Fred J. Drumheller
Retired Screen Name
BOSTON, April 20--National guard units attemting to confiscate a cache of recently banned military-style assault weapons and ammunition were ambushed on April 19th by elements of a para-military extremist faction. Guard and law enforcement agents estimated that they lost 72 killed and more than 20 woundeds before their forces were forced to withdraw.
Speaking after the clash, massachusetts Governor, Thoms Gage, declared that the para-military extremist faction was made up of local citizens who have links with the right wing anti-tax movement. Gage blamed the extremists with recent incidents of vandalism directed against internal revenue offices.
The Governor, who described the groups leaders as "criminals,"issued an executive order authouizing the summary arrest of anyone who attempted to resist the efforts to enforce the recent gun ban.
The government raid on the para-military extremist arsenal followed a widespread refusal by Massachusetts citizens to turn in recently outlawed military-style assault weapons. Gage issued the ban on military-style assault weapons and ammunition earlier this month. The decision followed a meeting in early April between the Governor and military authorities which recommended the forcible confiscation of these illegal guns. One government official, speaking on condition of anonymity, pointed out that "None of these guns can be used for any legitimate sporting purpose."
The government forces initially succeeded in confiscating a large supply of outlawed guns and ammunition. However, the agents attempting to seize arms and ammunition, in Lexington, met with unexpected resistance from heavily armed para-military extremists who had been tipped off about the impending government raid.
During a tense standoff in Lexington's town park, National Guard Colonel Francis Smith, commanding the operation, ordered the armend band of citizens to surrender their arms, and return to their homes. The impass was broken by s single shot, reportedly fired by one of the para-military extremists. Eight civilians were killed in the ensuing exchange.
Ironically, the local citizens blamed the government, rather than the extremists for the civilian deaths. Before order was restored, armed extremists from the surrounding communities descended upon the guard units. Col. Smith, finding his forces outmatched, ordered a retreat.
Governor Gage has called upon all law abiding citizens to support the joint state/national task force in its efforts to restore order and enforce the gun ban. The Governor demanded the immediate surrender of those responsible for planning and leading the attack on government law enforcement personnel. Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Paul Revere, who the Governor names as "ring-leaders" in right wing anti-tax movement, and members of the paramilitary extremist group, remain at large.
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Fred J. Drumheller
NRA Life
NRA Golden Eagle
Speaking after the clash, massachusetts Governor, Thoms Gage, declared that the para-military extremist faction was made up of local citizens who have links with the right wing anti-tax movement. Gage blamed the extremists with recent incidents of vandalism directed against internal revenue offices.
The Governor, who described the groups leaders as "criminals,"issued an executive order authouizing the summary arrest of anyone who attempted to resist the efforts to enforce the recent gun ban.
The government raid on the para-military extremist arsenal followed a widespread refusal by Massachusetts citizens to turn in recently outlawed military-style assault weapons. Gage issued the ban on military-style assault weapons and ammunition earlier this month. The decision followed a meeting in early April between the Governor and military authorities which recommended the forcible confiscation of these illegal guns. One government official, speaking on condition of anonymity, pointed out that "None of these guns can be used for any legitimate sporting purpose."
The government forces initially succeeded in confiscating a large supply of outlawed guns and ammunition. However, the agents attempting to seize arms and ammunition, in Lexington, met with unexpected resistance from heavily armed para-military extremists who had been tipped off about the impending government raid.
During a tense standoff in Lexington's town park, National Guard Colonel Francis Smith, commanding the operation, ordered the armend band of citizens to surrender their arms, and return to their homes. The impass was broken by s single shot, reportedly fired by one of the para-military extremists. Eight civilians were killed in the ensuing exchange.
Ironically, the local citizens blamed the government, rather than the extremists for the civilian deaths. Before order was restored, armed extremists from the surrounding communities descended upon the guard units. Col. Smith, finding his forces outmatched, ordered a retreat.
Governor Gage has called upon all law abiding citizens to support the joint state/national task force in its efforts to restore order and enforce the gun ban. The Governor demanded the immediate surrender of those responsible for planning and leading the attack on government law enforcement personnel. Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Paul Revere, who the Governor names as "ring-leaders" in right wing anti-tax movement, and members of the paramilitary extremist group, remain at large.
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Fred J. Drumheller
NRA Life
NRA Golden Eagle
