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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

Feel free to reach out with any questions, feedback on articles, or anything else you’d like to discuss—I’m always happy to connect!

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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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ATF non-complaints with the United States Court Ruling

Wayne Thorn

The ATF is defying a court order by refusing to comply and instead making excuses, gathering additional information on those affected, and imposing unnecessary background checks before returning confiscated items.

These individuals legally purchased these items before the ATF reclassified them as machine guns. Since they were originally classified as non-machine guns at the time of purchase, no additional background checks should be required.

https://gunrightsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/ATF-Response-to-Non-Compliance-3-11-2025.pdf

Below is a letter I wrote to President Trump regarding this issue. I encourage everyone to do the same.

The ATF has been resisting compliance with federal court orders regarding items it previously classified as machine guns. Now, the agency claims it must re-evaluate whether individuals who legally purchased these items before the classification change have the right to keep them. Additionally, the ATF is demanding documentation proving that these individuals were part of the organization involved in the legal case—essentially com and compiling a list of members, raising concerns about potential misuse of this information to target law-abiding Americans and infringe on their First Amendment rights.

As I have previously shared, the ATF has also been using AI and surveillance cameras to identify individuals on the streets who may be carrying firearms, as well as scanning for people with pending legal issues. These actions raise serious concerns about overreach and privacy violations.

These confiscated items must be returned immediately. Pam Bondi (DOJ) and Acting ATF Director Kash Patel must take action to resolve this issue without delay. These are individuals you appointed, but they have been silent and inactive on this matter. Their inaction is unacceptable.

Given the ATF’s repeated noncompliance with court rulings and its continued excuses for defying judgments, I believe the agency is beyond reform. It must be completely dismantled. I will be closely watching how you address this issue with Bondi and Patel, as I trust you have the power to ensure justice is served.

Here is were you can write to the President: https://www.45office.com/

Contact me below about anything, comments on articles, questions you may have, etc.