My 2nd Amendment Today: February 2025

Saturday, February 1, 2025

U.S. Army Special Forces Sergeant Major is Running for 2025 NRA Board of Directors

Opinion

De Oppresso Liber – Free the Oppressed.

I am Timothy Knight, former NRA Director, a grassroots activist who has been at the forefront of Second Amendment advocacy, and an NRA Whistleblower. I stand before you to wholeheartedly endorse Sergeant Major Howard L. Massingill Jr. (Ret.) for the NRA Board of Directors.

Howard Massingill

Howard Massingill is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Sergeant Major whose military career speaks volumes about his character, leadership, and dedication to service. A Life Member of the NRA, Mr. Massingill served 26 years in the U.S. Army, including 20 years in Special Forces and three deployments to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His motto, “De Oppresso Liber,” reflects not only his service ethos but also his commitment to defending our freedoms, including the Second Amendment.

His qualifications extend beyond his military service. Howard is a Federal Firearms Licensee, bringing firsthand experience in the practical implications of firearms legislation and regulations. His role as a gunsmithing instructor further solidifies his deep understanding of firearms, their mechanics, and the culture surrounding them. This knowledge is invaluable for someone who will be making decisions that affect millions of gun owners and enthusiasts.

The rank of Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army commands immense respect and trust. Both generals and enlisted personnel value their opinions because they embody the spirit, knowledge, and discipline of the military. This respect is earned through years of proven leadership, tactical acumen, and an unwavering commitment to the welfare of those under their command. Howard’s experience at this level means he understands the nuances of leadership, the importance of unity, and the critical role of trust within an organization.

The NRA, at this juncture, is in dire need of repair. It requires leaders who are not only trusted but are also grounded, willing to engage directly with members, listen to their concerns, and act with integrity. Howard Massingill has already proven his ability to do this hard work. His military career has prepared him to navigate complex situations, build consensus, and lead with honor.

In Howard, I see a candidate who will work tirelessly to restore the NRA to its core mission of safeguarding our constitutional rights.

His commitment to transparency, member engagement, and ethical leadership is exactly what the NRA needs to move forward.

I urge all NRA members to vote for Sergeant Major Howard Massingill for the 2025 NRA Board of Directors. Let’s bring in a leader who has not only fought for our freedoms abroad but will continue that fight on the home front, ensuring the NRA remains a beacon of integrity and advocacy for the Second Amendment.

5 Circuit Court Strikes Down Federal Laws Prohibiting FFLs From Selling Handguns to 18-to-20-Year-Olds

Opinion

Why I Am Suing The Governor of Virginia, iStock-1055138108 — NY: Ban on Carrying Firearms in Private Property Declared Unconstitutional iStock-1055138108

This week the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(b)(1) and (c)(1)—which together forbid Federal Firearms Licensees from selling handguns to 18-to-20-year-olds—violate the Second Amendment.

Applying the text-and-history test for Second Amendment cases set forth in NYSRPA v. Bruen, the Fifth Circuit began its analysis by considering whether the regulated conduct is covered by the Second Amendment’s plain text. First, the court concluded that “the right to ‘keep and bear arms’ surely implies the right to purchase them.” Next, the court determined that 18-to-20-year-olds are among “the people” protected by the Amendment because “There are no age or maturity restrictions in the plain text of the Amendment” and because 18-to-20-year-olds were traditionally required to provide their own arms for service in the militia and posse comitatus.

Since the plain text covers the purchase of handguns by 18-to-20-year-olds, the court next considered whether the federal prohibition is consistent with America’s historical tradition of firearm regulation.

The court concluded that it is not. During the founding era, as noted above, 18-to-20-year-olds were required to acquire and possess firearms.

And no founding-era law forbade them from doing so. Rather, regulations limiting the ability of 18-to-20-year-olds to acquire arms were first enacted in the latter half of the nineteenth century, which is too late to establish a historical tradition. Therefore, the court held, the federal laws prohibiting FFL sales to 18-to-20-year-olds violate the Second Amendment.

The court cited law review articles published by ILA’s Director of Litigation Counsel, Joseph Greenlee—which were coauthored with David Kopel—five times in determining that 18-to-20-year-olds are among “the people” and were protected by the Second Amendment at the time of our nation’s founding.

The case, Reese v. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, was brought by Caleb Reese, Firearms Policy Coalition, Second Amendment Foundation, Louisiana Shooting Association, and Emily Naquin.

Please stay tuned to www.nraila.org for future updates on NRA-ILA’s ongoing efforts to defend your constitutional rights.

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About NRA-ILA:

Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the “lobbying” arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess, and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Visit: www.nra.org

National Rifle Association Institute For Legislative Action (NRA-ILA)

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