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Second Amendment battle lines drawn over Oslo massacre
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"Friday's massacre at Norway's Utoya youth camp proves the Scandinavian nation’s stringent gun laws have failed, say gun rights activists."
"Second Amendment Foundation president Alan Gottlieb said yesterday that Norway’s gun laws clearly did not work to prevent the 76 deaths on July 22."
"But Dennis Henigan, acting president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, said in a statement released Monday that using the shooting as evidence against the effectiveness of gun control 'would be a tragedy.'" ... |
#1 Bottled Water Company in the U.S. Contributes $250,000 to Ducks Unlimited
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"Nestlé Waters North America recently pledged a gift of $250,000 to Ducks Unlimited to continue support of DU wetland conservation programs in high priority areas like the Gulf Coast."
"'Nestlé Waters North America recognizes that by protecting and improving wetlands that provide critical habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife, they are also protecting important water resources,' Sean Stone, DU Director of Development, said." ... |
National Shooting Sports Foundation Awards $435,000 in Grants to Shooting Ranges
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"With interest growing nationwide in target shooting and owning firearms for home and personal defense, the need for top-notch shooting ranges has never been greater."
"Recognizing this, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade associations for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, has awarded $435,000 in grants to 22 ranges to develop programs that put more people on the firing line." ... |
Mark Kresser Named President and CEO of Taurus International
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"Taurus International Manufacturing is excited to announce the appointment of Mark Kresser as President and CEO."
"He will succeed long-time President and CEO, Bob Morrison. The move will become effective September 1, 2011."
"'With Kresser's vast experience in the firearms industry, he possesses all the qualities and strengths you look for in a leader,' said Bob Morrison." ... |
Laser, machine gun team up for ship defense
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"Like peanut butter and chocolate, the U.S. Navy thinks machine guns and lasers are two great tastes that taste great together. They hope the combination of old school lead with new school 'pew' will better protect their ships from attack by smaller boats."
"BAE Systems, a British defense firm, already makes the giant machine guns that protect warships from approaching watercraft. But yesterday, Boeing announced that they will team up with BAE Systems to develop a solid-state laser that would work in tandem with the already potent weapon." ... |
GA: Ga. congressman Franklin is found dead in Marietta
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"State Rep. Bobby Franklin (R-east Cobb), who was found dead at his home just before noon on Tuesday at the age of 56, had complained about chest pains on Friday." ...
"'I was shocked and saddened to hear of Rep. Bobby Franklin’s death,' [Gov.] Deal said. 'Bobby served the people of Georgia as a representative from Cobb County for nearly 15 years, and he never wavered in his conviction to his principles. He staunchly defended our Second Amendment rights ... The unexpected loss of a colleague at such a young age compounds the tragedy. ...'" ... |
SC: Why Women Should Carry Concealed Handguns
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"Vincent Lee Carson was wanted for another hotel robbery when he hid in the breakfast room of a Days Inn in Columbia, South Carolina. The female hotel clerk who came in to prepare breakfast 'was about 100 pounds lighter than Carson and stood at least a foot shorter than him.' Carson attacked and held a knife to her throat.""Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said Carson’s intent was not only to rob the motel, but also to rape the clerk. ..." "As Carson pocketed his knife and prepared to tie her up, the victim drew a .22 caliber pistol and [fatally] shot him point blank in the chest." ... |
Three Stooges of ATF’s Fast and Furious (video available)
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"President Barack Obama, Attorney General Eric Holder and Acting ATF Director Ken Melson all are eschewing responsibility for and even lack of timely knowledge of operation Fast and Furious. But who really believes them?"
"As president and CEO of the executive branch of our government, of course, Obama ultimately is responsible. He is the Stooge in Chief." ... |
Sharyl Attkisson: ATF Manager says he shared Fast and Furious Info with White House
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... "At a lengthy hearing on ATF's controversial gunwalking operation today, a key ATF manager told Congress he discussed the case with a White House National Security staffer as early as September 2010. The communications were between ATF Special Agent in Charge of the Phoenix office, Bill Newell, and White House National Security Director for North America Kevin O'Reilly. Newell said the two are longtime friends. The content of what Newell shared with O'Reilly is unclear and wasn't fully explored at the hearing." ... |
Agent Who Supervised Gun-Trafficking Operation Testifies on His Failings
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"A federal agent who helped supervise the gun-trafficking investigation known as Operation Fast and Furious told Congress on Tuesday that he had made mistakes during the effort to dismantle a network that was funneling assault weapons to Mexican drug cartels." ...
"But Mr. Newell defended the broader strategy of seeking to identify the people running the network, rather than merely arresting the low-level buyers recruited to go into gun stores. ..." ... |
Operation Fast and Furious Probe: Testifiers Fast on Their Feet, Republicans Furious at Evasive Answers
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"House Republicans on Tuesday expanded their probe of a botched [ATF] operation that allowed thousands of guns to pour over the Mexican border after surprising and often stonewalled testimony that suggested additional involvement by more federal agencies."
"A top ATF agent repeatedly evaded intense questions on Operation Fast and Furious ... and initially blamed a field agent for launching the failed investigation before finally admitting that the IRS, [DEA], and [ICE] 'participated in the investigation' and were 'aware of the strategy.'" ...
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Fast and Furious the ‘Perfect storm of idiocy,’ — ATF attaché
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"Operation Fast and Furious was 'the perfect storm of idiocy,' according to a new report released today by Congressman Darrell Issa and Senator Charles Grassley as a third hearing into the botched gun running sting operation opens on Capitol Hill."
"Carlos Canino, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ attaché to Mexico, testifying before Congressional investigators, is quoted in the 60-page report stating:""'What these guys did was basically grab the ATF rule book on trafficking and threw it out the window. This is indefensible. It is indefensible.'" ... |
FBI complicity in 'Gunwalker' refutes 'rogue operation by leaderless ATF' claim
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... "The FBI, in other words, was fully aware of what was going on, and made no move to stop it. This flies in the face of claims by administration apologists that this was no more than a 'rogue operation' within the BATFE, and was only allowed to happen because the BATFE has been 'leaderless,' without a permanent director since 2006."
"Keep in mind that the FBI is not hobbled with an acting director. Robert Mueller has, in fact, been the FBI director for nearly 10 years. Perhaps more importantly, the FBI and BATFE are both part of the Department of 'Justice.' No multi-agency operation within the DoJ could have been implemented without the knowledge, and indeed the approval, of very senior DoJ political appointees." ... |
Even Democrats Oppose Obama On Gun Control Treaty
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"For awhile now I’ve gotten e-mails from people concerned about Pres. Obama and this administration restricting gun rights. I honestly thought they were being a bit conspiratorial. That is, until I read this:"
"Twelve Democratic senators have joined 45 Republicans in a fast growing movement to halt progress on an Obama-backed United Nations effort that could bring international gun control into the United States and slap America’s gun owners with severe restrictions." ... |
Congress Moves ahead on Gun Legislation
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"It’s already written in the Constitution's Second Amendment, and now Congress is addressing new legislation that will revise regulations regarding citizens' right to bear arms."
"If passed, the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity bill would increase the number of legally-owned handguns on American streets and lower the conceal-and-carry restrictions on those weapons." ... |
Bill To Repeal The Federal Gun Free School Zones Act Introduced
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"Representative Ron Paul from Texas introduced HR 2613 on July 21, 2011."
"If passed, it would completely repeal the Federal Gun Free School Zones Act. As you know, the Fed GFSZA effectively prohibits all forms of unlicensed carry, and does not recognize concealed carry reciprocity agreements between states." ... |
IA: Iowa gun rights activists take aim at 2012 legislative session
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"A summer rainstorm wasn't enough to prevent a few hundred of Iowa's most active gun enthusiasts from gathering on the grounds of the Big Springs Range Complex Saturday for a small trade show, firearms training, range shooting and speeches from state and national lawmakers."
"The Second Amendment Rally, hosted by the Iowa Firearms Coalition and the National Rifle Association and sponsored by a wealth of businesses, marked the second time in as many years that grassroots activists of all ilk had gathered for networking and to hear from prominent lawmakers." ... |
NY: County unplugs pistol permit pipeline
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"Until late last week a pistol license had not been issued in Columbia County for six months. Slowdowns in Albany had clogged the pistol permit pipeline until, without notice, 20 of the 60 tardy documents returned to the county for signature and approval by the County Court, Sheriff’s Office and the Office of the County Clerk."
"On July 21 Judge Jonathan Nichols received the permits and began expediting the approval process to get the permits to waiting residents. County Clerk Holly Tanner and Sheriff David Harrison said they too will work to get the delayed permits to eager firearm enthusiasts around the county." ... |
Obama faces a showdown with the Second Amendment
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"'Does the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution protect a right to possess and carry a firearm for self-defense outside the home?'"
"Two months from today the United States Supreme Court will meet in conference. If four justices vote to hear the case, that question will be answered by the High Court before the court adjourns next year, just in time for the Presidential election." ... |
FURY: Canton, OH council president lashes out at cop critics
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"Canton, OH City Council President Allen Schulman last night reportedly blasted gun rights activists and critics of a city police officer caught on his own dash-cam video threatening a legally-armed citizen in an obscenity-laced tirade that has gone viral across cyberspace."
"Schulman’s remarks — aimed at 'out of town' gun activists and others who have criticized the incident from as far away as Washington and Oregon — came during a Monday night council session ..." ... |
Dazed and hapless Canton councilman tries to swim in the tsunami (audio available)
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... "Schulman, you're lucky that there isn't civil unrest on your very doorstep. While neither I nor OFCC advocate that approach, I'm surprised that it hasn't happened. Whatever develops from this point forward, one thing is certain: Your public relations hellstorm hasn't even begun to kick up sparks."
"A police officer you employ to protect the citizens of Canton threatened to execute an unarmed citizen in handcuffs. I forget if that was before or after the cop threatened to 'cave in his head,' 'blast him in the mouth,' and 'step back and put 10 rounds in him.'" ... |
USAMU & Fort Benning to Host Paralympic World Cup Shooting Event
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"Fort Benning, in conjunction with USA Shooting, will host the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Cup USA October 3-9 at the home of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit."
"This event will be the largest Paralympic shooting event on American soil. Paralympic shooters from around the world will travel to Columbus, Ga., for the opportunity to win quotas to the 2012 Paralympic Games." ... |
National Hunting Guru and Renowned TV Host Chad Belding Goes on Tour
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"National hunting guru and renowned television host Chad Belding is set to launch the inaugural 2011 Banded Calls North American Tour – presented by the Sportsman Channel, Otis Technology, HEVI-Shot, and HiViz."
"The tour will be hosted by Scheels All Sports, Cabela’s and Mack’s Prairie Wings sporting goods stores, with the first three stops coming at Scheels in Fargo, N.D. (7/29), Mankato, Minn. (7/30-31), and Sioux City, La. (8/5-7)." ... |
MI: Recreation 101 Beginning Archery Program Offered
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"Visitors to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park will have the chance to learn the skill of shooting a bow and arrow through the Recreation 101 Beginning Archery Program, offered on Tuesday, July 26, and Tuesday, August 2. Both programs will begin at 7 p.m."
"Led by park interpreter Bob Wild, this beginner archery program will introduce participants to the basics of archery target shooting. Archery equipment for most ages and abilities will be available for use during the free, one-hour program. Participants should meet at the park’s winter recreation area middle parking lot." ... |
PA: We have a right to bear arms
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"York Sunday News printed a guest column titled 'No individual right to arm against government,' by Josh Horwitz, about the 'castle doctrine' bill. The bill was presented to Pennsylvania Legislature by Rep. Scott Perry, who is quoted as saying, 'We must be able not only to hunt but to protect ourselves from an overbearing government that does not do the will of the people."
"Mr. Horwitz interprets this that Rep. Perry is advocating the overthrow of the government, while its purpose is to protect the legal gun owners from lawsuits if they are required to use deadly force protecting themselves and their families ..." ... |
ID: Idaho Project Showcases National Forest Stewardship Program
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"A new forest stewardship project in Idaho is showcasing a Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation national program built to deliver conservation while boosting local economies."
"Acting as a nonprofit partner with the Salmon-Challis National Forest, RMEF is overseeing a project to thin overgrown forest, improve habitat for elk and other wildlife, and reduce wildfire risk on 570 acres in the Hughes Creek area of Salmon, Idaho."
"RMEF’s job is ensuring that conservation objectives are met and subcontracting with local companies to do the actual work." ... |
LA: Louisiana Has Record Waterfowl Harvest
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"Waterfowl hunters harvested more than 2.7 million ducks in Louisiana during the 2010-11 waterfowl season, more than any other state, according to the recently released annual U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Migratory Bird Hunting Activity and Harvest report."
"'Conserving waterfowl habitats in Louisiana has long been one of Ducks Unlimited's highest priorities,' Bob Dew, DU manager of conservation programs, said."
"'More ducks were harvested in Louisiana last season than in the entire Atlantic or Central Flyways! If that doesn't convey the continental importance of Louisiana as wintering waterfowl habitat, I don't know what does.'" ... |
GA: Fickey helped build shotgun program at Clemson
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"Wake Fickey has already found a sport that he'll stay involved with for many years to come."
"His last three years as an undergraduate at Clemson University, Fickey, a North Hall High graduate, were spent trying to spread his love for shooting sports."
"'Shooting is something that you can still do when you're 72,' Fickey said." ... |
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