No, not from me. From a source he might not be inclined to brag about.
The Washington Post reports this morning that the Islamic State’s propaganda magazine Rumiya is advising American jihadist recruits to exploit the country’s lax gun laws to arm themselves for attacks.
“The acquisition of firearms can be very simple depending on one’s geographical location,” the piece read. “In most U.S. states, anything from a single-shot shotgun all the way up to a semi-automatic AR-15 rifle can be purchased at showrooms or through online sales — by way of private dealers — with no background checks, and without requiring either an ID or a gun license.”
“With approximately 5,000 gun shows taking place annually within the United States,” it added, “the acquisition of firearms becomes a very easy matter.”
A caption under a photo of what appeared to be a gun show read: “Gun conventions represent an easier means of arming oneself for an attack.”
While this Hint from Hellwise may come as a surprise to some, advocates of sensible gun regulation have argued for years that the insane “gun show loophole” could offer opportunities for terrorists to acquire weapons for attacking Americans.
No one took it seriously. Except the terrorists.