War on the 2nd amendment is VERY real
I have deliberately tried to stay away from politics on this site. I have said many times that I believe preparedness should transcend political, religious, and ideological beliefs. Disaster can strike at any time, and does not discriminate.
That being said, I firmly believe that part of being prepared is being ready and able to defend yourself and your loved ones from imminent threats. Trust me, there is plenty of danger that exist in our society today. Yes, avoiding conflict should be your primary goal. And you should use armed self-defense/deadly force only as a last resort. But I truly believe that you HAVE to have this ability. It is YOUR RIGHT to be able to defend yourself from those who wish to do you harm. And firearms are the great equalizer!
I FULLY support the 2nd amendment both as an American citizen, and as a law enforcement officer. I also fully support an individual’s right to own a rifle like the AR-15. (This article BEAUTIFULLY explains why the AR-15 is so popular and so useful. I STRONGLY urge you to read it.) The 2nd amendment is NOT about hunting. It is about security….security of yourself and the security our great nation!
In recent weeks, we have watched the battle over the 2nd amendment ramp up to levels never seen before. We have seen the media and politicians who have an anti-gun agenda go on the offensive. They attack firearms, the NRA, and even innocent gun owners as part of the problem. They lie. The distort facts and the truth. They spread falsehoods about guns and those who own them. Even a few of the pro 2nd amendment politicians have begun to cave. It is truly starting to concern me.
Currently, the “scapegoat” in all of this is the AR-15 rifle. It is being vilified over and over. And many of the anti-gunners would have you believe that they are only after the “Evil assault rifles”. This is a LIE! Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I has already introduced a bill that would
The bill prohibits the “sale, transfer, production, and importation” of semi-automatic rifles and pistols that can hold a detachable magazine, as well as semi-automatic rifles with a magazine that can hold more than 10 rounds. Additionally, the legislation bans the sale, transfer, production, and importation of semi-automatic shotguns with features such as a pistol grip or detachable stock, and ammunition feeding devices that can hold more than 10 rounds.
This is NOT just ARs and AKs. This includes pistols such as the Glock, and Sig Sauer, pistols that millions of Americans use for self-defense. This would also ban many types of shotguns that millions of Americans use for hunting and self-defense.
Let’s not forget that back in the 1980s, multiple bills were introduced that tried to ban handguns. In fact, handguns were illegal in Washington DC until 2008 when it was struck down in the Supreme Court case District of Columbia v. Heller. And while the Supreme Court did strike down this handgun ban, it did so with only a 5 to 4 vote. It was THAT close!
So when the media and politicians say they don’t want to take your guns away, realize that THEY ARE LYING!!! And now it is starting to get even scarier.
Just the other day, President Trump talked about seizing firearms from those who have mental illness….WITHOUT due process of law!!! So he wants to violate the 2nd AND the 4th amendment? Are you freaking kidding me?!!?
Look, we all agree that psychos like Nikolas Cruz and Adam Lanza should NOT have firearms. And I fully support background checks…including expanding background checks to include things like involuntary commitment to mental institutions and allowing medical personnel to report psychiatric issues that could potentially lead to mass shootings or other acts of extreme violence. But there is a process for restricting someone’s constitutional rights….it’s called THE FOURTH AMENDMENT!!
It’s not just the mainstream media and politicians attacking our rights. Now private businesses are getting in on the act as well. Companies like Hertz car rental and Delta Airlines dropped their NRA sponsorship. Big box stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods stopped selling AR 15s and accessories. Wal-Mart announced that they would no longer sell firearms OR ammo to people under 21. Add Citibank to that list as well…though to be honest I was not using them anyway.
And I.T. companies like YouTube have begun removing pro 2nd amendment channels from their site. Below is a video from Hank Strange. He runs a firearms related YouTube channel that was taken down last weekend. His channel was not the only one hit.
Fortunately, after days of arguing, these channels were returned. But the message was clear. Firearm and 2nd amendment channels are not safe! Please listen to Hank’s message below.
I could give you all kinds of facts and statistics that show that taking gun rights away from law abiding citizens not only does NOT reduce gun violence or crime, but instead increases it. But I think if you are reading this article, then chances are you are already a gun owner or at least believe in your right to own and carry firearms. In that case, this message IS FOR YOU!!
We can no longer stand on the sidelines in this war. We HAVE TO TAKE action if the 2nd amendment (and the 4th amendment for that matter) is going to be preserved. Your help is needed!
First, contact your elected officials. Federal AND local officials. To find your federal officials, click the link here. And while e-mails are easy, they are many times ignored. Instead, make phone calls and write letters! You have to make your voice heard!
Next, vote! Many elected officials will check voting records when receiving complaints from their constituents. If those folks have not voted, then many officials will simply ignore what they have to say. And why shouldn’t they? If you are not going to vote for or against them, what do they have to worry about? So vote….in all elections big and small.
Third, actively help campaign for those candidates who support the 2nd amendment and help campaign AGAINST those who do not. Yes, this means volunteering your time and energy. But if we are going to preserve our rights and liberties, then we have to make a sacrifice. Our forefathers made sacrifices, as have our veterans. Millions made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. So giving up a Saturday or two to help support liberty loving candidates is nothing in comparison!
Fourth, join groups like the NRA. I am a member. I am also a member of Gun Owners of America. Both do an excellent job of keeping up with current legislation involving the 2nd amendment at both the federal and state levels. So pay attention to what they are saying. And like political candidates, being willing to spend some time and energy helping out these organizations! They welcome volunteers!
Also, find state and local groups as well. You can use social media like Facebook to do so. I have started attending local meetings with other 2nd amendment advocates.
Next, begin boycotting companies that are clearly anti-2nd amendment. I have vowed that I will never enter a Dick’s sporting Goods store again. I won’t use Hertz. (For a list of companies boycotting the NRA, click the link here.) Do your research. If you find companies that support anti-gun advocates, avoid them. And openly support those companies who do support 2A.
In addition, I no longer buy firearms from big box stores like Wal-Mart or Dick’s. You can generally find better deals at local gun stores while supporting your local economy. In addition, your local gun store owners are almost always more knowledgeable when it comes to firearms then some clerk behind the counter at a big box store. (I once overheard a clerk at a big box store tell a customer that there really wasn’t a difference between striker fire and hammer fire!)
You can also find some amazing deals on firearms online. I regularly use sites like Palmetto State Armory and Mid-Way USA, and would urge you to check them out.
And finally, if you decide that you are ready to own a firearm, I STRONGLY urge you to get it now! In addition, I also urge you to get training with your firearms, and practice regularly. Your life might someone day depend on it.
Below are resources and information that will help you with your firearms and self-defense preparations. The first group of resources are information based links and videos. The second group is of firearm vendors all of whom I have used on many occasions. Hence I feel completely confident in recommending them.
Information
Discreet weapons you can carry almost anywhere
Full30 – Youtube for firearms
AR15.com – Great resources and information on ARs
6 things to consider when buying a rifle optic
9 firearm training tips to help survive a deadly encounter
Vendors
Palmetto State Armory – Quality parts without breaking the bank. Great daily deals. I’ve built several PSA rifles, all are GOOD TO GO!
Kentucky Gun Company – Some decent deals. I have ordered from them before
BCM – Bravo Company makes and distributes high quality ARs and parts
Osborne Holsters – Makes great carry conceal holsters. Read my review here
Mid-way USA – Good source for firearms, hunting, and other outdoor products. Some good deals
1800Gunsandammo – Good source of firearms and ammo
EuroOptic – Great site for high end optics, silencers, and other gear. They sell top of the line stuff!
AeroprecisionUSA – Good site with quality firearm parts
Make no mistake, our 2nd amendment rights are under attack! There are those out there who want to do away with our right to defend ourselves, and we HAVE to ACT now to stop them! Future generations are counting on us.
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By: James L
A former outdoor survival instructor, James currently works as a deputy sheriff in a suburb of Oklahoma City. He is the operational commander of a multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency warrant team. They specialize in locating and arresting dangerous and violent criminals. James has over 20 years experience in law enforcement, and is also a certified police trainer.
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So James, by your statement that trump wants to violate the 2nd and 4th Amendments, I have to ask what are you doing to uphold the oath you took where you swore, among other things, “… to defend the constitution from all enemies, foreign and DOMESTIC” Voicing a desire to act in violation of constitutional amendments most certainly defines him as a domestic enemy of the Constitution of the United States and therefore an enemy of the American people.
Merely stating you want to commit a crime is not always in and of itself a crime. For example, if I say I wanna go rob a bank…that is not a criminal act. If however, I begin making plans to rob a bank, or I start calling banks threatening to rob them, that would a different matter altogether.
As of yet, we have Trump saying that he wants due process to come after seizing the firearms. My hope is that he said that out of ignorance. But as far as I know he has not yet acted on it. He did not make those statements directed at any one person. It is certainly something that bears watching.
It doesn’t take too much thought to see beyond the plattitudes offered by the anti-2A crowd. “It’s just ARs.” All of the “solutions” they proffer would not have prevented the tragedy. That’s how you know it’s not their true agenda. After Adam Lanza went on his killing spree, the Left cried out for better background checks and closing the “gun show loophole.” Yet, none of that would have stopped Lanza. He didn’t buy his gun in a back alley (without a background check). He killed his mother and stole her legal (through the background checks) gun. None of the fixes they lobbied for would have prevented it.
The only thing that would have prevented the recent mass killings would have been the complete and total elimination from America of ALL semi-automatic rifles and handguns. The Left are not stupid. They know tweaking the legal age or adding X or Y to the NICS won’t stop the next tragedy. They are, as you point out, Jason, playing the game of inches. Keep tacking on limitations until the 2A sinks by regulation.
It also occurred to me that the common leftist refrain: “No one NEEDs a gun like that,” exposes a Marxist foundational philosophy. Citizens should only have what the State decides that the “need.” From each according to his ability (to pay. Hate The Rich!), to each according to his needs (as defined by the state).
Oops. Sorry. Meant to type James, but “Jason” came out. Sorry
No worries. I’m glad you agree. If we just sit around believing that politicians are going to preserve our rights and liberties, we are going to lose them.
The anti-gun plan is to take a little bite today, and another bite later. Kind of like the analogy of boiling a frog by gradually increasing the heat so he won’t notice until it’s too late. At some point, I believe gun owners will wake up and realize what is happening. I pray that a peaceful solution will occur, such as voting out politicians that violate their oath to uphold the Constitution. The only other option is armed conflict. But America has become so “Balcanized”, this civil war will not have a Mason-Dixon line dividing the combatants. Rather, it will resemble the era that came to be known as “bloody Kansas”. It was ugly and brutal. Civil wars are the very worst kind of conflict. All of the dead and wounded are members of the same country. Civilians and non-combatants will not be exempt. After it ends, hatred of the other side will linger for generations.