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OH: Buckeye Firearms Association Wants Answers In Casey Goodson Jr. Shooting
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One of Ohio's most powerful gun rights organizations says Second Amendment supporters should demand answers about the shooting death of a Black man in Columbus.

Franklin County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Meade shot and killed 23-year-old Casey Goodson Jr. on Dec. 4, claiming he was waving a handgun. Goodson's family says he was holding a bag of sandwiches and unlocking the door of his home. Law enforcement says Meade never mistook a sandwich for a gun.

What are the reasons people in the US decide to buy their first gun?
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Some people are reluctant to own a firearm. They may be concerned about the possibility of someone in their household using the weapon unsafely. They may be concerned about it being stolen and misused. Or they may just have a limited understanding of how firearms work.

But an increasing number of people are buying firearms for the first time. And there are millions of people who buy firearms regularly and enjoy them--for many different reasons.

What are the factors that drive people to buy their first gun?

CA: Palo Alto looks to adopt safe-storage law for firearms Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Gun owners in Palo Alto would be required to keep their firearms safely secured or face penalties under a new law that the City Council is preparing to adopt.

TX: The Fifth Day of Christmas, Brought to You by Bloomberg and Beto-Backed Texas Lawmakers Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
NRA-ILA is counting down the legislative lumps of coal that anti-Second Amendment lawmakers in Texas are leaving in gun owners' stockings this year. The 2021 Texas legislative session is less than a month away. Please support NRA-ILA as we work with gun owners to STAND YOUR GROUND on your Second Amendment rights at the Capitol in Austin next year!

OR: Gun sales surge in Oregon amid pandemic, election
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In 2020, a growing number of Oregonians are buying guns and applying for permits to carry them outside of their homes. Gun advocates said that shows people are taking advantage of the second amendment. However, others worry that more people on the streets with guns may make people more unsafe.

Whatever the reason, tens of thousands of more Oregonians are buying guns this year compared to last. The state police have done over 400,000 background checks in 2020.

TX: National Rifle Association to keep 2021 annual meeting in Houston Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The NRA has booked the George R. Brown Convention Center for later in 2021 after previously scheduling the event for mid-May.

TX: Springer vs. Luther Debate NRA and Gov. Abbott Endorse Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Tuesday, Dec. 8 saw a debate between state congressman Drew Springer and former school teacher and salon owner Shelley Luther. Both candidates began the evening with opening monologues, starting with Shelley Luther. Luther discussed the importance of public school reform, the potential reduction of property taxes, taking care of our veterans, and standing up to the establishment.

DC: Rep.-elect Lauren Boebert blasts Democrats for trying to ban her from carrying gun at Capitol
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Rep.-elect Lauren Boebert, a gun-rights enthusiast, slammed an effort by House Democrats to ban lawmakers from carrying guns at the Capitol, pledging to fight back against any attempt to restrict her Second Amendment rights.

"The Democrats are always up for stripping away our Constitutional rights and feel threatened when we simply want to exercise those rights," Boebert told Fox News Wednesday. "I carry a firearm to protect myself and want to exercise my right to do so in one of the most dangerous cities in America. They want to take that right away from me. I look forward to helping make sure they can't."

OR: Investigation concludes fatal John Day shooting was self-defense Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The investigation of a fatal shooting in John Day supported the initial findings that the act was in self-defense Grant County District Attorney Jim Carpenter announced in a Dec. 16 press release he will not pursue charges against Lloyd N. Leach, 86, for shooting and killing Patrick L. Duignan, 34, Sept. 22 at an apartment on Southwest First Avenue in John Day.

OH: If Ohio lawmakers pass 'Stand your Ground' gun bill, will Gov. Mike DeWine sign it? Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
In the final moments of the legislative year, Ohio lawmakers could dramatically expand where residents can fire a gun in self-defense without retreating first. Often called "stand your ground" laws, the proposed changes would eliminate the duty to retreat before using force in self-defense, defense of another person or defense of certain property.

The best taser Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
If youre looking for self-defense but dont want to carry a firearm, a taser is probably your best choice. You dont need to get up close and personal like you do with a stun gun, and unlike pepper spray, theres no risk of blowback or wind dispersal.

KY: Kentucky grand jury decides not to indict protester accused of pointing gun at motorist
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A Kentucky grand jury has decided not to indict a woman on wanton endangerment charges after she was accused of pointing a gun at a motorist in September

The Jefferson County grand jury found there was not enough evidence to invalidate 34-year-old Robin Ash's claim of self-defense, according to the county prosecutor's office.

Ash was participating in the protests surrounding Breonna Taylor the Black woman killed by police officers in her home in March when both Ash and the motorist pointed guns at each other, according to Kentucky Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression co-chair Tyra Walker.Walker witnessed the encounter after a protest at Attorney General Daniel Cameron's office.

Dad with a Family Meets Robber with a Machete Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
We start with a news report from KRQE NEWS13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Your family is in the car with you. You stop at your local bank to use the walk-up ATM. The sun is low in the sky as you walk back to the car with your cash. That is when a stranger runs up to you. The stranger has a machete in his hands and tells you to give him the cash. He waves the knife at you and you back up.

News Media Fears Ammon Bundy May be Right
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One latest example comes out of a Nampa based newspaper. You can click on a link here. Political activist Ammon Bundy is recommending people prepare for rough times ahead. Hes called a conservative activist by the writers of the story. Im not sure all of these labels are accurate. He was more than willing to meet members of Black Lives Matter. He was vilified by many old allies on the right. Yet, he explained he wanted to know why they were taking to the streets. Its a fair question. People who believe theyre aggrieved could solve at least some issues by having a dialogue. Or its at least worth a try.

Black And Up In Arms Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
DEMBY: Just a heads up, y'all - this is a story about guns, and so you're going to hear some guns being fired in parts of it. (SOUNDBITE OF GUN FIRING) UNIDENTIFIED GUN INSTRUCTOR: So...

OH: Dayton Mayor Calls For Lawmakers To Reject 'Stand Your Ground' Bill Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley wants lawmakers to shelve a bill that would remove restrictions for using lethal force in self-defense. The so-called "Stand Your Ground" bill, SB383, is moving its way through the legislature with the chance of passing before the end of the month.

AZ: Judge dismisses charge against ex-Mesa police officer who shot unarmed man outside bar
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A judge dismissed the criminal charge against a former Mesa police officer who shot an unarmed man during a struggle to arrest him outside a bar in December 2019.

Nathan Chisler shot Randy Sewell after responding to reports of drunk and disorderly patrons at Ojos Locos Sports Cantina in Mesa on Dec. 6, 2019. Chisler was charged in June with aggravated assault for the shooting and was fired from the police force shortly after.

Six Best Revolvers for Home Defense
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As more and more people buy handguns for self-defense, revolvers have experienced a surge in popularity. And that has led to a lot of talk about a revolver resurgence, which is kind of amusing to serious revolver fans for whom the wheelgun never went away. While a lot of the surge is due to folks purchasing small, super-light revolvers for concealed carry, sometimes overlooked is how good revolversparticularly mid- to full-size onescan be for home defense.

OH: Ohio lawmakers discussing additional 'stand your ground' rights for gun owners Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Gun owners could be allowed to fire their weapons in public without the "duty to retreat," if they feel their lives are in danger, under two bills being reviewed by Ohio lawmakers during the final days of the legislative session. "For those of us who obey the law, we need to take steps to protect ourselves," said Rob Sexton, with the Buckeye Firearms Association.