Firearms Owners Against Crime
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Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
The Case for "Regular" Judicial Review of Coronavirus Emergency Policies :: 04/18/2020
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, governments at all levels have enacted a host of policies that potentially threaten constitutional rights or butt against structural limits on government power. Numerous cases have been filed challenging some of these policies, arguing that they violate the First Amendment, the Second Amendment, constitutional protection for abortion rights, the Takings Clause, and other provisions of federal and state constitutions.
Government Releasing Prisoners While Trying To Restrict The Second Amendment :: 04/17/2020
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to dominate our nation’s headlines and the concerns of most Americans. In the pro-Second Amendment community, we’ve watched a seemingly never-ending deluge of developments that could, or would, have an impact on our right to keep and bear arms. And, of course, that means a potential impact on our right to self-defense.
Gun Control Advocate Claims Crime Won't Rise, Even In A Depression :: 04/17/2020
Anti-gun activists are increasingly desperate to convince Americans that they don’t need a firearm for self-defense in these uncertain times. On Tuesday, Brady president Kris Brown mocked new gun owners for purchasing a firearm over the last month, while making it clear that she doesn’t believe there’s ever a good time to buy a gun.
Gun Rights, Emergencies, And Petty Tyrants :: 04/17/2020
The current coronavirus pandemic absolutely poses a threat to the health and well-being of millions of Americans, but the stay-at-home orders and the shutdown of broad swaths of the economy pose another threat to the liberty and freedom that we all enjoy in this country, as well as the livelihoods and health of all of us as well. We’re stuck in a spot without any great options at the moment, but unfortunately some in authority don’t seem nearly as concerned about protecting individual liberty as they do in putting ridiculous rules in place, including ordering gun stores closed in several states.
Two Tennessee Teens Prove How Worthless Gun Control Is :: 04/17/2020
Ever since Parkland, there’s been a push to deny law-abiding adults under the age of 21 their Second Amendment rights. Just because the shooter was under 21, it doesn’t mean everyone under 21 is a menace to society.
How Do You Protect Your Family With Your New Gun? :: 04/16/2020
Millions of new gun owners brought their gun home. That gun in its box in the bedroom closet won’t keep you safe until it is part of your security plan. Becoming a gunfighter takes months of practice and makes you seconds faster. In contrast, having a security plan takes only a few hours and gives you minutes of advantage. Spend your time where it does the most good. This is what you should do first.
Now Is The Time For Responsible Civil Disobedience :: 04/16/2020
USA – -(AmmoLand.com)- I'm not writing this column by choice. I hate that I'm writing this column at all. The fact of the matter is that I feel forced to write this column because of the actions of power-mad, wannabe tyrants across the nation from governors down to local homeowners associations, yes homeowners associations.
Was Liberty First Victim of COVID-19 Pandemic Panic? :: 04/16/2020
With closures of so-called “non-essential” businesses to include gun stores in several jurisdictions, combined with shutdowns of public parks, national park facilities and even fishing and spring turkey and bear hunting in Washington State, the announcement by a police department in Connecticut that it will monitor “social distancing” with drones raises the question: Was liberty the real first casualty of the coronavirus?
What "No School Shootings In March" Really Means :: 04/16/2020
Over the last couple of years, the phrase “school shootings” has appeared in countless newspaper articles, website posts, and television news stories. None of that even touches on the pundit programs or opinion stories. It’s been part of a nearly infinite number of conversations and internet discussions.
10 Questions Every Freedom-loving American Must Ask Post COVID-19 :: 04/15/2020
To be clear, the Wuhan Coronavirus remains a public health threat in America. Americans should continue to follow the CDC guidelines, such as frequent hand washing, social distancing, proper respiratory hygiene and avoiding touching your face. Eventually, we’ll defeat this disease. Once we do, we need to review, what, if any of our civil liberties were stolen under the guise of a “national health emergency” and fight like hell to get them back.
Court Ruling: AR-15s Are Now Machineguns In Nevada. . .Apparently :: 04/15/2020
I have written extensively on the subject of bump-fire stocks (or “bump-stock-type devices” (BSTD), as the ATF so charmingly refers to them), and why they matter beyond their suddenly being designated as “machineguns” or their uncompensated taking. Too extensively for some, who didn’t want “to die on Bump Stock Hill,” when we had other things to worry about.
English Professor Hopes To Revive Debate Over Militia Clause Of 2A :: 04/15/2020
The U.S. Supreme Court declared twelve years ago that the Second Amendment protects an individual right to keep and bear arms, but some folks just can’t let go of the idea that the language of the amendment does nothing more than protect the collective right of the people to bear arms in a state militia.
PA Background Checks Have Increased, But So Have Denials :: 04/15/2020
With the surge in gun sales bogging down the NICS background check system, many people warned that prohibited people might well try and take advantage of things. After all, no return on a background check is as good as a pass after a certain point of time. Some argued that prohibited persons might well try and take advantage of that fact in an effort to get their hands on firearms.
Amnesty International Continues Support Of Tyranny :: 04/14/2020
Amnesty International is an organization that is supposed to oppose tyrannical dictatorships all over the world. As a human rights organization, one would think they would stand for, you know, human rights. That should include the right to self-defense.
Fact Check: Gun Control And A 4th Stimulus Bill :: 04/14/2020
Back on January 30th, Rep. Hank Johnson introduced HR 5717, a gun control bill on steroids that would, if enacted into law, impose a laundry list of anti-gun restrictions on our right to keep and bear arms, including:
San Diego City Attorney Using Red Flag Laws During State Of Emergency :: 04/14/2020
While San Diego Sheriff Bill Gore has surprised a lot of Second Amendment supporters by not attempting to shut down gun stores during California’s shelter-in-place order, virtually no one is shocked that San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott is doing all she can to remove firearms from homes thanks to the state’s red flag law. The city attorney’s office says nearly 50 Extreme Risk Protection Orders have been filed since early March.
The Three Dumbest Arguments In Favor Of Ordering Gun Stores To Close :: 04/14/2020
Gun control advocates don’t like the fact that most gun stores across the country remain open for business at the moment, and they absolutely hate the fact that millions of Americans are interested in purchasing a gun for the very first time. As a result, they’re lashing out at Second Amendment supporters and the stores themselves, but their arguments and insults don’t seem to be doing anything to dissuade folks from purchasing a firearm for self-defense.
5 Gun Control Appetizer Laws in Virginia, Interview With 'Freedom Freitas' :: 04/13/2020
Governor Northam signed five new gun control laws for Virginia on Good Friday.
No, The Second Amendment Has Nothing To Do With National Guard :: 04/13/2020
The above sentence would seem, at least to most people, is pretty straightforward. However, the opening clause to the amendment has caused no end of grief for Second Amendment advocates. After all, it says “militia” and today, that means the national guard, at least in some people’s minds.
Philadelphia's homicide rate reaches 100 victims - the highest in more than a decade :: 04/13/2020
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia's murder rate is the highest in 13 years with 100 victims of homicide as of Saturday morning, and the city's top cop says even with the pandemic, gun violence continues to also plague communities. But she says everything is now in place to implement her plan.
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