Notes from the Resistance
…Congress’ taxing power cannot be used to support the NFA since the tax for suppressors and short-barreled firearms was eliminated in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Eliminating that tax, therefore, no longer justifying Congress’ taxing power under the NFA. [More]
As if the Framers would have considered any part of the NFA to be a legitimate power of Congress, so yeah, deck chairs on the Titanic, but I you gotta start somewhere.
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Plaintiffs have filed a motion for summary judgment in Roberts v. ATF, one of the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) three supported lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the National Firearms Act’s (NFA) registration requirements for short-barreled firearms and silencers. [More]
I just keep coming back to “shall not be infringed” and wonder what evil madness has gripped what was supposed to be the exemplar of Liberty, and, noticing who’s fighting us on this and where the buck stops, what all those high-sounding promises really meant.
And everything else is left hanging until whenever, with no rush there either.
As noted many times before, those who have it won’t cede real power unless there’s a credible “or else” attached to the demand. And they’re counting on most of us having too much to lose to jump out of the heating pot.
[Via Jess]
But as shown, the Government’s efforts to defend the panel’s decision are all unpersuasive. And the starkness of the Seventh Circuit’s departure from this Court’s precedent— combined with the peculiar and anomalous nature of the restrictions on short-barreled rifles at issue—in fact make this case a particularly suitable vehicle for resolving one or more of these fundamental methodological questions. [More]
So, why is “pro-gun” Pam Bondi’s Justice Department arguing otherwise?
Not that I expect any of the gun groups to resolve these things at a round table that doesn’t exist and they won’t ask for…
[Via Jess]
ATF Recalls NFA Examiners to Work During Shutdown in Response to Pressure from GOA [More]
Now you can register them in a timely manner just like the Founders intended.
Rep. Andrew Clyde just introduced an amendment to the Senate-passed budget reconciliation bill to remove the NFA registration requirement for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs. Call your Rep and DEMAND they support the Clyde Amendment! No half measures! Gut the NFA! [More]
I generally don’t appreciate naysayers, but who believes the momentum hasn’t been dissipated?
[Via Michael G]
But we’re not across the finish line just yet. Parts of the bill still need to be cleaned up, and there’s still a chance we get stabbed in the back right before the goal. It’s time to mobilize—one final push. This is our chance, and we can’t afford to waste it. [More]
I need to hear the fat lady sing.
[Via Jess]
If it’s legal to “homebrew” so to speak in the vernacular, a home-made 3D Printed or complete an 80% handgun and or rifle, WITHOUT DOTGOV PERMISSION OR PAPERWORK then, by extent, wouldn’t the same exact legality apply to “homebrewed” hushpuppies and all the rest of the happy-time fun toys??? [More]
And props for remembering R.A. Bear.
Some, if you read the comments here, don’t want us to.
…Republicans are looking to Parliamentarian of the Senate Elizabeth MacDonough to make her determination on if such measures will survive the “Byrd bath” or become “Byrd droppings.” [More]
Politicians sure do come up with all kinds of convoluted complications over something as simple as “shall not be infringed.”
RELATED UPDATE
I ended the piece with GOA’s latest announcement that “the Senate’s version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” now includes full repeal of the $200 NFA tax on: Suppressors Short-barreled rifles (SBRs) Short-barreled shotguns (SBSs) “Any Other Weapons” (AOWs).”
Here’s the rev. of the bill. Start on pg. 261.
GOA Rallies Media Allies and Influencers to Demand Senate Action on Suppressor and SBR Reform [More]
With the focus by so many on suppressors, I’m glad to see a group getting vocal to rally the troops about not letting short barrel firearms go gentle into that good night.