Debunking The Trace’s Attack on Basic 2A Principles – The Real Threat to Liberty

The Trace and Rolling Stone have unleashed another hit piece, this time targeting the very core of our Second Amendment rights under the guise of an "investigation" into red flag laws. Their article, "Red Flag Gun Laws Under Fire," is a classic example of anti-gun propaganda, cleverly disguised as investigative journalism. But let’s be clear—this article is nothing more than a biased attempt to paint supporters of basic Second Amendment rights as “radicals” while propping up red flag laws as the ultimate savior against gun violence. Let's break down their fallacies and expose the truth.

The Trace would have you believe that red flag laws are a bipartisan effort to protect public safety. But what they won't tell you is how these laws are ripe for abuse and represent a dangerous precedent of government overreach. The most glaring example in their own story is how Donald Willey, a decorated Marine veteran, was subjected to a red flag law order before Maryland's red flag law was even in effect. That's right—Willey's firearms were seized in 2013, years before the state had any such law on the books.

This should raise alarm bells for anyone who values their constitutional rights. If the government can strip a veteran of his Second Amendment rights without due process, and even before a law exists, what's to stop them from doing the same to any one of us? This isn't about public safety; it's about control.

The Trace attempts to vilify the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) for standing up against this injustice, but the truth is, the SAF is doing exactly what every American who values freedom should be doing: fighting against unconstitutional actions. The lawsuit on behalf of Willey isn't just about his case; it's about challenging the very legality of red flag laws that bypass due process and target law-abiding citizens.

The fact that Willey was red-flagged before such a law even existed in Maryland is a clear indication of the potential for abuse inherent in these statutes. The SAF is taking a stand to make sure that no one else has to go through what Willey did.

What’s truly appalling is how The Trace and Rolling Stone smear anyone who stands up for their Second Amendment rights. They label U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and organizations like the National Association for Gun Rights as fearmongers for opposing red flag laws. But let's be honest—they are addressing a real and present danger: the weaponization of these laws against law-abiding citizens, sometimes even before the laws are officially on the books!

By framing defenders of the Second Amendment as extremists, The Trace is pushing a dangerous narrative that seeks to silence opposition and pave the way for more government control. This is not about protecting people; it's about disarming those who dare to challenge the state.

The real threat to our freedoms doesn’t come from so-called "Second Amendment radicals," but from those who are eager to erode our rights under the guise of safety. The Trace’s article is a blatant attempt to rewrite the narrative and demonize those who stand up for their constitutional rights. They want you to believe that supporting the Second Amendment makes you a danger to society, but in reality, it makes you a defender of liberty.

We must remain vigilant. The fight to protect our rights is ongoing, and we cannot allow ourselves to be silenced by those who seek to undermine the very freedoms that make this nation great.