New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lynn Lujan Grisham’s “emergency” order banning the carrying of firearms in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County is a violation of the natural rights of the people, and likely a violation of the state constitution as well. (more…)
Read moreDear Gun People…
Dear Gun People, I know a lot of you are pretty upset about the prospects of a Joe Biden presidency. He’s promised to be tough on guns and you think he might start an all-out assault on the Second Amendment. We could see more federal gun control coming down the pike. We could even see..
Read moreTrump Ramps Up Enforcement of Unconstitutional Gun Control Again
“At my direction, the DOJ banned bump stocks. Last year we prosecuted a record number of firearms offenses.” During a public appearance in 2019, President Donald Trump proudly reminded us about his gun control credentials, bragging that his administration implemented new gun control and has conducted more enforcement actions than anyone in history. (more…)
Read moreThe People, the Militia and the Second Amendment
With the gun control debate back on the front-burner, a 2016 MarketWatch article asserting that. "The Second Amendment doesn't give you the right to own a gun" is making the rounds across social media. The article perpetuates a fundamental misunderstanding of the Bill of Rights and demonstrates the danger of basing your constitutional expertise on..
Read moreThe Death of the Limited Government Republicans: Thoughts from Maharrey Head 137
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" The limited government Republicans have gone the way of the anti-war left. They can't be bothered with the Constitution because they are in control now. There are walls to build and liberty to impose. On this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about it. LISTEN Thoughts from Maharrey..
Read moreGood Trump Bad Trump: Thoughts from Maharrey Head #133
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" Donald Trump was really, really awful this week. And Donald Trump was really, really good this week. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about the two sides of Trump and prove you can evaluate the actions of a president without getting caught up in a cult..
Read moreConceal Carry Reciprocity and the Constitution: Thoughts from Maharrey Head #118
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" A lot of people are pushing for Congress to mandate conceal carry reciprocity. It may sound like a great idea, but there are some serious constitutional issues. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I focus specifically on the idea that the "full faith and credit" clause authorizes Congress..
Read moreThe 2nd Amendment Wasn’t For Hunters: Thoughts from Maharrey Head #101
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" The recent school shooting in Florida has reignited the debate on guns. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I wade into the fray and tackle a common myth related to the Second Amendment - this strange idea that it was never intended to allow people to own military..
Read moreWhat Was the Purpose of the Second Amendment?
The recent mass shootings in Las Vegas and Texas have reignited the gun control debate, with some gun control proponents once again calling for a federal “assault weapon” ban. Supporters of such a law often argue the founders never imagined powerful weapons available today in the hands of the people. But this argument completely misses..
Read moreNow’s the Time to Defend Constitutional Barriers
Caveat emptor. Seize the day. Or as Rahm Emanuel famously said, "You never want a serious crisis go to waste. And what I mean by that it's an opportunity to do things that you think you could not do before." The tragic shooting in Las Vegas has created yet another serious crisis, and politicians are already tripping..
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