Do firearms supporters shoot selves in the feet?

Now that the federal government has devolved into a monarchy, thanks to the Republican-controlled senate, it remains to be seen whether the states will maintain some level of democracy or themselves descend into ideological fiefdoms.

Those that haven’t already, that is. For example, in our democratic republic if you violate the Second Amendment to the Constitution, or the First Amendment, or any of the amendments, then what you are doing is illegal.

This is not an esoteric concept. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. Either we believe in it or not.

Still, three Republican state representatives, Leo Biasiucci, Walt Blackman and Frank Carroll, introduced a bill (House Bill 2093) that would nullify “any act, law, treaty, order, rule or regulation” that violates the Second Amendment.

Duh.

Proposals like this really please firearms enthusiasts, who have been pushing so-called Second Amendment “sanctuary” legislation across the country.

Late last year, Mohave County joined the mob, with supervisors there voting not to authorize the use of any county funds, employees or other resources “for the purpose of enforcing laws that unconstitutionally infringe on the people’s right to keep and bear arms.”

State law would trump that. Federal law would trump that. Courts, ultimately, would decide.

In a press release, the three state representatives pushing HB 2093 made statements that seem to indicate they either don’t understand the Constitution or that YOU don’t understand it. Hoping to score political points on your presumed ignorance and the fear they’d like to instill.

“The Second Amendment guarantees vital liberties, just like the First Amendment protects the freedom of speech and the Fourth Amendment prevents unreasonable searches and seizures,” said Biasiucci. “We stand with law-abiding gun owners to ensure they are never disarmed in the name of political posturing.”

Yes, protections under the Constitution ARE guaranteed. That’s why we need no law replicating our existing protections.

“Progressive activists will stop at nothing to disarm the public,” said Blackman. “It is time we send a message that we as a state won’t put the safety of our families and communities in jeopardy by allowing unconstitutional overreaches.”

Again, if it is unconstitutional, then it’s … unconstitutional. Meaning, it’s already illegal.

“We see, in states like Virginia, a coordinated attack on the Second

Amendment and law-abiding citizens,” said Carroll. “Here in Arizona, we want to make sure that radical politicians, nationally or locally, won’t encroach on our constitutional rights.”

Let’s review — again.

Bills are often introduced to please a constituency and not actually to be passed. But believing in the Constitution and supporting it is important. If a law gets passed that is believed to be unconstitutional it can be challenged in court, meaning this particular law isn’t necessary.

What may be needed, however, is a statutory mandate that Arizona lawmakers take a class in civics.

Unless we’re no longer interested in democratically electing representatives and more interested in being governed by feudal lords.