Watching what has been happening in Minnesota is painful and devastating. Let it be known that GOC unflinchingly believes Americans have a constitutional right to peacefully protest while armed, and that right should never be infringed by the federal government or its agents. Law-abiding citizens who are peacefully demonstrating are exercising core First and Second Amendment freedoms. At the same time, we recognize that the facts around what occurred in Minneapolis are still emerging and that there is not yet a complete, transparent public record of the sequence of events that led to this tragic shooting.
We call for a full, impartial investigation so all Americans can understand what happened and why — and to ensure accountability on all sides. We strongly disagree with any suggestion that simply being armed while in public — including while exercising constitutional rights — automatically justifies deadly force. Responsible, lawful firearm ownership and public demonstration are not threats in themselves.
Nothing good can come from unconstrained lawlessness. Believing in America’s immigration policies while supporting an individual’s right to legally carry a firearm while protesting said policies are not mutually exclusive perspectives.
SECOND AMENDMENT NEWS
Gun Groups Criticize L.A. Fed Prosecutor on Minneapolis Shooting Response | LA Times
Exercising our First and Second Amendments can be done simultaneously.
Minnesota Shooting Scrambles America’s Gun Debate | Washington Post
Legally carrying is not an invitation to exploit anything.
CA AG Bonta: Open Carry Terrorizes Children | The Truth About Guns
Just your routine fear mongering from CA’s Attorney General.
Gun Groups to SCOTUS: Hear Public Transit Gun Carry Ban Challenge | The Truth About Guns
WE THE PEOPLE are eager for another landmark ruling.
Murders Down, Gun Ownership Thrives | AmmoLand
Can the anti-2A contingent acknowledge this?
Some Guy Registered His Potato As a Silencer With the ATF | Not the Bee
It would be funny if it weren’t so ridiculous.
Why the 9th Keeps Losing—Why Wolford v. Must End Judicial Defiance | AmmoLand
Let’s hope we get some pro 2A decisions from 9th.
Trump Pulls US Out of UN Gun Trade Agreement | Bearing Arms
GOC applauds this great move by President Trump.
Feds Seize Guns After Columbus Man Threatened ICE Agents | Townhall.Com
Interesting development on this alleged crime.
UCLA Students Largely Clueless of School’s Active Shooter Protocols | Bearing Arms
Are we surprised?