Nationwide Concealed Weapon Permit Reciprocity

 

Los Angeles, CA — California's Penal Code is packed with unconstitutional, redundant, and pointless gun regulations. In the landmark Supreme Court decision, New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022), it was made clear that nearly all firearm prohibitions or regulations regarding possession, transportation, or carrying firearms are unconstitutional.

No other constitutional right stops at state borders, and the notion that the Second Amendment only applies in certain geographical locations is simply absurd.

Since the Bruen decision, gun laws across the country have been steadily overturned. These restrictions and regulations are being successfully challenged in courts everywhere. 

In addition to Bruen, in 2022, the Supreme Court granted review to several appellate challenges to gun laws, vacated lower court rulings, and remanded cases back to lower courts with instructions to revise their decisions in line with Bruen.

There are serious constitutional issues with laws that impose restrictions based on residency, firearm type, magazine capacity, gun-free zones, waiting periods, age restrictions, nonviolent felonies, delays in issuing permits, and charging fees for simply exercising a constitutional right.

The earlier Heller and MacDonald decisions made it clear that the second amendment was an individual right and reinforced its application to the states through the 14th Amendment.  That made it abundantly clear that every state must respect our gun rights.

California has recently lifted its ban on non-residents applying for concealed weapon permits. However, this does not address the long delays in processing permits, the excessive fees, or the other hurdles put in place. It seems like an attempt to avoid civil rights challenges while still making it difficult for non-residents to exercise their rights.

When the Second Amendment refers to the militia, it means ordinary citizens. The military, National Guard, police, and other Executive branch organizations already have unrestricted access to any weapons they need, with no limitations.

The right to bear arms does not limit citizens to ineffective or inferior weapons. There is no restriction on owning technologically advanced firearms, and in fact, there have been no major advances in firearms technology in over 100 years. Cosmetic changes in firearms are often exaggerated.

The popular AR-15, for example, fires a small 5.56mm bullet, originally utilized to wound rather than kill enemy soldiers. The idea was that an injured soldier would require two others to evacuate them, tying up enemy forces. The military also favored lighter ammunition so soldiers could carry more of it.

Today, 27 states allow concealed carry without a permit or registration. States that do require permits generally issue them without unnecessary delays. Unfortunately, a few radical states remain hostile to American civil rights and continue to violate them.    

Should Negligent School Administrators Be Charged With Crimes After Shootings? Absolutely.

The shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on September 4, which claimed four lives and injured many others, was devastating. However, the way society responds to such incidents is disgraceful.

The Media:

They consistently shroud every story in political correctness, only highlighting racism if it involves a white majority targeting minorities. Recently, numerous mass murders have been committed by gender-confused criminals, yet the media deliberately avoids discussing the gender fueled mental health crises of these killers. Society cannot adequately address these issues when the press conceals essential facts.

School Administrators:

They must ensure that armed police officers are present to protect students, just as we protect politicians and money—with guns. Schools also need to enact strong anti-bullying policies. Instead of doing so, they often suspend both the victim and the bully after altercations. This is neither fair nor just. Schools should also be required to provide counseling for both the victim and perpetrator when bullying is suspected.

The Police:

Unfortunately, law enforcement has little influence on school security measures or personnel assignments. These decisions are made by politicians and the bureaucrats they appoint.

The Parents:

Parents bear ultimate responsibility for their children's behavior. However, many are ill-prepared for this role due to their own lack of maturity, education, or financial challenges.

The School Boards:

School boards nearly always keep parents in the dark by underreporting violence. Their solutions are always welcome as long as they don’t work. Board members are typically more interested in steering lucrative contracts to friends and family than in running the schools properly. They seek parental support only to gain approval for their disingenuous activities.

Now, let’s examine the recent Apalachee High School shooting. We have a gender-confused 14-year-old boy—his long, obviously dyed blonde, girly styled hair makes that clear. Yet the media ignores this. Many recent high-profile shootings have involved similarly troubled individuals with gender identity issues.

Charging a 14-year-old with capital crimes is shocking and harsh, given his age. This recalls the infamous case of George Junius Stinney Jr., who was executed at 14 in South Carolina, seated on phone books to fit into the adult-size electric chair. His case was later considered a wrongful conviction. The U.S. Supreme Court has since prohibited juveniles from receiving death sentences or life without parole.

Here, the young shooter and his father face the most severe charges under Georgia law. Colin Gray, the father, is accused of unlawfully providing the rifle used in the killings.  He is also charged as a participant and accessory to the crimes.

As for the boy, his current mental state, previous threats to shoot up the school (which officials ignored), and likely being bullied will be significant factors for leniency at sentencing. He’s likely facing at least 25 years behind bars, while his father could receive an even harsher sentence.

Police failures have also played a part in past school shootings,  like at Columbine and Uvalde. In both cases, officers failed to act while the massacres continued, significantly contributing to the death toll.

Society must learn to assign responsibility and force the media to tell the full story, not just the parts they choose. Public officials who act negligently or recklessly must be held fully accountable for their failures.

Testifying in court as a defendant.

You're facing criminal charges and want to declare your innocence to the jury. Your lawyer advises against it, but you have the right to insist. So, what do you do?

There are serious reasons why you might want to avoid testifying. For one, this could be your first time speaking publicly, and you might come off nervous or unprepared—like a deer in headlights. Prosecutors are skilled at asking trick questions designed to make you look guilty, foolish, or both, no matter how you answer.

Once you take the stand, prosecutors can dig into your past, even if your previous run-ins with the law are decades old. If you’ve got a criminal record, it will be brought up and used against you, no doubt about it.

In self-defense cases, though, it’s almost impossible to avoid testifying. If you have a competent lawyer, they’ll spend significant time preparing you, going over the kinds of questions the prosecutor is likely to ask. You should expect this preparation to take at least half a day, as it’s crucial you know exactly what to expect before you speak.

You also need to fully understand the charges against you and what the prosecution must prove. This is key to delivering an effective testimony.

When you do testify, look at the lawyer asking the questions, but direct your answers to the jury. The jury is who you need to convince, and they need to clearly hear everything you say. Remember, they are the ultimate decision-makers, so your testimony is for their benefit.

Stick to answering yes-or-no questions directly. If more explanation is needed, your lawyer will handle that during redirect. Never argue or show hostility toward the prosecutor. People who are argumentative often appear violent, and if you’re on trial for a violent crime, any display of aggression could severely damage your case.

Ultimately, when deciding whether or not to testify, trust your lawyer’s advice. They’ve heard your story and can assess whether or not your testimony will help or hurt your case. Let them guide you.

AI: A Looming Threat to Lawyers' Livelihoods

Los Angeles, CA— In the 1980s, divorce lawyers faced a significant challenge when court clerks began assisting couples in navigating their divorces without legal representation. Though the process was somewhat rudimentary, many couples found satisfaction in bypassing attorney fees, paying only the necessary filing costs. This trend soon expanded, with do-it-yourself kits for divorce, wills, and bankruptcy becoming widely available.

Today, a much larger disruption has arrived—AI. With the advent of AI, legal complaints, answers, motions, briefs, discovery, and other essential court documents can now be expertly prepared, advocating effectively for individuals and entities alike. These documents are being generated with precision, citing the latest and most complex case law, complete with accurate footnotes.

Moreover, oral arguments can now be drafted by AI, allowing litigants to read them directly in court. This technology could even empower jailhouse lawyers to elevate their cases, eventually seeking review at the Supreme Court.

However, there are still limits to what AI can accomplish. Most legal matters are resolved not in the courtroom but through negotiations, conducted over the phone or in courthouse hallways. While AI can provide sound advice, it falls short in delivering the showmanship and oratory skills that remain crucial in the legal profession.

One consequence of AI's rise is the potential flood of nuisance litigation in courts, as clever litigants take advantage of the technology to challenge the system in unforeseen ways. 

The landmark 1963 case, Gideon v. Wainwright, which guaranteed state-provided legal representation for indigent criminal defendants, may also see revisions, with taxpayer funds potentially redirected to additionally provide AI tools. 

There’s an old saying that anyone who represents themselves in court has a fool for a client. In the near future, that might not hold true anymore.

On a related note, many lawyers today express dissatisfaction with their profession, with many transitioning to more fulfilling careers. If I were a lawyer right now, I would be considering a career change, as the future of the legal profession seems increasingly uncertain.

Wow! A new development to stop trauma related bleeding!

Los Angeles, CA— a lot of my readers know that I preach that you obtain first aid training and have a trauma kit available for serious and life-threatening injuries, including gunshot wounds, and stabbings. 

The current method is to apply a tourniquet, tightly pack gauze and a hemostatic agent into the wound.  Well, you were shoving your fingers and gauze into someone’s wound. They’re gonna be screaming in pain .  Times change and thankfully smart people come along like in this case and gave us an exciting new method. The product is self is made from algae and it comes in a syringe without a needle, and you simply apply it to the bleeding area.  This is much less traumatic for the patient and the application is incredibly simplified.  

The product is not yet for sale, but I believe it will be available over-the-counter very soon.  If you believe in self-defense and preparation for violent times you are going to need a trauma kit with adequate supplies for your loved ones.  Be sure to get your hands on this and put it in your kit.  If you go to the website, you will see a video showing you how to apply the gel.  Again, this is one of the most exciting things that has come to trauma care.  

European are fighting back against forced multiculturalism

 

Across Europe, there is a noticeable shift towards conservative nationalism, as voters express their frustrations with the ongoing challenges posed by large-scale immigration, particularly from Muslim countries. In countries like Germany, France, and England, recent elections have reflected this trend, with nationalist candidates gaining ground. 

Supporters of multiculturalism, are aligned with the far left, have been quick to label these conservatives as Right wing extremists, even comparing them to Nazis. However, many Europeans are growing increasingly vocal in their demands for stronger immigration controls, arguing that the newcomers have not integrated into the host cultures and that the resulting social tensions, including exploding crime rates, have reached a critical point.

Incidents of violence, such as rapes, stabbings, and thefts, have become alarmingly frequent, prompting governments to take measures like compensating retail businesses for losses due to rampant theft. In response, mass protests have erupted in major cities across Europe, signaling a significant public backlash.

This discontent is not limited to Europe. In the United States, there is growing anger over the financial burden of supporting illegal immigrants, who,are are hostile to American values. As the 2024 election approaches, concerns about voter fraud—particularly committed by Democrats—are intensifying, with new evidence emerging from states like Arizona and Georgia that could have stolen the 2020 election.

While Europe faces deep divisions over these issues, there is hope that both the continent and the United States will see a movement towards restoring national sovereignty and easing the financial strain on their citizens.

The American military is facing a manpower crisis.

Chicago, IL—This story begins in my hometown, where I was drafted into the Army during the peak of the Vietnam War (1968-1970).  Growing up as a fighter, I was ready for combat even as a teenager. Though I had no desire to join the military, I knew that getting drafted was a real probability, and I had to prepare myself to face it.

During this time, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara significantly lowered the intelligence requirements for military enlistment and recruited large numbers of petty criminals.  Many of these recruits, often referred to as 'McNamara’s morons,' struggled to complete basic training, with many going AWOL or getting into other trouble. Those who couldn’t adjust left the military with less than honorable discharges, though some did manage to turn things around and become successful soldiers despite their limited intellectual capabilities.

The nickname 'McNamara’s morons' was fitting for many of these recruits, who mostly volunteered to join the military. In contrast, the draftees were generally better qualified and more disciplined. In the army, serial numbers indicated whether a soldier was drafted (with the prefix 'US') or had enlisted voluntarily (with the prefix 'RA'). Those with the 'US' prefix were often draftees or “volunteers” fulfilling their military obligations at a time of their choosing.

Regardless, nearly 70,000 young Americans lost their lives in that war, and another 300,000 were wounded. Although I consider the Vietnam War 'my war,' I was lucky and fought it out in Germany, where I was assigned as a medical corpsman. My fellow soldiers called me 'Doc,' a term of genuine respect in the military.

My fellow soldiers were baby boomers, most of whom are either deceased or collecting Social Security today. We grew up in a different era, playing with G.I. Joe figures and embracing what is now called 'toxic masculinity.' If we mouthed off to cops, we got the crap slapped out of us and nobody cared about our complaints.

Most young men of my generation understood combat from those rough-and-tumble of schoolyard fights. In high school, I joined the Junior ROTC, where we drilled with real M1 rifles and shot .22 caliber rifles at the school’s rifle range.  This actually prepared me if I was to face the challenge of combat.  

Today’s culture is vastly different. Many young men were raised as 'soy-boys' or 'femboys,' lacking the masculine traits that were once encouraged. As kids, they traded their G.I. Joe figures for Barbie dolls and now struggle with keeping their testosterone levels down. 

Many other young men who could potentially serve as soldiers have no military skills, and most haven’t even gone camping, fishing, or hunting. Even with training, they would be at a disadvantage in combat.

This brings us to the topic of women in the military. Many women are more effective and courageous than a significant percentage of men. However, there are still many women who just don’t belong in combat roles but can contribute to the military in other essential ways.

The reason I bring all this up is to emphasize that if we were to face a major conflict today, the military we could muster would be woefully inadequate.  The kind of men that fiercely fought for us in  Normandy, France, on D-Day, so long ago are a very rare commodity today.  

Passengers with concealed carry licenses are about to make a serious impact on the CTA.

Thugs sought in CTA robbery

Chicago, IL—A federal judge just obliterated a portion of Illinois law that previously barred people with concealed weapon licenses from carrying them on public transportation. Now, thugs targeting innocent men and women on the CTA might find themselves on the wrong end of a gun. The tables have turned, and criminals may soon be the ones ending up in black rubber body bags.  

Back in the day, when the CTA had its own plainclothes police force, and later when Chicago cops did undercover work on the CTA, the bodies of these thugs routinely piled up at the Cook County Morgue. It looks like history is about to repeat itself.  There were so many justifiable shootings politicians ordered the cops to only wear their uniforms so the offenders were not caught off guard.  Politicians knew that allowing that enforcement tactic to continue would ignite perilous racial tensions.  

Chicago’s subway predators are now in for some well-deserved surprises. And this time, CTA’s video cameras will be there to capture every moment of karma in action. Given Chicago’s racial crime statistics, there’s no mystery who the offenders will be. 

If a citizen has to defend themselves by pulling the trigger, they have no obligation to stick around or talk to the cops. The police will review the video footage and decide if the armed citizen was justified. They of course will want to chat with the citizen, but as the Rolling Stones said, "You can’t always get what you want!"

If you’re ever in this position, remember four simple words: "I want a lawyer." The police will seize your gun and send it to the crime lab for ballistics testing. If no charges are filed within a reasonable time, your gun will be returned. Smart citizens will already have a second gun ready, so they aren’t left defenseless during the process.

As for the mothers of the dead thugs, they shouldn’t expect any of those so-called “ghetto lottery” payouts the city hands out after police shootings. Even if the shootings are deemed egregious, but no charges are filed, no,lawsuits will will surface.  Do you need now worry that race hustling lawyer,  Ben Crump to show up unless there’s a fat payday in it for him.

Instead, these mothers should focus on guiding their troubled sons and daughters toward legitimate paths to success.  

Our nation is hopelessly divided—what’s next?

Chicago, IL—The Windy City is bracing for chaos. Fences are up, businesses are boarded, and the National Guard is assembling. Cops are getting their final briefings. ANTIFA soldiers are reportedly flooding in by the thousands, alongside hordes of anti-Semitic Palestinians planning their actions.

Chicago police officers have been thoroughly castrated, knowing full well that any attempt to stop the violence could get them fired or even prosecuted. The National Guard will be there with empty weapons, serving as little more than scarecrows. Private security agencies will be stretched to their limits, but they won't be much help either.

The local legacy media is hyping the tension, so if you live in central Chicago, it’s a good time to either get out of town or hunker down in a bunker.

Our country has never been this divided in living memory. We’re staring down a battle between constitution-defending patriots and the Democrats/Communists. The only question is, how violent will it get?

If you’re stuck in the danger zone, make sure you have firearms, ammunition, fire extinguishers, and any other defensive gear. Stock up on enough food and medicine for at least 10 days. Restaurants and supermarkets might be shut down, and food deliveries could be nonexistent.