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Majority Voters to Woke Crowd: Hands Off George Washington Monuments Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://lib	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The veteran Rasmussen polling firm is reporting that 27 percent of U.S. voters support a proposal in New York City to remove statutes of George Washington because he owned slaves. However, the overwhelming majority of likely voters say hands off the Father of the country. It is the latest indication that self-appointed progressives are out of touch with the mainstream.

Don't Let Politicians Use "Public Heath" to Justify More Gun Control
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The Senate Judiciary Committee recently held a hearing titled The Gun Violence Epidemic: A Public Health Crisis. Unsurprisingly, the focus of the Democratic-led hearing was how to further restrict the ability of law-abiding residents to protect themselves and their loved ones. This included discussion of constitutionally problematic red flag laws, widespread bans on so-called assault weapons, mandatory gun storage rules, and universal gun registration all in the name of protecting public health.

WA: Self-Defense Shooting In Kelso: Intended Victim Turns Tables on Assailants Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://lib	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
An altercation escalated when a man shot one of his attackers, as reported by the Cowlitz County Sheriffs Office. The incident occurred near Riverside Park on Thursday afternoon. Kelso Police detained a man found with a pistol near the scene, who admitted to shooting at two assailants.

ME: Maines Attorney General Signs Onto Amicus Brief Supporting Californias Large-Capacity Magazine Ban
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Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey has signed onto an amicus brief in favor of upholding Californias long-controversial ban on large-capacity magazines. As part of the most recent development in a legal saga dating back to 2017, Attorney General Frey has joined a cohort of nineteen states, plus the District of Columbia, in advocating for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of Californias ban.

Newly Proposed Bill Plots A Novel Attack On Americans Gun Rights
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Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine and Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico are taking a new approach to gun regulation with a recently introduced bill. The senators positioned their Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion (GOSAFE) Act, which was introduced in late November and would regulate the sale, transfer, and manufacture of gas-operated semi-automatic weapons, as regulations on especially dangerous mechanical features, according to the press release.

Judge Temporarily Stays Decision on Young Adults Gun Purchases
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A week after a federal district court judge ruled the prohibition on 18 to 20-year-old adults buying guns from federal firearms licensees (FFL) was ruled unconstitutional, the same judge stayed his own decision pending an appeal to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. The case Brown v. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) was filed by two West Virginia residents under the age of 21 named Steven Brown and Benjamin Weekley, the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), and West Virginia Citizens Defense League (WVCDL). It claimed that the law banning young adults under 21 was unconstitutional and did not stand up to the Bruin standard.

Crime in Americas Largest Outdoor Shooting Range Lies, Damned Lies, & Statistics Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://lib	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
In a press conference late last month, Chicagos progressive new mayor, Brandon Johnson, shifted the blame for the crime epidemic and migrant crisis plaguing his city on his predecessor, Lori Lightfoot (another Democrat), and on right-wing extremism. To be sure, Lightfoots tenure as mayor was marked by spiraling crime rates stunning even by hardened big-city standards.

Mark Hamill Pushes Assault Weapons Ban After UNLV Handgun Attack Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://lib	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Actor Mark Hamill pushed for an assault weapons ban Wednesday, just hours after a 67-year-old attacker killed three people at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) with a handgun. Gun-control group Newtown Action Alliance posted Hamills comments as part of its eleventh Annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence.

ME: Armed Food Truck Owner Shoots Knife-wielding Man Menacing Motorists: Cops
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A Maine food truck owner said he shot and injured a man in self-defense after the man wielded a knife at motorists and threatened to kill people ahead of a holiday parade in the New England town. You always anticipate dealing with danger in a certain way, but you never know how you will react or how it would play out until you actually live it. It all happened so fast but in slow motion at the same time, Addys food truck owner David Poto told Fox News Digital of the incident that unfolded on Dec. 1.

NRA has a Surprising Defender in its Free Speech Case Before Supreme Court: The ACLU
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In a case of politics making strange bedfellows, the National Rifle Association will be represented by frequent nemesis the American Civil Liberties Union in an appeal before the U.S. Supreme Court. The New York-based civil liberties group confirmed Saturday that it would provide legal representation for the gun-rights group in its First Amendment case against New Yorks Department of Financial Services even as it vigorously opposes nearly everything it stands for.

What to Know About Illinois Approaching Assault Weapons Ban Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://lib	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Gun owners face a Jan. 1 deadline to register their assault weapons with the state under Illinois assault weapons law. But between lawsuits and ongoing policymaking, the exact guns, accessories and ammunition covered under the Protect Illinois Communities Act remain unclear to many gun rights advocates, who point out that the ban includes some of the most popular models in the country.

WA: Seattle Reports Record 71st Homicide of 2023, Tying 1994 Record
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With a just a few weeks left in 2023, the city of Seattle has already tied with its deadliest year ever. The Seattle Police Department (SPD) confirmed with KOMO News Monday morning that the city has reached 71 homicides, tying the record of 71 homicides that were reported in 1994. Originally, SPD said there were 69 homicides in 1994, but said Monday detectives did some additional research and there were, in fact, 71 in that year.

Shoot Like A Girl/Safe LivinG Announces 2024 Schedule
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Remember that feeling of waiting for Santas sleigh to finally appear in the lineup of a Christmas parade? Thats how we NRA Women feel when we see the Shoot Like a Girl/Safe LivinG big rig pulling up to the various Bass Pro and Cabelas stores. Dedicated to educating women and their families about the importance of firearms safety, the semi-tractor trailer will allow attendees to gain experience in handling and shooting handguns, long guns and compound bows using their state-of-the-art technology.

The Real Dictators Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://lib	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Dictator (noun) - a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force. Last week, during a town hall meeting in Davenport, Iowa, Fox News commentator Sean Hannity asked former President Donald Trump if he planned to be a dictator.

New For 2023: Walther Arms PD380
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Walther Arms knows a thing or two about self-defense handguns as the manufacturer of one of the most famous concealed carry handgun in the world, the PPK. While the company still manufactures that iconic handgun, over the years, it has modernized its compact .380 ACP pistol line-up, with models like the PK380 and CCP M2 .380. New for 2023, Walther is introducing what it calls "covert carry re-imagined." It is the PD380, an update of Walther's PK380 platform using innovations developed for its PDP series of 9 mm Luger handguns.

Is SIG Sauers MCX an AR-15? Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://lib	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Lately, I have been addressing gun community questions that are frequently debated in the Guns.com warehouse. In the spirit of that, an interesting question arose on whether or not the SIG Sauer MCX is an AR-15 or not.

260 Remington vs 6.5 Creedmoor: Which is Best for the Average Shooter? Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://lib	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
There is a clear winner when we compare the 260 Remington vs 6.5 Creedmoor, but it's not for the reasons you might think. Both rounds have similar ballistics and fulfill a similar purpose, but there's an important reason why the 6.5 Creedmoor is the caliber, so many hunters and shooters choose.

Republicans Block Senate Semi-Auto Ban Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://lib	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
An attempt by Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) to resurrect and passby unanimous consenta Dianne Feinstein-sponsored bill banning so-called assault weapons failed Wednesday when Republicans objected.

Best Moose Cartridges: For Bringing Down Bullwinkle Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://lib	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Finding the best moose cartridge is a lot like finding a wife. Beauty is often in the eye of the beholder. Every moose hunter in North America is convinced that his or her rifle/cartridge combo is the best moose-killing machine in the woods.