Notes from the Resistance
If the Housing Authority had bothered to look before (metaphorically) pulling the trigger, they’d have known that discriminating against armed residents in public housing has been challenged before, with results in different jurisdictions showing the courts consistently frowning on it. [More]
Ableist gun prohibitionists who decry “stand your ground” laws would rather this wheelchair-bound man, who couldn’t run away, had been murdered instead of armed with an equalizer.
I just found out Firearms News‘ Field News Editor Darwin Nercesian has been doing video commentary and that some include references to some of my articles.
Read “Only Gun Owners Can Determine if Second Amendment Optimism Will Be Justified.”
Read: “DOJ Launches New Process for Gun Rights Restoration.”
Read “CMP Converted M14 Sales Upends ATF’s Once a Machine Gun Rule.”
It’s always good to hear another take that also includes observations that elaborate and clarify.
Of course, it can happen again to someone else. And the probability of that happening again – and again – will increase depending on who in Washington is running the show. [More]
You’ve no doubt already heard the news– this was posted after I’d left and I’m just now catching up on links to share.
“The more effective an arm is for the purposes for which a militia would require arms, the harder it should be to argue that its effectiveness somehow removes it from constitutional protection.” [More]
The Framers knew that and we know that. The tyranny-minded who want to ban them know that, too.
“The Second Amendment—like every other constitutional right—has limits. Machine guns are commonly used for crime, not self-defense. So, they can be banned,” the panel ruled. “And reasonable registration requirements are not infringements.” [More]
They’ll continue getting away with lying like this until they don’t dare.
“Arms that bear a reasonable relationship to the preservation or efficiency of a well regulated militia… lie at the core of the Second Amendment’s protection, and a State may not prohibit them,” the brief concludes. “A prohibition imposed because those arms are useful for the common defense is contrary to the Second Amendment’s text, purpose, and history.” [More]
How could a Militia with inferior weapons to a standing army fulfill the intent of the Founders as “being necessary to the security of a free State”? This paves the way for more than AR-15s.
This is the brief I’ve been waiting for.
“Please show me anywhere in the U.S.C. or C.F.R. that rate of fire is regulated in any way? Only method of fire is regulated. If it fires more than once per function of the trigger it’s highly regulated. If not, there is NO regulation.” [More]
Just because they act like they have the power to do something doesn’t mean they actually do.
Newsstand: Injunction Blocks Enforcement of Virginia’s ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban, NSSF to Expose Billionaire Funding Behind the Gun Control Movement, Trump Promises National Concealed Carry Reciprocity – Again, New Jersey ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban and Magazine Capacity Restrictions Struck Down. These stories by Darwin Nercessian and David Codrea. [More]
The September “Special Hunting” issue of Firearms News is now available at diverse, equitable, and inclusive newsstands throughout the Republic, or in your mailbox/available via digital access if you subscribe.
“That is the focus I would bring to an amicus brief: establishing a constitutional principle that not only prevents ‘military’ characteristics from becoming a constitutional liability, but makes them an affirmative basis for protection.” [More]
The Framers put the prefatory clause in there for a reason.
That the situation is confusing is hardly surprising. ATF cognitive dissonance and contradictory rules could be considered the rule rather than the exception without hyperbole. And in this case, the position the Bureau had previously established is clear… [More]
Just what (and who) does “special authorization” authorize?
“Hoses against weapons. Trembling behind hatches. Everything but standing up on your sea-legs and fighting. How about just opening fire on them?” [More]
Look at me! I’m the captain now!
With all the high-fiving going on in the gun community over this announcement, keeping things in perspective is needed to temper the enthusiasm and maintain progress on advancing the right to keep and bear arms. [More]
The continuation of this program is as secure as the outcome in the upcoming elections.
And the question just struck me: How do you answer Section B.21.d. on the 4473? If the form needs to be modified, that’s another drawn-out rule change.
The need to apply consistent criteria is not only a matter of basic fairness, but of law. The release of requested records, without disclosing exempt information, will help ensure that. [More]
Think of it as a good first step, but remember what they say about a journey of a thousand miles.
The Texas suppressor ruling is a major win for gun owners, but legal limits, political spin, and unanswered questions mean the fight is far from over. [More]
Or as Mr. Wolfe cautioned… (NSFW!)
There’s another lesson here for gun owners that’s every bit as important as not consenting to having your car searched (don’t physically resist, just make it clear you don’t consent and fight it later with an attorney who can argue probable cause): Don’t talk to the police. [More]
It’s hard to “back the blue” when their seemingly benign conversation in every compelled interaction is to get you to say something they can use against you.
So, say the Democrats do well in the midterms and go on to retake the White House. What will that mean for all the progress made on advancing the Second Amendment over the past few years? [More]
What will it take to undo all the progress that’s been made on the Second Amendment in recent years? Stay home on November 3 and find out.
May we assume those circumstances to get the replica to DOJ HQ include “Only Ones” exemptions? The FOIA response doesn’t say. [More]
Just don’t you try getting one of these if you live in DC…
The August 2026 issue of Firearms News is now available at diverse, equitable, and inclusive newsstands throughout the Republic (of course you could just take advantage of lower subscription prices).
I have three pieces this month:
Looking at the work Stamboulieh has done on gun owners’ behalf over the years, those who know him have full confidence that he is not switching sides but will now be positioned to be even more effective at advancing justice. [More]
View this as a positive development. Even though I’m losing my lawyer, I do.
By requiring all attendees to enter via a newly built enclosed exhibit hall, fair management is essentially saying, “Hold our beer. [More]
I may go just to establish standing.