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30 Years Of Giving Back
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For some, the headlines about freedom and our future may sound like someone elses business. Its exactly what the NRA Foundation has been supporting for the last 30 years. In spite of the pandemic, the NRA Foundation has continued to champion for the programs we hold most dear. While its Friends of NRA program has been put on hold during these uniquely trying times, like many other activities across this great nation, we have been working diligently to come back stronger than ever. One hundred percent of the net proceeds from the NRA Foundations Friends of NRA program are used to support charitable Second Amendment-related programs.

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Responsible gun owners defended themselves, but you didn't hear it in the news. Instructor Tony Simon joins host Rob Morse to talk about four recent examples. Should you defend an innocent stranger? These gun owners survived a lethal threat. What should you do in their place? Text and podcast available at the link. (21 minute audio)

History of 45-70 Ammo
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Known several names including .45-70 Government, .45 Government, and .45-70-45 the .45-70 was developed by the U.S. government and is one of their greatest cartridges. Even today, the cartridge retains the respect of hunters and shooting enthusiasts, and is one of the very few cartridges that has continued to thrive after being converted from using black powder to smokeless powder. The .45-70 was developed at the historic Springfield Armory in Massachusetts as a short-term replacement for the .50-70, which had been adopted just over a decade before.

Seattle in Chaos: Homicides Up as Gun Control Myth Exposed
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Seattle Police Department data shows homicide is up 42 percent over last year as of July 8, and that doesnt count the two victims earlier this week, the most recent being a man who died following a double shooting Tuesday night in the citys Central District.

That followed another fatal shooting the night before, also in the Central District, as reported by KIRO Eyewitness News, the local CBS affiliate.

WY: Gun Rights Group Draws Ire of Top Wyoming Senate Lawmaker
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A growing group of Wyoming lawmakers including the vice president of the Senate are coming after one of the states most aggressive gun rights groups after it lodged efforts to discredit incumbent Republican lawmakers in a number of vulnerable districts ahead of next months Republican primary. The group, Wyoming Gun Owners, has been a consistent presence in Wyomings politics, presenting itself to residents as an uncompromising and unapologetically aggressive proponent for the Second Amendment in Cheyenne.

Americans Want A Gun Rights Champion. They Have No One To Turn To
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The Second Amendment is a centerpiece of American life. Every political party in the United States has a position on the constitutionally-protected right to bear arms. The firearm, like the free exercise of religion or the ability of Congress to levy taxes, is specifically mentioned in the Constitution. Unlike religious liberty or taxes, however, the Second Amendment doesnt have a vigorous champion in Congress. The dominant political parties support an increasingly narrow reading of the Second Amendment, either demanding more government restrictions or meekly coming to its defense in only the least controversial scenarios.

Robber Pulls Knife, Victim Pulls Gun, Robbers Run Off
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Many times, we read about these DGU or defensive gun use stories, and there arent many details. But we can still pull takeaways from stories like these. Or just prove points. Such as the old saying, Dont bring a knife to a gunfight. This past Wednesday, around 7:45 PM, in the Uptown area of New Orleans, LA, some men met to conduct a transaction of purchase. Reports only state that there was more than one man on the robberys side and one victim. One of the robbers pulled a knife on the victim. But as stated, he apparently brought a knife to a gunfight because the victim pulled a gun.

CCW Weekend: Why We Wouldnt Have 10mm Or .40 S&W If .45 Had Gotten More Attention Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Ordinarily, this column tries to steer clear of silly gun arguments because theyre usually pointless. This time, were taking a detour thanks to a discussion I got into recently with a friend and decided its actually worth this trip into the weeds.

OK: New Oklahoma Hunting Regulations Available Online Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The hunting seasons are a little more than a month away, but the Wildlife Department is already getting ready. Hunters can now log on to wildlifedepartment.com to view the newest version of the Oklahoma Hunting and Fishing Guide, which provides regulations and dates for the 2020-21 hunting and fishing seasons.

IL: Outdoors Illinois Sees Uptick in Number of Hunting and Fishing Licenses Issued Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Its probably too early to claim a cause and effect relationship, but the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down theaters and sporting events has certainly not dampened the enthusiasm for outdoor pursuits in Illinois. The number of fishing licenses sold this year is up. Turkey harvest was high and visitation at state parks and related state sites is on the upswing.

How Does New York City Get Away With This?
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Under New York law, it is a crime to possess a firearm, held the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in U.S. v. Sanchez-Villar (2004). This ruling was based on the states ban on the possession of an unlicensed handgun. This Court also said that police officers who see a gun are justified in seizing it because of its immediately apparent incriminating character. This prohibition did not offend the Second Amendment, said this ruling, because the right to possess a gun is clearly not a fundamental right.

Below The Radar: Help Empower Americans To Respond Act
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Anti-Second Amendment extremists have a lot of disregard for those Americans who exercise their Second Amendment rights. If they arent trying to ban guns, they are trying to otherwise make life difficult for any law-abiding American who either owns a gun or wants to do so. The difficulty doesnt just come with restrictions on firearms. It can also include targeting accessories, including heavily regulated ones like suppressors.

80% Firearms Silencers: How America Got Here ~ VIDEO
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80% silencer parts are legal in the United States. In a society built on individual liberty, with checks and balances on government power, it is difficult to effectively ban a simple item. 80% silencers are collections of partly machined parts, sold for other purposes, which can be made into a silencer with a bit of effort by a hobbyist. They are the analog of 80% receivers for hobbyists to make their own guns.

Branching Out: European American Armory's Girsan Pistols
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From the traditionally styled, steel-frame MC1911 Match Elite to the thoroughly modern, polymer-frame MC28SA-TV, EAAs Girsan family of pistols benefits from state-of-the-art manufacturing, materials and features. So, ever heard of Girsan? Girsan Gun Industry was founded in 1993 in Giresun, Turkey. The companys first pistol was the Yavuz 16, which is based on the Beretta 92. It passed Turkish military trials and won several contracts with law enforcement and military organizations in its home country.

AR: Coronavirus Will Boost Autumn Hunting Activity Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
With their jobs and businesses shut down because of social distancing, people took our advice to heart and sought solace on the water. Fishing license sales increased more than 40% in 2020 compared to this same time in 2019. All those new and renewed anglers bought a lot of fishing stuff, including boats.

PA: Cop sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual abuse; must register as sex offender
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A former Pennsylvania police officer has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison following accusations that he sexually abused women while on duty, according to reports.

Mark Icker, of Luzerne and Lackawanna counties, was sentenced Friday after he pleaded guilty to two counts of deprivation of rights.

The plea covered charges against him at the federal and local level, alleging that he solicited sexual favors from women in order to decrease penalties, the Times Leader reported.

U.S. District Judge Malachy E. Mannion described Ickers conduct as vicious, rejecting a plea deal that had Icker serving only 12 years in prison.

Great American Outdoors Act Sent to President Trump
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Conservation, sportsmen, and pro-hunting groups cheered the passing of the Great American Outdoors Act by Congress on Wednesday. The bill was a rare act of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill. Introduced by U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., in March, it passed the Republican-controlled Senate 73-25 last month then was greenlighted 310107 this week by the Democrat-controlled U.S. House, sending it to President Donald Trump for signature.

Is LWRCI's IC DI Worth the Price?
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The IC DI is a direct impingement model. This is an important distinction because LWRCI is also known for its quality piston model AR-15s. The DI is an AR-15 chambered in 5.56 NATO that weighs 6.6-pounds. The fluted barrel contributes greatly to this dainty weight. The 16.1-inch cold hammer-forged barrel has a twist of 1:7 and is capped with an A2 birdcage flash hider. The rail is fully free-floated and features M-LOK, 3 QD mounts, and a Picatinny rail on top.

6 Great Hammer-Fired DA/SA Handguns on the Market Today Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
In a world full of striker-fired pistols, sometimes we need to throw a little love to double-action/single-action (DA/SA) handguns. The oft-forgotten semi-auto category bridges the gap between the venerable 1911 and the more modern striker-fired systems. As much as we talk about striker-fired pistols, for now we mustwait for itstop! Hammer time!

Review: Pyramyd Air Springfield Armory XDm Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Of all todays popular firearms, most have been copied, to some degree, and fitted for using charged air, or gas, to fire 4.5 mm projectiles whether in BB or pellet form. Most interestingly, these gas-operated reproductions can be fired indoors and within a relatively small space. Of course, protective gear and a proper backstop is necessary.

Sneaky Congress Hides Red Flag in National Defense Authorization Act
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Congress is hiding a red flag law in the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R. 6395). The NDAA authorizes the military to red flag anyone subject to the Uniform Code of Military Conduct. According to the NDAA, a friend or relative could report the service member as abusive. An ex parte court will hear the claims of the friend or relative and decided whether to take firearms away from the accused. The gun owner doesnt have a chance to defend themselves or even know that someone is accusing them of abuse.