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[Ivan le Fou]

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Waiting for the Supreme Court to suggest the DOJ to go pound sand.

 

[JimHPTN]

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Waiting for the Supreme Court to suggest the DOJ to go pound sand.

For the executive branch to more or less come out and say that they are going to try to ignore a SCOTUS ruling is the very definition of a real constitutional crisis.

 

[Ivan le Fou]

For the executive branch to more or less come out and say that they are going to try to ignore a SCOTUS ruling is the very definition of a real constitutional crisis.

Remember the whole "clear and present threat to the Constitution" hysterical talks by libs and dems each and every time Trump had two scoops of ice-cream instead of one?

Memberberries remember.

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[primer]

Was looking at ordering a rifle stock from the US and low and behold the cops and taxcindy have banned it. Can only order via an approved gun dealer.
As if a stock for a bolt action is going to cause a crime wave.
Indicates just how lacking the lobby for gun owner rights are here and the overbearing autocracy they used when they passed it into law.

 

[JimHPTN]

Was looking at ordering a rifle stock from the US and low and behold the cops and taxcindy have banned it. Can only order via an approved gun dealer.
As if a stock for a bolt action is going to cause a crime wave.
Indicates just how lacking the lobby for gun owner rights are here and the overbearing autocracy they used when they passed it into law.

The government will have a cow if they discover what machine and woodworking tools are. They're already throwing fits about 3-D printers.

 

[Connaught Ranger]

Woman spotted loading firearm inside her purse at Bradenton hospital, police say​

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[primer]

The last few weeks have seen a lot happening in the firearms sector. Most alarming is the ongoing breach of licenced firearms owners’ information from the theft of a disused police station. Least surprising was the sudden change in Police Minister with crime out of control and the soft on crime approach wearing thin. And most frustrating is waiting for the finalised details of the clubs and ranges regulations now that our submissions have been processed


Firearms information breach


On 8 June 2022, Police announced to all licensed firearms owners in the Auckland City Police District that its disused Auckland precinct had been burgled. An update a few days later alluded to “a few hundred people” being affected and the documents stolen relating to people seeking renewals between 2015 and 2017 in Auckland Central.


This has since been updated so the time period now covers between 2003 and 2018, and the figure of those potentially affected has gone from a few hundred to almost 5,000. It seems clear at this point that the Police are still coming across new information and the full extent of this serious security breach of information is not yet known.


ACT is continuing to ask questions about this. We have asked questions in Parliament of the previous Police Minister and have a series of written parliamentary questions with the current Minister. We’ll share these details publicly when we receive them. This concerning breach also highlights why ACT is so opposed to the creation of a national firearms register. New Zealand Police has failed to keep firearms owners’ private information secure in the past, so why would a register be any different? It has potential to be the jewel in the crown for criminals looking for firearms. Just like with earlier firearms reforms, ACT will be the voice of common sense and reason, sticking up for law-abiding firearms owners.


New Police Minister


Poto Williams really struggled with the Police portfolio and her focus on ‘culture change’ angered communities who were grappling with rising levels of crime. Chris Hipkins has taken over and he will have no time to muck around.


ACT is hopeful that he will address the legitimate issues raised by the firearms community with sincerity and stop fobbing them off like his predecessor did. Jobs, lives and families are often affected by the unreasonable delays our communities are facing and Ministers should always be mindful of the flow-on effects of their rushed decisions. ACT will continue holding the Government accountable.


Clubs and ranges


The finalised regulations around clubs and ranges are due out soon. Thank you to everyone who has made submissions. Many were shared with me and I found them thoughtful, well-written and relevant to so many aspects of our firearms safety culture.


Hopefully, we will see significant changes that incorporate families participating together, respects the volunteers, and encourages our clubs and ranges to remain open. Watch this space.


We will keep you advised as we learn any new and relevant information. Meanwhile, no matter what town or city you are in, keep safe, be vigilant and security conscious.


Yours sincerely, Nicole Mckee ACT

 

[surfpunk]

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holy dogshit, batman, explosions!
I better have my rifles melted down into stainless steel dildos(steely dan) before they go and hurt someone!

 

[Ivan le Fou]

Yeah, no.

I'd rather listen to Garand Thumb's expertise than CNN's.

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[JimHPTN]

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Only in California...

 

[Ivan le Fou]

California Attorney General leaks private data of thousands of gun owners

The leak included peoples' full names, race, home address, date of birth, and date their permit was issued, as well as the type of permit and whether the holder was a judge or officer.

thepostmillennial.com

*woopsie*

 

[Ivan le Fou]

RCMP official: Lucki claimed direct pressure from federal minister to name guns

A scathing letter from an RCMP communications manager released Tuesday says RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki referred to direct pressure from the federal public safety minister to release firearm details in the days after the Nova Scotia mass shooting.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

[Ivan le Fou]

Justices Send Assault Weapon, Magazine Bans Back to Lower Courts

Several challenges to state gun laws were sent back to lower courts in light of the US Supreme Court’s landmark Second Amendment ruling limiting restrictions on firearm possession outside the home.

news.bloomberglaw.com

 

[Ivan le Fou]

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[JimHPTN]

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They truly are slow learners. This law will end up back in court.

 

[Ivan le Fou]

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Not only is it retarded and, incidentally, unconstitutional (you know, violating 1A, 2A and 14A), but on what ground is the "3 years of social media history" condition based?

Why not 4? Or 2? Or 6?

 

[Ivan le Fou]

They truly are slow learners. This law will end up back in court.

Smooth-brainlets.

 

[JimHPTN]

UPS Reportedly Cancels Accounts Of Gun Dealers Selling ‘Ghost Gun’ — They May ‘Seize And Destroy’

United Parcel Service (UPS) is reportedly terminating the accounts of gun sellers across the country, stating any ‘ghost firearms’ shipment

foxmetronews.com

It's one thing not to do business with a customer anymore, but it's entirely different to seize and destroy packages in the system if the product is legal. UPS is going to have a lot of lawsuits due to this. They also have just lost a lot of business as many of us will no longer use them as a shipper if any other choice exists.

 

[Ivan le Fou]

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Likely a loophole that will, hopefully, get shut.

 

[Euroamerican]

UPS just lost my occasional business. I will make sure NOT to use them.