Judge Says Cal. ‘Assault Weapon Ban’ Unconstitutional

The Second Amendment Foundation has won a significant court ruling in the case of Miller v. Bonta, which challenged the constitutionality of California’s ban on so-called “assault weapons,” with U.S. District Court Judge Roger T. Benitez declaring the state’s statutes regarding such firearms to be unconstitutional. [More]

I normally don't post here on the weekends because I'm occupied with too much other stuff, but this one is important.

Naturally, CNN is dispensing talking points and arguing for the state, even using veiled Alinsky Rule 5 ridicule to do it.

I'm glad this brought up militia use. I just wish that it acknowledged "common use at the time" should mean "by the infantry" if it is to have any meaning at all, and hope this doesn't help "settle" that the NFA "tax" and FOPA prohibition are consistent with Founding intent. I don't mean to diminish this significant "win" -- I'm just thinking about what can come next if it prevails.

To that end, is this the case that will make it to SCOTUS, and if so, will the Roberts court punt again?

When Carrying Guns is Outlawed...

Only outlaws, Outlaw, and "Only Ones" will carry guns...[More]

Ready or Not, Here She Comes

 Girl, 13, Pleads Guilty to Murdering D.C. Uber Eats Driver During Carjacking - “Under the plea deal, she will be released from prison when she turns 21 if the maximum sentence is imposed. [More]

So they'll have validated she can be trusted with a gun?

Unlike Uber drivers...?

[Via Michael G]

As a Matter of Facts

 Snopes, a notorious fact-checking website that targets conservatives and Trump supporters, refused to authenticate the attack. Instead, they posted links to several keyboard conspiracy theorists who suggested that the freshman lawmaker had committed the vandalism instead of Antifa. Snopes labeled the incident as a “rumor.” [More]

Well, gosh, who doesn't trust Snopes?

Good thing Mace has a gun and knows how to use it.

[Via Michael G]

Still Not Fully Awake

 And this has put those of us who consider ourselves “of the Left” in a dangerous predicament. I am not a gun enthusiast. I never wanted to own guns, but I do — for the same reason I would if I lived in a war zone. The civil authority has abandoned the law-abiding citizens of Portland, and in so doing it has created a new Wild West in which we are each responsible for protecting ourselves from bands of roving bandits. [More]

Wait 'til you see what they'll do to you if you actually defend yourself.

He and fellow totalitarian-enabling "progressives," shocked by what they've spawned, still don't realize they've been useful idiots and are now no longer needed.

[Via Roger J]

UPDATE:

Soon, if this is not stopped, he will be viewed and treated no differently than this.

[Via Michael G]

Coming Soon, to a Fundamentally Transformed Republic Near You

Eight Cartel Gunmen Die in Mexican Border City Shootouts with Soldiers [More]

And some can't wait for the "pathway to citizenship" to result in Mexican-style gun laws.

[Via Wynn A] 

Speaking of Foreign Political Interference

 Trump meets with Pennsylvania Republican who supports bogus audit of election results ... similar to the widely-criticized effort in Arizona ... the former president’s baseless election fraud conspiracies ... [More]

I see "real reporter" John Bowden provides no documentation to support his "bogus" and "baseless" assertions nor does he identify who is widely doing the criticizing, yet for some reason, this is presented as "news" instead of as a foreign free publicity contribution to the DNC by The Independent in collusion with Yahoo.

Commonsense Tyrant Safety Laws

 If the Left needs to mislead you on Gun Control... ask yourself "why"? [More]

Because they're evil liars who will do anything to get unchallengeable power?

[Via Jess]

Soup's On!

 What has been concocted is a soup of evil into which every issue must be thrown and come out tainted by lies and deception. Where does one go for the truth, then? [More]

T.L. Davis notes a pot bubbling over.

The Cognitive Dissonance...It Burns

 “You can’t get anything done, in terms of changing laws, if you’re not going to get political, but Wear Orange is not a time to be political by any means.” [More]

And "orange is the color of gun rights in Virginia, not gun control."

Orwell... paging Mr. Orwell...

[Via Mack H]

A New Arrival

Yuba County, California passes resolution in support of the Second Amendment [More]

Let's hope "a court of competent jurisdiction" includes those outside of California and that any conflicts default to RKBA.

Chipman Off the Old Block

 Beyond the obvious nepotism issue if Mrs. Chipman faces if, god forbid, her husband is confirmed as Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, there is the little issue of conflicts of interest. Ideally, BATFE employees would be scrupulously neutral when it comes to gun politics. However, we know this is an ideal and not reality. [More]

John Richardson notes that neutrality is not a realistic expectation when dealing with fanatics.

Speaking of conflicts of interest on Facebook...

I also found what I hope turns out to be his reaction to the confirmation vote, provided "moderate Republicans" Romney, Murkowski, Collins, Toomey, and "pro-gun Democrat" Manchin don't push him over the top:

New York Democrats Once More Prove No Gun Laws Will Ever Be ‘Enough’

As if any of that will stop the violent sociopaths among their constituents who are incapable of coexisting in society without resorting to predation. [More]

They demand to control everyone but those among their constituents who refuse to control themselves.

What Happens in Vegas

Disarmed at SHOT Show? Nevada Moves to Ban CCW in Las Vegas Strip Casinos [More]

The antis had the patience and the money to set up for the long game while the "gun groups" ignored the early warnings.

Zoom In On This

 

Moms Demand Action is having a BeSMART zoom meeting tonight with live Q&A. If you join, be respectful (no vulgarity). It’s better to get them tripped up and show they don’t know what they’re talking about. https://t.co/5PPUBBrZzA@CamEdwards @DLoesch @HT_GunWriter @dcodrea pic.twitter.com/KREUKlFssx

— MomAtArms (@mom_at_arms) June 3, 2021

It will be interesting to see if they can accommodate everyone and/or if anyone whose name is recognized gets blocked.

And yes, this is good advice. 

Adding to the Growing List

• Bannock County, Idaho passes resolution in support of Second Amendment
• Carroll County, Missouri passes Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance

Good for the Goose?

 On Sunday evening, Texas House members on the left staged a democratic walkout a day before the closing of the 87th legislative session, which had been making significant progress on conservative priorities. The strategic move broke quorum to avoid passing Senate Bill 7, a piece of election procedure legislation that has garnered national attention.  [More]

Guess what Democrats in Oregon do to Republicans who try that.

Culture Vultures

Boulder shooting victim’s husband wants audit of non-profits collecting funds [More]

Carrion feeders gonna carrion feed...

[Via Michael G]

We're the Only Ones Adding Spice to Your Lives Enough

 “As Janowski approached the victims in the vehicle, he pointed his O.C. Fogger canister at the open passenger window just a few feet away and sprayed a burst of O.C. fog into the open window at the heads and faces of the victims,” the document continued. “Brown immediately followed after Janowski, pointed his O.C. Fogger cannister into the open window, and sprayed another burst of O.C. fog at the heads and faces of the victims.” [More]

Doing that to a passenger in a car stuck in traffic? That sure sounds like it justifies qualified impunity to me.

[Via Mack H]

Besieged on All Sides

As you know, our battles are now on multiple fronts. [More]

Oregon Firearms Federation notes the fight with an emboldened and relentless enemy goes on.