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Bellevue pro-gun group takes case to Times Square
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"An electronic billboard touting 'Guns Save Lives,' bought by a Bellevue organization, will be seen by thousands of New Yorkers and visitors in Times Square this month."
"Alan Gottlieb, chairman of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA), as well as executive vice president of the Second Amendment Foundation, both of Bellevue, wouldn’t say how much CCRKBA paid for the Times Square billboard, but said he envisions the electronic sign will be seen by 'hundreds of thousands' of New York residents and tourists this month." ... |
D.C. woman sues federal govt over gun transfer law
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... "In a complaint filed this week in federal court, Lane and a gun rights advocacy group, the Second Amendment Foundation, claim their constitutional rights have been violated."
"'These provisions not only have the effect of barring District of Columbia residents from acquiring handguns, but also, generally, unjustifiably frustrate and make more expensive all Americans' attempts to obtain the handguns of their choice,' the complaint says."
"The complaint claims the federal prohibition on individuals transferring handguns from state to state themselves violates their Second Amendment right to own a gun." ... |
Will your guns be registered in a global database?
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... "While passage of an anti-gun global treaty by the Constitutionally-required congressional supermajority seems politically unfeasible at the present, an Obama victory in 2012, where he does not need to worry about reelection, could significantly amplify the threat—particularly if Democrat-Lite Republicans continue squandering the gains they made in the last election and alienating their core constituencies." ... |
Magical Thinking: The Left’s Belief In The Gun Control Fairy (True Twit, Part 22)
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... "However, I got to thinking I might have to take back all the ungenerous things I’ve ever thought or said about McCain when she took Maddow to the NRA convention. It turns out she’s a Second Amendment fan. Of course, that doesn’t make a person conservative either. Ted Kennedy owned guns."
"While wandering around the convention floor with MSNBCs cameras lingering on little kids handling handguns (gasp) Maddow grilled McCain on her thoughts about reviving the assault weapons ban. My hopes for McCain were finally dashed against the rocks with her reply." ... |
Gun rights for D.C.
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"Too often, it seems city officials in Washington would like to forget they must operate under the Constitution. The District has gone out of its way to deny residents any meaningful ability to protect themselves at home with a firearm, prompting the Second Amendment Foundation to file a lawsuit on Tuesday to allow gun purchases in the nation’s capital." ... |
How To Win a Knife Fight – Lessons Learned in the Crucible of the Second Amendment
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"Sandy Froman, past president of the National Rifle Association and one of the nation’s foremost Second Amendment activists, will be the keynote speaker at Knife Rights’ Second Annual Sharper Future Awards Breakfast to be held June 11th during BLADE Show in Atlanta, Georgia (at the Waverly Renaissance Hotel)."
"Froman’s speech is titled: 'How To Win a Knife Fight–Lessons Learned in the Crucible of the Second Amendment'" ... |
More Questions Answered
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"On April 27 in this blog, commenting on training at the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association, I pointed out that some of the instructors saw 'Mumbai coming to the USA' and mentioned the roles of both first-responder cops and armed citizens at mass-murder sites. Since then, Osama bin Laden has been whacked, and the wire services have reported, 'Al-Qaida’s plots are usually large-scale and involve planning over months or even years. But Western intelligence officials say they are seeing increased chatter about cheap, small-scale attacks – perhaps by individuals or small extremist groups inspired to take revenge for the killing (of bin Laden).' It turns out that those ILEETA instructors were prescient." ... |
Two Examiners, one Irregular, get SOF award at SAF reception
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"Saturday night at the NRA annual meetings in Pittsburgh, The Second Amemdment Foundation hosted a Second Amendment blogger reception. One of the highlights of that event was seeing our own David Codrea, National Gun Rights Examiner, and Dave Workman, Seattle Gun Rights Examiner receive the Soldier of Fortune Freedom Award. Mike Vanderboegh, of Sipsey Street Irregulars also received the award. Sharyl Attkisson, of CBS News received the award in absentia." ... |
Marlin 1894c Update
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"You may recall that TTAG scribe Chris Dumm and I had some 'issues' with the 1894c’s Marlin sent us for our competing project guns (retro-funky vs. Cowboy Assault Rifle). In specific, my unfired lever action 1894c broke in two (the stock and the action had a dramatic parting of the ways). Chris’s 1894c had some oaf marks on the screws and various other fit and finish problems. Before posting the pics and video of the unintentional folding-stock lever gun, I contacted Marlin’s spinmeister for comment. She demurred, pending contact with the appropriate product managers. So I pressed play on the Marlin brand slam and called my main man Len at Grizzly Custom Guns, to whom the 1894c was supposedly headed . . ." ... |
Gun Review: Smith and Wesson Pro Series 9mm 1911
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"Along with the M&P pistols and rifles, the Smith and Wesson folks brought out a few other goodies, ranging from flashlights to press kit USB devices shaped like ear plugs. An item that caught my particular attention: their Pro Series 1911 in 9mm. Ever the gun junkie, I approached the Smith rep about carrying the pistol for the morning. Ever the ballistic crack dealer, he happily obliged. Galco fit me with a holster and mag carrier on the spot. It rode my hip and I put the Smith and Wesson Pro Series 9mm 1911 through it’s paces. More pictures and some YouTubery after the jump . . ." ... |
Gun Review: Colt “Peacemaker” Single Action Revolver
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"Arizona attained statehood in 1912. The Copper State retained a frontier ambience right into the mid 20th Century. To honor its past and proclaim its devotion to both the Second Amendment and Art. II, § 26 of Arizona’s state constitution ('The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself or the State shall not be impaired'), the legislature recently named the Colt 'Peacemaker' revolver Arizona’s official State Firearm. So why’d the Colt get the nod . . ." ... |
Question of the Day: To Clean, or Not to Clean
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"Take a quick look at the quick video spot above – one dirty pistol eh? During almost the complete two hours prior to this video, we were running prone drills with the Smith and Wesson M&P15′s. One position in particular caused this gunky mess; rollover prone. The shooter had tried to adjust position while in the prone position, and by doing so had slightly opened the slide on the M&P in his holster. In went the Arizona high desert…" ... |
America's "Shoot 'Em Up, Lock 'Em Up" Mentality Is Its Undoing
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... "... With 90 guns for nearly every 100 people, the U.S. is the most armed nation on the planet, and we have shocking homicide statistics to prove it. The second amendment is used as a pretext for an astounding level of gun proliferation that is unheard of in -- and incompatible with -- a stable democratic society. But we know that the National Rifle Association, which, by the way, is increasingly allied with right-wing extremists, militias and domestic terrorists, is funded by the gun industry to the tune of millions of dollars. This, as illegal firearms ravage our urban communities." ... |
Navy SEALs Killed Osama Bin Laden with HK416. Probably.
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"Military Times semi-confirms reports that Heckler and Koch supplied the rifles that the Navy SEALs used to kill terrorist Osama Bin Laden. Word is that the bullet(s) that ended his life was a Black Hill’s 77 grain Match round. The cartridge is part of the continuing process to 'fix' the 5.56 x 45 mm rounds for greater lethality. I prefer the new 6.8 SPC round that Special Forces are trying out in a Jacketed Hollow Point, a la Silver State Armory-but so be it. The big news here: the AK-47 style piston drive is catching on in a big way." ... |
Why is Mexico Prez. still blaming U.S. gun shops, not 'Gunwalkers'?
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... "Perhaps the real surprise here is that Calderón still lays all the blame on 'lax gun laws' in the U.S., and none on the criminally corrupt, evilly murderous conspiracy, in the guise of gun law enforcement, that is 'Project Gunwalker.' Or then again, perhaps that's not so surprising after all. As discussed here before, the only sensible explanation for the motive behind 'Project Gunwalker' is that it was intended to justify more restrictive gun laws, including a new, permanent, and more comprehensive federal 'assault weapon' ban, and more power and funding for the [ATF]. Calderón is almost obsessively in favor of more American gun laws, especially a new AWB." ... |
WI: Shorewood Police Chief Concerned About Concealed Weapon Bills
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"Shorewood Police Chief David Banaszynski said he hopes state lawmakers make gun training a requirement as debate starts over three proposed laws that would allow residents to carry concealed weapons in Wisconsin."
"'I just hope there is some common sense put into it,' Banaszynski said. 'The education part and training part is so crucial.'" ... |
MT: Governor vetoes bill allowing concealed carry without a permit in Montana
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"Gov. Brian Schweitzer vetoed a gun-rights bill Tuesday that would allow concealed carry without a permit in Montana cities ..." ...
"Ardent gun advocates considered House Bill 271 the most important of their efforts this session."
"It would have let anyone carry concealed without a permit in cities if they otherwise would be qualified to get a permit. Currently its legal to carry concealed without a permit in most parts of the state, but not in urban areas."
"But Schweitzer, an outspoken gun advocate in his own way, said it went too far by letting people determine themselves if they are eligible to carry without a background check." ... |
TX: Gun owner action needed on Texas campus carry bill
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... "Aaron Spuler of Weapon Blog adds a sense of urgency, noting the House must vote by Thursday, May 12, urging Texas gun owners to immediately contact their representatives, and providing contact email addresses to request the House Calendar Committee move the bill to the floor for a vote." ... |
OH: Gun owners a step closer to taking guns into bars
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"A bill to allow concealed carry permit holders to take their guns into Ohio bars and restaurants serving alcohol could be on its way to Gov. John Kasich next week after the House on Wednesday gave its approval, 56-40."
"House Bill 45, like Senate Bill 17 — separate but similar legislation approved last month by the Senate — would prohibit concealed carry permit holders from drinking while in the bars or restaurants." ... |
PA: 'Castle Doctrine' remains at a standstill
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"A bill clarifying and expanding the right to deadly self-defense in Pennsylvania is one vote away from becoming law--but it's facing a delay due to political turf wars."
"The House and Senate have passed identical measures, both referred to as 'Castle Doctrine' bills."
"Right now, each chamber's leaders are waiting for their counterparts to act next."
"Republican Scott Perry, who authored the House bill, told Second Amendment supporters to push for action." ... |
OH: FLASH: Ohio House passes HB45 (Restaurant & Car Carry Rules Fix) and HB54 (Restoration of Rights)
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"By a 56 - 40 margin, the Ohio House has passed House Bill 45, sponsored by Representatives Danny Bubp (R-West Union) and Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) which will allow citizens who hold a valid concealed handgun license (CHL) to carry a firearm in restaurants. To do so, license holders may not consume any alcohol and must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. According to OpenCarry.org, 42 states (including every state that borders Ohio) allow non-drinking license holders to carry firearms in restaurants." ... |
NH: NRA Pushes Gun Control - Jeopardizes Constitutional Carry
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..."The Constitutional Carry bill, HB330, passed the NH House of Representatives by a vote of 244 to 109, and is now in the Senate. You'd think it would be a slam dunk, but... remember the old adage about 'too many cooks in the kitchen spoil the broth'? Well, the NRA rep, John Hohenwarter, and GO-NH, are urging the Senate to 'amend' HB330 by replacing it with a completely different version. Their version attempts to make our carry licenses more difficult to obtain ... But never mind these things: what's most important is that the House HAS ALREADY REJECTED this version ..." ... |
MA: Lowell, MA: 5 Years in Jail for Failing to Store Multiple Guns in a Safe
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"When it comes to firearms laws, the Bay State is bonkers. An otherwise law-abiding gun owner faces 10 years in jail for the simple possession of a post-’94 magazine capable of holding even one bullet more than ten rounds of ammunition. That’s courtesy of the Massachusetts legislature. And now lawmakers in Lowell, Massachusetts (a.k.a. Spindle City) want to pass a law that would require homeowners owning ten or more firearms to store all the weapons in a locked safe. That’s alarmed. Connected directly to the police. Those who don’t follow the storage procedures would face their own lock-up, for five years. According to lowellsun.com, it all started when . . ." ... |
Prosecutor Reads Federal Ban on People Who Are Under Indictment Receiving Guns as Being Satisfied by Possession of Guns
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... "The statute criminalizes receipt of a firearm after indictment. Even assuming that one who possesses a firearm necessarily received it first, receipt is a discrete occurrence while possession implies a continuous act. A person who acquires a firearm and is later indicted continues to possess the firearm, but he does not receive the firearm again by virtue of that possession. A person under indictment who accepts or takes possession of a firearm after the indictment has both possessed and received a firearm. When the indictment charges only possession, either scenario is possible, but only the latter violates the statute. ..." ... |
The World's Largest Street Gang
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"Sure, the '3,000 Boys' are a group of tattooed thugs from Los Angeles who spend a lot of time in jail, share cryptic hand signs, have a cultivated sensitivity to being 'dissed,' routinely beat up people at parties and instigate fights in bars -- but don't you dare call them a 'gang.'"
"While law enforcement officials will concede that the group engages in 'gang-like activity,' they refuse to designate the group itself as a gang. This may have something to do with the fact that this little knot of miscreants is composed of LA County Sheriff's Deputies employed at the Men's Central Jail." ... |
CO: Family Dog Killed By Police Erie Police Officer Feels Threatened, Shoots German Shepherd
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"A call for help to police ends with a family dog getting shot and killed by the responding officer." ...
"'Before shooting did the officer say anything?' asked 7NEWS reporter Marshall Zelinger."
"'Nothing. No warning. No, 'Get control of your dog.' Not, 'You get your dog or I'm going to shoot,' said Landis. 'To me, that's scary. You have a police officer out on the force that is that quick to draw out his deadly weapon. That's scary.'" ... |
MD: NRA working to protect rights
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"After reading Mitch Edelmans attack on the National Rifle Association in the Carroll County Times on Saturday, I am more frustrated than ever in my lifelong attempt to understand people who believe that limiting my constitutional right to own firearms somehow makes me safer." ... |
TN: Board inconsistent on voter IDs, gun rights
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... "By this logic, the editorial board should also be an advocate for the Second Amendment. It should be an advocate for constitutional carry, that is, the right to bear arms without the requirement for a costly, unconstitutional carry tax."
"Or maybe it’s OK with low-income urban citizens voting, but just don’t trust them walking around with a gun." ... |
MO: Get Prepared Expo this weekend
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"Springfield’s first Get Prepared Expo will be this weekend at the Springfield Exposition Center, 635 St. Louis St."
"Put on by USAprepares.com, the event will include two days of seminars, demonstrations, classes, entertainment and informational booths. Cost is $7 per day for the expo and seminars, plus additional charges for special events." ...
"Special events Saturday include:
• Banquet luncheon 12-1 p.m. at University Plaza Hotel with Larry Pratt of Gun Owners of America speaking on the Second Amendment. Cost is $22.80." ... |
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