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Gun Ownership: We’re Number One!
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"'The Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva ranks the U.S. number one in both the total number of civilian firearms and in per capita ownership of small firearms,' alternet.org reports, 'beating out recent war zones like Yemen, Serbia and Iraq. In fact, we may even have more guns in the U.S. than we have people: The rate of private gun ownership in the U.S. was tabulated at 101.05 firearms per 100 individuals in one study. According to a recent report on CNN, Americans own as many as one-third of the guns in the entire world. Research also shows that while the number of households with guns has declined, current gun owners are stockpiling more guns. ...' As Ronald Reagan used to say, there you go again . . ." ... |
Pew Poll: Gun Control Losing Steam, Money and Popularity
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"For years, the opinion polls on gun control have been trending in favor of gun rights. People have been turning away from the idea that gun control is the quick fix to all of America’s woes, and toward the idea that guns might actually be helping instead of hurting. In the wake of the Newtown shooting, those numbers dipped dramatically. No surprise there. But just as dramatic has been the quick correction back to the pre-Newtown status quo, and a recent Pew poll shows some other interesting trends . . ." ... |
Wayne LaPierre: Criticize Obama administration, pay a terrible price
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"President Barack Obama’s condescending commencement address urging Ohio University graduates to reject voices warning Americans of 'tyranny' is an Obama-in-your-face reference to NRA and a host of groups his bureaucrats are trying to crush with their abuse of executive power." ...
"As members of the oldest civil rights organization in the nation, NRA members know tyranny when we see it. Five million strong, we proudly 'gum up the works' when those 'works' are designed to destroy American liberty ..."
"'Tyranny.' That’s Obama’s word. The president is right about one thing: Many people are, indeed, warning about tyranny 'lurking just around the corner.'"
"But the warnings are ripped from today’s front pages. ..." ... |
So what is common-sense gun control?
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"According to the NRA, there are an estimated 23,000 gun-control laws on the books across America, ranging from mandatory ownership of a gun (Kennesaw, Ga.) to restrictions so onerous as to preclude or even prohibit any firearm ownership (Chicago, Washington). Therefore, it becomes necessary to look at what, exactly, are common sense or reasonable gun control laws." ...
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Submitter's Note: To me, a "reasonable" gun law is one which limits punishment for each violation to no less than 30 years, no more than 50 years in prison for any government official or employee who uses or proposes to use the color of law or authority to in any way restrict an individual's ability to manufacture, purchase, own, sell, carry or transport arms of any type. Arms being defined as any weapon type used at the company level of any nation's regular military forces. |
Armalite Purchased by SAC
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"There’s word tonight that Armalite, the parent company of the AR-15 rifle and one of the major firearms manufacturers in Illinois, has been sold to SAC (Strategic Armory Corp). SAC also owns AWC Silencers and Surgeon Rifles, two quality brands. It looks like SAC is trying to build up a Freedom Group killer, but instead of buying the big brand names and ruining them they’re buying quality. Hopefully this isn’t the beginning of a race to the bottom for these companies. Press release after the jump." ... |
Gun Review: 1858 Remington
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"Fordyce Beals. Sounds like the name of a shady character lurking in the wisteria of some Flannery O’Connor story, doesn’t it? Only Fordyce was very real – born in Massachusetts and died in Connecticut. In between, he was granted US Patent No. 21478. Today, we know Old Number 21478 as the Remington 1858 . . ." ... |
Ruger SR1911 Commander for concealed carry
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"The 1911 continues to be America's Gun and Ruger is a newcomer to the marketplace. Last year they came out with their successful full sized Government model and now they are introducing a Commander model which has a shorter grip for easier concealment. According to one of my polls, the .45 continues to lead the pack in calibers carried by Old Gunhands. The 1911 also leads the pack, albeit by a very small margin, the poll about which gun would you choose to take into combat with you. I am sure that Ruger has another winner on their hands. ..." ... |
Bad week for Bloomy and it’s only Tuesday
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"It is shaping up as a bad week for anti-gun New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg because not only are the defections from his Mayors Against Illegal Guns making headlines, his nanny-state attack on big sodas just lost its fizz with a unanimous appeals court ruling against his ban."
"The billionaire mayor may also be in a bit of trouble as it appears the city’s Public Advocate’s office is scrambling to provide records requested by the Bellevue-based Second Amendment Foundation last month relating to his alleged use of city resources on behalf of MAIG." ... |
CFR Steps Up Attack on the Second Amendment Using Discredited Statistics
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"When Julia Sweig, the Nelson and David Rockefeller senior fellow for Latin American studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), released her memorandum on how to reduce gun violence in the United States and Latin America, it revealed not only the CFR’s blatant disregard for Americans' Second Amendment rights but also Sweig's proclivity to use outdated and widely discredited statistics to make her case for more restrictions on those rights. She also used flawed logic and outright falsehoods:" ... |
Constitution Check: Do neighborhood watch volunteers have a right to carry a gun?
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"Lyle Denniston looks at gun rights outside the home in the wake of the George Zimmerman case and why the right to carry a weapon depends upon what state or local laws allow." ...
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Submitter's Note: No, Liz, your natural, fundamental, and inalienable human, individual, civil and Constitutional right to own and carry the weapon of your choice is not dependent on "what state or local laws allow", just as your right to worship and speak as you choose is independent of those laws. |
NYC Asks More Time To Turn Over MAIG Documents, Says SAF
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"The public advocate for the City of New York has told the Second Amendment Foundation that it will need additional time to comply with a Freedom of Information Law request seeking documents and records related to Mayors Against Illegal Guns and 'communications with gun control advocacy organizations.'"
"The files, which initially were to have been provided by July 26 will now ... be provided by Aug. 9."
"SAF Special Projects Director Philip Watson said this is encouraging news for two reasons. First, he explained, it means the city is responding to the SAF request and second, it indicates there may be a considerable amount of information about the city's dealings with MAIG." ... |
Anti-Gunners Pull Out the Stops for CO Recall Votes
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"If you read this morning’s quote of the day ... it seems evident that Colorado Senate President John Morse has an uphill climb in front of him. And he knows it. He’s furiously flailing, trying to fend off people in his Colorado Springs district who are just crazy enough to think that the Constitution actually means what it says. Go figure. And while the People of the Gun in Angela Giron’s Pueblo constituency may have a tougher row to hoe to unseat her, the anti-gun left appears to be going all in to avoid what would be a couple of embarrassing (and educational) losses. To wit: here’s an email blast from Mr. Gabrielle Giffords Captain Mark Kelly designed to hoover up some cash to defend the two anti-gunners ..." ... |
The gun debate: Suburban growth alters political calculus
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"Pennsylvania, Georgia and Virginia have long been bastions of gun-rights supporters, with vast rural areas and strong hunting traditions. But in recent days, lawmakers from those states have demonstrated a new willingness to back stricter firearms regulations, setting the stage for what could be the first major gun-control legislation to pass Congress in two decades."
"The shift underscores a new reality of gun politics in America: The rapid growth of suburbs in historically gun-friendly states are forcing politicians to cater to the views of voters in subdivisions and cul-de-sacs ..." ... |
States fight back against Obama Administration policies
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"There has been somewhat of a revival of nullification over the last few years as governors and state legislatures have pushed back against some of the policies pushed by the Obama Administration. While some may scoff at the idea of nullification, citing federal supremacy over states, Washington has passed a number of laws that have passed on heavy costs to states or trample into areas that should left to their control."
"Politico recently highlighted the pushback from states on various policies being pushed by the Obama Administration — including gun control, ObamaCare, and REAL ID — and whether it’s an viable tool to buck federal mandates:" ... |
MA: State rep candidate Nanni would make pre-K, kindergarten mandatory
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... "Mr. Nanni will be on the Aug. 13 primary ballot to decide which Democratic candidate will face off against Republican Carol Claros to represent the 16th Worcester District. ..."
"The owner of a handgun he uses for sport, Mr. Nanni said he believes in the Second Amendment."
"'Massachusetts does have some of the strictest gun laws in the US,' he said. 'It's damn near impossible' to get a gun permit in the state if a person has been convicted of a crime, he said."
"He thinks that a continued focus on background checks is necessary for those seeking a firearms identification card, and that the best way to prevent gun violence is to have more stringent federal laws on gun control." ... |
CO: Out-of-state money pushing for recall election
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"Most of us see the usefulness of background checks for school personnel like teachers, coaches, administrators, even janitorial staff, lest a known pedophile be hired. Private security companies do extensive background checks as do banks, airlines, bus and transport businesses, and hospitals. These checks do not seem excessive to me since they aim to keep me and my family, and all of you, safe."
"Why then, since safety is a legitimate concern, are folks inside and outside of Colorado attempting to punish two important Colorado state lawmakers who voted for background checks for gun buyers. ..." ... |
NC: McCrory signs gun rights, abortion bills
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"On Monday, Gov. Pat McCrory signed 18 bills into law, but the focus in the state has been centered toward two highly controversial pieces of legislation."
"McCrory signed the gun rights and abortion bills, after both were passed this month by the General Assembly with near-identical voting margins."
"The gun rights bill passed with a 73-41 vote on July 11 ..."
"The gun rights bill expands places where those with legal permits can carry a concealed firearm, including bars and restaurants. ..." ... |
CT: GOP must stand up on guns
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... "Over recent months and years I have been highly critical of the state of our state and the politicians who are running it. ... On Monday night, many fellow gun owners with myself included took to the official Facebook page of John McKinney (who just announced he was seeking the governor's seat) seeking answers on why he co-sponsored SB1160 -- An Act Concerning Gun Violence Prevention And Children's Safety. All of our questions were deleted and we were banned from posting to his page. It seems McKinney is just as much against the First Amendment as he is against the Second Amendment. As critical as I have been of Governor Malloy publicly on his Facebook page I have never been censored or banned." ... |
KS: Kansas law makes it legal to carry switchblades, daggers, etc.
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"Switchblades, daggers and other banned knives are no longer illegal in the state of Kansas. A new law that took effect July 1 allows the types of knives to be carried inside most public places, and is one of the most lenient in the country."
"The president of the Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police said the law puts officers in danger because it legally puts more knives on the streets. Those who support the law say it allows law-abiding citizens another way to protect themselves." ... |
MS: Amicus briefs filed supporting AG in Mississippi gun bill injunction case
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"Friend of the court briefs were filed yesterday in the Mississippi Supreme Court for the case of State of Mississippi v. Robert Shuler Smith supporting the position of state Attorney General Jim Hood. Last week, the attorney general filed an appeal petition and a motion to vacate an injunction by Hinds County Circuit Court Judge Winston Kidd preventing a law clarifying concealed weapons from taking effect. Smith is the Hinds County District Attorney, who along with a handful of legislators and constables, receiving legal prodding and support from the Southern Poverty Law Center, filed the action to block the new law." ... |
MS: Bryant, lawmakers, NRA want to join gun lawsuit
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"A posse of state officials and gun advocates has asked the Mississippi Supreme Court to let them file briefs in support of the state's open-carry law."
"The court had not ruled Tuesday on the requests by Gov. Phil Bryant, about 80 lawmakers, the National Rifle Association and others. Their motions included arguments supporting the law."
"A brief has not yet been filed with the high court by those who challenged the open-carry law, including Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith." ... |
Activist Adam Kokesh ordered held without bond in D.C.
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"A D.C. Superior Court judge has ordered a veteran and activist accused of openly carrying a shotgun in D.C.'s Freedom Plaza held without bond."
"During a preliminary hearing Monday, an attorney representing Adam Kokesh argued that the stunt -- filmed and posted on YouTube -- was nothing more than political theater."
"The judge disagreed, ordering that Kokesh be held until his next court appearance."
"'I consider your client to be a very dangerous man,' the judge said. 'This is not a political statement.'" ...
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FL: Sheriff: Deputies said man 'lunged' from car before he was shot in his yard
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"Amid a growing firestorm of criticism, Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan tried to offer some answers today after two deputies shot at and injured an unarmed man in his own driveway."
"The story has garnered national attention since Saturday, when 60-year-old Roy Middleton was shot in the leg while rummaging for a loose cigarette in his mother's car. Across the Internet and social media, commenters have lambasted the Escambia County Sheriff's Office and Florida in general. ..." ..."
"Middleton has said he was in his mother's car, searching for a cigarette. When he backed out of the vehicle, he had his car keys in his hand with a metal flashlight attached, he told his mother. The deputies opened fire." ... |
CA: L.A. County deputy held for alleged rape, soliciting bribes
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"A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy was arrested Monday evening on suspicion of crimes including rape and soliciting bribes, authorities said."
"Jose Rigaberto Sanchez, 28, was taken into custody without incident at his home ..." ...
"He was arrested on suspicion of committing 11 criminal counts including sexual penetration under the color of authority, soliciting a bribe from alleged victims and rape under fear or distress, according to Whitmore."
"'He was trying to coerce them into doing something,' Whitmore said of the alleged victims. 'This all happened on duty.'" ... |
NH: Police detain man with gun
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"York police on Thursday afternoon handcuffed and detained a 19-year-old local man as he walked along Long Beach Avenue carrying a loaded rifle."
"Police did not release the man's name as he was not arrested, according to Sgt. Brian Curtin. The man was released at the scene. He had no gun permit and none was needed because the rifle was not concealed, according to Curtin." ... |
KY: Sheriff's Deputy suspended for having sex with former inmate
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"A Christian County Deputy Sheriff was arrested over the weekend for allegedly having sex with a former inmate at the Christian County Jail."
"Sheriff's Deputy Brandon Hawkins has been suspended without pay following his arrest Friday afternoon."
"Kentucky State Police arrested Hawkins for allegedly having sex with a woman formerly jailed in the Christian County Jail."
"Kentucky State Police said the 38-year-old deputy is charged with official misconduct, third degree sodomy, and two counts of third degree rape." ... |
AP Refuses Comment on Gun Permit Request
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"'We do not comment on ongoing reporting efforts.' Those were the words of Jim Clarke, the regional bureau chief for the Associated Press in Denver, when asked about the attempt by the AP in Montana to gain access to the full list of concealed weapons permit holders in Montana."
"Other questions, including a simple confirmation that the AP in Montana did indeed make the request, were met with the same 'we do not comment on ongoing reporting efforts' response from a clearly agitated Clarke."
"Earlier this week, I first broke the news that the Associated Press in Montana had asked Attorney General Tim Fox for a complete list of concealed weapons permit holdiers in the state." ... |
NY: NYC Spends $300k on Gun Buybacks; Racine’s a Damp Squib
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"'New Yorkers with guns will soon have more ways to make a quick buck.' Now that’s funny. Even the anti-gunners at nydailynews.com have come to the realization that gun buybacks are nothing more than security theater. Despite the media’s increasing ennui with the 'if we take one gun off the street it’s worth it' routine, the Big Apple’s going all-in. 'The NYPD is expected to roll out 10 gun buyback events across the city later this year — part of a new $300,000 plan aimed at reducing the amount of shootings throughout the five boroughs.' Yes, well, early adopter Brooklyn DA Charles Hynes admits that young criminals aren’t the program’s target audience. ..." ... |
FL: What it was about (second letter)
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"I’ve been watching the Zimmerman trial. In the first place, there shouldn’t have even been a trial. Florida can thank Jeb Bush for some of the squirrelly laws they have."
"In a nutshell what happened was a young man with a concealed handgun license was on a neighborhood watch when he confronted a suspicious person. When he confronted this man, the suspect hit him in the nose and beat his head on the sidewalk several times."
"After calling for help several times the man pulled his weapon and fired, killing the suspect." ... |
AR: Guns in schools: Arkansas district will arm 20 teachers and staff
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"A small school district in Arkansas will arm 20 volunteer teachers and staff with handguns starting in the fall, reigniting debate about the best way to protect children in schools."
"The district will be the first in the state to arm teachers and is doing so under a state law that allows licensed, armed security guards on campus. The school’s participants in the program, whose identities will be kept secret, will be considered security guards after undergoing 53 hours of training." ... |
MS: Gun Control, Mississippi Style
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"Make no mistake: the desire to disarm American citizens 'for their own good' knows no geographical boundaries. To wit: 'In response to the [Mississippi's] new open-carry gun law, which is being challenged in the court system, the Meridian City Council unanimously passed a weapons ban on Tuesday,' meridianstar.com reports. 'The ordinance prohibits openly carried weapons in City Hall, the Meridian Law Enforcement Center, all fire stations, all municipal offices, city parks, and playgrounds. It makes exceptions for public roads, streets and sidewalks.' Police Chief James Lee: 'We need to be able to protect the people of this city and in doing so, we need to rely on our city council for wise judgment and leadership in the right direction.' ..." ... |
IL: Cook County Gun Seizures
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"Remember when I was talking about CA gun confiscations through the APPS program? Well, guns are also being confiscated in Cook County Illinois. Sheriff Tom Dart is leading this charge, and his team has seized about 160 guns. I hate brag about anything in California, but bro, your numbers are super low compared to the about of warrant-less searches we do in CA; just sayin'. ..." ... |
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