Thread by @Corr2A

Thread about the confiscation of guns in Virginia. Articles in Newsmax by Adam Wilson. He holds my EXACT vision on the new laws now active in Virginia. The 2nd Amendment is under attack, coming to a state near you too!

What would I do, really, no BS? What would I do if this was taking place in my state, would I enforce it?

I believe many officers would deny the law initially, but with house payments looming, they would likely soon begin following orders and find themselves confiscating firearms.

Some officers will blindly follow whatever they are told to do. Some may even agree with the laws and gladly enforce it. And then there is my category.

Considering all that is at stake, my answer is this: No, I would not enforce it. While I love my job, I have always said that if I am asked to do something that compromises my principals and beliefs, then I would find another way to serve.

I refuse to become the tool of a corrupt government. Let me say that again; I refuse to become a corrupt government tool. Not only do I believe the acts in Virginia are unconstitutional, but also immoral.

You see, a firearm is the greatest force equalizer we have. An armed woman is more powerful than an unarmed man. An armed elderly man is more powerful than a young gang member holding a knife.

Even if said gang member has a gun, at least the playing fields are a little more even. And yes, a citizen against a tyrannical government.

Let's take a look at numbers. People love talking points and one I hear very often is that there are approximately 39,000 gun deaths a year. This is a valid number.

However, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 5-6 out of every 10 was a suicide, that is 50-60% of gun deaths. While tragic, it was self-inflicted and it’s not from an act of violence. 3% was due to accidental discharges and 37% from homicides.

Then there is the fact that we keep talking about rifles being an issue. I find this almost comical, but it makes great headlines for politicians. In 2018, the majority of homicides were handgun related at 6,603.

Next up were knives or cutting instruments at 1,515. The number of people being beaten to death with hands or feet was 672. Blunt objects were next at 443 and finally rifles at 297.

Statistically, rifle deaths account for less than 2% of all homicides in the U.S. yet get most of the headlines.

The CDC has also reported that guns save approximately 500,000 lives a year and quite possibly many more. How many of you have heard about that one? Not many, I bet. Why?

Because guns saving half a million lives a year goes against the false narratives about guns, so this number is ‘conveniently’ swept under the rug. Now you can see why I think it is immoral to take away people's access to proper self-defense.

What does the Virginia legislature think of these numbers? Well it’s hard to say, but one number they were concerned with was the budget for corrections and raising it.

They are so intent on instantly making law abiding citizens felons, they increased the corrections budget to accommodate the uptick of inmates.

Active shooter situations occur where the suspect is not likely to be confronted by someone with a gun, i.e. gun free zone schools, churches, mosques, etc.

You don’t see active shooters letting loose at a gun show, because there is 100% certainty that they will be met with a firearm and be instantly overpowered.

I don’t believe many of these Virginia politicians know anything about firearms.

In a stressful situation, everyone becomes much less accurate. If you are not a seasoned shooter, there is a high probability you are going to miss a lot of shots from a handgun if someone is breaking into your house.

To take away that comfort of self-defense is morally wrong, and I will shout this from the rooftops for every American.

So, my answer to what I would do is: No, I wouldn't comply. I refuse to be used as a tool for a corrupt government.

Part 2: Lawmakers in Virginia Willing to Use Military to Enforce Gun Control?

Our television, newspapers, and social media is saturated with sensationalized 'big stories' while many other stories are under-reported, or never make the news at all.

Thereby, important issues and points remain hidden until it is too late for anyone to do anything. This way, even if an uproar is started, the pushback is minimal. It’s a tactic that politicians use at all levels.

Such is the case in Virginia right now.

After November's Virginia Legislature elections that led to Democrats taking control of both chambers, the gun control legislation proposed by some Democrats moved forward, proposing a much stricter regulation.

Now, the push to pass gun laws may not alarm anyone because it's such a common theme in Democratic-controlled state governments.

But this time it's different.

Every news network seems to be solely focused on the impeachment hearings, and for a good reason: it's a big deal. However, the coverage of Trump and these hearings are providing ample concealment for lawmakers to push through possibly unpopular decisions. And unpopular they are.

Legal firearm owners in the state already joined with their sheriffs to form Second Amendment sanctuary counties, which declare the authorities in these municipalities uphold the Second Amendment in the face of the proposed gun control measures.

The police force in the state is put into the crossfire in this situation.

Enforcing these unpopular measures of gun seizures is not only against the current law, but it's also downright dangerous. But Democratic lawmakers in Virginia advised that "the law is the law."

If the police did not adhere to upholding this law, they would call in the National Guard to enforce it. So that everyone understands, "enforcing" gun laws means prosecution along with seizures of weapons.

Let me reiterate, so everyone knows what was just said.

These lawmakers, who work for us, U.S. citizens, are threatening to use the military against citizens to enforce gun confiscation and seize our private property.

If allowed, this would set a dangerous precedent across the country.

This action is precisely why the Second Amendment was created. It's to protect ourselves from a tyrannical government.

Do you want an uprising? Because this is how you start an uprising. These same lawmakers, who will call the right-wing Americans "Nazis" are willing to take away our methods of self-defense through military force. What sounds more like Nazism?

The hypocrisy in the "law is the law" argument is that, if there is a law the Democratic-controlled government wants to be enforced, they are willing to call in the military to do so.

If the law in question is not something that serves their agenda, such as the case with immigration and ICE detainers, they are ready to ignore those laws. With this logic, the law only really matters when it supports the narratives of the lawmakers.

Charlottesville, Virginia, Police Chief RaShall Brackney suggested in a judicial committee meeting earlier this year that all weapons should be banned.

REALLY? ALL WEAPONS? For the sake of this argument, I would like to invite Chief Brackney to, first of all, define "weapon." If I pick up any inanimate object and hit you with it, does it not then, in turn, become a weapon?

Do you mean all knives? Baseball bats? Saucepans? I once saw someone shot with a flare gun. What exactly are we talking about here?

When I hear police "leaders" make generalized, blanket statements like this, it makes me think two things.

First, this individual is so out of touch and separated through rank with actual police work that they no longer remember practical policing. Second, this person understands that this stance will bring personal gain through news coverage.

Too many police leaders want to use their position for their own political ambitions. It's hard for me to fathom that the Chief's subordinates, who risk their lives daily to protect and serve, would support her stance to, well, basically ban anything that can be moved.

I hope everyone is paying close attention to what is occurring in Virginia. No matter your political affiliation, the fact that lawmakers are willing to use the military to make you comply with their regulations and seize your property should scare the hell out of you.//END

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