It happened.

We knew it would, of course, but it happened. H.R. 8 passed the House of Representatives and is on to the Senate. Of course, you’re going to see tons of news today about just what this means. Most of it will be total BS written by people who think a magazine follower is someone who uses Twitter to see what’s in the next issue of some newsstand rag.

Of course, we at Bearing Arms are of a more refined type.

Right now, though, let’s take a look at what the various groups involved might have to say about the vote.

First, the NRA.

The US House voted to pass Biden’s gun control.

What’s next:

1️⃣ The bills head to the 50/50 Senate
2️⃣ If the Senate eliminates the filibuster, anti-gun VP Harris could be deciding vote
3️⃣ Pres. Biden signs the gun control into law

NRA members & gun owners must STAND and FIGHT.

— NRA (@NRA) March 12, 2021

So, once again, it all falls on the filibuster. I don’t think that’s going to go much of anywhere. I have reason to believe Sen. Joe Manchin will stick to his guns (pun fully intended) on that one. Still, there’s no reason to sit and wait.

After all, eight Republicans sided with the Democrats on H.R 8, which tells us that we can’t just assume our GOP lawmakers will respect our right to keep and bear arms.

But that’s from the pro-gun side. What did the anti-gunners have to say?

Well, here’s what Everytown for Gun Safety had to offer:

HUGE: The U.S. House just advanced #HR8, a lifesaving bill that would require background checks on all gun sales!

Now, the Senate must act. Tell your senators to take action on background checks! ⬇️

— Everytown (@Everytown) March 11, 2021

Of course, they keep calling it “lifesaving,” but have yet to put up any real data backing that up. After all, the people you generally have to worry about aren’t buying guns from some law-abiding citizens trying to liquidate his collection. They’re buying it from some guy trying to liquidate someone else’s collection, if you know what I mean.

For the Everytown crowd, I mean the guy is selling stolen guns.

Here’s what Giffords had to offer:

BREAKING: the House just passed #HR8, universal background checks, with the bipartisan support of eight Republicans.

We're one step closer to ensuring that Congress takes long overdue action to address our gun violence crisis. https://t.co/PLij7fpm7k

— Giffords (@GiffordsCourage) March 11, 2021

This, of course, would be the “gun violence crisis” that’s been trending downward for decades? Sure. Whatever you have to tell yourself, Sparky.

Gabby Giffords herself had this to offer:

Throughout the years, @SpeakerPelosi, @WhipClyburn, and @RepThompson's commitment to gun violence prevention has been unwavering. In the face of gun lobby obstruction and intimidation, they've shown only courage and conviction. Thank you. https://t.co/xFI8gRDhu0

— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) March 12, 2021

Intimidation? No more than any other political action group has, but she knows that. She, like every other anti-gunner out there, likes to use triggering language in hopes of painting her opposition as dangerous.

March For Our Lives was a bit more talkative, though.

The House of Representatives just passed a bill that requires a background check for almost every firearm sale 🎉 Remember last year when we told you that making your voice heard could save lives? This is what we were talking about. pic.twitter.com/uqTHPks0Tf

— March For Our Lives (@AMarch4OurLives) March 11, 2021

Now, the fight to save lives continues on to the Senate. We NEED this bill to pass — & that means pushing all of those Senators who are friendly with the gun lobby to put people’s lives over personal interests and profit. We can achieve this, but only if we do it together.

— March For Our Lives (@AMarch4OurLives) March 11, 2021

This movement wouldn’t be what it is without your support. This is your win too! It shouldn’t have to be an uphill climb to get something passed that over 92% of Americans support, but working against corruption in government is how we started. We’re not going to back down.

— March For Our Lives (@AMarch4OurLives) March 11, 2021

OK, enough of that stupid. Let’s move onto what more of the pro-Second Amendment groups had to say. Here’s what the good folks at the Firearms Policy Coalition had to offer.

ALERT: HR 8, the "Universal Background Check"/Gun Registry bill, has just passed the U.S. House. It now heads to the Senate. Make your voice heard at https://t.co/ajFy3X6W3N pic.twitter.com/7uLkqpJTZc

— 𝙵𝚒𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚖𝚜 𝙿𝚘𝚕𝚒𝚌𝚢 𝙲𝚘𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 (@gunpolicy) March 11, 2021

President Biden is one step closer after the passage of HR 8 from the House earlier today. But the war is not over yet. Get in the fight at https://t.co/ajFy3Xoxsn pic.twitter.com/mY15VpHrCQ

— 𝙵𝚒𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚖𝚜 𝙿𝚘𝚕𝚒𝚌𝚢 𝙲𝚘𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 (@gunpolicy) March 11, 2021

👀 Why do we fiercely oppose #BackgroundChecks—and why you should too? Read the @gunpolicy Policy Brief: Universal Background Checks & Burdening Access to Human Rights at https://t.co/0wHgPCIBYL

— 𝙵𝚒𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚖𝚜 𝙿𝚘𝚕𝚒𝚌𝚢 𝙲𝚘𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 (@gunpolicy) March 11, 2021

Of course, they also note that H.R. 8 wasn’t the only one that passed the House yesterday.

…And the House of Representatives has just passed their second gun control bill of the day. HR 1446 now moves to the Senate. Make your voice heard at https://t.co/ajFy3X6W3N pic.twitter.com/NE8F5lnwHs

— 𝙵𝚒𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚖𝚜 𝙿𝚘𝚕𝚒𝚌𝚢 𝙲𝚘𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 (@gunpolicy) March 11, 2021

As for Gun Owners of America, they didn’t boil stuff down into a tweet. They issued a press release.

GOA “Spanks” Representatives on Their Votes for Gun Control

 

Springfield, VA – As the House of Representatives voted on a backdoor gun registry (H.R. 8) and the indefinite delay of gun purchases (H.R. 1446), gun owners got glimpse into which Members of Congress cherish the Bill of Rights and those who thrash the founding principles of the United States.

 

While many expected Democrats to support gun control, eight Republicans joined the anti-gunners in their assault on self-defense by voting for H.R. 8. The “Hall of Shame” includes Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Christopher Smith (R-FL) and Fred Upton (R-MI). Representatives Fitzpatrick and Smith also supported indefinitely delaying gun purchases by voting for H.R. 1446.

 

GOA’s Director of Federal Affairs, Aidan Johnston said, “These Representatives have failed their constituents, and they have failed the Constitution — which they swore to uphold. Gun owners in these districts should take note today and remember this anti-gun vote when they go to the polls in the next election.”

Gun Owners of America described how H.R. 8 is a backdoor gun registry and how H.R. 1446 indefinitely delays gun purchases on an episode of the Minute Man Moment.

Furthermore, Members of the House of Representatives also had an opportunity to prove if they truly support the right to keep and bear arms. During the Motion to Recommit, a vote was cast on Concealed Carry Reciprocity, which recognizes one’s right to self-defense across state lines.

“On the campaign trail, Democrats often say they support the Second Amendment, but claim so-called ‘common sense’ gun control is needed,” Aidan Johnston, Director of Federal Affairs for Gun Owners of America, said. “Well, there’s nothing more ‘common sense’ then Concealed Carry Reciprocity. Nonetheless, 212 Democrats voted against self-defense, clearly demonstrating their dishonesty and hatred of the right to self-defense.”

Gun Owners of America looks forward to mobilizing Second Amendment supporters to defeat legislation like H.R. 8 and H.R. 1446 in the Senate.

So, obviously, this is just the start of the fight. Nothing is over and people are digging in and getting ready to slug it out in the Senate trenches. Here’s the thing to remember, though. H.R. 8 and H.R. 1446 are among the least of their anti-gun proposals. This is just their opening act. There will be more coming down the line and we need to be ready to defeat all of that as well.

Otherwise, the gun-owning landscape of this great nation and the Second Amendment, in general, will be shattered beyond repair.

Let’s not allow that to happen.

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