 | Newslinks for Wednesday, July 23
Firearms, Freedom and General Interest • Thousands of Gun Owners Stand and Say "I’m Larry Pratt"
• Class action suit settlement a setback for Philly anti-gun efforts
• Ben Carson on 2nd Amendment: People Can 'Protect Themselves From an Overly Aggressive Gov't’ (video available)
• Team Weatherby Members, Weatherby Rifles Play Key Roles in NRA All Access TV (video available)
Industry News • Adams Arms Drops Prices on Piston Rifles
• Gun Maker Beretta Shutters Maryland Factory After Strict New Gun Law
• Maryland gun law concerns pushing Beretta to Tennessee
Pending Litigation • Lawyers spar over Maryland assault weapon ban in federal court
• Md. gun law debated in federal court
• PA: Philadelphia Pays $1.4m for Releasing LTC App Info
Praxis • FN Shooter Dave Sevigny: Your Front Sight Isn’t Everything (video available)
• Gear Review: CRT LoPro IWB Holster
• Self-Defense Tip: Check Your Luggage CAREFULLY Before Flying
• Shooting S&W’s Bodyguard Guns With Crimson Trace Lasers
• FPSRussia gets his .500 S&W Magnum on, yeah (video story)
News and Views from the Antis • Maryland Gun Control Advocates Declare Victory
• Rolling Stone’s Seven Steps to Winning the War Against Five Or So Guns
• PA: Guns don’t belong in workplace
Politicians and Legislation • D.C. Lawmaker Challenges Ky. Congressman Thomas Massie to End Gun Prohibition on Capitol Hill
• Obama Is Trying To Get Rid Of Your Guns
• The ‘gun-toting’ governor versus the glad-handing president
• DC: D.C. residents should control gun laws in the District (second letter)
• IL: Niles Leaders Approve Controversial Gun Shop, Range
• MA: Common Sense Solutions to Gun Violence
• MA: Law enforcement officials, gun control advocates rail against changes to gun reform bill
• MA: Massachusetts Gun Owners Call Your State Rep Today – Support S.2284
• MI: Cindy Gamrat is the only true conservative running for Michigan's 80th District
• MO: We consider ballot issues
• TN: NRA Endorses Chuck Fleischmann
• TN: Patsy Hazlewood Supports 2nd Amendment Rights (first letter)
The "Authorities" • CT: Trooper pleads guilty to stealing from crash victim
• NJ: Justice Department calls for federal monitor of Newark Police Department
• SC: Solicitor: Former police chief pleads guilty to misconduct
• TN: Nolensville Police Officer Arrested Over Explicit Photos of Minor
• TX: Ex-El Paso police officer charged with tax fraud
From the States • CA: Second Amendment is here to stay
• MT: Billings, Montana PD Gun Auction (Your FFL Need Apply)
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Comments and Commentary • Rolling Stone ‘gun lover’ shows curious interpretation of Second Amendment
• Fast and Furious Explained. Again. Still.
• Cell phone study explains why gun control laws fail
• Vets Are Not Damaged Goods, Why Do Anti-Gun Groups Treat Them Like Trash
• Pratt's position on 2nd Amd and politicians' fear is only morally defensible one
• League of Women Voters ‘targeted?’ CCRKBA says ‘put up reward’
• Thankful for the Second Amendment
• AZ: If a right isn't absolute, then it is not a real right
• Diversity for Thee, but Not for Me
Editor's Choice • AR-15 Birthday Cake for Celebration with 1,300 Connecticut Patriots
• Commentators Ep. 78: “Everyone Gets a Gun” With Billy Johnson (video story)
• In the Gun Debate, Mental Illness Doesn't Predict Dangerousness
Court Cases and News • Appeals Court Denies Rehearing On California Bay Area Ammunition Ban
Praxis • Gun Review: MGI Hydra MARCK-15
• ShootingTheBull410 .380 Ammo Quest, The Sequel: Lehigh Defense Xtreme Penetrator (video story)
So How's That Strict Gun Control Workin' For Ya? • Question of the Day: What Should Chicago Do to Reduce “Gun Violence”?
• IL: Enforcement is the solution to gun violence
• IL: Life is cheap in parts of Chicago
Shrieking Hysteria From the Antis • AL: No guns at polls, period
• MO: Armed shopper causes concern at south KC Walmart store (video available)
Politicians and Legislation • AZ: Ted Nugent Endorses Dark Horse GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Frank Riggs
• CA: A Gov. Brown Signs Bill Against Single Shot Handguns
• CA: California tightens handgun restrictions; bans some models
• CT: Money, Gun Advocates Greet Christie at Foley Fund-Raisers in Connecticut
• MA: Gun bill change worries police
• MA: Statehouse Roundup: Anything but child's play
• MO: Missourians will vote on whether right to keep and bear arms is 'unalieanable'
The "Authorities" • FL: Florida Town Stunned By News Of Police KKK Ties
• FL: Homicide detective accused of having sex with minor in cop car
• IL: Former Richmond, Hebron police officer charged with misconduct
• OH: Clark County Sheriff's Deputy Indicted
• SC: Gaffney police officer suspended, accused of firing gun inside home
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| | 13 Year Old Armed With Ruger 10/22 Saves His Mother From Trespasser Thought to be on Drugs (TX)
OpSD --"Luckily, my 13 year old grabbed his Ruger 10/22. He did not have to fire. The [sight of the] gun stopped the man in his tracks and he turned and ran. During all of this my 15 year old daughter had called 911. The cops didn’t show until almost 8 minutes AFTER the man took off."
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| Police: 70-year-old man threatens neighbors with gun, man shoots him (UT)
OpSD --"Officials said one of the guests felt threatened and shot Aizenberg when the man continued to approach them with a gun pointed at the group."
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| Sarasota teen drives would-be burglar away with warning shot (FL)
OpSD --"The victim reported seeing the suspect trying to get in a back door and fired a warning shot into a door inside the house. No one was injured."
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| Newslinks for Monday, July 21
Firearms, Freedom and General Interest • Donkey suicide bomb provides apt analogy for 2014 elections
• How a calamitous century helped win us our rights
• Women Gun Owners Are the New OWFGs
• First and Second Amendment Win in Arlington, Texas
• A Well Regulated Militia…
• What Is Gun Violence?
• Self-Defense Tip: Everyone Gets Firsts Before Anyone Gets Seconds. Maybe. (video story)
• North Carolina State Highway Patrol Buy SIG SAUER P226 in .357SIG
Self-Defense News and Views • FL: Sarasota teen drives would-be burglar away with warning shot
• TX: 13 Year Old Armed With Ruger 10/22 Saves His Mother From Trespasser Thought to be on Drugs
• UT: Police: 70-year-old man threatens neighbors with gun, man shoots him (video available)
• What’s worse, having a gun and not needing it, or needing it and not having it?
From the Enemy Camp • America's Wild-West Gun Laws Are Helping Fuel the Border Crisis
• Bloomberg Group Releases “Report” on Mass Shootings
• Gun safety a public health issue
• Guns kill more people in 14 states than cars do, new report says
Politicians and Legislation • Marino's press aide gun dustup 'terrible mistake'
• CA: California tightens handgun restrictions
• DC: An amendment D.C. gun owners need
• DC: D.C.’s gun laws are in the cross hairs again
• MA: Refining a gun bill
• MA: Westford pro-gun group turns to its newest challenge: DeLeo bill
• NJ: Christie was right to veto the gun bill
The "Authorities" • CA: LAPD officer accused of using baton to hit man who was on his knees
• OR: Oregon coast officer arrested in connection to sale of guns
• SC: Report: Charleston Co. detective fired after sleeping with murder suspect's mother
• TX: Former Sheriff Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
From the States • "Hard-working Single Mom" Arrested for Admitting to Owning Handgun
• IL: Illinois Police Announce Rule Changes for Concealed Carry
• PA: NRA youth shooting championship returns to Mansfield
• TN: Tennessee Restaurant Sees Business Surge After Posting Pro-Carry Sign
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Latest Armed Self-defense News Stories: • 13 Year Old Armed With Ruger 10/22 Saves His Mother From Trespasser Thought to be on Drugs (TX)
• Police: 70-year-old man threatens neighbors with gun, man shoots him (UT)
• Sarasota teen drives would-be burglar away with warning shot (FL)
• Sheriff: Suspects beat man with bat, but call cops when he fires gun (OR)
• Defensive Gun Use of the Day: Why I Carry In Hotels Edition (TX)
• Jackson Resident Shoots Intruders During Home Invasion (MS)
• Security guard foils would-be armed robber (GA)
• Nude homeowner scares off burglar, burglar apologizes (TX)
• Man who fired fatal shot in love-triangle fight will not be charged (TX)
• Prosecutors: No charges in shooting death of Richmond man (VA)
• 18 Year Old Shoots, Kills His Mom’s Ex-Boyfriend When He Attacked Her, Saving Her (TN)
• 'Four guys came in the back door with guns, I was able to get my gun first' (MO)
• Veteran with concealed carry permit shoots back at Chicago gunman (IL)
• Family of 16 Year Old Armed Robber Killed by Store Owner During Robbery Attempt Speaks Out (OH)
• Father shoots daughter's stalker after being stabbed (CA)
• Sheriff: Knife-wielding burglar no match for homeowner, his shotgun (WA)
• Armed Citizen Shoots and Kills Robber Who Assaulted 60 Year Old Neighbor (PA)
• Thug gets gun from car, concealed carrier gets gun from holster; CCW wins (WA)
• Would-be robber wearing Batman mask flees when woman says husband has loaded shotgun (MI)
• 'It was like a war zone' - Dispensary robbers stopped by armed employee (CA)
• Hair salon owner hears intruders, grabs a phone and a gun (OH)
• Naked man enters home, poops on floor, gets held at gunpoint (ID)
• Quick Acting Female Store Clerk Shoots and Kills Armed Robber With One Shot (PA)
• Homeowner shoots, kills intruder (CA)
• 'I exercised the threat of deadly force because I was required to', says concealed carrier (WA)
• Robber Bets Victim Doesn't Have Gun, Victim Shoots Him (MS)
• Man shoots mom’s boyfriend to save her life (TN)
• Step-father shoots step-son in self defense after denying loan (TX)
• Store Opposes Self-Defense, Suspends Armed Store Clerk (VT)
• It's not Grand Theft Auto V, kid. Criminal shot while being a criminal (GA)
• Vietnam Vet Suspended From His Job After Using Firearm to Defend Himself From Armed Robber (VT)
• Man calls for help during home invasion, gets voicemail (FL)
• Store owner holds burglar at gunpoint with .22 caliber handgun (MN)
• Who says it never happens? Concealed carrier stops Craigslist robbery at Stroud Mall (PA)
• Man says he shot son in self-defense (SC)
• Intruder shot in neck after attempted robbery in Union Township (OH)
• Shooting death ruled justified homicide (IN)
• Man fatally shot after break-in at northern Indiana home; homeowner claims self-defense (IN)
• Partygoer shot when he returns to wrong Las Vegas house (NV)
• Bakersfield store owner fires warning shots (CA)
• Two men seriously injured after attempted robbery (IA)
• Home invasion suspect shot, flees, crashes into home (FL)
• Homeowner in boxers and bathrobe holds thief at gunpoint (FL)
• Would-be robber shot at donut shop (NV)
• African Store owner opens fire on robbers (FL)
• Inkster homeowner exchanges fire, kills intruder (MI)
• Stabbing suspect released, no charges filed (CA)
• Detroit Thugs Shoot Grandma Three Times – Seconds Later, They Learn Why Her Nickname Is Now ‘Rambo’ (MI)
• Armed Homeowner Faces Intruder Who Bit His Ear (GA)
• Defensive Gun Use of the Day: Responding Cops Don’t Shoot Two Concealed Carriers Who Shot the Bad Guy Edition (AR)
• Man kills home invasion suspect in St. Clair County (IL)
• AR-15 for home defense?!? You don't say! (NC)
• Woman Opens Fire on Attempted Intruder After Her Boyfriend Was Shot in the Hand (AL)
• Self-Defense Tip: Answer the Door (AZ)
• Defensive Gun Use of the Day: Worst Possible Tragedy Edition. Well, Almost (VT)
• Defensive Gun Use of the Day: Atlanta Carjacking Target Adapts, Improvises, Survives (GA)
• Monterey County Students threatening to bring weapons to school at alarming rate, crisis team says (CA)
• Man uses machete to fend off attacker (FL)
• Craigslist Deal Results in Carjacking, Victim Pulls Gun (IN)
• Homeowner Shoots Man Who Kicked in Door to Get to Ex-Wife Minutes After Police Warning (AL)
• Drunken man shot by homeowner after trying to enter the wrong house (CA)
• Defensive Gun Use of the Day: Another Day, Another DGU Edition (WA)
• Elderly Resident Shoots and Kills Two Young Home Invaders in California (CA)
• While on Phone With 911, 50 Yr Old Woman With a Carry Permit Shoots Home Invader in Detroit (MI)
• Stabbing Suspect Used Self-Defense, Officials Say; Will Not Be Charged (CA)
• Man told police he used firearm because he felt threatened downtown (WA)
• Armed Citizen Captures Would be Purse Snatchers at Gunpoint in Texas (TX)
• Craig says it's 'ludicrous' to blame him for Detroit homeowners shooting intruders (MI)
• Homeowner shoots man following confrontation at Foxwood home (TX)
• Ravenna man shot and killed while allegedly trying to force himself into acquaintance's home (MI)
• Homeowner in Mobile, AL Shoots and Kills Would Be Home Invader (AL)
• Home Invader Calls Police Himself After Meeting Up With Armed Homeowner (OK)
• Determined robber gets shot, flees with money (TX)
• Concealed carrier fights back after gun held to his head (MA)
• Man protects wife with 357 Magnum (TX)
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