Lawyer Stephan Stamboulieh on X (previously Twitter) launched extra paperwork from the FBI’s image information. This checklist appears to be an up to date checklist of these beforehand launched to the general public. On the similar time AmmoLand Information acquired the identical print outs.
The brand new phrases added on this version are “molon labe,” “prepping,” and “Second Modification(2A).” The FBI says these phrases could be indicators of violent militia extremism. The doc additionally says militia violent extremists (MVEs) would possibly regard “crimson flag” legal guidelines, aka excessive danger safety orders (ERPOs,) as unconstitutional, nevertheless it isn’t simply MVEs that assume that. Many authorized consultants and civil libertarians brazenly oppose ERPOs for the shortage of due course of. A number of lawsuits have been filed difficult such legal guidelines, and members of Congress have spoken out towards “crimson flag” legal guidelines.
“What’s this,” Stamboulieh tweeted on X. “New FBI’ Symbols Information.’ Suspicious phrases embody ‘Molon Labe,’ ‘prepping,’ and the scariest one, ‘Second Modification.’”
What’s this? New FBI “Symbols Information.” Suspicious phrases embody “Molon Labe,” “prepping,” and the scariest one, “Second Modification.” pic.twitter.com/3IZX4xoJJZ
— Stephen (@Stambo2A) August 26, 2024
The remainder of the doc is just like the earlier paperwork lined by AmmoLand Information, together with the time period “oath breaker.” Oath breaker references somebody who took an oath to defend the Structure however has ignored their oath to implement unconstitutional legal guidelines. In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Courtroom dominated that unconstitutional legal guidelines are void. Some folks imagine it’s the obligation of somebody who swore an oath to guard the rights of the residents has an obligation to not implement such legal guidelines.
One other image of “concern” to the FBI is anybody posting the meme of the “Killdozer.” The “Killdozer” meme has gained reputation over time after a Colorado man named Marvin Heemeyer up-armored a bulldozer. Mr. Heemeyer believed that the town of Graby conspired towards him. He would demolish a number of buildings within the metropolis earlier than taking his personal life after the bulldozer obtained caught. He would kill himself with a gunshot to the top. Flags and shirts are offered mirroring the Gadsden flag, however as an alternative of getting a rattlesnake with the phrases “Don’t Tread on Me” beneath, the flag has the “Killdozer” and the phrases “Tread on Them.” Though most take it as a joke, the FBI takes it critically.
Patriot Political Prisoners (P3) is one other time period talked about within the doc. Many take into account these arrested for the January 6, 2022, Capitol riots to be political prisoners, believing they’ve been held too lengthy with out the speedy trial promised by our Structure. The FBI appears to assume anybody who has considerations concerning the holding of the suspects is perhaps a violent militant extremist.
In response to the FBI, anybody who practices preparedness and is a “prepper” is perhaps an MVE—utilizing phrases similar to bug out would possibly put you on the FBI’s radar. Many individuals have bug out plans for the surprising, similar to a pure catastrophe. Additionally, utilizing Sh*t Hits the Fan (SHFT) would possibly result in scrutiny from the FBI. The time period has been round for many years, however now the FBI considers it a attainable signal of an MVE.
The FBI is scared that the time period “Come and Take It” is perhaps an indication of a willingness to withstand gun management violently, although it has been used all through the centuries from the traditional Greeks to the Alamo. Many gun rights organizations have additionally used the phrase to indicate their willingness to battle again towards unconstitutional gun management by means of the court docket system.
The up to date checklist reveals that the FBI continues to be concentrating on right-leaning people as targets for surveillance.
About John Crump
Mr. Crump is an NRA teacher and a constitutional activist. John has written about firearms, interviewed folks from all walks of life, and on the Structure. John lives in Northern Virginia together with his spouse and sons, observe him on X at @crumpyss, or at www.crumpy.com.
