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A friend of mine in the Second Amendment Community made a comment recently that stuck with me. They said there’s no time like the present for people to wake up and get involved, and that when she sees energy, especially around rallies, she’s going to fan that flame regardless of timing. On the surface, that sounds right. It sounds encouraging. It sounds like action. And to be clear, because LAWD HAMMERCY, I've been catching some flack on some of my stances on the matter, the

Courts have less ambiguity to defer to, agencies have less room to expand authority, and future administrations have fewer levers to pull without Congress.

The record does not change because the ending is tragic, and if we are not willing to apply the same scrutiny across the board, then we are not seeking truth.

To understand Virginia politically, you have to go back to the system that shaped it long before modern party labels took hold.

WARNING: A Mini Playbook for Strategic Activism, by Jill S. McDaniel, aka Mom-At-Arms... who knows how to read and research, has a background in marketing and business psychology, and has been in activism longer than most of these influencers you see on IG and TikyTok. Not to mention, if many of you in the 2A World recall, I also helped YOU become "noticed." Please refer back to your DMs before you read further. Cause this one might have ya tucking your tail. Here's a hard tr

Clout chasing dressed up as advocacy does not strengthen a cause. It dilutes it. It confuses people and redirects energy away from where it actually needs to go and gives folks a false sense that they have done something when all they have done is engage with content.

When Pro Second Amendment commentary begins portraying women as constant victims within their own community, it risks reinforcing that same narrative as Gun Control proponents.

I hope Virginians are paying attention, because this pattern isn’t new. Lawmakers like Dan Helmer and Abigail Spanberger fully expect to be sued; that’s part of the political machinery that keeps money and momentum flowing on their side.

Spoiler alert: thanks to the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision, these bills are walking into a legal buzzsaw.

HB21 threatens jobs, small businesses, and constitutional rights—all under the guise of “responsible conduct.”

HB 24 is a misguided attempt to restrict reciprocity and complicate lawful concealed carry. Virginians should contact their legislators, voice opposition, and stand for policies that respect constitutional rights, promote clarity, and prioritize real safety measures over political theater.

When lawmakers introduce bills under the banner of “safety,” it’s worth asking: safety for whom, and at what cost? As part of my personal mission to help in debunking the Gun Control bills coming to the Commonwealth, let's now talk about Virginia’s SB38 . Currently in committee, is framed as a measure to regulate firearm transfers from individuals under protective orders or with certain misdemeanor convictions. But peel back the layers, and you’ll find a bill that adds bureau

LET THE DEBUNKING COMMENSE!!!!

Technically, we here at Mom-At-Arms sealed the fate of the last controversial ATF Director (David Chipman) , so might as well dive into this one. When the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced Robert Cekada as its Deputy Director in April 2025, it marked the rise of a career lawman to one of the most influential posts in federal firearms regulation. Fast forward to today, November 19, 2025 and he’s been boosted to ATF Director. For those who foll

Virginia Senator Jennifer Carroll Foy (D) has prefiled a bill for the 2026 Legislative Session that claims to establish “standards of responsible conduct” for firearm industry members. On the surface, it sounds like common‑sense regulation. In reality, it’s a sweeping attempt to impose vague, unworkable mandates on manufacturers, dealers, and distributors - opening the door to endless lawsuits, selective enforcement, and back‑door gun control. Let's take this mess she's propo

Values can be manipulated. Morals must be defended.

Sic Semper Tyrannis

“We recognize today’s historic selection of Winsome Sears. The Virginia NAACP does not support a political party. However, we recognize the overwhelming significance of this moment.”

And he sure as hell wouldn’t have voted for a CIA operative!

They extract pain for policy, then vanish when real solutions, like community investment or self-defense training, are proposed