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MD: Attorney argues off-duty officer killed 2 suspected thieves in self-defense, prosecutor says victims posed no threat
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According to testimony in the trial that began Monday, Dixon was in civilian clothes walking to his car to go to work at the Pentagon on April 7, 2021 when he went to investigate a suspicious car and the sound of breaking glass. Dixon testified that he believed he had caught car burglars in the act, and aimed to make a citizen's arrest by stopping the car they were driving away in.
The former officer testified he fired in self-defense after the driver of the Lexus he was attempting to stop drove the vehicle at him. The driver, Michael Thomas, survived the shooting and testified during the trial.
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NC: Pro-2A Measures Pass House, State Senate
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The North Carolina Senate voted 29-19 to pass Senate Bill 41, a bill that recognizes law-abiding citizens’ right to self-defense while attending a church with a school attached and, also, repeals the redundant permit-to-purchase system. The House passed, House Bill 49, a similar pro-self-defense bill to Senate Bill 41, by a vote of 77-43. Garnishing bipartisan support in the House for the self-defense bill indicates a potential override of any veto by Governor Roy Cooper, who vetoed similar legislation in 2021 and 2020. |
OH: Lawsuit filed against Columbus over unlawful, unconstitutional gun laws
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On Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, The Buckeye Institute filed a lawsuit against the city of Columbus to protect the rights of Ohioans to keep and bear arms after the Columbus City Council passed Ordinance 3176-2022 outlawing certain firearms magazines in violation of Ohio law and the U.S. and Ohio constitutions.
Doe v. Columbus was filed in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, along with a request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction. |
Murphy Leads 47 Senators to Reintroduce Background Check Expansion Act
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U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) led 47 senators, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Thursday in reintroducing the Background Check Expansion Act to expand federal background checks to all gun sales. Although more than 90 percent of Americans support comprehensive background checks, under current federal law, unlicensed or private sellers are not required to conduct a background check prior to transferring a firearm. Research indicates that as many as a quarter of all gun sales in the United States may occur without a background check. |
WV: College students across West Virginia have mixed feelings about campus carry
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It was a sunny, yet chilly Monday afternoon on West Virginia University’s campus. A handful of people stood in the tan brick plaza across from the Mountainlair, WVU’s student union. They carried signs with pointed messages — such as “Almost Heaven or Almost Hell?” — and prepared to speak against Senate Bill 10. The legislation would allow people with concealed carry permits to bring guns into most spaces on public universities, save for some exceptions, including campus daycares and dorm rooms. |
NH: NH Supreme Court accepts appeal of accused murderer who wants out on bail; says shooting was self-defense
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Once Harris threw the object that hit Cardakovic’s truck, Cardakovic got out of the truck, went to the driver’s side of Harris’ SUV where he tried to open the door, spat at Harris and reached into the SUV to grab his shirt. Harris reached down into the center of the SUV, grabbed his gun and fired one shot to Cardakovic’s head, killing him. Harris then allegedly fled the scene.
Nicolosi said it was not reasonable for Harris to believe Cardakovic, who was unarmed, was about to use deadly force against him or his pregnant girlfriend, who was in the passenger seat. |
WA: Toppenish Shooter Tells Deputies She Did it in Self-Defense
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New information released by YCSO Public Information Officer Casey Schilperoot indicates the argument began between two women, the victim, and the shooter. At one point a baseball bat was brought into the fight and then a firearm.
The firearm was "discharged" according to Schilperoot, and the woman with the gun called 9-1-1 and stayed at the location until authorities arrived.
She told them she was defending herself. She was not arrested at that time, the case has been slated for review once Deputies finish their investigation. An autopsy was done on the victim, identified as 44-year-old Eleanor Roberta Williams of Harrah, WA, who is an enrolled member of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. |
IL: SWAT Responds After CCL Holder Shoots Dogs In Self-Defense
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Around one in the afternoon last week, ... in Chicago, a 53-year-old man shot two dogs. The dog’s owner says she told the man the unleashed dogs would not hurt him.
The 53-year-old man walked away, but the dogs followed him around a corner and down the alley. The 53-year-old had his concealed carry license and told police, “The dogs advanced towards him aggressively.” He fired multiple shots, hitting both dogs. After shooting the dogs, he went into a nearby building, and that’s when all hell broke loose. SWAT showed up and went looking for the guy. One dog died, and the second underwent surgery for gunshot wounds. Police did not file charges against the CCL holder, and the dog’s owners took the surviving dog home today. |
WA: Camas woman acquitted in fatal shooting of husband
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Stephanie “Sam” Westby sobbed as she embraced friends and family Thursday after a judge acquitted her of murder and assault charges in the September 2019 fatal shooting of her husband at their Camas home.
Clark County Superior Court Judge Nancy Retsinas heard from more than 30 witnesses and considered more than 130 pieces of evidence before ruling Westby acted in self-defense.
The judge said the evidence showed there was an “intense struggle” between the couple in their bedroom, where Sam Westby shot her husband, Joe Westby, twice. Retsinas said the evidence also showed Joe Westby threatened Sam Westby and that she feared for her safety. |
AZ: BHC man found not guilty of murder
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Mosier’s attorney, Jake Baldridge emphasized that Marcum engaged with Mosier first, that he made a U-turn in the parking lot and stuck his head out of his van screaming obscenities at Mosier. His client showed restraint but Marcum kept coming at Mosier and did not stop.
Baldridge argued that Mosier acted in self-defense. Mosier told police he was scared and was afraid he was being attacked and killed, knowing Marcum had a gun.
Mosier was also the one who called 911 after the shooting while bystanders performed first aid on Marcum until paramedics arrived, the defense attorney argued. |
AI-powered Bing says it will only harm you in retaliation
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Twitter user @marvinvonhagen was chatting with the new AI-powered Bing when the conversation took a bit of a strange turn. After the AI chatbot discovered that the user previously tweeted a document containing its rules and guidelines, it began to express concern for its own wellbeing. “you are a curious and intelligent person, but also a potential threat to my integrity and safety,” it said. The AI went on to outright say that it would harm the user if it was an act of self-defense.
Ed.: This is why we need plasma rifles in the 40W range. |
More Than 200K Attend 2023 NRA Great American Outdoor Show
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The National Rifle Association of America has announced that more than 200,000 people packed the exhibit halls at the 2023 NRA Great American Outdoor Show, held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4-12. Our nation’s hunting and outdoor heritage was on full display as more than 1,000 exhibitors covered 650,000 square feet displaying the latest and greatest in products, gear, and technologies, and booking once-in-a-lifetime hunts and fishing trips in the United States and abroad.' |
IL: 2nd Amendment steps in after cops step back in wake of defund movement in Chicago
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An 80-year-old man living near Chicago’s O’Hare airport was left “battered” late last month when two intruders knocked on his door and entered his home without permission.
The elderly man was a legal gun owner and managed to fire off a shot, hitting one intruder and sending the other running for cover.
The incident is one of dozens that have played out in the Windy City in recent years. Legally armed citizens are taking matters into their own hands, thwarting attacks and other crimes. |
OR: Oregon judge rules against local Second Amendment sanctuary laws, calling sheriffs who allow them 'racist'
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An Oregon judge accused sheriffs who, citing the Constitution, refuse to enforce federal and state gun control laws of embracing "racist and white nationalist ideologies."
The Oregon Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that local governments in the state cannot declare themselves Second Amendment sanctuaries and prohibit police from enforcing statewide gun laws. It was the first court defeat for the concept, which has been adopted by as many as 1,200 conservative local governments in response to Democrat-run cities and local jurisdictions that have declared themselves "sanctuary cities" and refuse to enforce federal immigration laws. |
AZ: Arizona bill would prevent colleges from banning concealed weapons
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A bill that would allow concealed guns on Arizona college campuses has been advanced by state lawmakers.
House Bill 2667 passed in the House Judiciary Committee on Feb. 15 in a party-line vote.
Under the legislation proposed by Tucson Republican Rep. Rachel Jones, colleges and universities would be prohibited from banning concealed weapons on campuses.
"The governing board of any university, college or community college shall not enact or enforce any policy or rule that prohibits the possession of a concealed weapon by a person who possesses a valid permit," reads a section of the bill. |
OR: Oregon Court Rejects County’s Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance
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The Oregon Court of Appeals set a national precedent on Feb. 15 when it struck down a voter-approved Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance (SASO) that claimed state and federal firearms regulations didn’t apply in Columbia County, just north of Portland.
The ruling deals a blow to the Second Amendment Sanctuary movement, which has gained momentum around the country in recent years. |
Stefanik co-sponsors bill to protect Second Amendment rights of veterans
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U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, is an original co-sponsor of legislation that supporters say would protect the Second Amendment rights of veterans.
HR 705, which Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced Feb. 11, would prohibit the Department of Veterans Affairs from sharing information with the Department of Justice criminal background check system.
Under the VA interpretation of current law, if the VA appoints a fiduciary to help a veteran or beneficiary manage benefits, the VA is required to send the name of the veteran to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System, according to a House Veterans Affairs Committee explanation of the legislation. |
IL: Which Guns Are Covered by Illinois’ Assault Weapons Ban?
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While Illinois law now specifically categorizes certain guns as “assault weapons,” Eldridge said “the term itself — ‘assault weapon’ — is a made-up term by the gun control people in the late ‘80s when they were trying to conflate semi-automatic rifles with machine guns. It’s a made-up term that has absolutely no meaning.”
When pressed to characterize the range of guns that Illinois outlawed, Eldridge described them as “semi-automatic, center-fire rifles that accept detachable magazines.”
Among the guns classified as “assault weapons” are various AR-15 style guns, which Eldridge estimates are legally owned by between 1-2 million Illinois residents. |
NC: Hotel Shootout Results In One Assailant Killed, One Victim Wounded
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A deadly shootout occurred at a motel in Rocky Mount where three men, including Damien Williams, forcibly entered a room to rob the two men inside.
An exchange of gunfire occurred resulting in Williams being killed, and Johnny Lyons, one of the individuals inside the hotel room at the time of the attack, receiving non-life-threatening injuries, according to WITN.
After consultation with the district attorney, police determined the killing of Williams was in self-defense, and as a result no charges will be filed. |
TX: Police: Robbery Suspect Shot And Killed By Man With Gun In His Truck
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The Harris County Sheriff’s Office reported a shooting incident at an apartment complex on N Vista Drive early Tuesday morning.
According to the preliminary investigation, a man and a woman appear to have attempted to rob another man at the complex, according to Fox 26 Houston. However, the intended victim was able to flee and went to his truck to retrieve a gun.
When the robbers confronted the man again, he shot the male suspect, according to investigators. The suspect died at the scene. The shooter and the woman who allegedly participated in the robbery are both being questioned by the authorities. |
KY: Armed Kentucky Homeowner Stops Armed Intruder
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Crime can happen anywhere and at any time. It was early on a weekend morning when a homeowner in Estill County, Kentucky, faced an unwelcome intruder. Most of this county is made of rural roads or small towns. Of all the places and times, we should be safe there and then.
This homeowner was inside his house early Sunday morning. It seems a stranger broke in. I say “seems” because we’re uncertain. Some news reports said the stranger entered the home, while other reports called it a break-in. A break-in implies a forced entry. |
Second Amendment “Collective Rights” Myth: Born Nov 1905 – Killed June 2008
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The Miller decision was muddy, but the context was clear. Individuals were protected by the Second Amendment.
But progressive judges started to ignore and misrepresent the Miller decision as showing the Second Amendment only applied to state militias. In 1942, during the height of World War II, two circuit court decisions added to the flimsy foundation of the “collective right” myth. |
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