Notes from the Resistance
GOA Petition to SCOTUS for Writ of Certiorari Against Illinois Categorical Ban on AR-15s… Friends of The Captain’s Journal Stephen Stamboulieh and Oliver Krawczyk wrote this brief, along with Rob Olson. A better constructed and more direct and honest one you will never find. [More]
This covers some essential points that can’t be raised enough. I intend to write an article soon explaining why.
The AWCA is constitutional because either: (1) assault rifles are dangerous and unusual and, therefore, not protected by the Second Amendment at all; (2) assault rifles may be banned in accordance with this nation’s regulatory tradition of placing severe restrictions on dangerous and unusual weaponry, including a tradition of outright possession bans that proliferated during Reconstruction when states first became subject to the Second Amendment; or (3) mass shootings with assault rifles pose such an unprecedented societal concern, engendered by dramatic technological development, that California is constitutionally permitted to use a slightly different regulatory method that is still consistent with a general tradition of limiting offensive and unlawful use of dangerous and unusual weapons. [More]
A+ rated by Giffords and Moms Demand!
[Via Jess]
BRIEF OF AMICUS CURIAE NATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION IN SUPPORT OF PETITIONERS [More]
I see they cited Silveira v. Lockyer, an effort I was proud to have a central hand in promoting despite being undermined by the “Second Amendment establishment.”
[Via Jess]
Justice Jackson ripped for worrying about the First Amendment ‘hamstringing’ government: ‘Literally the point’ [More]
What’s a woman?… 800 rounds a second... Is there anything this woman is not an idiot on?
But Bellows, who was elected in 2022, cited a 2008 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that there is a “strong presumption that the Second Amendment right is exercised individually and belongs to all Americans.”… Bellows also ruled the prosecutors did not present evidence of a historical tradition of disarming felons after the Second Amendment was ratified in 1791. [More]
Bruen terrifies the Deep State Swamp. What other areas of “law” would fail its test?
[Via Jesse J]
It would help if he didn’t automatically buy into prohibitionist propaganda, but by doing so he relieves us of the obligation to take him as an impartial and objective observer. [More]
Why is there such a difference in the numbers and rates of violent crimes betweeen two armed cultures? Hint: It ain’t because of “gun control” laws.
We are at War! What are We Going to DO? [More]
So posting memes and anonymous griping comments aren’t going to do the trick?
The only thing I don’t see is the local level American traitor political and enforcement collaborators, who will act at the direction of their new masters to convince the helpless, the unprepared, and the cowardly that surrender will buy survival. For just long enough to close the trap.
Who thinks the scenario envisioned here is over-the-top impossible? A ridiculous screen fantasy…?
Why?
[Via Allen K]
A Clark County man was entitled to argue self-defense when he intentionally shot toward a person, and was not required to show he intended to kill or harm the man who threatened him, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today. [More]
While I don’t recommend warning shots, there’s no one-size-fits-all, it worked, and no one was hurt or killed. If history, text, and tradition are the new standards, there’s gotta be a place for “shot across the bow.”
Inducing someone you don’t know to “back off” seems a perfectly legitimate reason for self defense, especially considering what could have happened.
It’s interesting that the three judges against the self-defense claim were Republicans, with three Democrats and one Republican ruling in the citizen’s favor.
[Via JG]
Guns now deadlier due to tiny attachments made by 3-D printer [Watch]
They say that like it’s a bad thing…
And like the Founders didn’t consider “every terrible implement of the soldier” to be “the birthright of an American,” and “necessary to the security of a free State.”
See, here’s the thing– I know I can be trusted not to abuse my right to arms, and so can everyone I’m friends with.
So what do we do about those who can’t?
The answer certainly isn’t controlling you and me.
And the genie is out.
[Via 1Gat]
Two Year Battle for Documents on ATF Chief Ends in 318 Redacted Pages [More]
I feel their pain.
The only way this will change is if Republicans manage to not blow the elections, and then to start keeping the campaign promises that had no chance of passing when they made them.
Restraining Order Based on Unwanted Online Contact Upheld, but Weapons Restriction Struck Down [More]
Since when is any conflict not made better by adding “Only Ones” into the mix?
It actually sounds like they both deserve each other, but the legal hurdles, penalties, and expenses raise a question as to just how far “the law” could go, depending on the jurisdiction.
It’s an improvement, but before gun owners start cheering over “illegal possession” being a “win” for “law and order,” consider Illinois…
Check out some of the idiots in comments.
[Via Antigone]
What can I say but “Chris Murphy”?
I should go back and retitle this Damned Lie/Truth.
We need go no further. Plaintiffs’ failure to demonstrate a likelihood of success on the merits of their claims sinks their attempt to require the district court to issue a preliminary injunction… We therefore affirm the judgment of the district court, denying the request for a preliminary injunction. [More]
Snotty, arrogant, and imperious in their denial of fundamental rights, just like the Founders intended.
[Via Jess]
Related UPDATE
Circuit Courts could not give less of a shit that the Supreme Court said interest balancing analysis is not appropriate. They are doing it anyway, and blatantly. Will SCOTUS do anything about it? [More]
That they haven’t already speaks volumes.
[Via WiscoDave]
New Jersey Governor Seeks to Price Residents Out of Their 2A Rights [More]
Time was, there’d be pushback.
[Via Jess]
Elon Musk Issues Grave Warning for America: “The Groundwork is Being Laid for Something Far Worse than 9/11” [More]
Good thing this has nothing to do with that “single issue.” And I have that on good authority.
[Via bondmen]
“Banning mass casualty weapons is a commonsense measure that will prevent needless loss of life. In 2019, our community felt that loss with the horrific tragedy that took place in the Oregon district. There is no reason to have guns equipped with magazines that can hold 50, 70, or even 100 rounds. It’s time to take action and ban these weapons so that our communities can be safer,” said Rep. Blackshear. [More]
“Weapons”? So, basically every semiautomatic.
Y0u and every ignorant oath-breaking tyrant wannabe like you blaming the rest of us for your constituents is reason enough, moron.