Maadi Griffin back in biz?

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RickD

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Sent from a fellow activist...
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Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 21:30:37 -0700
From: "Maadi-Griffin"
Subject: Re: open for business again?
To: "Jerod"

Jerod,
We are in business as usual as per the Judge's statement in Court, until the July 10th Hearing. At which time it will be determined just exactly at what state of completion the receiver will be and a BATF letter will accompany each kit with the receiver in that said "state of completion" (80% complete or less was the answer we got from the BATF before we went into production of the non-FFL kits, and we have 150 costomers who have actually called their local BATF office to confirm that, and we can get them to testify accordingly.) The kits will be available to deliver as soon as July 8th. Thanks, Bob
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I'm guessing that would be Bob Stewart.

We here in Arizona are planning on taking donations for one of the less expensive 50BMGs and raffle it off.

"Oh but what about the BATF? They'll put you on list!!!"

We called BATF and told them we were going to do it. We thanked them for the fund-raising opportunity. :)

Rick

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"Congress have no power to disarm the militia. Their swords, and every other terrible implement of the soldier, are the birth-right of an American." Tench Coxe 2/20/1788
 
Stewart: "A bellwether case for the Second Amendment."
By J.J. Johnson - Posted: 06.25.00

Meet America's newest hero. Robert Stewart, age 61 of Mesa Arizona was just another guy trying to make a living. But after an
arrest and a week spent in three jails, his phone has been ringing off the hook. This was still the case during his weekend interview
with Sierra Times.

Stewart was arrested last week when authorities had reason to believe he might be in possession of one or more firearms that he is
prohibited from owning due to a previous (entrapment) conviction.

"It feels great to be back with my family!" Stewart said as his phone lines were melting with congratulations from Second
Amendment supporters around the country. But to Stewart, this battle has just begun.

As first reported by Sierra Times.com, Federal Judge Lawrence Anderson granted Stewart a release on his own recognizance, and
also allowed him to continue the Maadi Griffin enterprise - what's left of it. "They have already compromised our operations," he
said, referring to the list of names, credit card records and addresses of the over 3000 people who have purchased a Maddi-Griffin
.50 cal BMG kit over the past decade. Stewart estimated that material taken from his home is valued at over $250,000.

Stewart completely agreed with the legal analysis of Nancy Johnson, in that purchasers of the Maadi-Griffin Kits could soon come under federal scrutiny since the
BATF has now stated that such kits "can be manufactured into an un-registered weapon."

"Everyone has the right to build a rifle on their own, but only one per year, and it cannot be sold or transferred." Stewart said in the interview. Over 150 customers
have called the BATF and verified this information since Stewart's arrest. The BATF suggests that builders place a serial code on such rifles.

In places like Shotgun News, and Gunlists, people sell numerous machines guns, but no receivers are included with these these weapons. "The BATF allows people
to buy these items legally. The only difference between legal and illegal is a $200 tax stamp," he said.

To date, Stewart is satisfied with his attorney, but welcomes any other legal counsel at this time to join in on what he calls, "A bellwether case for the Second
Amendment." He noted that his counsel, Thomas Haney is a former Assistant U.S Attorney who masterfully tore the government apart during cross-examination. He
praised Judge Anderson for the ruling but cited, "Even with the hundreds of faxes he received, I don't think his peers [fellow judges] will be with him on this."

Stewart said if this case can be won, "The BATF stands to lose a letter from their name." He was referring to the letter "F", which stands for firearms. "They should
focus of things like Alcohol and Tobacco, and leave the Second Amendment alone." Stewart, a strong believer in the Second Amendment believes the support he has
can launch his case to the Supreme Court. "The Good Lord has put us on this path. Hopefully, the courts can rule on this matter and avoid citizen disarmament."

Stewart compared the $200 tax on machine guns to a $200 tax on other rights. "What if they were to put a $200 tax on anyone wanting to go a church of their own,
choosing?" Many gun proponents have compared a "license to carry" with a "license for free speach." Such rights are pre-existing and the government's only duty
regarding such rights to guarantee> them, not limit, infringe or regulate them.

Back in the 1880's, West Texas legend, Judge Roy Bean assured the accused who came before his court that they would have their firearms back when they got out
of jail. Stewart says, "Something has happened between then and now. They are trying to grab more power and take the rights of the people away."

He states emphatically that the government needs to understand The Sixth Article, Second Clause which states:"This Constitution... shall be the supreme Law of the
Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby." No State Legislature, judge, federal agency, law enforcement officer, President, or anyone has the right
or the power to alter, change or interfere with the Supreme Law of the Land. Therefore, Stewart says, all gun laws, restrictions, regulations, controls, taxes, etc. are
illegal. All National Firearms Act rules and regulations are illegal. Yes, ALL Federal and State gun laws and taxes of any kind are illegally conceived and illegally
implemented. It is against the Constitution of the United States of America to enforce these illegal laws.

Robert Stewart says he will comply with the Judge's orders not to leave Maricopa County as he awaits his next court date of July 10th. On that day, the Judge will
determine the authenticity of the BATF's claim - that the Maadi-Griffin kit is or is not a firearm.

Sierra Times will stay on this story as it develops.
http://www.sierratimes.com/arjj062500.htm
 
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