Notes from the Resistance
What issues should be tackled first on day one? [More]
That’s assuming there’s going to be a Day One.
And too bad there’s no inclusive “2A Task Force” to impress their expectations on a president who’s showing deliberate indifference.
Via Henry Bowman, who sent this:
Solicitor General Defends NFA Taxation and Registration Scheme for Short-Barreled Rifles… “When it comes to federal gun laws, it’s hard to differentiate the DOJ under Pam Bondi from the DOJ under Merrick Garland. [More]
Would it be catty if I said I’m waiting for Mark Smith to declare “They say that like it’s a bad thing”?
[Via Andy M]
Related UPDATE
Ah, here we go:
The bottom line is the DOJ’s ultimate conclusion is okie dokie with us. But but sort of some of the methodological arguments they made: Not so smoothie poothie.
I get that it might not be the “right” case. That doesn’t excuse the arguments.
On a side note, I haven’t cringed that much since GW said “Pootie-Poot.”
[Via Jess]
ATF charging individuals for 3D-printed FRTs [More]
Maybe we missed a footnote in the memo…?
Looks like some FA was going on before FO kicked into gear … but still, from a “shall not be infringed” point of view…
Comment from an advisor:
The ATF special agent swore out a a false statement “FRT has the capability to turn a semi auto rifle into a fully auto rifle”. I guess he/she/it/they did not get the memo posted on the DOJ website? PS: Dude was a fool to do this in DC and bigger fool to attempt to install into a rented range gun.
As for who the “gun rights lawyer with a significant amount of legal 3D2A experience” might be, an AI search yielded this:
who is r/FOSSCAD top law blawg?
Based on available information, there is no designated “top law blawg” for the FOSSCAD community. FOSSCAD is a decentralized and leaderless online community, not an organization with official spokespeople or designated legal bloggers. The group focuses on the development and sharing of open-source designs for 3D-printed firearms.
For legal information, members typically rely on community discussions and independent research, though they are subject to legal scrutiny and potential law enforcement action.
Here’s why you won’t find a single, authoritative legal voice for FOSSCAD:
Decentralized structure: The FOSSCAD community defines itself as a “decentralized cluster of people and bots” with “no members or leaders”. This makes the concept of an official legal authority incompatible with its structure.
Legal risk: Providing legal advice, particularly regarding the manufacturing of firearms, is highly regulated. An individual positioning themselves as the definitive “law blawg” for this topic would open themselves up to significant legal and professional risks.
Legal complexity: The laws around 3D-printed firearms (“ghost guns”) are complex and vary significantly between federal, state, and local jurisdictions. What is legal in one state may be a felony in another, and these laws are subject to constant change.
Recent platform bans: The r/fosscad subreddit, a hub for the community, was banned from Reddit in September 2025. This shows how platforms can restrict these discussions, making a long-running, public legal “blawg” unlikely to thrive.
For legal questions about 3D-printed firearms, individuals within the FOSSCAD community often refer to official sources or consult legal professionals, as online legal commentary is not considered authoritative.
The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Jennifer Mascott, President Donald Trump’s latest nominee to the federal appeals court in Philadelphia, further shifting the court’s ideological balance to the right. [More]
Anybody ask her some pointed questions?
Or are we just making $#!+ up?
[Via Jess]
Related UPDATE
Major, major breaking news. A huge victory for President Donald Trump and perhaps the Second Amendment… [More]
How is “perhaps” definitively asserted to be a “huge victory”?
It may turn out to be, but the claim is premature.
Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced that the DOJ does not believe that the McCoy vs ATF should be the next 2A SCOTUS case. Why did DOJ say this? Mark Smith, Four Boxes Diner, discusses [Watch]
I’m not afraid to say so when I think he’s not being objective considering all factors, or just generally playing see-no-evil administration cheerleader. That said, I think he’s correct here.
[Via Jess]
You know who ought to be taking the lead on all this, not just with arguments but with bearing the costs…?
“The Postal Service is currently analyzing the court’s decision and taking necessary steps to implement the injunction.” [More]
Yeah, I noticed the sign is still up.
Our Next Debate: Would America Be Safer Without the Second Amendment? [More]
There’s nothing to debate.
Remember what Mr. Paine said [link downloads Word doc]:
The balance of power is the scale of peace. The same balance would be preserved were all the world destitute of arms, for all would be alike; but since some will not, others dare not lay them aside. And while a single nation refuses to lay them down, it is proper that all should keep them up. Horrid mischief would ensue were one-half the world deprived of the use of them; for while avarice and ambition have a place in the heart of man, the weak will become a prey to the strong. The history of every age and nation establishes these truths, and facts need but little arguments when they prove themselves.
That balance of power must exist between government and governed or tyranny will prevail.
The Second Amendment does not authorize predatory abuse of arms any more than the First authorizes libel, fraud, and perjury. Since the right to arms is a preexisting one, amending the Constitution would not eliminate, the right, just the government’s recognition of it, and try changing that and you ain’t seen nothin’ yet in terms of body counts.
Dershowitz is an impotent old fool, what Aaron Zelman called a “bagel brained Jew,” serving here in the role of ideological kapo.
Publix has confirmed it will allow customers to openly carry firearms inside its Florida stores, following a court ruling that struck down the state’s long-standing open carry ban. In a statement to 7News, a spokesperson for Publix said the grocery chain “follows all federal, state and local laws” and emphasized that “treating customers with dignity and respect is a founding belief.” [More]
Well, that ought p!$$ off the same people who endorse a Democrat who wants to shoot Republicans in the head.
They sure had no trouble gloating when they thought they were winning.
[Via Kid Sister]
Pelosi dodges when asked if Virginia AG candidate who fantasized about shooting Republican should drop out – Pelosi, who pressured Biden to bow out of 2024 race, says she doesn’t ‘get involved in other people’s races’ [More]
In other words, she’s joined the other grabbers in hiding.
What happened to “Don’t look away“?
What a cowardly and ridiculous hypocrite.
Democrats have given up any claim to lecture anyone– not that they ever had any in the first place. Every single one of them mugging with the red shirts should have this thrown in their faces.
[Watch]
To be clear, I thought those secret efforts where they “don’t like to get into details talking about who we’re working with and how we’re accomplishing it” had everything under control…
[Via Jess]
Equally unsurprising, but nonetheless very revealing, is that none of the so-called “gun safety groups” that have come out for Jones are rescinding their endorsements. [More]
Maybe the cat’s got their tongue… And why does it look like the Brady group is trying to quietly erase their endorsement…?
Gun Owners of America Files Motion for Summary Judgment Against ATF, Challenging NFA Provisions [More]
A familiar name is on page 3.
I understand civil litigation and FOIA stuff is considered nonessential and will be delayed by the shutdown, so we’ll see if this has to grab a ticket and line up in the queue.
Guess what else is delayed.
“There never was, and never will be, a tenable pathway for Hunt,” they said in the memo. “It’s time for the vanity project that could cost Republicans control of the Senate and dilute our resources to end.” [More]
I dunno– Cornyn is a weasel gun owners will stay home over and Paxton comes with exploitable scandals.
Why don’t they drop out and the Republicans throw everything they’ve got behind a guy who actually gets it?
[Via Michael G]
Australia Police Seize Guns from Dozens of Owners Over Personal “Sovereign Citizen” Statements [More]
True, they don’t have a First or a Second Amendment, but contrary to popular opinion, Australians have a right to free speech and a right to keep and bear arms. Everyone does.
What most don’t have is the will to keep violence monopolists from denying them.
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Montana Shooting Sports Association is at a crossroads. Montana Shooting Sports Association (MSSA) needs to either grow substantially or begin spooling down. I just had my 79th birthday and will not be able to carry the MSSA load much longer. To set MSSA up to carry on will require money and members, lots of both. [More]
Gary Marbut has been the engine that has kept things going in more ways than I could summarize. If Montana gun owners don’t appreciate the sacrifices he has made on their behalf, the innovation in his thinking to protect their rights, and the sheer determination of pulling the load every day, step by step, with unflagging devotion, if the greatest enemy of the animating contest for freedom, apathy, prevails, they’ll bring Mr. Churchill’s terrifying assessment down on their own (and our) heads, and Mr. Adams’ judgment on their souls.
Montana gun owners have the choice of doing things the easy way or the hard way. Not doing anything is simply surrendering that choice to those who would leave them none– under force of arms.
NFA approvals are paused until the shutdown ends. This means no new tax stamps will be issued until ATF staff return to work. [More]
I wonder what text, history, and tradition have to say about that…
AI Overview
Due to the 2025 federal government shutdown, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) has halted the processing of NFA firearms approvals, such as those for suppressors and short-barreled rifles. The ATF eForms system remains online for submissions, but applications will not be reviewed or approved until the shutdown ends and staff return to work.
Here is what you need to know about the current situation:
Approvals are paused: While you can still submit NFA paperwork, no new tax stamps will be issued during the government shutdown. This applies to all National Firearms Act (NFA) items.
Submissions are still possible: You can continue to file and certify NFA paperwork electronically through the eForms portal or other platforms. Submitting your application now will secure your place in the processing queue once the government reopens.
Delays are expected: When the shutdown ends, a backlog of applications will likely cause a delay in processing times.
Status of NFA regulations: Recent legislation, “H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill,” was signed in July 2025 and eliminated the $200 NFA tax for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns, effective January 1, 2026.
However, registration and compliance requirements remain. The tax repeal does not change the requirement to submit all necessary forms (Form 1 or Form 4, fingerprints, photos) and maintain records.
On Friday we celebrated DOJ Civil Rights filing an amicus brief with SCOTUS on Wolford v Lopez, the case out of Hawaii where there is a circuit split on “whether private property no carry default violates the Second Amendment.”
That’s the case where Alan Beck is one of the attorneys for petitioners.
Stephen Stamboulieh, who has worked with Alan on numerous efforts, as well as represented me, shares his thoughts:
In an interview, Gottlieb noted that the organization has “been obviously working very closely with the Trump Administration.” However, he stipulated that “we don’t like to get into details talking about who we’re working with and how we’re accomplishing it.” [More]
Why not? Those are our rights being talked about in the back room, and if we have no input, who knows what kind of “deal” will be worked out by our betters, and if we’ll find the cost/benefit trade-off acceptable?
No one is saying to lay out all details of the legal strategy so the enemy knows your battle plans, but existing briefs and arguments mean they’re already pretty much known anyway. And if the “gun lobby” doesn’t have political/legal goals announced and prioritized by now, then what the hell?
I call bull$#!+ on “Rest assured we know best” attitudes. My feel is this has more to do with walking on eggshells and being able to jockey for credit. But when you have a longer reach, and a louder voice, you can ignore solutions that don’t provide for that.
