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FL: Stand Your Ground Bill Still Moving In Senate
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A proposal that would change the burden of proof in stand your ground self-defense cases is holding on for dear life after nearly dissipating in the House. The bill is now slated to go to the Senate Rules Committee.

If approved by the committee during a meeting Thursday, the bill (SB 344), sponsored by Sen. Rob Bradley, R-Fleming Island, would be ready to go to the full Senate when the 2016 legislative session starts in January.

MT: Hunters Shoot Charging Grizzly Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Hunters shot a charging grizzly bear in Lewis and Clark National Forest last week, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

7 Curious Shotguns You Can Own Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Americans have a longstanding love affair with shotguns in all their glorious shapes and sizes. Be it a single-shot, double barrel, pump or semi-automatic, folks just can't seem to get enough of the flexibility and power these guns have to offer. But the really interesting thing about the shotgun market is the number of commercial models that push the limits of standard design.

Bush Goes After Clinton on Guns Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush on Monday went after Democratic rival Hillary Clinton on gun control in the wake of Friday's Planned Parenthood shooting in Colorado. "As a proud conservative, I believe strongly in the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners," Bush wrote in an op-ed published in The Iowa Republican.

NY: Christmas Gifts For Guns Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
With the success of the ENOUGH anti gun violence program in Albany NY the city of Amsterdam has called on Pastor Charlie Muller to help them run a program in their city. In 2009 the ENOUGH program and Pastor Charlie were recognized by the national FBI for it's success in shutting down gun violence in the Capital City of NY.

TX: Rice University Opts Out of Campus Carry Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Rice University in Houston announced this week they will opt out of campus carry laws and continue enforcing their ban of weapons on campus. The private university cannot be compelled to allow guns on campus, unlike state universities, after campus carry legislation passed in 2015.

PA: Deer Hunters Welcome New Focus Areas Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Rifle deer season began Monday morning in Pennsylvania. This year, the Pennsylvania Game Commission asked hunters to utilize their "Deer Hunter Focus Areas," and from what was seen today, hunters are embracing it.

Extremist Republican Rhetoric and the Planned Parenthood Attack Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
As we wait to learn more about the background and motivation of Robert Dear, the alleged murderer of three people at a Planned Parenthood facility in Colorado, anti-choice activists and pols are rushing to distance themselves from the terrible act. Senator Ted Cruz has ingeniously (if not very credibly) sought to place Dear in the camp of the hated liberal enemy.

Gardner: Zeal without knowledge Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
One translation of Proverbs 19:2 reads, "It is dangerous to have zeal without knowledge." I've known a few zealots in my time and have observed many more, mostly activists and politicians. At best, the ones I've known were very narrow minded, focused on and driven by an agenda of loosely laced ideological issues.

I don't support more guns in America: Ex-NYPD chief Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly said Monday he's against allowing civilians easier access to guns, even in the face of increased fear about a Paris-style terror attack in the United States. "I'm not totally in support of more guns," Kelly told CNBC's "Squawk Box," citing the accuracy rate in police-involved shootings within the NYPD as a reason to be wary of arming everyday Americans.

MA: FBI Offering Reward For Guns Missing From Worcester Armory
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The FBIs Boston Division is offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of weapons stolen from a Worcester armory earlier this month.

Sixteen weapons, including six M-4 rifles and ten M-11 pistols, were stolen on Saturday, November 14. Ten of the weapons, including all of the rifles, have been foundincluding three found by a homeless man in New York. Six of the M-11 pistols remain missing.

Police Union Wants NFL to Allow Concealed Carry at Stadiums
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More guns are needed at NFL games to keep fans safe, according to the nation's largest police union -- which recently asked the league commissioner to let certain firearms owners pack heat on Sundays.

The National Fraternal Order of Police has asked the NFL to lift its ban on fans carrying guns at games, at least for retired and off-duty law enforcement officers who hold permits to carry concealed weapons. In a letter to Commissioner Roger Goodell, FOP President Chuck Canterbury said armed cops are the best bet for stopping a terrorist attack inside a stadium.

PA: Allentown store owner Fires Shot at Would-be Robber
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Authorities say an Allentown shop owner foiled an attempted armed robbery Saturday by pulling his own gun.

Allentown police report two men walked into the Falcon Grocery at 120 W. Chew St. just before 6 p.m. Saturday. The owner told police he only saw one man as the second served as a lookout, according to police Capt. Bill Reinick.

With his semi-automatic handgun drawn, the first suspect demanded the store owner's money. The owner drew his gun and fired one shot, which missed the suspect, according to Reinick.

Both men ran from the store.

Guns, Police Badges Stolen from Fargo Officer's Home Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Fargo police are investigating a burglary in which three guns and police badges were stolen from a detective's home. Lt. Mike Mitchell says the theft was part of a rash of at least five home break-ins over the weekend in north Fargo. Mitchell says the thefts occurred east of University Drive between 21st and 32nd Avenues North.

Packing Guns in the Day Care Center Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The gun lobbys drive to extend the range of citizens with gun permits to the most vulnerable circles of society from college campuses to busy restaurants is now advancing on day care centers.

MA: Worchester to Partner with Other Communities for Gun Buyback Program
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Sixteen towns and cities in Central Massachusetts will participate in a gun buyback day Dec. 12 in honor of the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting, Mayor Joseph M. Petty announced Monday.

Part of Worcester's annual Goods for Guns program, the buyback will allow gun owners from any town to anonymously exchange their weapon for a gift card. Participating police departments include those in Worcester, Millbury, Grafton, Leicester, Southbridge, Oxford, Sturbridge, Northbridge and Webster, each of which will accept gun drop-offs. There were three drop-off sites last year.

CO: Suspect Shot by Aurora Police After Hitting Cop and Stealing Patrol Car Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
One person is dead after reportedly attacking an Aurora Police officer from behind, then leading officers on a chase that ended with an officer-involved shooting early Monday morning Aurora Police chased the suspect at speeds of up to 65 miles per hour, after an officer was struck from behind with a sharp object at I-225 and Alameda at approximately 3:43 a.m.

TX: Local Gunsmith on Handgun Open Carry Classes and His Craft Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Certified gunsmith and firearms licensing instructor Michael Shumaker, whose shop is located inside Star Arms, says he hasn't seen the new curriculum for teaching classes for obtaining an open carry permit that goes into effect in January.

The Deadly Rage of GOP Demagogues: The conservative movement is stoking extremismand its making matters much worse
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In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris, the head of the FBI James Comey made this statement:

We are not aware of any credible threat here of a Paris-type attack and we have seen no connection at all between the Paris attackers and the United States. The threat here focuses primarily on troubled souls in America who are being inspired or enabled online to do something violent for ISIL. We have stopped a lot of those people this year.

MA: No Bail for Man With Guns, Ammo Who Fled in Boat Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A Leicester man faced a judge Monday on weapons charges after an arsenal of unlicensed guns were found in his home. Dean Largesse, 32, sent police on a chase when they arrived to arrest him on domestic violence charges.

Guns on State Campuses Not the Answer
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Once the 2016 Florida legislative session begins Jan. 12, one of the first bills to hit the House floor for a vote will be a law allowing people 21 years and older to carry a gun onto Floridas 40 public college and university campuses as long as they have a legal concealed weapons permit. We urge House members to vote no. We also encourage the judiciary committee the bills next stop in the Senate to keep the bill from advancing to a floor vote.

CA: Film students cause 101 Fwy shut down with fake guns, LASD Says Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Students filming for a school project were arrested after officials said they caused panic when they were seen walking near the 101 Freeway with fake guns on Sunday. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said deputies and the California Highway Patrol were dispatched to the Cheseboro Road overpass on the 101 Freeway at about 5 p.m.

Kansas State High School Clay Target League Adds Six New Teams for 2016 Season Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Six Kansas high schools have approved teams to participate in the inaugural Kansas State High School Clay Target League's (KSSHSCTL) 2016 spring trapshooting season, which begins in April.

How This Startup Helps Predict The Best Times To Go Hunting And Fishing
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Sportsman Tracker, a Grand Rapids-based startup, wants to help hunters and fishers find the best locations and times to achieve results. To determine the best times to fish and hunt, Sportsman Tracker observes weather and moon patterns, which influences movement. Sportsman Tracker has apps available for iOS and Android so that hunters and fishers can determine the best times and locations while on-the-go. So far, Sportsman Trackers apps have been used for over 5 million predictions across 1.5 million locations since 2013.