Category Archives: Quote of the Day

9th Circuit Gets One Right (for now)

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The panel affirmed the district court’s summary judgment for Todd Yukutake and David Kikukawa in their action seeking declaratory and injunctive relief to prevent the Attorney General of Hawaii from enforcing two provisions of Hawaii’s firearms laws on the ground that the provisions violate the Second Amendment.

First, plaintiffs challenged the constitutionality of Hawaii Revised Statutes § 134-2(e), which provides a narrow time window (originally 10 days, and now 30 days) within which to acquire a handgun after obtaining the requisite permit. The permit application process includes a background check. Second, plaintiffs challenged § 134-3 to the extent that, as part of Hawaii’s firearms registration process, it requires a gun owner, within five days of acquiring a firearm, to physically bring the gun to a police station for inspection. The district court concluded that the challenged aspects of both provisions were facially unconstitutional under the Second Amendment and
permanently enjoined their enforcement.

Daniel P. Collins
9th Circuit Judge
March 14, 2025
YUKUTAKE V. LOPEZ

While I am happy this outrageous law has been overturned, I don’t expect it to last. As I recall, and Copilot agrees:

So far, it seems that when the Ninth Circuit has ruled a firearms law unconstitutional, the full en banc panel has later reversed that decision.

There has been an appeal for an en banc hearing. And as outrageous as this law is, I do not have high hopes of the law being overturned.

It is important to note that it took over TWO YEARS, for them to deliver this appeals court verdict. The lawsuit was initially filed in October of 2019! A right delayed is a right denied.

It was interesting, as long as I could tolerate it, to read the dissent. The contortions to reach the desired conclusions are epic.

You Talk the Talk, But Will you Make Them Walk the Walk?

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The US Justice Department’s top civil rights official said the division is considering making gun rights a formal priority, in a significant shift from its traditional focus.

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said in an interview with Bloomberg that the department is reviewing whether certain state and local gun control measures infringe on citizens’ rights.“The Second Amendment is one of the constitutional rights we are committed to defending,” Dhillon said. “We’re adding that to our analysis where states are violating constitutional rights.”

She declined to name specific jurisdictions under review but added, “I think it’s all pretty obvious where people’s rights are being violated.”

 Myles Miller
May 9, 2025
Trump’s DOJ Weighs Gun Rights as a Focus for Civil Rights Division

I won’t believe it until I see some politicians being hauled away to prison in orange jumpsuits. We less talk and a lot more action.

What Color is the Sky in His Universe?

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Being armed to your toes seems unlikely to do anything but escalate the dangers for you.

Kwame Anthony Appiah
New York Times’ ethics columnist
May 8, 2025
Why Are More Democrats Becoming New Gun Owners? A New Trend?

It would be fun to watch Appiah try convincing a police officer, a surviving mass shooting victim, or a home invasion survivor of this.

I’ll Take That in a Flashlight Please

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For the first time, scientists detected negative light in human history. The discovery, known as “darker than darkness,” tests the basic understanding of natural light phenomena. Research opportunities in quantum physics have expanded through the discovery of negative frequency photons, which hold potential implications that enhance our understanding of the universe.

Edwin O.
May 7, 2025
“It’s darker than darkness” ― Negative light spotted for the first time in human history

I think it would be cool to have a flashlight that projected negative light. You could “shine” it at your floor, wall, etc. and make it appear as a black featureless hole in your living room. You could tell your kids you are getting rid of the dog and “shine” it at Fido sleeping in the corner.

Or how about a laser pointer to play with your cat?

But the best use would be to shine it on your face for a Halloween mask.

Another Brick in the Wall

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Today’s ruling is yet another critical FPC win against an immoral and unconstitutional age-based gun ban. We look forward to restoring the Second Amendment rights of all peaceable adults throughout the United States.

Brandon Combs
President of the Firearms Policy Coalition
January 30, 2025
Appeals Court Strikes Down Federal Law Barring Gun Sales to Adults Under 21 – Newsweek

For some time, I have been watching the lawsuits against laws prohibiting 18 -> 20-year-olds from purchasing handguns. At first, I was a little annoyed that resources were put into this effort. Laws restricting magazine capacity and “assault weapons” affect far more people. But I have come to agree with this allocation of resources.

It should be a relatively easy win. These people are considered adults in almost all other areas of law and constitutionally protected rights. Another win will be another brick in the wall and make the entire wall stronger.

Well, Duh!

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The fact that the cutting edge of firearms technology can shoot off in directions old laws never foresaw is inevitable—so, it seems, is the predilection of gun-control types to try to ban anything new.

Frank Miniter
May 6, 2025
How Innovations from Firearms-Related Companies Impact Our Freedom | An Official Journal Of The NRA

Well, of course anything new. Because they want to ban everything. Everything old, everything now, and everything new.

Cowards?

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Nope. I couldn’t care less if you own guns. As long as you’re not pointing one at me, you can own your guns AND keep your dick (small as it is).

Melissa ✡️🌻🇺🇸🫶🏻 (@TheBookN3rd)
Posted on X on September 04, 2024.

It’s not only another Markley’s Law Monday; it is another science denier (see also here and here)!

As is common with people like this, their account no longer exists. I suspect they are cowards and would rather run than face the criticism of making such a childish insult.

Further support for the coward’s hypothesis is their lack of interest in being the first one in the stack while going door-to-door to take all the guns.

Escape From the City

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Thank you for doing this.

I look forward to Boomershoot every year. This is my opportunity to get out of the city.

Boomershooter
May 2, 2025

This was just someone who came up to me to express his appreciation for Boomershoot. I did not get his name.

Almost Unfathomable Polling Numbers for Democrats

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President Donald Trump has gotten some truly horrible historical polling across the past couple weeks, but if it makes him feel any better … he’s not alone.

The Democrats are doing pitifully as well in the polling, and CNN data guru Harry Enten pointed out a few key areas there in a segment on the network on Thursday.

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Enten showed that in April of 2024, 80% of Democrats believed Democratic leadership would do the right thing when it comes to the economy. Now that number has dropped to 39%.

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That is the lowest number by far in Gallup polling. The lowest previous was just 60% which is 21 points higher than this.

Brian Linder
April 27, 2025
Polling shows ‘a revolt’ in Democratic party: ‘Almost unfathomable’

See also Democrats Accused of Being ‘Out of Touch’ as Youth Support Hits New Low: Poll

I think almost all politicians, Republican and Democrat, should be prosecuted. Apparently, a lot of other people are unhappy with politicians, too.

We live in interesting times.

Fake, But Accurate

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Attributed to the Brady Campaign
2013

This meme was falsely attributed to The Brady Campaign. It is still accurate. This is a valid conclusion of the result of their desired gun policies.

It makes you realize there is some seriously sick thinking going on in the anti-self-defense organizations.

See also this analysis. It explains why we can conclude it is not a creation of the Brady Campaign. It is also not from another anti-gun organization.

Bring Them to Justice

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Attorneys general from Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming are joining forces to support the creation of a Second Amendment task force. This initiative is led by West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McClusky.

Idaho Attorney General Raul Garcia emphasized the importance of the Second Amendment. “The Second Amendment is not aspirational. It is a binding contract written by the founders to secure individual liberty,” he said.

The task force aims to use litigation to challenge gun control laws. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi supports the creation of this task force. Earlier this month, Bondi highlighted the task force’s role in using legal means to combat gun control legislation.

NonStop Local
April 24, 2025
Idaho, Montana, Wyoming AGs join push for Second Amendment task force | Billings News | kulr8.com

All the better to bring the anti-civil rights people to justice.

Mostly True

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Throughout history, many theories have been propounded as to the black robes worn by judges. Some say they provide a symbol of the authority and power conferred by the state, while others suggest they foster uniformity and promote the concept that justice remains blind. Judges like Katzmann and his First Circuit cohorts, however, bring modern clarity to the garb, as it seems the real symbolism behind the black robe is the death and mourning of our Constitution.

Darwin Nercesian
April 24, 2025
Court Upholds MA AR-15 Ban, Sparks Outrage

While he has a point, this is not true of all the judges. I could agree even if he said most judges. But not all.

Non-resident California Carry Permits

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Thanks to a preliminary injunction in the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) case CRPA v. LASD, starting Tuesday, April 22, non-resident SAF members can apply for a California carry permit.

Second Amendment Foundation
April 22, 2025
CA NON-RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR CARRY PERMIT STARTING APRIL 22

For complete instructions on how to apply, you can view the order here.

The requirements are burdensome, but it is a way to legally carry in California. Here are some of the requirements:

  • You must identify the make, model and serial number of the handgun(s) you plan to carry in California.
  • All guns must be California legal.
  • You must complete an approved training course.
  • You must pass a live fire test for each gun you plan to carry.
  • You must be interviewed.
  • The Local Issuing Authority may require a psychological examination.
  • You must be fingerprinted.

As said by SAF Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb, “It is one more step in our crusade to win firearms freedom one lawsuit at a time.”

Hiding Their Childish Insults

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Nobody is asking you to do that and nobody is coming for your guns.

We just want you nuts to stop murdering children in schools with your phallic overcompensation guns.

RealRegularAmerican🇺🇸 @RealRegAmerican
Posted on X, August 27, 2024

It’s not only another Markley’s Law Monday; it is another science denier (see also here and here)!

But, as you might expect, with someone unable to defend their position, they resort to childish insults. Their posts are “protected” from being viewed by anyone he does not allow.

And, only if he has his head in the sand can he believe no one is coming for your guns.

Taxpay Money Was Used to Infringe Upon Our Rights

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The revelation that USAID likely financed efforts to undermine the Second Amendment, even if indirectly, is yet another example of taxpayer money being weaponized against American citizens. Rather than focusing on its intended mission of foreign aid and development, the agency instead became a conduit for far-Left political activism.

Susanne Edward
 April 24, 2025
How The Federal Government Secretly Funded Gun-Control Groups | An Official Journal Of The NRA

People need to go to jail over this.

Stroke of the Pen, Deletion of Bill of Rights

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Newly uncovered guidance from the Justice Department claims the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) allows federal law enforcement officers to enter the houses of suspected gang members without a warrant and remove them from the country without any judicial review.

C.J. Ciaramella
April 25, 2025
Pam Bondi says “alien enemies” can be deported without judicial review

A copy of the DOJ document and attachments referred to is here.

Among other things, the document says:

For purposes of this guidance memorandum, an “Alien Enemy” under the Proclamation and 50 U.S.C. § 21 is a person who is: (1) fourteen years of age or older; (2) not a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States; (3) a citizen of Venezuela; and ( 4) a member of the hostile enemy Tren de Aragua, as determined by reference to Form AEA-21A, titled, “Alien Enemies Act: Alien Enemy Validation Guide,” attached to this memorandum.

Determining if someone meets the requirements of item (4) above only requires a law enforcement officer and their supervisor’s signatures. It is claimed there is no access to judicial review of this determination. I see no mention of penalties for false findings.

This is asking for abuse. Imagine President Gavin Newsom getting a similar law regarding domestic terrorists passed through a democrat majority Congress and Senate. Then he declares members of the NRA as qualifying for a one-way trip to Gitmo.

But you might claim that would be different because the 2nd Amendment is a specific enumerated right. The right of association is also an enumerated right. If the organization is involved in criminal activities, does that mean all members are automatically criminals? Suppose the NRA is found to have been engaged in criminal activity. Are all NRA members then criminals as well?

If item (4) is not satisfied, they can still be legally deported. This is because they are not a citizen or legal permanent resident. But in this case judicial review is required. So how is the judicial review eliminated by getting the signatures of two law enforcement people?

I am not a lawyer, but this seems to be, constitutionally, highly suspect.

Holding Our Rights Hostage

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Our rights should not be held hostage by the failure of Democrats to control crime in the cities they run. Baltimore, one of the cities suing Glock, is a perfect example. That city represents 9% of Maryland’s population, but 38% of the state’s gun-related homicide. Ya guys, sure, Glock did this to you.

Kostas Moros @MorosKostas
Posted on X, April 24, 2025

This type of thing happens so often. You might think they let crime run rampant on purpose, so they have an excuse to ban guns.

Okay. Sure. That is one of the leading hypotheses as to why the crime rates are so high. The other promising hypothesis is the culture in Democrat run cities is defective.

Dumb as a Fence Post

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I’m not surprised:

DNC chair roasts vice chair David Hogg over plans to dump $20M into back insurgent primary candidate

Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin publicly rebuked DNC vice chair David Hogg Thursday over his plans to dump $20 million into backing insurgent primary candidates despite being a leader of the party apparatus.

“Let me be clear. No DNC officer should ever attempt to influence the outcome of a primary election on behalf of an incumbent or challenger,” Martin, 51, told DNC members during a call.

“If you want to challenge incumbents, you can do that. Just not as an officer of the DNC.”

Hogg is not very bright.

I’m looking forward to the time he is fired from this job. I hope he ends up with a long career as a toilet cleaner.

I Don’t Wonder

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Invading the privacy of law-abiding firearms owners and tracking their purchases is Orwellian and is unlikely to accomplish anything other than multiple daily violations of the Fourth Amendment. The very nature of this legislation automatically suspects every gun owner in the state of planning a violent crime and allows their privacy to be violated. This is 2025, not 1984, and ‘Big Brother’ should not be watching anybody.

The irony here is stunning. Democrats are constantly harping about things they say are a threat to democracy. Shredding the Constitution is the ultimate attack on our democracy.

The legislation presumes criminals will buy their guns and ammunition using credit cards. It is yet another manifestation of the anti-gun liberal mindset that most criminals get their guns and ammunition through traditional retail outlets, which underscores how detached from reality these people are. This will only further drive the real criminal market for guns and ammunition further underground.

Contrary to what gun prohibitionists must believe, New York firearms owners enjoy all constitutional protections, not just rights protected by the Second Amendment. By signing this legislation, Gov. Hochul has reinforced the belief that she and other Democrats consider gun owners to be second-class citizens whose every move, and every purchase, must be monitored and regulated by a government that treats them with fear and disdain. We are left to wonder which constitutional right Hochul and her colleagues will erode next.

Alan Gottlieb
April 7, 2025
NY GOV. HOCHUL’S ANSWER TO VIOLENT CRIME: INVADE GUN OWNER PRIVACY | Citizens Committee For The Right To Keep And Bear Arms

Gottlieb wonders what right is next? I don’t wonder and I don’t think he does either. It is all of them. It is very clear freedom of speech has been under attack for years. Freedom of association and freedom of religion? Check. Right to a speedy trial? Check. Right to free and fair elections? Check. I could go on about taxes and many other things, but you get the drift.

Republicans have their faults as well with their insistence on infringements of social freedom.

I just want the government to leave me and my family alone in my underground bunker in Idaho.

Power and Knowledge

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It is far easier to concentrate power than to concentrate knowledge. That is why so much social engineering backfires and why so many despots have led their countries into disasters.

Thomas Sowell
January 5, 2010
Intellectuals and Society

Via Thomas Sowell Quotes @ThomasSowell.

I can’t say enough good things about the writings of Thomas Sowell.