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Superman a ‘prohibited person’
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... "And there’s one other legal matter they probably haven’t considered, a prohibition against owning firearms established in United States Code. He’s forbidden to even touch a gun under two federal disabilities:" ...
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Submitter's note: The Man of Steel may want to think twice about renouncing the "American way" part of his mission statement...
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Do 'gun control' groups think rights of minorities less important?
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... "But never mind those points, because their importance pales in comparison to that of the real issue here. If gun owners are indeed a minority in the U.S., so what? Does being in the minority make one's rights less worthy of defending? Such a situation would hardly be consistent with the values that are supposed to be an essential part of what makes this nation great." ... |
British gun control is sexist
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"The Brits know how to keep their women under control."
"After imposing draconian gun control in 1997, the next decade saw about a 60% increase in the rape rate. Where women used to be safer than in the U.S., British women are now raped about twice as often as here in gun-toting USA."
"It’s still possible to own a shotgun, especially if you live in rural areas, which brings us to today’s lesson." ... |
Sticking to Their Guns
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"At first glance, life seems good for the National Rifle Association and its members."
"While many conservatives bewailed the era of Democratic rule that began in January 2009, Obama actually signed several pieces of NRA-supported legislation, including bills allowing Americans to bring guns onto Amtrak trains and carry them in national parks ..."
"But there are some storm clouds on the horizon." ... |
Gun Safety Tips
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"All-too-often we hear about stories of accidental shootings. 'The gun just went off' is a common refrain. There are ways to avoid such tragic accidents. Here are some gun safety tips, courtesy of the good folks at the National Rifle Association -- keeping guns safe since 1871." ... |
The M1911 is the Harley-Davidson of Pistols
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"(Note: This is part 1 of a 3 part series I will be writing exploring the confluence of Motorcycles and Guns, two of my favorite hobbies.) Alternate title: The Harley-Davidson is the M1911 of Motorcycles. Now that comparison can either be seen as complimentary or insulting to either marque, depending on your preferences, and in a way, that’s kind of my point." ... |
How the NRA Can Help Stop Gun Violence
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... "But [the Tucson shooter] never should have been allowed to purchase a gun in the first place. And that's why I've traveled to Pittsburgh this weekend -- to ask the NRA to talk with me and other victims of gun violence about how we can fix the background check system so that we can keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people like [him]." ...
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Virginia Tech shootings survivor at heart of HBO documentary 'Gun Fight'
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... "After Goddard became outspoken about gun control, he was enlisted as the subject of a 40-minute documentary called 'Living for 32,' about the 32 victims of Cho's rampage. But at the time of the Virginia Tech shootings in 2007, accomplished documentary filmmaker Barbara Kopple already was focusing on the issue of guns in America. Goddard is now at the center of that 90-minute film, 'Gun Fight,' which premiered Wednesday night on HBO, three days before Saturday's fourth anniversary of the Tech shootings." ... |
Obama Working "Under the Radar" to Kill the Second Amendment
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"Obama’s meeting with Sarah Brady produced a quote that someone went unnoticed. According to sources, Obama pleased Sarah Brady, wife of Jim Brady and gun control advocate, that he was working hard to push gun control legislation. How Obama is pushing for more gun control should awaken all Americans who realize the importance of the Second Amendment goes far beyond hunting and target shooting." ... |
NC: Elon University Skews Poll On Concealed Handguns
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"A poll released last week by Elon University* purports to show little public support for expanding North Carolina’s existing concealed handgun law into parks and restaurants, as proposed under House Bill 111."
"However, the misleading and inaccurate phrasing of poll questions suggests that the researchers either haven’t read HB 111, or are woefully ignorant of North Carolina gun laws." ... |
Mexico wants to sue U.S. gun makers
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"In another chapter in the ongoing attempt to blame the American gun community for Mexico's internal strife, CBS News reports that the Mexican government has retained the New York City-based law firm of Reid Collins & Tsai to examine its options for suing U.S. gun manufacturers and distributors. ..." ... |
Evidence mounts that government, not gun shops, arming Mexican cartels
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"As the National Rifle Association gathers here for its annual convention starting today ... there is mounting evidence that this country’s government, not its gun shops or gun shows, is largely responsible for arming Mexican drug cartels."
"That revelation, plus the fact that Capitol Hill sources told this column on background that Congressional investigators remain in Arizona, interviewing various people in connection with the Project Gunrunner/Operation Fast and Furious controversy, will boost the NRA’s contention that American gun rights are not responsible for Mexico’s criminal wrongs." ... |
NRA to call for Holder's resignation
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"The National Rifle Association has Attorney General Eric Holder in its sights." ...
"LaPierre has accused Holder of trying to 'destroy the Second Amendment' and has been critical of the Department of Justice handling of 'Project Gunrunner,' a program intended to stop the flow of weapons to Mexican drug cartels."
"But as CBS News investigative correspondent Sharyl Attkisson reported last month, ATF agents charge the program actually helped get thousands of guns into the hands of criminals." ... |
Romney video fires blanks
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"Mitt Romney's pre-recorded video greeting for the National Rifle Association's annual meeting received a lukewarm response here Friday, a reminder of his weakness on an issue important to the Republican base that at times dogged his 2008 campaign." ... |
Politics and the NRA.
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"It’s Spring, and as the saying (sorta) goes, (in an even-numbered year) a politicians thoughts turn to getting re-elected. Feh. So it’s no surprise that the usual suspects turn out to pay homage to the party faithful at the NRA confab. What is a surprise, however, is how many pols phone it in." ... |
Pittsburgh 2011 vs. Charlotte 2010. What a Difference a Year Makes.
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"Well, we’re at it again at the NRA show. And it’s about everything you’d expect – more exhibits, more speeches, more rallying the troops against those who would take away our 2nd Amendment rights. But there’s one big difference between this year and last. THIS year, you can actually carry at the NRA show. Whaaa?" ... |
Santorum, Gingrich, Toomey on NRA meeting agenda
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"Presidential aspirant and former Republican U.S. senator from Pennsylvania Rick Santorum is scheduled to address about 70,000 National Rifle Association members at the group's annual meeting in Pittsburgh."
"Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and freshman U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey, another Pennsylvania Republican, are also scheduled to speak as part of Friday's Celebration of American Values Leadership Forum at the convention." ... |
Preserving our Second Amendment right
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"Nebraskans have long held rights granted by the Constitution close to our hearts -- especially the Second Amendment right to bear arms. In total, an estimated 90 million Americans own more than 200 million guns. Many are used for sport and hunting, others are collectors' items, and still more are used for self-defense and security." ...
"Unfortunately, the federal government continues to put regulations in place which limit this constitutional right. These regulations need reform, so I recently became a cosponsor of two important bills to prevent infringement upon the Second Amendment right to bear arms." ... |
Cain sticks to his stump speech at NRA gathering
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"Radio host Herman Cain said Friday that the right to bear arms 'and protect yourself if you have to' is fundamental to freedom."
"'That’s what America is all about,' the tea party favorite told a few thousand gun owners at the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting here." ... |
IN: Senate passes bill allowing guns in most government buildings
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"The Senate passed 40-10 a final version of a firearms bill that would allow Hoosier to carry guns into most government buildings and would leave cities and towns unable to regulate firearms."
"'This is not about the state trying to override local government,' said the bill's author, Sen. Jim Tomes, R-Wadesville. 'This is a case where local government has had an insidious progress of taking powers that was not delegated to them.'" ... |
WI: For Wisconsin Concealed Carry To Become a Reality, We need Your Help
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"During last November’s elections, NRA members and gun owners throughout the Badger State sent a clear message to elected officials that a strong Right-to-Carry law must be a legislative priority."
"Residents of Wisconsin sent their legislators to Madison to secure their freedom."
"To ensure we are prepared to meet the challenges posed by anti-gun forces and answer questions our members have about this legislation, NRA-ILA Grassroots will be hosting a series of workshops throughout the state. ..." ... |
TX: Wrecker driver's family sues police officer, city for wrongful death
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"The family of a wrecker driver who was shot and killed by an off-duty Houston Police officer at the Woodland Hills Village Apartments nearly two years ago has filed a civil rights suit in federal court against the officer, the city of Houston and the apartment complex where the deadly shooting occurred."
"According to a complaint filed in the Southern District Court of Texas in March, the common-law wife along with the father of 39-year-old John T. Barnes alleges Officer Ryan Gardiner 'shot and killed John T. Barnes under circumstances where no reasonable police officer would have done so.'" ... |
CO: Denver May Settle Police Beating Case For $795K (video available)
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"7NEWS has learned the city of Denver may settle with a man who is suing over police brutality."
"If the Denver City Council approves the settlement, the victim, Alexander Landau, could be awarded $795,000."
"The original lawsuit accused the officers of stopping Landau, 19, after midnight on Jan. 15, 2009, for making an illegal turn, then calling him the N-word and beating his face and head with their fists, a radio and a flashlight until he was unconscious." ... |
IL: South Beloit, police sued for $300,000
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"A South Beloit woman who was arrested in 2008 has filed a lawsuit seeking at least $300,000 in damages from the city of South Beloit and three members of the Police Department."
"Veronica McIntyre, who was arrested for a domestic dispute, claims that former Sgt. Brad McCaslin and former Chief Tom Fearn used excessive force while she was handcuffed in the department’s booking room in May 2008." ... |
IL: Batavia settles police excessive force suit
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"Batavia has settled a federal lawsuit that charged one of its police officers with using excessive force on a man in custody."
"But the city still denies all of the allegations in the suit, according to a prepared statement released Wednesday by city administrator William McGrath." ... |
FL: Former Gretna PD officer found guilty
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"After more than two hours of deliberations Thursday, jurors found a former Gretna reserve police officer guilty of sexual battery by a law-enforcement officer." ...
"A woman said that Barkley, 39, baited her to the Gretna Police Station after he discovered she had a suspended driver's license during a traffic stop. When she arrived at the station, Barkley coerced her into having sex in exchange for letting her go, she said." ... |
OK: Norman council OKs settlements in officer-related shooting
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"A monetary settlement of lawsuits arising from a police officer-involved shooting will be added to the property tax rolls for collection, city officials said." ...
"City council members Tuesday night voted to authorize settlement of three lawsuits stemming from a 2008 shooting that involved former police officer John Terry."
"Terry sued the city after he was fired for shooting a man who was sleeping naked in a stolen car and tried to drive away when Terry attempted to arrest him." ... |
DC: Shot down: D.C. residents unable to register handguns
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"The ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee says the D.C. government should step in to help residents of the nation's capital make legal gun purchases --something they can't do now, even though the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the city's ban on handguns nearly three years ago." ...
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