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Exclusive: Veteran activist offers ‘Pro-Gun road Map’ for WA
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"Veteran gun rights activist Joe Waldron, former executive director of the Bellevue-based Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, and now its legislative director, has unveiled what he calls a 'progressive pro-gun road map' for the Evergreen State."
"He shared the draft document exclusively with the Gun Rights Examiner, stressing that this is not designed as a carved-in-stone agenda, but more in the nature of 'food for thought' for gun owner consideration over the next couple of years. With certain modifications, this could apply to other states." ... |
"Come and Take Them" Patch Sends Clear Political message
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"The Second Amendment Foundation has released a pro-gun patch bearing the slogan 'COME AND TAKE THEM.' We're guessing that the phrase, 'You'll have to pry it from our cold, dead hands' was too long to fit on a patch."
"Alan Gottlieb, the founder and Executive Vice President of SAF, notes that the patch can be sewn into just about any garment, and the hook-and-loop nylon fastener allows the patch to be mounted and removed." ...
"When the SAF isn't making fashionable gun rights patches, they're suing the pants off of federal institutions that play loose with the Second Amendment." ... |
Oh, Just Like A Sex Offender Registry (video available)
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"CBS ran a story this weekend on the growth in concealed carry permits in El Paso County, Colorado. Sheriff Terry Maketa says he believes in them and signs an average of 85 permits a week. El Paso County has the highest percentage of CCWs per capita in the state of Colorado."
"Of course in the interest of providing balance, CBS's Jeff Glor had to interview Dan Gross of the Brady Campaign. ..." ...
"So Dan Gross believes that there should be a national database of concealed carry holders which is publicly accessible. Hmm, that sounds just like the databases of convicted sex offenders. Will CCW holders be required to notify their neighbors that they hold a permit? Will you be able to go online and pull up all CCW holders ..." ... |
MEMORIAL DAY: In 1788, Ohio law required ALL men aged 16-50 to bear arms
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"Soldiers fined 50 cents for lack of weaponry"
"On July 25, 1788, the first Ohio law to establish and regulate a militia was published in Marietta. It mandated all men between 16 and 50 perform military duty. They were required to arm themselves with a musket and bayonet, a cartridge box, powder horn, one pound of powder and four pounds of lead. They also were ordered to drill every Sunday."
"By November, fines were implemented for those who failed to meet the requirements. For example, a soldier with no musket and bayonet had to pay 50 cents. Those who failed to show up for drill were fined 25 cents. Refusing guard duty cost them $1. And failure to serve in case of invasion meant a court-martial." ... |
June 9 is first annual "National Take Your Daughter to the Range Day"
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"All over the country this June, young girls will head out to go shoot something. They will be attending the First Annual National Take Your Daughters To The Range Day! This event, held on June 9th, will be an opportunity for gun ranges throughout the nation to introduce many young women to a sport that may just become a life-long hobby, or even profession."
"Whether it is a pistol, a rifle, or a shotgun, girls six and up will be able to find their firearm of choice and continue a shooting tradition that helped make this country great." ... |
Bargain Hunting: the Mossberg 100 ATR
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"The Mossberg 100 ATR is an often-overlooked bolt-action rifle designed for hunters and law enforcement working on a limited budget. And it really delivers. Available in many, many different configurations is a handful of popular calibers the ATR (All-Terrain Rifle) cuts costs by implementing a simple construction." ... |
Arne Boberg’s Reponse to Our XR9-S Review
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"It’s fair to say that our man Eric hasn’t had the experience he’d hoped for with his shiny new Boberg XR9-S. As he detailed in his review, he’s documented the problems he found with the gun and has been in contact with the company’s head honcho, Arne Boberg. When I read Arne’s post to the bobergarms.com forum addressing the less-than-glowing review and letting customers know how it’s being handled, I asked him for permission to re-print it here. And he graciously agreed. Make the jump for the full text . . ." ... |
Project Titan: An Experimental .308
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"Project Titan by LLARMS is doing something a lot of manufacturers are trying to avoid. They're adding weight to guns, not taking it away. Specifically, making an AR-10 barrel shroud that adds up to 15 pounds of mass to a rifle. Why?"
"According to the Project Titan team, 'This additional weight absorbs recoil, diminishes barrel torque, and completely eliminates muzzle rise all together. Its secondary purpose is to provide nearly indestructible protection for your barrel and barrel components.'" ... |
Sarge’s “Handler” Series 1911 Grips
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"Self-defense pistols are built to perform, and Sarge’s 1911 Handler Grips add a balanced blend of function and beauty to your handgun while keeping you in the fight."
"While they may not share the names of Monet, Piscasso or Renoir, I was raised to view firearms as works of art—each one an individual mechanical marvel of various components and steel. So much so, occasionally a firearm’s 'individuality' is such that it begs for more than run-of-the-mill wooden grips." ... |
Simple always seems to come out on top
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"Last week, I picked up the M&P Shield and the M&P9 for testing and evaluation with the goal of trying to find a replacement for my current carry gear. The M&P is becoming hugely popular in competition and law enforcement and I figure there has to be a reason that I have been missing in the past and the M&P’s design addresses all of the issues I have with my Glock. More importantly all of the cool kids are drinking the Kool-aid."
"I still have lots of range time to spend with both guns, but while I am loving the Shield already, I’m still not feeling the M&P9… and I think I have figured out why!" ... |
The CZ-75B - The Best Gun I no Longer Own
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"The CZ 75 B (in my opinion) is the best gun I no longer own. I definitely have a good case of seller's remorse. It was a great shooting gun, very accurate, and extremely reliable (despite the fact that I never cleaned it nearly often enough). So why did I sell it? Because I thought I needed something new. That even though the CZ was a great pistol, the next best thing out of Shot Show had to be better. Live and learn." ... |
Gun Review – Smith and Wesson 629 .44 Magnum Revolver
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"My not-entirely-thrilled-with-guns wife recently decided that hiking would be fun. When she casually remarked that it might be prudent to bring along some form of protection, quid pro quo was go. So, what to carry? In my neck of the woods, most of what we’d be likely to run into would be making tracks in the other direction when they hear us coming. But we are talking about Black Bear county. Rabid animals can’t be discounted either. And some predators are two-legged . . ." ... |
SC: SC Citizens Find Explosive Targets to be Loud, Popular, & Scary (VIDEO)
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"Explosive targets are going off with a bang in South Carolina, but they're also terrifying local homeowners."
"Explosive targets such as Shock Wave and Tannerite use a very simple yet very effective technique to attract buyers. You take these bottles, which contain a harmless-looking white substance, and stick them at the end of the shooting range. If you can manage to put a bullet through it, the contents will react in an explosive boom -- viscerally satisfying and tons of fun." ... |
Gear Test: Nikon M-223 1-4×20 mm
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"Nikon’s first foray into the world of AR-15 optics allows for fast engagement at CQB distances along with accurate shots at medium range."
"Shooting in the rain is not fun. It is, however, a good way to determine if your optic is waterproof, as I discovered when testing the Nikon M-223. The scope is most definitely waterproof, as it survived several hours in a driving rain without anything approaching a problem. But it is much more than merely a rugged optic for your AR." ... |
The Arms Trade Treaty: Christians Unite Against International Violence
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"The Arms Trade Treaty, an over-arching regulatory idea concerning international arms trade, has reached the ears of the Obama administration and the rest of the world. In July, many of the world's nations will meet in New York City to discuss the possibility of preventing weapons sales to countries who may support or supply terrorist groups."
"The Arms Trade Treaty is a significant push by various groups to create uniform laws to help stifle black market arms dealers who supply regimes that largely ignore human rights. In addition, it could make countries' governments responsible for the largely unregulated international arms trade." ... |
FL: Defensive Gun Use of the Day: Classic Case Edition
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... "According to orlandosentinel.com, Cornwell wasn’t content with warning Deese off through the closed door. ...""Cornwell, 33, who works as a security guard, opened his door and continued yelling at the man through a screen door."
"Instead of heeding the warnings, the man ran into the home where Cornwell’s two children ... were sleeping." "But as tanked as Deese was, the gun in Cornwell’s hand didn’t make much of an impression on him. Not until Conrwell fired it, anyway." ... |
Australia: Woman says kangaroo ‘stalked’ her for two days before attacking
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"An Australian woman says she was 'stalked' for two days by an angry kangaroo, which finally attacked, leaving her with a 12-inch scar." ...
"... McWilliams called the National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) to report that the female eastern gray kangaroo was lurking outside her home ... But wildlife officials reportedly told her to simply ignore the kangaroo and that it would move on."
"Instead, the kangaroo attacked her 143-pound mastiff dog the next day."
"And the day after that, the kangaroo assaulted McWilliams as she was headed out to her car, on the way to pick up her daughter from school. When McWilliams saw the kangaroo approaching to attack, she curled into a ball on the ground." ...
"The NPWS finally issued a 48-hour permit to kill the kangaroo, but it has since disappeared." {emphasis added}
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Will Tampa Show America What Democracy Looks Like?
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... "Tampa City Council has struggled with how to deal with an expected 15,000 protesters. The city has created an Event Zone encompassing a large part of the downtown area. In the Zone, certain weapons will be prohibited ..."
"Americans expect to be able to exercise their First Amendment rights, and protesters will surely take advantage of the right to free speech. Thanks to Republican Governor Rick Scott, they will be able to exercise their Second Amendment rights as well. Yes: concealed, permitted weapons will be allowed outside the convention center. Although the Secret Service will enforce a strict ban on firearms inside the site of the convention, Florida law applies outside. ..." ... |
IA: Many Iowa Republicans face challenge from the right
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"There is a saying in Iowa Republican political circles: GOP incumbents should spend more time looking over their right shoulder than their left as primaries approach."
"That bit of political wisdom holds particularly true for the June 5 primary in which a dozen incumbents across the state face intra-party challenges." ...
"And it's only happening on the Republican side this year."
"'A lot of these challenges are being done by people and supported by groups that want their candidates to be more ideologically pure on Second Amendment and right-to-life issues,' said Craig Robinson, former political director for the Iowa Republican Party. 'I think it's a wakeup call for some of these incumbents. ...'" ... |
Tester-Moran Amendment to Block Use of Taxpayer Money to Lobby for UN Gun Ban Passes
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"As we reported last week, every gun owner concerned about the future of our Right to Keep and Bear Arms should be aware that the United Nations and the global gun eradication movement are attempting to eliminate our Second Amendment freedoms by drafting a U.N. Arms Trade Treaty."
"This treaty would cover tanks, helicopters, and other heavy weapons but could also include civilian rifles, shotguns and handguns. The treaty’s language will be finalized by the U.N. this July during a four week conference." ... |
LA: 'Strict Scrutiny' Could Strike Down Gun Laws
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... "Riser argued that the bill ... would make Louisiana's Second Amendment rights 'the strongest in the nation.' Its opponents, however, fear the bill will open the door to litigation that could declare the state's 80-plus gun laws unconstitutional. Under a 'strict scrutiny' standard, the government must prove a 'compelling state interest' to restrict the right to bear arms. That means already designated 'gun-free' zones, like schools and churches, would potentially be targets of litigation.." ...
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Submitter's Note: And this is a bad thing . . . why? |
CA: Lawmaker seeks to close 'bullet button' loophole
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"A Bay Area lawmaker introduced a bill today to close a loophole in the state's assault weapons law allowing 'bullet button' semi-automatic rifles that reload in an instant."
"State Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco, gutted and amended SB 249 to carry the legislation, and expects it will be considered by the Legislature next month."
"'There is absolutely no reason why these military-style weapons need to have such easily changeable magazines,' Yee said in a news release. ..." ...
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H/t to David Codrea who asks: Doesn't this control-challenged control freak have some suntan lotion to pilfer, or maybe some shady ladies to visit?
Submitter's Note: Why is it that when manufacturers attempt to comply with the law they are accused of 'evading' it using 'loopholes'? |
MD: Appeal of voided Md. gun-permit law awaits ruling
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"A federal judge is considering whether to block enforcement of a recent court ruling that would relax Maryland’s handgun-permit law."
"The state is currently appealing a March ruling by U.S. District Judge Benson Everett Legg that struck down as unconstitutional Maryland’s law requiring people seeking concealed-carry permits to provide a 'good and substantial reason' for needing a gun." ... |
Cops Can Confiscate Money And Property From Law Abiding Citizens
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"Prepare to be outraged. If you've ever traveled with a large sum of money, police can legally confiscate it. It's a burgeoning trend known as 'policing for profit,' and law enforcement agencies are using it to bolster their budgets."
"George Reby, a New Jersey-based insurance adjuster was pulled over for speeding while driving through Putnam County, Tenn. several months ago. The officer who pinched him asked him if he had any money, asked to search the car, and took more than $20,000 in cash from Reby." ...
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Editor's Note: Repeat after me: "I am sorry officer but I do not consent to any search."
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FL: Shooting victims suing Miami Beach over cops' gunfire
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"It is Memorial Day weekend one year later, but four innocent bystanders wounded when Miami Beach police sprayed a car with gunfire still have no answers."
"They don't know who shot them, although they presume it was police, since officers discharged more than 100 bullets on a busy Miami Beach street. They don't know if anyone will ever be held accountable. They don't know if they will ever receive compensation - or even help with their steep medical bills."
"Now, one of those wounded victims has sued the city of Miami Beach for negligence, while four others have joined together to file a public-records lawsuit demanding ballistics results and other key evidence. ..." ... |
AL: Alabama Women's Prison Inmates Sexually Abused By Guards, Report Says
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"Corrections officers at the only women's prison in Alabama regularly sexually harass, abuse and even rape female inmates with few consequences, according to a new report by a civil rights organization."
"Numerous female inmates at Tutwiler Prison for Women in Wetumpka, Ala., reported becoming pregnant after being raped by male correctional staff over the past five years, said Bryan Stevenson, executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), which investigated the allegations. Other sexual misconduct, including pervasive harassment, unwanted touching and invasion of privacy, is commonplace, Stevenson said." ... |
IL: OMG! Women! With Guns! In Chicago! Well, Pecatonica . . .
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"I suppose I should be delighted that chicagotribune.com has published a positive article about women shooting guns—especially as I just posted a QOTD on the Windy City’s culture, political, practical and unconstitutional antipathy to the Second Amendment. I just can’t get past the condescending tone of this feature on the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Women in the Outdoors outreach program. Oh, and it’s sexist. I mean, would a male writer get away with this lede: 'OK, I’m looking at how many boobs I can see,' Diane Drall said' . . ." ... |
AZ: Firearm maker: Bank of America cut ties because of our product
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"The banking giant Bank of America is cutting ties with a local firearms maker."
"McMillan Group International said Bank of America is anti-second amendment and doesn't want to do business with weapons manufacturers."
"Kelly D. McMillan, Director of Operations for the McMillan Group International, said that, on April 19, a scheduled account analysis meeting took place between Bank of America and the McMillan Group. During this meeting, an unnamed Senior Vice President from the bank was sent to meet with McMillan to tell him Bank of America could no longer provide banking services." ... |
WA: Is Seattle in for a long, hot, violent summer?
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"As Seattle winds down from the Memorial Day weekend that brought more gunfire and tragedy to a city that has suddenly taken on the visage of a Milwaukee or Washington, D.C. — two cities of comparable size that have habitually eclipsed the Jet City in their body counts — the city’s remaining daily print newspaper says citizens are worried."
"About 'gun violence.'" ... |
OH: Proposed Toledo recreation levy should pay for shooting ranges
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... "Put all this together and you have what I think is a really great idea: Insist that any recreation levy provide shooting ranges for citizens."
"Think about it. There are already plenty of baseball diamonds, bike paths, football fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, fishing accesses, etc... inside the city limits and a significant number of them are in public parks and maintained by the city."
"But there aren't any shooting ranges - at least, not in Toledo according to a Google search." ... |
Canadian Gun Owners: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
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"Shooters up North celebrated a rare gun-rights victory in April, when the Canadian federal government finally euthanized its expensive and useless 'Long Gun Registry.' The celebrations were short, however. Eager to appease suburban voters and swinging liberals, Ottowa promptly moved to ban 'body armour.' Then PM Stephen Harper’s 'Conservative' party has quietly announced that all Canadian gun owners will have to start paying a $60 fee to renew their firearm licenses. It gets better: owners of handguns and other 'restricted' firearms (ooh, that sounds evil, doesn’t it?) have to fork over $80 . . ." ... |
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