State, local and jurisdictional-level actions related to gun-control (Post-Newtown)

[FlagDayNCO]

I did see that Pennsylvania has something in the works to retain rights within the Commonwealth. If the recent election is an indicator, I am concerned how the politicians will move on this.

Something that is coming to the surface is the medical/ health perspective. The Feds are applying pressure on the health care professionals to angle in on who has guns within the household.

One of the radio talk show hosts mentioned the VA being used as part of the mental health reporting requirements. Remember when the Defense spending was held up until they revised the wording concerning veterans ownership of firearms? Even though it was promised that no vet would ever have to give up their right to own a firearm, I see this coming back around.

Several PS members mentioned the danger of getting that PTSD designation; disability be damned.

Yes, I too see the kids being labeled if they live in a household with firearms.

Pennsylvania used to have signs that read "America Begins Here", but the Liberals in Jersey cried about it to the Feds.

[GratefulCitizen]

Utah escalates: http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews...y-firearms-act

[ZonieDiver]

Originally Posted by Badger52

Something that still brings a smile to my face came from the filming pre-election of the big glad-handing dinner the NRA holds to 'vet' who will be "their" candidate. All the Republican hopefuls were there, and nearly all said the same basic (obligatory) thing, such as:

"Yes, I remember going hunting with my father..... blah."
"I remember, growing up, shooting tin cans with a .22 with my brother... blah."
"I'm not the guy that got shot by Dick Cheney....blah."
Et cetera, ad nauseum.

I got a big kick out of Fred Thompson's response at that dinner when he stepped to the podium and gave his take on the Second Amendment to the NRA mandarins:

"I own alot of guns. I'm not gonna tell you what kind, how many, or where they are. It's nobody else's business."

And that, was that.

Fred Thompson! He doesn't make enough money from the ever-present re-runs of "Law and Order" - and his Senate retirement... he has to shill for "Reverse Mortgages" on TV. To think, the clown ran for POTUS.

[Badger52]

Originally Posted by ZonieDiver

Fred Thompson! He doesn't make enough money from the ever-present re-runs of "Law and Order" - and his Senate retirement... he has to shill for "Reverse Mortgages" on TV. To think, the clown ran for POTUS.

Yep, that's the one. But it was still the right answer. He's not hawking commemorative coins at 0300... yet.

[Badger52]

Originally Posted by FlagDayNCO

Something that is coming to the surface is the medical/ health perspective. The Feds are applying pressure on the health care professionals to angle in on who has guns within the household.

One of the radio talk show hosts mentioned the VA being used as part of the mental health reporting requirements. Remember when the Defense spending was held up until they revised the wording concerning veterans ownership of firearms? Even though it was promised that no vet would ever have to give up their right to own a firearm, I see this coming back around.

Several PS members mentioned the danger of getting that PTSD designation; disability be damned.

What about a civilian victim of a violent crime, who could undergo some level of post-traumatic stress & even receive some counseling over loss of family members in that crime or what happened to them, who decide that next time it'll be different and take steps toward owning the responsibility to protect themselves? Are they now ticking time bombs who become "prohibited persons?"

This is why the people screaming on the privacy front insist on having it that someone must be adjudicated as a threat for a reason. It is a terribly difficult blade with more than one edge, but "see something say something" medical information passed to the DoJ for a decision based on that bureaucrat's boss's position on keeping firearms out of the hands of the peasantry is not a good idea.

Once again, Chris Muir gets a twist on it.

[Ret10Echo]

Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (cspoa) has a running list of Sheriffs that have come forward concerning any pending Federal attempt to distort or impinge upon the 2nd Amendment.

Unsurprising that Western States lead the pack...

Currently 90 on the list. If you know any of them or are in their jurisdiction you should give a plug of support.

Here

[Dusty]

Originally Posted by ZonieDiver

Fred Thompson! He doesn't make enough money from the ever-present re-runs of "Law and Order" - and his Senate retirement... he has to shill for "Reverse Mortgages" on TV. To think, the clown ran for POTUS.

I wouldn't care if he was selling Shamwows from the Oval Office if he was POTUS, now.

[Ret10Echo]

Originally Posted by Dusty

I wouldn't care if he was selling Shamwows from the Oval Office if he was POTUS, now.

I'd prefer if the current occupant would do that and leave the "leading" and "governing" to those who know how to do that.

[Dusty]

Originally Posted by Ret10Echo

I'd prefer if the current occupant would do that and leave the "leading" and "governing" to those who know how to do that.

I'm in on that, too.

[Badger52]

Milwaukee COUNTY Sheriff's take on right & responsibility of self-defense:

In his latest radio spot, Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. tells residents personal safety isn't a spectator sport anymore, and "I need you in the game."

"With officers laid off and furloughed, simply calling 911 and waiting is no longer your best option," Clarke intones.

"You could beg for mercy from a violent criminal, hide under the bed, or you can fight back."

Clarke urges listeners to take a firearm safety course and handle a firearm "so you can defend yourself until we get there."

"You have a duty to protect yourself and your family. We're partners now. Can I count on you?"

LINK here.

It will be intersting to see if Obersturmbahnfuehrer "My officers will prone your law-abiding ass out on the ground" Flynn of the city's PD responds.

[TkdGunter]

Wow, us Hoosiers are good for something besides growing corn, like preserving the second amendment!

"Gun law nullification passes unanimously"

http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com...ion-ordinance/

"All federal firearms acts, laws, orders, rules, regulations - past, present or future... are hereby declared to be invalid in this county, shall not be recognized by this county, are specifically rejected by this county, and shall be considered null and void and of no effect in this county.

[ddoering]

Insurrections begin at the grassroots level.......

[Team Sergeant]

Originally Posted by ddoering

Insurrections begin at the grassroots level.......

I think there's an app for that now......

[Sigaba]

Originally Posted by TkdGunter

Wow, us Hoosiers are good for something besides growing corn, like preserving the second amendment!

"Gun law nullification passes unanimously"

http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com...ion-ordinance/

"All federal firearms acts, laws, orders, rules, regulations - past, present or future... are hereby declared to be invalid in this county, shall not be recognized by this county, are specifically rejected by this county, and shall be considered null and void and of no effect in this county.

How about that. A law that mandates "burn before reading."

What could possibly go wrong?

[Team Sergeant]

Originally Posted by Sigaba

How about that. A law that mandates "burn before reading."

What could possibly go wrong?

In regards to the Second Amendment I think it's a great idea, a line in the sand.

And what could go wrong? It's better than politicians making unilateral decisions for the people. What could go wrong with that sort of decision making? Ask Saddam Hussein, oh shite, you can't they hung him.