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Wrangle the DOJ back in line with the 2nd Amendment

Wayne Thorn

Call to Action

Fellow Americans,

The time has come for law-abiding citizens to rise with one voice in defense of our freedoms. The Second Amendment is not a suggestion—it is a constitutional guarantee. Yet we have witnessed repeated attempts to erode it through misguided policies, bureaucratic overreach, and selective enforcement. These actions strike at the very foundation of our liberty and cannot go unanswered.

We must now take it upon ourselves to demand accountability. We call on every patriot to urge the President and the Department of Justice to honor their duty to the Constitution and to protect the rights it secures for all citizens. This is not the task of a few, but the responsibility of us all. The strength of our republic rests on the vigilance of its people, and silence in the face of encroachment is not an option.

Let us stand together—firm, united, and resolute. Write, speak, and act so that our leaders know the will of the people is clear: the Second Amendment must be upheld, and the Constitution must remain the supreme law of the land.

My letter to the President and copied to the DOJ

08/28/2025

Dear President Trump,

I write to you today out of deep concern for the future of our Second Amendment rights. You have long stood as a defender of the right to keep and bear arms, assuring the American people that their constitutional freedoms would not be compromised. At this critical moment, we urgently need your leadership to ensure that promise is upheld.

In the past week, two significant cases—the Zero Tolerance Policy and United States v. Peterson—have underscored a troubling reality: the Department of Justice has drifted away from a fair and consistent application of constitutional principles. These cases should have been resolved simply and directly. Instead, the DOJ has complicated what should have been straightforward matters by refusing to concede to plaintiffs whose positions align with both common sense and the Constitution.

The proper course of action should have been clear: the Department ought to acknowledge that the repealed Zero Tolerance Policy was inconsistent with constitutional protections and the Department’s own evolving view of fairness. Likewise, in United States v. Peterson, the DOJ had the opportunity to affirm the plain meaning of the Second Amendment by respecting the rights of lawful citizens, yet it chose instead to resist.

The American people cannot afford ambiguity on this issue. Our constitutional rights must not be left vulnerable to bureaucratic overreach or inconsistent enforcement. The Department of Justice should be compelled to align its actions with the Constitution and the values of liberty that define our nation.

Mr. President, the time has come to move beyond words and take decisive action. We ask that you continue to stand firm in defense of the Second Amendment and bring the Department of Justice back in line with the principles of fairness, accountability, and constitutional integrity. We are watching

It is not a privilege, it is a RIGHT

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One of the most sacred symbols of America is our United States flag.

Wayne Thorn

It represents our history, our freedoms, and the sacrifices made by countless men and women to protect this nation. Yet we are told that people are allowed to burn the American flag in protest — a symbol of disrespect not only toward the flag, but toward the country we stand for. To add to the offense, some then choose to fly the flags of other countries in defiance.

This is wrong.
 While freedom of speech is a protected right in our nation — one of the very rights the flag represents — we must also recognize that with freedom comes responsibility and respect. Disrespecting our flag dishonors the principles that make this country great.

We should never take lightly the meaning of the American flag. It deserves honor, not contempt.

If people want to support countries whose governments would punish — even execute — them for doing what they freely do to the American flag, we have to ask: Why do we tolerate this kind of disrespect here?

Burning, stepping on, or spitting on the United States flag isn’t just an act of protest — it’s an attack on the very freedoms and sacrifices that make those protests possible. In many of the countries whose flags are proudly waved in these protests, such actions would lead to prison or worse.

There must be a line.
 Freedom of speech is a cornerstone of our democracy, but when that freedom is used to defame the very nation that protects it, we should question whether we’ve lost sight of the balance between liberty and loyalty.

The American flag stands for all of us — for justice, for sacrifice, for freedom. It should never be treated with contempt by those who benefit from all it represents.

Proposed Constitutional Amendment: The Flag Protection Amendment

Section 1. The Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

Section 2. Desecration shall include any intentional act of burning, defacing, defiling, trampling upon, spitting upon, or otherwise showing contempt toward the U.S. flag in a public setting.

Section 3. Congress shall have the authority to define penalties, including imprisonment, fines, or other appropriate sanctions, for violation of this amendment.

Section 4. This amendment shall not be construed to abridge the freedom of speech, but to protect a national symbol held sacred by the people of the United States.

Sample Federal Legislation: The Flag Honor and Loyalty Act

Section 1. Short Title
This Act shall be known as the Flag Honor and Loyalty Act of 2025.

Section 2. Prohibited Conduct
It shall be unlawful for any person, while in the United States or under U.S. jurisdiction, to willfully and publicly desecrate the flag of the United States.

Section 3. Definitions

  • “Desecrate” means to knowingly burn, trample, tear, spit on, or otherwise defile the U.S. flag in a way intended to express contempt or hatred.
  • “Public setting” includes protests, demonstrations, or any event where the act is meant to be seen or is recorded for distribution.

Section 4. Penalties
(a) Any person found guilty of flag desecration shall be sentenced to not less than 10 years and up to 50 years in federal prison.
(b) If the act of desecration is performed while waving, displaying, or promoting a foreign national flag, the individual may be subject to revocation of citizenship (if naturalized) and deportation to the nation whose flag was displayed, if they hold dual citizenship or legal standing in that country.

Section 5. Exceptions
This Act shall not apply to the proper and respectful retirement of worn or damaged flags by authorized organizations such as the American Legion or Boy Scouts of America.

Section 6. Enforcement
The U.S. Department of Justice shall have the authority to enforce this Act and prosecute violations in federal court.

Send this to President Trump, your House Rep, and your Congress Rep

Let’s make this happen

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CALL TO ACTION FOR ALL 2A SUPPORTERS – REGARDLESS OF YOUR STATE

Wayne Thorn

New York is pushing dangerous anti-gun legislation that could affect us ALL. State Senator Zellnor Myrie is leading a bill to ban certain Glock pistols by labeling them “convertible firearms”—a made-up term meant to scare the public and chip away at our Second Amendment rights.

🔹 The truth? Glock switches are already ILLEGAL under federal law.
🔹 The result? Law-abiding gun owners and trusted manufacturers are being targeted instead of criminals.
🔹 The goal? To open the door to lawsuits against gun companies for crimes they didn’t commit.

Even if you don’t live in New York or California, this is part of a growing national movement to erode our gun rights one state at a time. If we stay silent now, this wave could hit your state next.

💥 Stand up. Speak out. Contact your local, state, and federal lawmakers and demand they protect your rights.

📍 FIND YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS HERE:
👉 https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials
 👉 https://www.congress.gov/members

🔁 Share this post with every gun owner, every freedom lover, and every patriot you know. The time to act is NOW. 🇺🇸

My Final Thought:

The Second Amendment isn’t negotiable.
When politicians invent terms like “convertible firearms” to push fear instead of facts, they aren’t protecting people—they’re targeting freedom.
🇺🇸 Speak now, or lose your rights one bill at a time.

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DOJ & ATF Go After Pin & Welds & Suppressors…AGAIN

Wayne Thorn

Here is a letter I sent to Donald Trump and Pam Bondi and each and everyone of us need to do the same to let them know we are not happy.

Dear President Trump,

I hope this message finds you well.

It appears that the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are not fully implementing or adhering to the mandates you have issued regarding the protection of Second Amendment rights. Despite your administration’s clear stance on safeguarding lawful gun ownership, we continue to see concerning actions that suggest overreach and inconsistent application of federal firearms regulations.

Below is a letter I recently sent to Pam Boni regarding this matter. I believe it reflects the growing concern among law-abiding citizens who value their constitutional rights and look to your leadership for continued defense of our freedoms.

I am writing to express serious concern over the recurring emergence of legal cases that appear to challenge established Second Amendment rights—particularly those involving suppressors, “pin and weld” methods, and other firearms-related issues. These cases often seem to originate from what appear to be overly aggressive or ideologically motivated U.S. attorneys, raising questions about oversight and accountability within the Department of Justice.

Why are these cases repeatedly being brought forward despite long-standing legal precedents and administrative guidance? Who is responsible for reviewing and approving such cases before they proceed, and why aren’t questionable filings being dismissed at the outset? The public deserves transparency and assurance that prosecutorial discretion is being exercised fairly and within constitutional bounds.

It has been stated that a specialized office or department exists within the DOJ to evaluate legal matters that may affect Second Amendment rights. If that is the case, its role in reviewing and potentially halting these prosecutions is unclear. From a citizen’s perspective, it appears that this oversight function is either ineffective or not being utilized as intended.

If any U.S. attorneys are acting outside of their proper authority or pursuing cases that lack constitutional merit, we urge immediate disciplinary action, including termination if warranted. Furthermore, a thorough investigation should be conducted to determine how such cases were allowed to proceed.

We the People expect our constitutional rights to be upheld, not undermined by those entrusted with enforcing the law. The DOJ must restore public confidence by ensuring that rogue prosecutions are promptly addressed and prevented from recurring.

Thank you for your continued commitment to the Constitution and to protecting the rights of responsible American gun owners.

Send this to the following people:

President Donald Trump – The Office of Donald J. Trump

Pam Bondi – Pam Bondi Department of Justice

And to all your Congress Representatives and Senators, – https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/current

“We, the American gun owners, must remain steadfast and vocal until President Donald Trump’s Second Amendment directives are fully implemented.”

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People who want to confiscate are guns

Wayne Thorn

QUOTE:

They constantly point to us and say, “If you don’t want to confiscate guns or significantly infringe on Second Amendment rights, it must be because you’re a bad person or you just don’t care.”

Our typical response is something like, “No, no—we do care. We’re good people too. We just don’t believe that’s the right approach.”

But my new approach is this: Hold on a second—I’ve got a question.

If you’re going to question my integrity, when are you going to learn the lessons of history? What happens to innocent, defenseless, vulnerable people when they suddenly have no means of protecting themselves from crime, from acts of terror, or from a government that has clearly overstepped its boundaries?

The same people who constantly talk about oppression seem to instantly forget all of that when it comes to stripping away the rights of law-abiding citizens.

Nick J. Freitas [1]

This is personal for me.

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how often people assume that if you support the Second Amendment, you must not care.

That couldn’t be further from the truth. I do care—about my family, my community, and about people who’ve been left defenseless throughout history.

This isn’t about politics for me. It’s about what happens when people lose the ability to protect themselves—from crime, from violence, even from governments that go too far.

I’m tired of feeling like I have to prove I’m a “good person” just because I believe in the right to self-defense.

If you’re going to question my beliefs, at least be willing to remember the hard lessons history has already taught us.

EndNotes:

  1. Nick Freitas YouTube Short, 4/25/2025

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Texas U.S. Senator John Cornyn, Betrayed the Second Amendment

Wayne Thorn

John Cornyn Has Sold Out the Second Amendment — It’s Time to Hold Him Accountable

You deserve to know the full truth about Texas U.S. Senator John Cornyn and the damage he’s done to our Second Amendment rights.

As we approach the high-stakes 2026 Republican primary, gun owners and constitutional conservatives have a clear mission: Fire John Cornyn and replace him with a Republican who will fight—not compromise—for our God-given right to keep and bear arms.

Cornyn has repeatedly caved to the radical anti-gun left, helping push so-called “bipartisan” gun control that threatens the freedoms of every law-abiding American. Red flag laws. Expanded background checks. Deals made behind closed doors. That’s not leadership—it’s betrayal.

The attached reprint from the National Association for Gun Rights lays it all out—chapter and verse. Every vote. Every deal. Every attack on your rights.

National Association for Gun Rights (PDF) [1]

This isn’t about party politics. This is about protecting the Constitution from those who say one thing in Texas and do the opposite in Washington.

Read it. Share it. Spread the word.

Let’s send a loud, clear message in 2026: If you betray gun owners, you’re done.

EndNote’s:

  1. Dudley Brown President, National Association for Gun Rights, https://gunrights.org/ , 2025

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It’s Time to Restore the Second Amendment

Wayne Thorn

The Second Amendment is not vague. It’s not open to interpretation. It doesn’t ask for permission or beg for compromise. It says:

“A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.”

The key words here are loud and clear: “Shall not be infringed.”

That means no bans, no overreach, no loopholes, no bureaucratic red tape. Our right to bear arms is not a privilege handed down by the government — it is a fundamental right meant to protect us from government overreach.

And yet, day by day, we’ve watched those rights chipped away by endless regulations, executive orders, and unconstitutional enforcement tactics. From restrictions on pistol braces and forced reset triggers to backdoor registry efforts, the Second Amendment is under attack — not in theory, but in real, measurable ways.

Enough is enough.

Every one of us who values freedom and understands the responsibility that comes with it needs to speak up. Contact your state and federal representatives. Show up. Write. Call. Vote. Push back. Let them know that we see the infringement — and we won’t stay silent about it.

This isn’t just about guns. It’s about liberty, accountability, and preserving the balance of power that keeps a free state free.

Stand up now — or risk standing by as your rights continue to disappear.

#2A #ShallNotBeInfringed #ConstitutionalRights #RestoreTheSecond #GunRightsAreHumanRights

PRESIDENT TRUMPS 2A EXECUTIVE ORDER (PDF)

Here is my message I sent to President Trump and Pam Bondi

The 2A Rights Gun Owners Are Keeping a Close Eye On

This is where things currently stand regarding the promises made about restoring our Second Amendment rights. While we recognize that Pam Bondi has established a task force to address 2A issues, it’s clear that not every action requires a task force. Many of these items could — and should — be addressed immediately with decisive leadership.

Below is your updated  2A Scorecard as of 04/18/25, tracking key issues that gun owners across the country are watching closely:

 2A Scorecard [1]

Last admin -1

1 Week Promise Fail -1

2A EO +1

WHOGC closed +1

30 Day EO Fail -1

Extension Fail -1

Fired ATF Attorney +1

Cans not Protected -1

FRT Litigation -1

Red Flags -1

Revoke ATF Review Authority +1

18-20 yo Rights -1

ATF Political Prisoners -1

“About Time Things” +1

Vanderstok Case Fixed -1

Fired ATF Swamp Creature +1

Prosecuted for Braced Pistols -1

Super ATF -1

Bob Cekada -1

DOJ uses Vanderstok against 2A -1

The Constitution doesn’t grant us our rights — it protects the ones we already have. The Second Amendment is not negotiable, and it’s time we remind those in power that “shall not be infringed” means exactly what it says. Stand firm. Speak out. Stay vigilant.

ENDNOTE:

  1. The VSO Gun Channel. YouTube, www.youtube.com/@VSOGunChannel. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025. Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyM2oWUC6CU

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Suppressors a firearm or an accessory

Wayne Thorn

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals 3-judge panel ruled that suppressors are not firearms but an accessory and are not protected by the 2nd Amendment and the Department of Justice (DOJ) responded the same that a suppressor is not a firearm but an accessory.

Yet the National Firearms Act (NFA) and Gun Control Act (GCA) says A suppressor is legally defined as a “firearm” under the National Firearms Act (NFA) and Gun Control Act (GCA).

Key Legal Definitions

  • 26 U.S.C. § 5845(a)(7) – Classifies a suppressor as a “firearm” under the NFA.
  • 26 U.S.C. § 5845(f) – Defines a suppressor as “any device for silencing, muffling, or diminishing the report of a portable firearm.”
    • The National Firearms Act (NFA) was signed into law on June 26, 1934, in response to violent crime during Prohibition.
    • Suppressors were classified as “firearms” under the NFA in 1934, meaning they required registration, a tax stamp, and ATF approval to own.
    • The original tax stamp was $200 (the same cost today, but in 1934, it was meant to be a prohibitive cost).
  • Gun Control Act of 1968 (18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(24)) (which defines suppressor parts as “firearms”) – Includes all parts intended for suppressor assembly.
    • he Gun Control Act (GCA) of 1968 was signed into law on October 22, 1968, following the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
    • This law expanded the definition of “firearm” to include any combination of parts that can be assembled into a suppressor, effectively making individual suppressor components subject to regulation.

These existing laws clearly define suppressors as “firearms,” as stated and recorded in the National Firearms Act (NFA) and other legal frameworks. Given that no legislation has been passed to reclassify them as accessories, how can the Court and the Department of Justice suddenly assert that suppressors are accessories?

Hearing Protection Act (HPA) in 2017 and 2025

  • Objective:To remove suppressors from regulation under the National Firearms Act (NFA), reclassifying them under the Gun Control Act (GCA)
  • Status: As of March 2025, the HPA has been introduced but has not passed into law. continuing the effort to pass the bill after it failed to progress in prior sessions.

Summary

While there have been attempts through both the courts and legislation to reclassify suppressors as accessories, these efforts have not resulted in a change in their classification to date. Suppressors remain regulated under the NFA, requiring registration and a tax stamp for legal ownership.

If we allow the government to arbitrarily reclassify items as mere accessories, where does it end? Today, it’s suppressors—tomorrow, it could be scopes, red dots, and magazines. Do you see where this is headed?

Write to the President and the Attorney General to express our dissatisfaction with the direction this is heading. Let them know we expect them to take action to stop this and uphold our Second Amendment rights.

The Office of Donald J. Trump: https://www.45office.com/

Attorney General Pam Bondi: https://www.justice.gov/contact-us

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We The People

Wayne Thorn

With everything happening in the United States—immigration issues, government corruption, attacks on our Second Amendment rights, and a struggling economy—it’s more important than ever for We the People to take a stand. We can no longer sit back and believe that there’s nothing we can do. It’s time for us to actively voice our concerns and make our desires known to those in power. Our involvement and engagement are crucial for shaping the future of our country.

Find and contact elected officials

Get the names and contact information for the people who represent you on the federal, state, and local levels.

https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials

Here is some direct links:

The Office of Donald J. Trump: https://www.45office.com/

Attorney General Pam Bondi: https://www.justice.gov/contact-us

ATF Director Kash Patel: [email protected]:

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): https://www.help.cbp.gov/s/questions

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Let’s Follow Wyoming’s Lead—End Gun-Free Zones in Our State

Wayne Thorn



I wanted to bring to your attention Wyoming’s recent move to eliminate gun-free zones statewide—a bold step in restoring Second Amendment rights and ensuring the safety of law-abiding citizens.

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0172

Gun-free zones have consistently proven to be ineffective deterrents to crime, often leaving law-abiding citizens vulnerable while criminals ignore these restrictions. Wyoming’s decision to crush gun-free zones recognizes the fundamental right of self-defense and empowers individuals to protect themselves and others.

I strongly believe we should take similar action in Florida and push for legislation that removes these ineffective and dangerous restrictions. Protecting our constitutional rights and ensuring the safety of our communities should be a priority. I urge you to consider advocating for something like this measure and working toward making our entire state a no gun-free zone state.

Now, I do not agree with everything in the bill, but it may help us in Florida to make us a no-gun-free zone state as well.

“Your voice matters! Reach out to your representatives and stand for a safer future—let them know where you stand on the idea of a no-gun-free zone state.”

Find my Florida State Representative

https://www.flhouse.gov/FindYourRepresentative

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