Two Letters Re: Proposed Executive Order Designating Certain Rifles for ‘Militia Purposes’

Hugh,

The article “Proposed Executive Order Designating Certain Rifles for ‘Militia Purposes’ – G.G” is a big truckload of B.S. We, the people, don’t need an Executive Order. We have a Constitution that reads, “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.” That part of our sacred document does not limit the militia to Made in USA AR-15’s! If you think that we will give up our imported firearms, then you are crazy! It is just another communist utopian gun control trick. Beware of wolves in sheep’s clothing! – Big D

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HJL,

I’m not particularly convinced of the authenticity of this purported draft of an EO. That said, the United States Code does provide an extension of the age to 65 for honorably discharged members of the Armed Forces. Title 10 of the USC does not supersede the U.S. Constitution, which does not specify limits to membership of the well regulated militia (or, for that matter, bayonet lugs, magazine capacities, et cetera). A law that contradicts the U.S. Constitution is unconstitutional at its inception. Let your conscience be your guide. – Doc Raydio