I wrote to Sen. Simpson when Congress was considering the reciprocity law that would allow cc in all 50 states if you had a valid ccp in any state. He wrote back saying he didn't want to violate "state's rights". He might as well have said he didn't want to anger the tooth fairy. Truck drivers would especially benefit from a reciprocity law as they have to drive across several states. So would retirees driving their motor homes. I would love to be able to carry when I visit my folksin the People's Republik of Kalifornia.Ya, that really stinks. I have family that carries state to state with only their federal/police ID.
Ya, that really stinks. I have family that carries state to state with only their federal/police ID.
The ATF spokeswoman has lost her mind. Since when is a law not a law unless the implementing agency has passed a Rule in the CFR?
There is no action to take when it comes to LEOSA, no Rule to promulgate, no databases or standardized IDs needed. The only action required is to take no action if a LEO has ID issued by his agency.
In response to Ruby Ridge, in the findings of the congressional subcommittee, there was a proposition to dissolve the ATF. This is an agency that must continually justify its existence lest people come to the obvious conclusion that we have no need whatsoever for them. It's too bad Congress didn't follow up on that recommendation. We have as much need for the BATFE as we do for the UN.
Oh absolutely, I agree. Lets abolish the BATFE! That way we can give alcohol to children over the age of 12, cigarettes to anyone who can breathe on their own, a gun to every single person who has an index finger, and import/export high explosives to people who think a blasting cap is a kind of ball-point pen!In response to Ruby Ridge, in the findings of the congressional subcommittee, there was a proposition to dissolve the ATF. This is an agency that must continually justify its existence lest people come to the obvious conclusion that we have no need whatsoever for them. It's too bad Congress didn't follow up on that recommendation. We have as much need for the BATFE as we do for the UN.
A myopic argument indeed. We don't need the ATF to enforce these laws, the police do it just fine. When they pass another unconstitutional law against your Glock and the ATF comes to enforce it, what will you do then?idahomilitia wrote:Oh absolutely, I agree. Lets abolish the BATFE! That way we can give alcohol to children over the age of 12, cigarettes to anyone who can breathe on their own, a gun to every single person who has an index finger, and import/export high explosives to people who think a blasting cap is a kind of ball-point pen!In response to Ruby Ridge, in the findings of the congressional subcommittee, there was a proposition to dissolve the ATF. This is an agency that must continually justify its existence lest people come to the obvious conclusion that we have no need whatsoever for them. It's too bad Congress didn't follow up on that recommendation. We have as much need for the BATFE as we do for the UN.
It makes PERFECT sense.
BrianEMT wrote:A myopic argument indeed. We don't need the ATF to enforce these laws, the police do it just fine. When they pass another unconstitutional law against your Glock and the ATF comes to enforce it, what will you do then?idahomilitia wrote:Oh absolutely, I agree. Lets abolish the BATFE! That way we can give alcohol to children over the age of 12, cigarettes to anyone who can breathe on their own, a gun to every single person who has an index finger, and import/export high explosives to people who think a blasting cap is a kind of ball-point pen!In response to Ruby Ridge, in the findings of the congressional subcommittee, there was a proposition to dissolve the ATF. This is an agency that must continually justify its existence lest people come to the obvious conclusion that we have no need whatsoever for them. It's too bad Congress didn't follow up on that recommendation. We have as much need for the BATFE as we do for the UN.
It makes PERFECT sense.
A very idealistic view of a very criminal organization. Let's make this clear. The 1938 firearms act is one of the most unconstitutional laws ever passed and a flagrant violation of the 2nd Ammendment. It was passed because of yet another idiotic act, the Prohibition era which created a criminal element that used automatic weapons to wack each other. The 2nd Ammendment was not created so you can carry your Glock into Walmart, it was created to maintain a balance of powers between the governed and the government. Either the people should possess automatic weapons or the government should give them up..I'd be happy with either solution.Granted, there are certain regulations that are imposed that I do not exactly enjoy myself, however it is undeniable that a majority of them are probably "good for you". Nothing the ATF does is unconstitutional or it wouldn't have happened.
The second and tenth counts are equally defective. The right there specified is that of "bearing arms for a lawful purpose." This is not a right granted by the Constitution. Neither is it in any manner dependent upon that instrument for its existence. The second amendment declares that it shall not be infringed; but this, as has been seen, means no more than that it shall not be infringed by Congress. This is one of the amendments that has no other effect than to restrict the powers of the national government, leaving the people to look for their protection against any violation by their fellow-citizens of the rights it recognizes, to what is called..."internal police."
Wow!
In response I would say I don't know any ATF agents, thankfully. If I did, I would tell them what I think of their career choice (I might be graphic)and wish all the plagues of the apocolypse on them. The ATF is an evil, oppressive, and unconstitutional agency enforcing unconstitutional laws. Gunowners in the know rightfully despise and scorn these thugs. They enforce the unconstitutional 1938 firearms act, tobacco is legal, prohibition has been rescinded, the Treasury department doesn't need armed thugs any more than the IRS does. Let's see, is there anything else?
Oh yes, they arrested my good friend Col. Wayne Fincher (a militia commander like myself) for the perfectly constitutional activity of designinga machinegun for the Washington County Militia of Arkansas. They entrapped Randy Weaver with trumped up charges that resulted in a standoff that killed his wife and 14 year old son.
So yes, every patriotic American hates the BATF (busy ambushing terrified families) like God hates sin. They should be dissolved, their members indicted and imprisoned.
In my meek, humble opinion
CPT James Ambrose
Idaho Citizens' Constitutional Militia
Commanding Officer
http://www.idahomilitia1.com
Other than the fact that it will never happen, the ATF is just another federal agency that not only CREATES regulations, but also cracks down to enforce them for the good of the AMERICAN PEOPLE. This involves the use of a FEDERAL jurisdiction to monitor and track interstate activity of these regulated substances and firearms.