I doubt anyone inside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden, which is located near the University of Texas—Austin campus, knew they would become part of the war on terror, Sunday night. Senegalese immigrant-turned Islamic terrorist Ndiaga Diagne changed all of that.
Diagne, 53, wore a “Property of Allah” sweatshirt and had a copy of the Koran inside his vehicle, when he started killing innocent Americans.
Austin Police officers confronted him less than a minute after he fired his first round. Still, he was able to kill two innocent Americans and wound too many more before he was shot and killed by officers.
It’s unlikely any of the victims were armed. Texas state law prohibits patrons from carrying a handgun if a bar obtains more than 51% of its income from on-premises alcohol sales. It’s called the “51% rule,” and it’s probably the very reason Diagne chose to attack patrons inside a bar.
The law may have worked fine during peacetime, but now during a war against Iran—the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world? Should any state law that disarms the public still be followed or even allowed?
The FBI wouldn’t say exactly why Diagne started shooting, even though nearly every American already knew the answer.
“Obviously it’s still way too early in the process to determine the exact motivation, but there were indicators on the subject and in his vehicle that indicate a potential nexus to terrorism,” FBI Special Agent in Charge Alex Doran told the media.
A nexus to terrorism?
Sure.
At a press conference Monday morning, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was asked about Diagne’s killings. He, too, didn’t say much in his response.
“It doesn’t change the operation at all,” Hegseth said during a press conference. “I know authorities are investigating.”
Secretary Hegseth was technically correct. Diagne’s murders will not affect any ongoing Department of War operations. However, those of us living within the continental United States have more than a few valid reasons to be concerned, especially after Joe Biden allowed thousands of hardcore terrorists to make America their new home.
The big question is whether Diagne was just a lone wolf or the first of many terrorist attackers. This, friends, is something our elected officials will likely not answer, at least not yet.
Therefore, until we know exactly what is coming, I believe it’s time to prepare for the worst. Many of us living in red states have already done so, but those in blue states have some major decisions to make.
These are not minor decisions, either. They could save your life and your family’s lives or lead to criminal charges, if you’re ever caught with a real gun or a real mag.
Fortunately, there is a third option, which is 100% legal: Move.
Vacate the blue states and move somewhere that allows you to prepare for the Diagnes and his loathsome ilk. Get somewhere that doesn’t penalize law-abiding Americans for having magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. Live where you can own ARs and AKs, so you have at least a chance against any terrorist stupid enough to attempt an American jihad.
Bottom line: Live where you can defend yourself and your family extremely well, with modern arms that haven’t been downgraded by asinine state laws.
Diagne’s massacre should be a wake-up call for every blue state politician, who made it difficult for their residents to defend themselves, while making it easier for the terrorists to conduct their sick operations.
I literally pray that Diagne’s murders were an isolated event, something that will not be repeated by the thousands of other terrorists Biden allowed to enter this country. However, I’ve never been one to take chances, especially when the stakes are so high.
Best of luck in your decision-making, friends.
This story is presented by the Second Amendment Foundation’s Investigative Journalism Project and wouldn’t be possible without you. Please click here to make a tax-deductible donation to support more pro-gun stories like this.
Texas’ District 23 Pits RINO Against Popular Gun Rights Champion
About Lee Williams
Lee Williams, who is also known as “The Gun Writer,” is the chief editor of the Second Amendment Foundation’s Investigative Journalism Project. Until recently, he was also an editor for a daily newspaper in Florida. Before becoming an editor, Lee was an investigative reporter at newspapers in three states and a U.S. Territory. Before becoming a journalist, he worked as a police officer. Before becoming a cop, Lee served in the Army. He’s earned more than a dozen national journalism awards as a reporter, and three medals of valor as a cop. Lee is an avid tactical shooter.
The number of individuals in blue states that truly understand what you’re saying is VASTLY outweighed by those with their head in the sand. Yes, red states are “ready”, but there are too many blue cities in red states. Austin, TX comes to mind.
Bottom line, carry everywhere. Period. Cops show up to write the report of what happened after the bodies are cooling off.
no one will know you are caring until you shoot back , better judged by 12 than carried by six
BAN islamic immigration.
REMOVE ALL non citizen moslems immediately!!!!!
NOT compatible with the constitution, NOT compatible with freedom, NOT deferential to American traditions and way of life.
FUK islam, FUK allah in extreme!!!!
Lee, I rarely disagree with you but urging folks to depart their Democrat controlled States may do little more than turn Red States Purple or even Blue. Isn’t that what’s happening in Montana, Texas, Florida and maybe even Idaho? Look at what has happened to Colorado. Sure, it can affect the number of House seats but those elected may be Democrats or RINOs. I’m no great fan of do nothing Republicans but Democrats are like a plague of locusts; devastate an area and then move on to the the next and destroy it too.
Trees are known by their fruit. If someone thinks, talks, dresses and acts like a terrorist he is a terrorist. This is true whether the government labels him as such or not. Terrorists and other evil doing people love to use gun free zones. In this case a bar with a bunch of half boozed up young people with very little on their minds except the opposite sex. Gun free translates into target rich with no means of defense. The idea behind terrorism is to change your lifestyle, to make you live in fear, to stop you from going out… Read more »
I hope there’s a movement now in Texas to abolish that foolish and disastrous “51% rule”. Treat bars like any other private business: Let them post their “we don’t want gun owners’ business” signs, and trespass anyone who doesn’t leave when asked.
For the near term, or at least till we see what some of the response(s) will be, ask yourself where you would go to run up a body count and then STAY THE F*CK OUT OF THOSE PLACES! Remember Putin figured to knock off Ukraine in two weeks tops. As he and DJT have hopefully figured out by now, it’s a hell of a lot easier to start a war than to stop one. DJT’s estimate of how long this one will go on is no more than a WAG. Remember when he was going to bring Putin to heel… Read more »
If I’m not mistaken 51% rule bans patrons from carrying. However there is an allowance for owners to authorize staff to carry. Hiring armed guards would cost too much for most bars to survive – but allowing entire staff to be armed would be a good first step.
Anyone else ever know any cocktail waitresses? Those I’ve know were cute as can be and tough as nails. My money is on them successfully extracting micro pistol from deep concealment and laying out the terrorists. Just be sure cops know staff is armed to reduce risks.
Another Gun Free Zone that a bad guy with a gun took advantage of. Austin is a blue island in a sea of red.