More On ‘In Common Use’

The following was recently sent to me and is well worth a read, regarding the “in common use” legal theory “professional” 2A advocates for,

Rather than deter tyranny, a dictated inferiority would invite it. To argue otherwise is to argue the Founders thought sending an outmatched yeomanry to their slaughter was “necessary to the security of a free State.” That’s insane.

Many self proclaimed pro 2A people argue with me online about the merits of “in common use”. And I think the reason for that is two fold. First, they’ve been indoctrinated into believing the theory’s a good one from most 2A groups, 2A writers, gun tubers and so forth.

Second, it’s one of those things that’s so simple it can be hard to fathom. Look how many gun owners support the 4473/NICS and concealed carry permits? Or the ones who are fine with suppressors being NFA listed as long as they don’t have to pay the $200 tax stamp? The bigger the lie, the easier it is to sell.

So how do we change these misconceptions? We keep talking about it. We explain how it’s dangerous. And we challenge those in the professional 2A class at meetings and in comments sections

Equip, train, pray and never disarm.