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The Radical Left’s attack on self-defense
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Missouri couple, Mark and Patricia McCloskey, are currently plagued by a fierce legal and political battle. In June, they defended their home in St. Louis against rioters. The violent mob trespassed on their private property and screamed at them with threats of murder and assault. This prompted the McCloskeys to defend themselves and their property by brandishing their firearms. Under Missouri law and the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, self-defense is their right. |
Riots of 2020 have given the Second Amendment a boost
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This year’s riots, sparked by the death of George Floyd and continued in the names of several others, have destroyed billions of dollars in property, cost numerous people their lives and businesses and jobs, and promoted what will probably be a decade or more of de-urbanization. But whatever else happens, they will have accomplished an important social change. Thanks to these riots, the case for the Second Amendment and the personal right to own weapons is growing steadily stronger, as is the legal case for private gun ownership. |
OR: Vote 'no' on Second Amendment sanctuary
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Sponsored by gun rights activists, the measure would prohibit county resources from being used to enforce any local, state or federal law or regulation that restricts the right to keep and bear firearms, accessories or ammunition.
That means Sheriff Matt Phillips could not enforce background checks, tracking requirements, confiscation orders, limits on semi-automatic firearms or accessories and restrictions on open or concealed carry. The fines for violating the measure would be up to $2,000. |
The Smith & Wesson J-Frame: A Short History
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Many years ago, I was honored to be a guest at the Smith & Wesson factory in Springfield, Mass. To say that I was struck emotionally would be a big understatement. I began collecting and shooting Smith & Wesson revolvers more than 50 years ago, and the opportunity to visit and see the inner workings of this iconic company was almost a religious experience.
Among the thoughts running through my mind that heady day was, “I wonder if the guys who developed the Hand Ejector series of revolvers back in 1894 had any idea of how well they would be received?” |
The Petty Tyranny Of License Laws
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Those opposed to what Rittenhouse had done tried to damage him in the court of public opinion by claiming he had broken some laws pertaining to the possession of firearms. But what they were really saying is, because the state of Wisconsin had not given Rittenhouse a license to carry a firearm to defend himself, he must be in the wrong.
Licenses are a way for the state to decide which rights a person can exercise and which ones they cannot. When a government has the power to approve or deny a right, the citizen immediately loses the upper hand to that government. |
NV: No charges expected in June 19 shooting of bear near Galena
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After months of investigation, it appears no charges will be brought against a man who shot and killed a bear in the Galena area on June 19.
According to a statement made by the Nevada Division of Wildlife, “In complex cases like the one you reference, the Nevada Department of Wildlife routinely works directly with District Attorney offices in order to present the most effective criminal complaints. This strategy allows the Department to present the strongest case possible in helping to ensure the District Attorney Offices can successfully bring the case before a judge with the highest possibility of conviction. |
The Mk17 Banshee and Radial Delayed Awesomeness
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CMMG champions innovative AR designs in a market drenched in Stoner's famed rifle. They have revolutionized the AR platform with the Anvil, Mutant, and the topic of today's discussion, the Banshee. The Banshee utilizes a unique radial delayed blowback system. The Mk17 Banshee takes P320 magazines and joins a full stable of AR pistols and SBRs in the Banshee series. |
Where does Judge Amy Coney Barrett stand on the Second Amendment?
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And when it comes to the matter of gun control, her admission to the bench is poised to shake up the status quo — with or without a second Trump term.
So, where does Judge Barrett stand in regard to the Second Amendment?
"Judge Barrett, unlike many of her colleagues on the circuit courts, takes the Second Amendment seriously, using the text, structure, and history of the Constitution to understand and apply the rights protected," Ilya Shapiro, director of the Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies and publisher of the Cato Supreme Court Review, told Fox News. |
Magpul Contributes $100k to NSSF’s 2020 #Gunvote Education Campaign
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NSSF, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that Magpul Industries Corporation, a leading firearm accessories manufacturer, has contributed $100,000 to NSSF’s #GUNVOTE voter registration, education, and mobilization campaign.
“Election Day is less than four weeks away and it’s imperative that all gun owners new and old and every supporter of the Second Amendment get to the polls and vote. This is a critical election for the entire firearm industry, the several hundred thousand Americans working in firearm-related businesses and the millions of Americans who own and use their firearms every day,” said Magpul Industries Corporation Executive Vice President Duane Liptak. |
Is The Glaser Safety Slug Good for Self Defense?
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According to the Cor-Bon website, the Glaser Safety Slug “was designed in response to the possibility of having to use a handgun on an airplane by the Sky Marshals. The concerns at the time were over-penetration on soft tissue and ricochets on hard surfaces and possible excess penetration.” According to online sources, the Glaser was designed by Jack Canon, with the original loads produced under the banner of Deadeye Associates. In 2002 Cor-Bon purchased the company and has been manufacturing the ammunition ever since. |
NE: Nebraska prosecutor switches party after Dems criticize him
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The Nebraska prosecutor who declined to file charges after a white bar owner fatally shot a Black man during protests last spring has switched political parties after Democrats criticized his handling of the case.
Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine registered as a Republican on Wednesday. The Nebraska Democratic Party passed a resolution last month that said Kleine, who is white, “perpetuated white supremacy” with his comments about 22-year-old James Scurlock, who was shot and killed by Jake Gardner following a scuffle outside Gardner’s bar after the bar’s windows were shattered. |
NY: Local women's gun group recruits new members
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The Otsego County chapter of The Well Armed Woman, a national nonprofit organization that promotes the safe handling and use of firearms by women, is seeking new members.
Training and shooting practice is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Hartwick Rod and Gun Club.
“You hear a lot about women feeling that they’re helpless or defenseless,” said chapter leader Janet Kitchens. “The idea is to teach women that they don’t have to be. Our goal is to empower and educate women.” |
First Look: Viridian EON Red Dot Optics
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Viridian Weapon Technologies is adding two new sights to its EON Optics lineup. The EON 1x20 Red Dot and EON 1x35 Red Dot allow for rapid target acquisition in a robust and compact package. These new 2-MOA dots offer parallax-free precision at 100 yards and are covered by Viridian’s Limited Lifetime Warranty. |
Review: Grey Man Tactical Vehicle Seat Back Organizer
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Most people are familiar with the concept of a “Go Bag” or “Bug Out Bag.” The general concept is similar — a backpack, duffle bag or other portable container into which a number of essential items are stored in the event of emergency. First aid supplies, emergency shelter, critical tools, extra clothing; all of these are excellent items to include in such a bag. |
MS: Pandemic, protests, politics driving US gun sales
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From the countryside to the cities, Americans are engaged in a frenzy of gun-buying fueled by the pandemic, protests and politics.
Brenda Dumas, wearing ear protectors and adopting a shooter’s stance, takes aim at a cardboard target with her new gun.
“Fight,” commands the instructor at the Boondocks Firearms Academy in a suburb of Jackson, the largest city in the southern state of Mississippi. |
WY: Gun group's election activites probed
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The provision forbade law enforcement from arresting anyone claiming to have used self-defense in a homicide.
In order to arrest someone or begin the due process of a homicide investigation, prosecutors would first have to prove “beyond a reasonable doubt” that self-defense was not used.
“That’s a dangerous proposition,” said Oakley, noting that the uninquiring permissiveness of that provision could have given actual murderers a chance to escape the law, merely by using “self-defense” as a key word while the state gathered all the evidence – without a defendant present.
The immunity provision was taken out of the bill before the second draft emerged.
Ed.: Anti-gunner RINO pretending she isn't anti-gun. |
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| They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.— Benjamin Franklin Historical Review of Pennsylvania. [Note: This sentence was often quoted in the Revolutionary period. It occurs even so early as November, 1755, in an answer by the Assembly of Pennsylvania to the Governor, and forms the motto of Franklin's "Historical Review," 1759, appearing also in the body of the work. — Frothingham: Rise of the Republic of the United States, p. 413. ] |
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