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Buckshot vs Birdshot: Whats the Difference? Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The terms buckshot and birdshot are often used a lot when discussing the different types of shotgun ammo. Many new shooters are confused about the difference between them, and thats OK because we were all a little confused the first time we stepped up to the ammo counter.

.22 vs 9mm: Should It Be a Debate? Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
My first "real" gun was a Ruger 10/22, which shoots 22 long rifle, while my first concealed carry pistol was a Smith & Wesson 9mm Shield. My grandfather owns a varmint gun chambered in 22 Mag, which we often shot growing up.

The Selective Second Amendment: Far-Right Gun Rights Advocacy and the Hypocrisy of Felon Disarmament Laws Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
In conservative strongholds like Otero County and across New Mexico, the Second Amendment is often invoked as an absolute command: the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Cornyn Supports Bill to Prohibit State Excise Taxes on Firearms
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U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) cosponsored the Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act, which would prohibit states from implementing excise taxes on firearms and ammunition: Alongside President Trump, I was proud to champion provisions to reduce the federal suppressor tax to $0 as part of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, said Sen. Cornyn. This bill would take it a step further by ensuring blue states cant usurp Congressional intent and use state taxes to deter law-abiding Americans from exercising their Second Amendment right to purchase firearms and ammunition.

Abbott Is Right: The Second Amendment Still Applies at Protests Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Texas Governor Greg Abbott just did something rare in politics: he told the truth. Abbott reaffirmed a basic fact last week: law-abiding Texans have a constitutional right to carry firearms, even at protests. This should not be news. Its already the law, and its already your right.

The NRA and NORML Unite To Oppose the Federal Gun Ban for Marijuana Users
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A federal law enacted in 1968, 177 years after the ratification of the Second Amendment, makes it a felony, currently punishable by up to 15 years in prison, for an "unlawful user" of "any controlled substance" to receive or possess a firearm. It therefore aims to disarm millions of Americans who pose no plausible threat to public safety, including cannabis consumers who live in states that have legalized marijuana.

Major 2A Win: Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Lifetime Gun Ban for Non-Violent Felon Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A unanimous decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit just delivered one of the most important Second Amendment wins in yearsand it did so quietly, methodically, and on solid constitutional ground.

NE: Gun owners split on bill that would ban guns, other weapons in State Capitol Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Senators calling for more Capitol security gathered Monday afternoon to hear testimony on LB1237. The proposed bill would prohibit guns and other weapons like knives, brass knuckles and tasers from being brought into the State Capitol.

Massie recoils at Pirros vow to arrest anyone who enters DC with a gun
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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) bashed Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, over her vow to arrest anyone who entered Washington, D.C., with a firearm. In an appearance on Fox News, Pirro voiced a tough stance on gun possession amid a wider discussion on homicide and gun violence in the district. Massie took issue with her stance, specifically her vow to arrest anyone with a gun in the District.

MN Medical Examiner: Protester Pretti Death a Homicide; Libs Jam Gun Classes Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A local Fox News affiliate in Minneapolis is reporting that the Hennepin County, Minn., Medical Examiner has ruled the death of ICE protester Alex Pretti last month at the hands of two Border Patrol agents was a homicide.

5.56 vs. 5.7: Can a Pistol Cartridge Compete With a Rifle? Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Judging by its popularity in the U.S. today, the 5.56x45mm doesn't seem to have many competitors. However, some believe the 5.7x28mm is a worthy opponent despite these cartridges being created for different purposes.

Benelli M4 EXT Shotgun Announced Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Judging by its popularity in the U.S. today, the 5.56x45mm doesn't seem to have many competitors. However, some believe the 5.7x28mm is a worthy opponent despite these cartridges being created for different purposes.

Anti-Gun VA Democrats Waste No Time Pushing Gun Control Agenda Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
With Democrats controlling the Virginia Assembly and governors office, gun control is a high priority as the so-called party of gun prohibition is moving at least seven pieces of legislation, which Reason magazine says will infringe on the right to keep and bear arms.

OR House Bill to Modify Gun Permit Provisions of Measure 114 Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Oregon House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hear testimony today (Monday, Feb. 2) on House Bill 4145, described as modifying firearms permit provisions of Measure 114, which remains tied up in the state Supreme Court, and it is already drawing flak from the Oregon Firearms Federation (OFF).

Two Officers Shot, One Fatally, in Unprovoked Attack Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Two officers were shot, one fatally, Sunday morning in what Gwinnett County, Georgia, Police Chief J.D. McClure described as an unprovoked attack.

Report: Membership Surges in Leftist Gun Groups After Alex Pretti Shooting Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Membership in leftist gun groups is surging following the January 24, 2026, fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Several niche, left-leaning gun advocacy groups said that since the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, they can hardly keep up with the surging demand for firearms training, CNN reported.

The Second Amendment Failed Alex Pretti Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Alex Prettis killing at the hands of federal agents last week is an American tragedy. It has also exposed the fallacies and fault lines that shape how Americans live with widespread access to guns.

SD: Lawmakers stick to their guns in requiring enhanced permits to carry firearms at colleges Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Two efforts to expand firearms in South Dakota schools were rebuffed Monday, with a majority of lawmakers on the House Education Committee saying the states laws enhance Second Amendment rights and promote school safety.

MO: Missouri lawmaker introduces bill to prohibit red flag gun laws Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A Missouri lawmaker has introduced a bill that would prohibit any red flag gun laws from being enacted in the state. The legislation, filed by a Republican member of the House, would ban the court-ordered temporary seizure of firearms from individuals perceived as a threat.

Flux Defense Offers More Ways to Cheat in 2026 Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
It is time to cheat, and Flux Defense agrees. Flux has been one of my favorite companies in the gun industry for several years. The brand is built around the simple fact that handguns are hard to shoot.

Hornady Hypes Hot Rod .22 Creedmoor, Adds More Hunting Rounds for 2026 Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The big red H continues innovating, so it should come as no surprise that were seeing a host of new Hornady ammo products for 2026. The young .22 Creedmoor chambering gets supercharged, a fresh line of deer hunting ammo appears, and theres lots of loot for handloaders, too. We toured Hornadys bustling booth at SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas, and heres a look at the highlights.