gun rights Archives - Committee to Support and Defend

Live Free TV: ATF “Rule” Creates Millions of Instant Firearm Felons

On June 1, 2023, an ATF "rule" interpretation will carry the force of law and create tens of millions of instant felons from the ranks of law-abiding citizens like you. With penalties of $250,000 fines and 10 years in prison, you need to understand this issue — right now. On this Live Free TV, Allen West welcomes American Handgunner Magazine Editor Tom McHale to discuss the latest blatantly unconstitutional move by the federal government. Watch this episode to learn why this blatantly illegal maneuver impacts all of us and what you can do about it.

By Allen West|2023-06-29T10:38:26-04:00May 31, 2023|Live Free TV, Video|

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Live Free TV: The Assault on the Second Amendment

Former Congressman and ACRU Executive Director LTC Allen West welcomes American Handgunner Editor magazine Tom McHale to discuss the Biden Administration's Assault on the Second Amendment.

By Allen West|2023-05-23T13:31:48-04:00April 24, 2023|Live Free TV, Second Amendment, Video|

The Second Amendment

Constitutional conservatives, and those who love their freedoms, must begin to push back against the lawlessness of the left.

By Allen West|2023-04-12T11:19:15-04:00April 12, 2023|Colonel's Constitutional Brief|

A Discussion of Constitutional Rights

We need to have an adult conversation about constitutional rights, erase the insidious emotions, and let's attempt to reason.

By Allen West|2023-03-30T10:08:35-04:00March 30, 2023|Colonel's Constitutional Brief|

“Shall Not be Infringed”

Those First Amendment rights are fundamental, but they are passive and can be easily confiscated by tyrannical rule, if the people did not have the means, the right, to keep and bear arms.

By Allen West|2023-03-05T14:12:59-05:00January 18, 2023|ACRU Commentary, Colonel's Constitutional Brief|

ACRU Applauds Supreme Court Second Amendment Decision: New York Rifle & Pistol Assoc v. Bruen

The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) applauds the recent decision of the Supreme Court in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association (NYSRPA) vs. Bruen striking down the state’s abhorrent “may issue” scheme. “May issue” rights are no rights at all. Such policies are an abomination under the Bill of Rights of this Constitutional Republic.

By ACRU Staff|2022-06-23T16:32:14-04:00June 23, 2022|Press Releases, Second Amendment|

Stuck in the Middle

History has taught us what happens when a nation's population is rendered defenseless.

By Allen West|2022-05-31T15:19:14-04:00May 31, 2022|Colonel's Constitutional Brief|

Allen West: Keep Our 2nd Amendment Strong

A strong Second Amendment is essential not only for personal security but national defense. One need look no further than the situation in Ukraine to understand the importance of a capable citizenry.

By Allen West|2023-04-25T22:11:43-04:00March 25, 2022|Video|

Allen West: Beware the Traps of Unconstitutional Red Flag Laws

Anonymous accusations with no due process whatsoever should never lead to infringement of rights. Red flag laws can easily run afoul of both your 2nd and 4th Amendment rights. Beware of "feel-good" policies created as fear-driven knee-jerk reactions. We must be vigilant to protect our freedoms.

By Allen West|2023-04-25T22:13:11-04:00March 23, 2022|Video|

Allen West on the Second Amendment – Tax Stamps Required?

Why does the federal government, through the ATF, trample on Second Amendment rights for something like a sound suppressor, which protects hearing and reduces environmental noise? LTC Allen West (ret.) explores.

By Allen West|2023-04-25T22:14:38-04:00March 16, 2022|Video|