Regularizing Weaponry for the State Chapters

The Following is a Proposition Paper for the Jacksonian Party.

This Position Paper is based fully upon the reasoning given in the posting: Guns Don't Kill People...

Anyone who comments upon this Position Paper without first reading and understanding the above article shall be deemed an ignoramus and unable to understand the concept of human speech. Such individuals will be given ridicule. Such individuals will be considered AssHats. Even worse such individuals will be seen as to not understanding the concepts of responsibility and accountability that go with the rights vested in them. People who bother me without reading the aforemention document and complaining about any damn thing in this document gains a term: Idiot. [and you call people an idiot for not bothering to read and damn if they don't complain that you do it! figures...]

Ok, you should now see where I am pointing out that the State may have non-standing forces to respond in case of invasion or other danger to that State. The Federal Government may *not* step in against this unless the entire reasoning be deemed Unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court. I would love to see those folks stand on the side of unregulated, unmanaged and wanton use of weapons of all sort without any need for personal or social responsibility. That sort of thing would deem the US to be a Chaotic state. And may heaven help them if they try to say that Commerce covers this. Not in *my* America, buddies!

Now since this is a State level concept, each State will do as it will want to in this. There need be no uniformity amongst the States as this deals thoroughly and absolutely with those things that happen within the State. Right now the States are in the position of having a depleted National Guard *and* having local law enforcement overwhelmed by even minor disasters, not to speak of armed gangs of thugs and hoodlums. I have had it with *that*.

The laws being proposed will be a State level Civil Military Code covering the use of all weaponry within the State. This will cover firearms, unarmed and lethal combat techniques, swords, combat knives over two inches in length, animals whose main use is as defense *not* family pet, and other combat skills involving strange, esoteric or not frequently seen weapons.

Weapons that are too old to use and/or are used for display purposes shall have a State enumerated cloth to peace-bond the weapon.

Defense animals will require the proper training of such and have at least one other handler the animal will not attack in case the owner is incapacitated. An ethical code and proper feeding for such animals will be given as a written exam to the owner. The owner shall have a State certified trainer for their animal and present such certification along with typical license plate fee and be given four signs to be posted at the perimeter of the property being defended and clearly visible at all times. Any use of counterfeit or 'lookalike' signage is to be punishable by fine by the State Militia Boards. All animals used for such purposes may only be used during no more than 10 hours of active duty for that animal. Although it is trained to do otherwise, it must be safely kept from the public during normal business hours between 9am and 5pm save if your property needs defense during daytime. Additional signs at the cost of the standard license plate fee will be provided to account for 'Daytime Security Zone'. Exotic and esoteric animals not banned by the State or Federal Government will need to have some expert or experts show how such can be trained or properly kept so as not to endanger the Citizenry. Upon the death of that animal all license plates must be returned to the State for destruction, but an honorable service certificate will be issued giving the animal's name, dates of service and cause of death, with thanks given to the owner of that animal for keeping such.

With some obvious exceptions, such as defense animals, those Citizens choosing to employ lethal arms of any sort shall need to demonstrate the following: appropriate use of such, ability to do such things as hit targets or aim accurately so as to hit targets at a distance, to be able to select amongst closely spaced targets and target one given at random, maintain weaponry or equipment, keep weapons or equipment safely stored when not in use, demonstrate the understanding of concealment and handling of weapons from their concealed state.

additionally the State Civil Military Code shall cover all unauthorized use and non-registration of weapons or other lethal equipment or training. All crimes committed in the State using covered weaponry shall be adjudicated by a non-standing local tribunal chosen at random from those Citizens that have duly registered within the system. These Citizens will be given full authority to read the appropriate Codes covering the offenses and ask the individual to show cause for not following the Law as established by the State. If just cause or other understandable circumstances are not demonstrated to the local tribunal, that tribunal shall hand out punishment within the extent of the Code. A second set of three members will be given the full transcript and ruling and either agree or disagree with it. Disagreement will require written statement of the disagreement. Any disagreements are to be handled by the top official of the State Civil Military Code who shall rule on the disagreements and either remand the case to a new hearing or give written statement as to why any disagreements are not valid or beyond the bounds of normal reason. A case going for remanded will be a final and authoritative decision by a seven member panel for complete re-hearing including all previous work done on the case. There is no appeal to the seven member panel and their word is final.

Purchase
Citizens will have 30 days to send in a receipt of weapon type, or training in the case of defense animals and unarmed combat forms, and given an initial ownership kit for that weapon type. Included in the kit will be authorized State certified instructors or organizations holding State certified courses.

Upon receiving the State instruction kit an materials the Citizen will have 90 days to show competence and maintenance capability of that weapon or equivalent for defense animal ownership or unarmed lethal combat techniques.

Additionally the Citizen will need to take a simple test to show that they have read and understood the State Civil Military Code and that they will have standing within the State under that Code. This shall be done within 120 days of purchase of a weapon or similar training.

Once competence at the above is shown and the test is passed, the Citizen will be issued an annual Certificate, badge or other identifier,and be told of their place in the local State Civil Military structure that will be called upon in cases of invasion, disaster, response to general authority call for dangerous criminals, or at any such time that the social fabric breaks down and no immediate State or Federal response can be had.

It is the duty of any Citizen to first ensure the safety of their family. Once this has been done, if there is good reason to consider the immediate family safe for the duration, that Armed Citizen must now attempt to establish contact with other members of the local Civil Military structure. A display of badge or other State level identification media shall be plainly shown and that Citizen is now in full cognizance upholding State Martial law and will be held duly accountable to that law.

Upon arrival of State or Federal forces, when the Citizen receives a stand-down order from such, they shall revert back to being an Armed Citizen and follow the instructions of those Superior Forces. If such Superior Forces deem it necessary to continue the State level of Martial law enforcement, they will duly give orders as to how best the Citizen shall protect and defend people, places or other things that needs be protected. Some form or contact with the Superior Forces shall be maintained if at all possible and the Citizen shall do their best to continue their duties until full and permanent relief arrives.

General Weapons Categories

Defense Animals

Defense animals will require the proper training of such and have at least one other handler the animal will not attack in case the owner is incapacitated. An ethical code and proper feeding for such animals will be given as a written exam to the owner. The owner shall have a State certified trainer for their animal and present such certification along with typical license plate fee and be given four signs to be posted at the perimeter of the property being defended and clearly visible at all times. Any use of counterfeit or 'lookalike' signage is to be punishable by fine by the State Militia Boards.

All animals used for such purposes may only be used during no more than 10 hours of active duty for that animal. Although it is trained to do otherwise, it must be safely kept from the public during normal business hours between 9am and 5pm save if your property needs defense during daytime. Additional signs at the cost of the standard license plate fee will be provided to account for 'Daytime Security Zone'.

Exotic and esoteric animals not banned by the State or Federal Government will need to have some expert or experts show how such can be trained or properly kept so as not to endanger the Citizenry.

Owners shall have the medical records updated at least annually to cover all State mandated vaccinations and to ensure that the animal has received good treatment and care. Annual recertification requires the ability to demonstrate care and handling capabilities and a clean record with the Local Militia and State animal control authority.

Upon the death of that animal all license plates must be returned to the State for destruction, but an honorable service certificate will be issued giving the animal's name, dates of service and cause of death, with thanks given to the owner of that animal for keeping such.

Firearms

Firearms will be broken down into general classes set by the State. Included in these classes will be antique or antiquated firearms with historical value but used actively.

As with all weapons ability to load, aim, fire, hit target(s), reload and show general use of the weapon shall be required. The State shall mandate a minimal level of proficiency achievable by any Average Citizen. Additionally, if the weapon has a concealed carry mode for its type or specific make and model, then the Citizen shall show how they know how to safely carry and use a weapon from that mode. This is mandatory for all such weapons which have a concealed carry mode. A General Use Certificate shall be given for this demonstration by the Citizen and may be re-taken as many times as necessary to achieve the desired results.

Additionally proper handling, storage, cleaning and maintenance of regular parts normally expected to be replaced by an Average Citizen shall be demonstrated for a regular Maintenance Certificate. A full strip clean shall be necessary for some few weapons, but a Citizen may show capability in that and then be given a Full Strip-Clean Maintenance Certificate. Any Citizen wishing to properly strip clean firearms of that type in a business must have their annual Certificate on display at their place of business.

In the case of antique or unique firearms, if no other suitable expert can be found within the State, then that individual will need to demonstrate their background and understanding with that weapon to include: training in its use, maintaining it at a strip-clean level (if applicable), demonstration of how it shall be safely stored and carried, demonstration of how it may be safely carried in a concealed mode (if applicable), and either historical documentation, manufacture documentation (for handmade or custom designed firearms) or other suitable background for that individual weapon as far as the Citizen is cognizant of knowing. Historical or antique weapons will be checked against the national stolen antiquities database to ensure that the item has not been stolen and is wanted Nationally.

Custom or handmade weapons by a weapons smith shall have a Certificate of uniqueness attributed to it as it is of especial interest to the People. Such items are of future historical interest and of current interest to weapons researchers and experts in the field. A full set of photographs and written documentation for fully handmade or custom weapons will be performed by the State at no additional cost to the Citizen. Weapons smiths and customizers that do such within the State shall have their own set of requirements for demonstrating knowledge and capability in that field for the manufacture of such. While not specifically covered under the Code, it is expected that such manufacturers have Certification for use within the State.

Once all requirements have been met for use, maintenance and proper handling, storage and transport, and has completed the State test for knowledge of the State Civil Military Code, the Citizen shall receive their Annual Certificate, badge or other identifying insignia, point of contacts list for the Local Militia and where to obtain the Omnibus Hunting License for the weapon type that they have received the Certificate for.

Annual recertification requires the ability to demonstrate use and maintenance capabilities and a clean record with the Local Militia.

Exotic Weapons

Ranged - This category includes, but is not limited to: bows, crossbows, rapid fire or repeating crossbows, throwing daggers, throwing knives, throwing axes, throwing stars (of all sorts and types), lethal darts (either hand thrown or blown), spears, atlatl, all ranged siege equipment used other for display and infrequent demonstration and that is mobile, or any other weapon that is primarily used at range to cause damage, harm or inflict lethal or fatal wounds.

All the language for Firearms applies.

Accountability of smaller items or an item being made non-serviceable shall be reported to the State Militia. Time, date and circumstances are to be described. If rendered non-functional that is to be described and if the item is beyond repair, can be repaired but at too high an expense to the Citizen, or will be repaired in due time. A repaired item will be reported as such and brought into service.

All concealed carry regulations apply if the weapon has such a mode.

State Certified experts shall run any and all Certification of training, maintenance, extended maintenance equivalent to strip-clean if the weapon has that need, and proper storage and handling techniques. Citizen organizations of expertise will also be identified. It should be noted that membership in those organizations is not required to receive training from them, but minimal fees for time, equipment and ranges may be applied.

Once all requirements have been met for use, maintenance and proper handling, storage and transport, and has completed the State test for knowledge of the State Civil Military Code, the Citizen shall receive their Annual Certificate, badge or other identifying insignia, point of contacts list for the Local Militia and where to obtain the Omnibus Hunting License for the weapon type that they have received the Certificate for.

Annual recertification requires the ability to demonstrate use and maintenance capabilities and a clean record with the Local Militia.

Hand to hand or hand wielded - This shall include, but is not limited to, all weapons wielded by hand that are made specifically to inflict lethal or fatal wounds: combat knives longer than 2" if not specifically stated to be for camping purposes only, all combat knives longer than 5" without exception, bayonets, swords, sabers, hand axes, battle axes, nunchuks, katanas, quarter staves or equivalents, multi-sectional combat staves, polearms, pikes, combat batons, maces, morningstars, cudgels, combat clubs, or any other hand wielded weapon designed specifically to hurt, maim, club, puncture, slice or otherwise wound or a kill a human. Improvised and 'at hand' weapons are not covered under this or any other part of the Code.

All such language as covering Exotic Ranged weapons applies as does all historical or custom language from Firearms.

Citizens shall demonstrate ability to wield, strike, strike one of a 'press of targets', handle and otherwise show their knowledge in the use of such weapons. State Certified experts in each weapon class shall used general guidelines in their field to certify minimum capability of cognizant use of such weapons.

All concealed carry modes and cognizant use of such for those weapons with that mode applies.

All maintenance and strip-clean equivalent (if applicable) language applies.

All historical and custom equipment language applies.

Once all requirements have been met for use, maintenance and proper handling, storage and transport, and has completed the State test for knowledge of the State Civil Military Code, the Citizen shall receive their Annual Certificate, badge or other identifying insignia, point of contacts list for the Local Militia and where to obtain the Omnibus Hunting License for the weapon type that they have received the Certificate for. Additionally, special Certificates for fighting and bringing in deadly or lethal animals during their hunting season will be given for each such animal brought in through the use of these weapons only.

Annual recertification requires the ability to demonstrate use and maintenance capabilities and a clean record with the Local Militia.

Unarmed Lethal Combat or Martial Arts

As many schools and patterns of unarmed combat are employed across the world, this category will be limited to those that teach specifically how to disable, wound, injure or kill through the use of no equipment save that of the body itself. Anything that uses weaponry outside of the body shall be considered in the Exotic Weapons category. Schools, art forms, styles and similar that teach a mixture will need to use the Exotic Weapons category if hand held or distance weapons are an integral part of the combat area. Those that are an important adjunct will require a dual certification for Unarmed and Exotic Weapons.

The State does not recognize anything beyond minimal competence and demonstration of same to State certified experts or recognized experts in that combat area.

Individuals in forms of combat unknown to the State and that have similarity to other combat styles may use a State certified expert in one of those styles for the certification of competence and ability. Wholly unknown and dissimilar combat techniques will be required that the Citizen demonstrate such before a knowledgeable board of experts so as to certify lethality and that the Citizen is competent in the use of such techniques.

All types and styles of Martial Arts schools and methodologies that go through a regularization procedure to ensure a level or standard of conduct and use of their arts shall apply to the State for official recognition of their school, art or style. Additionally they shall designate at what level, belt, class or other similar designation a student, follower, trainee, apprentice or other equivalent will be deemed to be capable of using their capabilities in a lethal manner against a non-trained, unarmed opponent. At that level the individual is to take the test for the State Civil Military Code and upon passing that the Citizen shall receive their Annual Certificate, badge or other identifying insignia, point of contacts list for the Local Militia and where to obtain the Omnibus Hunting License. Additionally, special Certificates for fighting and bringing in deadly or lethal animals during their hunting season will be given for each such animal brought in through the use of unarmed techniques only with no adjunct equipment.

Annual Certification is done by the teacher, school, system or other designated competent expert(s) of that combat area. If this cannot be done but the Citizen can show ranking and at least annual recognition of rank at a tournament or tournaments in which there is equality of level of capability being performed, then this shall satisfy the State as to the competence and capability of that Citizen.

Instruction and oversight of minors

Parental sign-off and full understanding of that a minor will be undertaking the study, maintenance and use of weapons is required by the State.

Minors must demonstrate knowledge of the State Civil Military Code via testing and acknowledge the responsibilities that they have under that code.

During times of invasion, disaster, civil disorder or other such times when the rule of law breaks down, minors are to accompany their family to shelter or safe haven. At such a point the responsibility of the minor is to oversee the safety of their family. If this is done at a larger shelter facility, then such minors will be required to help protect the entire facility. Additionally the Local Militia may use minors for work in carrying messages, checking out areas where an adult may not be able to pass or in other areas necessary for the defense of the People. Only the State Local Militia may do so and no other State or Federal authority may require this without first gaining consent of the minor's parents or guardians.

The State will hold an annual one day, mandatory attendance course on all the basics of the State Civilian Military Code, the areas it covers, the weapons types it has under it, the structure of the Local Militia and how it operates. This course will be adjusted by grade level from very simple oversight courses at first grade or equivalent to thorough examination of the law and requirements by the age of 18. By the time a student fully understands the State Civilian Military Code, they shall be given the State test and be awarded a Certificate of Cognizance by the State and be considered a full adult for uses of weapons. The only exception is to this is mental infirmity which shall be duly recorded by the State Militia.

In the case where adult parents or guardians are incapacitated, those minors that have such a Certificate of Cognizance are required to operate in defense of their families either by seeking Local Militia aid or via the use of weapons if they have received full certification for such.


And there you have it!

Not knowing about weapons will not be an excuse for *anyone*.

Owning and using weapons properly, safely and maintaining them is of prime importance to the State.

The responsibility of putting your weapon and skills to use in keeping social order in times of disaster is paramount. Additionally, as terrorism is a form of asymmetrical attack, an armed Citizenry is not only an asymmetrical defense it is also an asymmetrical counter-attack.

If gangs and lawlessness are a threat and local law enforcement, police or Federal military cannot intervene and civil order is being disrupted, armed Citizens *must* step forward to protect society after ensuring the safety of their families. The Citizenry of the United States has passed the buck to local police, state police and Federal responses and then has proceeded to underfund them, demean them and diminish them. At this point in time it is necessary for Citizens to realize that in so doing they now MUST pick up the slack.

If you want an effective and honest and capable police force you can damn well pay for it and give the officers the respect they are do for doing hard and dangerous work. The same goes for the State police and National Guards.

My fellow Citizens this buck has come damn full circle and is now on your doorstep again.

If you decide to pass it on again, do *not* expect to get better than you have gotten in the past unless you are willing to put lots of extra bucks behind that first one to get the lawful society you desire. And if you are unwilling to do that, then you should heartily endorse having well armed and cognizant and responsible fellow Citizens picking up the slack you have left behind.

This proposal, as only the States can do so, must come from YOU, not handed down like manna from heaven from the Feds. And I notice that manna is paid for with my tax dollars.

I do not see where any club or organization that teaches the use and respect of weapons and fighting would be against this proposal. They would be basically arguing for the lawless and unaccountable use of weapons, which has gotten us into gangs roaming the streets and drive-by killings. I mislike that a lot. And getting in a circle with thugs and gangsters to sing 'kumbaya' will only get you robbed, raped, beaten and probably killed.

You can either:

1. Pay for damn good law enforcement. And lots of it. Along with a strong and effective National Guard.
2. Try to get accountability and responsibility into weapons ownership in defense of civil society.
3. Pass the buck and see a rising cycle of violence, lawlessness and destruction of society.

I trust my fellow Citizens to carry arms and act responsibly with them to protect society.

Why don't YOU?