Kenneth LeFebvre's List: Second Amendment Issues

• Buckeye Firearms Foundation, Inc., an Ohio not-for profit foundation, filed a lawsuit today in the Common Pleas Court of Cuyahoga County, Ohio seeking a temporary restraining order and permanent injunction to stop the City of Cleveland from prosecuting law-abiding gun owners under local ordinances that restrict gun ownership and concealed carry (CCW).
• The legislature recognized that, like motor vehicle laws, it makes sense for firearms laws to be uniform throughout the state.
• Because local laws can only carry misdemeanor penalties, and almost every crime committed with a gun is a felony under state or federal law, the local laws were almost never used to charge criminals and instead served to disarm the victims.
• In spite of having no authority to enforce local laws restricting firearm ownership, the City of Cleveland has continued to charge and aggressively prosecute individuals who have committed no crime.
• While the city desperately needs to do a better job prosecuting criminals, they have instead focused on persecuting gun owners.
• Mayor Jackson ordered his police to continue enforcing the preempted gun laws.
• The Mayor said, 'I don't care what state law is.'

  • What arrogance! No wonder Cleveland is falling to pieces...
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• "The vast majority of police officers support a citizen's right to keep and bear arms. It's unfortunate that these fine men and women have to report to a Chief who is defying the law,"

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• The Bush brownshirt   regime revealed itself as lawless, the worst criminal organization   in American history.
• President   Obama doesn’t want to hold Bush accountable for his crimes and violations   of the Constitution, because Obama wants to retain the powers that   Bush asserted.
• The civil liberties   that Bush stole from us are now in Obama’s pocket.
• Will it turn   out that we enjoyed more liberty under Bush than we will under Obama?
• At least the Republicans left us the Second Amendment.
• William Blackstone,   the revered 18th century defender of liberty whose Commentaries   on the Laws of England was a bestseller in colonial America,   wrote that "the last auxiliary right" of free men is "having   arms for their defense." Blackstone, England’s greatest jurist,   said that the right to bear arms enables the "natural right   of resistance and self-preservation, when the sanctions of society   and laws are found insufficient to restrain the violence of oppression."
• "Gun violence"   is not something committed by the vast majority of gun owners.
• Criminals are already prohibited   from owning guns, but criminals pay no more attention to this law   than they do to laws against robbery, rape, and murder. Why do Democrats   think that disarming law-abiding citizens will disarm outlaws?
• All a gun ban would do is to create a new   criminal activity.
• England, in   violation of its unwritten constitution, banned ownership of pistols   and rifles. But now the police have to be heavily armed, because   criminals are now armed, but not law-abiding citizens.
• I remember   reading a few years after the passage of England’s gun ban that   criminals were selling submachine guns on London street corners.   The police discovered a warehouse in London filled to the brim with   machine guns that were being sold to all comers.
• So much for   gun bans. They only disarm the law-abiding and leave them defenseless.
• Gun bans also   greatly increase the crime rate. When households are armed, robbers   prefer houses where no one is home. In England, criminals are no   longer deterred from entering an occupied home. The more people   at home the better. There might be someone to rape and someone to   beat up. There is little to fear from a disarmed household.
• Their job is to appear after a crime is   committed and to investigate with a view to identifying the perpetrator.   A large number of careful studies show that private gun ownership   prevents far more crimes than police ever solve.
• Police seldom,   if ever, prevent a crime.
• In contrast,   police, especially the notorious SWAT teams, accidentally kill more   law abiding citizens than they do criminals. If anyone should be   disarmed, it is the police.
• When police become militarized, as they   increasingly are in the US, their   attitude toward the public changes from protective to hostile.
• In Maryland   recently, a SWAT team mistook the mayor and his wife for drug dealers.   A large number of armed men in black, and not identified as police,   broke into the mayor’s home, killed the family’s Labrador dogs,   and held the mayor and his wife spread eagled on the floor with   loaded automatic weapons a few inches from their heads. Fortunately   for the mayor and his wife, a local policeman happened by and informed   the paramilitary unit that it was the mayor and his wife whom the   SWAT team was terrorizing.
• most gun owners are not hunters.
• There   is a vast number of small businesses that exist because of gun ownership.   Repairs, customizing, parts, sights, brass, bullets, primers, and   powders for reloading, reloading equipment, targets, cleaning, refinishing,   engraving, it goes on and on. What would happen to these hundreds   of thousands of people, to the family businesses and to the skills   accumulated, if Americans are deprived of their Second Amendment   rights? We would have another million people deprived of livelihood   and on the streets. Would they turn to crime?
• In 1992 when   the Supreme Court revisited Roe v. Wade, the justices acknowledged   that the legal argument behind the 1973 decision legitimizing abortion   was flawed. However, the justices ruled that women had exercised   abortion rights for 19 years, and the passage of time had given   women squatters’ rights to abortions.
• Americans have   exercised Second Amendment rights for 234 years. Regardless of the   meaning of the Second Amendment, the right of adverse possession   makes gun rights final. To assault such a well-grounded right is   an act of tyranny.

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• “I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.” Barry Goldwater 1964
• JPFO’s “Goody Guns” project really started to smoke some of these weak-willed fence sitters out of their nooks and crannies.
• our opponents (more accurately our enemies) are insidious liars. They are no “loyal opposition”. They are traitors to the foundational basis of America. They would utterly erase the Bill of Rights by turning “We The People” into a groveling pack of unarmed gerbils.
• “Moderate” gun owners are being played for suckers by the gun prohibitionists. The so-called “moderate” and “responsible” approach has us staring at a centralized registration of all firearms owners within the next four years.
• What part of their agenda is unclear to you? Lenin did it. Stalin did it. Hitler did it. Mao did it. Idi Amin did it. Pol Pot did it. And the Turks did it to the Armenians before the others.
• “They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week, or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house?”   Patrick Henry 1775
• Has Paine’s wisdom been proven? Look at the world today! Disarmed victims sprawled across killing fields in nearly every quarter of the world. Thank you, “gun control”.
• If the light doesn’t go on? Distance yourself from that person. He or she will be nothing but trouble to you in a future where sides may have to be taken.
• "Arms in the hands of the citizens may be used at individual discretion for the defense of the country, the overthrow of tyranny or private self-defense."
• That was lunatic gun nut John Adams, the second President of the United States. Gee, John, no mention of “hunters’ rights”?
• “The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is its natural manure." Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence and third President of the United States.
• the Gun Control Act of 1968 was copied directly from Nazi law (Read "Gun Control“, Gateway to Tyranny).
• "Americans need never fear their government because of the advantage of being armed, which the Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation."
• "Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are ruined.”
• "Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed, as they are in almost every kingdom in Europe. The supreme power in America cannot enforce unjust laws by the sword, because the whole of the people are armed, and constitute a force superior to any band of regular troops."
• ”A Government resting on a minority, is an aristocracy not a Republic, and could not be safe with a numerical and physical force against it, without a standing army, and enslaved press, and a disarmed populace.”

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• Congressman Eliot Engel, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, wrote a letter signed by 53 Members of Congress urging President Obama to “return to enforcement of the law banning imports of assault weapons, which was previously enforced during the administrations of Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton.” The letter was also led by Congressman Michael Castle (R-DE) and Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY).

  • See? Republicans are just as bad as Democrats.
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• “The alarming prevalence of imported assault weapons in the US has put our nation’s police officers at risk.

  • Legally imported weapons only put criminals at risk. A legal ban will have no effect on illegal imports.
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• 5,661 people died in Mexico in 2008 alone as a result of drug-related violence.

  • Legalizing drugs will prevent most of these deaths.
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• Over 90% of firearms confiscated yearly in Mexico orginate in the United States.

  • Disarming innocent Americans should not be done in order to reduce crime in a FOREIGN country!
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• Michael N. Castle (R-DE)

  • Vote him out!
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• a rebellion against the growing dominance of federal control is beginning to spread at the state level.
• "This particular 111th Congress is the biggest bunch of over-reachers and underachievers we've ever had in Congress,"
• "A sixth-grader should realize you can't borrow money to pay off your debt, and that is the Obama administration's answer for a stimulus package,"
• Particularly disturbing to many state legislators are the increasing number of "unfunded mandates" that have proliferated in social welfare programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, in which bills passed by Congress dictate policy to the states without providing funding.
• "We need to return government back down to the people, to keep government as close to the local people as possible."
• Burges told WND she is concerned that the overreaching of federal powers could lead to new legislation aimed at confiscating weapons from citizens or encoding ammunition.
• "The Real ID Act was so broadly written that we are afraid that it involves the potential for "mission-creep," that could easily involve confiscation of firearms and violations of the Second Amendment,"
• "We are a sovereign state in Arizona, not a branch of the federal government, and we need to be treated as such

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• Obama and Biden would repeal the Tiahrt Amendment, which restricts the ability of local law enforcement to access important gun trace information

  • This amendement authorizes local law enforcement agencies to access the gun trace database, when they are investigating a crime. The only restriction is that it would deny them access for "fishing expeditions." To repeal the Tiahrt Amendment would be to give all LEOs the ability to harrass law-abiding citizens who happen to have weapons. If a person is involved in a crime, there is nothing in the Tiahrt Amendment that would prevent investigators from accessing the gun trace database.
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• closing the gun show loophole
• They also support making the expired federal Assault Weapons Ban permanent.
• making guns in this country childproof

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• "The   strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and   bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves from tyranny   in government."   ~ Thomas Jefferson
• Holder has   stated his belief that no one under the age of 21 should ever have   access to a firearm. Of course he would not extend this prohibition   to servants of the state, specifically those in the military. He   would have no problem implementing the desires of the state on others,   at gunpoint.
• The fact the state has no problem   training and arming violent criminals and gang members for deployment   on America’s streets, should make all who believe in freedom   very, very afraid.
• The message   here is abundantly clear: the state has no problem with criminals   (birds of a feather you know) having guns, explosives, and training   in the use of both, as long as they are willing to support the state.   It does have a problem with anyone arming themselves who might seek   to limit the state and its unconstitutional, criminal pursuits.

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• Many people crave a Utopia
• However, if realism is employed it will be seen that a true Utopia is an impossibility
• Well, there seems to be an element of the Utopia seeker within the ranks of gun grabbers, apart that is from a lust for pure control. Maybe it can simply be called naivety too although that is probably being way too generous. They propound this "simple" (sic) approach which suggests that "getting guns off the streets" will solve everything and suddenly turn society into a realm of peace and tranquility, but conveniently forgetting the basics of human behavior.
• Would a gun ban suddenly eradicate those with evil intent - the criminals? No. Would a gun ban stop those very criminals from acquiring firearms? No.
• Would a gun ban leave law abiding people vulnerable to armed attack? Most certainly. Figures in disarmed UK and Australia tend to bear this out.
• Sadly, the vast majority of those who would seek to disarm the citizen of the right to self defence, have for the most part little to fear themselves. They live a very protected existence all but free of encountering the situations the commoner might well have to face
• Within a mere 60 seconds a mugging attack can be complete and the victim/victims possibly shot to avoid any witnesses, and the best law enforcement can do is appear after the event, gather forensic evidence and call the hospital or coroner.
• everyone has an innate right of self defense
• the only logical solution really is to be able to meet an armed threat on equal terms, by the armed citizen.
• The Second Amendment saw no Utopia - instead it laid out that the right to keep and bear arms was not to be infringed, knowing that not only was self defence a right but also that the common man should have a means to resist tyranny.
• We cannot and never will achieve a Utopia

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• My neighbors   are the salt of the earth, and although they probably would not   recognize the term, are classic libertarians. They take care of   their own affairs, never bother anyone, and suddenly appear if help   is needed. They recognize government for what it is: an albatross   around the neck of freedom and a resource-eating machine of oppression.
• People of honest   character have no problem with the private ownership of firearms   by honest citizens.
• The disarming of the American populace is an   act that is/has been initiated and endorsed by criminals and tyrants   and supported by the ignorant, the cowardly, and educated fools.
• The majority   who claim to love the 2A, continue to support criminals and tyrants,   even when presented the alternative of liberty loving constitutionalists   such as Ron Paul. Supporting a "winner" continues to be   more important to them than liberty.
• Don’t make the mistake of believing   them to be men/women of character, and make damn sure they are not   protecting your flank when the curtain goes up!

  • It would be smart, I think, to find your local Ron Paul supporters and get acquainted.
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• A criminal/tyrant   seeks to have us disarmed for obvious reasons: it is much easier   to steal from and/or enslave a disarmed man/woman than it is one   who is armed with the means and the determination to protect their   property and to remain free.
• The cowardly,   the ignorant, and educated fools, ignore history and believe that   law enforcement can protect all from harm, even though the police   are only minutes away when help is needed immediately.

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• What a crock;   believing the fantastically wealthy drug cartels actually secure   their weapons from America is analogous to taking a hamburger to   a steak dinner. The drug cartels use their millions, if not billions,   to purchase some of the finest weaponry that can be had, far exceeding   the firepower of their state-armed opponents in both Mexico and   the US.
• To believe these weapons came from weapons that are currently legal   in this country is preposterous and an obvious lie.
• Mr. Holder   has no fear of armed drug cartel members; his fear is a well-armed   citizenry awakening to the tyranny now running rampant in our government!
• This onerous piece of legislation would prohibit   from private ownership such vile weapons as the Ruger 10/22 and   Hi-Point carbine. I can assure you any drug runner worth his salt   would be embarrassed and laughed out of the hood were he to appear   with either of these weapons!
• Of course also   outlawed with this proposed legislation would be any high capacity   (hi-cap) magazines for both rifle and pistol. I have yet to have   any of these bureaucrats explain to me how the 11^th round   fired is much more dangerous than the first 10.
• A February   20, 2009 State Department memo stated, "...with cartels employing   automatic weapons and grenades." Everyone with the exception   of new presidents and attorney generals are aware neither automatic   weapons nor grenades are legal in this country. But, this is what   we must endure when we elect "anointed" people to high   office.
• Obviously lost   on our new administration is the fact drug cartels with millions   of dollars at their disposal have no trouble buying mayors, police   officers, judges and even presidents; I’m sure obtaining weapons   including grenades, fully automatic weapons, and rocket launchers   present no problems.
• To believe   the illegal confiscation and outlawing of legally obtained weapons   from those who believe in their God-given right to protect what   is theirs, is ignorance in the extreme, or the simple desire to   protect tyrannical government officials as they move to deprive   citizens of their freedom. Any other reason stated by these criminals   is a damnable lie.

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• Let’s take a look at the silver lining in the cloud that is gun confiscation.
• 65 million potential customers for black market guns is an awfully attractive business opportunity. And used-to-be gun owners will be seriously motivated buyers.
• Since the Federal Government won’t be able to license or tax illicit guns (just like they don’t tax crack cocaine, or pot, or trailer park meth) guns will be cheaper right off the bat!
• black market Berretta submachine guns (not simply semi autos) were available on the cheery British streets for a paltry $320 U.S. dollars!
• The lower day-to-day overhead of the black market gun seller also means cheaper guns to you.
• Working out of an old Econoline van in a back alley is much, much cheaper. So you, the eager buyer, won’t have a whole added set of costs passed along to you.
• So, you mothers and fathers out there, gun confiscation is good because it opens up another potential career for Jenny or Johnny. Especially at the Federal level. Yes, as BATFE agents!
• Another career that will certainly benefit from gun confiscation is being a politician!
• And now look at the potential for extra sources of income for cops, BATFE Agents (doncha love ‘em?), FBI snipers, and all those underpaid politicians. Bribes, my fellow Americans! Bribes! Since the black market in banned firearms will be so lucrative, every cop on the block, every BATFE Agent in his Darth Vader duds, every pencil necked geek politician will have lots of expendable cash to pump back into the economy.
• This won’t be like booze Prohibition. BATFE agents aren’t the pure of heart “Untouchables” of Elliot Ness days. These goons (who brought you government sponsored murder at Ruby Ridge and Waco) are already corrupt beyond redemption. Any black marketeer worth his salt should be able to come to a very comfortable “understanding” with his local BATFE agent.

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• The country has a population of six million, but there are estimated to be at least two million publicly-owned firearms, including about 600,000 automatic rifles and 500,000 pistols.
• They are given an M-57 assault rifle and 24 rounds of ammunition which they are required to keep at home.
• Women do not have to own firearms, but are encouraged to.
• But despite the wide ownership and availability of guns, violent crime is extremely rare.
• There are only minimal controls at public buildings and politicians rarely have police protection.

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• Supporters   of the 2A best come to their senses and realize very quickly that   the only support we have for the right to keep and bear arms is   ourselves. Depending on others, especially politicians and judges   will prove fatal. In the words of Karl Rove, "Where else are   we going to go?" The fall at the end of the ride is going to   be rough.

• Buckeye Firearms Association has now received word from ODOT Assistant Legal Counsel Heather Sullivan that "the districts have reported all of the signs are down", and in fact that the last signs were removed earlier today.
• we are pleased to be able to report that these state facilities should now be in full compliance with state law.

• I dare say that too many people have no clue as to what America is and what makes America great
• Is America going down the YouTubes, and, if so, why? I believe the answer is yes and I believe the reason is because we no longer know who we are or what we stand for.
• Many of us have become selfish and ignorant, which inevitably leads to graft and corruption.
• Too many people today have a false idea of what the Second Amendment really is. They believe it is a right given to us by the government. That is false.
• The Second Amendment, like all the amendments in the Bill of Rights, were bestowed upon us by our creator and the government's sole purpose is to protect those inalienable rights.
• The government's job is to protect us from each other and from foreign powers. The US Constitution is the document that binds the hands of the government. It restricts the powers of the government and makes them subservient to the people.
• But too many in government no longer serve as our protector, and they are rapidly becoming our oppressor.
• It's time to put the government back into its rightful place as protectors of its citizens instead of oppressors of the people.
• "A Tribute to America"
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• It’s to be noted that Ted Bundy killed roughly as many people without a gun.
• This is the same Eric Holder who told Judge Andrew Napolitano that Elian Gonzalez “was not taken at the point of a gun.”  The pictorial evidence on the left makes Holder’s claim very difficult to swallow.
• Whether the gun-grabbing whackjobs believe it or not, our founding fathers actually understood a world of heinous violence.
• There seems to be two sorts of whackjobs involved in this debate: those who commit heinous acts of murder and those who would prevent people from being able to defend themselves from the former sort of whackjob. 

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