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Sen. Moran’s bill to protect 2A from U.N. hailed by CCRKBA
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"Kansas Senator Jerry Moran’s newly-introduced legislation to protect Second Amendment rights from a proposed United Nations small arms treaty is an idea that needs to be passed quickly, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said today."
"Sen. Moran’s proposed Second Amendment Sovereignty Act, S. 2205, is similar to legislation introduced in the House by Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh in December. Like the Walsh bill, Sen. Moran’s measure would prohibit the Obama administration from attempting to influence Arms Trade Treaty negotiations that might restrict the Second Amendment rights of U.S. citizens." ... |
Journalists Living In Glass Preconceptions Shouldn’t Throw Stones
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"Gary Stein of the Florida SunSentinel.com casts aspersions at the logical ability of some of his correspondents. He throws out some examples from Republicans, conservatives and members of the Florida Legislature before bringing up his favorite:""I have heard all those above arguments and conspiracy theories and other attempts at logic in the past couple of weeks. They were emailed or phoned in, along with dozens of others. With all the idiotic attempts at logic, however, my favorite came from my absolute favorite people — gun lovers. Why am I not surprised?" ... |
Concealed Carry Reciprocity - What's a Federalist to Do?
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"Passed by the House as H.R. 822 and pending in the Senate ... is legislation which would require each state that issues pistol carry licenses to recognize those issued by other states. The debate over this issue has created a strange situation -- committed leftists who believe that Congress can mandate that the several states serve broccoli in school lunches, and who have no problem with federal bureaucrats controlling intrastate toilet design are suddenly 'state's rights' purists. They now utter sound bite phrases such as '... you can't make the states recognize gun rights if they don't want to…' Allied with these folks are some real defenders of liberty, who believe that Federal compulsion of the states for any purpose is wrong." |
So Riddle Me This, Josh Horwitz
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"Josh Horwitz, the head of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (sic), is on this campaign to have you believe that, despite all the evidence to the contrary, gun ownership is declining." ...
"As The Riddler used to say in the old Batman shows, 'So riddle me this'. I think we can all agree that the economy is in recession. Moreover, small businesses are closing right and left due to the poor economy. So given that, why have the number of Federal Firearms Licensees been on the increase since January 2010?" ... |
You'd Think They Would At Least Get One Thing Right
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... "If Steven Gray is going to attack gun rights in the United States and is calling upon President Obama to veto S. 2188 if it ever gets to his desk, as a journalist he has the ethical responsibility to get his facts right. The party affiliation of Begich, Manchin, Baucus, and Tester is a fact and not an opinion. Mr. Gray can have whatever misguided opinions he wants and that is his right. However, he has no right to mislead on the facts." |
Gear Review: ALG Defense Quality Mil-Spec (QMS) Trigger
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"There’s nothing in this world worse than the stock AR-15 trigger you find on most guns. If you were specifically designing a trigger to be the most terrible thing ever created, you still couldn’t do as bad of a job as most stock triggers. That’s the reason the first upgrade I always suggest people make is swapping out the trigger for something better, but the cost of a five star trigger can often be prohibitive. That’s where ALG Defense comes in . . ." ... |
MSAR XM17 Rifle Review: A spot-on Steyr AUG clone for half the dollars
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"The Steyr AUG is a classic military style, select-fire rifle that has seen a huge amount of popularity around the world for decades. Steyr also offers a civilian semi-auto version of the AUG and the MSAR XM17 E4, although similar, is not it. However, for most of us it would be understandable to make the mistake in thinking that it was."
"The company that makes it, Microtech Small Arms Research, was a short-lived subsidiary of the well-regarded Microtech Knives. Early this century they set out to develop and market a line of Steyr AUG clones. Their initial offering was in the standard 5.56 NATO cartridge ... A friend of mine got one chambered in 7.62x39mm ... This was the gun I shot and the basis for this review." ... |
Three Techniques for One Hand Shooting: Injured Hand and Off-Hand Shooting (VIDEO)
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"I have been involved in tactical and self-defense handgun training for over three decades now and over the years I’ve heard more than a few colleagues mention that police officers and military personnel who take damage to their dominant (a.k.a. shooting) hand or arm will likely continue to use their injured appendage throughout the rest of the gunfight, almost as if they don’t realize they’ve taken a hit. To me, this phenomenon actually makes a lot of scientific sense but more significantly it underlines the importance for shooters to practice one hand shooting techniques with both their dominant and off-hands. We’re going to look at three single handed shooting techniques you should practice (and master)." ... |
The "Open Carry" Gun Owner's Starter Kit
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"For some Americans, happiness isn’t a warm gun but a nearby gun, one snugly holstered to the hip like a gunfighter’s. Since 2004, the most vocal proponents of expanding Second Amendment laws to encourage Americans to carry loaded sidearms in public are the devoted members of the 'Open Carry' movement—an inchoate mass numbering in the tens of thousands, according to their website. The group consists of armed citizens who go about their business in public with unconcealed weapons attached to their belts wherever possible. They believe that more guns will lead to less crime." ... |
Brady Campaign: Weak Gun Laws Killed Trayvon Martin
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"Brady Campaign President Dan Gross issued the following statement in response to the shooting and killing of unarmed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman, a concealed carry permit holder who was armed with a 9mm semi-automatic pistol."
"'Make no mistake: This tragic shooting represents the National Rifle Association's vision for America. The NRA's vision is an America that looks just like Florida, where it's easy for criminals and dangerous people to get, carry, and use guns. ...'" ... |
MI: Homeowner Shoots At, Scares Off 3 Burglars
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"A MI homeowner who was distracted by a man on his front lawn found he was being robbed by 2 men who entered his home from the back while he was talking to the first man out front. The homeowner retrieved a handgun and fired a shot at the suspects as they fled."
"Police say the suspects are still at large and may be responsible for other burglaries and robberies in the area." ... |
Trayvon Martin case: Indict shooter, not the law, in Florida
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"Gun prohibitionists and anti-self-defense advocates are capitalizing on the shooting of an unarmed teen in Florida three weeks ago to attack the Sunshine State’s stand-your-ground law, while gun rights activists are looking hard at the reported circumstances, and not everyone is leaping to the defense of the shooter."
"Had this shooting occurred in Washington State, there might be no debate at all, as this column will explain momentarily." ... |
Debate Over "Stand Your Ground" Self-Defense Gun Laws
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"The New York Times notes the debate about 'stand your ground' self-defense laws triggered by the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin ..."
"Dan Gross, the president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, says that his organization tracks laws in 21 states that extend the self-defense doctrine beyond the home. The usual label for such laws—'stand your ground'—is politically charged, he said, suggesting that a more apt label would be 'Shoot first, ask questions later.'"
"Because that description is not politically charged? Even if it turns out that George Zimmerman ... shot Martin ... without justification, that does not necessarily mean Floridians were better off with a narrower definition of self-defense." ... |
Senators Thune and Vitter Introduce Reciprocity Bill with more than 25 Cosponsors
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"Today, Senators John Thune (R-SD) and David Vitter (R-LA) introduced legislation to recognize national reciprocity for gun owners who can legally carry concealed firearms in the state where they reside."
"The Thune-Vitter bill, S. 2213, was introduced with a huge show of support. Twenty-nine Senators sponsored or cosponsored the bill, and this is, in large part, thanks to you! Because of all your efforts over the last week, the following Senators signed on in support of the legislation:" ...
"This bill, the Respecting States’ Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, treats concealed carry as a RIGHT belonging to the people – not a privilege granted by the government." ... |
Concealed carry legislation introduced by Republican Senate leaders
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"A bill to protect concealed carry permit holders, sponsored by Sen. John R. Thune (R-S.D.) and Sen. David B. Vitter (R-La.), has been introduced with strong Republican support in the Senate."
"'I am pleased to introduce legislation that strikes a balance between states' rights and individuals' Second Amendment rights outlined by the Constitution,' Thune said."
"The legislation, which has drawn initial support from 28 Republican senators, is called the Respecting States' Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, S. 2213." ... |
Fast & Furious – Part Of Eric Holder’s Anti Gun Brainwashing Campaign
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"NRA has been saying for years that Attorney General Eric Holder, our nation’s chief law enforcement officer, is an anti-gun extremist."
"He’s been toeing the Obama anti-gun ideological line for his entire life, and now we have more evidence."
"Brietbart.com has unearthed a 1995 video of Eric Holder speaking to the Women's National Democratic Club. In that video, then-U.S. Attorney Holder urges support for a public campaign to 'really brainwash people into thinking about guns in a vastly different way.'"
"Not to actually look at the data on gun ownership and crime. Not to consider the value of firearms as a means of self-defense. Not to lock up violent criminals. Not to pay any attention to the facts or the truth."
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MI: Republican hopefuls participate in local forum
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"Republican candidates running for office at the county, state, and federal levels spoke at a forum during the Kalkaska County Republican Party meeting Monday."
"Gary Glenn, who is petitioning to be placed on the August Republican primary ballot for the U.S. Senatorial position, held by Democratic incumbent Sen. Debbie Stabenow, spoke at the meeting."
"A supporter of the Tea Party Movement and a Michigan Tea Party-backed candidate, Glenn spoke in support of, among other things, the establishment of a right-to-work law in Michigan, establishment of a federal 'Fair Tax,' repealing the Affordable Care Act, domestic oil exploration, and protection of traditional family values and Second Amendment rights." ... |
IN: NRA explains its endorsement of Richard Mourdock
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"The First Amendment guarantees the right to free speech. Your columnist, John Krull, appears to have exercised his constitutional right with little, if any, common sense."
"The foundation of democracy is that every vote counts. And people band together to amplify their voice. That’s basic civics."
"Indiana has tens of thousands of National Rifle Association dues-paying members. Sen. Richard Lugar has not represented their interests or the interests of other gun owners and hunters for decades."
"In past Senate races, these voters have not had a viable choice. They do now."
"Richard Mourdock has stated his strong support for our hunting heritage, self-defense rights and the Second Amendment." ... |
Democrats are the extremists
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"We only see this tremendous upsurge in 'militia' activity when a Democrat is in the White House ('Extremist groups burgeon' March 9). This phenomenon occurred, also, while Clinton was in office."
"Rightly or wrongly, many Americans view the Democratic Party as a threat to freedom. Democrats seemingly regard the Constitution as toilet tissue, an impediment to their 'Big Brother' agenda."
"Since Obama took office, gun sales have skyrocketed. There were 130,000 gun transactions, on Black Friday alone, last year. Why? Barack Obama is the most anti-gun president ever. Americans fear that Obama will eventually ban all firearms." ... |
OH: DeWine says 2012 is final year as Ohio Republican Party chair; Will anti-gun Betty Montgomery take his place?
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"The Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting that Kevin DeWine, who was elected unanimously as chairman of the Ohio Republican Party in 2009 after receiving the endorsement of former chairman Bob Bennett, and who was re-elected unanimously in 2011, has announced he will not run for re-election at the end of his current two-year term, which ends in December."
"Despite having achieved a large degree of success in electing Republicans, including John Kasich, in the 2010 mid-term elections, DeWine has failed to impress Governor Kasich, who has been openly working to oust the chairman and replace him with his own hand-picked leader." ... |
MI: Michigan Lawmakers Consider Bill to Overhaul Concealed Carry Law
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"Tomorrow, a Michigan Senate committee will review a bill that would remove many of the burdensome barriers in the concealed carry issuance process, making it easier for law-abiding citizens to obtain CCW permits."
"The sponsor of this new legislation is state Sen. Mike Green (R-Maryville). A long-time proponent of concealed carry and gun rights for responsible citizens, Green ushered in the state’s 'shall issue' policy back in July of 2001." ... |
South Dakota Gov: Why I Shot Down Constitutional Carry
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"'Each year, locally-elected sheriffs deny permits, in most cases because the applicant has a serious criminal history,' South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard wrote in his veto statement, after shooting down the Mount Rushmore state’s effort to enact constitutional carry (no specific license required for concealed carry). 'Under this bill, those who are prohibited from carrying a concealed weapon would no longer be informed of that fact.' Huh? Governor Daugaard reckons House Bill 1248 was a problem because those who aren’t allowed to carry don’t/won’t know that they aren’t? They need to be informed of the fact? ..." ... |
CA: Gun show case could end with a whimper, not a bang
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"Twelve years of litigation over the constitutional implications of Alameda County, California's restrictions on gun shows might have been a giant waste of time."
"That was the unexpected message that came out of oral arguments ... where an en banc panel entertained another go-round in the contentious and closely watched Second Amendment case Nordyke v. King."
"The appeal is expected to produce a standard of review for Second Amendment cases ... Several gun rights cases are on hold in the circuit while the court decides what is the appropriate level of review. But that question got sidelined Monday as some judges focused on a point that could conceivably resolve the case without the court delving into the weighty constitutional issues." ... |
TX: Cleared by a grand jury, 92-year-old Jack Hands wants his guns back (video available)
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"A few years ago, when Jack Hands was just 90 years old, he fatally shot a much-younger man who threatened him during an altercation in his northeast Houston home. Two weapons involved in the 2010 incident were confiscated by authorities."
"A Harris County grand jury reviewed the case and cleared the World War II-era veteran last September ..."
"Now the retired security guard wants his guns back. He’s particularly attached to the heirloom shotgun, which he says he carried growing up in Georgia."
"Officials with the Houston Police Department property room told The Houston Advocate that they hold what they’re given and release what they’ve got with the proper paperwork, usually after a case is closed ..." ... |
ND: West Fargo detective who resigned after arrest pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
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"A former West Fargo police officer accused of hitting his girlfriend in the face during a Dec. 14 altercation pleaded guilty Monday to misdemeanor disorderly conduct in Cass County District Court."
"Allen Edward Schmidt, 41, pleaded guilty to violating the portion of the state's disorderly conduct law that prohibits making 'unreasonable noise' when he argued with the woman in public in Fargo while he was off duty." ...
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MD: Baltimore Police Officer Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison in Majestic Towing Company Extortion Scheme
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"U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Baltimore Police Officer Jerry Diggs, Jr., age 25, of Baltimore, today to 30 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for conspiracy to commit and committing extortion under color of official right in connection with a scheme in which brothers Hernan Moreno and Edwin Mejia paid Diggs and over 50 other officers to arrange for their car repair company, Majestic, rather than a city-authorized company, to tow vehicles from accident scenes and make repairs. Judge Blake also ordered that Diggs pay restitution in the amount of $13,105.09." ... |
CA: Concord Police Officer Arrested
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"A Concord Police Officer has been arrested following a domestic violence incident in the City of San Ramon."
"Contra Costa County Deputy District Attorney Rachel Piersig says the Officer, identified as Ameet Patel, has been charged with felony violations of Penal Code section 273.5(a) [battery upon spouse or cohabitant causing traumatic condition] and 236/237(a) [false imprisonment by force]." ... |
OH: Former sergeant not guilty in shooting of officer
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"Former Toledo sergeant Gloria Burks has been found not guilty by reason of insanity to charges of shooting a fellow police officer."
"Burks had been facing a charge of felonious assault. Monday she was found not guilty after two clinical psychologists testified that she was in an altered state of consciousness at the time of the shooting."
"Lucas County Common Pleas Judge Myron Duhart ruled that Burks was unaware of the wrongfulness of her actions because she was having a seizure." ...
"An assistant prosecutor in the case said in his closing arguments that evidence showed Burks continued to ignore her doctor's concerns after her diagnosis that her job duties as a police officer put herself and others at risk." ... |
LA: Washington citizens allege police misconduct
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"The board of aldermen at its meeting tonight voted to forgo an immediate investigation into citizens' complaints about police conduct."
"Citizens packed Washington Town Hall ... saying a March 9 incident in which Lt. Travis Guillot shot and killed a dog was the last straw. ..."
"Lavergne said Guillot told citizens of the neighborhood ... that they would be searched if they were found walking down the street at night. She alleged that he and Officer Robert Maw have used excessive force and ... racial profiling."
"'If someone breaks the law, yes, you deserve to arrest them, but not use the force that you did. Every time Maw or Guillot comes around, somebody goes to the hospital,' Lavergne said." ... |
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