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KY: Kentucky’s Second Amendment warriors cannot stay silent as the First Amendment dies
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Gun rights advocates in the United States have come to a crossroad, and can no longer afford to walk the middle ground. Either they stand with their constitutional freedom to be armed, or they agree that by wearing a licensed weapon in public, they accept the inherent greater risk of death by ICE.
Advocates of Kentucky’s Wild West approach to carrying concealed weapons must in turn support the legal gun ownership of their fellow citizens or run the risk of losing both their First and Second Amendment rights. When a licensed gun owner is relieved of his weapon while being pistol whipped by a mass of masked federal agents before being shot multiple times in the back, the Second Amendment warriors should be ready to ride at dawn. |
Trump’s Recent Gun Comment Mirrors ‘Misfire,’ Says Author of the Second Amendment Book
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According to the media, Trump was asked about the killing of Pretti, a peaceful protester lawfully carrying a concealed pistol pursuant to a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) in Minneapolis. Trump reportedly said: "You can't have guns, you can't walk in with guns, you can't do that, but it's a very unfortunate incident."
Markoff believes that Trump may have read his book "Misfire" because the author’s conclusion was that “nothing in the 27 words of the Second Amendment or in contemporaneous historical documents provide for a personal right to arms excluding a connection with the militia or military.” |
Alamogordo Author & Journalist Chris Edwards Releases 'Shall Not Be Infringed': A Call for Second Amendment Restoration for Rehabilitated Felons
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Edwards, who serves as general manager of KALH Radio (kalhradio.org) and publisher of 2nd Life Media AlamogordoTownNews.org, details his own path to redemption more than 12 years after a federal felony conviction for white-collar offenses including tax-related charges from his earlier career in California. Having relocated to Alamogordo during the COVID-19 pandemic, he has since built a multifaceted career in local media, authored multiple bestselling titles on topics ranging from personal development to Alamogordo sports history, and contributed to successful political efforts—all while navigating the ongoing restrictions imposed by federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)) and New Mexico state statute (§ 30-7-16). |
Bessent deflects Van Hollen’s attempt to corner him on Pretti’s Second Amendment right
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent swerved a question from Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) during his Senate hearing on Thursday, bringing up Ashli Babbitt’s Jan. 6 Capitol attack death when asked a question about the Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti.
Bessent appeared before the Senate banking committee on Thursday to testify on the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s Annual Report for 2025. When Van Hollen began questioning Bessent, he first pressed him on his response to the January shooting of Pretti by multiple Border Patrol agents. |
CA: California ended non-resident carry ban, now will pay challengers’ lawyers $128K
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The state of California has agreed to pay more than $128,000 in attorney fees to the lawyers who represented Second Amendment rights groups and gun owners who challenged California’s longstanding and likely unconstitutional regime barring non-California residents from carrying guns in the Golden State, as part of a deal ending the years-long court fight.
The settlement between California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a group of gun owners’ rights advocacy groups and individual gun owners was filed in Los Angeles federal court on Feb. 2. |
WI: Despite supporting the Second Amendment, Wisconsin Republicans question whether Alex Pretti should have been carrying his gun
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“They should be able to. It’s not a good idea, especially if you’re going into a situation like we’ve seen,” said Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau. “So, obviously, if somebody has a concealed carry permit, they’re allowed to certainly carry that firearm. But it’s not a wise decision, probably.”
“You have the right – as long as you have a concealed carry or whatever the permit that’s required where you live – you have the right to bear arms, but I also think there’s a responsibility that, if you have a weapon, to not impede law enforcement or put yourself in a situation where you’re escalating the situation,” said Rep. Tony Wied, R-Green Bay. |
NH: GOP shouldn’t retreat on second amendment rights
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When did Republicans suddenly soften their support for the Second Amendment right to bear arms? More importantly, why?
"You cannot bring a firearm loaded with multiple magazines to any sort of protest that you want. It's that simple.” — FBI Director Kash Patel
Yes, director, I certainly can. Get a pocket Constitution, it’s cheap and a pretty quick read. It is also very clear. P.S. “Protesters” on Jan. 6, 2021.
“I don't know of any peaceful protester that shows up with a gun and ammunition rather than a sign." Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
Really? Madame Secretary, I invite you to come to New Hampshire for any and every protest against anti-gun legislation being presented at our State House. |
VA: House Democrats pass sweeping gun control package over GOP objections
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Virginia House Democrats on Thursday muscled through a sweeping package of gun control legislation, passing more than half a dozen bills aimed at restricting access to certain firearms, tightening storage requirements and expanding civil liability for the gun industry, as Republicans — reduced to an even smaller minority after November’s elections — spoke forcefully in opposition but were ultimately unable to stop the measures.
The proposals, which are now headed to the Senate, ranged from a ban on the sale of assault-style weapons and large-capacity magazines to new penalties for leaving visible handguns in unattended vehicles and requirements that firearms be locked in homes where children are present. |
MA: The DOJ Civil Rights Division Strikes Again
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In a poignant rebuke of the Massachusetts handgun roster, which bans many handguns in common use from commercial sale in Massachusetts, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in the case Granata v. Campbell.
In this case, the plaintiffs originally sued Massachusetts officials in June 2021 in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The lawsuit is a challenge to Massachusetts’ handgun regulatory scheme—specifically the state’s “Approved Firearms Roster” and Handgun Sales Regulations—as unconstitutional under the Second and Fourteenth Amendments because it prohibits commercial sale of many common modern handguns... |
MS: Jackson St. Paddy's Day parade shooting: No indictment, new arrest
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Last week, a grand jury declined to indict brothers Marquavius and Michael McLeod. Both had been charged with murder and multiple counts of aggravated assault. The brothers were being held in the Hinds County Detention Center for roughly 10 months.
"It's so critical for the public to realize that we don't manipulate the grand jury," Owens said. "We're not in the room when the grand jury makes a decision."
But on Wednesday, Feb. 5 — a few days after his release — Marquavius was arrested again in Hinds County after being indicted on a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. |
MI: Prestin, U.P. Delegation secures passage of legislation protecting 2A rights of bow hunters
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Michigan’s state House Upper Peninsula Delegation today secured passage of legislation to allow Michigan bow hunters to carry a pistol for personal protection while in the woods. The plan, introduced by state Rep. Dave Prestin and supported by state Reps. Karl Bohnak, Parker Fairbairn, and Greg Markkanen, passed with significant bipartisan support.
“The passage of my bill supports law-abiding citizens who value our outdoor heritage and expect common-sense protections in the field,” said Prestin, R-Cedar River. “If Michigan law already permits open carry in public spaces, there is no reason to revoke that right simply because someone is bow hunting.” |
FL: Woman who shot boyfriend to death during gun game cleared under Stand Your Ground
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A woman accused of fatally shooting her boyfriend during a gun game they were playing in Hollywood can't be tried for manslaughter, a Broward judge ruled last week.
Brittany Brothers, 29, had her manslaughter charge dismissed on Friday under Florida's Stand Your Ground law, which allows a person to take up to deadly action if they feel their life is threatened.
"The State did not present substantial, competent, clear and convincing evidence sufficient to satisfy its burden of proof to disprove [Brothers']... claim of self-defense," Broward Circuit Court Judge Tim Bailey said in his order dismissing the case. |
The Trump Administration Has a Conflicted Relationship with the Second Amendment
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The Trump administration has a problem when it comes to the Second Amendment. A large part of its base consists of people who firmly believe in the right to keep and bear arms. But that right, as protected by the Second Amendment, empowers the individual and stands as a challenge to the authority of the state.
This creates an awkward situation for a president and his coterie who don't like being challenged or even criticized. That's why we see administration officials arguing in favor of self-defense rights one moment while challenging the right to keep and bear arms at another. |
TN: ‘Break into vacant homes to smoke weed’: Homeowner shoots suspect in Nassauville burglary attempt
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An attempted home burglary in Nassau County turned into a shooting Wednesday night.
“If you break into somebody’s home, you should beg to get shot. And that’s exactly what happened,” said Sheriff Bill Leepe, with the Nassau County Sheriffs office.
The sheriff’s office said the shooting was in self-defense. Investigators 18-year-old Anson Shawn Drew and a juvenile broke into a home on Clearwater Road in Nassauville. The report states the suspect pointed a flashlight at the homeowner, who then shot his revolver at the suspect in fear for his life. |
Robert Cekada Poised to become Next ATF Director After Confirmation Hearing
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The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on Wednesday, February 4, for Robert Cekada, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The session, which also examined four district court judicial nominees, unfolded with notably limited controversy and broad bipartisan support for Cekada, signaling strong prospects for his eventual confirmation as the agency’s permanent leader. |
NH: NH House advances bill to allow guns on college campuses
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Eight years ago, weeks after a gunman opened fire at a school in Parkland, Florida, a bipartisan group of New Hampshire lawmakers rejected a proposal to allow firearms on college campuses.
On Feb. 5, they reversed course. The House of Representatives voted, 188-165, to advance legislation that would prevent publicly funded colleges from restricting the lawful possession or use of weapons on campus, including guns and non-lethal tools like tasers and pepper spray. |
CO: Colorado Democrats propose new limits on 3-D printed guns, tougher rules for firearms dealers
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Democrats in the Colorado legislature are adding to their slate of proposals this year to tighten the state’s gun regulations with measures that would further crack down on 3-D printed firearms and impose tougher rules on gun dealers.
House Bill 1144 would add to Colorado’s restrictions on ghost guns, unserialized firearms that are often assembled at home using 3-D printed parts or do-it-yourself kits. They allow people to bypass background checks and are virtually untraceable. |
TX: Fort Worth Homeowner Shoots Alleged Intruder During Attempted Break-In
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A suspected break-in on the 6000 block of Grayson Street ended in gunfire Monday afternoon after a Fort Worth homeowner reportedly shot a man attempting to force his way inside the residence.
As reported by Hoodline, Fort Worth police were dispatched around 3 p.m. and found an injured man at the scene. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. According to the homeowner, the suspect tried to break into the home, prompting the resident to fire a small-caliber handgun in self-defense. The homeowner remained at the scene and cooperated fully with responding officers. |
MAGA’s Second Amendment double standard
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But I figured the modern Right would at least draw the line at the one right they seem to place above every other right: the Second Amendment right to gun ownership. Here again the Republican administration has taken a living-and-breathing approach to the Constitution. Some conservatives have complained about the administration’s recent comments on guns, but they haven’t been as apoplectic as one would expect.
Ed.: You can only get here by willfully ignoring the statements put out by all national gun groups, and many state gun groups. |
WI: Wisconsin Democrats seek to flip script on gun rights, target GOP's Tiffany
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Wisconsin Democrats are highlighting an unusual issue for the party ahead of the midterm election: Second Amendment rights.
On Thursday, Democratic lawmakers and party leaders criticized Republican candidate for governor Tom Tiffany for recent comments he made regarding whether people with concealed carry licenses should attend protests. The issue came up after the killing of Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis ICU nurse who was protesting the Trump administration's handling of immigration enforcement. |
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