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Arming Toddlers and The "Kinder-Guardians" Program: A Shamefully Bad Idea
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Recently the comedian Sacha Baron Cohen (the same creator of Borat, Bruno, and Ali G) released the first episode of his new Showtime series called Who Is America? where he poses as an Israeli "anti-terror" expert, Col. Erran Morad. The first episode has caused a lot of controversy, and for good reason: Several well-known gun rights advocates proclaim their support of arming children in school to "stop bad guys," even going so far as advocating for arming toddlers via a fictitious "Kinder-Guardian" program presented by Cohen's character.

Convenience Store Owner Who Killed Thief Sentenced To 8 Years In Prison ~ VIDEO
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KOMO TV 4 in Seattle, Washington reports 01-23-19 in Spanaway, the results of a March 16 convenience store owner shooting a shoplifter. In March 2016, an individual was a shoplifting suspect at the Pacific Quick Shop and trying to flee from the store. This was a month after the owners wife was wounded by an armed would-be robber when she and the robber exchanged gunfire. Those robbery suspects were caught.

TN: New Bill Would Expand Stand Your Ground Gun Rights Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A Tennessee lawmaker recently introduced new stand your ground legislation that would strengthen protections for those who use deadly force to defend themselves from civil or criminal prosecution. Republican Representative Bruce Griffey introduced HB409 in the Tennessee General Assembly on Thursday, January 31.

Here's Why Sheriffs In Washington State Are Now Receiving Death Threats Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich said he refused to enforce Washington State's latest gun control law, I-1639. According to the Sheriff's office, a person called into Crime Stoppers to report a threat made on Facebook. "Sheriff Knezovich is going to get a bullet in his skull," the post allegedly read. The caller also said he'd shoot anyone who disagrees with I-1639.

Washington State County Sheriff Nullifies State Statutes Gun Grab Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Another lawman in the State of Washington has gone on the record refusing to enforce a recently enacted state statute that infringes substantially on the right of the people of that state to keep and bear arms as protected by the Second Amendment.

Gun Rights Group Continues to Secure Promises of no Enforcement of Seven-Round Limit From Prosecutors
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At the behest of a gun rights group, prosecutors in Western New York have reiterated their position on enforcing the SAFE Acts seven-round limit. The unanimous position is, simply, there will be no enforcement of the state law. 2AWNY, a group dedicated to supporting Second Amendment rights, earlier this year contacted district attorneys in Western New York, including Genesee, Orleans, Wyoming and Livingston counties, about whether they would immediately be halting enforcement of the SAFE Act seven-round limit.

WA: Lewis County Meets With Advocates Urging Sanctuary County Status on Gun Initiative
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Lewis County commissioners turned sympathetic ears toward citizens who gathered Monday to urge them to disregard the gun regulations passed by Washington voters last fall but its unclear if the commissioners plan to take action on the groups proposed ordinance to declare a sanctuary county. It disturbs me that there seems to be a continuing movement toward taking these basic civil rights away from us, said county commissioner Bobby Jackson. While we dont agree with the law, as county commissioners we are bound to uphold the law.

CT: Connecticut Dem Introduces 50 Percent Tax on Ammunition, Calling it 'Public Health Measure'
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A Democratic Connecticut state legislator introduced a bill on Monday that would raise the tax on ammunition in the state by 50 percent, prompting an immediate condemnation by the National Rifle Association (NRA) and concerns from legal observers that the legislation would be unconstitutional. In a video uploaded to Twitter, Rep. Jillian Gilchrest, a freshman legislator from Hartford, said that a companion bill was being introduced in the state Senate by fellow freshman Democrat Will Haskell. (Haskell, at age 22, became Connecticut's youngest-ever elected legislator last year.)

California Democrats Unite to Strengthen Gun Control Laws Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
DEMOCRATIC California lawmakers joined former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona Monday to announce the creation of a gun violence working group. The group, comprised of 16 members of both the state Assembly and state senate, met with Giffords, who survived a mass shooting in 2011, for a roundtable before they held the press conference.

OH: Roughly 30 guns Stolen from Broadview Heights Shop
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Roughly 30 guns have been stolen from a shop in Broadview Heights. The Bureau for Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms confirms the robbery happened early Tuesday morning at Stonewall Limited Gun Shop on Industrial Pky. ATF is leading the investigation along with local police forces. This is the second time in less than a year Stonewall has been targeted: Last July, 23 firearms were taken from the same store.

12 New Guns to See at the 2019 Great American Outdoor Show
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Youve been hearing and reading about this years new guns for a month. If you want to see them up close, handle them and get information directly from their manufacturers, plan a road trip to Harrisburg, Pa., to visit the Great American Outdoor Show. Continuing at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex until Feb. 10, the Great American Outdoor Show fills 650,000 square feet of floor space with more than 1,100 exhibitors from the hunting, shooting and outdoor industry.

FL: It's Empowering- Sisters Shoot it for Themselves at Woman-only Gun Event Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Im not going to lie I did feel uneasy at the sight of so many white people strapped with guns of all shapes and sizes. Its a chilly 6am start at the Cecil Payne Shooting Range in Florida, western Johannesburg, where Gun Owners of SA invited City Press to a woman-only gun event last Saturday.

NM: Armstrong Bill To Keep Guns From Domestic Violence Offenders Heads To Full House For Vote
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Rep. Debbie Armstrongs bill to keep guns out of the hands of domestic violence offenders, HB 87, is headed to a vote by the full House of Representatives after it passed the House Judiciary Committee Monday, 9-4. When a gun is present in a situation of domestic violence, it is five times more likely that a woman will be killed, Armstrong said. HB 87 is a common-sense way to reduce gun violence in New Mexico.

CA: New California Gov. Newsom Makes Early Gun Crackdown Push Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Gun control activists in California have found a good friend in the states new governor, Gavin Newsom. In his first few weeks in office, Newsom has quickly moved to reduce the number of Californians with firearms and given activists hope that a number of measures vetoed by former Gov. Jerry Brown will once again see the light of day.

TN: Bill would Allow Firefighters, EMT to Carry Guns on the Job Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A state lawmaker says safety is on the line for firefighters and EMTs who help people every day. State Rep. Clay Doggett (R-Pulaski) wants them to carry guns to protect themselves. Firefighters risk their lives every day. It comes with the job.

FL: WHO AM I? Police Say He Stole Two Firearms from Jacksonville Gun Shop Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Police are hoping you can help solve who broke into an Eastern Carolina gun store last month and made off with two firearms. Jacksonville police say Armageddon Armory on North Marine Boulevard was burglarized back on January 22nd. Surveillance cameras caught the man inside the business and police released some of those photos today.

TX: San Antonio-New Braunfels Sen. Donna Campbell Files Bill to Let Texans Pack Heat in Church Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition. Texas Sen. Donna Campbell, whose district includes New Braunfels and North Bexar County, has filed a bill that would let Texans carry firearms in houses of worship. However, her bill doesn't disallow churches from posting signs that prohibit weapons on their premises.

This Week on Shooting USA The NRA World Shooting Championship Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Its the competition to find the best at everything that goes bang. The NRA World Shooting Championship adds the scores from many different shooting disciplines to find the best all-around shooting champion. Plus, the Crockett rifles from Tennessee that armed Andrew Jacksons Militia on his way to stop the British in New Orleans. Then, John and JP finish the budget rifle accuracy build.

More Self-Defense Gun Stories
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Responsible gun owners defended themselves, but you didn't hear it in the news. Instructor Elizabeth Hautman joins host Rob Morse to talk about four recent examples.

First story- Do you have a firearm nearby at night?
Second story- Are you armed at your store in the early evening?
Third story- Are you armed when youre working in a restaurant?
Fourth story- Are you armed when when you are out shopping in the morning?

These gun owners survived a lethal threat. What would you do? Text and podcast available at the link. (24 minutes)

Why Do Dem Lawmakers Target Wrong People in Gun Control Push? Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Across the landscape this winter, lawmakers from Sarasota to San Francisco and Seattle are pressing for more gun control laws that opponents are uniformly labelling as extreme if not unconstitutional, and the proponents of these lawsuniformly Democratsare getting a pass from the press when they offer the explanation that these new measures will reduce crime by keeping guns out of the wrong hands.

OK: Man Reportedly Shot in Self-Defense During Dispute at North Tulsa Apartment Complex Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Tulsa police are putting the pieces together after what was described as a drunken dispute escalated into a shooting Tuesday afternoon. Shots were reported at the Newton Manor apartment complex in the 3300 block of East Newton Street about 4 p.m. Tuesday, and responding police officers found a man who had been shot once in the arm, Sgt. Tim Lewandowski said.

California Democrats Unite to Strengthen Gun Control Laws Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
DEMOCRATIC California lawmakers joined former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona Monday to announce the creation of a gun violence working group. The group, comprised of 16 members of both the state Assembly and state senate, met with Giffords, who survived a mass shooting in 2011, for a roundtable before they held the press conference.

SD: Siouxland Sheriff Comments on New Constitutional Carry Law in South Dakota Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Right now in order to open carry a firearm in the state of South Dakota, you dont need a permit. But in order to carry a concealed firearm, you do. Starting this summer, that will change. During this years legislative session, Gov. Kristi Noem signed a measure allowing residents in the state to carry concealed pistols without a permit. The law will take effect July 1.

U.S. to Push D.C. Gun Cases into Federal Court as Washington Struggles with a 40 Percent Murder Spike
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Scores of D.C. defendants will be prosecuted for federal gun crimes rather than face local charges in the next year as part of a citywide crackdown on felons caught illegally possessing a firearm and repeat violent offenders, four officials briefed on the plan said. With homicides in the District climbing 40 percent last year and still rising, federal prosecutors goal is to bring all felon-in-possession gun cases to U.S. District Court instead of D.C. Superior Court, according to the people briefed on the plan.

Senate Education Committee to Take up School-safety Bill Allow Teachers to Carry Concealed Weapons
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The Senate Education Committee will take up a school-safety bill next week that would allow trained classroom teachers to carry guns as school guardians. The bill (SPB 7030) is a follow-up to a safety law that the Legislature passed last year after the mass shooting at Broward Countys Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School occurred that killed 17 people. The law included creating the Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program, which allowed guardians --- school personnel whose primary job duties are outside the classroom --- to be armed.

IN: Democrats Want to Get Hearings on Gun Laws
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The topic of guns is back at the Statehouse with House Democrats and community groups pushing Monday for an open discussion on firearms regulations. I support the Second Amendment, and I support common-sense measures to reduce gun violence, said Rep. Carey Hamilton, D-Indianapolis. She and fellow members of her caucus have authored several bills to tighten state gun laws, but House Republicans who control the committees have not given them hearings. Instead, the GOP is considering reducing fees for gun permits and letting people carry guns to church even if the property also houses a school.

Senate Education Committee to Take up School-safety Bill Allow Teachers to Carry Concealed Weapons
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The Senate Education Committee will take up a school-safety bill next week that would allow trained classroom teachers to carry guns as school guardians. The bill (SPB 7030) is a follow-up to a safety law that the Legislature passed last year after the mass shooting at Broward Countys Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School occurred that killed 17 people.
The law included creating the Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program, which allowed guardians --- school personnel whose primary job duties are outside the classroom --- to be armed.

A Visit to a NYC Firing Range to Hear From Gun Owners Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The entrance to the Seneca Sporting Range in Ridgewood, Queens is marked by a discreet sign, which sits above a gray door to a gray building. Nothing about the entrance says, come on in. But on one recent weeknight visit, the door was open and receiving visitors. And that's where Angel Avila, a long-time member of the range, was ready for a conversation on handguns.