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LEGAL
HANDBOOK
DISBANDING
THE ATF
UNDER THE
SECOND
AMENDMENT
Introductory Overview
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CONTENT
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OUR VALUES
WHAT TO KNOW
WHERE TO LOOK
HOW TO RESEARCH
OUR PRINCIPLES
WHEN TO DISBAND
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PUBLIC NOTICE
01
LAW ABIDING
Politicists does not have any affiliations or partnerships with
any persons, companies, or other organization(s) that resort
to violence, breaking the Law, or causing harm to others.
Please immediately report any such occurrences to us or the
appropriate authorities. Politicists does not discriminate on
the basis of race, sex, religion, etc. and does not tolerate
extremism, hate speech, or racial supremacist ideology. All
Americans are equally welcome to support our efforts. For
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GUN CRIMES
PERPETRATORS
When working with the police, public health experts
discovered that 79% of gun crimes are committed by
individuals who are not the legal owners of the gun. This
means that responsible gun ownership is not the cause of
gun crime. Research professionals found that in about 8 out
of 10 cases, the perpetrator had illegal possession of a gun
that belonged to someone else. Law enforcement personnel
are significantly outnumbered compared to the general
population. Taking guns away from responsible owners puts
millions of Americans at risk of being harmed by gun crime
perpetrators.
Source: Fabio, A., Duell, J., Creppage, K., O’Donnell, K., & Laporte, R. (2016). Gaps continue in firearm
surveillance: Evidence from a large U.S. City Bureau of Police. Social Medicine, 10(1).
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02
OUR
VALUES
KEEPING AMERICANS SAFE
Protecting family, communities, and society as a whole is of
utmost importance for the well-being and progress of
humanity. It involves safeguarding the values, rights, and
resources that are essential for individuals to thrive and for
communities to flourish. The significance of this protection
extends beyond immediate benefits, as it contributes to the
overall stability, harmony, and progress of society.
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PROTECT &
SERVE
DEFENDING AGAINST PERPETRATORS
Placing guns in the hands of responsible owners is the only
way to combat gun crime perpetrators. Law enforcement
alone cannot protect every American due to the significant
difference in numbers. In order to ensure our safety, it is vital
that responsible citizens also play a protective role.
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WHAT TO
KNOW
03
LAW IS SEPARATE FROM PUBLIC POLICY
Guns laws and public policy have intersected in the modern
world and social understanding. However, it is important to
separate the two because there is a clear distinction
between law and policy. The Constitution serves as the
foundation for all laws and those laws form the basis of
public opinion. Public policy heavily relies on public
opinion. But law is superior to them both and the
Constitution is supreme. For these reasons, it is not wise to
mix up law with policy like many politicians, lobbyists, and
grassroots often do.
LAW IS ABOVE PUBLIC OPINION
Any legal professional can confirm that law is based on
facts, not emotions or personal beliefs. It is a technical field
that solely relies on legal facts. Living in a society where
public opinion heavily influences public policy may lead
one to believe that it holds the same power in Law.
However, this is not the case. The law is based solely on the
Constitution, which remains unaffected by emotions or
personal sentiments. Hence, it is advisable to politely
decline engaging with individuals who fail to comprehend
this concept.
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WHERE TO
LOOK
04
LEGAL FACTS ARE FOUND IN HISTORY
It is important to understand that early American history
holds great relevance in today's world, contrary to the
mistaken belief held by many. The act of manipulating a
will to align with contemporary values and standards is
both unattainable and unlawful. Similarly, distorting the
meaning of the U.S. Constitution to conform to the presentday
society is an impossibility and a violation of the law. The
meaning of the Constitution may appear to have changed
due to amendments, but that is not the case. Instead, the
amendments have created a special class of law that only
applies under specific circumstances. Those details are
found in history.
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HOW TO
RESEARCH
05
STUDY COURT CASES FOR INSIGHT
Judicial rulings from closer time periods to the adoption of
the Second Amendment give the most accurate legal
context. This is because they show what it meant when it
was adopted, rather than how public policy interprets it
today. Since all laws and amendments must align with the
original intent of the Constitution, there are many different
types of law to accommodate social diversity. In other
words, not every law applies in every instance. The rights of
those who the Second Amendment applied to at the time it
was adopted have not changed. It is the duty of every
citizen to be aware of their rights.
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OUR
PRINCIPLES
ALL LIVES MATTER IN AMERICA
The phrase "All Lives Matter" may seem dismissive of the
specific issues faced by marginalized communities, but we
want to clarify what it means to us. It signifies the
importance of working together to address the unique
challenges faced by every American community regardless
of race, sex, religion, etc.
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LEGAL FACTS
WITHSTANDING THE TEST OF TIME
The body of the Constitution has remained unchanged since
its drafting in 1787. Even with the addition of the first 10
Amendments known as the Bill of Rights in 1789, its
fundamental meaning remains unaffected. This still holds
true today because the original meaning has not been
altered, even with the additional Amendments since then.
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CASE
PRESSER V.
ILLINOIS
LIMITATION ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
The Second Amendment of the Federal Constitution is only
a limitation on the Federal Government. In the words of the
U.S. Supreme Court: The provision in the Second
Amendment to the Constitution, that “the right of the
people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed,” is a
limitation only on the power of Congress and the national
government, and not of the States. Presser v. Illinois, 116 U.S.
252, 253 (1886). State laws concerning gun rights are an
extension of federal law. They are the enforcement of
federal laws and policies within state boundaries, which is
explained in the legislative intent of each statute. This
makes them unconstitutional under the Second
Amendment because it is Congress infringing the rights of
the people via state proxies.
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CASE
UNITED
STATES V.
SCHWIMMER
CITIZEN REQUIRED TO BEAR ARMS
Infringing the rights of the people to keep and bear arms
poses a threat to national security. From the country’s
founding, it was always understood that citizens are legally
required to bear arms. This was the reason for adopting the
Second Amendment. The U.S. Supreme Court explains it as
follows: “That it is the duty of citizens by force of arms to
defend our government against all enemies whenever
necessity arises is a fundamental principle of the
Constitution. The common defense was one of the purposes
for which the people ordained and established the
Constitution…Whatever tends to lessen the willingness of
citizens to discharge their duty to bear arms in the country’s
defense detracts from the strength and safety of the
Government. ” United States v. Schwimmer, 279 U.S. 644,
650 (1929). Under the Second Amendment, the ATF
activities interfering with the fundamental civic duties of
the citizen are unconstitutional because Congress was
specifically denied that power.
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WHEN TO
DISBAND
07
ABOLISH ILLEGAL ACTIVITY NOW
Anything that goes against the Constitution must be
stopped immediately. Just because something is
happening does not make it right or legal. However, it is
important to note that our rights cannot protect
themselves. It is not the government's responsibility to
educate us on our rights. As citizens, we have a duty to
know our rights and to speak out in their defense. Politicists
advocate for the fair treatment of all Americans. But
because extensive legal research and education require a
significant amount of time and resources, some services are
only available to members who wish to invest in them for
their benefits.
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WHY THE
POLITICISTS
WE WORK FOR YOU
We live in a time where cooler heads prevail. Brute
force is no longer the best way to make your point,
especially when dealing with government.
Diplomacy, legal expertise, and exceptional
negotiation skills are much safer and smarter when
it comes to securing your rights and future. Not
everyone values gun rights at this moment. In a free
country like America, individuals are free to
relinquish them and accept the consequences that
may follow. However, Politicists are forward-thinking
individuals who strive to collaborate now in order to
prevent avoidable future scenarios.
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