I believe it is the innate right of man to arm himself as he sees fit. As the Bruen decision has highlighted, the right, or more appropriately, the recognition of man to keep and bear arms has always existed within its original context.
That is, not only to protect the self, but to protect freedoms one has as a part of a free state. Of which in said free state, is made up of the people.
The otherwise recent laws and actions of the Judicial (Interest Balancing), Legislative (passing of Gun Control laws despite the 2A plain text), and Executive (recent executive orders essentially mandating the A.T.F. to make rules outside its preview) branches have shown that this country has slowly but surely moved away from a nation of liberty (by both Republicans such as Reagan with the F.O.P.A., and especially Democrats like Biden/Harris).
The plain text of Second Amendment recognizes the right, and thus protects in and of itself, an American citizen to keep and bear any arms from infringements by any branch of the Government (at any level). This includes machine guns, destructive devices (grenades, flash grenades, etc.), short barrel rifle/shotguns, and suppressors.
This next possible administration and possible Republican majority has the potential to make constitutional history. Not only to shatter the administrative/nanny state (like abolishing the A.T.F. for example)— but to regulate the Government, for the recognition of the people’s freedom!
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and TRUMP 2024!!!
This is 100% on the money. Every single gun law, including laws regarding sales, background checks, and registration, is an infringement on our human rights. Every regulation regarding the manufacture of firearms is also an infringement. 2A means that every person can own and carry any weapon without any pushback from the government. This must be restored.
Whereas the National Firearms Act of 1934 is a clear infringement to our inalienable right to keep and bear arms, whereas it is unconstitutional to tax a right enumerated in the Constitution, whereas lawful citizens of the United States are to have their rights upheld and protected by the Federal Government, the NFA should be absolutely repealed and the rights of lawful citizens to purchase, possess, and bear all types of small arms restored to the People of these United States.
In addition to the constitutional violation, lack of access to suppressors is a serious health concern. The report of a firearm can cause permanent hearing loss, and while target practicing, ear protection can mitigate this risk, hunters have to be more aware of their surroundings, and often go without.
this is a good example of the Gov. attacking the constitution instead of doing their job to uphold the constitution. It is Gov.'s role to uphold the constitution and make no laws against it.
This is 100% facts. Every post on this page has been absolutely spot on. The only thing I would add is that ammunition also be added to the protections and tax exemptions.
Agree 100% as well. Let’s stop talking about “gun control” and start talking about “crime control”.
If I were King or had a magic wand or whatever this is my “crime control” :
Felon in possession of a firearm = 25 to life, hard labor in a federal penitentiary.
Felon in possession of a firearm during a commission of a crime = 50 to life, hard labor in a federal penitentiary.
Felon in possession of a firearm during a commission of a crime that results in injury = life without possibility of parole, hard labor in a federal penitentiary.
Felon in possession of a firearm during a commission of a crime which results in death = death penalty which must be carried out within 10 years or dismissal due to evidence.
1st offense using a firearm in the commission of a crime = felony, 10 to life, state penitentiary. And as they are automatically a felon, item 2 – 4 kick in….
The purpose of the 2nd Amendment is to prevent a repressive government, yet ALL government buildings have signs that say firearms are not allowed inside. - - - ALL these signs are in violation of the 2nd Amendment and should be removed.
A convicted felon and an ex felon are two different things. In 1968 there was very few felonies and as time went on they created more and more felonies, shoot they even changed misdemeanors to felonies and were stacking people in prison. There wasnt a felony dui, check writing, ID theft etc… But all these felonies that are non violent make it unlawful for someone that was convicted the loss of their right, I also will add without Due Process. That would be a separate trial to loose those right specifically. What Im getting at is that when You are out of jail and off parole or probation all civil liberties and rights are regained and no attorney will fight for this. Possibly they will get blackballed if they do Im unsure why they allow such a gross injustice to keep playing out. All the gun control laws are repugnant to the constitution and violate human rights.
The part that gets me is the government can regulate(not really) my right and the very purpose of the 2A to have the ability to defend against a tyrannical government. It exactly states in the 2A shall not be infringed and that is from the government infringing, such as background checks o by ammo or having to show id to buy ammo. They are putting people on lists. Tracking your every move. The constitution is to limit power of the government and is place to acknowledge peoples rights.
95% are non violent crimes that the system has been labeling people for years as felons. Just to say “a felon” is wrong. Shoot we wouldn’t even be a country because our founding fathers were felons. Gun control act of 1968 is what you are referring to and only was voted on by the people for what felonies there was in 1968, it didn’t cover the changes they made after to make everything a felony. They bait and switched the people.
I agree with you. If someone is convicted of a nonviolent crime, their right to own a firearm should never be touched. They have done nothing to warrent a suspension of that right.
Ah, no, the “people” did not vote on the 68 GCA! The Dems held both houses and the presidency which passed a law.
But to backtrack a little. I agree, felon convicted of a crime of violence…any an all forms of violence to include dui injury, domestic violence, etc.
Thanks for the clarification that the people didn’t vote. That makes this law even more questionable. But how much of an injury are you expecting to take someone’s “right” away. I have seen a scratch or broken fingernail get someone labeled a felon for DUI. Also I knew someone that just pushed to get out the door and the lady said to the cops “yes he pushed me” because she was spiteful. He was given a misdemeanor domestic. That’s how all this gun control started one good reason after another when in the constitution specifically says the government cant do that. We need to go back to the constitution/ Bill of RIghts. These are inalienable and not able to be given up.