take a look at the college vote, they may have a point.

[Via bondmen]

More Like a Slap Fight

Padilla and Kash Patel clash on gun ownership in America [Watch]

Did you see a clash?

I saw equivocation over easily answered questions.

No, prior restraints are not consitututional. It says “shall not be infringed.” Yes, every terrible implement of the soldier is the birthright of an American.

But if he answered plainly, he’d never get confirmed?

If so, it’s because Republicans have consistently over the years avoided using their bully pulpits to articulate the reasons for the Second Amendment, so to most people they come across as something that intuitively goes against everything they’ve been “told.”

As long as that’s the case– as long as 2A advocacy is marginalized and relegated to a niche segment outside of the mainstream– treasonous Democrats like Padilla will be able to manipulate with words like “extreme”.

That’s why I’m not letting up on Trump’s unfulfilled campaign rhetoric and what he could do to start turning things around. That’s why I’ll keep calling it out each day that goes by where he ignores us.

[Via Herschel]

Tangentially-Related UPDATE

He can be clear when he wants to be. [More]

[Via Michael G]

Menendez ‘Hoist with His Own Petard’ on Gun Control

What that also means is that Menendez, a huge proponent of disarming law-abiding Americans, is designated a “prohibited person,” forbidden by federal (and New Jersey) law from owning a gun. [More]

A universal truth is that those who demand to control us can’t — or won’t –control themselves.

Calling in a Marker

President Trump promised gun-owning voters that Biden’s unconstitutional anti-gun disasters would “get ripped up and torn out” during the first week of his Administration. We just officially passed that milestone in the Trump-Vance Administration – and Biden’s anti-gun policies are still in effect. [More]

With so many “gunfluencers” gushing over and kissing up to the guy with unearned credit, it’s comforting to see I’m not only not alone, and that “the no compromise gun lobby” sees the need to point this out as well.

I went ahead and sent their letter, but also recommend further steps: He has accounts on X.com and Truth Social, and posts there will be noted by his team and your followers.

It’s past time to start posting some executive actions.

The Wrong People Behind Bars

ATF Lied to Convict Sailor Now Serving 20 Years in Prison for Selling Legal Gun Parts [More]

If their big score was a replica M249, he’s just lucky he didn’t have Merrick Garland’s Tommy gun.

So, who’s the rat CI? Who’s the idiot judge? Who’s the AUSA?

And will Trump/Bondi clean house and knock this crap off?

It’s All Nonsense

Donald Trump Jr. chimes in on New York Democrats weaponizing the government against Dexter Taylor, who was sentenced to ten years in prison for manufacturing his own firearms. [More]

As orgasmic as I see some gun owners getting over this, he really didn’t commit to anything, did he?

Just like I see happy talk over Trump Sr.’s banking comments and cutting security for bureaucrats without him specifically committing to 2A, along with blatant fawning and highlighting promises to sign bills that odds are won’t make it to his desk.

I suggest time would be better spent reminding him of promises he can keep. And I expect that will result in no shortage of angry “Would you rather have Kamala?” backlash.

[Via Jess]

Trump’s Gun Pledges Forgotten In First Week On The Job

Unprecedented Onslaught of Executive Actions Aimed at Fulfilling Campaign Promises, But Nothing for Guns [More]

He promised ““Every single Biden attack on gun owners and manufacturers will be terminated on my very first week back in office, perhaps my first day,” but since taking office has not done anything about it.