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ID: Idaho Turkey Hunter Shoots Charging Cow Moose in Self-Defense
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The agency explains in a press release that the unidentified man was hunting turkeys on BLM land bordering the Snake River when he “inadvertently startled” a cow moose with twin calves. The cow charged him immediately.
“The hunter fired two warning shots at the ground in front of the moose as it charged him,” IDFG spokesperson Jennifer Jackson tells Outdoor Life. “But the huge animal continued its charge toward the man. The cow knocked the hunter to the ground, so he fired a third shot hitting the animal at close range. The moose then turned and ran away, allowing the hunter to escape.” |
TX: The death toll from mass shootings grows while pleas for gun reforms in Texas fall on deaf ears
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Parents of the Uvalde school shooting victims and gun reform advocates tried and failed to get the legislature to raise the age to buy assault weapons. They say the fight isn't over yet — but they acknowledge that getting any gun reform legislation passed is an uphill battle.
Since Uvalde, Texas has had several more mass shootings. There were 65 mass shootings in Texas in 2023 according to the Gun Violence Archive, which considers any single incident where four or more people were shot or killed, not including the shooter, a mass shooting. That includes a mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets, where a gunman with Nazi tattoos shot and killed eight people.
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CA: Surprisingly 9th Circuit Overturns Federal Gun Law, But the Comments Highlight Bigger Problems
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The case centers on Mr. Duarte, who had five non-violent felony convictions. In March 2020, during a traffic stop, Duarte was found in possession of a firearm, which he attempted to discard. He was subsequently indicted under 18 USC Sec. 922(g)(1), a law barring felons from owning firearms. ...
A three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit applied the analytical framework from the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision. They concluded that Duarte’s right to bear arms for self-defense is protected by the Second Amendment and that the government failed to provide historical precedent to justify the lifelong ban on firearm possession for non-violent felons. |
A New Day Dawns at the NRA, Are Reform Efforts Paying Dividends?
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With the exception of the presidency, reform candidates ran the table resulting in a new direction for the 153-year-old Association. First Vice-President Bob Barr beat out a strong challenge from Owen “Buz” Mills, a retired businessman and the owner of Gunsite Academy. The 1st VP chair was filled by reform candidate Bill Bachenberg. The 2nd VP chair went to reform candidate Mark Vaughan, and in the most surprising election, the position of Interim Executive Vice President and CEO went to reform candidate Doug Hamlin over popular firearm designer and manufacturer Ronnie Barrett. |
VT: New law in Vermont bans ghost guns, prohibits firearms from polling places
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Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has allowed a bill into law without his signature that would make so-called “ghost guns” illegal in an effort to close loopholes around firearm background checks.
The law, which goes into effect in March 2025, will make it illegal to own a firearm without a serial number.
"It prevents people from printing guns off of a 3D printer or buying kits over the internet that are unserialized, so it makes sure they get a background check and get a serial number," said Sen. Phil Baruth, the Senate President Pro Tem. |
MD: Baltimore County to host gun buyback event for second straight year
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For the second straight year, Baltimore County Police and the NAACP are hosting a gun buyback event to keep unwanted gun out of communities.
The event will be held on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Security Square Mall.
“The gun buyback program demonstrates the Baltimore County Police Department’s dedication to community policing,” said Baltimore County Police Chief Robert O. McCullough. “Removing unwanted firearms will prevent them from falling into the wrong hands and reduce the likelihood of gun-related violence in our communities.” |
VT: Vermont's Republican governor allows ghost gun bill to become law without his signature
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Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, a Republican, has allowed a bill to become law that requires serial numbers on firearms that are privately made with individual parts, kits or 3D printers.
Scott allowed the bill, part of an effort to crack down on hard-to-trace ghost guns that are increasingly showing up in crimes, to become law without his signature. He said in a letter to lawmakers Tuesday that while he agrees that firearms should be serialized as a public safety measure, he has concerns about the law's “practicality and impact.” |
TN: Community center shooting that killed 16-year-old ruled 'justifiable homicide,' officials say
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A shooting that left a 16-year-old boy dead at a community was ruled as a 'justifiable homicide,' according to the Shelby County Juvenile Court.
A 16-year-old boy died and another teen boy, 17, was injured after gunfire near the Douglass Community Center Tuesday afternoon, according to the Memphis Police Department.
Investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident has ruled it as justifiable homicide after it was later found that the 16-year-old was attempting to rob the 17-year-old, which resulted in the use of force in self-defense. |
Springfield Armory Hellcat Review: Comprehensive and In-Depth
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Let’s get one thing out of the way: I’ve been sitting on this Springfield Armory Hellcat Review for some time now, and I’ve been carrying this particular firearm nearly since it’s release. There have been plenty of other articles related to the Springfield Armory Hellcat that I’ve done over the years, but never an in-depth review. So, here ya go!
This Springfield Armory Hellcat review is going to show you exactly why it’s a top choice for concealed carry, offering a combination of compact size, high capacity, and reliable performance. This comprehensive Springfield Armory Hellcat review covers its design, features, safety aspects, and overall effectiveness as a self-defense firearm. |
More Than Half Of State AGs Ask SCOTUS To Review Mexico Ruling
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Now, the top law enforcement officers from more than half of the states in the nation are petitioning the high court to take up the matter.
Led by Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, the coalition of 27 state AGs is petitioning SCOTUS to correct a lower court’s ruling in Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Mexico to keep other nations from using the American court system to limit the rights of American citizens. |
Special Gun Rights Given to Police But Not to You
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Recently, a vote in the House of Representatives granted police officers nationwide concealed carry privileges. The vote resulted in 221 to 185 for the new government-issued privilege. The bill is called H.R. 354 Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act “LOESA Reform Act of 2024.”
This new government-issued gun privilege rewarded to active and retired law-enforcement officers grants them the freedom to carry a firearm in places like school zones, national parks, and state, local, or private properties open to the public. It also includes certain federal facilities that are accessible to the public. |
NY: Rockland law enforcement looking to buy firearms from residents to make streets safer
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The Rockland sheriff wants your guns ‒ and he's willing to pay with pre-paid gift cards.
The community gun buyback will be held on June 6 from 3 to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 245 N. Main St. in Spring Valley. Partnering with the Sheriff's Office are the Spring Valley and Ramapo police departments, the New York State Police, the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office, and all local law enforcement agencies.
Sheriff Louis Falco said removing illegally owned guns from the streets makes the public safer. |
CA: Deputies to trade unwanted guns for gift cards in Palmdale
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is hosting an event to trade unwanted guns for gift cards from local businesses in Palmdale next month.
The gun buyback is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 15 at Poncitlán Square, 38315 9th Street East, according to the agency. It's meant to provide residents a way in to safely get rid of guns they no longer want before they potentially end up falling into the wrong hands. |
OH: Cincinnati's new strategy sees a 30% drop in stolen guns as police focus on safety
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While the number of guns being stolen from vehicles has seen a dramatic decrease, thieves are now going back to burglaries to get their weapons. Police said they've seen an increase in firearms stolen from people's homes, which makes proper gun safety and storage more important.
It's not just about keeping guns out of the hands of criminals though; police also want to make sure guns don't get into the wrong hands at home or a friend's house. |
Dark Mountain Stowaway: Ultralight New 5.7mm Takedown
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A simple new platform will be headed to shelves this summer from North Carolina's Veteran-owned Dark Mountain Arms.
The Stowaway system is a single-shot, bolt-action takedown firearm initially being offered in 5.7 NATO, but as it is multi-caliber via an easy swap of a bolt face and barrel, future options on the table include 9mm, 4.6x30, .22 LR, .22 WMR, .17 Mach2, and .17 HMR.
A packable design with a weight of less than 3 pounds (2.8 pounds for the 16-inch threaded barreled rifle and 2 pounds flat for the 5-inch barreled pistol), the gun can be stowed in two primary pieces and then easily reassembled. |
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