The ‘Common Sense Gun Control’ Lie: How Antigun States Restrict Access to the Second Amendment

January 28, 2026
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Imagine this: California's Governor Gavin Newsom struts out a press release patting himself on the back, claiming his state's gun laws are all about prioritizing regulating who can access firearms. It's the classic common sense gun control pitch—reasonable, targeted, and oh-so-sensible. But as the source text cuts through the fog like a .45 ACP round, this is nothing short of an abhorrent lie. California doesn't just vet buyers; it chokes the entire supply chain, from assault weapon bans to magazine limits, roster restrictions on handguns, and a bureaucracy so tangled that even law-abiding citizens wait months (or years) for basic approvals. This isn't regulation; it's a de facto confiscation scheme dressed in progressive drag, turning the Golden State into a Second Amendment wasteland where AR-15s are contraband and self-defense tools are luxuries for the elite. Dig deeper, and the pattern screams across antigun strongholds like New York, New Jersey, and Illinois—states where common sense morphs into outright hostility. Newsom's lie isn't isolated; it's the playbook. They peddle the myth of just background checks while quietly eroding manufacturing, imports, and retail viability. Take the microstamping mandate or the safe handgun roster: these aren't about who, but what and how many. The implications for the 2A community are stark—law-abiding Americans flee these regimes (hello, exodus to Texas and Florida), black markets thrive, and criminals laugh as they bypass rules with stolen guns from lax states. Data from the ATF's own traces shows over 80% of crime guns in strict states originate out-of-state, proving restrictions disarm the good guys while empowering the bad. For gun owners nationwide, this is a clarion call: the common sense facade crumbles under scrutiny, revealing a relentless push toward total control. The 2A community must amplify these exposures—share the source text, call out the liars, and vote with feet and ballots. If California falls further (and it will, with recalls looming), it becomes the cautionary tale that rallies the red wave. Stay vigilant, armed, and informed; the Second Amendment isn't negotiating.

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Imagine this: California’s Governor Gavin Newsom struts out a press release patting himself on the back, claiming his state’s gun laws are all about prioritizing regulating who can access firearms. It’s the classic common sense gun control pitch—reasonable, targeted, and oh-so-sensible. But as the source text cuts through the fog like a .45 ACP round, this is nothing short of an abhorrent lie. California doesn’t just vet buyers; it chokes the entire supply chain, from assault weapon bans to magazine limits, roster restrictions on handguns, and a bureaucracy so tangled that even law-abiding citizens wait months (or years) for basic approvals. This isn’t regulation; it’s a de facto confiscation scheme dressed in progressive drag, turning the Golden State into a Second Amendment wasteland where AR-15s are contraband and self-defense tools are luxuries for the elite.

Dig deeper, and the pattern screams across antigun strongholds like New York, New Jersey, and Illinois—states where common sense morphs into outright hostility. Newsom’s lie isn’t isolated; it’s the playbook. They peddle the myth of just background checks while quietly eroding manufacturing, imports, and retail viability. Take the microstamping mandate or the safe handgun roster: these aren’t about who, but what and how many. The implications for the 2A community are stark—law-abiding Americans flee these regimes (hello, exodus to Texas and Florida), black markets thrive, and criminals laugh as they bypass rules with stolen guns from lax states. Data from the ATF’s own traces shows over 80% of crime guns in strict states originate out-of-state, proving restrictions disarm the good guys while empowering the bad.

For gun owners nationwide, this is a clarion call: the common sense facade crumbles under scrutiny, revealing a relentless push toward total control. The 2A community must amplify these exposures—share the source text, call out the liars, and vote with feet and ballots. If California falls further (and it will, with recalls looming), it becomes the cautionary tale that rallies the red wave. Stay vigilant, armed, and informed; the Second Amendment isn’t negotiating.

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