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Fact Check: Texas Tribune Claims AR-15 Was U.S. Infantry Rifle in Vietnam Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
CLAIM: On March 20, 2023, the Texas Tribune claimed the AR-15 was the U.S. infantry rifle used by soldiers during the Vietnam War. VERDICT: False. The U.S. infantry rifle was an M-16, a rifle with a select fire switch and automatic fire capability.

Texas Tribune: Officers with AR-15s Were Scared to Confront Uvalde Shooter
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A March 20, 2023, Texas Tribune report claims officers, many of whom were armed with AR-15s, were afraid to confront the lone Uvalde school attacker, who was allegedly armed with an AR-15. The Tribune quotes numerous police officers from various departments explaining the reason they abandoned protocol for confronting mass shooters is that they heard other officers on the radio saying the attacker had an AR-15 or an AR.

Tactical Tank of a Lever Action: Big Horn's Black Thunder Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
After years of classic models, Big Horn Armory is going tactical. Based in Cody, Wyoming, Big Horn has a reputation for building stout lever actions capable of handling high-pressure rounds like the whopping .500 S&W. This newbie adds mean features to a completely blacked-out platform called the Black Thunder.

Revolver Legend John Linebaugh Passes, Aged 67 Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The big bore wheel gun icon who gave the world the .500 and .475 Linebaugh has hung up his revolvers for the final time. A Wyoming staple, John Linebaugh was born in 1955 and moved to the state in 1976, hanging out with the likes of Lee Jurras of Super Vel Cartridges and Dick Casull.

Big Tex Ordance Selects SAF as "Choice Organization" for March Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Big Tex Ordnance (BTO) in Conroe, Texas has selected the Second Amendment Foundation as their Choice Organization for the month of March. Through this project, customers can donate $1 or more at checkout and BTO will match any donation up to $200.

California: San Francisco Supervisors Considering Firearm Tax
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Today, the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco will consider whether to adopt File #230305, a resolution in support of Assembly Bill 28, which states the Legislatures intent to impose a tax on firearms and ammunition. NRA members and Second Amendment supporters are invited to oppose File #230305 by submitting comments via email or by participating in the meeting, which is available in person and by calling in. Click here for the agenda and to view details for participating.

MI: House Speaker bans employees from carrying firearms on House property Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Employees of the Michigan House of Representatives will no longer be able to carry a firearm or other weapons on House property under a policy conveyed to them by Democratic leadership Monday.

MN: County Adopts Second Amendent Resolution Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved a resolution designating McLeod County as a Second Amendment Dedicated County. The resolution in part expresses opposition to any law in the future, beyond existing laws to date, that would unconstitutionally restrict the rights of the law-abiding citizens of McLeod County to keep and bear arms.

Alaska: Emergency Powers Bill Passes First Committee Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Today, the House Community and Regional Affairs Committee approved House Bill 61, to ensure that Second Amendment rights remain protected for Alaskans during emergencies. It now goes to the House State Affairs Committee for further consideration. Please contact committee members and ask them to SUPPORT HB 61.

Zero Out the ATF Budget Until They Recognize Americans 2nd Amendment Gun Rights Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is calling on Congress to block funding for the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget until Democrats and federal bureaucrats publicly recognize Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens, and stop their attacks on legal gun ownership.

SAF Applauds Silencer Shop's Spring Support Project Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Silencer Shop, a long standing gold corporate sponsor of the Second Amendment Foundation, has launched a new program to help support SAFs ongoing litigation and education efforts by donating a percentage from each Form 1 service to the organization from now through May 31.

The History of Bans on Types of Arms Before 1900 Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Before 1900, was there a legal history in America of prohibiting particular types of arms? Yes, but it is very short. The far more common policy for controversial arms, such as Bowie knives or handguns, was forbidding concealed carry, limiting sales to minors, or imposing extra punishment for use in a crime.

45 ACP vs 45 Auto: Are They the Same or Different? Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Handgun cartridge naming is an aspect of firearm ownership that can be confusing to new shooters at first and if you decide to get yourself a full-size Sig Sauer 1911 or Glock 21, you might note on the barrel that it says, 45 Auto. Excited to get some ammo for your new sidearm, you peruse the gun store shelves and are dismayed to only find boxes labeled, 45 ACP.

357 Magnum vs 9mm: Revolver or Semi-Auto for Self-Defense? Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
When discussion handgun calibers, it is inevitable that the 9mm vs 357 Magnum debate comes into the discussion. Although the decision between the 9mm Luger and 357 Magnum really boils down to whether you prefer a revolver or semi-automatic handgun, there are specific benefits to each cartridge that could sway a shooter one direction or the other.

Federal Judge Strikes Down CA Handgun Requirements Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A federal judge in California has given the state 14 days to decide whether it will appeal his Monday ruling that certain provisions of the states Unsafe Handgun Act are unconstitutional.

MI: Michigan House Republicans to respond to firearms reform package Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
At the State Capitol on Wednesday, House Republicans are planning to voice their concerns during a press conference about an 11-bill gun safety package being pushed through by the Legislature's Democratic majority. The Michigan House could take a vote on the package as soon as this week. If passed, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is likely to sign the legislation into law.

NY: Local attorney involved as judges hear gun case against NYs concealed carry law Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Gun Owners of Americas case against New York States Concealed Carry Improvement Act was heard in front of an appeals panel in Manhattan on Monday. It contends there are flaws in the concealed carry law and that it violates peoples First and Second Amendment rights, according to county attorney Stephen Button. Button is involved providing guidance to other out-of-state lawyers.