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TATE ADAMIAK PARDONED! Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Former U.S. Navy sailor Patrick Tate Adamiak has been pardoned by President Donald J. Trumpeffective immediately. He was one of several people pardoned by President Trump Friday.

45 ACP vs. 45 Auto Is there a Difference? Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
45 ACP and 45 Auto are two different names for the same exact cartridge. ACP stands for Automatic Colt Pistol, so when you see 45 ACP on one box of ammo and 45 Auto on another, you can rest assured theyre one and the same.

Are Conservatives and Honest Gun Owners Fleeing Washington State? Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Are taxes and increasingly left-leaning political policies driving people out of Washington state, a gem of the Pacific Northwest known for coastal beaches, Olympic and Cascade mountain splendor and agricultural production of apples, vineyards and wheat?

7.62x39 vs. 300 Blackout: Intermediate .30 Caliber Cartridges Collide Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The 300 AAC Blackout and 7.62x39mm Soviet are two centerfire rifle cartridges that are extremely similar in terms of external ballistics and terminal performance.

Man Fatally Shoots Cousin During Argument over Enchiladas Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A 22-year-old Albuquerque, New Mexico, man is under arrest after allegedly fatally shooting his cousin during an argument over who had the spiciest enchiladas.

Transfer of Suppressors, Short Barrel Rifles More than Triples Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Data from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) shows that the transfer of suppressors and short barrel rifles jumped more than 200 percent in August 2026 compared to August 2025.

Do You Have the Right To Possess an AR-15? The Supreme Court Will Soon Decide Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
During its next term, the Supreme Court will address the long-simmering question of whether "assault weapon" bans are consistent with the Second Amendment. The answer could have broad implications for other state limits on the arms that residents are allowed to purchase and possess.

New SCOTUS Brief: The AR-15s Militia Use Is Why Its Protected Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The states banning AR-15s have the Second Amendment exactly backward. Thats the core of a new amicus brief filed with the Supreme Court, and it flips the usual anti-gun logic on its head. The AR-15s usefulness for militia service is precisely why it deserves constitutional protection, not a reason to ban it.

Second Amendment: does "in common use" mean in common use?
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In its next term, the Supreme Court will take up assault weapon bans. Such bans refer specifically to the AR-15 rifle family and similar semiautomatic rifles. Not only are they emotional rather than rational, but theyre also an attempt to circumvent the Supreme Courts Heller and Bruen decisions, which held, among other things, that the Second Amendment is not a second-class right and that controversies must be decided under the Strict Scrutiny standard, the highest standard of judicial review.

Grassroots Legislative ReportSeptember 7, 2026 Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Whats New A Presidential pardon for Patrick Tate Adamiak: State Legislatures: California: In the final days of the session passed three more bills and has sent six anti-Second Amendment bills to Gov. Newsom; Remaining Primary Elections Calendar: September 8 & 9 primary elections with listing of endorsed candidates.

Rimfire Grouse: Confessions of A Fool Hen Handgunner Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Forget about what the grouse hunting purists have saidthat its not fair chase to pop fool hens with a .22-caliber pistoland keep this in perspective: do these birds stand a better chance dodging a cloud of No. 6 or 7 ˝ shot, or a single 36- or 40-grain lead bullet before disappearing into the forest?

Agenda Final: Gun Rights Policy Conference Ready to Roll Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A Saturday afternoon keynote address by retired federal district Judge Roger T, Benitez will be one of the main highlights of this years 41st annual Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC) when it unfolds on the weekend of Sept. 25-27 at the Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport hotel.

EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Clyde Leads House Coalition in Pro AR-15 Amicus Brief Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Rep. Andrew Clyde (R) is leading a coalition of House Republicans in an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court of the United States to rule that bans on the AR-15 and similar rifles are unconstitutional.

Seattle road rage driver cut by self-defense knife while trying to punch victim in face Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A traffic dispute in Seattle escalated into a physical fight Sunday afternoon, leaving two people injured and one facing an assault charge, according to police.

17 HMR vs 22 Mag: The Magnum Rimfire Cartridge Roundup Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
In the land of the rimfire rifle cartridge, the 22 long rifle with its 40-grain bullet remains the most popular round for plinking and light pest control.