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Gun Hero of the Day: Vikram Khanna
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"'Gun control will not fix schools, restore neighborhoods, stabilize disintegrating (wealthy or poor) families, employ people, heal mental illness, rejuvenate local economies, or help create self respect,' health care consultant Vikram Khanna writes at thehealthcareblog.com. 'I support gun courts and mandatory, no-parole sentencing for people who commit gun crimes, with a massive public education campaign to back it up.' And that’s not all he says in his essay Why Public Health Needs a New Gun Doctrine. Suffice it to say, Mr. Khanna has as much good to say about gun control as Churchill did re: H.M. Navy’s traditions ('rum, sodomy and the lash'). More than that, his replies to critical commentators reveal a mind as sharp as a steel trap. ..." ... |
Costing The Anti's Some Money
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"I got an email the other day from Mark Kelly (aka Mr. Gabby Giffords) offering me a copy of the new book that he and Giffords just wrote." ..."We know that some people might contribute less than the book costs, and that's OK." " I took them at their word. While I tried to contribute what the book was worth - $0.01 - it wouldn't let me. However, it did let me contribute a mere buck.:
"The way I figure it the cost of postage using Media Mail is at least $2.69. The book which has a MSRP of $25 and is selling for $18.63 on Amazon must cost them at least $5 a copy."
"Thus, for an investment of $1, I'm costing Americans for Responsible Solutions a minimum of $7.69. ..." ... |
Thoughts On Mental Illness And Gun Rights
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"In the 9/7/14 VCDL Update, the 12th item, 'CNN: the real gun problem is mental health, not the NRA,' brought out some important comments from members."
"One of the things mentioned in the article was a proposed law in California where any family member or police officer can have someone committed. That is such a bad idea, that words fail me."
"All of the following is what one VCDL member, who has been an expert witness at hundreds of commitment hearings, wrote me:" ... |
Turning the Tables
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"A reader who prefers to remain anonymous writes,"
"I’m a well-dressed man with a fabulous sense of style. I’m a patron of the arts and a philanthropist. I help those in need and perform volunteer work in some of my spare time. I’m in a committed partnership, but occasionally I go down to the club and let off some steam with some buddies. (My partner knows about it and is accepting of my fun as long as I always come home.) But the other day my partner and I were refused service because of something the store owner didn’t like about us. We were asked to leave and were unable to purchase what we needed . . ."
"'We don’t want your kind in our store' he said with a hint of disgust. His wife nodded her agreement." ... |
OMG! 3D Printed Guns! OMG! (video available)
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"Wikipedia gives a little perspective on 'homemade firearms' that’s sorely missing from msnbc’s report on 3D printed guns. 'Author Harlan Ellison describes the zip guns used by gangs in 1950s New York City as being made from tubing used in coffee percolators or automobile radio antennas, strapped to a block of wood to serve as a handle. A rubber band provides the power for the firing pin, which is pulled back and released to fire.' Which is pretty far away from the 'assault rifle' shown as a bearded New York Times egghead (complete with hipster glasses) assures viewers that yes, Virginia . . ." ... |
Common sense and safety disregarded in true gun accidents
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"Guns have a unique place in the heart of American culture. The Second Amendment is hailed as a symbol of freedom from oppression and a lasting testament to American dedication to individual rights. As much as we often enjoy guns and our right to possess them, they are undoubtedly dangerous tools in the wrong hands — criminal or not."
"When asked to think of a dangerous situation involving guns, most of us likely imagine war, being mugged or attempted murder. However, weapons do not only need to be in the hands of a criminal for a situation to be dangerous." ... |
The Story, Technology and Patents behind TrackingPoint
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"From the moment it entered the firearms industry TrackingPoint has been a company that generated high technology firearms components and a controversial buzz to go with it. Does the use of a TrackingPoint scope result in less ethical hunting by reducing or eliminating fair chase? Is the use of a TrackingPoint scope more ethical because of the greater likelihood of a clean kill? Does TrackingPoint eliminate the need to practice markmanship? Is the use of TrackingPoint software justifiably causing concerns among Second Amendment advocates?"
"In Episode 132 of Gun Guy Radio Jake Challand addresses these issues, in addition to learning about the incredible technology behind the TrackingPoint system, with Scott Calvin. ..." ... |
Shooting ranges becoming as dangerous as American schools
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"A Connecticut man was placed on life support at Jersey Shore University Medical Center after he attempted suicide at the same New Jersey gun range where police said a 30-year-old Lakewood man died by shooting himself in the chest during the previous week." ...
"Although no real effort has been made by President Barack Obama and the Democrats to significantly alter America’s gun laws, the firearms lobby has inspired a panic among Second Amendment zealots in the wake of mass shootings, such as the Connecticut elementary school where 20 children died."
"As a result, new laws have been approved that allow gun owners to carry weapons in the open and in places where firearms simply make no sense. ..." ... |
It’s time for an honest discussion about guns in America
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... "We’d like to see an open and honest discussion on firearms in the United States based in facts, versus the closed-minded shouting that dominates the debate now. Many gun control advocates seem to think that limiting all but a few guns is the solution, and on the other side, there are gun advocates who say the nation needs more guns."
"We don’t believe the answer will be found when positions are so polarized. Take away all the nation’s guns? Seriously? Arm everyone? Even children?"
"The nation needs to find common ground, and people need to cut through the hyperbole and misrepresentations." ... |
My Year In The NRA
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... "And that’s when it really hit me. What the people of Newtown wanted — and indeed all Americans at that moment wanted and still want — was an honest discussion about how something as awful as Sandy Hook could happen, and how to prevent it from happening again. LaPierre made it clear the NRA was going to do everything in its power to thwart genuine debate. At that point I realized I needed to better understand the NRA. So with a few clicks on the NRA website, I became a member." ... |
How Little Has Changed on Gun Control Since 1967
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"Two arguments from Lyndon Johnson and Barack Obama for limitations on gun purchasing, five decades apart"
"If you want a reminder of how little some things change in American politics, look no further than the modern discussion about gun control. On this day, Sept. 15, all the way back in 1967, President Johnson released a letter to Congress urging both houses to take quick action on gun control. Comparing Johnson’s letter to a more recent presidential text with the same topic — President Obama’s speech last April after Congress failed to pass the post-Sandy Hook gun control bill — reveals how much has stayed the same in how politicians talk about guns during the past five decades." ... |
MO: OMG! Open Carry! In Ferguson, MO! OMG!
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"Those of us who’ve been paying attention since Florida liberalized its gun laws – a move that signaled an end to gun control regimes throughout the nation – have heard it all before. Restore Americans’ natural, civil and Constitutional right to keep and bear arms [paraphrasing] and the streets will run red with the blood of innocents! And every time it happens, nothing happens. We recently reported on the non-events not happening in Mississippi since that The Hospitality State removed legal restrictions on open carry – despite the antis’ dire predictions ... And now that Missouri has over-ridden the Governor’s veto to deep-six its unconstitutional gun control laws, Vice News is predicting bad, bad things. In Ferguson . . ." ... |
Liberal Think Tank Admits Assault Weapons Bans Won’t Work
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"It has been 20 years since the Clinton administration signed the federal Assault Weapons Ban into law. The legislation outlawed firearms which were considered evil and scary based solely on the way they looked rather than their actual function, lethality or usefulness. It worked much the same logic as Jim Crow laws did in the south which persecuted people based solely on the way they looked. The AWB expired after 10 years, a period in which a Department of Justice analysis concluded that the law had no effect on gun crime. Now, 10 years after the law expired, at least one prominent liberal think tank is throwing in the towel . . ." ... |
NY Times FINALLY Admits “Assault Weapons” Are a Myth
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"For more then three decades American citizens have been assaulted. That assault comes not from firearms, but by a branding campaign started by Handgun Control, Inc. ... that sought to change the way Americans viewed guns to make it easier to impose an outright ban on those that look particularly scary. The spearhead of that assault has been the myth of the 'assault weapon' — a firearm supposedly so deadly and dangerous that it needs to be removed from the streets with all possible speed. ... Now, after years flag-waving for the campaign to force Americans to believe in this horse hockey, the New York Times - yes, the Grey Lady herself – has published an article titled The Assault Weapon Myth” in which they finally come clean . . ." ... |
The Assault Weapon Myth
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"OVER the past two decades, the majority of Americans in a country deeply divided over gun control have coalesced behind a single proposition: The sale of assault weapons should be banned."
"That idea was one of the pillars of the Obama administration’s plan to curb gun violence, and it remains popular with the public. In a poll last December, 59 percent of likely voters said they favor a ban."
"But in the 10 years since the previous ban lapsed, even gun control advocates acknowledge a larger truth: The law that barred the sale of assault weapons from 1994 to 2004 made little difference."
"It turns out that big, scary military rifles don’t kill the vast majority of the 11,000 Americans murdered with guns each year. Little handguns do." ... |
After 30 Years Of Lies, NY Times Admits “Assault Weapons Are A Myth”
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"In a stunning op-ed released Friday, the NY Times finally admitted that 'assault weapons' are a made-up political term fabricated by anti-gun Democrats."
"Op-ed writer Lois Beckett also admitted that once the term was manufactured and used to outlaw a class of weapons that dishonest anti-gun Democrats had used to con an entire nation, nothing happened." ... |
CO: Homeowner shoots at intruder
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"A burglary Saturday at a residence on the 2600 block of Aster Street was thwarted when the homeowner shot at the intruder at 5:33 a.m."
"When a police officer arrived, he was told by the homeowner about the incident."
"The homeowner did not know if the intruder was hit but did tell police the suspect — about 5 feet 9 inches tall and wearing a black or dark hoodie with his face covered — left the scene running north on Aster Street." ... |
TN: Homeowner shoots man after assault at his home
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"An Old Hickory man shot another man who reportedly assaulted him at his home." ...
"Police told News 2 the incident started when the victim, Joshua Dobson, got into an argument over the phone with his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend, 29-year-old Michael Young."
"The pair was fighting over the well-being of the child that Young has with Dobson's girlfriend."
"Authorities said Dobson warned Young not to come to his home, but he showed up anyway with a man named Troy Weiss."
"The victim, who came to the door with a pistol, was reportedly assaulted after he told the men to leave. He said he was in fear of his safety, so he fired his weapon, hitting Weiss in the leg and chest." ... |
TX: Texas Woman Shoots Intruder Who Broke In and Tried to Choke Her
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"It seems that a woman in San Antonio, Texas was able to use a firearm to save her life from an intruder who broke into her apartment and was trying to choke her."
"According to KSAT,""San Antonio police said a man allegedly talked himself into a woman’s apartment and tried to choke her."
"That’s when police said the woman pulled out a gun and shot the man in the shoulder. The woman told officers the man fled, but also managed to take the gun." ... |
AZ: PD: Suspect shot, killed while trying to rob medical pot seller
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"A 19-year-old man died from gunshot wounds when he tried to rob a medical marijuana seller at gunpoint Thursday night, a Phoenix police spokesman said."
"The suspect called the seller after seeing an ad on Craigslist and agreed to meet at El Reposo Park ... Phoenix police Sgt. Trent Crump said."
"The suspect walked up to the 54-year-old seller, who was in the back seat of a vehicle, about 9:45 p.m., Crump said."
"But when the seller asked to see the suspect's medical marijuana card, the suspect pulled a handgun and tried to rob the victim."
"Crump said the suspect's attention was diverted and the victim also pulled a handgun and shot the suspect several times." ... |
NE: Panera Bread Co. Robbed Three Days After Banning Guns
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"It took just three days for Panera Bread Company to be robbed after the company banned guns behind a polite guise of 'asking' people to leave themselves unarmed in the restaurant."
"While employees of the restaurant were closing down, two armed men entered the store and held them at gunpoint. One of the suspects forced the seven employees into the bathroom and ordered them to empty their pockets while his accomplice took the cash from the register. " ... |
WA: KOMO Town Hall debate clearly went well for rights advocates
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"Friday night’s live streaming of the KOMO Town Hall gathering on rival Initiatives 591 and 594 clearly went well for gun rights advocates who may have gotten bored by the repeated deferral on the meaning of the 18-page gun control measure to a man who was not even there: King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg."
"His name was invoked several times by Washington CeaseFire’s Ralph Fascitelli in reaction to several comments about the confusion over the term 'transfers.' ... Fascitelli must know that Satterberg did not write I-594 — it is not clear who actually did — and tossing his name around repeatedly began sounding suspiciously like 'my dad’s bigger than your dad!'" ... |
NY: Howard to challenge Marchione in N.Y. state senate election
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"Sen. Kathleen Marchione is confident about her campaign for second-term reelection to New York Senate District 43. The Republican senator is confident enough in her track record to view her opponent as a limited threat."
"Retired New York educator Brian Howard is running a campaign that is attempting to shift opinion toward Marchione's single term." ...
"Because Marchione's platform is very supportive of the second amendment, Howard made his position clear that bipartisanship and government regulations can work to appease everyone, and that the SAFE Act is not perfect in doing so." ... |
MO: Lawmakers override governor's veto of gun bill
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"Missouri House members put the finishing touches on completely overriding Gov. Jay Nixon's veto of a controversial gun bill early Thursday morning."
"Just before 2 a.m., the House put its bipartisan stamp of approval on the bill with a 117-39 vote." ...
"Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed the bill in July and took issue with the provision that arms teachers and administrators if they pass specialized training."
"'I have consistently opposed the arming of teachers as a means to keep schools safe,' Nixon wrote. 'It is simply the wrong approach, and one that I do not support.'" ... |
IA: What are the real values of Iowans?
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"The Senatorial race in Iowa between Joni Ernst and Bruce Braley is fascinating to watch. I am especially startled by Ernst’s claim of supporting Iowa values. What follows are positions from her website or reliable news sources. Let’s see what she calls Iowa values." ...
"She does love her guns, though. A staunch supporter of the second amendment, she swears to resist any attempts to 'infringe on this right.' This in spite of a majority of Iowans who want some modest controls like background checks."
"Her true thinking came through last May when she referred to a mass shooting as an 'unfortunate accident.' Really? Shooting three people is an accident? Not in Iowa." ... |
Ignorance Of The Law is No Excuse*
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*unless you carry a badge.
"I found this article in my Facebook feed: Vice Principal Sues Police for Arresting him While Lawfully Concealed Carrying. At issue is a school vice principle, Kent Williams, who was arrested by the Bakersfield 5-0 for carrying a firearm within 1000 feet of a school. The cops were apparently ignorant of the law’s exception for law enforcement and those licensed to carry a firearm in California . . ."
"The man illegally arrested plans to sue the department for an illegal arrest. He states:""'It was an illegal arrest. They say, 'Hey, we get a free pass, because we made a mistake. We were ignorant of the law.' Ignorance of the law is not a defense. The same goes for the police.'" ... |
SC: Lyman official says investigation may lead to misconduct charges
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"Lyman Mayor Pro Tem Tony Wyatt said Monday night that some of the allegations leveled against former Police Chief Terry Richards could lead to a charge of misconduct in office."
"Richards, who has been the police chief since 2009, abruptly resigned Friday, citing family and health concerns. Wyatt said the resignation came after council was made aware of “several allegations” against the chief. Wyatt declined to elaborate on the type of allegations. After council members reviewed the allegations with Richards, he promptly offered his resignation, Wyatt said. Lt. Jay Hayes is the interim-police chief until council makes a permanent decision on Richards' replacement." ... |
NC: Pembroke police officer charged with 2 sex crimes
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"A Pembroke police detective has been suspended without pay for the second time on allegations of sexual abuse."
"Reese Oxendine, of the Pembroke Police Department, was arrested Monday and charged with two counts of misdemeanor sexual battery, according to a spokesperson for the State Bureau of Investigation. The same allegations led to Oxendine being briefly suspended in March." ... |
NY: State Narcotics Agent Suspected In UWS Shooting That Injured Two
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"An off-duty New York State narcotics agent is facing charges following a shooting that injured two people on a crowded Upper West Side street Friday night."
"'We just heard a pop and she just keeled over,' said witness Wendell Santiago."
"Santiago told CBS 2’s Janelle Burrell he’s still in disbelief after a 31-year-old woman collapsed right outside of the juice shop he works at on the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 82nd Street." ... |
Our Gun-Shy Justices
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"After two hundred years of solitude, the Second Amendment now means what it has always said: Our Constitution guarantees the people a right to keep and bear arms. But since McDonald v. City of Chicago, the Supreme Court’s landmark decision of 2010, the justices seemingly have taken a vow of silence on the meaning of this fundamental right."
"Over the last four years, in case after case, lower courts have accepted interpretations of the Second Amendment that have rendered it weak or nonexistent. Each time, a gun control scheme was found constitutional. Each time, once Second Amendment advocates reached the final request for appeal, the Supreme Court declined to review the ruling." ... |
“Boycott urged”
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"I read an article in your paper today that stated that Panera Bakery was joining with Target, Chipotle, Sonic, Jack In The Box, Starbucks and Chili’s in not allowing firearms in their establishments."
"Firs[t], those sick individuals who wish to commit mass shootings now have a list of places where they may be sure there is no armed citizen to prevent the murder of innocent people."
"Secondly, it will work no hardship on me and my family and friends to avoid each and every one of those businesses." ... |
NY: SAFE Act did indeed stomp on people's rights
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"Mr. Charles Rielly wrote in his Aug. 24, letter, 'Revise, don’t repeal New York SAFE Act,' that the SAFE Act is a significant step toward slowing the escalation of gun violence that we are experiencing. He also wrote that the act is not a threat to his Second Amendment rights. It is my opinion that Mr. Rielly is misinformed on both counts. Being a gun owner doesn’t lend validity to an argument when the writer is misinformed." ... |
WA: It is not de facto gun registration
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"In Thursday's Herald there is a letter by Mike Meisner that claims I-594 is gun registration and an attempt to end private gun ownership."
"First he argues that making it harder for criminals to buy a gun will not deter anyone from getting their hands on one; this is like saying locking your doors doesn't stop thieves. Yes, some criminals will still easily get guns, but not all of them."
"Next he argues that I-594 won't stop legally authorized gun owners from committing crimes. These people usually don't commit crimes because they are responsible. Trusting people who have thus far proven trustworthy is a risk most of us are willing to take to protect our Second Amendment rights." ... |
PA: Police say Pennsylvania state trooper injured in ambush shooting is conscious, talking (video available)
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"A Pennsylvania state trooper who was injured when a gunman ambushed him and killed another trooper outside a police barracks is conscious and talking for the first time since he underwent surgery, a spokesman said Sunday."
"State police spokesman Trooper Tom Kelly said investigators hope to soon interview Trooper Alex Douglass to get additional information on the attack."
"The troopers were ambushed around 10:50 p.m. Friday as one of them was leaving the barracks and another was arriving. Cpl. Bryon Dickson of Dunmore was killed." ... |
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