Case against Alec Baldwin Dismissed Zion Patriot, July 12, 2024July 12, 2024 This is rather disgusting. The case was dismissed by the Judge due to mishandling of evidence (I’m sure President Trump would like to have his case dismissed for the same reason). At the end of the day, Alec was ultimately responsible for the death of Halyna Hutchins and injuring another….
2A News SCOTUS: Chevron Deference Overruled Zion Patriot, June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 In a 6 to 3 ruling, the Supreme Court has overruled the 1984 Chevron v. National Resources Defense Council decision that required courts to defer to agencies’ reasonable interpretations of ambiguous statutes. This is big news as Chevron Deference is one of the ways the ATF was getting away with…
2A News What is Tyranny? Zion Patriot, June 20, 2024June 28, 2024 Tyranny is a form of government or rule in which a single ruler, or a small group, wields absolute power without legal constraints or accountability. This ruler, often called a tyrant, exercises authority in a manner that is oppressive, unjust, and arbitrary. Key characteristics of tyranny include: Historically, the term…
The Versatile AR Platform. Zion Patriot, June 17, 2024June 22, 2024 The AR platform of rifles was originally invented in 1957 by the Armalite Corporation. One popular misconception is that the letters “AR” stand for “Assault Rifle,” but in reality, “AR” was the designation of the rifle platform and stands for the name of the manufacturer of the rifle. Two years…
Bumpstock Ban Overturned by Supreme Court Zion Patriot, June 14, 2024 In a 6 to 3 decision, the Supreme court has overturned the bumpstock ban enacted by the ATF following the Las Vegas shooting. The Supreme Court not only overturned this ban, but gave the ATF a beatdown for changing their position on bump stocks when the agency “exceeded its statutory…
2A News ATF Pistol Brace Rule VACATED Zion Patriot, June 13, 2024 The 5th circuit court has vacated the ATF’s rule treating pistols equipped with stabilizing braces as short-barreled rifles; granting relief not only for the named plaintiffs involved in the litigation, but for every gun owner across the country who owns a brace. I still don’t understand how paying a $200…
ATF Form 4 Quick Turnarounds? Zion Patriot, March 27, 2024April 9, 2024 It seems that the ATF is turning Form 4 applications within a few days currently, rather than the 1-year plus wait time that we have seen in the recent past. Is this a good time to buy an NFA item – specifically a suppressor? Does a bear poop in the…
Illegal Aliens Have 2A Rights? Zion Patriot, March 19, 2024March 21, 2024 Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman, a judge in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division, ruled on March 8, 2024 that illegal immigrants have the right to keep and bear arms under the second amendment. The Judge, an Obama appointee, cited her decision based on the…
Gun Control vs Social Justice Zion Patriot, February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 Colorado House Bill 1162, which would have made it a class 6 felony to steal a firearm of any value punishable by up to 18 months in prison and subsequent or multiple guns a class 5 felony punishable by up to 3 years in prison was rejected in the house…