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Painful Lies and Boring Facts About Being Armed Submitted by: Robert Morse Website: http://slowfacts.wordpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
It is easier for us to recognize the false-claims of gun-control if we have a sense of proportion and perspective. Then we can recognize when we turn a small problem into a larger one. First, do no harm.

MI: Gun group: Republican leader bowing down to Dems by holding hearing on gun control bills
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A Michigan gun rights group says the states top Republican is giving into the demands of Democrats who are calling for stricter gun laws.

Mike Shirkey bowing down to the demands of anti-gun Senate Democrats while letting pro-gun bills languish in his chamber is completely uncalled for and an affront to law-abiding Michiganders, said Brenden Boudreau, Executive Director of Great Lakes Gun Rights, the Michigan nonprofit and affiliate of the National Assoc. for Gun Rights.

Republican Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, promised Senate Democrats in 2019 that red flag gun bills would get a committee hearing. Almost three years later, Shirkey and Democrats are saying a committee hearing on the bills will happen soon.

Poll: Majority of American Adults Want Stricter Enforcement of Existing Gun Laws Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A poll conducted by Rasmussen Reports shows that 63 percent of American adults believe the country needs stricter enforcement of existing gun laws. The poll of American Adults was conducted January 30-31, 2022.

Meet The Smith & Wesson Model 640: The Best Revolver For Self Defense?
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The Smith & Wesson Model 640 is a classic revolver that is widely respected for self-defense purposes. While it might not get the respect of say a Glock 19, it could very easily save your life: The American firearm company Smith & Wesson is one of the best-known firearm manufacturers not only in the United States but also worldwide. And its not hard to see why the company has nearly 170 years of experience behind it, plenty of time to perfect the firearm.

PODCAST: An Inside Look at BFAs Lineup of Firearm and Self-Defense Training Classes Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Keep and Bear Radio podcast is hosted on Podbean and is also available on Apple, Google, Spotify, iHeartRadio and many other platforms. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear every episode.

Moment by Moment as You Shoot an Armed Robber at Work
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We start with this news story out of Rock Island, Illinois and covered by the local Quad-City Times newspaper. Youre working behind the counter at a smoke shop and corner store. It is early in the evening when three men run inside. They are wearing hoodies, but everyone wears hoodies. They are wearing masks, but lots of your customers wear masks. They point a gun at you, and that gets your attention.

IA: Muscatine County becomes 34th Iowa Second Amendment Sanctuary County
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On Monday, Muscatine County became the 34th county in the state to become a Second Amendment Sanctuary County when the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to accept the resolution. During the meeting, there was no public input from any community members. Before the vote, each supervisor discussed their feelings on the resolution and reported receiving an overwhelming number of messages supporting Muscatine County becoming a Sanctuary County.

MD: Baltimore Bi-Partisan Group Pushes for Tougher Gun Laws Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Everyone agrees the city has seen too many shootings and too many murders. Tuesday a bi-partisan group from the city will head to Annapolis to have their voices heard.

IA: Senate Committee To Debate Guns-In-Parking-Lots Bill Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A bill that would override business policies that prevent employees from having guns in their vehicles in the company parking lot has cleared initial review in the Iowa Senate. Senator Jason Schultz, a Republican from Schleswig, is the bills sponsor.

Mayoral Myth ExposedMost States Have Preemption Laws Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Bruce Harrell, the recently-installed mayor of Seattle, tried to invent a myth when he told reporterswithout challengethat Washington is one of a handful of states with a firearms preemption statute, a claim that is demonstrably false.

Connecticuts Democrat Governor Unveils Multi-Million Dollar Gun Control Push Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) unveiled a $64 million package focusing on law enforcement and gun control on Monday. Everytown for Gun Safety ranks Connecticut as having the fifth most stringent gun control laws in the country, but Lamont wants to make them even more stringent.

Missouri Supreme Court Hears arguments on 'Second Amendment Act'
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The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday about the constitutionality of a gun law with $50,000 penalties for local law enforcement if they enforce federal laws. Republican Gov. Mike Parson signed HB 85, called the Second Amendment Preservation Act, into law last June. The law prohibits state and local cooperation with federal officials to enforce any laws, rules, orders or actions violating the Second Amendment rights of Missourians. It also creates civil liability and monetary damages of $50,000 per occurrence when the law is violated.

Professor Says Second Amendment is an Excuse for Whites to Kill Blacks Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Nothing gives progressives a greater sense of purpose than finding racism in everything America holds dear. The Second Amendment is no exception. Lefties have a proud history of attacking the Second Amendment for its allegedly racist origins.

Bill to Add Firearms Exemptions to Idaho Emergency Laws Moves Forward Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Senate State Affairs Committee of the Idaho Legislature advanced a bill on Monday exempting guns from the states laws around disaster declarations, sending it to the floor for a full vote. Senate Bill 1262 adds protections for firearms, ammunition and related components during a declared disaster emergency and establishes firearm-related commerce and business as essential services.

Gun Group: Republican Leader Bowing down to Dems by Holding Hearing on Gun Control Bills Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A Michigan gun rights group says the states top Republican is giving into the demands of Democrats who are calling for stricter gun laws. Mike Shirkey bowing down to the demands of anti-gun Senate Democrats while letting pro-gun bills languish in his chamber is completely uncalled for and an affront to law-abiding Michiganders, said Brenden Boudreau, Executive Director of Great Lakes Gun Rights,

GA: Georgia Republicans Up in Arms for More Flexible Gun Control Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The State General Assembly is working through multiple bills that could spell more relaxed gun control for Georgians and an even deeper partisan divide. With the Governor's support, State Republicans are pushing five different bills that make it easier for citizens to carry weapons.

NRA Leads the 'Back to normal' Movement
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After nearly two years of coronavirus closures of national outdoors conventions and sporting shows, the doors are reopening to anglers, shooters, and campers. The largest show in the nation for the camo crowd, the National Rifle Associations Great American Outdoors Show, opened Saturday in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to long lines and huge crowds that local media compared to the record 2020 crowd of 179,000.

Why It Is Time For LaPierre To Leave the NRA Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Wayne LaPierre has devoted a long time to the defense of the Second Amendment. While loyal Ammoland readers can disagree with his tactics, one cannot dispute the fact that the Second Amendment is on much firmer footing than it was 35 years ago. That said, while LaPierres overall track record is good, some mistakes warrant him stepping down.

New Products Gun, Gear, Holsters April 2022 Issue Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The GLOCK 17 Gen5 T4E was designed with this tagline Paint. Compete. Perform. It is the first officially licensed GLOCK paintball marker from Umarex USA. The .43-caliber GLOCK replica developed and manufactured in Germany is a CO2-powered pistol made for paintball sports and training. The 8-round magazine holds either paint- or powder balls in .43 caliber.

NE: Grand Island GUn Show Comes to Fonner Park Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Grand Island Gun Show took over Pinnacle Bank Expo center this past Saturday and Sunday. The Nebraska Muzzleloading Rifle Association promoted the show at Fonner Park, the show had vendors selling several different types of guns. From collectibles, to new guns, the show had it all.

Walther is Replacing its PPQ with the PDP: Comparison of Pistols Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
As most know, Walther Arms is a quality German firearms manufacturer founded by Carl Walther in 1886 and has been around for more than 100 years. Their Walther PPQ M2 9mm pistols are very high-quality pistols, made in 4 inch, 5 inch, and 3.5 inch barrels. A strong 9mm carry pistol of mine, the PPQ M2, is shown above.

The Armed CitizenŽ Feb. 7, 2022
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A resident of a Spanaway, Wash. home acted in self-defense when a pair of robbers began to force their way in on Dec. 9, 2021. The 31-year-old resident was at the home along with his sister early that Thursday morning when two alleged intruders began to kick in the back door around 4 a.m. Commotion from the forced entry alerted the resident, who said that he had to take "a few breaths to myself," in order to calm down and carefully judge how to handle the situation.

History of 32 S&W Long Ammo
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The .32 S&W Long (7.65x23mm) is a straight-walled, centerfire, rimmed handgun round introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1896. The round, modeled after the .32 S&W cartridge, was made for the S&W Model 1896 Hand Ejector revolver, a precursor to the modern day Magnum handguns.

An extended version of the .32 Smith & Wesson cartridge, the case is a straight-walled, rimmed centerfire similar to the .32 H&R Magnum and .327 Federal Magnum case diameter, but shorter in length.