Unable to deprive Americans of their right to keep and bear firearms, Biden is taking a page from history by banning bullets.
The NRA's lobbying arm reported, "The Biden Administration is taking behind-the-scenes steps to further strangle the already constricted market for ammunition in the United States. The move could result in a reduction of the commercial production of 5.56 caliber ammunition by over 30%."The move, if completed, would dramatically reduce availability of ammunition for America’s most popular rifle (and, not coincidentally, the one most targeted by gun prohibitionists).
"Supplies would undoubtedly plummet and prices would undoubtedly skyrocket, putting the availability of ammunition for self-defense, training, and competition out of reach to many Americans.
"News of the move was broken by Larry Keane, the general counsel and senior vice president at the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the leading trade association for America’s firearms and ammunition industries. Keane on Wednesday night published a tweet, which stated: 'The U.S. Military is actively considering shutting down the sale [of] M855/SS109 ammo from Lake City to the commercial market.'
"The cartridges mentioned in Keane’s post are very popular forms of 5.56 caliber ammunition, the most common caliber for the AR-15.
"Close followers of Second Amendment issues will remember that these same rounds were targeted by the Obama/Biden administration under the guise of relabeling them armor-piercing ammunition, which is banned from commercial sale by federal law. The resulting (and righteous) furor from the Second Amendment community was so intense that it culminated in Obama’s ATF director, B. Todd Jones, quitting his job. Jones had been the first and only confirmed ATF director since Senate approval became required for that post."
This is what tyrants do. When they cannot take your guns, they take your ammo and your gunpowder.
King George III did this in 1774 through his royal governor of Massachusetts and again in 1775 through his royal governor of Virginia.
The American reaction was a revolution.
The king appointed General Thomas Gage as royal governor of Massachusetts to punish the colony.
American History Central reported, "After the Boston Tea Party, Parliament was determined to send a strong message to revolutionaries in Massachusetts. It devised and passed a series of laws that were intended to punish the city of Boston and the colony. The laws are collectively referred to as the Coercive Acts. General Thomas Gage, the commander of British military forces in North America, was named Royal Governor of Massachusetts and given the task of enforcing the laws."
Gage was ruthless.
The story said, "With the loss of the freedom to elect their own representatives, in their own colony, the people of Massachusetts began to plan for the worst. Many of the towns throughout the colony were in the habit of storing weapons and ammunition in storehouses throughout the colony, including the Provincial Powder House on Quarry Hill in Charlestown. Slowly, and quietly, the towns began removing their weapons and ammunition from the storehouses.
"Gage did not want hostilities to break out, so he started to make his own plans to remove weapons and ammunition from the storehouses. He asked Major William Brattle for an inventory of the storehouse in Charlestown. Brattle sent a letter that indicated the towns had removed their gunpowder, and all that was left were 250 half-barrels of gunpowder that belonged to the colony.
"Gage was worried the gunpowder would be stolen and later used against his men, so he decided to take action. He organized a small force to go to Charlestown to retrieve the gunpowder and move it to Castle William in Boston Harbor for safekeeping."
This alarmed colonialists who began hoarding gunpowder. When a spy informed Gage of the location of Patriot weapons and ammunition. His troops marched to confiscate the hoard. That led to the shot heard 'round the world at Lexington.
Days after Lexington, the royal governor of Virginia made the same mistake.
Battlefield.org reported, "Early in the morning of April 21, 1775, colonists in Virginia’s capital city of Williamsburg awoke to find that under cover of night the royal governor, John Murray, 4th Earl Dunmore, ordered royal marines to remove the gunpowder stores from the public powder magazine in the center of the town. This event, which came to be known as the Gunpowder Incident, fanned the already burning flame of discontent and suspicion between Virginia’s last royal governor and patriot colonists. The Gunpowder Incident proved to be a milestone event in Virginia’s turn towards revolution and open rebellion against royal authority.
"Even before he ordered the removal of the gunpowder, the governor had already soured relations with Virginia colonists. In 1774, he had dissolved the Virginia House of Burgesses after their declaration of support for 'the city of Boston, in our sister colony of Massachusetts Bay' in response to the Intolerable Acts.
"Meeting secretly in Williamsburg’s Raleigh Tavern, Burgesses had convened the First Virginia Convention and signed documents of nonimportation. Meeting at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Richmond on March 20, 1775, out of Dunmore’s earshot, Patrick Henry delivered his fiery 'give me liberty, or give me death!' speech to the delegates of the Second Virginia Convention, which also selected representatives to attend the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia—an act in direct defiance of Dunmore’s instructions to not send delegates to Philadelphia."
Patrick Henry was the most revered Virginian of his day (after George Washington, of course) and Virginians made him their first governor on July 6, 1776, replacing the much loathed Dunmore.
But I am getting ahead of the story, which said, "On April 21, Dunmore ordered Lieutenant Henry Collins, onboard the H.M.S. Magdalen in the James River, to proceed into Williamsburg and seize the gunpowder from the magazine."
Collins and his crew removed the powder at 3 AM. Angry colonialists mustered and threatened Dunmore. In a letter to William Legge, 2nd Earl of Dartmouth, the secretary of state for the colonies, Dunmore wrote, "I shall remain here until I am forced out…as I cannot expect to make any effectual resistance in this place against the numbers that are said to be moving against me…I shall be forced…to arm all my own Negroes, & receive all others that will come to me, whom I shall declare free."
And you thought race politics was invented in 1964. Elitists like Dunmore have been playing the race card for hundreds of years.
In the end, Dunmore had to quit the Governor's mansion on June 8, 1775. But that did not end his treachery.
The story said, "On November 7, Dunmore declared Virginia in an official state of rebellion, declared martial law, and finally made good on his threat to free—and arm—enslaved Virginians. His Ethiopian Regiment entrenched themselves at Great Bridge, where Virginia patriots brought the Revolution to Virginia."
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Biden's attack on ammo should send him sailing to England ala Gage and Dunmore.
Most of us would settle for a return to his basement in Delaware.
Biden is the undisputed master of shortages.
ReplyDeleteGee, thanks for all you've done, Joe. What's next?
He should cut the oxygen draw in DC by ONE individual.
DeleteBiden banned Russian ammo in August 2021 to cut supply. (Ukraine invaded Feb 2022). Biden will ban what he can because he expects revolts. Too senile to realize his bans will cause revolts.
ReplyDelete“Too senile to realize his bans will cause revolts.” Indeed! I bought my first AR-style rifle, a Sig 556, in December, 2008 — between Obama’s election and his inauguration — because I was sure he’d reimpose the recently expired “Assault Rifle” ban. All the Democrats’ gun-grabbing talk does is spur massive upticks in gun purchases.
DeleteP.S. to the Feds monitoring this blog: I lost my Sig in a tragic boating accident soon after purchase.
Damn…my condolences, brother.
DeleteIt is incredible how many people I know that had similar accidents. Sad.
DeleteLost my four ARs in that same boating accident Randy. We were lucky to survive.
DeleteAnd I only buy ammunition every month as a hedge against inflation. An oz ofGold 100 oz of Silver or 5,000 .556 rounds each month until market rebounds
Not to worry. More ammo can always be scavenged from the bodies of LEO, FBI, and military who deployed against us. They'll have plenty.
DeleteRemember the 1920’s and alcohol prohibition? Could not bottle or manufacture liquor for sale in the USA. Didn’t stop people getting drunk or crime cartels from getting rich. All Biden is doing is creating is another black-market of contraband. If Chinese Fentanyl can get in so can Chinese ammo. Easier to sell ammo out of trunk then rifles.
DeleteIf the Federal FBI, BATF, and DHS LEO's have forgotten their oath to defend and uphold the Constitution of the United States, well, I encourage the thugs to "come and take". I haven't "lost" my firearms or ammo. I may not last long, but it'll be a glorious 10 or 30 seconds. And now, I'm not going to a blue state or Federal gulag, either.
DeleteStupid? Yeah, maybe I am. Or, maybe after 22 years active and reserve Navy, I'm fed up enough that I just don't give a flying f***. I'm with Patrick Henry. I never dishonored or withdrew my oath of office, and I'm not starting when thugs show up to "January 6" me.
Amen brother….air force here, but same oath and same God Blessed Country…..
DeleteInteresting history, Don. A modern day question: What happened to Massachusetts??
ReplyDeleteIs it Biden or is it his handlers doing this, or both? Is he that clever to do this?
Biden is a piece of cardboard, whose job is to take the blame. Odds are it's Obama and Susan Rice, who remain blameless in the background, with guidance from the Davos boys.
Deletedon't forget Valarie Jarrett
DeleteBiden may be the nominal *resident, but almost nobody believes he's in charge. He's just the guy that reads the Teleprompter. Somebody else writes the script.
DeleteHow many deer hunters are there? Thirty million? That's quite a guerrilla force of pretty good snipers. Let's say they each only have a dozen rounds... The arithmetic is overwhelming. I think the Biden cartel is outclassed if they're into comparing genitals. November is getting closer. Tick tock, tick tock...
ReplyDeleteThe number of firearm owners continues to grow as well as CC permits. Many states have opted for open carry with no permit requirements. I encourage all new firearm owners to take a class on firearm safety as well as operation. There are many videos on-line but in person from a qualified instructor are best. And practice, practice and practice!
DeleteI maintain that in the coming months, there will be:
Delete1.) false flag(s) events
2.) martial law
3.) suspension of elections
If you're depending on free and fair elections to be our salvation, I believe you will be bitterly disappointed. Prepare accordingly. Also, if you haven't done so, reading Paul's letter to the Christian congregation at Rome would be a good idea, If you've read the book of Romans, read it again.
Even if your numbered list does not come about, 3wire, and even if the predicted “red wave” does, I fear not much will change in Washington. With McConnell and McCarthy in charge of Congress, The Swamp / The Uniparty / The Elites, or whatever you want to call them, will still be in power. There will be a lot of noise about FJB’s policies, but not much will actually get done.
DeleteRemember that the R’s had the House, the Senate, and the Presidency in 2017 and 2018, but there were no investigations or prosecutions of Obama’s criminals, no overturning of ObamaCare, no dismantling DACA… nada. So all they’ll do in 2023 and 2024 is whine that they can’t accomplish anything because “Biden won’t sign it.” Then they’ll go their merry way fundraising for 2024.
Agree Randy. Because if RNC was smart, they'd be aggressively spelling out the policies and laws they'd pass and make it a goal to not only win house and Senate but win with veto overriding majority! Spell out specifically like Newts Contact with America 2.0
DeleteIts rick scott and marco rubio ( florida) that are the TRUE enemy, both of those aholes have passed or want passed a RED FLAG LAW…scott in Florida and rubio for a National Law… traitors !!!!
DeleteThere will never be another election. Marshall Law will be imposed on U.S. All because we talk about defending ourselves against them.
DeleteI am guessing that many rifles that use 5.56 can also use 223. 223 is currently in good supply where I shop. In fact I have not seen this much ammo on the shelves in over 2 years! Rimfire of all calibers and center fire rifle and pistol. Shotgun ammo is still in short supply. I know things are tough, but stock up while you can. Maybe trade a 6 pack for a box of ammo, You can quench your thirst with a tall glass of ice water.
ReplyDeleteYes, rifles that shoot 5.56 ammo can also shoot .223 ammo. Not necessarily the other way around, however, because 5.56 NATO rounds are usually more powerful (more powder) than the .223 rounds. So if a rifle is built to handle the more powerful 5.56 round, it can also handle the less powerful .223 round.
Delete556 have a slightly different base construction internally. . They fit in either gun, the cases handle pressure differently, proper Wilde chambers work with either round.
Delete“This is what tyrants do. When they cannot take your guns, they take your ammo and your gunpowder. King George III did this in 1774.” It didn’t work out well for King George in 1774, and it won’t work out well for FJB in 2022.
ReplyDeleteOne way to conserve ammunition is to acquire laser marksmanship training kits to keep your skills sharp without expending the real things.
ReplyDeletePray tell, where can I obtain info about these technological marvels?
DeleteJust google laser sighting kits.
DeleteFor pistol training, use a pencil.
You will need two chairs a target and a blank sheet of paper. Put the target on the wall. Take one chair and tape the paper to the back at the top of the back rest.
Place the second chair against the far wall from the target and the first chair in front of it. The distance should be about half an inch ahead of where the muzzle of your gun will be when you hold it out in front of you.
Make sure the weapon is empty. Place the pencil in the barrel. Sit in the chair and position yourself so the muzzle of the gun containing the pencil is pointed at the paper and you are aiming at the target.
When you pull the trigger, the hammer strike should cause the pencil to put a mark on the paper. Cock and repeat. After ten "shots" check the group of dots on the paper. It should be compact. If not, you need to work on your technique. More practice!
Note, if using a revolver, cock it then insert the pencil.
If you have a half wall in your house, you can use it instead. A porch railing is also an option.
We did this when I was in the service. The dayroom was a "shooting gallery" many Saturdays.
We also did it using our M16s with a cleaning rod. We made a plastic cap for the chamber end and taped the pencil to the other.
I hope this is clear enough.
DeleteAmazon, of course. Here’s the link to a whole line of laser training devices, from a simple laser cartridge (in many calibers) to big-buck electronic targets.
Deletehttps://www.amazon.com/stores/page/56570F69-420B-450A-B403-D519AA445CEF/
The idea is that the laser cartridge loads in place of a normal round, shines down the barrel, and “points” to where the bullet would go when fired. Good to augment live-fire practice, but IMHO, nothing beats feeling the recoil and seeing the holes in the target.
Randy, the better ones click on the beam when the weapon is fired. Just the jolt from the hammer is enough to trigger the flash. I have one.
DeleteIt's an EOtech LBS-300C. Cost a pretty penny plus a few Benjamins.
DeleteThe result I get from a search for the EOtech: "Product Discontinued by Manufacturer"
Deleteitargetpro dot com offers full systems in any caliber for $100
DeleteI use Decision Target System simulator for realistic dry fire training at home. Save your ammo and train for the real world, not just target shooting. Under 50 bucks on website or Amazon.
DeleteBiden is the undisputed master of shortages.>>> starts with his neuronal endowement
ReplyDeleteHis other endowment might also be short which might explain why he likes children so much.
DeleteGreat post.
ReplyDelete"Why We Have Guns" by Charlton Heston: "I say that the Second Amendment is, in order of importance, the first amendment. It is America’s First Freedom, the one right that protects all the others. Among freedom of speech, of the press, of religion, of assembly, of redress of grievances, it is the first among equals. It alone offers the absolute capacity to live without fear. The right to keep and bear arms is the one right that allows ‘rights’ to exist at all.
Now, either you believe that, or you don’t, and you must decide. Because there is no such thing as a free nation where police and military are allowed the force of arms but individual citizens are not. That’s a ‘Big Brother knows best’ theater of the absurd that has never boded well for the peasant class, the working class, or even for reporters.
Yes, our Constitution provides the doorway for your news and commentary to pass through free and unfettered. But that doorway to freedom is framed by the muskets that stood between a vision of liberty and absolute anarchy at a place called Concord Bridge. Our Revolution began when the British sent Redcoats door to door to confiscate the people’s guns. They didn’t succeed; the muskets went out the back door with their owners.
Emerson said it best:
‘By the rude bridge that arched the flood,
Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled,
Here once the embattled farmers stood,
And fired the shot heard round the world.’".......
I'll say it again:
The Framers wrote the Second Amendment precisely for this Obama/Biden Occupation Government.
They smelled the Totalitarian Stench of these fascist gangsters coming from two and a half-centuries away.
"One if by land; Two if by C-SPAN!"
https://restinthevine.blogspot.com/2022/06/rethinking-second-amendment-by-dr-naomi.html
Excellent post!
DeleteThanks.
DeleteIf Gipper had a blog, it would be the 2nd site I go to every day
DeleteIt's Not "gun control". It's "civilian disarmament".
DeleteIt's interesting that no one mentions that each of the enumerated rights in the original Bill of Rights was to guarantee each of those rights to Individuals, not to groups of people or any organization, and certainly not any government.
DeleteTherefore, the Founder's intent of the 2nd was no different than the other nine written into the original Bill of Rights...Individual rights belonging to the People, to protect them from tyranny and an oppressive government. I wish this fact was spoken of more often in defense of the 2nd. It's simple logic and should be part of every debate on the issue.
DeleteSince Brandon can't even stay in the saddle of a 2 wheeler, I'd say it's going to be tough keeping him upright.
ReplyDeleteHis Ethiopian Regiment entrenched themselves at Great Bridge, where Virginia patriots brought the Revolution to Virginia.
Patriots.
Joebama…if you wanna go, we’ll go. Your Meal Team Six FIB sows against almost a million gun owners just here in DubVee. I like those odds.
ReplyDeleteLike I said, the arithmetic is overwhelming, if it comes to that and, unless they back off this tyranny BS, it's going to come to that. How can it not?
DeleteZelensky and his cadre had effectively disarmed the Ukrainian people... how's that working out for them?
ReplyDeleteIn 2008 when Obama took office, 5.56 prices went crazy. I decided to buy an ak74. the 5.45 ammo was cheap and plentiful…over the years I have stacked it up and have a plentiful supply. barrels of any ar15 can be swapped out to other calibers. the army is moving to a different caliber and you know that will never be sold to the public at this point
ReplyDeleteThe surplus 5.45x39 ammo was stopped from being imported by Obama. That'd be the 7N6 flavor. But I bought a nice little pile myself after he did that before that supply dried up altogether.
Deletehttps://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1623040/joe-biden-russia-china-weapon-supply-ammo-bullets-nuclear-defence-news
ReplyDeleteAmmunition is included in the definition of “Arms”, and therefore protected by the 2nd Amendment. Our founders used the word arms for a reason, because of their experience with King George banning ammunition. Biden’s over reach should be challenged in court immediately.
ReplyDeleteFunny how radical useful idiot marxists like Biden use government control as a means to highlight how supply side economics works. Constrict and control supply to further create more demand. All this guy is doing is affirming that capitalism works and his and his cohorts leftist ideas about the economy do not.
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