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26 New Co-Sponsors To 2A Protection Act Is 'Good News,' Says CCRKBA
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"Twenty-six more members of Congress have signed on as co-sponsors to the Second Amendment Protection Act, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms announced today."
"'This is good news,' said CCRKBA Chairman Alan M. Gottlieb. 'With a vote looming on the proposed United Nations Arms Trade Treaty, this sends a clear message to the Obama administration that the president will face real trouble if he or Secretary of State Hillary Clinton signs any document that threatens our constitutionally-protected individual right to keep and bear arms.'" ... |
ATF damage control on whistleblowers raising new concerns
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... "'If you’ll notice in the email from [ATF Associate Chief Counsel Joel J.] Rossner, he’s telling the managers not to ask any of the whistleblowers if they are indeed whistleblowers,' Madea explained. 'Because you see, if the managers asked the question and got caught retaliating, the managers could not claim they 'DIDN’T KNOW' when the inevitable lawsuit goes before the MSPB [Merit System Protection Board] or Federal Court.'" ... |
NSSF: Gun Sales Jump 17.2% In 2011
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"According to preliminary sales numbers collected by the ATF and crunched by the National Shooting Sports Federation, 2011 was a record-breaking year for gun sales. Americans bought 17.2% more guns in 2011 than the did in 2010, which was itself a record-breaking year. When you’re done cheering, make the jump for the full statistics." ... |
Why Liberals Want To Stop Gun Shows
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... "Closing the 'gun show loophole' enables the government to curtail person to person sales. That is what is really behind the attack on gun shows. Every gun would have to be turned into a gun dealer so that it could be tracked by the Federal Government and then the transfer process would be monitored by the Federal Government. The right you have now to sell your neighbor your shotgun will be gone, forever." ... |
Adult in Afhganistan, Juvenile in America; what's wrong with this picture
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... "For over two centuries now, young Americans have put on the uniform, and gone off to fight and die for Old Glory. They were, with few exceptions, recognized as adults in our society. But, in 1968, with implementation of the Gun Control Act, 18-20 year old young people have had their citizenship partially revoked. They come back from war, and are denied the best tools for personal defense.They have been sent to the back of the bus when it comes to handgun purchases. Gun dealers are prohibited from selling handguns to this group of young people, thus infringing on their Constitutional rights under the Second Amendment." ... |
Dept. of Defense again attempts to trample on Second Amendment rights of returning U.S. military troops
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"If it was not enough that Marines were forced to disarm at their base at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan this past March when Defense Secretary Leon Panetta paid a visit, I read with personal interest an article in regard to depressed returning troops recently posted at Military.com, entitled 'DoD Could Renew Push to Restrict Personal Weapons.'"
"According to the article 'The Pentagon appears ready to take on gun rights advocates this year in order to give commanders the ability to restrict troops at high risk of suicide from keeping their personal firearms easily available in their homes.' ..." ... |
Rick Ector Wants to Starve IHOP
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"We met Rick Ector back in April at the NRA convention. He’s the motor city NRA-certified firearms instructor and LAID main man. And now he’s got his back up over Detroit area IHOPs that choose to exclude legally carried firearms in their establishments. When you think about it, it’s way too hot this summer for belly-bombing flapjacks anyway. Be we’re guessing Rick wants folks to stay out of the joints permanently, or . . ." ... |
All fired up over firearms, form, function and fashion
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"Trish Cutler insists she is not a person who goes overboard by nature. ..."
"So when the new competitive shooter and longtime Columbia County pistol permit clerk wanted to learn more about what accessories are available for women who carry pistols, she decided on a small gathering."
"'Let's all together and have a nacho night at my house and see what we have, because I don't know how to wear a holster,' she told friends."
"'There were just a million questions going on because we didn't carry,' said Cutler ..."
"But word got out. The gathering was moved to a gun club. Then to a hall. Then to a bigger hall."
"Why not a fashion show?"
"Why not? As far as anyone knows, it's never been done before. Anywhere." ... |
Protip: Saiga 12-Gauge Shotguns Suck
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"There’s a puff piece post at Ammoland dubbed 'The Superiority of the Saiga Autoloading Shotgun' that sings the high praises of the Saiga 12-gauge autoloader. The gun is one of the more popular 'alternate' designs for shotguns out there and the article touts the accuracy and reliability of the gun. But as someone who has owned a Saiga and has just seen the best competition shooters in the world try to run them in a competition, I call bullshit . . ." ... |
LaserLyte Side Mount Laser Update
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"Approximately 1 year ago I posted a review of the LaserLyte CK-AMF side mount laser system for the Ruger LCP/KelTec P3AT ... Since I didn’t have an LCP I had to get on my knees and beg my sister to let me use hers. It was of course in her best interest as she would receive a free laser for the ubiquitous LCP in her possession. ANYWAY last week she tells me that the whole unit is coming loose and it’s rattling something fierce." ... |
Glock Perfection: Fact or Fiction?
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"Glock Perfection. I’m sure you’ve heard Glock’s slogan before, but just how much truth is there in it? A lot might depend on whether or not you’re a fan of Glock…"
"Though I’ve shot many Glocks over the years, I’ve only recently become a Glock owner. I’ve long been more of a Smith & Wesson M&P guy, which is arguably Glock’s biggest competition in the market. So here’s a long time M&P fan’s perspective on the Glock Perfection claim. I will be primarily using my Gen 4 Glock 19 to make my case." ... |
Shooting the .50 (video available)
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"On the final day of the Girls Gun Getaway, the remaining few got a chance to shoot a .50 caliber Serbu rifle. It was the first time for many of us and as you can see below, there was giddy anticipation paired with the teensiest, tiniest bit of trepidation. For those of you who are new or who have never seen a .50 caliber rifle before, this is what they look like:" ... |
Beez Combat Systems Recon/LE Chest Rig Review
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"Ask anyone who has worn hard body armor and they will tell you it's not very comfortable (it's comforting). Armor is heavy, expensive and creates a lot of bulk which you may not need or want as an American Shooter. 'But how will I carry all my magazines, first aid kit, hydration system, knifes, lights, random pouches and most importantly; moral patches without an IOTV?' Why do you think you need all that stuff to be an effective fighter? Throughout history into our current conflicts some of the most effective and envied fighters go in light and get out quick. A chest rig fits this role very well." ...
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How did the Winchester 1873 Win the West?
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... "In 1873, President Ulysses S. Grant entered his second term, Levi Strauss patented copper rivets on jeans and Coors began brewing beer in Colorado. Oh and Colt came out with the Peacemaker and Winchester introduced the 1873 lever action – you’d think this match was made in heaven, but no, America."
"Winchester would produce the 1873 for 50 years, eventually over 700,000 were made. ..."
"Two things set the 1873 Winchester apart from the earlier designs. The first is the use of steel for the receiver instead of the bronze of the Henry and 1866 model. The steel was tougher and could stand up to a stronger chambering. And that is the most important difference: the chambering of the 1873." ... |
Jessie Abbate Shows Off Super-Fast Shotgun Reload Technique (video avaiable)
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"Jessie 'Jasmine Jessie' Abbate showed off her quirky yet effective shotgun reloading technique for the Outdoor Channel."
"Most of the time, we do things in a certain way because it’s the most obvious. A bit of creativity can completely change what’s normal. We used to load bullets into revolvers one at a time until some enterprising gunsmith created the speed loader. We used to fold shirts the same way our grandmas did until some random person invented the two-second fold." ... |
Unfinished Gun Parts Getting ATF Attention
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"Federal agents are looking into cases of partially finished firearm parts that are showing up in the hands of Mexican cartels."
"The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms issued a statement today in response to a story aired Thursday by CHANNEL 5 NEWS. The report was on what is commonly known as 80 percent lower receivers."
"The parts require tooling by a skilled gunsmith and therefore are not considered part of a firearm, the ATF said. The metal piece can be bought and sold legally without a federal license." ... |
NY: Microstamping guns makes sense
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"The battle over the microstamping of hand guns has pitted politically powerful gun manufacturers and the NRA against the Democratic majority in the state Assembly led by state Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel of Great Neck."
"Schimel is joined in her fight by Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice, U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and law enforcement officials from across the state."
"With microstamping when a gun is fired, information identifying the make, model and serial number of the gun is stamped onto the cartridge as numbers and letters. This technology enables law enforcement officials to trace firearms through cartridge casings found at crime scenes, even if the crime gun is never found." ...
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NM: Taos County Sheriff's Office reports shooting following intrusion
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... "[Undersheriff Ed] Romero said that Carpenter knocked on the door an unidentified homeowner on Los Alamitos Road, getting the man in a headlock and robbing him of $150 cash and a jar of medical marijuana at gunpoint."
"Romero said that the homeowner had a valid license to use medical marijuana."
"Romero said that the homeowner was calling authorities about the intrusion when he heard Carpenter returning to the house."
"'The intruder, though a doggie door, displayed a weapon,' Romero said. 'At that point, the owner discharged a high-powered rifle through the steel door, striking the intruder six times in the lower extremities.'" ... |
MI: 66 Year Old Michigan Woman Shoots Home Invader Twice
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"A 66 year old woman in Michigan was caught off guard by a knife wielding home invader who broke into her home. The intruder demanded cash from the woman, who told him there was some cash in the bedroom. When he forced her into the bedroom the woman discreetly grabbed a case containing a gun her son had bought her. She asked to go to the restroom and there opened and loaded the gun. She came back and shot the intruder, who was counting her money, twice, despite his pleas after being shot once. The would be robber then fled and was captured by police a short distance away."
"'I knew he was going to kill me,' said the homeowner." ... |
WA: Tacoma homeowner shoots man trying to break into home (video available)
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"A Tacoma resident shot a man who tried to break into his home early Saturday."
"'And this guy is getting crazier and coming back to the door, putting an elbow to it or put a foot. At one point we could actually see him, even though the door was locked, we could actually see his face he was pushing so hard,' said Jim Ingle."
"Ingle says he yelled to the man he had the wrong house. Still, the man kept trying to break through the front door."
"Ingle says he shot through the door just moments before police arrived." ... |
ATF chief warns of 'consequences' to outside whistleblowing
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"The federal prosecutor brought in to reform the embattled Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in the aftermath of the Fast and Furious gun scandal distributed a videotaped message to employees this month warning there would be 'consequences' for reporting wrongdoing outside their chain of command."
"The video, obtained by the Washington Guardian, immediately raised alarm among agents in the field, members of Congress and whistleblower advocates." ... |
U.S. Ambassador’s Statement on United Nation’s Arms Trade Treaty
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"It gives me great pleasure to address this gathering on behalf of the United States. Mr. President, the enormous energy, diplomatic skill, and patience that you have demonstrated in leading us up to this point is indeed extraordinary, and I pledge the United States will continue to work closely with you and our colleagues around the room to achieve the consensus on an effective arms treaty in order, as Secretary Clinton clearly stated, 'to ensure that all countries can be held to standards that will actually improve the global situation by denying arms to those who would abuse them.' . . ." ... |
Treaty threatens gun rights
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"On July 27, President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton are scheduled to sign the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. This treaty is nothing more than a smoke-and-mirrors attempt to disarm the American people."
"It is designed to take away the right of the American people to keep and bear arms as expressed in the Second Amendment to our U.S. Constitution – a right, I might add, that the U.S. Supreme Court has twice interpreted as an individual right." ... |
Protect privacy from drones at home, lawmakers say
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"Before thousands of civilian drones begin flying in U.S. skies, Congress should take steps to protect the public's privacy and prevent terrorists from hacking or jamming signals that control the aircraft, lawmakers said Thursday."
"House members from both parties said at an oversight hearing that they're worried about potential privacy and security threats as the use of small unmanned aircraft becomes widespread. The Federal Aviation Administration forecasts an estimated 10,000 civilian drones will be in use in the U.S. within five years." ... |
MD: A scarlet letter for guns
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"Lawmakers in Prince George’s County, Md. hate guns so much they want to brand anyone convicted of violating one of the state’s convoluted firearm statutes. Stab someone with a knife, and the county won’t care or take notice of you after you serve your time. Sell a handgun that’s not on the state’s list of approved firearms, and the Washington suburb will mark you as a criminal and hold you up to public ridicule."
"Beginning July 27, anyone convicted of a gun offense in the county must register with the chief of police. ..." ... |
NJ: Berlin Borough police chief, wife fight domestic assault charge
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"The top cop in Berlin Borough has been charged with simple assault in the wake of an alleged domestic incident this month involving his wife." ...
"According to Evesham police, the 23-year-veteran officer was charged with simple assault after officers responded for a reported early-morning dispute at a Marlton home on July 2."
"An ensuing investigation determined DeLorenzo had allegedly struck his wife with a chair, 'causing injury that was visible to officers,' police said." ...
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FL: Florida Deputy Charged in Animal Cruelty Case
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"A long-time employee of the Hillsborough County, Fla., Sheriff's Department has resigned after being charged with animal cruelty for allegedly neglecting Miniature Horses."
"Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department Public Information Officer Det. Larry McKinnon said that on July 3 Dep. Pamela Belo surrendered four Miniature Horses to the RVR Horse Rescue in Riverview, Fla. At the time of the surrender and investigation, Belo was a 23-year veteran of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office assigned to the Community Outreach division, McKinnon said. She was suspended without pay and subsequently resigned, he said." ... |
AZ: Phoenix police sgt. probed for pocketing cash (video available)
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"A Phoenix police sergeant has been pulled off the streets and placed on administrative paid leave. CBS 5 News has learned Sgt. Arnold Davis is the subject of both an internal and a criminal investigation."
"Phoenix police higher-ups refused to release any information on the circumstances which led to Davis' leave. Sources told CBS 5 News that the supervisor was caught on surveillance video pocketing several thousands of dollars in cash from a business while he was responding there on official duty." ... |
PA: Policeman stole $4,900, detectives say
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"Berks County detectives Thursday arrested a veteran Lower Heidelberg Township police officer on theft charges after investigators said he stole $4,900 from the township police officers association." ... |
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