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LA: LaPlace Man Shot in Kenner Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
On March 27, 2022, at 3:15 AM, Kenner Police responded to a 911 call in reference to a subject shot in the parking lot of a nightclub located at 3244 Georgia Avenue, Kenner, the Marzaj Cafe. Officers arrived on scene and found the victim, a 27 year-old-male from Laplace, shot in the head.

Rule 4 in Real Life: The Danger of Hitting Bystanders
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Like so many things in the self-defense community, the issue of hitting bystanders with defensive gunfire is somewhat contested as to how real or pertinent a danger it proves to be. In my assessment, most leading experts in the firearms training field focus heavily on accountability with your shooting. Every round hits something, so being cognizant of what is behind, in front of, or around your target is of paramount importance. However, some experts seem to dismiss the issue as perhaps an important consideration but an unlikely eventuality, suggesting that it rarely happens. So, what is the truth regarding the possibility of hitting bystanders? Does it happen? Is it a pressing concern?

Rifleman Report: Personal Choice
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Choice is an essential part of any healthy relationship. As Americans, we are free to select our mates, determine the size of our families, decide where and how to live, settle on our vocations, vote for our governmental representatives and buy the material goods that suit our needs and desires. Within that last category exist more than 7,400 print consumer magazines, and the one you hold in your hands has recently been ranked as high as 19th among them in terms of its circulation. Thats a powerful statement as to the choice that Americans continue to make regarding the importance of firearms, optics, ammunition and related gun accessories in their lives.

Clear Thinking About Taxing Guns Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
We are strange creatures. We see the world and build mental models of how the world works. Soon, those models become more significant to us than reality itself. That is dangerous when so much of our experience is from the news and entertainment media. We think our tiny screens show us what is really happening in the world. We want to be careful about what we put into our heads.

OPINION: Biggest Laugh of the Evening: The Academy Does Not Condone Violence Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
COMMENTARY: Just who does the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences think its kidding? After actor Will Smith stepped on stageon live televisionand slapped comedian Chris Rock, Fox News noted the Academy tweeted the following statement: The Academy does not condone violence of any form.

Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail Ammo: FMJ-BT Bullets Explained
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As with any full metal jacket bullet, the FMJ boat tail is fully (or mostly) encased in copper or another hard metal or material. Roughly resembling the shape of a boat, boat tails are named for their designed tapered rear when viewed from the side. This bullet type is commonly used for competition shooting due to their easy assembly. These rounds tend to be easy to assemble without denting, nicking or scratching the bullet surface and any tiny imperfection can lead to unwanted bullet performance, or can even cause issues with the casing.

MO: MO Senate to Weigh Bill Blocking Bank Discrimination Against Firearm Industry Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Missouri Senate will weigh legislation to prohibit bank discrimination against gun makers and other members of the firearm industry. The legislation, SB 1048, is titled the Firearm Industry Nondiscrimination (FIND) Act. It is sponsored by State Sen. Rick Brattin (R).

MO: Missouri- Two Committees Hearing Pro-Gun Bills Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Tomorrow, at 10:30AM, the Senate General Laws committee will hear House Bill 1462, to reduce areas where law-abiding citizens are left defenseless. Then, at 1:00PM, the Senate Insurance and Banking Committee will hear Senate Bill 1048, to discourage banks from discriminating against the firearm industry. If you wish to find information on attending the hearings, click here.

RI: Rhode Island- Legislature Coming Out Full Force Against Ocean State Gun Owners
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The Statehouse is back open, and anti-gun politicians are planning to take it out on law-abiding gun owners this week. Both the House and the Senate Judiciary Committees are planning marathon gun bill hearings on Wednesday and Thursday respectively. This latest onslaught contains over two dozen bills each night, and while there are a few pro-gun bills on the agenda, the vast majority of the agenda is filled with severe restrictions on the Second Amendment, including magazine and semi-auto bans.

Smith & Wesson: Becoming A Solid Value Option
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Smith & Wesson Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:SWBI) is an American manufacturer and marketer of firearms. After a strong fiscal year in 2021, depressed expectations and political uncertainty have led the stock to a bear market. As the company's financial health remains promising and the industry is expected to see moderate growth for the foreseeable future, Smith & Wesson's value proposition is examined in this analysis.

Elections Will Determine The Long-Term Fate Of The Second Amendment
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Second Amendment supporters are correctly focused on the upcoming mid-term elections, during which a lot of gubernatorial races, state legislature seats, not to mention the entire United States House of Representatives, and 35 seats in the United States Senate (to include the seat vacated by James Inhofe, a longtime Second Amendment champion). But there will be other races to focus on which will have long-term effects on the Second Amendment.

Glock 45: Can The G45 Truly Mix The Glock 17 And Glock 19 9mm Guns? Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Glock G45 is a crossover model. Glock developed the G45 to combine the best features from the 17 and 19 models. It features the full-size frame found on the G17 and the compact slide found on the G19.

Senate Hearings Give Little Insight into Judge Jacksons 2A Position
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Last week, the Senate Judiciary Committee held hearings on President Joe Bidens nomination of D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. As with other recent Democratic nominees to the Supreme Court, Jackson sought to quell concerns that she would work to undermine or undo the Courts landmark Second Amendment rulings in District of Columbia v. Heller and McDonald v. Chicago. Gun owners, having been misled by a past Supreme Court nominee, should put little faith in Jacksons statements.

IL: Chicago Shootings- 16 Shot, 4 Fatally, in Weekend Violence, CPD Says
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At least 16 people were shot, four fatally, in Chicago weekend violence. A man was killed in a shooting just blocks from Wrigley Field Sunday night, Chicago police said. Police said the 47-year-old victim was standing in an alley in the 3400 block of North Clark Street at about when shots were fired at about 10:15p.m. He was transported by the Chicago Fire Department to Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition with gunshot wounds to the chest and armpit area, where he later died. Authorities have not released the man's identity. Police said no one is in custody and Area Three detectives are investigating.

PA: Bill to Require Gun Locks on Long Guns Proposed Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A Philadelphia-area Democrat wants to require long guns sold in Pennsylvania to be sold with a locking device. Rep. Darisha Parker, D-Philadelphia, recently introduced House Bill 2435 with several fellow Democrats as co-sponsors. The bill has been referred to the Judiciary Committee. The legislation faces an uphill fight to make it to the House floor.

MN: Minnesota Lawmakers Propeses Bill to Require License for Gun Owners
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Sen. John Marty, (DFL) Roseville, told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS his proposed bill which would require gun owners to have a license would, in the long run, help save lives. Under Martys proposed bill, anyone purchasing a gun at a commercial business, gun shows or through individual sales, would have to acquire a license which would require gun safety education and training similar to what people have to do when they obtain a drivers license.

Gun Fight: The Remington 870 vs. The Mossberg 500
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Editors note: As hunters and anglers, we dont agree on everything. Weve even been known to argue on occasion. Thats why this week is all about figuring out whos right and whos just plain wrong. Every day well be posting stories to declare a winner on hunting and fishings most important debateslike 870 vs. 500, summer sausage vs. venison jerky, and fly fishing vs. spin fishing. Welcome to Versus Week.

IL: Illinois Concealed Carry Renewal Backlogs Persist
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A state senator says the same all hands on deck approach that Illinois governor took to expunge cannabis convictions should be used to clear the backlog of Concealed Carry License applications.

A patchwork of U.S. states have varying degrees of laws dealing with who can or cannot carry a firearm. Most states dont require a permit for a resident to buy guns or ammo. Other states allow anyone to carry a gun in the open or even concealed without a permit.

Trudeaus Gun Control: A Brief Respite for Law Abiding Canadians Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Two years ago, Canadas Liberal Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced a sweeping, immediate ban of thousands of firearm models and variants, imposed unilaterally through Orders in Council. The rationale was that these previously lawful sporting and hunting guns were military grade assault weapons, a term that doesnt exist in Canadian law.

Jim Carmichels 6.5 Leopard and Other 6.5 Cartridges That Never Gained Popularity
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Editors Note: One current fad among outdoorsmen is to bash 6.5mm cartridges, with the 6.5 Creedmoor being the particular target of ire for this vocal minority of malcontents. But the emergence of that cartridge, and the also impressive 6.5×47 Lapua and 6.5 PRC were no accident. There had been a growing trend for decades to come up with the best 6.5mm cartridge that leveraged the recent advancements in ballistic technology. With better powders, bullets and a refined sense of cartridge design, accuracy-obsessed riflemen, like my predecessor as Outdoor Lifes shooting editor, Jim Carmichel, were pushing the boundaries.

Winchester Enigma
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In 1963 I learned life is not fair. Bruce had been absent a week. A lot of classes to miss. A lot to make up. But then he returned, a broad grin splitting cheeks red from Novembers wind. Details came soon enough. Hed been given given! a Winchester 94 .30-30, and hied off with his father to the clans deer camp in Michigans Upper Peninsula. There, on opening day, hed used his new rifle to kill an eight-point buck an eight-pointer!