Nullification...

[andrewb70]

There have been many proposed solutions to whatever legislation might be coming out of Washington. One idea that has not be floated on this forum is the idea of nullification. The tradition of nullification dates back to the Kentucky Resolutions of 1798. The KY resolutions were penned by Thomas Jefferson in response to the alien and sedition acts of 1798. The KY resolutions were followed by resolutions from VA, also regarding their outrage at the aline and sedition acts. You can use google to read these documents.

It seems that Tennessee is taking a similar approach with regard to any upcoming federal legislation that might potentially result in the confiscation of firearms from law abiding residents. TN has just introduced Bill 10, and more details can be read here:

Link here

Each state is sovereign and thus has power, as stated in the 10th amendment of the constitution. The idea that federal law is supreme to state law is preposterous. If that was the case, why have the 10th amendment in the first place? The supremacy clause only applies to those powers that are specifically delegated to the federal government, and no others. As stated in the 10th amendment, all other matters are refereed to the states and the people.

I make this post in order to urge all of you to contact your state representatives and urge them to introduce similar legislation in your respective state legislatures. If you do not feel that your representative is receptive, send letters to other representatives in your state. Let your voices be heard!

Andrew

 

[Bengal07]

I seem to remember reading......

Think this tactic was tried in the 1850s into the 1860s and led to the death of over 500,000 Americans-------yeah! maybe they just went about it the wrong way back then???? Yeah---why don't we line up with our Bushmasters and repel the enemy who has a million megatons of nukes.

 

[andrewb70]

Here is more great new from Texas.

Texas Firearm Protection Act

I like the Texas bill even better than the Tennessee one because it will make it a felony for any federal agent to attempt the enforcement of a gun ban.

Andrew

 

[andrewb70]

Think this tactic was tried in the 1850s into the 1860s and led to the death of over 500,000 Americans-------yeah! maybe they just went about it the wrong way back then???? Yeah---why don't we line up with our Bushmasters and repel the enemy who has a million megatons of nukes.

Nullification is not the same as succession and has been done numerous times, by various states with great success. Do you actually believe that the federal government would use nukes on its own soil? Seriously?

Andrew

 

[andrewb70]

Here is a link to the Wyoming Bill:

Wyoming Firearm Protection Bill

It gives me hope to see states embrace this powerful approach to resisting federal encroachment.

Andrew

 

[PainterlyShotgroup]

Think this tactic was tried in the 1850s into the 1860s and led to the death of over 500,000 Americans-------yeah! maybe they just went about it the wrong way back then???? Yeah---why don't we line up with our Bushmasters and repel the enemy who has a million megatons of nukes.

Seriously....Napoleonic Warfare does not apply here. As for Nukes being used, that's just retarded. Poison your own soil? You'd have to be very stupid to think that idea viable. It's a desperate option, very desperate... I would also point out that during the first civil war, the south was kicking the north's butt up until Gettysburg. I think that today's issues are a whole lot more about the constitution and what this country was really founded on. For better or worse, in my opinion, it will be States rights and their will to push back against the Feds that ultimately save this union.

 

[timloomis]

This all seems familiar, circa ~1861 or so. Our federal government seems to forget there are over 300 million people living here and will only put up with so much. Stomping on any of our bill of rights is one of those things. This is a lot bigger than a lot of people realise. Some states have started petitions to secede, some with the signatures to get a real response. I can honestly see a full-on revolution or civil war if we have an all out ban and things start getting confiscated. I also dont see our military or local leo siding with the feds on anything, kind of like california with the medical weed laws.

 

[andrewb70]

Someone else posted a link to a news story regarding the Mississippi Governor's call to resist federal gun legislation. I thought this link also belongs here because it certainly deals with the topic of nullification:

Bryant wants to fight federal gun control limits - WLOX.com - The News for South Mississippi

Andrew

 

[andrewb70]

Here is another story that mentions that a Sheriff from Oregon are also resisting the federal push towards gun legislation:

State officials warn White House against enforcing new gun regulations | Fox News

It would be great if all of these stories could be posted in this thread for discussion.

Andrew

 

[andrewb70]

This is a link to a CNN article that has more details about the Oregon Sheriff:

Oregon sheriff: 'Unconstitutional' gun control laws won't be enforced - CNN.com

Andrew

 

[andrewb70]

I am very excited. It looks like W. Virginia is following a similar path. Here are some details:

Two W.Va. Delegates Draft Bill to Nullify Obama's Gun Control Proposal

Andrew

 

[andrewb70]

Looks like MO is really stepping up to the plate, like Texas. Their bill will make it a crime for any federal agents to enforce any laws that violate the 2A.

http://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills131/biltxt/intro/HB0170I.htm

Andrew

 

[Jetpilot007]

Unfortunately in my home state of NY Andrew Cuomo is riding the coat tails of KING BO

 

[dsbock]

Unfortunately in my home state of NY Andrew Cuomo is riding the coat tails of KING BO

Or vice versa. Remember Cuomo got his abortion of a civil rights violation out first.

David

 

[andrewb70]

There has been a website setup to show various states that have passed or are considering various Firearm Freedom Acts:

Firearms Freedom Act

Andrew

 

[andrewb70]

Michigan is also jumping on board:

Senator Phil Pavlov :: 25th District

It is interesting to note that the various state bills are worded very differently. It seems that they are two broad categories of bills. One set of bills reasserts the rights of the states to regulate intrastate commerce. The other set of bills, such as TX and MO, actually seek to protect the states residents from federal agents. TN is also interesting. It has long since passed a Firearm Protection Act that deals with local manufactured and sold firearms/ammo. However, the current Bill 10 is specifically being addressed to combat any federal gun regulation, but it is being done so through the withdrawal of funds, but not manpower, should the feds make the funds available.

Andrew

 

[andrewb70]

Looks like Alaska is coming on board in the spirit of TX and MO. Their bill would make it a misdemeanor for federal agents to carry out any restriction on firearm ownership:

KTUU : House Speaker Chenault Introduces Gun Ownership Bill

Andrew

 

[andrewb70]

For those that are interested in learning about the concept of nullification, here is a link to the 10th amendment center:

Firearms Freedom Act – Tenth Amendment Center

Andrew