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Rasmussen: More Voters Trust GOP than Dems to Handle Crime
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A new Rasmussen survey shows more likely voters trust Republicans (49%) more than Democrats (38%) to handle crime and law enforcement issues.

By no small coincidence, this poll might be good news in a gubernatorial race in Washington state, where former King County sheriff and former seven-term Congressman Dave Reichert is running as a Republican in a state that hasnt elected a Republican gubernatorial candidate in nearly four decades.

Supreme Court Declines to Intervene While Appeals Process Plays Out on Missouri 2A Protection Act
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The Supreme Court of the United States declined to intervene Friday in response to an emergency application seeking the High Court to act in favor of Missouris Second Amendment Preservation Act.

The Supreme Court declined to get involved while the appeals process is playing out; such decisions not to intervene have been common when gun legislation is on an appeals path that could result in it being brought before the High Court at a future time.

Illinois Gun Owners Refusing to Register Their Firearms
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Despite the invitation by the Illinois State Police to gun owners holding semi-automatic firearms that will become illegal to own on January 1, 2024 to register them, scarcely 4,600 of the more than 2.4 million holding FOID (firearms owner ID) cards have accepted the invitation. The bill, which Illinois Governor JG Pritzker eagerly signed into law in January, was immediately challenged by numerous parties, including gun owners, gun dealers, and pro-Second Amendment political action groups. It bans the possession of more than 170 different types of semi-automatic weapons, but provides a legacy loophole.

Lever Action Rifles You Should Own ~ Expert Top Picks Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
From legendary Western films to the modern-day shooting range, lever-action rifles have remained a stalwart symbol of firearms evolution. Both collectors and users alike cherish these rifles for their unique operating mechanism and historic significance.

SCOTUS Orders: Social Media, Guns, and Redistricting
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Even as the Court prepares to hear argument next week in two cases exploring the legal ramifications of public officials social media activity (Lindke v. Freed and OConnor-Ratcliff v. Garnier), it has added a third high-profile social media dispute to the merits docket. In Murthy v. Missouri, the Court put on holdover the alarmed dissent of three Justicesa lower court injunction that sought to limit federal officials engagement with social media companies on questions of content moderation.

Call for Nominations: Women's Wildlife Management/Conservation Scholarship Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The NRA Women's Policies Committee has established the Women's Wildlife Management/Conservation Scholarship, to be administered by the NRA Foundation. This women's scholarship is a renewable, one-year, $5,000 scholarship available to full-time college juniors or seniors with a minimum grade point average of 3.0, majoring in wildlife management/conservation.

New York weighs background checks for 3D printers Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
New Yorkers would be required to undergo a criminal background check to buy 3D printers under a Democratic proposal being considered by the state Legislature. The proposal, filed in the state Assembly, calls for regulating sales of 3D printers that can be used to make firearms or their components by requiring retailers to run background checks on prospective buyers.

NRA Range Development & Operations Conference Coming To Denver In 2024 Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The National Rifle Association of America is pleased to announce the return of our in-person NRA Range Development and Operations Conference in Denver, Colorado, on July 31 to August 1, 2024. This conference is designed to educate potential and current range owners and operators in identifying possible issues associated with range development, environmental concerns and safety.

CA: Livermore gun store owner fatally shoots suspect during attempted robbery Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A Livermore gun shop owner fatally shot a suspect armed with a hammer during an attempted robbery, police said. The incident happened at East Bay Firearms, located at 4049 First Street, on Sunday around 2:30 p.m, according to the Livermore Police Department.

IL: Chicago shootings: At least 26 shot, 5 killed in weekend gun violence across city, police say
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At least 26 people have been shot, five fatally, in weekend gun violence across Chicago, police said. A woman fatally shot a knife-wielding man early Sunday in Morgan Park inside a home on the Far South Side. The shooting happened around 12:45 a.m. when a 41-year-old man who the woman knew approached her with a knife inside her home in the 11500 block of South Vincennes Avenue, Chicago police said.

CCRKBA Life Acheivement Award Goes to Dave Workman
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Recognizing his more than two decades as the communications director for the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, and his fifty-plus years as a working journalist, Dave Workman is the recipient of CCRKBAs Lifetime Achievement award. This award is very special and dear to my heart, said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb. A lot of people probably dont realize how important he is to the gun rights movement, and what hes accomplished over all the years.

NE: Omaha law enforcement to host public sessions on new gun laws Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Omaha Police, and the Douglas County Attorney's Office will hold two public sessions to address changes to Nebraska gun law. Passed earlier this year, the new law allows people over age 21 to carry concealed handguns without a permit or training.

TMJ vs FMJ Ammo: Whats the Difference? Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
One question that is common with new shooters surrounds the difference between FMJ and TMJ ammo. Some shooters believe that FMJ and TMJ ammo is the same, however they are very different. FMJ stands for Full Metal Jacket. FMJ bullets typically have a soft lead core covered by a swaged metal jacket covering the outside of the bullet with an exposed lead base.

32 ACP vs 380 ACP: The Automatic Colt Pistol Rivalry Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Many gun enthusiasts will scoff at carrying a .32 Auto or .380 Auto. They'll make claims about not having as much knockdown power as larger calibers; while their claims are accurate, these same individuals often overlook the benefits of small caliber pistols.

Another Opportunity to Buy Guns Cheap in Texas Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
El Paso, Texas, has organized a cheap gun opportunity for Saturday, October 28, 2023. The event is expected to be memorable because of the amount of money available and the short time allotted to expend the funds. From KVIA.com: County commissioners unanimously voted to use $300,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds to establish the new program.

The Path Less Traveled #082 The Guns of Butchers Crossing
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Based Loosely on the 1960s novel by John Williams, Butchers Crossing is a gripping narrative that takes place against the backdrop of a harsh and unforgiving Western frontier. The story revolves around the ambitious and determined Will Andrews, a Harvard student who leaves his studies to find himself and adventure in the wilderness. Will is drawn to the fictional town of Butchers Crossing, where he becomes entangled in a quest to hunt the near-extinct buffalo for their valuable hides.

Angstadt Arms Teases Two-Piece AR9 Lower with Modular Mag Well
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The North Carolina compact gun experts at Angstadt Arms on Monday announced they intend to play well with others and have a new and innovative two-part AR9 lower receiver inbound for 2024. In a nutshell, the planned AXL-9 allows the user to swap magazine wells to accept various magazines (Glock 9mm, SIG P320, CZ Scorpion, etc.) and even calibers (9mm, .40S&W, .45 ACP, and 10mm). The rear which is the serialized portion is 7075-T6 aluminum and is compatible with all mil-spec and AR9 components.

Classic Carry: Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless
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Its hard to overstate John Moses Brownings impact on the early evolution of the self-loading pistol. In the closing decade of the 19th century, he inked two momentous deals. The first one, in 1896, gave Colt the exclusive rights to sell JMBs pistol designs in the United States and the British Isles. This was quickly followed by a deal inked with Fabrique Nationale of Herstal, Belgium, giving them the exclusive rights to Browning designs in most of Europe. Significantly, it prevented Browning designs initially bought by FN from being sold in the U.S. and United Kingdom.