There has been a lot of talk of late about how damaging a Hillary Clinton Supreme Court nominee would be for the 2nd Amendment – with many going so far as to say that things “would be over.” Clearly, she hates your right to keep and bear arms, and whether it’s her, or someone in the future, they’re going keep pushing until they get the Supreme Court that they want.
BUT MAKE NO MISTAKE – if people stop relying on the federal courts to protect their rights, this will never – ever – be “over.” As James Madison recommended in Federalist #46, states and individuals should employ a “refusal to cooperate with officers of the Union,” as one of four steps that make up a FIRST RESPONSE to the federal government. (learn more here)
The STATE-level 2nd Amendment Preservation Act is an essential first step to draw a line in the sand on any new federal gun control proposals. Passing in multiple states will ensure their plans don’t get off the ground. From there, we can build and work for the next steps… refuse, reject, resist – and nullify – ALL federal gun control, including the acts of 1934 and 1968.
Take these steps today:
- Visit this link, download the model legislation (pdf)
- Find your state (not federal) legislators – lookup here
- Send your state legislators the model legislation in an email. Ask them to consider introducing for 2017 to draw a line in the sand on any more federal gun control.
- Within one week after sending, CALL them. Ask if they’ve received it, what they plan to do. Reply to this email and let us know what you find out.
- Bonus step – You can also download a model resolution/ordinance for your local community – take the same approach as you did with your state legislators.
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