Thursday, February 18, 2021

THE DAILY FUDD: E15: I've earned a day off, but this is "daily," after all -- Thoughts and upcoming topics.

Here are some random thoughts from one of the few gun writers that put the INTENTION of 2A before mere preferences and "muh rites!" These will hopefully be turned into full-on editions.

1. Stockless .410 shotguns are awesome for basic defense. Like a large handgun. See Edition 14.

2. Heller was a weak finding, but Scalia had to get Kennedy's vote.

3. Heller actually sets up "Firefly/Serenity Scenario" of private parties flying around in spaceships, but shooting at each other with revolvers, while government forces have directed-energy weapons. Try to figure out how that is, or wait for me to tell you when I'm not so tired.

4. If you are convinced AWs are essential for 2A because of "resistance to tyranny," where the fuck were you during the 2020 Election Steal? I actually DID the 2A stand, per Federalist 46. I was true to my understanding. Most weren't. So while I might agree with your policy outcome, *I* am the one who has the moral authority to stand for it. YOU probably can't complain to me about my fuddiness.

5. This series being based here on CGNS, I have to say, "Cats are awesome!"

6. My "Homeland Defense Rifle"/"Militia Rifle"--featureless OFFICIAL 2A-protected longarm--concept that I've been pushing some since Heller in 2008 and heavy since Sandy Hook remains valid. It will definitely be a topic for an upcoming TDF edition.

7. The Constitution has definitely become a suicide pact.

8. "When you think you've worked your way around a particular gun law, you're probably in violation of it." -- Me.

9. 1A "freedom of the press" should be treated the way most "journalists" want 2A RKBA treated. We'll start with civil and criminal liabilities for fake news, and probably licensing of practitioners of journalism.

10. Open carry, particularly of long guns, should be limited to three--actually four--situations:
     A. Following the hue and cry.
     B. General community chaos--e.g., LA in 1992; Ferguson in 2014, some natural disasters (e.g., Katrina in 2005).
     C. Refugee flight--e.g., Katrina in 2005; anytime motor vehicles aren't viable.
     And D. A semi-annual "RKBA Day" in a community, where we are all reminded that open carry is a right, and someone doing so is NOT in and of itself either illegal or an imminent threat.

11, Related to 10: Facilities mandating or requesting CCW only, not open carry, have a point about it facilitating their security protocols and red lines.

12. "Bubba down ats da Tea Party meetin'" probably isn't your best source on any topic beyond football and NASCAR.

13. OFF-TOPIC AND SITE: 2003 Battlestar Galactica beats 1978 BSG on technical reality of Viper fighters, but Babylon 5's Starfury beats it.

14. "WHITE BY THE GRACE OF GOD!"

15. Super Password: My fave game show ever.

16. Revolvers are good.

17. Donald J. Trump is probably the last legitimate President of the United States.

18. RIP Rush Limbaugh.

19. Libertarianism is immoral and politically self-defeating.

And 20. CATS RULE! Dogs drool.