Daily Archives: July 7, 2013

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Civil Rights

On Nullification

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So, the Missouri legislature passed an interesting piece of legislation. House Bill 436 states the following:

3. (1) All federal acts, laws, orders, rules, and regulations, whether past, present, or future, which infringe on the people’s right to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 23 of the Missouri Constitution shall be invalid in this state, shall not be recognized by this state, shall be specifically rejected by this state, and shall be considered null and void and of no effect in this state.
(2) Such federal acts, laws, orders, rules, and regulations include, but are not limited to:
(a) The provisions of the federal Gun Control Act of 1934;
(b) The provisions of the federal Gun Control Act of 1968;
(c) Any tax, levy, fee, or stamp imposed on firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition not common to all other goods and services which could have a chilling effect on the purchase or ownership of those items by law-abiding citizens

It may be satisfying from a certain viewpoint, but it’s ultimately futile and possibly dangerous.

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Civil Rights

Fast & Furious: Aftershocks

Jalisco chief of police Luis Astorga was shot to death by gang members in late January. The gun in used was a WASR-10, a cheap Romanian AK-47 sporter traced to Lone Wolf Gun supply in Arizona. In February of 2010, Lone Wolf sold it to Jacob Montelongo under the direction and supervision of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Like over 2,000 other weapons sold during this operation, it would be lost, and it would later resurface at a crime scene in Mexico. The death toll in from these weapons is over 170 now.

I can only imagine Andre Howard’s heart sinking every time he hears about this. He did what he was told to do by law enforcement. He cooperated with what he thought was a legitimate sting operation. He was lied to, and now his reputation is ruined.

For his part in this whole racket, Montelongo has been sentenced to a mere 41 months in prison. 

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Civil Rights

American Rifle and Pistol Association

These guys created some buzz by making a grand entrance on July 4th. They claim to be a “digital-age voice for responsible firearms owners in America who feel their voice isn’t being adequately represented.”

R+P was founded upon the core belief that it is not only possible, but essential, to America’s future and well-being, for every American to have their constitutionally guaranteed Second Amendment rights and freedoms fully protected, while at the same time working together to find and implement optimal solutions for increased public safety and the reduction of violent crime.

Decrying the NRA as a “firearms trade organization,” they pay quite a bit of lip service to the 2nd Amendment, but they let a few things slip about “documented competency.” I’ve never heard of anyone in their leadership, and I’m not the only one who suspects a false flag here.

Bitter at Shall Not Be Questioned did some digging, and Chairman Peter Vogt has lent his support to a smorgasbord of anti-gun groups.

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