The War on Guns – Page 303 – Notes from the Resistance

A Clean Bill of Health?

Jay Bhattacharya, prominent physician and economist, nominated by Trump for NIH director [More]

The influential NIH is a big proponent of “A Public Health Approach to Reducing Firearm Violence,” a favorite tactic of rabid gun prohibitionists.

The (anti-gun) New England Journal of Medicine concludes “Handgun ownership is associated with a greatly elevated and enduring risk of suicide by firearm,” and in its end “Notes” thanks “Jay Bhattacharya, Philip Cook, John Donohue, Jeremy Goldhaber-Fiebert, Daniel Ho, and Michelle Mello for helpful comments on an earlier draft of the manuscript.”

Is he the same Jay Bhattacharya, and if he is, will Senate advise and consent hearings find out what comments he provided and how they will affect/inform the policies and public advocacy he will direct if confirmed to this position?

Have Donald Trump and those who advanced his name considered it, and the implications/potential for this appointee exploiting the position in contradiction to campaign promises made to gun owners?

All I can do is ask.

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A Civil Answer

Stalin’s Secrets in the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939) [More]

So it wasn’t really American film icon Sgt. York/Lou Gehrig/Gary Cooper and a handful of ragtag partisans fighting for freedom by themselves? (And don’t get me started on propaganda tool Hemingway.)

Dr. Miguel Faria sets the record straight.

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Speaking of Oath Breakers…

One anonymous defense official was quoted in the report saying, “Troops are compelled by law to disobey unlawful orders.” [More]

And here we’ve been told Oath Keepers were an anti-government insurrectionist militia, with most of the information refuting that scrubbed from all but the Wayback Machine…

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Pot, Meet Kettle

Al Sharpton accuses Trump of loving to fan racial flames [More]

The best gaslighting is just so shamelessly hypocritical it leaves sane people sputtering.

The old race fraud’s got to do something to distract from his pay-to-play exposure.

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Daily Defense

I’ll be joining host Mark Walters at 4 Eastern to talk about my new Firearms News piece and more.

Go to the Armed American Radio website to find a station near you or listen/watch via livestream.

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Donald Trump and Republicans Owe Gun Owners, and It’s Time to Collect

There’s much Donald Trump won’t be able to do, but a lot that he can if he means to keep his pledge to the gun owners he could not have won without. Rein in ATF, Mr. President. Do what you can with your bully pulpit to influence American citizens and your unique power to influence your party and the Congress. Make informed judicial appointments. Listen to gun rights leaders. And task the Justice Department with the Constitutional imperative to “secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.” [More]

Now is not the time to rest on laurels and trust that everything is going to start going our way. If we don’t stay on top of him — and them — Pam Bondi won’t be the only disappointment.

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Speaking of Jobs Americans Won’t Do…

Prolific Mexican cartel leader allegedly faked his own death to live ‘life of luxury’ in California [More]

And the same Democrats who want your guns are going to fight ICE like hell when they start to come for the illegals.

[Via bondmen]

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The Enemy Within

The GOP Establishment Is A Greater Threat To Trump’s Agenda Than Democrats [More]

Just so we know who to thank when we don’t get national concealed carry reciprocity and hearing protection bills even out of the House, let alone the Senate, and on to Trump’s desk…

[Via bondmen]

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My Kind of Razzmatazz

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has been trumpeting his police department’s homicide clearance rate of nearly 54%, the highest level in recent years. But a deeper dive into the data shows only a fraction of those “solved” murder cases have resulted in an actual arrest or charges… [More]

Forget it, Jake. It’s Chi-Town.

[Via bondmen]

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We’re the Only Ones Picking Enough

In recent years, the FBI has become increasingly skilled not at capturing the masterminds of terror but at fabricating their own foes, preying on the vulnerable, the mentally ill, and the socially isolated. [More]

Otherwise, it’s gonna fall to the ground and rot…

[Via bondmen]

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Personal Fouls

NFL Issues Security Alert About Migrant Gangs Burglarizing Player Homes [More]

Good. F*** ’em.

[Via bondmen]

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The Sharpest Knife?

This guy is sharp, we’re talking like Amy Swearer level of sharp… [Watch]

Oh, fer cryin’ out loud…

[Via Jess]

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We’re the Only Ones Going to the Dogs Enough

Tenn. Man Came Home to Find His 7 Dogs Shot Dead, and Sheriff’s Deputy Is Charged [More]

You’ve just gotta wonder about what these departments are unleashing on citizens.

So… will we learn who and what the snitch and their motive were?

[Via Michael G]

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We’re the Only Ones Dirty Enough

NYSP investigator accused of tipping off fentanyl dealer, lying to federal investigators [More]

I hope he enjoys the rest of his life as much as he is proven to deserve to.

[Via Steve T]

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Slave for a Day

The French senate this week passed a law that will force everyone to work for one extra day a year, with everything they earn going directly to the government. [More]

People get all outraged when they see it put like that.

What the hell do they think “Tax Freedom Day” admits about our country?

Or the words “Tea Party” signify…?

[Via Steve T]

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Messin’ with Texas

Nearly 100 anti-gun measures were submitted in the first week of pre-filing ahead of the upcoming legislative session next year. [More]

Keep making normal people hate you, Democrats.

They not only haven’t learned a thing, they’re doubling down on being d!cks.

[Via Sweet Babboo]

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The Wrong Question

Judge rejects 2nd Amendment argument from illegal immigrant living in Ohio charged over possession of 170 guns [More]

Don’t be distracted by the red herring.

[Via Jess]

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Range Wars Surrender

United States Supreme Court denied Certiorari in Oakland Tactical versus Howell Township out of the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. [Watch]

Which means SCOTUS will accept lower courts denying rights and thumbing their noses.

[Via Jess]

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Not. Gonna. Happen.

Abolish the ATF?: Rep. Burlison wants to eliminate ‘disaster agency’ he says has been violating 2nd Amendment- Rep. Eric Burlison plans to introduce a measure that then-Rep. Matt Gaetz previously put forward in 2023 [More]

Without abolishing the “laws” it enforces, we’d just be kicking the can down the road and into potentially worse hands.

Besides, thanks to Vichycon gun-grabbers, it’ll never even make it out of the House. And what do you think Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins will have to say about it in the Senate?

[Via Jess]

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A Model Prisoner

The New York Post reported that Romero had been released from jail only four days before this incident. Authorities told the Post that Romero had been “freed on Nov. 14 after serving just half his 50-day indecent exposure sentence due to ‘good behavior.’” [More]

Yeah, because if he’d tried that $h!+ there they’d have shivved his smirking punk @$$.

How much louder and clearer can some people make it that they can never be trusted without a custodian?

[Via Michael G]

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