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Bill Frady: How I Became An Anti-Gunner (Pt. 2 “The Conversion” to Follow)
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"In 1976, my family had moved across the state. I’d left all of my friends behind. In December of that year I had the chance to go back for the Christmas holidays and spend a week at my best buddy’s house. We’ll call him T. We’d planned and plotted what we’d do when we got together. We knew it was going to be a week to remember. I had no idea how right we were . . ."
"T’s dad had taught us to clean his handguns. We were both well versed in the sequence: clear, disassemble, reassemble, test, load and put away. We needed money for the movies. So we jumped at his father’s offer to pay us to clean his firearms. T was going to clean the Luger. I was working on a Webley revolver." ... |
Gun Owner Protection: Treating Guns Like Cars
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"A couple of weeks ago, in the aftermath of a couple of prominent mass shootings, David Larson of Albert Lea, MN asked 'Don’t gun owners want protection?' Well of course we do David! This 'we' in particular would like protection from blood-dancing opportunists who attempt to use tragedies like the Tucson, Aurora or VA Tech shootings to push an anti-gun, anti-gun-owner agenda. But I don’t think that’s exactly what David meant . . ." ... |
One Piece at a Time
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"Back in the day, Johnny Cash had a hit song, 'One Piece at a Time' in which he told the story of working on a car assembly line, and taking home the pieces to build his own Caddilac, one piece at a time. It took so many years to bring home all the parts, he had a car that stretched over 20 model years, and looked nothing like what he thought it would. ..."
"The position of guns in our society reminds me of that song. We all have a picture in our minds of what gun rights and the gun culture should look like. But we can’t get what we have a picture of in our mind all at once; in the song, the guy couldn’t afford it, in our case, it just does not exist ..."
"But we can put gun rights and the gun culture back together, one piece at a time." ... |
A Liberal Academic’s First Year of Concealed Carry
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"You may know me. I’m one of those liberal academics you read about as you roll your eyes. You know the type — working in a private university, safe behind the ivy-covered walls of academia. I support Obama. I eat healthy foods. I listen to NPR. And I carry a gun, every day. You may see that as a contradiction. I know many who see my choices as contradictory. And I say to them, and perhaps you, life is filled with contradictions . . ." ... |
UN hits and misses between the illegal arms trade and the right to bear arms
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"The United Nations is currently hosting its second conference in as many months aimed at regulating illicit arms trafficking. July’s conference strived, albeit unsuccessfully, to reach consensus on a binding international treaty that would regulate the global arms trade as a whole. The conference currently underway aims only to review the progress made by UN member nations individually and the international community as a whole in terms of the implementation of an action plan adopted by consensus in 2001 in order to combat the illegal trade of small arms and light weapons." ... |
Better to have a gun and not need it than…
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"If news accounts about the rescue of Mountlake Terrace hiker Tim Bailey are accurate, the 32-year-old owes a big part of his safe return from the wilds of Olympic National Park to the handgun he was carrying." ...
"A change in the law two years ago – supported by the National Rifle Association, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, and other national and local groups – made it legal to carry firearms in national parks for emergencies. Opponents declared guns were dangerous and there is no need for them in parks. Bailey’s case proved them all wrong." ... |
Who exactly is granted the right to keep and bear arms?
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... "Wait… how can a right not granted by the Constitution be protected by it? Logic dictates that right must exist outside of, and prior to, the adoption of this Amendment, which clarified and codified this right which was not granted nor mentioned by the original Constitution itself." ... |
GOA Mid Year Report
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"Gun Owners of America is fighting for your rights on all fronts -- the political battle in Congress and in the legislatures around the country, the educational battle for the hearts and minds of Americans, and the legal battle to improve our standing in the courts."
"Congress is currently on recess, and this means that now is a good time to reflect upon our recent accomplishments … together. After all, legislators will soon return, trying to limit magazine capacities, moving to confirm anti-gun judges, and trying to sneak through any kind of restriction they can in huge budget bills." ... |
Don't Put Legally-Armed, Law-Abiding Citizens in Same Class as Criminals
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"Daniel Johnson comments society no longer needs the Second Amendment, and 'the right to bear arms no longer has merit' ['Times Have Changed: Second Amendment Needs to Be Revised,' letter, Aug. 17]. Respectfully, I disagree."
"Our founding fathers understood the importance of self-defense and keeping citizens safe from a government controlling them. These truths are never outdated. While each state has different gun laws, he goes on to assert one can shoot another 'if they feel threatened.'"
"Not so. Use of deadly force for self-defense is not allowed unless an imminent threat of grave bodily injury or death exists. ..." ... |
Cold Steel Recon 1
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"The Recon 1 is one of Cold Steel‘s newest tactical folders. First of all, this is a big folding knife and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Blade length is four inches, but it is still relatively light considering the four inch blade since it doesn’t use steel liners in the handle. You can use it for an EDC knife (I do), but honestly, this is a knife best suited for the outdoors. The best feature of the knife is the handle. It’s made out of G-10, but the shape fits my hand perfectly, and the texture is outstanding. More on that later." ... |
How to Sell A Gun (video available)
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"The National Shooting Sports Federation (NSSF) is the firearms industry lobby group. The NSSF does some stellar work, both in terms of legislative campaigning and dealer education. The NSSF’s 'Don’t Lie for the Other Guy' campaign has done more to eliminate 'straw purchasing' than the $2b-per-year ATF (which instigated the practice through Operation Fast and Furious). The video above is designed to help gun dealers sell professionally and effectively. With all due respect, as a former sales trainer whose gun blog is read by hundreds of gun dealers and salespeople, I offer the following as an addendum to the techniques described above. In other words, here’s how I think dealers should sell a gun . . ." ... |
NRA Gun Guide Launches for iPad
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"Have you ever been at a gun show and needed to know the specs of a certain firearm—immediately? Looking to win the next debate about calibers and models at the range? Then the NRA Gun Guide is what you’ve been waiting for. Available now for your iPad, we’re happy to introduce the NRA Gun Guide App." ... |
Gun Test: Mossberg Modern Rifle Hunter
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"For the budget-conscious, or more correctly, budget-constrained, shooter, Mossberg has always been an ally. That remains the case with its boldest foray into semi-automatic rifles. Late last year, Mossberg made news when it introduced the Mossberg Modern Rifle (MMR), an affordable AR-style rifle chambered in 5.56×45 mm NATO (.223 Rem.)." ... |
Evaluating Lehigh Defense Maximum Expansion solid copper bullets (video available)
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"The good people at the Mousegun Addict blog have done some external ballistics testing with Lehigh Defense's Maximum Expansion bullets using water and Corbin SIM- TEST ballistic medium, and the results are positive but mixed. Suffice it to say not one of us would volunteer to be shot with this exotic ammunition."
"This highly specialized ammo runs about $2 per cartridge, so tests are very welcome. Currently the Maximum Expansion line has offerings in .38 Special, .380 and .45 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W and even subsonic .300 AAC Blackout." ... |
Reagan-era figure Brady urges GOP to consider gun control
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"As Ronald Reagan's presidency looms large over the GOP convention, a key figure from that era delivered a stern, but impassioned, gun control message for today's Republican Party of Mitt Romney."
"Jim Brady, the former press secretary to Reagan, who was shot in the head during an assassination attempt on the then-president, urged delegates in Tampa to help Romney "not to be afraid" of gun control legislation."
"After four mass shootings in the United States in as many weeks, 'we can do better than this,' said Brady, recalling the convention he attended 32 years ago that nominated Reagan." ... |
Owning weapon ensures safety
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"On July 16, a pizza delivery driver in Columbus was delivering a pizza when two men armed with shotguns approached him."
"The deliveryman, who has a license to carry a concealed handgun, warned the men off. When they ignored his warnings, the pizza driver opened fire, injuring one of the robbers."
"On July 22, John Mutter, who was asleep in his Johnstown home, was awakened by Brian Dyer, who poked Mutter in the head with one of his own shotguns. Dyer was reportedly looking for more weapons. Mutter directed him to another part of the room."
"When Dyer turned, Mutter, who is a paraplegic, grabbed a .357 revolver he kept nearby and killed Dyer."
"These are merely two recent examples of people legally protecting themselves with a firearm. ..." ... |
From The GOP Platform On Gun Rights
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"The Republican Party Platform has gotten a number of mentions for how pro-gun it is from both the blogosphere as well as the mainstream media. Of course, Pravda on the Potomac aka the Washington Post has to headline their story, "In wake of mass shootings, Republican Party platforms calls for expanded rights for gun owners". The new head of the Brady Campaign, Dan Gross, tells the Post that "by making these changes, Republican leaders have 'put themselves farther out of touch with their constituents.'" Dan, of course, is merely wishing that were true."
"So what does the Republican Platform - We The People: A Restoration of Constitutional Government - really say about firearms and gun rights? You can see for yourself below." ... |
New Republican platform way to right of Reagan
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"The Republicans that gathered in Tampa have adopted the party's most right-wing platform since the GOP was founded 158 years ago."
"Many news organizations went back and compared this platform with the party's earlier positions, particularly those of 1980 on which Ronald Reagan ran."
"The Reagan platform carried a general endorsement of the Second Amendment's right to keep and bear arms. But the 2012 version opposes any restrictions on 'the capacity of (ammunition) clips or magazines.' It also expands the circumstances under which Americans can kill each other by broadening the so-called 'stand your ground" doctrine to a "fundamental right to self-defense wherever a law-abiding citizen has a legal right to be.'" ... |
GOP calls for broader gun rights, unlimited clips
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"Republicans have strengthened the pro-gun-rights portion of their party platform, including a new call for unlimited bullet capacities in guns, in a defiant response to criticism that followed recent mass shootings at a Colorado cinema and an Arizona congresswoman's gathering."
"The 2012 platform, approved this week by GOP convention-goers who nominated Mitt Romney for president, also endorses "stand your ground" rights for gun owners. That legal concept, which says gun bearers don't have to retreat if they feel threatened in a public place, drew national attention after February's fatal shooting of an unarmed Florida teenager by a neighborhood watch volunteer." ... |
MO: New Laws Give Missouri Gun Owners Something to Smile About
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"This past Tuesday, a huge list of laws longer than your rifle just went into effect. It mostly contains a bunch of snooze-worthy legislation about license plates and highways, but it does include a few tidbits that should be interesting for Missouri gun owners. Even if you don’t live in Missouri you should still check it out -- these new laws strip away gun control restrictions."
"The biggest victory for gun owners comes from HB 1657, which makes it easier for some people to obtain concealed carry endorsements and gives people with CCW permits more freedom." ... |
CA: Lawmakers send bill to ban 'open carry' of rifles to Gov. Brown
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"Open display of unloaded rifles in public would be banned in California under legislation sent to Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday."
"Assembly Bill 1527 cleared the Legislature when the Assembly concurred in amendments, 43-30."
"The measure extends an existing 'open carry' law that applies to handguns. AB 1527 would not bar possession in unincorporated areas or at a private business, or on private property. Unloaded rifles also could be carried in a vehicle's rack." ... |
NSSF Files Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit against Traditional Ammunition
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"The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) ... today filed a motion to dismiss a second lawsuit brought by the radical anti-hunting Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) and six other groups demanding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ban commonly used traditional ammunition containing lead components, representing 95 percent of the ammunition sold in the United States today. ..."
"The EPA already has twice denied attempts by CBD to have the agency ban traditional ammunition, noting correctly that it does not have the authority to regulate traditional ammunition under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The Court has already dismissed an earlier case brought by CBD seeking the same relief." ... |
VA: Marine Vet to Sue Over Arrest for Facebook Posts
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"The former Marine who was forcibly placed in a psychiatric ward by government officials who didn’t like his Facebook postings will sue for unlawful arrest, according to his attorneys."
"'We are definitely going to move forward with a lawsuit,' said Nisha Whitehead, assistant to the president at the Rutherford Institute, the nonprofit civil rights firm defending Brandon Raub."
"Mr. Raub, 26, a decorated former Marine who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, was arrested at his Richmond, Va., home Aug. 16 for anti-government statements and song lyrics posted on his private Facebook page. ..." ... |
CA: Former Isleton Officer Accused Of Selling Guns (video available)
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"A former local police officer, first accused of having sex in his squad car, is now accused of selling guns."
"Multiple sources tell CBS13 that the FBI has joined the investigation."
"The officer didn’t want to speak on camera, but did talk to CBS13’s Maria Medina on the phone; and while he’s denying any criminal wrongdoing, he’s making one startling accusation." ...
"'It’s absolutely true. I sold old department inventory at the direction of my immediate supervisor,' said Kunz."
"But he says everything was legally sold, and says there are receipts to prove it." ... |
WV: Lincoln County Officials Sentenced On Federal Charges;
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"Two former Lincoln County officials were sentenced today on federal charges related to an absentee voting scheme during the 2010 Primary Election."
"Former Lincoln County Clerk Donald Whitten, who pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement to investigators, was sentenced to 18 months in prison, two years of supervised release, and a $5,000 fine."
"Former Lincoln County Sheriff Jerry Bowman, who pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison, two years of supervised release, and a fine of $5,000." ... |
NE: Deaf child's name sign violates weapons policy, district says (video available)
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"A school district is under fire after a deaf student was told he would have to change how he signs his name because the sign violated the district's weapons policy." ...
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Submitter's Note: When you think about it what can you say to this: You must change your kids name. It is too close to a finger gun. That might hurt some one if you say bang bang with your fingers. |
OMG! 3K Guns Lost or Stolen in the UK! OMG!
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"'Nearly 3,000 guns were lost by or stolen from people registered to hold them in the past five years, according to figures obtained by the BBC,' Auntie Beeb reports. Uh, well, the category 'guns' includes barrels, 'sound moderators,' muskets and a cannon. Not to mention 'slaughtering instruments' and 'humane killers' (livestock-related products one hopes). More data crunching after the jump, revealing the percentage of lost or stolen firearms compared to the total. [Hint: it's less than one percent.] Meanwhile, the Gun Control Network ... is miffed. Chrissie Hall reckons 'People lose their glasses and they lose their umbrella but to lose their gun is unbelievably irresponsible.' What part of the word 'stolen' doesn’t she understand? ..." ... |
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