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Facts, Emotions and the Ongoing Gun Debate Submitted by: John Cylc Website: https://www.thirteenfox.com/	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The two sides are discussing two totally different things. A dispute can never be settled if neither party agrees on the actual subject of that dispute. This is not merely a case of two sides of the same coin, its two different coins. One coin is trying to solve the problem of the violence. The other coin merely wants to remove the first coin from the argument.

OH: House Speaker Says Chamber Wont Take Up Kasich Gun Control Measures Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Ohio House is preparing to strip away more gun regulations making it easier to use lethal force in self-defense. This comes as the new House leader says Republican members arent close to approving new gun control measures.

The American Revolution was Successful Because Citizens had Guns
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Many may not remember their basic U.S. history courses as to why the Second Amendment exists in the first place. Certainly, when enacted, there was no thought of restricting the type of firearm or where or who could carry one. So its placement as the second most valued freedom in the Bill of Rights had nothing to do with personal safety or hunting these were already assumed. It was specifically placed right after freedoms of religion, speech, press, and assembly to make certain that these freedoms were never taken from us. It was aimed (pun intended) squarely at the government. But certainly we have no fear of the government today, right?

CA: Pair of thefts at Riverside gun store prompts ATF reward for suspect info
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Federal authorities announced Wednesday a reward of up to $10,000 for information about thieves who took several firearms from a Riverside gun store twice in the last month.
Thieves broke in the front door at Centerfire Firearms, at 3696 Sunnyside Drive in Riverside, about 5 a.m. May 26 and took eight long guns, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

NJ: Judge- Man Who Killed Romantic Rival Acted in Self-Defense Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A man accused of fatally stabbing a romantic rival outside a New Jersey restaurant last summer has been acquitted by a judge who said the man acted in self-defense. Reidel Carrasco was found not guilty Wednesday of murder, aggravated manslaughter, reckless manslaughter and weapons offenses.

Self-Defense Stories You Dont See in the Mainstream News Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Here is some news you won't find in the mainstream media. Again this week, responsible gun owners defend themselves and the people they love. Self-defense instructor Ben Branam joins the Self Defense Gun Stories Podcast to look at three new examples. Were these gun owners lucky, or were they trained and prepared? What can we learn from their experience? Listen and find out.

Texas Defense Force Security Leads the Way for Modern American Militia Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Texas Defense Force Security is a licensed Guard Company in the State of Texas. Their license(s) allows for Security Guard functions, Body Guard assignments, and Private Investigations anywhere in the Lone Star State. Texas Defense Force Security is the first and only (as of this writing) not-for-profit Security Company that is Licensed in Texas.

OR: Douglas County Commissioners Vote to Put Second Amendment Ordinance on Ballot
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The Douglas County Board of Commissioners Wednesday voted unanimously to place a Second Amendment Preservation Ordinance on the ballot in November. The move followed a public hearing where county residents gave a mixture of testimony for and against the measure. Supporters said county residents need to send a clear message to gun control advocates around the state about the gun rights enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. Some urged the commissioners to go ahead and pass the ordinance, rather than waiting for a countywide vote.

UT: Lawmaker announces gun protection legislation Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
But gun rights owners concerned it could infringe on the second amendment. Rep. Stephen Handy of Davis County is considering sponsoring a bill called the Extreme Risk Protection Orders. Wednesday, he appeared before the House Judiciary committee advising them he planned to introduce a bill during the 2019 legislative session.

IL: Judge tosses gun club's suit vs Willowbrook over zoning denial; 2nd Amend 'not battering ram'
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A Chicago federal judge has refused to undo the village of Willowbrook's decision to deny a permit to a gun club to develop a firearms range within the village, saying the club's reliance on the Second Amendment in this case misfires. U.S. District Judge Charles Kocoras dismissed a lawsuit filed by The Chicago Gun Club against the village, revolving around the club's and co-plaintiff TCGC Property LLC's proposal to build a new gun range on a property within the village limits, accoridng to an order filed with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

IL: Amid legal battle, Deerfield amends assault weapons ban to add high-capacity magazines Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Deerfield trustees have amended wording in their now-halted ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, a move officials say clarifies the intent of the language. The Village Board of Trustees unanimously approved the changes termed a cleanup by Mayor Harriet Rosenthal in a little more than a minute and with little discussion Monday night.

Author Mark Smith: Guns Keep Us Safe When Evil Strikes Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Mark Smith uses his new book, #Duped: How the Anti-gun Lobby Exploits the Parkland School Shootingand How Gun Owners Can Fight Back, to highlight the lefts overarching goal of creating a gun-free world. He also uses the book to explain how gun owners can fight back and actually defeat the left and their freedom-crushing endeavors.

Survey: More Guns Than People in the U.S. Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The most recent Small Arms Survey finds there are more privately owned firearms than people in the United States. The Washington Post reports that the survey reveals over 393 million civilians own guns in the U.S. That is enough for every man, woman and child to own one and still have 67 million guns left over. To put it another way, there are roughly 120.5 guns per 100 U.S. residents.

TN: 230 guns stolen this year from burglaries, unlocked cars
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Guns by the dozens are flooding Nashville streets, thanks to a mix of brazen burglars, and careless car owners. To date this year, more than 230 guns have been stolen from cars across Nashville. "Pistols, we've seen long guns too, rifles, we've seen AR style rifles taken, you name it," said Community Affairs Sgt. Michael Fisher, with Metro Police East Precinct. "Most certainly the firearms being stolen is our biggest threat."

7 guns stolen during Lincoln burglary Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A man discovered his home had been burglarized and seven guns had been stolen after animal control contacted him and informed him his dog was loose. Lincoln Police said on Tuesday just before 5 p.m, the 34-year-old victim was contacted by animal control and told his dog was loose.

Most shooters got their guns legally, didn't have diagnosed mental illness, new FBI report says
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As mass shootings filter in and out of the news cycle at an almost dizzying pace with each new tragedy, the FBI has continued to probe why these atrocities continue and what can be done to stop them. In a new report released Wednesday, the bureau shed light on behaviors of shooters before they acted out, finding most obtained a gun legally and did not have diagnosed mental health issues, points that run contrary to some popular beliefs.

Gun sales plunge for Smith & Wesson
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The company said that quarterly sales dropped 25% compared to the fourth quarter of last year, and profit plummeted more than 70%. Sales for the full year were down 33% from the year before, and profit plunged 84%. This is an ongoing problem for American Outdoor Brands (AOBC), and other gun companies, which have seen sales and profit drop since the 2016 election of President Trump, a Republican endorsed by the National Rifle Association.

MS: Judge Asked to Reconsider Ruling About Guns in Courthouse Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Three judges are asking the Mississippi Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling about licensed gun owners carrying guns in the courthouse. The ruling was issued earlier this month over a prohibition ordered by judges in the 14th Chancery Court District. Chancellors Dorothy Colom, Kenneth Burns and H. J. Davidson, Jr. filed a motion for reconsideration Wednesday with the state's highest court.

Exclusive: Bushnell Expands AR Optics Family With Tailored Models
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Having used Bushnell optics since I was a teen a very long time ago now when this company announces new models, its worth taking notice. Earlier in the spring, Bushnell reported its family of AR Optics has been expanded. This is good news to the growing number of people who own semi-auto modern sporting rifles built on the AR platform. This happens to be the most popular rifle in the country, and has been for the past several years.

Ten Years After Heller, Anti-Gunners Work to Erase 2A Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
When American gun owners celebrate the tenth anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court Second Amendment ruling in District of Columbia v. Heller next Tuesday, that loud fingernails-on-a-blackboard sound will be coming from the headquarters of gun prohibition lobbying organizations currently using money as a weapon to erase the right of individual citizens to keep and bear arms.

Armed WA Citizen Who Stopped Walmart Attack Releases Statement
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The armed Samaritan who fatally shot a rampaging gunman at a Washington State Walmart Sunday has issued a statement detailing the incident from his perspective, while asking for privacy.

The events of last Sunday evening were tragic and shocking from all points of view, said David George, the armed citizen who not only stopped the shooting, but also rushed to render first aid to a shooting victim. It was my request to remain unnamed and out of the media spotlight for the actions I performed.

TX: Panola County plans gun auction June 28 Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Panola County will auction off more than 70 guns in an online auction June 28. County commissioners declared the guns surplus property at their June 12 meeting and approved a contract with AuctioneerExpress.com to sell the guns beginning at 10 a.m. June 28.

CA: Gun Stolen From Off-Duty SF Deputy's Vehicle
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Authorities are searching for a gun stolen last week from the back seat of an off-duty San Francisco sheriff deputys SUV while he parked at a fitness center in Pinole. NBC Bay Area has obtained a copy of surveillance video that caught the crime on camera. The theft is the latest in a string of high profile cases involving guns taken from vehicles driven by Bay Area officers, some later tied to homicides.