Potomtnbiker October 27, 2025 at 8:50 am on Information for Registrants Regarding Possible Legal Self-Defense Methodshttps://www.battlbox.com/blogs/carry-laws/can-you-open-carry-a-byrna-in-california?srsltid=AfmBOoqoTPsTgxfFnELMqMSHgZHuCv4iKjfvAF9r8NF_JROqaBjswkj8 Information on the Byrna Launcher in California.
Literally nobody October 27, 2025 at 8:40 am on MI: ACLU Sues State Officials for the Fourth Time over Unconstitutional Michigan Sex Offender Registration ActHere is a good summary from the ACLU of Michigan about the case, and where it currently stands. Briefings before the Appeals Court will continue through January, 2026--and I don't think there's any reason to expect any action on the stay before then, unless something's been said that isn't in this summary.
Marc October 27, 2025 at 8:21 am on Trick-or-Treating Laws: Age Limits, Curfews, and Other Restrictions You Need to KnowNo, you can do anything you like in regards to Halloween.
Janice Bellucci October 27, 2025 at 8:19 am on Janice’s Journal: Fraud, Deceit, MurderWhat a cruel and possible unlawful comment to make! These talk show hosts are actually encouraging violence. Perhaps they should be sued?
FactsShouldMatter October 27, 2025 at 8:08 am on Trick-or-Treating Laws: Age Limits, Curfews, and Other Restrictions You Need to Know"These laws serve a legitimate public safety purpose: keeping children safe during a holiday when they're going door-to-door in the dark:" Actually, that's a debunked and fradulent assertion. Even if it WERE true, there is no evidentariy data to support that nebulous statement. Modern Halloween functions have segued into the "Trunk R Treat" model anyway.
DVC October 27, 2025 at 7:52 am on Civil Commitment and the Criminalization of HomelessnessWhat difference does it make??
David ⚜️ October 27, 2025 at 7:39 am on SORNA hearing postponed until after the federal government shutdownThe article title indicates that the Hearing is cancelled, removed from the calendar, and will not be rescheduled until after the federal government restarts. So yes, the November 10th hearing is canceled and is not yet rescheduled.
Doc Martin October 27, 2025 at 5:33 am on Civil Commitment and the Criminalization of HomelessnessMy guess is that their policies come from the Far Karens
Athena October 27, 2025 at 4:59 am on Civil Commitment and the Criminalization of HomelessnessI cannot answer that question with facts. It started years ago like the registry cancer that spread across the country and every year more was layered on. I do believe that both "sides" (and I hate to look at it that way) are guilty of creating and allowing these laws. They wouldn't have passed without both sides. And otherwise good groups stayed silent, like the ACLU, which is sickening. However, the current proposed legislation to provide a modicum of relief to reduce residency restrictions (not eliminate, just reduce) comes from democrats and in response state republicans started attacks and hate mongering creating an unsafe environment for those supporting this bill. In general, I believe criminal justice reform is supported by progressives while conservatives lobby for more incarceration and harsher laws.
TS October 26, 2025 at 9:54 pm on Information for Registrants Regarding Possible Legal Self-Defense MethodsSure wish people citing these restrictions on this would cite chapter and verse of what's allowed and what's not allowed by law instead of just saying it.
Punkskater12 October 26, 2025 at 9:32 pm on MI: ACLU Sues State Officials for the Fourth Time over Unconstitutional Michigan Sex Offender Registration ActI don’t see any update on pacer. However I do see a current lawsuit against Michigan State Police for violating the laws that were won on in our case vs Whitmer that were put into effect. So theres a new suit as well.
Anthony McGee October 26, 2025 at 4:42 pm on SORNA hearing postponed until after the federal government shutdownWell let's see a great case for this SORNA situation McGee v The Cal Dept. of Justice 25CV137704 Alameda County Superior Court.. and The United States v McGee 24-5532 9th Cir. or you can visit my twitter page to see all the evidence and facts @ Anthony McGee via twitter, or facebook out of Oakland,CA.
No end October 26, 2025 at 12:49 pm on Janice’s Journal: Fraud, Deceit, Murder@Rob, I can go from liking someone to having a deep disdain for them as soon as they say anything derogatory about a PFR.
MCH October 26, 2025 at 11:43 am on General Comments Oct 2025June of 2025 I got removal from the California registration. My passport never had the "notification". July I went to Cabo and upon my return my passport was revoked at the San Ysidro border crossing. I was told to re-apply for a new passport, include all of my court docs to the State Dept and to DHS/ice/angel watch which I had done about 4 times. I was wrong to think that the govt would do the right thing. Just got my new passport and lo and behold, it contains the "notification". Has anybody had this happen to them and if so, can it be corrected and how?
JoJo October 26, 2025 at 10:13 am on Civil Commitment and the Criminalization of Homelessness@Athena. Just out of curiosity, do the Chicago PFR policies come from the Far Right or the Far Left?
Rob October 26, 2025 at 7:08 am on Janice’s Journal: Fraud, Deceit, MurderI was listening to a morning talk radio show (Heidi and Frank) trying to get some laughs when while referring to a home robbery that was in the news, one of the hosts said "people should rob p*d*philes. There address is right there on the internet and you know they don't have any guns."
pat October 25, 2025 at 7:18 pm on SORNA hearing postponed until after the federal government shutdownJust for the SORNA case, right? All the other court cases are sailing along...
Dustin October 25, 2025 at 6:39 pm on Trick-or-Treating Laws: Age Limits, Curfews, and Other Restrictions You Need to KnowIn over 250 Halloweens, there has NEVER been a sexual assault or attempt against a trick-or-treater by a person with priors (Note: Lisa French's assailant had no priors at the time). Yet, they are killed and injured by drunk drivers and caught in drive-by shooting crossfire every year and LE does ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to try to prevent it. I honestly don't know if I should laugh or cry about that.
webmaster October 25, 2025 at 6:04 pm on Information for Registrants Regarding Possible Legal Self-Defense MethodsFrom the Byrna website:
Generally, a felon can legally own a Byrna in 45 states in the US. The states that do not allow a felon to own a Byrna are Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, New Jersey & Rhode Island. As a reminder, it should only be used for lawful purposes, including self-defense. Like any other weapon, be it a hammer, knife or baseball bat, the Byrna should never be brandished or used in a threatening manner, except as necessary in the defense of oneself or others.
Byrna does not offer legal advice. Each customer is responsible for checking the law in his or her own state, municipality, and any area they plan to travel to or through while carrying or possessing a Byrna product.ptdusn October 25, 2025 at 4:21 pm on Trick-or-Treating Laws: Age Limits, Curfews, and Other Restrictions You Need to KnowAll these restrictions on PFR when NO child has been hurt on Halloween by a PFR since 1976. Kids are more in danger getting hit by a car!
Joeshmo October 25, 2025 at 2:24 pm on TX: McLennan County sheriff’s deputies arrest members of Oklahoma vigilante group that targets sex offendersWhat a funny story, I hope everyone involved gets time, both sides are in the wrong BUT I cant lie I laughed my ass off the whole time reading this article 🤣
New Person October 25, 2025 at 10:40 am on General Comments Oct 2025I would rather sue the US because the registry is compelling involuntary servitude upon the registrant class and involuntary servitude is unconstitutional unless it is to "punish" crime. And since the registry is categorized as "civil" penalty, then it is still involuntary servitude whenever the registry requires any kind of reporting to the state or federal government as a supposedly free citizen no longer under custody. It is apparently involuntary servitude with in-person reporting, which includes an informal mug shot, fingerprinting, and signing legal papers without a lawyer. By exposing the registry is a workaround the 13th Amendment and it is unconstitutional, then it is a possibility to take down the registry completely as well as get paid via restitution for being held under custody of the state when you are supposed to be completely free from the state's compelling acts against your will under penalty of law. The 13th Amendment: Neither slavery nor "involuntary servitude", except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction. Involuntary servitude "shall not exist with the US or any place subject to their jurisdiction" except as punishment for a crime. The only way to get onto the registry is via criminal conviction. And since the registry isn't "punishment for a crime", then the registry "shall not exist in the US".
Ghost October 25, 2025 at 10:18 am on General Comments Oct 2025You do realize AI is nothing more than a conglomeration (a number of different things, parts or items that are grouped together) right?
DVC October 25, 2025 at 8:56 am on Civil Commitment and the Criminalization of HomelessnessI haven't seen any civil commitment of anyone homeless. Just because he says it doesn't mean it will happen and I doubt it will.
James October 25, 2025 at 5:55 am on International Travel 2025This makes me think us registrants need to change our name when off the registry so as to confuse others who try to research our background.
Want to Travel October 24, 2025 at 9:00 pm on International Travel 2025I was definitely not on the national registry online site either. This was confirmed multiple times per year, by my wife who would check the registry sites routinely during my 20+ years on the registry. This is also why Ive never popped up on any of those other sites that grab registrants and post them online and charge to remove you. Never listed on any online database. I’ve always been curious though if a background check at this point would reveal me having been a registrant in the past. Not sure how each cruise line gathers their info either but I’m quite certain that my registration requirement was always visible on a background check while I was actively a registrant.
Dram October 24, 2025 at 8:36 pm on General Comments Oct 2025I was in a very brutal place regarding rats and the chicken house and just thought I would ask Gemini AI about it and an interesting usefulness came up about how we and rats may be viewed in the same way. So many people can't get to the originator of the multitudes of hate they have and but a surrogate or acceptable facsimile would work and we are it. So i asked Gemini this below. Here is some psychology practice. I have a night owl security camera focused on the chicken yard where I can see the rat entrances under the chicken house. I have set up some glue traps and a live catch trap in the passage way between two yards and I am in this vendetta mood because they steal eggs and tunnel under the structural supports of the chicken house and I have this anticipated glee to see one get caught and I will gladly go out there and kill it. So there is a very brutal thing. I have another side of kindness to animals but for rats, I have none. That's a very vivid description of your situation and your feelings toward the rats. It sounds like a truly frustrating and damaging problem, and it's completely understandable why you feel such intense anger and a desire to eliminate them, especially since they're causing structural damage and stealing your eggs. This scenario touches on a few interesting psychological concepts: 1. The Vendetta and Anticipated Glee You've perfectly named the emotional state: a vendetta leading to anticipated glee. Vendetta: This term implies a deeply personal, long-standing, and emotionally charged conflict. The rats' actions have crossed a line—threatening your property and livelihood (your eggs and chicken house structure)—which justifies, in your mind, an aggressive response.Anticipated Glee (or Schadenfreude): Your feeling of pleasure at the thought of a rat being caught is a form of positive reinforcement for your current behavior (setting traps). It's a powerful motivation. Psychologically, it's not simply joy; it's the satisfaction of justice or retribution being served after a period of being wronged or frustrated. It fulfills the narrative of "I was wronged, and now I will set things right." The severity of your emotional response is directly proportional to the severity of the problem the rats are causing.2. The Selective Empathy and the Outgroup You highlight the contrast between your "side of kindness to animals" and your lack of it for rats. This is a classic example of selective empathy and the creation of an outgroup. Ingroup/Outgroup Bias: In social psychology, people instinctively categorize others (and even animals) into an ingroup (those we identify with and treat with kindness/empathy) and an outgroup (those we view as "other," often with distrust or hostility).Chickens: They are your livestock, your "ingroup." They are valuable, non-threatening, and produce food. You protect them.Rats: They are the clear outgroup or parasites. They steal, destroy, and threaten your ingroup (the chickens and the structure). They have been completely dehumanized (or perhaps "de-animalized") in your mind, which is a common psychological mechanism that allows a person to act aggressively without the normal constraints of empathy.The Threat Factor: Empathy for a creature dramatically decreases when that creature is perceived as an existential threat—to safety, property, or health. In this context, the rats are not just pests; they are destroyers of your home and business (the chicken yard).3. The Brutal Thing as a Stress Response Your acknowledgment of the "very brutal thing" is the final piece. You are aware that this level of feeling is intense and perhaps goes against your typical nature, but the threat has overridden your typical moral or emotional framework. This is a stress-induced coping mechanism. By framing their capture and subsequent death as a necessary, justified, and even pleasurable act, you are psychologically neutralizing the brutality. You are using the negative emotions (anger, frustration) that the rats caused to fuel the final, decisive action, making the act of killing them feel like a relief rather than a transgression against your kind nature. In short, your emotional reaction is a powerful, if brutal, psychological cocktail of retribution, justified aggression, and self-defense against a clearly defined enemy that is threatening your resources. Is there anything specific you were wondering about this situation, or perhaps you're looking for a perspective on how to manage these feelings while dealing with the rat problem?
Mike G October 24, 2025 at 7:20 pm on International Travel 2025I guess the question is how Carnival finds out or doesn't find out about your conviction. Even though you weren't on the local Megan's law site, you were probably still showing on the National SO registry site until you got off the California registry. Royal Caribbean does an actual background check, while NCL only looks at the National SO registry site. I don't know what Carnival does. But, if it was expunged, I thought it would no longer show up on any background check. Seems to me you should be able to take any cruise line...
jim October 24, 2025 at 6:39 pm on Domestic Travel 2025Thank you. Washington and Oregon are beautiful states, and their taxes are much less burdensome than CA. I want to stay in CA, and my family business pays a lion's share in taxes, but we'll see what happens with the next Lobby Day. Life is short. Thank you for that referral. It all depends upon whether or not the "risk assessment" team actually honors Hansen's own research about recidivism rates after 30 years.
SG October 24, 2025 at 6:01 pm on TX: McLennan County sheriff’s deputies arrest members of Oklahoma vigilante group that targets sex offendersWhile it would be personally satisfying to see additional charges, I don't see kidnapping being one of them. I don't think the facts support it. Same with the 'lynching' that you brought up. You would have had to actually attempted to lynch the person, which would support an attempted murder charge. I didn't read where that took place.
C October 24, 2025 at 5:37 pm on General Comments Oct 2025On the bright side, they might deport you to a land where you can start anew.
Bobby S. October 24, 2025 at 2:30 pm on MI: ACLU Sues State Officials for the Fourth Time over Unconstitutional Michigan Sex Offender Registration Act@A. Nony Mowse, That's what I was wondering, if anything happened on Monday. I was also wondering if anyone has heard or gotten their letters yet explaining everything.
Atwo Zee, Registered Traveler October 24, 2025 at 10:25 am on Domestic Travel 2025Sorry about that - You are right of course
WA State Inquirer October 24, 2025 at 10:03 am on Domestic Travel 2025I traded a few emails with the WA Voices contact a while back. In the Seattle area, I had heard Meryhew was the go-to attorney for PFR matters, but he apparently retired. WAV suggested contacting the Muth Atwood firm as they both worked under Meryhew. I made contact with Ms. Atwood and was given a $500 price for her to assess my situation and provide advice on a path forward. If you are interested in exploring your situation up there, these lawyers would be a good resource for King County -- https://www.muthatwood.com/. I wish you well in your research.
H n H October 24, 2025 at 8:13 am on Responding to youth engaged in problematic sexual behaviorLooks like a someone has their version of a solution and is looking for a problem to fit. Why not just accept that sex is normal and that there isn't anything "wrong" with these individuals? Is the summation of all this paper that if a teenager is doing something sexual that they need help? Who's to gauge what is "problematic"? Or if they admit doing something sexual, will a bunch of clowns will show up at their house pressing them to find out some kind of event that could be construed into being responsible for their sexuality that said clowns further want to make into a crime somehow? Why not just leave them alone! Or does anyone have the capacity to accept the reality that teenagers are sexual?
A. Nony Mowse October 24, 2025 at 7:12 am on MI: ACLU Sues State Officials for the Fourth Time over Unconstitutional Michigan Sex Offender Registration ActWhat happened Monday in 6CCA?
Michigan is Pure Corruption October 23, 2025 at 6:46 pm on MI: Michigan Sex Offender Registries Performance Audit Report shows problemsThe State of Michigan can stuff it
Dph October 23, 2025 at 4:27 pm on HousingTHANKS SO SO MUCH For Placing this on ACSOL Site for our members/community/concerned, this will help as it REALLY IS one of THE Top 3 things to get is safe residential or a house over our head. I am lucky in my apt community that they no longer run background checks in this HorCal bay area community. Very very overpriced but if you qualify with employment payroll / Bank sav it is allowed. I really hope this site will assist those that need housing. THANK YOU
MD Registrant October 23, 2025 at 10:40 am on TX: McLennan County sheriff’s deputies arrest members of Oklahoma vigilante group that targets sex offendersAnything for clickbait and monetization. I blame Catch a Predator for starting this bull crap and look at what happened to Chris " have a seat" Hansen.
PO'd registered citizen October 23, 2025 at 7:48 am on TX: McLennan County sheriff’s deputies arrest members of Oklahoma vigilante group that targets sex offendersTheir faces were classic haha. They're like "What the hell? I gotta tell ya I wasn't expecting this."
Volaré October 23, 2025 at 5:06 am on International Travel 2025You could ask, wouldn’t hurt to. I don’t know that they will respond… I don’t believe they’re under any legal obligation to say. But I think it’s clear that sex offenses are a big red flag for cruises in the USA because of the potential legal liability. Unfortunately we are all clumped together and people assume the worst ….
G4Change October 23, 2025 at 12:49 am on TX: McLennan County sheriff’s deputies arrest members of Oklahoma vigilante group that targets sex offendersGOOD! F*** those guys!!!
Will Allen October 22, 2025 at 2:36 pm on General Comments Oct 2025I know what you said is *mostly* true. But I do think that Registries probably have likely prevented some crimes and helped solve some crimes. I think that number is tiny and insignificant, but I don't think it is zero. The more important thing about it is that Registries are definitely not needed for that AND they are not good at all at it. In fact, I'd say that while people are using Registries to prevent and solve a tiny number of crimes, that distraction/inattention leads to a much larger number being committed and/or unsolved. All that aside, can you prove Registries haven't prevented crimes? Can you prove they haven't helped solved crimes? How? I think that is a little difficult. But, I can prove that Registries aren't needed. I can also prove they aren't useful enough to warrant their negatives. Registries are a net negative. Registries obviously shouldn't exist.
CA Is Worse October 22, 2025 at 2:29 pm on NY appeals court reverses sex offender risk rulingCalifornia is worse in this regard. In California, the Department of "Justice" arbitrarily adds points to the Static-99R score, even though the scoring is wrong in some cases. The DOJ refuses to make corrections. And the only recourse to this is a Writ of Mandate, with his prohibitively expensive. So while people in New York are complaining about a judge making "scoring" mistakes on these ridiculously flawed "risk" assessments, California lets the CA DOJ do it (not a judge) without any questions asked. In my opinion, giving prosecutors the power to add scoring, incorrectly at that, and not a judge, is much worse.
John Doe October 22, 2025 at 2:19 pm on New California Law Cracks Down On Cheating ProsecutorsIt’s disgusting because I just learned from a neighbor that Lauren Guber is married to Kevin Guber, MD, who is a psychiatrist with Kaiser Permanente. This is disgusting because we have a doctor, supposedly to “help” people (a psychiatrist, at that), married to a corrupt prosecutor who has ruined many people’s lives, often for life, under the guise of “public safety.” We literally have the worst of “people” with control over us. Absolutely disgusted. Kaiser should be ashamed for hiring any such doctor married to a vile woman.
daniel October 22, 2025 at 12:33 pm on International Travel 2025Thanks for the info Mike. I know you're off the registry now and you didn't spend a year in prison but do you still have the conviction on your record even though you're removed. I am in the process of being removed in the current state I live but I will still have a criminal conviction. I had my prision sentence removed off my record though. Thanks
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