Category: 2nd Amendment

The Rational Prepper - Girls With Guns

7/16/2022

Background
In the wake of tragic mass shootings, politicians are again proposing endless ways to punish lawful gun owners while they ignore crime. And Joe is making political theater demanding a new Assault Weapon Ban as a talking point for the mid-terms.

Let's keep in mind that FBI statistics show that roughly 350 people are killed each year with rifles (of any type). Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs) aren't the problem... urban crime is the problem. According to an article from NPR, "One in every 1,000 Black men and boys between the ages of 15 and 34 was shot and killed that year, ... That's nearly 21 times the rate of their white counterparts."
www.npr.org/2022/07/16/1111517804/gun-deaths-control-mass-shooting-laws

Please note that I don't believe this is an issue of race. I believe this carnage is the direct result of Progressive policies in Democrat run cities. Progressive media tries to claim that the problem is just as great in rural America (where most people own guns) but that is Bullshit. Here are the actual FACTS from the CDC. And please note the record increase since Joe took office. (click the pic for details)

Failed Policies and Distraction
The current attempt to pass another unconstitutional AWB is just political pandering to distract you from the failures of Democrat policies and leadership.

About 350 people are killed with rifles each year (which is tragic) but over 100,000 died of drug overdoses in 2021. It is also a FACT that Fentanyl deaths have doubled since Joe took office and opened the southern border. Don't take my word for it... read this article from CNN.
www.cnn.com/2021/11/17/politics/fentanyl-overdose-deaths-what-matters/index.html

Ironically, Joe is the greatest gun salesman since Obama. With increasing drug trafficking, and spiraling violent crime in our cities, gun sales continue to be robust. There are millions of new lawful gun owners.

Women Take the Lead
According to a recent Harvard study, women are buying guns in ever increasing numbers and make up 42% of new gun owners. In fact, women are the fastest growing demographic among gun owners.

Roughly 3.5 Million women have become new gun owners over the the past 5 years, most within the past 2 years. According to US Census data there are approximately 127 million adult women in America... so about 2.7% of ALL adult women have become new gun owners in the past 5 years. www.statista.com/statistics/241488/population-of-the-us-by-sex-and-age/

One quarter of the women surveyed indicated that self-defense was their main reason for acquiring a firearm.

Note that I never recommend or advocate that anyone should become a new gun owner. The 2nd Amendment is a RIGHT, but it also comes with great responsibility for safety. Fortunately, it seems that many women take the responsibility seriously and are taking gun safety classes and/or joining women gun organizations in great numbers.

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I'm So Afraid

6/25/2022

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I'm not actually sure what this Progressive Urban Socialist is pissed about. I'll assume it's probably RvW since they refer to "radical Christians" and "backward ass rural conservatives".

I'm always amused when 'educated' people imagine that they are superior to "disillusioned redneck/white trash/blue collar types". So intelligent, elite and arrogant.

These are the same folks who worship WaPo and believe Joe is doing a great job.

The best part of the post from this courageous soy-person is "I'm not the organizing type. But maybe some who is can organize..."

This particular Tweet was deleted quickly. If this was one isolated nut-case I wouldn't bother to write about it. But I have read (without exaggeration) 100's of deranged posts calling for burning the Supreme Court, burning churches or other violence. I just don't understand why Twitter allows posts that clearly violate their standards.

I have a thought for @ripitthrowaway.

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Winning

6/24/2022

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Summer has arrived and perhaps it is the start of Winning Season.

The 2nd Reaffirmed
On his own birthday, Clarence Thomas (and SCOTUS) gave the American People a present by overturning the unconstitutional New York law that restricts possession of a firearm outside the home.

As a matter of full disclosure, all states allow concealed carry outside the home with various, state-by-state requirements and restriction. (as an aside, Illinois was the last state to allow concealed carry after being forced to do so by the 7th Circuit Court in 2013 www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-guns-illinois-idUSBRE9680ZB20130709 ).

The New York law was struck down because it required a lawful citizen to show they have "proper cause" to carry. The new decision affirms that the 2nd is a right and that a citizen shall not be required to demonstrate need to exercise a right. Of course felons, juveniles and the mentally incompetent are already prohibited from possessing firearms, so the New York law was nothing more than an additional hurdle imposed on the law-abiding.

Contrary to Progressive Propaganda (aka mis-information), this decision does NOT allow anyone to freely carry in public. States may still require background checks, training and/or licensing.

In any case, Progressives are going insane (click the pic).

Tulsi Gabbard summarizes the new ruling better than I can.

You can read the entire 135 page ruling here: www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/20-843_7j80.pdf

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Bicycles and Bullets

6/20/2022

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As we all know, Joe fell off his bike last week. Fortunately he wasn't injured.

We also know that Dems have spent years (and millions of hours of media air time) demonizing evil semi-automatic 'weapons of war'. I know these are unrelated subjects but it got me thinking... what is a greater threat to life and safety? Are evil semi-automatic rifles more deadly than bicycles?

I like FACTS, so here they are: According to the National Safety Council (click the pic) there were 1260 bicycle related deaths in 2020. There were also over 425,000 serious injuries that required Emergency Room treatment.

According to the FBI, there were a total of 364 people killed with rifles (of all types) in 2019. In other words, you are almost 4 times more likely to die from a bicycle than a rifle.

If the Democrats were really concerned about your safety they would be passing legislation to take deadly 'assault bicycles' off our streets.... for the children.

You don't have to wait for Congress to act on the deadly bicycle menace. Do Your Part!... Trade your bike for an AR-15.
ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2019/crime-in-the-u.s.-2019/tables/expanded-homicide-data-table-8.xls

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The Rational Prepper - Body Armor - Part 2

6/7/2022

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Armor Ban
As I mentioned last week, the NY State Legislature passed a bushel basket of new anti-gun laws, one of which, bans the sale/purchase of body armor to civilians. Governor Hochul signed the bills into law yesterday (Monday). We may assume that other Democrat states will follow New York's example as good PR leading up to the mid-terms. www.mynbc5.com/article/new-york-gun-control-legislation-june-2022-hochul-semiautomatic-rifles/40208503#

The new law bans the sale/purchase or transfer of a 'body vest' to anyone not engaged in an 'eligible activity'. This is vaguely defined to include: law enforcement, military, security and other professions as may be designated by the State. As with so-called 'assault weapon bans' I suspect that members of the State government will be exempt from the laws they pass on the rest of us.

Armor Basics
First, NO armor is bullet-proof. Armor is bullet-resistant and provides a degree of protection from specific threats.

Second, (and I suppose this should be obvious) armor only protects the areas actually covered. Your arms, legs, hips and head are still exposed. Wearing armor does NOT make you super-man-woman-person. (But it does improve your odds of survival)

Body armor is rated/tested by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). The different levels of protection are illustrated in the following diagram, with Level IIA being the lowest and Level IV being the highest. Levels IIA, II and IIIA can be provided with soft, concealable armor (such as Kevlar).

Levels III and IV require rigid armor plates.

Soft vs Hard
I suggest level IIIA soft armor but everyone's needs are different. Here is a primer on hard vs soft armor.

Soft Armor
Soft armor, as the name implies, is relatively thin, lightweight and designed to be (fairly) comfortable for everyday use for extended periods of time. It typically weighs under 5 or 6 pounds and is generally thin enough that it can be worn discretely underneath regular clothing. This is the type of armor worn by police throughout America.

Soft armor is constructed from flexible, strong fabrics such as Kevlar. The fabric stops the projectile and spreads the impact over a large area. Note that the impact may still cause serious bruising or broken ribs.

Soft armor typically wraps around the body and provides some protection to the sides, as well as extended coverage of the chest and back.

The main disadvantage is that soft armor is only rated for handgun threats and provides no protection against rifles. Quality soft armor is also substantially more expensive than steel plates.

Hard Armor
As the name implies, hard armor is composed of steel, ceramic, or polymer plates. Generally, steel plates are the heaviest (weighing in at 16+ lbs for front and back), fairly thin and the least expensive.

Polymer plates are much thicker than steel but they are also lighter, weighing in at only 6-7 pounds for two plates (front and back).

The primary advantage to hard plates is protection against rifle rounds. Level III plates can defeat common AK-47 rounds, while level IV plates can provide protection against more powerful 'battle rifle' rounds. The military and SWAT use level IV plates.

Hard plates provide less coverage than soft armor and are often worn with soft armor underneath.

Hard armor is worn over clothing and is not concealable. The plates come in a bewildering variety of sizes, shapes and curvatures, as illustrated below. However, comfort is NOT a primary concern and there are no hard plates designed specifically for women. (click the pic for Pew-Pew's full armor review)

Female Armor
If you're a man (i.e. a non-birthing person) then you have virtually unlimited choices in armor. There are far fewer options for women.

This isn't really sexist... it's mostly a matter of simple practicality... hard armor, purchased in vast quantities by the military, isn't comfortable for anyone. There's no discrimination against women.... it is heavy, it's bulky, and it sucks... just get over it.

Law Enforcement, on the other hand, uses soft armor almost exclusively (except for SWAT). There are now a few companies making soft armor specifically designed for women. There are two examples in the pics below.

For the ladies who are 'more average', I like the product on the left because it is composed of an advanced Kevlar + Graphene composite that is thin and breathable. However, it is only available in generic sizes. The product on the right is available in tailored sizes and can be ordered with cup sizes up to DD. Click the pics for links.

You may think I'm being overly dramatic.... but I'm not. Here's a pic of the Ukrainian parliament during the Crimea incursion years ago. (Sorry, I don't recall who this is)

She isn't wearing the armor correctly... it should be pulled up higher... above the sternum to protect the heart and lungs.

But it illustrates where the world is headed. Armor for the government... armor for elites... but not for YOU.

BTW, I assume the pic is mirror-reversed... the wedding ring and phone are reversed.

Conclusion
Though soft armor will not stop rifle rounds, I believe Level IIIA is the most practical option for civilians (like us). It is lightweight, concealable and can be worn all day (honest).

Mass shootings with 'assault rifles' make sensational headlines in the media and provide powerful Distractions for Dishonest Democrats (I love alliteration). However, FBI statistics over many. many years show that rifles (of any type) are used in less than 3% of homicides, while handguns are used in the VAST majority of crimes (knives are in second place and beating or kicking someone to death is in third).

In FACT, more peple have been murdered with hands, feet or hammers than rifles every year for as long as there have been records. I'm not making this up. ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2019/crime-in-the-u.s.-2019/tables/expanded-homicide-data-table-8.xls

In my opinion, armor that you can wear comfortably and discreetly, ... that provides reasonable protection from 90% of random violent crime (might not protect you from hammers or baseball bats) is a much better investment than heavy armor that you will never wear.

If you live in a RED state... DON'T PANIC you have plenty of time to consider your options. If you live in a Blue state.... sorry, elections have consequences.

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The Rational Prepper - Body Armor - Part 1

6/4/2022

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Intro
Back in October 2021 I wrote about how Cook County, Illinois has legalized murder and running gun battles in public. I'm not making this up... here is the segment to refresh your memory.

The Purge is Coming to Chicago
A deadly gang shootout took place on the morning of October 4th, 2021 requiring a SWAT team response. Over 70 shots fired with one banger dead and two wounded. On the following Monday the Cook County States Attorney dropped all charges and released the dirt-bags citing “Mutual Combat” as the reason. This is a term from the golden age of dueling to describe a "fight into which both parties enter willingly, or in which two persons, upon a sudden quarrel, and in hot blood, mutually fight upon equal terms."

Please note that this ancient law refers to TWO PERSONS (i.e. a duel)… it does not absolve two carloads of gangsters shooting up a house-full of other gangsters. I can only assume that the Cook County Attorney attended Chicago Public Schools and is severely lacking in reading comprehension. Perhaps she received her Law Degree from Costco.

Also note that illegal possession of firearms, illegally modifying semi-auto weapons to fire as full auto, illegally discharging firearms within city limits and endangering innocent bystanders weren’t even considered in the decision to release these assholes. Apparently gang members can laugh at gun laws because Illinois prosecutors don’t bother to enforce them. Law abiding citizens are persecuted for minor infractions while gangsters go free. Meanwhile elected officials defund the Police. You just can’t make this shit up.
chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/10/3/22707555/5-suspects-released-without-charges-deadly-shootout-austin

policetribune.com/chicago-prosecutor-drops-charges-in-massive-gang-gunfight-claims-mutual-combat/

BTW, this was not an isolated incident. Just one week later Cook County prosecutors released a 17 year-old who fatally stabbed an unarmed 18 year-old in Schaumburg.... again citing "Mutual Combat". I guess they did not comprehend the part about “fight upon equal terms”.

Crime and violence is spiraling out of control in Progressive cities. The criminals are rarely caught... and when they do get caught they are released. You may want to consider investing in body armor before the Purge comes to a city near you.

No Body Armor For You
Following the recent mass shootings that have plagued the country, New York State has banned the sale of body armor to civilians. "The bills would prohibit the purchase of body armor for civilians, and require a license to purchase a semiautomatic rifle"

The Police can't protect you. Progressive Prosecutors won't protect you. AND Progressive legislators (including Pres Joe) will do everything they can to insure that you can't protect yourself.
www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-01/new-york-to-raise-age-to-purchase-assault-rifle-ban-body-armor

BTW, body armor is NOT protected by the 2nd Amendment. There is nothing to stop the Progressive Urban Socialists (PUS) from leaving you naked and afraid.

Is It Legal To Own Body Armor
YES! Except in NY (when the new law goes into effect) or if you are a convicted felon (existing Federal law). You're not a convicted felon... right?

Next week I'll provide a primer on armor.... as a public service, of course.

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Assault On The Constitution

4/16/2022

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2nd Amendment Theater
I thought that Joe Biden took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution... perhaps I was wrong.
This week he announced his new Ghost Gun Ban to great fanfare and much Progressive cheering. His new regulations are not actually a ban... but more on that later.

Stupidity and Dishonesty
His announcement is based on the same tired and dishonest arguments he has used throughout his sad career. Making jokes about self defense or hunting, neither of which which has anything to do with the 2nd.

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire
About a year ago, in a previous assault on 'assault rifles' Joe stated "From the very beginning, you couldn't own any weapon you wanted to own,". This is absolutely untrue. In colonial times citizens could own anything they could afford including cannons. Machine guns were completely accessible until they became regulated in 1934. They are still legal but require a background check and registration with the ATF. (By the way, the ATF indicates there are about 638,000 legal civilian-owned machine guns in the US… which is more than the Army).

Hand grenades, bombs and anti-tank cannons remained legal until 1968. Tanks, armored vehicles and flamethrowers (yes flamethrowers) are and have always been legal.

He goes on to say... "Nothing, nothing I'm about to recommend in any way impinges on the Second Amendment," And he adds. "They're phony arguments suggesting that these are Second Amendment rights at stake for what we're talking about. But no amendment, no amendment to the Constitution is absolute." Hey Joe, it states “Shall not be infringed”… It is absolutely ABSOLUTE.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2021/04/08/remarks-by-president-biden-on-gun-violence-prevention/

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Self Defense
The 2nd Amendment makes no mention of self defense because it doesn't have to. Self defense has been enshrined in all legal systems going back at least to the Code of Hammurabi (1792 BC). The founders felt no need to reiterate 3800 year-old laws in the Constitution.

Here's one of Joe's dumbest statements ever.... telling the public (and his wife) it's OK to fire a shotgun at random, in the dark, at night.

Hunting
The Constitution says NOTHING about hunting (which is a privilege, not a right). What has this to do with the 2nd Amendment??

But, we have Joe reiterating the same tired, stupid, irrelevant argument about hunting.

The Purpose of the 2nd
NO, Joe, I don't think deer are wearing Kevlar... but I'm sure that your NAZI storm troopers are.

The 2nd was promulgated to allow the people to own military arms to defend themselves from tyrants (like Joe). Here are direct quotes from the founders themselves.

"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." - Thomas Jefferson to William Stephens Smith, son-in-law of John Adams, 1787
"I ask who are the militia? They consist now of the whole people, except a few public officers." - George Mason, Address to the Virginia Ratifying Convention, June 4, 1788
"Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed, as they are in almost every country in Europe. The supreme power in America cannot enforce unjust laws by the sword; because the whole body of the people are armed, and constitute a force superior to any band of regular troops." - Noah Webster, 1787
"The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. A well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained to arms, is the best and most natural defense of a free country." - James Madison, 1789

The New 'Ghost Gun Ban'
The ATF has released a 364 page set of revised firearm regulations intended to 'ban' so called ghost guns and inconvenience legitimate owners of semi-automatic firearms.

Ghost Guns
The term 'Ghost Gun' is used to refer to a Privately Made Firearm (PMF)... a firearm produced by a private citizen and, therefore, not known to the ATF. It is completely legal, but is a great inconvenience to government efforts to eventually confiscate weapons.

The new regulations are mostly theater since they do not actually ban private citizens from manufacturing their own weapons. The new regulations reclassify many of the current '80%' components as firearms and require FFLs (i.e. gun shops and gunsmiths) to apply a serial number to any PMF that comes into their possession.

The theory is that it will make it easier for Law Enforcement to trace the origin of a gun utilized in a crime. The problem with this theory is that most guns recovered from crimes are either stolen (and can't be traced to the criminal) or have had the serial number filed off (and can't be traced at all).

I actually have no particular objection to serializing firearms... but calling this a 'BAN' is pure theater and it is ineffective in any case.

As 3D printing technology advances we will see a proliferation of PMFs. It is far beyond the government's control. We should be prosecuting violent criminals rather than criminalizing plastic.

This video explains the new regs better than I can.

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The Rational Prepper - Girls With Guns

I'm So Afraid

Winning

Bicycles and Bullets

The Rational Prepper - Body Armor - Part 2

The Rational Prepper - Body Armor - Part 1

Assault On The Constitution

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