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MI: Bill Would Eliminate Michigan Pistol Registration Mandate
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Michiganders would no longer have to register pistols with the state under a bill introduced last week by Rep. Lee Chatfield, R-Levering.

Under current law, a person cannot purchase, carry, possess, or transport a pistol in Michigan without first having obtained a license for it.

Chatfield's house bill 4554 would make that optional, and eliminate the $250 fine for not registering. It would also allow people who have already registered to request the Michigan State Police remove their information from the registry.

"There is no need for state government to maintain an exhaustive list of law-abiding citizens who legally purchase pistols," Chatfield said in a press release.

Judges Versus Lawmakers on Guns in Courthouses
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I thought this was an issue that was probably dead, but the state Supreme Court seems poised to decide once and for all whether judges can bar residents with an enhanced carry firearm permit from carrying weapons into a courthouse. The state high court has asked for court briefs in a case out of Lowndes County where Ricky Ward, a firearm instructor with an enhanced carry permit, is challenging the administrative order of the three chancery judges of the 14th Chancery District, which include Lowndes, Clay, Chickasaw, Oktibbeha and Webster counties, that prohibits any party other than law enforcement from bringing a weapon within 200 feet of any courtroom door in the district.

How American Outdoors Brand Corp Makes Most of Its Money
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It's not surprising the owner of the Smith & Wesson brand makes most of its money from guns, but a closer look at American Outdoor Brands' (NASDAQ: AOBC) operations reveals it's a lot more nuanced than just that broad category. So, let's dive in more deeply and see just where the gunslinger really shoots out the lights to generate sales and profits. Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0. Image source: Smith & Wesson.

MT: Quist Supports Gun-Grabbing Agenda
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I dont have a problem with Mr. Quist not paying his bills, as some point most of us may have been in that situation. What does bother me about Mr. Quist is how he smugly sits there with a rifle in his hands wiping it down with a rag and telling the viewer how he believes in Montana values of gun ownership. This upsets me as he has the gall to lie to all the viewers of this advertisement. Mr. Quist supports gun registration for all commonly owned semi-automatic firearms used for hunting, recreational shooting, and self-defense.

Wolf hunting could return to Minnesota, Wisconsin Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Gray wolves in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan could find themselves in the crosshairs of hunters as soon as this fall. A ruling is expected soon from the same appeals court that recently lifted protections for wolves in Wyoming. Officials say that whether Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan can hold wolf seasons this fall would depend in part on how soon the court rules.

Illegal immigration, The Stranger in Your House at 2 am Submitted by: Anonymous	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
With all this talk about immigration and building the wall, it may be time to clarify things a bit. First of all, I am not against immigration. Legal immigration to be precise. I am against illegal immigration. There is a difference and it seems that far too many do not see the difference. Also far too many do not see what the problem is with illegal immigration.

VA: Gun Bills Surge Due To Polarized Electorate
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The 2016 presidential election was one of the most polarizing election cycles in recent memory, as people on both sides of the aisle expressed distaste for the opposing partys candidate and hot-button issues rose to the front of the United States collective political mind. With tragedies like the Sandy Hook, Pulse nightclub and San Bernardino shootings littering the past several years, firearms generated particularly strong emotions.

GA: Gov. Deal Gives VSU Commencement Speech, Protesters Talk Campus Carry Law Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are 2 comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Governor Nathan Deal made his way to Valdosta Saturday to give the keynote address at Valdosta State University's 2017 Spring Commencement Ceremony. More than 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students were recognized at the school's two ceremonies Friday night and Saturday night. In his speech, the governor passed on a simple piece from one world leader.

N.J. Should Honor Other States' Firearms Permits
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Some Herald readers are concerned about a bill before Congress that would require New Jersey to honor firearm permits from other states. During the past 30 years states that routinely issue such licenses have risen from fewer than five to 47, while murders and violent crime have fallen by half. Nearly every state where Herald readers travel, shop, vacation and send children to college already allow concealed or permitless carry.

RI: Construction Underway On Indoor Shooting Range
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Construction is officially underway on the Elite Indoor Gun Range at the Peace Dale Shooting Preserve, with the facility slated to open Sept. 1. Established as a shooting preserve in 1949, the Peace Dale Shooting Preserve is the oldest shooting preserve in Rhode Island. Touted as a guntry club, the new 18,000-square-foot facility will feature 16 25-yard shooting lanes, conference rooms and classrooms, a cigar lounge, a fieldstone fireplace and pool table.

NC: Man Trying to Sell Stolen Guns Killed; Shooting an Act of Self-defense, Deputies Say Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
North Carolina detectives say an effort to sell stolen guns left one of the dealers dead after a woman came out of hiding with her gun blazing. Multiple media organizations reported Sunday that 51-year-old Marion Yarborough was found dead in the front yard of a Lincolnton home on Saturday afternoon. Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies say no charges have been filed and are calling it self-defense.

AL: State Could Drop Permit Requirement for Concealed Guns
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A small but growing number of states are allowing people to carry a concealed handgun in public without a permit. Some lawmakers in Alabama want the state to join the growing list. Gun rights advocates have pushed the measure in statehouses from South Carolina to Idaho calling it the next battle over Second Amendment rights and dubbing the measure constitutional carry arguing a person shouldnt have to buy a permit to carry a gun.

Gun Sales Level Out After Election Hype
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The boom of gun sales and permit applications caused by the craze of the 2016 election is settling, but its not sending the industry into the dark days some predicted for the era of a Donald Trump presidency. Last year saw record numbers of background checks and licenses being issued, but as Trump took office, those numbers started to fall, making people fear the industry was taking a turn for the worse. The firearm industry has continued to fluctuate this year, but local gun store owners and others in the industry say theres nothing to worry about.

SC: Bills on Guns, Medical Marijuana Among Those Dead for Year
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South Carolina legislation that lets more people carry guns, legalizes medical marijuana and borrows money to repair public buildings are among proposals dead for the year. While they received attention, one issue eclipsed all others this legislative session fixing South Carolina's deteriorating roadways. Legislators are poised to pass South Carolina's first gas tax hike in 30 years, if they can craft a compromise between the House and Senate plans that can overcome Gov. Henry McMaster's pledged veto.

First Gear- Back To The BuildThe Open Pistol Continues Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Freshly returned from Atlantaactually, exhaustedly returnedwere as anxious as our depleted state allows to get back to our Open division Glock build. If our break for NRA Annual Meetings coverage has caused you to drop the thread, take a look here and here. But speaking of Annual Meetings, we should probably close the loop there on what we were expecting vs. what we saw.

It's The Guns, Stupid. But That Doesn't Affect You, Right?
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Minnesota issued more than 71,000 permits to carry a firearm in 2016, which was a new record. More than 265,000 of your neighbors are free to carry a gun as they go about their affairs. Thats 7 percent of the adult population in this slow-moving stockyard of ours who are feeling lucky when it comes to their chances of getting the drop on a wiseguy. With only a small portion of new permit-holders living in Hennepin and Ramsey counties, most of the new Minnesotans packing heat live in rural and suburban locales. Welcome to the low-density counties of a state with low crime. Say hello to my little friend.

Seattle Police Chiefs Gun Violence Remark Stirs Hot Water
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Reacting to a string of shootings that occurred during a 24-hour period in Seattle this week, Police Chief Kathleen OToole who came from Boston evidently lit a lot of fuses when she remarked, We are outraged by the gun violence, and neither our department nor our community will tolerate it.

Ironically, minutes later in another part of the city, a 43-year-old man was stabbed in the neck. So far, not a word from the chief about knife violence.

COURT RULED: A Cop Can Shoot You In Your Home For Doing Nothing If Youre Holding A Gun Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Yes, an agent of the state must be allowed reasonable discretion when upholding the law. Yes, his purpose was legitimate. Yes, police officers have every right to defend themselves. But when an innocent young man is murdered in his home after all of the officers mistakes, it might not be clearly illegal, but it appears that something is clearly amiss.

TX: Homeowner Shoots At Drive-By Suspects, Killing 2
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Two people are dead and one is in the hospital after a homeowner fired back during a shooting in North Houston. Investigators say early Saturday morning a suspect vehicle drove up to the homeowner's house on Glenburnie Drive and started shooting. The homeowner was outside at the time and he hid behind a bush in the yard and returned fire. Officers say more than 40 shots were fired in the exchange.

ATF Worries California Officers Illegally Selling Guns
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is concerned that California police officers are acquiring off-roster guns, then illegally selling them. Officers can take advantage of an exemption allowing them to purchase guns that law-abiding citizens are not allowed to buyif they passed a three-day basic firearms training course [to be] covered under the exemption. On the other hand, law-abiding citizens are limited to a roster of California-approved handguns.

AL: State Could Drop Permit Requirement for Concealed Guns
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A small but growing number of states are allowing people to carry a concealed handgun in public without a permit. Some lawmakers in Alabama want the state to join the growing list. Gun rights advocates have pushed the measure in statehouses from South Carolina to Idaho calling it the next battle over Second Amendment rights and dubbing the measure "constitutional carry" arguing a person shouldn't have to buy a permit to carry a gun.

LA: Road, Streetcar Closures; Guns Not Allowed at Monument Demonstration Sunday Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The NOPD plans to close several streets and shut down the streetcar line due to planned demonstrations for and against the three remaining Confederate monuments Sunday. The event is being treated as a homeland security issue, according to Aaron Miller, the Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.

MI: DNR Releases Deer Hunter Study Report Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, in collaboration with DJ Case & Associates, recently released a report on a nearly yearlong study of Michigan deer hunters. Following up on recent DNR research into deer hunting participation trends, the project was designed to be completed before the 2017-2019 deer hunting regulations are established.

ME: Women Lock and Load at Ladies Only Shooting Day in Canaan Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Ladies locked and loaded at a ladies only shooting day in Canaan today. Women were invited out to Silverton Sporting Ranch to learn shotgun and handgun basics. They spent time on the five stand learning to break clays and on the pistol range hitting targets. The owner says its a chance for women to learn how to properly handle a fire arm and if need be protect themselves.

FL: State Set To Change Burden Of Proof In "Stand Your Ground" Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Legislature passed a bill that would make Florida the state the first to place the burden of proof in stand your ground pretrial hearings on the prosecution rather than the defendant. The Senate passed the bill Friday on a 22-14 vote, just hours before it would have died on the last day lawmakers considered non-budget related bills.

Seattle Police Chiefs Gun Violence Remark Stirs Hot Water
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Reacting to a string of shootings that occurred during a 24-hour period in Seattle this week, Police Chief Kathleen OToole who came from Boston evidently lit a lot of fuses when she remarked, We are outraged by the gun violence, and neither our department nor our community will tolerate it.
Ironically, minutes later in another part of the city, a 43-year-old man was stabbed in the neck. So far, not a word from the chief about knife violence.