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Great Falls gun shop re-opens after a visit from federal agents
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GREAT FALLS A Great Falls gun shop owner says he was targeted by federal agents Wednesday. In fact, he claims that he's been in the crosshairs of the government for a couple of years now.

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Submitter's note: The legality of the IRS' warrant is highly questionable and they went beyond their own dubious warrant and flat out committed felony armed robbery of these 4473s, which the ATF initially told the owner he didn't have to give them. This was strong arm gestapo Nazi tactics through and through.

Rep. Rosendale sends letter to ATF, IRS asking for answers after search of Highwood Creek Outfitters
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GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Earlier this week, agents from the IRS Criminal Investigation Unit and Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (AFT) [sic] closed Highwood Creek Outfitters to search for financial documents.

Friday afternoon, Congressman Matt Rosendale announced he sent a letter to ATF Director Steven Dettelbach and IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, asking for answers and calling the incident outrageous.

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Submitter's note: The legality of the IRS' warrant is highly questionable and they went beyond their own dubious warrant and flat out committed felony armed robbery of these 4473s, which the ATF initially told the owner he didn't have to give them. This was strong arm gestapo Nazi tactics through and through.

28 Gauge vs 410: The Rise of Small-Bore Shotguns Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
It wasn't that long ago that everyone swore by "the bigger, the better" when it came to shotguns. However, with a few recent introductions, small-bore shotguns are generating a lot of attention from shooters and hunters, who initially dismissed them.

Rasmussen: Voter Majority Expects Cheating in 24 Election Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A new Rasmussen survey released this week has revealed a majority of voters continue to suspect widespread election fraud, and expect cheating at the ballot box to influence the 2024 presidential election.

If Youre White, Self-Defense is No Longer an Option
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Self-defense is the right to use reasonable force for the purpose of defending ones own life or the lives of others. Most states allow deadly force in self-defense where the person defending himself reasonably believes that such force is necessary to prevent imminent death or grievous bodily harm. As a general matter of law, self-defense is a universally accepted principle in American jurisprudence. Or at least it was until recently.

Gavin Newsom's 28th Amendment for gun control sparks resistance: The constitutional reality behind the measure Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) proposed a 28th Amendment to the Constitution to restrict gun ownership in a move that has lawmakers debating the future of gun control in the United States. Republicans have largely condemned the proposal, claiming that it would violate the Second Amendment and arguing it would not be an effective solution to reducing gun violence.

SD: Johnson opposes ATF stabilizing brace rule Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
This week, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted in disapproval of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) rule making certain types of pistol braces illegal.

'Soviet style intimidation': Armed IRS agents raid, close gun shop, U.S. lawmaker says
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Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.) is demanding answers after he says a group of armed IRS agents raided and temporarily closed a Montana gun shop in Great Falls Wednesday.

"This event is another example of President Biden weaponizing federal agencies to target and harass hardworking Americans for exercising their constitutional rights," Rosendale said in a letter to leaders of the Internal Revenue Service and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

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Submitter's note: The legality of the IRS' warrant is highly questionable and they went beyond their own dubious warrant and flat out committed felony armed robbery of these 4473s, which the ATF initially told the owner he didn't have to give them. Gestapo stuff.

At Least 21 Shot at Juneteenth Celebration in Gun-Controlled Illinois Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
At least 21 people were shot, one of them fatally, at a Juneteenth celebration in gun-controlled Illinois on Sunday morning around 12:30 a.m. CNN reported the shooting occurred in a parking lot in Willowbrook, about 21 miles west of Chicago.

Joe Biden: Stabilizer Braces Make Pistols Shoot Higher Caliber Bullets Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
President Joe Biden boasted of his executive push for the new Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) AR-pistol stabilizer brace rule and claimed the braces make pistols shoot higher caliber bullets during the Safer Communities Summit Friday.

Rhode Island: Lawful Gun Owners Spared This Year Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Ocean State gun owners got a reprieve this session as the Legislature recessed its regular 2023 session without a significant gun bill passing. After passing a magazine ban last year, anti-gun politicians were more determined than ever to pass a semi-auto assault weapon ban this year.

CT: Waterbury Police collect nearly 2 dozen guns during buyback event Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Nearly two dozen guns are off the streets of Waterbury after they were collected during the police department's gun buyback event on Saturday. During the gun buyback, police said they collected 23 various types of guns including two assault rifles.

Beretta APX 9mm Ammo Recommendations: Best 9mm Ammo for All Occasions Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Looking for the best ammo for the Beretta APX 9mm? This superb family of pistols has been making waves in recent years, and it's fair to say that Beretta has a certified hit on their hands with their first polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol. We've done some testing to try and find the best 9mm ammo for a Beretta APX.

Up Close with the New Henry Big Boy .357 Revolver
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Known chiefly for its lever-action rifles, Henry has now entered the six-gun game with a pair of Big Boy .357 Magnum revolvers while more wheel guns could be on the way. With an iconic name that dates to the 1800s, Anthony Imperato's reborn Henry Repeating Arms has been making lever guns since 1996 when its first H001 Classic Lever Action .22 hit the market. Since then, the company has made its way to its new headquarters at Rice Lake, Wisconsin, and employs over 600 American workers.

Hateful Gun Banner Sent to Prison for Threatening Congresswoman Boebert Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A 39-year-old South Florida man who is an ardent anti-gunner was sentenced last week to 15 months in federal prison and one year of probation for threatening U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, in a series of social media posts that targeted the Congresswoman for her strong Second Amendment support.

IRS Confiscates Tens of Thousands of 4473 Forms From Great Falls, MT Gun Dealer Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Tom Van Hoose has owned Highwood Creed Outfitters in Great Falls, Montana for 13 years. As he pulled into work Wednesday morning, twenty heavily armed Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division agents swarmed his store. He tells TTAG that the IRS agents, in full battle rattle, had been mustered from as far away as Denver and Idaho to serve a warrant for his financial records.

Military Surplus Collecting For Beginners6 Guns Worth Knowing About
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Owning and shooting a real piece of world history in the form of a military-surplus firearm is one of the most exciting facets of gun ownership. It can also be the source of quite a bit of frustration. With these antiques, frustrating circumstances can arise for even the most seasoned collectors and shooters. That said, those who are brand new to military surplus firearms are at a greater risk of facing the consequences of an imprudent purchase.

Happy Hunting with Howas Mini Action in 6mm ARC
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When I first got into the precision rifle shooting world many years ago, one of the first things I learned was who the players were. Howa was always well-known as a quality manufacturer that an average guy could afford without getting divorced. Ive played with a few different Howa rifles over the years, but this one was for keeps, so today Ill share it with you: the Howa Mini Action in 6mm ARC. (I say its for keeps, but I wouldnt have known that until later.)