Intelligence Report, Spring 2012, Issue Number: 145
The Southern Poverty Law Center (click here) identified 1274 anti-government “Patriot” groups that were active in 2011. Of these groups, 334 were militias, marked with an asterisk, and the remainder includes “common-law” courts, publishers, ministries and citizens’ groups.
Generally, Patriot groups define themselves as opposed to the “New World Order,” engage in groundless conspiracy theorizing, or advocate or adhere to extreme anti-government doctrines....
It is time to have a Director of the ATF.
...Finally, NSA and the more than 3,000 local Sheriffs nationwide appreciate that the Obama Administration sought the input of law enforcement in addressing the issue of gun violence in this country, and that NSA's fundamental recommendation to the Administration, that "a comprehensive approach that focuses on mental health issues is the only way to prevent future tragedies," was included in the President's four-step plan. NSA stands ready to work with the Administration in any way we can to protect our children and communities by reducing gun violence.
There is a lot of paranoia about the gun initiatives to protect people from extremism. There are lies circulating through gun owners across the country about what exactly this is all about. Gun owners like to hold on to fear of government. They believe it is strength of citizenship. Strange concept, but, here again the NRA will state government officials are contained in their authority by those carrying guns. Strange bunch. But, there are myths including the idea Katrina brought confiscation of guns by authorities.
I can't help believe the sheriffs out of step with their peers are intimidated by gun owners within their counties. They don't want to be shot.
The Southern Poverty Law Center (click here) identified 1274 anti-government “Patriot” groups that were active in 2011. Of these groups, 334 were militias, marked with an asterisk, and the remainder includes “common-law” courts, publishers, ministries and citizens’ groups.
Generally, Patriot groups define themselves as opposed to the “New World Order,” engage in groundless conspiracy theorizing, or advocate or adhere to extreme anti-government doctrines....
It is time to have a Director of the ATF.
ATF Acting Director B. Todd Jones (click here)
January 16, 2013
Alexandria, VA - The National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) (click here) was in attendance this morning, in a ceremony at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, as President Barack Obama announced the Administration's new measures to prevent gun violence....
...Finally, NSA and the more than 3,000 local Sheriffs nationwide appreciate that the Obama Administration sought the input of law enforcement in addressing the issue of gun violence in this country, and that NSA's fundamental recommendation to the Administration, that "a comprehensive approach that focuses on mental health issues is the only way to prevent future tragedies," was included in the President's four-step plan. NSA stands ready to work with the Administration in any way we can to protect our children and communities by reducing gun violence.
There is a lot of paranoia about the gun initiatives to protect people from extremism. There are lies circulating through gun owners across the country about what exactly this is all about. Gun owners like to hold on to fear of government. They believe it is strength of citizenship. Strange concept, but, here again the NRA will state government officials are contained in their authority by those carrying guns. Strange bunch. But, there are myths including the idea Katrina brought confiscation of guns by authorities.
I can't help believe the sheriffs out of step with their peers are intimidated by gun owners within their counties. They don't want to be shot.
Posted: 7:09 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013
By Ernie Suggs
