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Cracking a Code: Gun Control Brainchild of Privileged Liberals Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Writing for the Foundation for Economic Education, Patrick Carroll may have just cracked a code, and he leans on one of the founders of the modern Second Amendment movementthe late Don Katesto conclude the gun control crusade began and is perpetuated by a privileged class disconnected from the realities of living in communities where crime is a real problem.

Black LA Residents Lack Access to Guns as Wealthy Rush to Buy Firearms Amid Crime Wave: Activists Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Los Angeles crimes have seeped into the wealthiest of neighborhoods, rocking residents and being compared to dystopian movie franchise "The Purge." Residents have flocked to Beverly Hill's only gun store in response, arming themselves as a last-ditch effort for protection even though the city has a long track record of supporting liberal policies and gun control.

Colorado: Denver Mayor Signs Anti-Gun Measure Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Last week, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock signed a bill banning custom-made firearms, referred to as ghost guns. As amended, the measure will go into effect on October 1st, 2022. Last year, Governor Polis signed SB21-256 into law, giving cities and local governments in Colorado the authority to establish their own gun regulations that are more stringent than state law.

IL: Chicago Shootings: 7 Shot in Weekend Violence, CPD Says Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Chicago police said seven people have been shot in weekend violence across the city. A teen was critically wounded in a shooting Monday morning in McKinley Park on the Southwest Side.

8 Gun-Cleaning Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Firearms Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
If you own a firearm, you are the one who is responsible for its maintenance, and that includes cleaning. Unfortunately, some folks cause more damage to a firearm when cleaning it than they do when using it. Here are eight mistakes to avoid when cleaning guns. Each of these blunders can lead to serious problems down the road.

Armed Defense, the Lives We Save, and the Lives We Live Submitted by: Robert Morse Website: http://slowfacts.wordpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Lots of us own guns. We also carry those guns legally in public. That is critically important because gun owners save a lot of lives. You knew most of that already, but there are a few things we keep hidden from you. Every day there are over 17 million of us legally carrying concealed in public. That happens seven days a week, with no days off. We save thousands of lives a day.

MI: Surge in nonviolent Wayne Co. gun arrests harms people of color, advocates say
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John Lloyd had just dropped his mother off at work on a night in December 2020 when he noticed the flashing lights behind him.

Traveling through Detroits New Center on West Grand Boulevard, he was pulled over by police for a traffic infraction.

I let them know that I was armed, Lloyd said, who at the time was working as an armed security guard. They checked out the information and told me my (concealed pistol license) was expired.

Lloyd had moved back to Michigan from Georgia and his concealed pistol license, or CPL, had expired three months earlier. Like many, he said trying to renew his CPL through the Wayne County Clerk wasnt easy after the pandemic shut the office down.

NC: Winston-Salem Police Announce Plans to 'Buy back' More Guns Again Saturday Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The event is planned for Jan. 15 and follows a similar one that was held in November, police said in a news release. Police said city-wide gun buyback event is part of "comprehensive efforts to reduce gun violence and increase community safety."

Cabot Guns New Moonshot 1911 Pistol Crowned With Lunar Meteorite Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Cabot Guns latest custom 1911 pistol is a real stunner. The new Cabot Moonshot is adorned with a certified lunar meteorite, along with small diamonds, rubies, sapphires and gold inlay. The Moonshot 1911s centerpiece is a dynamic view of our solar system from the perspective of the lunar surface.

St. Louis Lawmaker Proposing More Gun Control Inside City Limits to Curb Crime Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A new battle over guns and crime is brewing in the Missouri General Assembly. A local state senator is proposing a change to Missouri's open carry law that was enacted in 2017. Now, police in our area and across the state say the law is making it hard to fight crime, families of gun violence want to see the law change, while gun lobbyists don't want to weaken gun laws for those who abide by them.

IN: Permitless Handgun Bill Moves to Third Reading in The House Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Indiana House amended a controversial handgun bill Monday, setting the stage for a final vote as soon as Tuesday. House Bill 1077 would repeal the states licensing requirement that for carrying a handgun without a permit while setting penalties for those who do not possess them legally.

How Does a Short-Barrel Affect .45 ACP Ballistics? Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Subcompact pistols are whats hot. Those are the guns consumers are asking for, and theyre the guns manufacturers are building. The reason should be obvious: the smaller a pistol is, the easier it is to conceal. (The smaller a pistol is, the harder it is to shoot, but that seems to be of little concern to most people these days.)

A Look at the ATI Galeo 5.56 Galil ARM Clone
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South Carolina-based American Tactical Inc. has been making the Galeo for a couple of years and we have been taking one for a spin. Based on the legendary old IWI Galil AR/ARM-- and including most of the surplus parts of one-- the ATI Galeo uses that rifle's reliable long-stroke gas piston system. Looking and feeling very AK, the gun looks and feels like a Kalashnikov but is a bit heavier, with a milled 4140 CDA steel receiver and stamped steel top cover.

More Self-Defense Gun Stories
Submitted by: Rob Morse
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Responsible gun owners defended themselves every day, but you seldom see it in the news. Self defense instructor Amanda Suffecool joins host Rob Morse to talk about four recent examples of armed defense.

Are you armed as you go for a walk in the middle of the day?
Are you armed as you drive for a ride-share service?
Are you armed as you drive home at night?
Are you armed at your jewelry store in the afternoon?

These gun owners survived a lethal threat. We look at what we should do if we were in their place. Discussion, original news sources, and a 20 minute audio podcast are available at the webpage.

New For 2022: Savage Arms A17 WSM
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Savage Arms added two new rifles to its lineup in 2022, both in the company's semi-automatic A series and both guns chambered in .17 Winchester Super Magnum (WSM), a new cartridge offering from Savage. Savage has seen outstanding performance from the 17 WSM cartridge and felt it could be optimized in new platforms, said Jessica Treglia, Sr. Brand Manager at Savage Arms. The A Series rifles have a delayed blowback design that accommodates this caliber with limited modifications, making it an ideal action for the WSM cartridge."

The Lightweight 9mm 1911
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Along about 1950, Colt debuted the first American-made pistol in 9mm Luger. The U.S. military was thinking about retiring the venerable .45 of 1911 in favor of a 9mm for compatibility with their Allies in case of another land war in Europe. Colt figured the 1911 could be so chambered and lightened to boot. The result was the Commander, with a 4.25″ instead of a 5″ barrel, and another first: a lightweight aluminum frame.

History of 6.5x55mm Swedish Ammo
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In 1891, Mauser Hunting Rifles developed the 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser cartridge for testing and evaluation by the nations of Sweden and Norway. These two neighboring countries, then known as the United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway, historically agreed on an ammunition caliber and then purchased firearms of their own choosing. This allowed for a level of logistical flexibility and interchangeability, as both countries together provided for their common defense.

Who Needs a Barrel? Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Firearms are tools we use them for hunting, recreation, competition and defense. They are machines. Ammunition is based on science. A propellant is used to accelerate the projectile(s) down the bore.

Rep. Anthony Sabatini: You Shouldnt Need Government Permission to Carry a Firearm Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Florida state Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R) spoke with Breitbart News during Turning Point USAs Americafest and stressed that Americans should not have to ask the government for a permit to carry a gun for self-defense. Sabatini indicated that being required to get a permit and pay money to carry a gun makes no sense.

GA: Georgia- 2022 Legislative Session Convenes Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Today, January 10th, the Georgia Legislature begins the 2022 legislative session. Last week, Governor Brian Kemp announced his support for constitutional carry. Currently, 21 states allow law-abiding adults to carry a concealed handgun for self-defense without having to go through government red tape or pay fees. Of these, five passed their constitutional carry laws just last year.

U.S. Lawshield Promotes Kristi Heuring To Vice President Of Communications Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
U.S. LawShield, industry leader and Americas largest provider of Legal Defense for Self Defense coverage, announced today that Kristi Heuring has been promoted to the role of Vice President of Communications. Heuring previously held the role of Director of Partner Relations for U.S. LawShield.

Shotgun Review: Benellis ETHOS Cordoba BE.S.T. Is a Niche Bird Hunting and Clay Target Auto-Loader
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The Benelli ETHOS Cordoba BE.S.T. was designed for hunters that are hard on shotguns and like to shoot a lot. Benelli built the Cordobanamed after the region of Argentina known for its high-volume dove shootingto accommodate hunters who enjoy clay-shooting disciplines and aspire to hunt birds abroad one day. To do that, Benelli was very detail-oriented in the construction of this gun, which was previously known simply as the Cordoba before the Italians discontinued it for a short time and brought it back in the current ETHOS model.