Gun Control & RKBA

The scenario we imagine when discussing the 'tyranny' element of the Second Amendment has happened. The specifics that come to mind are...

1. Gun confiscation after Hurricane Katrina

2. Inland checkpoints set up by Border Patrol within 100 miles of the Mexican and Canadian borders.

3. The heavily armed cops during Ferguson, many of whom pointed loaded ARs at civilians

Mind you... these were all done by officers/agents wearing law enforcement uniforms, not military uniforms.

The relatively few members of the military that are allowed - at all - to enforce laws on domestic soil (usually Army or Air National Guard) always do so as a subordinate command structure to (non military) law enforcement authorities - and only do so upon approval from the highest levels of government.

Local authorities can refuse to be aided by the military, in that case, the soldiers (or airmen) have no choice other than to pack their toys and go home. More often than not, the soldiers/airmen are unarmed and are performing search and rescue, medical or supply tasks only.

The stressful scenarios listed above had mixed outcomes:

In the case of the old lady who got a beat down, fighting back (or a family member doing so on her behalf) would have resulted in death.

In the case of the somewhat verbose college girl who got tasered in New York by Border Patrol agents, armed resistance would have resulted in death.

In the case of Ferguson, a group of Oath Keepers did, in effect offer armed resistance, and things went peacefully.

I summary, if you are going to offer resistance, be well organized, be clearly identified (signs, patches hats, etc) , keep your mouths shut, obey the law, represent the constitution, smile a lot and make friends with the locals. Offer to have a well-spoken representative meet with reporters. Have cameras around. Lots of them.

Finally.... if you are dealing with rogue law enforcement - it does happen (rogue military is a fantasy) you will probably not win out on the streets.

BUT YOU WILL HAVE YOUR DAY IN COURT. Live to see that day.


If you do all that, you can leave your weapons at home (which is what I heartily recommend in these instances)

It's called civil disobedience and it will always work.