Notes from the Resistance
Murphy: Gun reform talks won’t include assault weapons ban, ‘comprehensive’ background checks [More] Those will come later after easier obstacles are hurdled without meaningful opposition. The object is to establish a beachhead without expending too many resources from which they can launch future incursions. You’d think Republicans would know about D-Day. [Via Jess]
A House Democrat plans to introduce a bill that would hit AR-15s with a 1,000% tax — and it could pass Congress without GOP votes [More] I wonder if anyone has asked NFAC how they feel about Rep. Byer’s act of privileged exclusion that will disproportionately disenfranchise minorities… Shall we find out? [Via Jess]
I stand ready to vote on ALL the proposals mentioned by President Biden tonight and encourage the Democratic Leader to bring them forward for votes. [More] Just let them come to the floor without invoking Senate Rule 26? [Via Jess]
The state agency investigating the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde has determined that the commander facing criticism for the slow police response was not carrying a radio as the massacre unfolded, a Texas state senator said Friday. [More] This meme sums things up more accurately than any “news” account I’ve seen. [Via Jess]
McCormick concedes to Oz in Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary [More] With racist anti-you-being-armed gun abuser Fetterman carrying the Team Tyranny standard, I don’t see where gun owners are left with much of a political choice — but will predict that when Oz assumes the mantle, we’ll finally see for ourselves the man behind the curtain. … Continue reading “We’re Off to See the Wizard”
Dem Senator Pushes For ATF To Be ‘Beyond The Influence And Grip Of The Gun Lobby’ [Watch] That would be every one of us who seeks peaceable redress through organizing. So millions of gun owners won’t have a voice? No more campaigns to petition lawmakers about abuses? And who needs Rules comments? Think through what … Continue reading “Speaking of Disenfranchising Millions”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said next week she will bring forward legislation to ban military-style assault weapons, as the chamber moves to address gun violence. [More] It’s interesting watching how they can’t control their obsession to control. Looks like a line in the sand to me… I wonder how many others feel that way. [Via Jess] … Continue reading “Going for the Gold”
Brooklyn subway shooting victim sues Glock for ‘recklessly’ marketing guns [More] I’m wondering when one of these companies is going to countersue for legal costs and whatever else they can think up, including getting parasite lawyers censured for frivolous complaints. What does it take to file a bar complaint against them? [Via Jess]
H.R. 7544: To provide a private right of action against the maker of any component of a ghost gun, and any person who facilitated a sale of the ghost gun, for injury or death resulting from the use of the ghost gun. [More] “6% chance of being enacted,” but it shows how these leftist bastards … Continue reading “A Ghost of a Chance”
Richard Small is a self proclaimed “NRA Republican” and long-time gun owner who says the Uvalde, Texas, shooting made him question why he owned an AR-15-style gun – a gun that has been used in multiple mass shooting in the US. [Watch] How convenient. I wonder who this quisling is and how he all of … Continue reading “Small Wonder”
Long-time NDP MP Charlie Angus is repeating a demand to put the National Rifle Association (NRA) on a terror watch list and ban its directors from entering Canada. [More] Oh, no! What about us members? [Via Jess]
Bush-era records released under the Freedom of Information Act raise concerns about the powers presidents might claim during crises, from suspending habeas corpus to implementing an internet kill switch. [More] Not “The Vote Freedom First President“… More here… And what he could do, his successors can do. [Via Jess]
Witnesses said Butler seemed agitated and left but returned to the complex shortly after, armed with an AR-15 style rifle, and started shooting at the crowd. Police said a woman pulled out her pistol, shooting and killing him… Court records showed Butler had been convicted of two felonies in the past, so he should have not had … Continue reading “The Butler Did It”
Yellow-flag laws allow law enforcement — and only law enforcement — to petition the courts to temporarily take guns away from those considered to be a threat to others or themselves. [More] And they know a thing or two about yellow. [Via Jess]
“In an industry with 500 companies all making the same products, you have to get ahead somehow,” said Ryan Busse, a former firearms executive … “This is how he has grown his business by being on the edge and wrapping this holy roller thing around it,” added Busse, who is a senior adviser for the … Continue reading “Judas Bob 2.0”
Buffalo Democrat targets online bulletproof vest sales after supermarket massacre [More] So much for “Never go full retard.” Democrats do it all the time, and their moron constituents eat it up. [Via Jess]
Exclusive: McConnell says he has directed Cornyn to engage with Democrats on a ‘bipartisan solution’ on gun violence [More] From the jaws of victory… [Via Jess]
[T]he Senate Judiciary Committee considered the nomination of Steve Dettelbach to run the ATF during a hearing on Wednesday. [More] With everything going on, this one isn’t getting the scrutiny it needs, meaning Republicans aren’t getting the scrutiny they need. It’s not surprising that he can’t define “assault weapon,” but let’s not forget all the … Continue reading “Don’t Let Dettelbach Slip in Under the Radar”
U.K. Launches National Firearm Surrender Campaign [More] Not everyone will “take advantage” of the “amnesty”… Still “Nope” over here. [Via Jess]
Call it what it is — ‘permitless carry’ [More] Been saying that myself for some time. There are still plenty of intolerable infringements. As for the rest of the non sequitur hysteria, what else wold se expect from a MILM getting free publicity in a USA Today/Gannett Publication?… [Via Jess]
Family of Buffalo shooting victim may sue major gun manufacturer Remington [More] What did the insurance lawyers think would happen? [Via Jess]
Biden has played a central role in the unsuccessful efforts to enact significant firearms legislation amid thousands of mass shootings [More] They say that like it’s a bad thing. [Via Jess]
“According to witnesses, the suspect was walking back and forth in the same train car and without provocation, pulled out a gun and fired it at the victim at close range,” the chief said. [More] Why would someone believe they could get away with that? [Via Jess]
A quarrel over policy between Nye County commissioners and judges with the Fifth Judicial District Court has now led to a unanimous vote by the board to move the district courts and relocate them to their own dedicated buildings. The decision stems from an order … that states no weapons are allowed in any courthouse facility. … Continue reading “Musical ‘Gun-Free Zones’”
Feinstein Introduces Bill to Increase Age to Buy Assault Weapons [More] But don’t worry, it’s just “commonsense” and “reasonable.” No one is talking about taking them away from everyone: [Via Jess]
Harris County says ShotSpotter gunfire-detecting device has made a difference [Watch] Sure it has. Chipman’s buddies now have $800K more from the public trough. And just look at those talking heads regurgitate whatever those they’re supposed to be watchdogging tell them, all with practiced looks of sincerity and concern. I’m wondering if there is anything … Continue reading “Fools and Your Money are Soon Parted”
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday signed into law legislation that bans so-called “ghost guns” across Illinois, making it the first Midwest state to do so. [More] This will deter exactly 0 bad guys… [Via Jess]
A trio of senators plan to introduce legislation on Thursday that will require residents to acquire a Department of Justice (DOJ) license before purchasing or obtaining a legal firearm. [More] And the 400M already out there? Squeeze, baby, squeeze. [Via Jess]
Gun sales have exploded. Funny, that didn’t make us all safer. [More] What’s “funny” is imagining how safe anyone but the predator would be if defense against attacks was left up to Paul Waldman. Consider the source. Langley Outdoors Academy has a chart that pretty much refutes the dweeb’s entire silly premise in one glance. … Continue reading “Funny Thing Is…”
You know, one of the programs that we launched when I first became sheriff was working with a judge for a gun surrender program, and it’s in one of the family courts, and it’s been pretty successful. We do it… we encourage someone going through a divorce if they have a weapon, to be able … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Voluntary Enough”
