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MarketsandMarkets: Gun Sales Set to Soar to $5.3b in 2020
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"The post-Newtown gun sales boom was nothing less than spectacular. As existing gun owners hedged against fears of new civilian disarmament legislation and newbies joined the fold, gunmakers couldn’t make guns fast enough. Until they could. In 2014, demand slumped by 15 percent, sending firearm prices and margins downwards. It was still a good year, especially compared to, say, five years ago. All of which leaves gun sales . . . growing. Albeit at a slower rate. Until Hillary’s elected. I’m not sure if Dallas-based market researchers MarketsandMarkets put that happy prospect in their calculations, but no matter how they slice it they’re bullish on ballistics. Specifically . . ." ... |
Gun lobby misfires again
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"What’s the dumbest idea of the season? Backed by the National Rifle Association, state legislators across the country have been pushing laws to let students carry concealed weapons on college campuses."
"What’s the lame excuse? Gun-toting young women would be armed to defend themselves in the event of sexual assaults."
"We shouldn’t be surprised by this. These are the same crackpots who argued in favor of more guns on campuses after the Virginia Tech shootings in 2007. And who held out the 2012 massacre of 26 students and educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut as an argument in favor of arming teachers. Of course, they’re cynically twisting the latest painful, high-profile issue into an argument for more guns." ... |
Fact vs. Narrative in the Trayvon Martin Case
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"With the third anniversary of the death of Trayvon Martin (2/26/12) coinciding with the exit from office of Attorney General Eric Holder, this is a good time to review the facts ... of the Trayvon Martin case. As a result of this case and others, Mr. Holder plans to argue that federal law should employ a lesser standard than is currently the practice in civil rights cases, so that worthy 'social justice' principles might be vindicated. The rule of law and outmoded concepts like 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt,' or producing actual evidence that fulfills the necessary elements of crimes must be changed or ignored so that 'white Hispanics' like George Zimmerman may be prosecuted regardless of the law and the facts . . ." ... |
Defense Distributed Offers $15k Bounty for Carbon Fiber 3D Printer
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"You’ll no doubt remember Cody Wilson as the 'inventor' of the world’s first plastic 3D printed gun. To take his process to the next level, Cody’s company Defense Distributed pre-ordered an $8k carbon fiber 3D printer from MarkForged. wired.com reports that the Massachusetts manufacturer’s bailed on Defense Distributed’s order of their Mark One printer. 'In a statement to WIRED, MarkForged cited terms of service that 'limit experimentation with ordnance to the United States Government and its authorized contractors.' Yes, well, that wasn’t on their terms of service. Anyway, MarkForged also said . . ." ... |
The Truth About M855 5.56 NATO Ammunition
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"The White House has said recently that banning 'armor piercing' ammunition like the wildly popular M855 round is 'common sense' and would make our police officers safer, which is a bold claim. Given the quality of journalism on display among the major networks these days, its no surprise that the facts of the matter have been muddled and obfuscated to the point where the details being presented bear little to no resemblance to the actual facts. Some hyperbole is expected, but in an age when the talking heads on TV start claiming that common rifles can shoot down airplanes and blow up railroads you know that fact checking isn’t high on the priority list. ..." ... |
Misleading statements on ammunition restrictions
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"The BATFE (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) is threatening to ban XM855 or SS109 5.56x45mm ammunition, aka'Green Tip Ammo' (popular ammo used in AR-15s and other common rifles). They claim that this ammo is 'armor piercing' and that it violates their ban on said ammo; it does not. Visit atf.gov or Google: armor piercing ammo restrictions, then research this type of ammo."
"The BATFE, or ATF as it is more commonly known, claims banning this ammunition will save the lives of law enforcement officers on the streets. The truth is, the armor most officers wear is level IIIA soft armor at best, which is only rated for pistol ammo. Center-fire rifle cartridges can easily penetrate it." ... |
CCRKBA letter to ATF chief blasts proposed ammo ban
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"Noting that the proposed ban of popular M855 ammunition for modern sport-utility rifles has raised concerns and created a fury among gun owners, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms late yesterday sent a letter to B. Todd Jones, director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, opposing the plan."
"Yesterday, White House spokesman Josh Earnest defended the administration proposal during a press briefing in which he said President Obama is convinced the ban will save the lives of police officers, the Washington Times reported. However, CCRKBA said in its letter that it could find no evidence that any police officer has ever been shot with a handgun loaded with this particular round." ... |
Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership responds to the Obama administration’s attempt to ban certain accurate ammunition
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"Larry Keane, General Counsel for the National Shooting Sports Foundation, stating its position on FOX News on Friday, February 27, 2015, made an admirable case for stopping the rogue federal agency BATFE, in its outrageous attempt to ban ammunition to the American public, but like all mainstream firearms groups, there is a critical mistake in the proposals."
"The unelected bureaucrats at BATFE have no legitimate power to ban ammunition. Arguing fine points about one type of ammunition or another misses the constitutional reality of the subject. They fall into the subterfuge trap set by the Obama administration’s headlong disdain for the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law." ... |
Congress should oppose Obama on bullet regulations
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"During the past few years, liberals in Congress (and executive branch agencies such as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Homeland Security, led by the White House) have attempted to shove gun control regulations down the throat of the American people. Thankfully, most of these regulations, which abridge the rights of the American people, have failed."
"However, these rogue lawmakers have had more success with regulating another key aspect in the use of firearms — the manufacture and sale of bullets. These regulations have essentially the same effect, yet for some reason stir much less negative publicity." ... |
Obama: Bullet Ban 'Common Sense' To Protect Police
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"The White House has come out swinging against criticisms of its proposed ban of a certain type of bullet, saying the measure is needed in order to keep police safe."
"The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is mulling a ban on M855 ball ammunition, a type that’s popular among AR-15 enthusiasts and sporting types – especially among big game hunters, who like the powerful 'armor-piercing' capability of the shot, the Blaze reported." ... |
Republican bill would block Obama admin’s move to ban AR-15 ammo
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"Rep. Tom Rooney (R-Fla.) has introduced a bill to counteract the Obama administration’s push to outlaw an immensely popular type of ammunition used by gun enthusiasts all over the country."
"The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives proposed new rules last month that would ban the manufacture or sale of bullets they define as 'armor piercing'; bullets that could potentially go through bullet proof vests. This would include 5.56 mm ammo, used in the AR-15 semi-automatic rifle. This ammo is currently allowed for sporting purposes." ... |
ME: Maine to Consider Constitutional Carry
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"For the second time in a little under a year, Maine's legislature is debating whether or not to allow the 'constitutional carry' of guns. A bill submitted by Sen. Eric Brakey (R-Auburn) would allow people to carry concealed weapons without a license. Open carry is legal in Maine, and Maine is currently described as a 'shall-issue' state for concealed carry permits." ... |
MS: House committee strips Senate concealed carry bill
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"A champion of Second Amendment gun rights in the House raised concerns about a Senate bill to make it legal to carry a concealed pistol, revolver or stun gun."
"State Sen. Angela Hill, R-Picayune, filed Senate Bill 2618, known as the Constitutional Carry bill; to allow a person who legally owns a firearm to carry it open or concealed without it violating the law."
"Hill, who is also a gun rights advocate, said her bill doesn't do away any of the state's required permits."
"The Senate bill said: 'It shall not be a violation of this section for any person to carry a concealed pistol, revolver or stun gun if the person is at least 21 years of age and is legally able to possess firearms under state and federal law ...'" ... |
WV: WV lawmakers want to eliminate concealed carry gun law
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"Proposals liberalizing gun laws in West Virginia have a tendency to move through the state Legislature faster than a speeding bullet."
"There are a couple of reasons for that: West Virginia is a strong Second Amendment state with a high percentage of hunters and gun owners, and lawmakers are terrified of getting poor marks from the National Rifle Association."
"That’s why SB 347 cleared the state Senate 32-2 with bipartisan support and is now up for consideration in the House. The bill eliminates the current requirement of a law enforcement-approved permit to carry a concealed firearm." ... |
MI: Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signals likely signature for revised gun board bills he vetoed last session
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"Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, who vetoed similar legislation last session, is expected to sign modified bills that would overhaul the process for obtaining a concealed pistol license in the state."
"Senate Bills 34 and 35, which the Legislature sent to the governor's desk last week, would eliminate county gun boards, shifting responsibilities for processing applications and running background checks to county clerks and the Michigan State Police." ...
"'The fact is no other state in the country uses gun boards,' Green said."
"'Michigan created its gun boards in 1927 as part of a first major gun control law, and modern technology allows almost all criminal background and fingerprint checks to be conducted through automated systems.'" |
NV: Bearing other arms: Lawmakers take stab at loosening knife laws
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... "Two bills aiming to relax current knife laws are raising new questions about the right to bear arms in a legislative session embroiled by gun legislation, setting up a battle between law enforcement and pro-knife advocates."
"Lobbyists representing knife makers and owners are pushing the legislation as a civil rights matter and say murky descriptions in state law are unjustly limiting knife constitutional rights in the state. Law enforcement says loosening knife laws could prove lethal for police and the public." ...
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WY: Teens, legislators fired up about guns-in-schools bill
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"For two weeks in January, 17-year-old Walter Thulin watched legislators in Cheyenne debate whether it would make schools safer to pass a bill that would allow concealed carry permit holders to take firearms into schools."
"'It’s telling about the level of participation that we have in the Legislature,' the Jackson Hole Community School senior said. 'They had debated a religion bill for about two hours, so they just let it slide through.'"
"A new version of the gun bill might pass final reading today in the Senate and give school districts authority to allow or ban concealed firearms on campuses." ... |
AZ: Severity of gun laws decrease in Arizona
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"Amber Underdown, 21, loves her Second Amendment rights."
"'I come from a family that loves going out and shooting guns, so I feel very close to them when I go out shooting,' Underdown said. 'Plus, it’s a lot of fun. It’s quite the adrenaline rush.'"
"Underdown, a Cave Creek native, comes from a long line of gun aficionados. She grew up with guns and said most of her family members enjoy them as well."
"The Underdown’s aren’t alone — Arizona has a love affair with guns."
"Forty-five gun shows are scheduled in Arizona this year. There is no firearm registry. There is no state permit required to carry openly or conceal a shotgun or rifle unless the carrier is younger than 21 years of age. ..." ... |
AZ: Guns-in-public bill vetoed 3 times clears Arizona House
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"Arizona's House of Representatives passed a bill Monday to allow concealed weapons in public events and buildings, bringing Gov. Doug Ducey closer to taking a position on an issue previously vetoed three times."
"With relatively minor resistance, House Bill 2320 moved to the state Senate, which has also passed similar legislation in recent years."
"A Ducey spokesman declined to comment Monday on the bill. Ducey has cast himself as a supporter of gun rights, though it is unclear whether he supports expanding them markedly. When asked about the legislation last week, Ducey told reporters, 'I'm not going to comment on bills that are moving through the Legislature.'" ... |
FL: Guns could come to Keys college sites
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"Florida Keys Community College President Jonathan Gueverra has joined other state educators by coming out against a legislative measure to allow guns in college campus facilities."
"Some state Republican leaders say the Florida Legislature should change existing law to allow students with concealed carry licenses to bring firearms on college campuses."
"Senate Bill 176, with companion House Bill 4005, would allow properly licensed students ages 21 and older to carry a gun into any campus facility where alcohol isn't being served. Students currently can store weapons in their vehicles while on college campus, but the guns cannot leave the automobiles." ... |
Federal judge denies government stall in gun transfer case
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"The same federal judge in Fort Worth, Texas who last month handed the [CCRKBA] a significant victory in a case challenging a long-standing ban on interstate handgun sales yesterday denied what was essentially an attempt by the federal government to stall the case for two months while considering whether to appeal the ruling."
"Call it the 'Jack Benny strategy,' referring to an old skit by the late comedian in which a robber asks 'Your money or your life' and Benny responded, 'I’m thinking it over.' That, essentially, is what attorneys for the [ATF] and the Department of Justice tried to tell U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor of the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division after he ruled against them last month in the case of Mance v. Holder." ... |
PA: 'Typo' in gun lawsuit paperwork filed by Harrisburg triggers default judgment against the city
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"What's in a name?"
"For Harrisburg, one name left off a court filing in a gun lawsuit could cost the city $21,400 in attorney fees."
"A Dauphin County prothonotary on Tuesday entered a judgment against the city of Harrisburg for that amount 'plus additional sums as may be assessed' because of a typo that left one plaintiff's name off of the city's request to transfer the lawsuit out of state court."
"The city is contesting the default judgment, which could represent the second blow in as many weeks in the city's fight to protect its gun ordinances." ... |
MI: Detroit police officer suspended, accused of carrying gun while drunk
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"A Detroit police officer is suspended with pay for allegedly being drunk off-duty carrying her gun."
"Batoul Lossia of Detroit's Golden Greek bar says Deloma Stone has been one of her more memorable customers."
"'Three times and all three times, it was a headache,' Lossia said."
"But this time Lossia and her staff at the Eight Mile bar had enough with Stone, a 38-year-old Detroit police officer Monday night."
"FOX 2 is told she was drunk at the bar and claimed she won the $20,000 dollar jackpot in Keno. Surveillance video shows the bartender try convince her that she didn't." ...
"Stone was arrested blew a .14. She has since been charged with possession of a firearm under the influence." ... |
MO: St. Louis County Police lieutenant charged with stealing
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"A St. Louis County Police lieutenant is charged with stealing thousands of dollars from the department. On Monday, the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Norman Campbell, 44, of Florissant, with one count of Felony Stealing."
"Lt. Campbell has been suspended without pay from the St. Louis County Police Department. ..." ...
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MI: Bullets in food tray at maximum security prison stymies investigators
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"Prison investigators have wrapped up their investigation of who brought bullets into the Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility in December, but no one has been charged in the incident."
"The 706-bed facility that houses some of Michigan's most dangerous criminals was locked down the morning of Dec. 9 when a corrections officer spotted three .22-caliber bullets inside a sealed breakfast tray before it was delivered to a prisoner in his cell." ...
"[Spokesperson for Michigan Department of Corrections Chris] Gautz said the investigation is now in the hands of Michigan State Police, which is conducting tests on the bullets looking for DNA or fingerprints, but after three months, nothing has been discovered." ... |
OK: Founders, not God, wrote Second Amendment
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"Regarding 'Defending 2nd Amendment' (Point of View, Feb. 27): The statement is frequently made that the right to bear arms is a 'God-given right.' It’s the U.S. Constitution that grants us the right to keep and bear arms. ..."
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CA: San Luis Obispo County Sees Rise in Concealed Weapons Applications
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"Applications for concealed weapons licenses are shooting up in San Luis Obispo County."
"The Sheriff's Department says they've seen an increase because of the high profile case of Edward Peruta versus San Diego County."
"In the lawsuit, San Diego County demanded Edward Peruta to have a good cause before granting him a concealed carry permit."
"Peruta sued and a federal court sided with him saying the county violated his second amendment rights; which allows any law-abiding citizen to carry a gun for self-defense." ... |
MI: Guns In Schools Debate Draws Fire
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"School administrators and school board members were in town Tuesday and when asked if concealed weapons should be allowed in schools, the entire audience said no. 6 News Capitol correspondent Tim Skubick reports, however, a state senator favors that."
"These four legislators attended the conference and when the issue of guns in schools came up the audience was asked to applaud if it opposed guns in schools."
"Rep. Amanda Price has a concealed weapon permit but she says she would not carry it into a school." ... |
NY: Figures document the SAFE Act’s unpopularity among upstaters
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"I would like to comment on the Another Voice column by Paul McQuillen regarding the SAFE Act. First, I challenge the data he uses to bolster his argument that 92 percent of the population approves of background checks and 67 percent approves of the SAFE Act, as do four out of five women. If the poll was taken in Manhattan, it might give those results, but polls taken upstate and nationally disagree."
"He also stated that only 18 percent of New York households have guns. That might hold true in New York City, but it obviously is not true upstate. Just comparing the numbers of pistol permit holders and hunting licenses would destroy that low number." ... |
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