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American Patriots and Guns

I suggest you investigate and report on the development (and first graduation of young volunteers) (and heavy-duty arming) of the "Homeland" "Security" militia. Shades of the FDJ! I'm glad the Second Amendment was worded so carefully!

All one needs to do is to watch video footage of citizen uprisings throughout the third word.

The governments' weapon of choice? light and heavy firearms.

The citizens' weapon of choice? rocks, stones and Coke bottles filled with gasoline.

Fascists want an unarmed citizenry. Read in to that whatever you will.

leave my guns alone,tyvm

LEAVE MY GUNS ALONE,TYVM

Anyone fearing or wishing abolishment of the 2nd amendment casts doubt and lack of reasonable compliance on themselves.

This Usurped POTUS may have Gotten (Not Won) re-elected by HOOK or CROOK, but He be Damned if He even tries to Remove my Firearms with His same Tactic !! Semper Fidelis

Everyone wants protection. The 2nd amendment offers that.

No one should be surprised about the upcoming UN vote to authorized the removal of American citizens gus. This has been coming for a long time. Fast and Furious was nothing more than a plan hatched by Hillary (card carrying communist)Clinton to use it to point out the 'reason' to take guns away from citizens of this country. Brian Terry ended up loosing his life and it exposed the government's plan. Until people in this country stand up and take a stand, the elected in DC will continue to erode ALL of our liberties and rights given to us by the Constitution. As long as Americans remain silent the treasonous acts being committed by those in power, we can expect soon the Constitution of the United States to be 'declared' null and void.

Make a 3" x 5" or smaller Sticker out of the "Support and Defend" artwork. Let me know when you do!!!

How could the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty possibly trump the Second Amendment? Even if approved through Congress?

Certainly the NICS is already keeping track of who is purchasing what. Will it ultimately come to needing to bury our firearms and ammunition?

When is the season on 'statist progressives' and is there a bag limit?

This imposter, marxist president wants t control every aspect of the lives of every citzen in this land. The only way that will happen is to disarme us like hitler did. There are many that will resist that action. In fact there is 160 million of us and that number is growing every day. Semper Fi

To quote some of our Founding Fathers;

Thomas Jefferson; “When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.”

George Mason: "To disarm the people [is] the best and most effectual way to enslave them."

Richard Henry Lee: "To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them."

James Madison: Americans have "the advantage of being armed" -- unlike the citizens of other countries where "the governments are afraid to trust the people with arms."

I am 65, mother of 3, grandmother of 6. I have never owned a gun, but have been an NRA member for many years. I also know how to handle a handgun. I am proficient with a 9mm Ruger. If I am forced to accept gun control, it will be on my terms - a nice tight pattern in the proper place. I would die fighting for the right to keep and bear arms, not just for myself, bu for every patriotic American. And who knows, maybe I'll get my first gun this year.

Hitler invaded my home in Paris on my third birthday, May 10, 1940. After a year-and-a-half of Nazi occupation, we fled to Buenos Aires, where - again - we experienced another repressive socialistic regime, under Juan Peron, who, BTW, was married to Evita, Moochelle's precursor. From both countries I have memories of enforcement teams kicking down doors and dragging people away for the sin of -GASP! - not having registered their guns for later confiscation. I am prepared for the civil war that is sure to break out when Comrade Dear and Glorious Ruler-For-Life's goons come. It's high time for 1776, part 2.

In the old statutes and laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, there is still a requirement for all men to carry their rifles to church on Sunday. Another law states that any man entering the Boston Commons must carry a shotgun. These laws have never been removed from the books despite the fact that Massachusetts is nearly as anti-gun as California! I firmly believe that citizens should be taught the proper use of firearms and be allowed to carry them at will.

I have given many talks defending the Second Amendment. Think about the legal power of "precedent." Many cases are decided because of "precedent." If the Second Amendment falls, that sets a "precedent" to eliminate any other Amendment that might be standing in the way. Whether you are pro- or anti-gun, you should be ready to protect your rights by defending the Second Amendment.

Indeed, guns do have 2nd amendment protection and in my view, one of the essential laws on the books. Yes, to protect ourselves from those who would injure us. As well, and as outlined by our Constitutional framers, the right to bear arms primary function is to protect ourselves against our Government. At no time in history has this become so prophetic.

There is no longer a soap box , it has been shut down through unconstitutional laws and political correctness . There is no longer a ballot box , the last election has just proven that . There is no longer a jury box , the thousands of " progressive " judges make that quite obvious . By the end of Obamass current term in office the cartridge box will be rendered usless through political trickery if not an outright ban . The Unitede States of America is dead , long live the Union of Socialist States America .

Disarming citizens will work..............as well as it has helped quell gun deaths in Mexico!! It only means citizens are made less able to defend themselves.

The first step is to talk plainly to family and friends about our God given right to keep an bear arms as a protection of our selves, family, country, society and way of life. Strive to break down the 'fear' of firearms. They are tools that can be very dangerous if not handled properly. Lastly, encourage and offer to assist in exposing non-shooters to firearms use. you will be amazed how fast people can turn around in their thinking when presented with facts and personal experience.

Being a Military Retiree and having friends in the law enforcement community, I have a question? Who is going to pick up these weapons? Most Military and LEOs have personal weapons. If it is Dept of Homeland Security or DOJ, they do not have enough to go around. As far as NICS keeping track of who buys what, according to the people I buy guns from, NICS and TN only keep track that a gun was purchased. If someone can give me more detail on NICS I would greatly appreciate it. A TBI friend used to work the desk where they did the check to make sure purchasor was legal. Never asked what type of gun.

I stand, with pride, among those who will not surrender my rights to gun ownershuip by Americans. I also will vigorously defend the 2d Amendment of the Constitution and defend this country from invaders, foreign and domestic. I live in the First English Colony in this "New World" (1604) and have worked at intecontnued this fight to defend our freedom and that of the free world. rpreting what that means and the means if was acquired by those who framed and had the courage of their convictions to see the Constitution of the United States of America declared and avowed as the Rule of Law in this emerging free land. It is conspiciously factual that hundreds of thousands of our fore-bearers and; in fact, our current generations have and are engaged in a variety of wars and terroristic factions to continue to defend that hard won freedom for America. Paraphrasing the words of a great American; Charlton Heston, they will have to "...pry my gun from my dead hands" to succeed in disarming me. May God Bless America and all true Americans.

It is encouraging to see the gun culture's response to the re-election of the Kenyan communist. My only fear is that this recently armed members of our society will shrink from their duty to the Republic if and when the day comes that they are called upon to perform it.

The gun culture, and the citizenry generally, needs their own version of Rosa Parks. Someone who will adopt the stance of "this far and no further" when one of the Traitor-in-Chief's brown shirts (the soon to be activated civilian "police" force of equal size and capability as that of the Army) is standing at your doorstep and demanding the surrender of your firearms. It is critically important that the first several individuals put upon in this manner respond appropriately, as loving citizens of a free republic.

God help up in this endeavor.

I'm all for offshoring. We have an operation in Upper Manhattan that might be moved to Antarctica. Namely the UN. Those thugs and kleptocrats living high on the hog funded by US contributions are no longer welcome on US soil.

Then, WHY does the state of Illinois think it has the right to restrict our ability to protect ourselves by not allowing us to carry a concealed weapon? Are the morons in charge actually so beknighted as to believe this law keeps guns from Criminals? Could they be that stupid? It only protects the criminal, setting up their victims, and VIOLATES our Constitutional right to arm ourselves and protect ourselves and our families. Their "law" needs to be ABOLISHED NOW !!! And send Quinn to prison along with all our other ex-governors (excepting Edgar)

The tactic the left will use to disarm us will be the same as that used for their previous intrusions into our liberty - the subtle morphing of terms, the marginalization of gun owners, legislation restricting and taxing ammunition to make it virtually unobtainable (which is NOT covered by the second amendment). The result will be "Sure, you can OWN guns. You just can't USE them." The 2nd amendment does say we can "bear" arms. It does not say specifically that we may "shoot" them. Incidentally, exactly how are we defining the word "arms"?? Guns? Tanks? Hand grenades? What is an "arm"? Sounds silly, however, I think it isn't quite as dumb a question as it sounds. The devil is in the details (or in the words as in this case).

I stand, with pride, among those who will not surrender my rights to gun ownership by Americans. I also will vigorously defend the 2d Amendment of the Constitution and defend this country from invaders, foreign and domestic. I live in the First Colony in this "New World" (1604) and have worked at interpreting what that means, and the means if was acquired by those who framed and had the courage of their convictions to see the Constitution of the United States of America declared and avowed as the Rule of Law in this emerging free land.

It is conspiciously factual that hundreds of thousands of our fore-bearers and; in fact, our current generations have and are engaged in a variety of wars and terroristic factions to continue to defend that hard won freedom for America. Paraphrasing the words of a great American; Charlton Heston, they will have to "...pry my gun from my dead hands" to succeed in disarming me. May God Bless America and all true Americans.

As always, a reminder of how fleeting Liberty can be. I would only argue one point, more gun purchases are occuring because so many see Obama for what he truly is, a person who not only threatens the 2nd, but all Amendments. Obama is a tyrant in the making.

As for Obama and his "hunting traditions" or the midwest holding tight to our guns and Bibles, and his wanting to destroy our 2nd amendment--remember he comes right out of the Chicago machine--Chicago, the murder capital of the nation-- He promised to UPHOLD and PROTECT the Constitution. Impeach him. He disgusts me. And send Hillary, Holder, and Rice with him.

In respects to the UN Gun Treaty in 'discussion', what ever happened to America's 'MONROE DOCTRINE'? i

The Citizen family is proud to be one of those "black friday" purchasers. The youngest (10) will be the proud shooter of a new .22 LR. He has previously shot others but this will be HIS at the appropriate age and I hope he will pass it on to his posterity. Every Citizen in this house either owns, is being trained or has shown proficiency with a firearm.

I stand, with pride, among those who will not surrender my rights to gun ownership by Americans. I also will vigorously defend the 2d Amendment of the Constitution and defend this country from invaders, foreign and domestic. I live in the First Colony in this "New World" (1604) and have worked at interpreting what that means, and the means it was acquired by those who framed; and had the courage of their convictions to see, the Constitution of the United States of America declared and avowed as the Rule of Law in this emerging free land.

It is conspiciously factual that hundreds of thousands of our fore-bearers and; in fact, our current generations have and are engaged in a variety of wars and in the fight with terroristic factions world-wide to continue to defend that hard won freedom for America. Paraphrasing the words of a great American; Charlton Heston, they will have to "...pry my gun from my dead hands" to succeed in disarming me. May God Bless America and all true Americans.

Sorry...my comment didn't finish. Hit the wrong key. After my comment about the MONROE DOCTRINE being forgotten? Why is it forgotten?
And where are the 'men' we elected? Do they automatically change to wimps when t he win offices?

Somewhat tangentially, I would like to point out that there are a lot of us who do not have concealed carry permits, and who buy our guns in private transactions not subject to the government's background check system, because we want to be completely off the government's radar on this matter. If the government should ever decide to start confiscating guns people with CCPs and known gun ownership will be the first to receive a visit from the feds.

Obama and his minions know that abridging the Second Amendment and outlawing gun ownership is really not doable now or in the forseeable future. But I do think they are about to change the emphasis of their attack from gun ownership to that necessary ingedient called ammunition. A person can own 10-20 guns, but if it impossible to get ammunition for them, what good are they? And, I daresay, ammunition is not part of the Second Amendment!

LW

My only question; 223 or 308. Which ammo would be most accessible in a time of crisis?

I have often wondered if the posters or stickers with the "Protected by 2nd Amendment" or a similar message are a good idea overall. Yes, they would probably make a potential burglar hesitate if he/she (don't want to be sexist here) was thinking of breaking in at night. However, if there was a way to determine that no one was home it might also be an advertisement to come in and steal the weapons. Perhaps it is just my paranoid thinking.....

Just one question.....does anyone believe that the gun industry has used fear-based marketing (Obama is coming for your guns!) to manipulate the conservative market to increase their sales!

Wasn't Obama coming for our guns 4 years ago? 4 years later; no significant change in gun control laws and no real efforts to do so. Where I live, we have more gun freedom, with right to carry permits.

I am a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment. However, I am not going to let that belief in the Constitution leave me susceptible to the gun industry's exploitation for profit. We are being played by the industry and its media outlets.

Re: Patriots' obligation to own guns

Rather than, "Why own a gun?", the more apropos question is, "Why would you NOT own a gun?"

God empowers each of us to choose good over evil. It is spiritually and morally indefensible to allow evil to triumph over innocence. The possession and use of a gun for self defense--against criminals, including government agents who would abrogate God-given freedoms--is first a deterrent, and second an immediate and effective response to those who would threaten life and liberty. When great numbers of individuals can competently stand up for their rights, powerfully assisted by the threat of armed resistance, tyranny is held in check. Lucky for us, that is what is happening in the US right now.

As to any national or international gun confiscation scheme becoming law and enforced in the US, the Eighteenth and Twenty-first Amendments regarding alcohol prohibition set a minor precedence for what would follow an attempt at serious gun restrictions in the US. What law enforcement officers or military troops would go out into US society and try to enforce such laws? Oh. New Orleans.

I've been a shooter most of my life --as a kid,me, my .22 and bike were often heading to the city dump --lots of targets. The Army taught me to shoot the M-1 rifle, and the M1911 pistol. When I was released from active duty, I shot the M1911 in my Army Reserve unit team. After moving to Utah, I got involved in high power rifle competiotion, shooting not only at the club range but also out of state,The NRA Whittington Center, and the National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio.(12 years). I found out about an excellent shooting school, Front Sight (www.frontsight.com) and attended a four-day school in the use of a defensive pistol -- not only the shooting but the laws concerning the use of defensive shooting. I have my carry permit for Utah (Being now 84 yeard old, I don't get around like I used to, but I still shoot the pistol at the range at least monthly and more ofter when the opportunities arise. The formal training I received at Front Sight has made a believer out of me, and I never leave home without my pistol. I also know that Federal buildings are non-gun, and acknowledge the signs that some businesses display that don't want firearms on the premises (I just don't trade there). Front Sight taught me to draw, acurately aim and fire two shots in 1.5 seconds. All shooters should access the Front Sight web site and get some invaliable training from experts. There are other schools in the country too, and there might be one near where you-all live.

Its starting now. A representative from Georgia is suggesting a constitutional amendment should be made so the government can have the power to regulate speech. He claims that corporations need to be regulated because it is they that control speech. His number is 202 225 1605

You've got it wrong. There is a loophole. The State of Hawaii ~does~ have a provision for conceal/carry, but guess what? They don't give out any permits! It's virtually impossible to get one. I'm sure we're not the only state with this problem.

I TRULY BELIEVE IF THE OBAMA, HILLARY SIGN THIS UN AGREEMENT ON ARMS AND ALSO ON CHILDREN THAT HAVE DIFFENCIES IN BIRTH I THINK THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE GOING TO RISE UP. HE IS BYING PASSING CONGRESS AND THE SENATE BY SUBVERTING OUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS. ONLY TIME WILL TELL WHETHER THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WILL STAND FOR HIS AND HERS SUBVERSION TO OUR CONSTITUTION. THE UN SHOULD BE DISBANED FROM THE US . MOST IN THE UN COME FROM COUNTRIES THAT ARE DICATORS AND THEY ARE GOING TO TELL THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WHAT IS GOOD FOR US. THEY STOLE BILLIONS AND NOTHING HAPPENED. IN PLAIN ENGLISH DUMP THE U;N. PS WE WRITE OUR REPRESENATIVES AND ALL OF THE DEMOCARTS GIVE LIP SERVICE. PLUS I BLAME THE REPUBLICANS FOR ALLOWING THIS ILLEGAL,MUSLIM,LIAR, FOR GETTING INTO THE HIGHEST OFFICE WITHOUT A CHECK ON HIS SEALED RECORDS,

Obuma may continue to usurp our rights and liberties until he decides to take our guns...then it will hit the fan with millions of men (many if not most of which are veterans) say not only NO, but HELL NO!. At that point in time the military must make a commitment...side with the gun owners or continue to commit suicide. This may be the only option left..Hang on to your CB radio it may be the only way left to communicate.

John

This Jefferson guy seems to have his act together. We need a few more like him.

Just as "winners and losers" are chosen by your regime at the corporate level (cf "Solyndra, et al), so too winners/losers will be chosen at the individual level. Witness the 70's in Russia: Zil automobiles transported the rich (read: Communist Party Member) through the streets at breakneck speeds--pedestrians beware. Few others had cars--they were not allowed. "We pretend to work, and the government pretends to pay us" is a famous Russian line depicting their stagnant economy and over lorded populace. No wonder the bestselling product was vodka, used to dull one’s sense of outrage and thus keep one alive.

And when one did business in the former Soviet Union, it was conducted strictly with government officials--no private business existed that did not have a Party 'minder' tending to every aspect of it.

Those outside the Party had fewer actionable rights--where they could shop or live--than those belonging to the Party. THIS is where you Americans are headed with Mr. Obama. Few of you seem to care if a company goes out of business for not playing “Quid Pro Quo Ball” and donating ‘correct’ election funding and receiving government business in return…but what happens when you personally are targeted for supporting the “wrong candidate” say, by your vaunted IRS? Or denied medical services for being a Climate Denier, or just voting Republican—or a host of other downsides to maintaining your freedom ?

I love living in your country—I’m between your states of California, Utah and Singapore many times per year. And when abroad, I cannot wait to return to the U.S. But where will you or I go if this great nation becomes just another tyranny ?

There will be no shortage of Quislings who will run—RUN into the arms of the ruling party, wherein lie their perceived benefits. Of course one keeps said benefits by informing on those outside the Party, even to the point of creating infractions with which to further endear oneself to power. Men’s hearts will fail them. It has always been so; it will ever be so.

By all media accounts, it’s best you start stocking up on Vodka, comrades. Or arm yourselves.

Great article which encapsulates the real situation in America. Canada has evolved and is evolving into a nanny state gun control freakish nation .In the 1950.s and 60's one could order a rifle and ammo through the Sears Catalogue and proceed to have a private target practice in the country side .Now one has to have a restrictive licence to even possess a firearm of any kind , Thankfully the Conservative Government has done away with the billion dollar boondoggle long gun registry-one which our police chiefs owned stock in by the way . It still has a long way to go to undo the restrictive hamstringing of Canadian citizens.Don't let the socialist Communist Nazi left wing disarm you ! The UN is now a corrupt useless entity which is endeavoring through gun control and climate control to impose it's totalalitarian will on the western democracies .It needs to be stopped by any means possible .

I am beginning to believe, by the actions and words of our so called conservative representatives in congress and senate that restoration of Constitutional rule of law would be next to impossible. It would be nice if our rule of law was followed by our government as then I could die naturally as an old man. But, I believe just because I write this and other opinions, send my Rep Adam Smith D WA no hold bared letters and e-mails, have several patriot web sites and own and practice with weapons for close combat as well as long distance shooting skills I am probably under some sort of watch by our government as a dangerous person and may one day face my doors being kicked in by government thugs. In fact I am not the dangerous one; those dangerous individuals and groups reside in our State and Nations capitols and call themselves our elected lawmakers.

In brief, the second amendment is the force that backs our authority as the sovereign. The Militia - within the meaning of the second amendment - meant then and means now citizens; this predates the formation of the federal government, which we did ordain and establish in order to form a more perfect union. We invented the federal government.

Since we are the sovereign and the governments are not, the second amendment is absolute, and not subject to due process outside of another amenmment. Until that hour, there can be no such thing as a legal gun law.

Simple.

Always grinds on me to hear politicians connect the 2nd Amendment to hunting. I love hunting, but it has nothing to do with the 2nd Amendment.

Keep your powder dry.

This column is exactly what more Americans need to know. I hear all the 2nd amendment misconceptions all the time and it seems as though no one actually knows the real reasons (explained very well in this column) that it was included in the Bill of Rights.

I'm not yet a gun owner, but hope to become one in the near future. If anyone (Congress, United Nations, etc.) every tries to mess with the rights we have as laid out in the Second Amendment then I am moving to the first state in line to secede.

I have always believed that the start of the 2nd Amendment "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State" is just as important as the words that follow. The 2nd is two-part - private ownership of firearms / right to form militias. We have a responsibility.

A great and direct article the I agree with. The founding fathers knew that we need to have the right to defend ourselves. Weapons were not to be just for sport or hunting.

Let's examine the effectivity of "gun control”. At Fort Hood, a military base, all military personnel were prohibited from possessing or carrying a weapon. Only the civilian police force had sidearms. This is a microcosm of a disarmed society. Enter, stage left, the Muslim Jihad warrior, well armed and determined. Can you see it? A relatively helpless, disarmed society was at the mercy of the bad guy who, lo and behold had firearms. How did that happen? Firearm possession on base was prohibited except for civilian security personnel and planned military exercises. What's the answer? We must have more "gun control." Also remember that it was a policewoman from the civilian police force that finally shot and disarmed the Muslim, not military personnel.

"Waiting periods are only a step. Registration is only a step. The prohibition of private firearms is the goal." Janet Reno

That is a question that I have been pondering for quite some time. I attended an academy and learned how to fire weapons but that is the only time in my life i have handled a weapon of any sort. I am a single mother who has always lived in a safe environment and never thought I would need one, but with all that is going on with the Obama administration I have seriously considered buying one. I have absolutely no idea how to go about this and would greatly appreciate any good advice in this direction. Thank you!

My wife, who has been ambivalent about firearms woke up prior to the last election. She not only bought herself a pistol that she could handle, she got her CCW. We live in a state where you can carry concealed without a permit but that doesn't help when you go out of state. Now she is better prepared than she was as the liberals keep taking away our freedoms.

I AM 74 YEARS YOUNG AND HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING THE LIBERAL / MARXIST AGENDA SINCE '81 WHEN I HEARD HENRY KISSINGER SAY; "WE WILL HAVE OUR NEW KIND OF HUMAN BEING EITHER BY CONSENT OR CONQUEST AND, WE WILL START WITH THE CHILDREN". LOOK FOR A NEW LAW THAT WILL MAKE IT A CRIME IF SOMEONE KNOWS OF ANOTHER THAT OWNS A GUN AND DOESN'T REPORT IT.

Over my dead, cold body. Lock and Load. Between the NDPA Obama signed in 2011 and the NDRP signed in March, 2012, it appears that this president may be setting himself up to be able to declare martial law at the slightest pretext of a national emergency. Would that not be convenient, if a Democrat did not win the election in 2016, to find some excuse for a national emergency to maintain Obama in power for another four years. Very conspiratorial thoughts; maybe not even real. But, if he succeeds in removing the right to bear arms, he might just be able to do so. Tyranny at the stroke of a pen.

As a retired military officer, I am always reminded of the words of Admiral Yamamoto when asked why the Japanese did not steam directly to the continentalvUS following their devastating attack at Pearl Harbor. His reply, "Because every American has a gun!". I have some, do you?

"Obama and his socialist Democrat cadres "
Unfortunately this seems to be 1/2 of America. How do we educate, help, open the eyes, to the problems they are creating? Here are some ideas to help your neighbors understand: Ask your congressmen to raise taxes to match our spending habits. People will choke when they "feel" the real cost of this government.

Stop taking government money. Student loans, Solar rebates, Cash for clunkers, Meals on wheels ... add your own subsidized program. Don't be one of the everyone in "everyone is doing it!" This generation is the most selfish people in the history of the world. We have so much and yet demand more and try to make others pay for it.

Finally, if we could stand together. Jews are a small minority but you will find kosher food everywhere. Gays are a small minority but they are vocal and write, call, comment on everything that even hints against them.

We need to help our neighbor understand that government money is really our money that is being taken away from us by force and giving to their personal mascots.

First of all I am a Veteran of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. Further I have been a police officer and I am a college graduate with honors. I am a professional and I have lived in the Middle East previously for three consecutive years that I was not deployed. I have seen first hand the censorship and brutality of governments that have total arrest powers where the citizens cannot bear arms and they do not need a warrant or permission to enter anyone's home. The media and the internet are censored and freedom of speech is NON Existent. This is in the United Arab Emirates, our most staunch ally in the Middle East that has more liberty for its people than any other country in the Middle East. Women have no standing before the courts and Juries do not exist. Everything is decided by Sharia Law and the Judge-period-even the innocent are punished. God help us all if Obama bin Satan is able to Socialize America and take away our weapons-this we must not allow under any circumstances. Generals from the former USSR have publicly stated that their greatest fear on the battlefield is the American Soldiers autonomy to engage any target of opportunity and that the Armed American People make our country safe from foreign attack as it would be impossible to ever take and hold any part of America with force.

Our number one enemy is a populace that does not understand the cost that has been paid for our Liberty and is willing to accept the socialist polices of the Obama administration and Liberal Socialist Democratic Party. It is time for every true American to study and understand the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States of America and the amendment's that are part of these great documents and stand ready to defend and attack anyone that attempts to bypass, dilute, dissolve or nullify our essential rights. Remember that in no other country on the planet do the citizens possess anything close to our God Given Right to Liberty. May God Bless our Country, our Leaders, our Military Personnel and the Great People of our Great Nation with the insight and wisdom to see us clearly through the time of turmoil and attack.

There is only one difference between Obama's methodology to control the population and Mursi's methodology to control the population. Obama must deal with the second amendment in a stealthy fashion to cause individuals not to believe they are losing their constitutional rights to protect themselves again government tyranny. Mursi just simply declared the absence of the individuals rights. They are looking more and more the same every day. That doesn't bode well for US citizens.

America is free until it is no longer armed. If we remain minutemen, we shall endure as the last free people on God's earth. Our duty to our families, neighbors, and guests, is simple: protect, preserve, or perish!

I guess that I am not that worried about the government taking away my guns. We have lived as a free people too long to allow this to happen. I read and hear all of the scare tactics employed and realize that it does keep us on our toes. I still would hate to have the job of picking up everyone's guns. It will be a monumental, not mention extremely dangerous, task.

Unfortunately, bloviating about gun ownership on this forum is basically useless. Organizing with local gun owners, training, and networking with neighboring "gun clubs" will prove to be much more effective.

You can say all you wish about taking the responsible path and, "getting your carry permit", but things aren't all that simple in the real world. I, for years, as an honorably discharged Marine Corps veteran and responsible Citizen with a clean record, was issued a concealed carry permit without hesitation. Recently when I attempted to renew the permit, with no changes in my status, I was informed by the "new" Sheriff that, "although your life record is commendable your "need" to carry concealed has not been established and the permit must be denied." Consequently, I am now guilty of a criminal act when I carry my weapon, a right guaranteed me under the Second Amendment of our Constitution. The time has come for Citizens to get serious about this issue and quit deluding themselves with the belief that merely purchasing a weapon is going to afford them the opportunity to use it in defense if the need arises. As in my case politicians will simply enact rules which will be enforced by those in authority to restrict your use of same on pain of punishment if those rules are violated. It's the old game of "cooking a frog". Throw him in a boiling pot and he'll jump right out and save himself. Increase the heat gradually and he'll sit still as the temperature increases and he eventually succumbs. Another thought to consider; when you buy a gun from a licensed dealer you are entering your name in a data base kept by the government which allows them to know just where to go to collect those weapons. I suggest a more discreet method of purchase if you are a serious Second Amendment advocate.

I only have 2 modern weapons. I need to buy one more to keep up with the national average.

"Guard with jealous attention the publik Liberty. Suspect everyone who would approach that Jewel. Unfortunately, nothing but downright force will preserve it. To give up that force is to be ruined" Patrick Henry, Virginia Ratification Convention.

The best way I know of to learn the Founders traditional skill of marksmanship is to attend an Appleseeds event. www.rwva.org

Spend a weekend steeped in the traditions of the Founders, surrounded by men, women and children who revere our amazing heritage and learn to shoot safely and accurately. A nation of Riflemen will always be free!

To all American Patriots,wanting to be proficient in firearm uses,: (1) Take up High Power Rifle competition. The Civilian Marksmanship Program,ran by the U.S.Army,teaches SAFETY FIRST! Then comes firing a U.S.Service rifle @ various stages+ranges.Check with local sportsmens clubs for affiliation to the CMP. (2) N.R.A.High Power Rifle competition. Check with NRA competitions div.

I've read the article and I've read the comments. I have been reading and hearing this rhetorical worry, criticism and condemnation of what's happening to our country (in which I am in full agreement) since this lying usurper got "elected". But I've been wondering for several years now, WHAT and WHEN do patriots do something about it? Is that a rhetorical question?

Most disturbing is the Fact(?) that obama is a constitutional scholar. Maybe his attitude towards it is why he won't release his educational transcripts, He actions speak very loudly that he knows absolutely nothing about the constitution or maybe why he constantly tries to undermine it.

I come from a gun owning family we were taught Guns were for hunting and defense, I learned in 1968 from Uncle Sams Cannon Club how to take care of dangerous situations, and own a few rifles, shotguns and handguns and am very profiecient with all When I signed the contract to get in the Army I made my Pledge to Protect the Constitution I will no matter what it takes! My father a WW/2 vet told me when I was young that at sometime in my life I would have to defend that pledge the words he said is the Bear(communism) would overtake the Eagle, he and my younger brother are gone and it looks as if I will stand for the Family whats left of us, I am ready!!

LM in SC I read your coment about the concealed carry license and I agree. I recently applied for my Florida concealed license. I thought long and hard about it but did it anyway. I know I am taking a chance but there over 1 million concealed carry permits in the state of Florida...I figure it will take them a while to get to me.

Gun ownership always make Dictators nervous. Any wonder that the newest dictator in the Western Hemisphere is pandering to the UN to control weapons in the U.S. What's next Mr President 666, the Mark of the Beast? I I think not, you don't have that much MOJO. As Bill Clinton coined the phrase,"Obama is an amateur." And half of America is illiterate.

I've never been more disheartened about the state of our right to self defense as I have been since the re-election of our organizer-in-chief. The seeds for my pessimism were sewn by none other than the NRA, in DC v. Heller (2008), when they claimed the decision as a great victory for gun ownership rights. Please understand that the SC decision was, in fact, a great victory for the judicially created fiction of the "incorporation doctrine," by which, any right the SC deems to be fundamental may then be held as inviolate against the states. This concept turns the Constitution upon its head . . . a document created to keep the federal government within its explicitly defined bounds will now be used to dictate to the states! That means as soon as "our beloved and great leader" places two judges on the court, our God-given right to self defense will be severely curtailed. Buy all the guns and ammunition you can now, because you will not be able to do so very soon.

Just a few years ago I told a friend I feard some kind of riots or serious protest if Obama wasn't re-elected... It never accured to me that he would be, how wrong I was... By hook or crook he managed to fool the uninformed once again and now I fear there may be an armed revolt to his tyrannical regime...

As a long time shooter and collector (some might say accumulator) of various types, vintages and calibers, I believe that the possesion of, and proficiency with, firearms is one of the main cornerstones of our system of government. FYI, shotguns pattern, rifles and handguns group.

Be Alert and keep your powder dry!

If they take the guns there's always potassium nitrate and diesel fuel.In a pinch brake fluid and Tide.

In 1964, I enlisted in the US Army. At that time, I took an oath that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies,foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same... that oath never ended. I still have an obligation to defend our Constitution from all enemies, foreign and domestic; and I will use my God given rights (and my firearms...if necessary) to protect our way of life. DO NOT try to confiscate my firearms!!!

You can buy some extremely accurate and powerful AIR RIFLES, and do not have to fill out BATF 4473 for a background check, or to register them locally.

This is simple; just like Hitler and Stalin did when consolidating their power, Obama MUST disarm the citizens to prevent rebellion when he takes full control over our lives and deaths! Neither Hitler nor Stalin could have done the things they did, had the citizenry been armed and able to defend themselves from their own governments!

Absolutely agree with Patriots arming themselves. My question though is WHO, WHO WILL WE HAVE TO DEFEND OURSELVES AGAINST? Does Obama, Clinton, Biden, Palosi, Ried and the rest of Baretard Crew want U.S. under that U.N. treaty so their Chinese buddies, African and Muslim Bros., or maybe some from, O, South or Central America? Perhaps Poutin? Maybe Al Quaida, Hammas, or The Muslim Brotherhood? Surely they don't think the AMERICAN, THE U.S. MILITARY? UNITED STATES POLICE OFFICERS? NO! I PERSONALLY KNOW. HAVE HUNTED WITH, DRANK COFFEE WITH, TAKEN MEALS WITH, MEN FROM BOTH ILKS. AND NOT ONE SOLDIER, MARINE, AIRMAN, OR SAILOR. NEITHER HAS ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I KNOW, SAID, "OH YES. I WOULD INVADE ANY PRIVATE HOME AND TAKE ALL THE WEAPONS AWAY THAT ARE THERE. AND I'LL DO IT BY FORCE IF I HAVE TO." O, no! All of these AMERICANS, AMERICAN HEROES AND PATRIOTS, OATH KEEPERS MANY, ALL SAY, they'd stand WITH THE AMERICAN CITIZENS. AND DEFEND OUR FAMILIES, HOMES, NATION, CONSTITUTION, AND OUR GUNS! All I, me, as a GOD fearing, GOD loving, minister, as many in the AmericanRevolution were, all I can say is what was credited to the Spartans at the Hot Gates of Thermopali, MALON LABE, "COME AND TAKE THEM."

Mine is more of questions than comment. Who would come to disarm us? Our military? Our local police? We as citizens have no organized movement to resist or do we? Where would it begin? When? In the middle of the night? Years ago, I swore an oath to defend the Constitution from enemies both foreign and domestic. Is my oath forever (as I believe) or as some politicians believe their pledge (oath) was good for a period of time. Enquiring minds wanna know!

When Adolf Hitler succeeded in disarming the citizens of his country he boasted that now he could say this was the first country in history to be without arms (my quote may not be exact). You know what happened to those people and millions more. So much for blaming "guns" for violence. It is those in power to disarm and disenfranchise that are to be feared.

Regarding, "Obama has asserted erroneously, "The vast majority of Americans would like to see serious gun control, [but] it doesn't pass because there is this huge disconnect between what people think and what legislators think and are willing to act upon." " and "This effort by globalists to undermine our Constitution is set to reconvene March 18th-28th in order to pass the final version of the treaty that will be sent to the Senate for ratification. Make no mistake, they will ultimately register, ban and CONFISCATE firearms owned by private citizens." My ultimate fear is the threat of a Constitutional Convention where we lose much more than but also including our 2nd amendment because Obama and his fellow progressives prevail at election stealing of the delegates to such a convention. At that point, instead of having "discussion" where patriots take the side of a literal constitution vs progressives claiming it is a living document subject to reinterpretation to fit their designs, we could be under a document which not only guarantees these rights but outright prohibits them! At that time the quote "those who would sacrifice a little freedom for a little safety deserve neither" would be borne out. It may be that this country decides this and other issues with a box other than the soap, ballot, or jury. While I feel in my heart that the civil authorities might convince many of their employees (police, fed,), my impression of those who have taken the oath to preserve and protect the constitution (as in our loyal armed forces) would find it difficult to accept the position that citizen uprisings defending the same constitution were the enemy; in other words, I think the military would join us in repelling those who have such disdain for that constitution. My home is that those who care for it so little also realize what they would have unleashed if the armed patriot citizens were joined in battle by the majority of our armed forces to put an end to all this disregard to the rule of law. If they don't consider this, I pray that the conflict be swift and decisive, so that American progressivism can also finally be relegated to what Ronald Reagan aptly referred to as THE ASH HEAP OF HISTORY.

It is great to know that someone, and other persons recognise the Constitutional Rights of "We The People" 100%. Since the year 2000 it appears that Bush,Cheney,Obama(Impostor) Pelosi, H. Clinton, et al; have but one intention; the destruction of all white people and the US. If we are that well armed why do we allow a dictator fraud to run this country as though he was a king. He is Guity of Treason!

Simply put - be prepared! Those among us who oppose and undermine liberty currently hold positions of power with tremendous resources at their disposal. They are not going away, now or ever, and will continue to act to further deprive citizens of their freedoms and ability to resist the federal State. We are at or past the tipping point and must be prepared! I pray that law enforcement and military personnel will uphold and defend the Constitution, as they swore, rather than support the political traitors within our gates...

On gun control...

I just finished reading an article about the Hobby Lobby suing the federal government over the health insurance mandates in Obamacare – specifically the mandates for birth control drug coverage. The last sentence in the article reads, "At a hearing earlier this month, a government lawyer said the drugs do not cause abortions and that the U.S. has a compelling interest in mandating insurance coverage for them."

Compelling interest? That’s the government’s excuse. So the government's compelling interest trumps their constitutional duty to protect the compelling interest of our nation of individuals, all with their own compelling interests to run their lives in their own manner?

As Obama gets further into his goal to disarm us, nothing will be different from the Obamacare topic. He will still have a “compelling interest”. However, in this case, his interest will be either to protect us from gun violence (with a domestic legislative gun control policy) or to protect us from international gun dealers (with a U.N. treaty endeavor). EITHER WAY HE WILL SAY THAT HE'S TRYING TO PROTECT US. But his “compelling interest” will be in reality no different from any other of the world’s tyrants throughout history – to control the People.

You see, our government, as a group of corrupt individuals, now considers themselves as lord and master over all of us. This is how bad it is. This is how far we've come from the concept of a limited government and the idea that our government was never intended to be used as a tool to rule over society AND KEEP THEMSELVES IN PERPETUAL POWER.

The second coming of King George III is near! Just kidding. But Germany ignored the warning signs of Hitler coming to power. In my opinion, Obama and his like-minded minions are, likewise, enemies of the People.

Search the internet for an 'Appleseed' near you. This is run by volunteers and teaches markmanship and accurate War of Independence history. Our Boy Scout Troop did this a couple of weeks ago, and they didn't cancel it even with the wind and rain. Good training all around.

appleseedinfo.org

60 million plus are currently registered gun owners. Add to that those who own unregistered guns and the number goes up. Still, I'd feel better if it were even higher.

wwe have the right to own a firer arm. and the only way to get mine is off my died body

Guns for hunting? Well, OK. Guns for personal protection? Sure. Guns to ensure liberty? Hell yes!

My comment is that I am in strong agreement with this article. Furthermore, I want your readers to visit my blog, in which I speak of the principles of successful cultural designs that support the maximization of long-term liberty. That my friends is not the absence of regulations, it is the achievement of the "sweet spot" of them to maximize the short-term and long-term life-span of our American culture...intact with liberty for all! Please visit me, and comment, at www.culturalsurvivalskills.com

V. Thomas Mawhinney, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Psychology Health Services Provider in Psychology

"defend both individual and corporate Liberty" - but corporations are not people (in spite of what Romney said). If liberty "is the birthright of all people", then where does corporate liberty come from? Corporations are creations of people (and government), not of God. I'm interested in hearing the justification of corporate liberty.

The Gov. WILL come into the back door, and get them. I'm 100% from the VA because a hit by an RPG in Vietnam, I was an assoc. Engineer for a Gov. Contractor, had a stroke from the wound, lost my math skills, and couldn't do my job anymore. I have a CIB, a Silver Star, and a Bronze Star. I have never been Arrested, did drugs, and I don't even drink. I applied for SS disability and was turned down because they said I could still flip burgers, or pack shoes. They made the decision because they got my DD214 form from the VA, and it was when I got out of the army. Well, at that time I had a HS. education. Went to a Judge over their dicision, and showed him my College degree, and that lost my ability due to my stroke. He said I din't have to take a lesser job because of what happened. The VA got ahold of the discission, and although it had nothing to do with mental instibility, and nothing to do with the VA at all, the VA sent mmy name to the Fed. Backround check. Now I do not have a second amendment rights I fought for.

Democrats, Obama in particular would love nothing better than to disarm all US Citizens. That way we would all be "sheeple" forced to follow and obey without any choice. After guns goes the right to vote. Voila! A dictatorship. What has happened to Argentina in the last hundred years is starting now.

As Charlton Heston said: "From my cold, dead hands!"

The word confiscation of weapons keeps popping up. I don't care what the Obama administration, the US Government, the UN Socalist, and the rest of the liberal cesspool of inbreds come up with. They will never confiscate any of my guns/weapons. They can probley due to overwhelming numbers take me down but they will pay a hell of a price. Which one on them wants to be first.

Whenever I encounter a person in military uniform away from home I almost always give them my thanks and encouragement. One common feeling I get from them is that they love their country and WILL NOT allow Obama or any other person or group to take over our country, OR disarm American citizens. This position is shared by all I've talked to,at least 100 military men and women. They can't say that publically, but in private they do. I'm sure there are some in the military who go along with Obama but I have yet to run across them.

Back in the day, while still in the military, I owned a gun and had a permit to carry. Once out of the service and in university, I that I would have to re-register same in that state, and that it would be a tedious process, so I opted out. After university and marriage, I settled in GA, and my boys had guns to hunt with, but knew how to use them and respect their use. Now in my golden years I have considered buying and owning a gun again. Where I live is relatively crime free, but there are now other circumstances that have encouraged me to purchase a fire arm, namely the desires of our current administration to cozy up to the UN's world-wide desire to eleiminate hand guns/guns from all people, and the desire of this administration and its usefuls idiots to outlaw guns in violation of our 2nd Amendment. Since I am a law abiding citizen, I know that if guns are banned only the criminals as well as non-police and military people will have them, because criminals don't abide by the law anyway. Contrary to the James Brady bunch, guns do not kill people, but irrational people with guns kill other people. Therefore, I am seriously considering purchasing another gun and learning how to use it if the occasion arises.

I served in the US Army for 20 years, and had taken the oath to defend our Constitution and way of life against enemies without and within. My guns are cleaned, oiled, and ammo is at hand.

Obama is the biggest crook in WA DC, and must be removed from office by any legal means possible. We cannot have inelegible crooks in positions of authority controling our daily operations.

I have been around guns all me life. Dad always had his old single shot shotgun setting in the corner of the livingroom. This was, bythewaay durring the depression; however, people in need at that time did not get it by force , they knocked on the door and was invited into the home for any needed assistance. Now with all the foreign illegals from all over the world, entering our country, this is not the process. So. we are forced to KEEP THE POWDER DRY and an eye on Washington D. C. ,

I have been around guns all me life. Dad always had his old single shot shotgun setting in the corner of the livingroom. This was, by-the-way, during the depression; however, people in need at that time did not get it by force , they knocked on the door and was invited into the home for any needed assistance. Now with all the foreign illegals from all over the world, entering our country at will, this is not the process. So. we are forced to KEEP THE POWDER DRY and an eye on Washington D. C. . ,

I have been around guns all me life. Dad always had his old single shot shotgun setting in the corner of the livingroom. This was, by-the-way, during the depression; however, people in need at that time did not get it by force , they knocked on the door and was invited into the home for any needed assistance. Now with all the foreign illegals from all over the world, entering our country at will, this is not the process. So. we are forced to KEEP THE POWDER DRY and an eye on Washington D. C. . ,

Mark, Excellent article and links. In a future letter it is important to spell out strategies for uniting if we must defend our liberty in the form of a revolution. Undoubtedly we will lose internet access or we will profile ourselves as "hotspots" to be extinguished, cell phone usage could be eliminated by martial law, etc. How then should we most effectively marshal ourselves? There are reports that the Dept of Homeland Security has purchased over a billion rounds over a period of months (T or F?) If so we citizens need to counter that. This is all a terrible thing to consider, especially when it appears so many citizens are willing to be part of a herd in government submission. We have a wealth of trained patriots who have served in uniform to lead, but discreet means to assemble will be the key to all attempts to preserve freedom. Recent history tells us all about overwhelming force against small bands, patriots must be mentally prepared or we could be just another repetition of the cycle of tyranny. Pray for those in service now and for those who will be called to oppress their fellow citizens in the future.

"Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here." Captain John Parker to the company assembled on Lexington Green.

The Obomination needs to know that TRUE Americans don't take too kindly to his threats to deprive us of our arms. We WILL fight, and we may die ... but we will NEVER KNEEL as SLAVES. We are a FREE PEOPLE, and as free people it is our sacred duty to resist tyranny in every form!

As Thomas Jefferson said "Resistance to tyranny is obedience to God."

Regarding firearms and ammunition, I am sending this link to a SAAMI video of testing ammo in fires. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3SlOXowwC4c# Thank you for all you do to perserve out liberties.

I'll gladly surrender my guns - after I've delivered all the ammunition I can first and am likely dead. Then, and only then, can someone else have them.

I want Obama to hear me when I say, ' I believe you are evil and neither myself or my family want you or any of your policy's involving any form of gun control at either a local, federal or international level. And I am prepared to repel any encroachment on my 2nd Amendment Rights. I swore an oath to the Constitution more than 29 yrs ago and I have never gone back on it, never will.

All american's should be armed. And that's not just having one gun. You should be prepaired for a variety of conditions.\ Also each adult should hace a concieled weapon permit.

Mark, it seems you're getting very close to advocating armed rebellion. I'm in.

My question is, if the United states government begins an all-out armed assault on its citizens, which side will the United Marine Corps defend?

the second amendment is the foundation for the bill of rights,without it the others crumble and lose their meaning. it is the ultimate freedom for citizens.

When I retired in '03 after spending my professional life working in CA, my wife and I started looking for a new home. There were two criteria -- mild year-round climate so I could ride my Harley year-round and she could be outdoors and a state in which we could own and carry guns for our protection. We chose Texas. In compliance with the law, I applied for my CHL six months after we arrived .. I carry every day and if the topic comes up, I try to explain to people how desperately vital it is that the 2A remain intact ... It's obvious that the president (it sticks in my craw to say that word in connection with Obama) intends to gradually disarm the law-abiding citizens of this country by hook or crook. It is absolutely vital that patriots be armed and that we continue to fight to keep the 2A alive and well ...

If the email I received about the FEMA youth that are being trained as alleged Disaster Managers, and armed with automatic weapons, armed vehicles we are in trouble. HLS admits in the email that they are for crowd control. Brings back memories of the brown shirts of Germany.

"And on that note, three other friends, who grew up in former Soviet satellite states, told me that after becoming U.S. citizens (the old fashioned way -- legally), the first thing they did was obtain their right-to-carry permits. They each have a fuller appreciation for that right."

"Right to carry permit" is an oxymoron.

Mark, Why is there a requirement for a permit for concealed carry? Seems to me to be for the purpose of revenue since no permit is required for open carry. Am I wrong?

I have always been a gun owner. I thought that if someone was stupid enough to break into my house, he probably can not read very well so the last time I went to the range, I kept the target which is about 2 ft x 3 ft, and taped it inside my backdoor. I think a visual like that would send a clear message to an idiot.

LOVE the Post, send it to most in my address book. Try as I might I'm unable to find the word "unalienable" anywhere in Websters...&, no offense, but "has got" HAS GOT no place in the English language, just sayin'...:-)

Make sure attend the Appleseed Project!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Why would anyone own three guns?"

Because I haven't yet saved enough money to buy a fourth!

I am all for concealed carry, but, as I didn't fall off the turnip truck today, I surmise that the only reason we have to register our handguns for licensing is so that the authorities can come and try, I say try, to confiscate them at some point in the future. I therefore, in the future, refuse to register my handguns.

I know many peace officers (my son is one of these proud patiots). There is no way in hell they are going door to door. Obama will use his army of homeland security etc. and blue helmets. Can you imagine the average airport screener as armed enforcer?

Another great article from Mr. Alexander. And I certainly agree with Gibert Doan in Ardmore, PA. The 2nd Amendment was worded carefully and clearly. That is why I simply cannot comprehend why this is even a hot button subject. Apparently a large percentage of the U.S. population is illiterate. They won't get my guns so long as there is a breath in my body.

It seems to me that the Quakers (Society of Friends) are the major attacking parties subverting our nation and the world. In the early 1920's the Quakers journeyed to the Soviet Union to help remedy famine there. The Quakers were brainwashed and brought Communism back to the U.S. Via brainwashing, Communism spread through the Quakers world wide. The Trilateral Commission has installed Quakers as U.S. Presidents starting with Jimmy Carter. Hillary is a Quaker Black Panther. Chelsea went to a Quaker school. Al Gore's child went to a Quaker school. Presidential Pretender Barack Obama's children attend Quaker School. The Secretary of Defense is a Quaker (FCNL). The gay bars are mostly GLBT, LGBT, and others...Quaker organizations and through them, every segment of American society is subverted. Abraham Lincoln was brainwashed by the Quakers and the B'nai B'rith in Quincy, Illinois before the Lincoln and Douglas debate. When I purchased my property in Quincy, I checked the attic. I found an issue of the Quincy Whig. The headline stated "The Lincoln and Douglas Debate will be held in Galesburg next week". History shows it happened before then in Quincy because the train broke down and had to stop in Quincy. The Quincy Public Library history web site shows a close Quaker involvement with Abraham Lincoln. The Civil War was likely a Quaker war against the American People. Albert T. Viar

I learned in real school back in the day, I learned in the USMC in the Nam, I taught my own three, our rights are not subject too nor ca be absolved by any federal government on this rock, as I taught mine I hope others would teach theirs, "If the Second falls, so fall the rest!"

No. here are the REAL facts. You are a racist, a bigot, and a black-hating sore loser!

Obama is no Marxist. In fact, he is a rather moderate or middle of the road Dem. The USA has never elected anyone truly left, although the right wing likes to pretend anyone they didn't elect is some sort of leftist kook. Even Congress rarely gets anyone a bit left of center, Bernie Sanders being a rare exception--and he isn't all that left either.

illegal means one wasn't born in this country and isn't a citizen. He IS from here, he's proven it time and tme again!

Why does Barack Obama want to destroy America? HERE IS A EASY ANSWER..HE DOESN'T!

How is our President Obama an "evil man" when he hasn't declared war on any other country based on a lie remember Bush's WMD. I don't see any concentration camps around America do you? No. It's obvious you're just a mentally damaged paraniod racist that can't stand having a black man as President!

The issue their taking with this is that if they can prove Obama is a Muslim, which they can't, because he's not, they would have proved that he lied and a fully proven lie might be enough to impeach the president.

Even "IF" he is a Muslim (which has been proven time and time again he is not) it does not disqualify him as president, so epic fail for trying to prove something that does not really matter.

Like you'd be doing anything other than celebrating if Romney has squeaked by a win.

You obviously don't read much, or only read the daily KOS and Briebart Report. As for the 140%, that error was due to early voting tabulation backups being run twice and it was corrected, and it only dealt with a house seat in Florida.

As for the 100% counties, there were 9 of them, all in Philadelphia, and all 100% black.

To accuse our president of voter fraud is the epitome of ignorant. Romney lost, get over it.. You're just a sore fucking loser but don't have enough common decency to admit it.

Obama is not a traitor nor a disgrace. he is not Communist, socialist, or marxist. he does not hate america. he is not racist. he is not muslim actually he is Christian. Obama does not have full control on our country, he is not a dictator.

You just hate having a Black Man as President!

Short and sweet, there is but one reason for the leftist push to disarm America. That reason is United Nation's Agenda 21 If you are ignorant of the Constitution or have been public schools to hate it, you will not understand why Agenda 21 cannot tolerate armed citizens laboring under the delusion they are sovereign citizens protected by the Constitution from a run away leviathan government. When American citizens are disarmed, the United Nations will be, once and for all, proven to be neither hope nor the world's last best hope.

I'm also suprised that in a sea of gun-nut fake patriots, real racists, only ONE of you have his head on straight..Brian D. A smart man. They rest of the commentator are NOT patriots, just hateful monsters and racists who, obviously by the hate in their comments, bought their guns with the hopes of shooting the black man in office like the scumbags they are!

What the people who are being manipulated by the NRA and the likes of World Net Daily apparently don’t realize is that the NRA is essentially the chamber of commerce of the gun lobby. Its main function is to support the gun industry and to — hello! — get people to buy guns and ammo and all the accoutrements that go along with owning guns. So, thanks to the BS it has ginned up about Obama taking away people’s guns, I’m sure the gun industry is laughing all the way to the bank thanks to the suckers who have fallen for their self-serving fear mongering.

According to the NRA there are about 80 million Americans who own firearms. The Second Amendment was put into the Constution for the express purpose of of the people having the where-withall too protect themselves and there families from those that would do them harm and to stop tyranny.

A few random thoughts:........President Obama, having been raised in a more or less European frame of reference, honestly believes that Americans are actually more submissive than they (we) seem. He doesn't really understand how willing we are to push back when shoved, and how little we are awed by any elected official. If Americans will riot over either winning or losing a championship, (sometimes both at the same time), we just might be very good at insurrections. It is simply not in his thinking that of some 60 million guns in private hands, 59.5 million will be "lost", "stolen" ,or "misplaced", should a general registration or confiscation program be initiated. Something rarely noted is that when the 2nd Amendment was formulated, citizens were armed with equal firpower to any army. Nowadays, we are held to a lower standard. And that's problematical. There is an anecdote published in 2008 that, while in elementary school, Obama said that he wanted to be president "so that the government would build his house, and the army would protect him". Yeah, right. We are a country with more veterans than active duty at any particular time, and it is very doubtful that our military, who generally don't like him anyway. would fire upon their own countrymen.

Since neither of our political parties are interested in constitutional restoration, it is not going to happen. The Civil War taught me all that is required to know about insurrection in this country, and our ability to force our government into constitutional restoration has been made even more impossible by our current weapon restrictions. Still, they will take the guns I own only by force, and I will likely not survive the confrontation.

WE MAY NEED TANKS, MISSILES AND JETS TO SEND A REALLY STRONG MESSAGE (WHATYA THINK ) .

Question Man is deluding himself about Obama. He should read Obama's books, He aligned himself with Marxist professors, His father was a Marxist as was his mother and both her parents. Gee what about his terrorist buddy. I believe in what Zell Miller said at an NRA Annual Meeting. I Quote, "I have more guns than I need but not more than I want. Zell is a Democrat.

For those interested in learning about firearms in a safe, fun and comprehensive manner I suggest FrontSight.com. Frontsight is the largest firearms training facility in the US. I am a lifetime member and spens at least 8 days a year at the Pahrump ficility taking firearms training courses.

For more info try Guntrainingcentral.com. There are bona-fida certificates available online for a "first timer" 2 or 4 day course for about $100.
If you seek the "comfort of skill at arms" I highly recommend Frontsight.

Last week I met an Englishman there. He described how at first, his guns were registered by serial number on his owner certificate. When the British decided to confiscate guns after the school shooting at Dunblaine, they simply demanded that guns be turned in, and then came to get the ones that did not. Now only the criminals have guns -- and there are lots of them. The media is silent.

The same has happened in Australia - and it will happen here if you do not protect yourself and your Constitutionally protected God given right. Think about Obama and his executive over-reach. If it were not for the 2nd Amendment and an armed populace - Obama would be acting just like Assad in Syria.

These people are dangerous -- Get trained, and get a gun!

When I was a young child growing up in "old" central Florida (pre-Disney World), I remember a common bumper sticker: "You can have my gun when you pry my cold, dead fingers from around it". To this day, I believe that no matter what further "fundamental transformation" may come, I will always be a gun-owning American. Why? We will either continue enjoying this right, or, the day they come to confiscate them is the day I die. I can only pray that other gun-owning, law-abiding citizens would join me by the millions.

I totally agree with you Mr. ALEXANDER

My nephew quit the police force of a large city about a year ago. Today, he got a call from a former co-cop that the gun grab starts in March. They'll first confiscate all firearms that hold more than 10 rounds. That even includes Ruger 10-22's, as you can use a larger magazine (30, 50 or 100 round) in them. What are you going to do when they come for yours? Remember, that's why "the shot heard 'round the world" was fired: firearm confiscation.

Would the Chinese uprising as exemplified in Tianenman Square have had a different outcome if the Chinese people had been armed? Would the Warsaw Ghetto uprising been different if arms had ben freely possessed by the Jews? What of those murdered by Pol Pot and Idi Amin? Does our own history of the British route after Lexington and Concord by those with their own arms teach us nothing? Let us never forget that an armed man is a citizen, an unarmed man is a subject at best and often a slave. My guns are Liberty's teeth!

One last thought, to all who disagree with me, my second amendment right, protects your first amendment right. Sleep well, I have one eye open.

Dear Patriot Post: Thanks, Amen, & kudos to Mark Alexander for today's article, "All Patriots Are Obligated to Be Armed and Ready." Regards, Terry Crahen

Sure they can have my guns, bullets first. And in a nice tight group at the center of mass.

When a friend who collected motorcycles asked me why I "needed" more than one gun, I asked him why he had more than one motorcycle when he only had one ass.

Whenever I encounter a person in military uniform away from home I almost always give them my thanks and encouragement. One common feeling I get from them is that they love their country and WILL NOT allow Obama or any other person or group to take over our country, OR disarm American citizens. This position is shared by all I've talked to,at least 100 military men and women. They can't say that publically, but in private they do. I'm sure there are some in the military who go along with Obama but I have yet to run across them.

In California, you leave the state, find a private party selling the firearm of your choice, buy it, then return to California. No sales tax, no registration, no background check. Relatives out of California purchase all of my ammo and reloading supplies for me. When they come to pry my guns out of my cold dead fingers, they will not have even known I had one. Hence all of the bodies of bureaucrats they will have crawled over to get to my cold dead fingers.

I'm ready!

I have read many of the comments above and was struck by those who did not have a gun or wantd to become gun owners but did not know how. May I suggest contacting the NRA and finding an NRA instructor in your area that does the NRA Fundamentals of Rifle / Pistol / Shotgun courses in your area. Pick which ones you are interested in. These will give you a grounding in safety, shooting fundamentals, and maintenance that will serve as a base for any shooting activity. I suggest that you find an instructor who can let you try several different guns and calibers (start with a 22 rimfire) as - like shoes - there is no universal fit or style.

A note to the women: for decades I had women tell me "I'm afraid of guns". Finally it dawned they were actually saying "I don't know enough about guns to feel safe with them". A good instructor will never allow you to be in an unsafe situation and will eliminate your anxiety. Most women in my classes find that shooting is great fun as well as a safety enhancer. By the way, women are easier to teach as they don't come with ego, listen and apply fundamentals better, and have better eye-hand coordination. Stop hesitating and learn a new skill!

Get ready, along with the financial assault that is coming with the Federal cliff and state over spending our 2A rights will be under a vicious attack in the years to come. Each and every law abiding citizen MUST become a true Patriot by learning how to use and have firearms. Do what ever is required to legally get prepared for the coming battle.

One of my favorite quotes :

"Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." - John F. Kennedy 1962

So, how do dedicated Patriots who are not familiar with firearms make the leap to gun ownership and proficiency?

This is not hard to do. Become a member of the NRA they have a wealth of info to help you get started. Stop by your local gun shop and tell them you are interested in learning to shoot. They can connect you with ranges that offer classes. You can also look up local clubs. They can get you started too. I am a member of 2 CT clubs and have introduced over a dozen people to rifle and hand gun shooting.

Do your part, get involved and be a Patriot! It is also great fun!

I would like to see you folks, as a further continuance of this discussion, talk about WHEN it is "right" to take up arms and use them (as a whole people) - such as in the movie "Red Dawn" (the original movie). You guys all talk endlessly about the taking up of arms, and I certainly do not disagree with that notion, but how about entering into a discussion (using several specific examples, etc.) about the "TIMING" of their use - i.e; WHEN would it be deemed appropriate to not only take up arms, but crying "enough is enough", USING them. In other words, I'd like to see a sort of "put your $$$ where your mouth is" and come out and give us some examples of where YOU guys would consider justifying their use on a large scale by citizens within our population. Like in the great book by John Ross titled "Unintended Consequences". Give us examples & scenarios to consider and look for where serious use would be justified. What would have to lead up to such action BEFORE their use would be considered justified - and at what point would the "enemy" be considered to have "crossed the line" and now it's time to "lock, load, and fire at will...!!". Comments and examples, please...!!

I very heartily recommend checking out Project Appleseed at http://www.appleseedinfo.org. It is an excellent program of (real) American history and marksmanship training. My husband and I and our 15- and 13-year-olds attended in 2010. Excellent volunteers and a great way to meet like-minded Patriots.

The problem with getting a concealed carry permit is that you put yourself on a very convenient 'confiscation list.'

The founders wanted the right to bear arms to help insure a method to defend against growing tyranny in their day and as it appears to be growing like a vicious cancer in today's AmeriKKKa !!!! The 3 Ks are to remind PATRIOTIC Americans that the KKK was a democRAT party idea and no Patriot dispises any American because of melanin content. The KKK was established to cause fear in black Americans who were seeking political office as what is today the republicRAT party.

Beware of enemies foreign and DOMESTIC. Be prepared to yet die for a free Republic. Democracy means only that each legal vote has the same weight and that all are equal in the eyes of the LORD. America is a Constitutional Republic and the founding documents are NOT living. This is evidenced by the fact that Amendments are required to change it. The courts are another tool of the left as is the Dept. of Stoogent Education. Lindsey Grahamnesty has said a "presidente" is entitled to the cabinet of his choice. This is dangerous policy.

Mr. Alexander: Thank you for your article that was well done and does not leave any doubt what we "MUST" do to defend our liberties ! I am both a Army Veteran and Retired Law Enforcement Officer, NRA member, American Legion Member just to name a few. I come from a long line of military Vets dating back to WWII and Law Enforcement Officers dating back to the late 40's, and I can say without reservation that we are in seriously bad times ! We have a government that is out of control who is working 24 / 7 / 365 to control us in every conceivable way and the majority of people do not have a clue how serious the situation. We have so many violations of our constitution and out right acts of treason by our elected representatives from the White House down to most members of Congress ! Corruption is rampant and blantant disregard for everything we hold sacred is under attack ! We "MUST" make a stand or we will lose everything ! Thanks for what you do and reminding everyone where we stand and what we must do to preserve our freedoms and our country ! Don Johnson

I believe in the 2nd Ammendment. That being said, I must say that in this country today it is not our God given right to own a gun; it is a privilege. About 20 years I got in trouble with the law and now, being a convicted felon, I no longer can legally own or possess any firearm ever again. I did my time, but that wasn't enough to restore all of my "rights". In spite of this I still consider myself a Patriot. And although I am not in possession of any guns. if worse comes to worse I can be armed to the teeth pretty quickly if need be... Just remember, rights cannot be taken away, but privileges can.

My father loved guns. He taught me the proper handling of firearms by the age of six. He was an honorable and peaceable man all of his life. We lived in what could be considered a "rough" neighborhood but everyone knew he was armed. We never had a problem with local residents. The liberals are playing an ever more dangerous game when they mess with the Second Amendment.

When people watched the unrest in Europe not long ago they failed to realize two things. The first is, that far from being a demonstration for the "people", the violence and destruction was the intentional, orchestrated work of anarchists and socialists. The second is, that it's a lot harder to toss a malotov cocktail at someone's home or business when there is a determined patriot defending it with his integrity AND his (insert weapon of choice).

We NEED guns !!! Reason?? Just look at how the Chinese, Russians, and Germans did it; took away their guns and exterminated dozens of millions of human beings !!!

The Founding Fathers were pretty clear on this. "Shall not be infringed" doesn't mean maybe. The best way to keep our Libertys is to be strong. If you don't have a rifle - buy one. If you do have a rifle - learn to shoot it. If you know how to shoot it - get better! The best bargain in becoming proficient with your rifle is Appleseed Project. Yoou will also learn about the day we became Americans. appleseedinfo.org

I served this country for twenty years in the US Air Force to ensure the freedom & continuance of this nation. After that I continued to serve the nation in other capacities. I retired from all such activities more than five years ago, but I have not retired from the obligation that I swore to at the beginning of each tour of duty - nor do I intend to. The Obama administration is again making noise like it wants to sign on with the UN to ban private ownership of ALL privately owned firearms. To that I can only say that while I might not survive the final assault, many who come for my weapons will not survive the first assault. I know that I do not stand alone in this expectation. Many citizens also hold firearms as their possessions. And, like me they will not give them up freely. Therefore, I would counsel Obama, his minions and anyone else who would seek to eliminate our Second Amendment rights to cautiously rethink that decision. Failure to do so will most assuredly result in a great deal of unnecessary bloodshed!!

Thank you for making plain and solid the case for gun ownership. True since founding, but now more than ever. The Wolves are now not only pursuing the sheep, but also the sheepdogs.

To prepare for gun ownership one should look around your area for a gun range that will offer non-owners a variety of weapons for rent so that the individual can determine what type/size weapon is most right for them. The range is generally associated with a lawful gun dealership. Therefore, from the controlled range where the select the proper type of weapon, they go to the gun shop to purchase an appropriate lesson. While purchasing the weapon they can generally also sign up for a class to teach them how to effectively use their weapon & pursue a carry permit. After that, frequent visits to the range to improve/maintain skill is also required.

Right on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will stand in defense of my God given rights and preserve then for my family and friends for generations to come.

I have recently become a gun owner myself and took all the safety and required courses for a conceal carry permit. If we must defend our freedom then we need to be prepared. I live alone and feel much more secure with my 9mm by my side when I am out hiking in the mountains.

I agree that you have the right to carry a gun. However, an obligation? After some years of unemployment and underemployment, I can barely afford food and utilities, let alone a gun and the ammunition. Then add the classes for training and licensing. Additionally, after having been a funeral director for 26 years, I can say that the misuse of guns has been the cause of many families' tragedies, including the killing of children whose parents have been remiss in their duties to supervise their children around firearms.
I've never held, aimed or shot a gun. At 57, I don't intend to start. I'm glad you have one, but don't ask me to do that. I never have, and never will allow a gun in my home.

If ya got 'em, keep 'em. If ya don't, get 'em. All well and good but to have any affect the population would need the support of the big guns: Police and armed forces. Our pitifully small "hunting" guns would be no match for the terrible power of a tyrant. Red Jacobsen, Temecula

It"s too late to help Canada because a bunch of wimps never stood up for their right to bear arms.Please do not let this happen to the USA. Our people are brave and think an unarmed citizenry is safer. Nothing could be further from the truth . Re: a young teacher and his wife who were killed in a home invasion. If he would have had a gun he would still be alive.

Read "THE SECOND AMENDMENT PRIMER", A Citizen's Guidebook to the History, Sources, and Authorities for the Constitutional Guarantee of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, By Les Adams, Palladium Press, 1996. This little book pretty much says it all! Information is some of the best armament.

My country trained me in the use of a weapon to defend people half way around the world. But don't think I should have one to protect myself and my family? What's wrong with this picture?

I guess I think a "good guy" should be able to own whatever he wants that he can pay for. That is not legal now. Since the 1930's, when the fully automatic and short barrelled and silenced firearm were made subject to a tax and special license, and destructive devices such as artillery and mortars were prohibited to almost all non-government people, there has been almost no legal firearms of that sort in private hands. Some, not many. But the government at local, state, and federal levels have lots of them. So, every patriot needs to have some firearm in possession, if for no other reason than as a means to obtain a better, more effective one in the event of invasion, or if a rebellion against a tyrannical government becomes the evidently the only way to preserve life and liberty.

There are thousands or perhaps tens of thousands fo liberty loving folks that are interested in secession. Fact is this although there is merit and is sorely needed to change our course, it will never come to fruition and is not the answer to the nation's detoriation. Is a constitutional restoration committee compromised of 2 delegates from each state a better alternative? Congress and their unconstitutional actions and perks should undoubtedly be the main focus of the committee. Once their greedy, relection on my mind hands are slapped and tied, the country will return to the country of the founding fathers.

I think I have enough weapons, I need more ammo. Heading for wally world this morning. Info to BHO, the vast number of Americans who want gun control is a figment of your imagination. To me gun control is hitting what I'm aiming at. I have no intention of using a gun in any type of crime. I just don't want a government that tells me what is best for me and mine. As for my house, we will serve the Lord.

Mark, I appreciate your 13 year old's upholding true Gun Control by shooting a tight pattern. I took my grandkids to the back woods on Thanksgiving for some can shooting and they all had a really good time AND hit their targets regularly.

It has been said that American hunters make up the largest Army in the world and I believe we stand ready to protect our families, our property and out God-given rights.

I would rather fight and die defending the constitution than live without it. If we lose the 2nd amendment we lose it all. Thanks for the email

@ Linda in Apple Valley: It is not the Constitution that gives us our rights. It merely recognizes the rights given to us by our Creator.

To the UN: MOLON LABE

We need to get the USA OUT of the UN. The word treason needs to be enforced. GOD GUNS & GUTS. Not Koombyah

For those who think their religion disallows guns I offer this link. http://jpfo.org/alerts2012/alert20120116.htm

I fear that when push comes to shove most gun owners will turn in their guns like their grandparents turned in their GOLD ,like the British and Australians did. The one world Communist order will win because Americans have no stomach to fight .Their slavery is easy and COMPLETE. The might of the police state and standing military will be turned on Citizens as it has been throughout history by dictators like Stalin, Hitler and yes- Lincoln.

Obama's single goal in firearms ban is to obtain tyrannical control over the United States of America. If there is a revolution, a Civil War, Obama has brought it on. I, for one, will not lay down and accept government control. I will fight for our freedom at all costs. I have children and I will fight for them to grow up in a country where they have real freedom, which is what this country was founded on. Any true patriot will do the same. Obama better think twice before he tries to obtain absolute control. There are far too many of us to ever let that happen!

I hate to think about Obama's gestapo coming up my driveway, but we have made the decision to resist at any price. We are locked and loaded.

the home of the free, because of the brave. why does he want our guns?

It's one thing to take up arms against an invading foe, but it is something else to take up arms against your own countrymen. Right or not, the resonsibility is awsome. One the first shot is fired there is no turning back. The American Patriot with his right to bear arms is the only defense against a one world government which has gained a foothold in our own country. As patriots we must stand against this encroaching evil which means choosing our candidates much more carefully in future. The attacks on the Tea Party movement by the MSM and others, who see the movement as a threat, has done great harm to the resoration of Liberty.

It seems to me that the bigger issue for the people that are against guns is that they believe the government is really benevolent and has their best interest at the core of what they do. History doesn't show this to be true yet they continue to believe that if they just let somebody else be responsible for their liberty, safety and security that everything will be just fine.

While a number of wars between countries have resulted in the deaths of thousands, there are just as many, or more deaths that have come from within by the government of that country against its own citizens. The person that brings a knife to a gun fight is sorely outmatched, as is an unarmed citizen against an armed robber.

The solution isn't to ban firearms, the solution is to make the penalty for crime committed with one so severe that the criminal element of our society is removed more quickly as a part of it. Have as many guns as you like and shoot them as much as you want, but point that at another human being with criminal intent and you should be removed from society, quickly and permanently, for your failure to handle the responsibility associated with that freedom.

"The people will not understand the importance of the Second Amendment until it is too late."

" I would much rather stand with Outlaws than lie down with the dead."

I will be damned. Out of MY COLD DEAD HANDS.....What does that say to you POTUS? You can sign what ever U.N. treaty you want. That doesn't change My Constitution and My Constitutional rights.

Out of my cold dead hands.

Forty -- or so -- years ago, when anyone bought ammunition, he or she had to enter the sale, complete with caliber, address, etc., in the gun dealer's log book.

Obama doesn't have the Senate votes to pass any arms deal with the U.N. but, he does have power under Executive Orders.

It's going to be interesting to see what he will do, given his power of Executive Orders, in the name of "homeland security."

Let's not forget that "clingers" were served notice by this President.

Let's not forget that Janet Napolitano branded gun owners and former members of the Armed Forces as "potential terrorists."

Let's not forget that the NDAA is now Law.

Let's not forget that for the sake of their patients' health, doctors have begun querying their patients about guns in the home.

Let's not forget under the ever-burgeoning power of the IRS, HHS, Homeland Security and Obamacare, there will be nothing -- nothing -- that the government can't claim under the rubrics of what's "safe" or healthy."

For what it's worth...

Some years back, I ran the gun counter for one of this Nation's largest sporting good chains.

During the weekend of the (first) Million Mom March, the NCIC computers were inexplicably "down" and we were unable to sell any guns between Friday afternoon and Monday morning.

Miraculously, the NCIC computers came back up on Monday morning.

Things are getting curiouser and curiouser.

Does the President have the authority to unilaterally sign a UN Treaty that contains language that contradicts our rights provided in our Constitution? Seems like that would be very problematic on many fronts.

Their reason to eliminate the 2nd Amendment is to control us. The mantra of what other countires have for gun control is what they use. Gun control only serves dictators, police states, tyranmts etc. They want to enslave us. Studies have shown that gun control or banning firearms does absolutley nothing to deter, curtail, or stop criminals from obtaining and using guns for illegal purposes. The Members of the US Senate and House of Representatives who support gun control should be removed from office for violation of their Oath of Office and for treason. We know who they are. The anti gun groups are the same, has anyone ever questioned their motives and whay they want to eliminate or eradicate the 2nd Amendment? The ant igun politicains and anti gun groups are SUBVERSIVES. I wonder why any member of the US Senate and House or Representatives has never questioned their colleagues or the anti gunners on their real motives, and whay haven't they been investigated as wanting to over throw our government and our rights? The UN Arms Treaty is a joke, we shouold never give up our sovereignty. The UN and its despots should be abolished, as they accomplish nothing.

ever think why no one has ever tried to enter our shores and take over our country . we have an ARMY,NAVY AIRFORCE ,MARINES AND 2,500,000,000 armed hunters & patriots

Article 1, Section 9, of the Constitution, grants authority to the President to suspend habeus corpus in the event of "insurrection" or "foreign invasion."

Lincoln, Obama's "favorite President," ordered the summary incarceration of some 2,400 "Copperheads" (Democrats) who opposed and were undermining his efforts to prosecute the War of Northern Aggression.

It took an Act of Congress to free them.

It is somewhat confounding to me, as we all live under the Constitution and the 2nd Amendment, that we must be, or should be or might be under the impression that we must also be "licensed" for concealed carry. Nowhere does the 2nd Amendment state that concealed or open, loaded or unloaded, we must bear our arms. Only that we have the right to bear arms.

There are more than 30,000 anti-Second Amendment laws in effect in the 50 States -- and average of 600 per State -- with more being enacted monthly.

Sufficient laws are on the books which prohibit and proscribe punishment for all manner of violent crime.

It is against the law in all 50 States to rob, rape, murder, kidnap, assault, threaten. Why, then, the Liberal / Progressive passion to legislate against the object being used to commit said crime(s)?

Which of those laws ever prevented a crime?

The issue isn't the gun. It's control of We, the Peasants.

It is my right to own firearms an in the USA The gov. can not take away them away under the second amendment.

If Obama should attempt to sic the dogs of oppression upon the armed citizenry of the United States of America in an attempt at disarming them he may find that, rather than give up their weapons, THIS group of citizens will airmail their rounds to their assailants.

At the risk of sounding maudlin, I just finished loading eight hundred rounds of ammunition. In my immediate neighborhood are four true patriots to which group I proudly include myself. Harry Reid, and his ilk, is a disgrace to our state. He would proudly lead any statist charge, albeit from the rear. Hence all patriots must be prepared. An alarmist? I think not. Just look at the actions of the last four years. Those not prepared and alert will, as usual, be caught with no route of escape.

Many millions of us have taken an oath to "protect and defend the Constitution of the United States from all enemies, both foreign and domestic." I fear that the Constitution's most dangerous enemy is now domestic, and this government could very well cause Civil War II and the partitioning of the USA. (When I was in school, I had to use my Dad's old set of encyclopedias - it had "The World War," not WWI and WWII).

I now and have always beleived that the right to keep and bear arms (Second Ammendment), is the most fundamentalpart of our freedoms, I've read my history, and take it seriously, and have noticed that the first thing that a Despot does is to disarm the people, then and only then can he make them into subjects. Yamamoto was afraid to invade the U.S. because he beleived that there would be a gun behind every blade of grass, Hitler was afraid to invade Switzerland for the same reason. That is the main reason that I don't trust liberal Politicians, no matter what party they belong to.

The only way that Obama can enforce a gun ban in the U.S. is to bring in foreign troops, police forces around the country would quickly realize that to attempt to disarm the American people would be a very dangerous occupation at best, and most would either quit or join the other side. I've noticed that countries like France, Spain, and most other western european countries would quickly tire of the body bags returning and quickly tire of any involvement in a war over here. Of course, there are a lot of eastern European countries that hate us on general principals, that would continue sending their young boys to be slaughtered.

Our gun rights need to be maintained. This government is constantly overstep;ing their bounds and trying to break this country down as much and as often as possible. The old flag with 'Don't Tread On Me' may soon be very popular for this country. This government has tried to remove God from our lives, rip the constitution from us bit by bit and continually blame others for it's incompetence. We must prevail against this tyrany. While it may be Democratic, it surely isn't democracy at work!

I plan on doing further research, but I want to know how I can fight the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty? As one of the participants of this year's Black Friday sales I want to know how I can secure our second amendent? Thank you so much for these publications. Michelle, GA

Any attack on our right to keep and bear arms, is an attack on the 2nd. Amendment of the Constitution, and therefore unconstiutional! Any politician who promotes any attack on this right should be removed by a recall vote!

Start with a revolver--nearly foolproof. Get comfortable with it. Stock up on ammo. Get a nice rifle and a shotgun. Get a carry permit if you are able. Stock up on ammo just as you would prepare for a hurricane. Teach your children the real history of this United States, and the reasons that gun ownership has provided us our freedom.

Obama, Hillery Roddom Balls Cliton and the rest of their rotten souls can keep struggling for a one world government and have the UN try to take our weapons. That will be one of the largest blood baths in the United States of America. That will be when they have pushed us into a corner and "We the People" MUST fight at that time or become slaves forever!

I think the administration in the WH is under estimating the will of the Country about taking weapons away just by signing a treaty from the UN. The UN should be located elsewhere and turn the building into apartments for our citizens. Our (elected) officials in the Senate and House need to get off their hands and reject any treaty from the UN.

Why did several departments of Government order millions of rounds of ammunition and also create SWAT members, i.e., the Department of Education?

Look at the Oath Keepers website. www.oathkeepers.org

List of refused ordersThe Oath Keepers feel that their sworn oath to the American Constitution, grants them not only the right, but the duty to refuse unconstitutional orders. The Oath Keepers organization has published a list of orders that they will not obey:

1.Orders to disarm the American people. 2.Orders to conduct warrantless searches of the American people. 3.Orders to detain American citizens as “unlawful enemy combatants” or to subject them to military tribunal. 4.Orders to impose martial law or a “state of emergency” on a state. 5.Orders to invade and subjugate any state that asserts its sovereignty. 6.Any order to blockade American cities, thus turning them into giant concentration camps. 7.Any order to force American citizens into any form of detention camps under any pretext. 8.Orders to assist or support the use of any foreign troops on U.S. soil against the American people to “keep the peace” or to “maintain control." 9.Any orders to confiscate the property of the American people, including food and other essential supplies. 10.Any orders which infringe on the right of the people to free speech, to peaceably assemble, and to petition their government for a redress of grievances.

Anyone taking this seriouly, is a bunch of nuts. Danny

In 1969 there was a missed window of opportunity. If somehow there could have been some coordination and organization, things could have been a lot different today. With over 200,000 well trained and combat ready Vietnam Veterans returning to the U.S. and the country in total chaos we could have pushed the reset button on our government and forced them back on the path that our forefathers set for the future of the country. There would have been no stopping us.

It appears as though one of obama's first actions will be to try to ban semi-auto rifles (I would assume pistols also). I for one am happy to see gun sales rising as at least one American industry is still flourishing. For how long is anyone's guess, but we must resist any and all attempts to disarm America; we surely can't depend on a feckless government to portect us.

Just as important as having guns is having ammo. But no amount of either would be sufficient against military forces armed with armored vehicles, aircraft, drones, sophisticated weapons. I fear relying on our guns may induce a false sense of security. Better, take control of the government by peaceful means through the vote while we still have that.

I HOPE Obama realizes the Second Amendment is Not just written on paper, but on the heart of sixty million people in HIS country.

"The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." -- Thomas Jefferson

"Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty teeth." -- George Washington

"The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good." -- George Washington

"ONLY a government that is AFRAID of its citizens tries to control them." -- Thomas Jefferson

"The beauty of the 2nd Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it"--Thomas Jefferson

"When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty." --Thomas Jefferson

It is clear, all the following support gun control: violent criminals, Hitler, Mao Zedong, Stalin, and liberal progressives... so what do they all have in common?

Protect and Defend living breathing humans from a government gone too far. The reason for the second amendment. THE ONLY REASON!

Fascism at it's best. This article sounds like it's right out of the third Reich. Right wing extremism at it's best.

I leav you with another quote from Jefferson."The strongest reason for the People to keep the right to Kee and Bear arms is, as a last resort, to prevent tyranny in Government. That is more true today than ever before

I stand by one of Col Jeff Cooper's most profound sayings; "An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it." We truly do have evil in America today. Forewarned is to be forearmed.

At the most fundamental level, the only rights we enjoy are those we can enforce. Absent the Second Amendment, we have no power to enforce any rights.

I used to be in the, "Let's get rid of Automatic Weapons" camp.After all look at all the damage they cause in ... ??? ... , what? I'm sure that my peers can think of an infinite amount more of 'Assault' weapons used in commission of crimes. However, I can only think of one --- The Bank Robbery in Los Angeles some years ago. It was devastating to the Police; they were literally 'out-gunned'. Than I took it one further. Of course the 'sociocrat' in Washington want no auto weaponry; they'd be out-gunned if things got 'dicey'. Think of it, for example, why have the Drug Cartels so overtaken Mexico? They have just out-gunned the Police!!! Anyway, what if I'm right...........???

Upon original reading, I flagged this message critical for response. Life happens.

God Bless you, Mark, and everyone in this endeavor !!

Here is my offering of where the core of this issue lies.

I mentioned this in my rebuttal to the Costas debacle -- Our nation ALREADY HAS many unconstitutional laws in place, and still this tragedy (Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher's murder-suicide) occurred. Now what ?? SOSDD – Laws only work for those who try to live within their influence, and many of those laws we have create defenseless people who become victims.

Murder is AGAINST God’s law. Killing in self-defense is PART OF God’s law. Get educated as to how that concept is a fundamental part of our national heritage. Visit http://jpfo.org/rabbi/6th-commandment.htm for a revealing look at how things should be, as well as how they have gotten twisted.

Bottom line - it is our God-given (G-d, for our friends at JPFO) right as sentient human beings, not to mention our basic nature and instinct, to keep ourselves alive and free from suffering harm. Jewish - Christian – other religion - matters NOT. Over 200 years old - matters NOT. Truth simply is. No argument to be had. Don't like God, or don't like to have Him in the discussion ?? Many do not - matters NOT. Judeo-Christian principles are the rock upon which our country was founded. What was undergirding them ?? God is the rock upon which our country was founded. No argument to be had. It is what it is. We struggle endlessly with man's law. This nation's laws, and founding documents, are modeled upon God's laws.

An excellent piece of writing to search out is Renewing Our Experiment in Ordered Liberty, by Michael S. Joyce Found at www.acton.org/ Eloquent and lofty, but the core issue is this - our society MUST honor our founding guidance in our Unites States Constitution. If that one breaks down, we will be FORCED to retreat to what undergirds it. The Declaration of Independence was put in place to protect life against tyranny. It was laid upon basic respect for human life and our fellow man. Only then could "Ordered Liberty" exist.

ANYONE'S first responsibility in life is to self, then respect for others.

Protecting yourself is God's law to you, and is also part of God's law for you. Thus, it is not only your right, it is also your obligation as a member of this society.

I've read and agreed with nearly all comments listed here, and would join with most in the defense of our 2nd amendment rights if it came to actually joining a fireing line and shooting at some one trying to take my guns. My concern is who am I going to be shooting at?? Is it going to be some group of National Guardsman sent down from Lansing, or is it going to be some Marine from our local detachment who was raised next door or some soldier from some other country?? I'm a WW!!/Koran veteran, I left the military in 1953 after nearly eight years service in the Army and Airforce with oversea's service in Europe. I've seen the recovery of our nation and the begining decline of it in the sixties until what we have now, the results of our elected officials more interested in Greed/Reelection then the oath they took when taking office.
I'll perform my duty on the fireing line to the best of my ability/s but maby I don't want to know who I'll be shooting at?!

IT IS MY RIGHY TO OWN A GUN & WAS SO LONG BEFORE THAT AMERICA-HATER CAME ALONG. I WOULD URGE EVERYONE CAPLE OF HANDLING IT TO HAVE ONE THIS REGIME IS A LITTLE SCAREY & WE DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY WILL DO UNTIL IT TOO LATE BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY

My family was once afraid of guns. Now, my family is afraid of their own government for the first time. We all have guns and carry permits. My neighbors and their children just finished their concealed carry permit classes and now practice shooting on a regular basis. I pray non of has to use these weapons to defend ourselves from a gone bad. I hope the sedition and treason going on will be resolved peacefully.

"What country can preserve its liberties, if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms." AMEN to that. Jacob. This is what I was just talking about. Try to make your way through this and read it all.

"It is the responsibility of all gun-owning Patriots to educate their like-minded family and friends about the overarching rationale for gun ownership -- the ability to defend Liberty -- and to encourage them to become responsible gun owners."

I have followed your advice. Not only did I encourage my friends to own guns, I gave them handguns as gifts. They were thrilled.

Thank you for inspiring me.

oh, btw, my friends are all inner city Black males between the ages of 18-26 who are unemployed and lacking a high school diploma.

The citizenry is now more safe as a result of my gift to defenders of Liberty.

Our state has now joined Oregon, Colorado, Arizona, Wisconsin as the site of a mass murder via gunman. I believe wholeheartedly in the 2nd Amendment, but how do we prevent a madman from killing 18 elementary aged children?! What is going on that we have massacre after massacre? Is there some conspiracy out there promoting mass gun violence to encourage tighter gun control? I am so devastated by today's senseless murders..... 12-14-12

The spirit of resistance, coupled with the availability of arms, brought us a million dead Americans in a war that, unless the last Civil War widow has finally passed away, taxpayers are still paying for. While I can certainly sympathize with the Southerners' love for their homeland, I question whether they may have been too quick to take up arms in a struggle that cost them everything they were fighting for, and more.

America would never be a part of this U.N., A.L.C.U., Muslim Brotherhood, Vatican, Masonic, any religionists! Remember Patrick Henry (1765) said, "It cannot be emphasized too clearly and too often that this nation was founded, not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religion, but on the gospel of Jesus Christ. For this very reason, people of other faiths have been afforded asylum, prosperity, and freedom of worship here."

I am innocent victim of CIA Domestic Enforcement , it's much WORSE , the carring the gun ! THEY TRY ANY KIN BRUTALITY AGAINST TO HUMAN !!!!!