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LA: Lawyer Insists Bourbon St. Shooting Self-Defense
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A lawyer for the only man arrested after a deadly 2014 gunfight on New Orleans' Bourbon Street insists the man fired to protect himself and others from a still-unknown gunman.

The lawyer for 22-year-old Trung Le (Lee) told jurors Tuesday that videos will show the mystery gunman as the aggressor. Earlier the lead prosecutor insisted the videos and other evidence will prove Lee was the aggressor, firing first at the man believed to have robbed his friends of some marijuana more than an hour earlier.

WI: Shooting of New Berlin Man Ruled Justifiable Defense Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A 14-year-old Milwaukee boy will not face charges after shooting and killing a New Berlin man. The shooting happened Tuesday near 10th Street and Lincoln Avenue.

ME: Officers Acted in Self Defense in Smyrna Shooting
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On February 10, 2015, Kenneth W. Kreyssig, 61, of Smyrna was shot and killed in Smyrna by Aroostook County Deputy Sheriff Stewart Kennedy and State Police Sergeant Chadwick Fuller.

Attorney General Janet T. Mills has concluded that at the time Deputy Kennedy and Sgt. Fuller shot Mr. Kreyssig, each of them reasonably believed that unlawful deadly force was imminently threatened against them. It was reasonable for each officer to believe it necessary to use deadly force to protect himself and each other from deadly force.

Bernie Sanders Wants to Ban Guns �Used to Kill People, Exclusively� Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are 3 comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Bernie Sanders has been taking fire from the left by Hillary and her ilk as �soft� on the issue of gun control. Sanders, a Senator from rural Vermont, has tried push back against this assault while maintaining a cordial tone and level of understanding with the gun-owners back in his home state and across the nation.

KY: Man Arrested After Shots Fired in His Neighborhood
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A Paducah man was arrested twice late last week after incidents in his neighborhood.

Paducah Police records show they arrested 44-year-old Howard Gorbaty early Friday morning on Rucker Avenue, after he allegedly fired shots at a man. That man and a woman who lives across the street from Gorbaty both told Police that Gorbaty had some kind of disagreement with her. When the man arrived at her house, reports say Gorbaty fired two shots at him, striking the woman's home.

Paul Ryan: Obama should hunt to understand Second Amendment better Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
House Speaker Paul Ryan says he plans to dine with President Obama soon to discuss an agenda for 2016. But unlike his predecessor, John Boehner, he won't be hitting the golf course with the president. And he doesn't think Mr. Obama is particularly interested in hunting with him.

Jeb Bush Touts 'Sportsmen's Coalition' for Gun Rights
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Seeking to amplify the issue of gun rights, Jeb Bush's campaign announced Tuesday the formation of an advisory committee for what he calls his "Sportsmen's Coalition."

The group of officials from government, agriculture, and wildlife departments "will build the coalition and help spread Jeb�s message about the importance of hunting and fishing traditions and protecting the Second Amendment for law-abiding citizens," the Bush campaign said in a statement.

TX: Open Carry Puts Retailers in a Quandary? Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Rex Solomon briefly considered hanging a sign in the window of Houston Jewelry to prohibit customers from coming inside while openly carrying a gun. He made a business decision not to. "It's going to make more people angry than feel comfortable," said Solomon, president of the jewelry store. " ... If someone wants to carry a gun in and they're licensed, that's fine."

NC: Guns Over Cakes at Republican Fundraiser Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Lincoln County Republicans used to raffle off cakes at their annual fundraising dinner, but that was before they found out there was more money in guns, said county party Chairman Jon Propst. �We just realized what people were more interested in,� Propst said.

Baltimore County Police Chief: Obama's action on guns 'will save lives' Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Before President Barack Obama announced a series of executive actions on gun control last week, he consulted with experts across the country. One of them was Baltimore County Police Chief Jim Johnson, a hunter and a gun owner who says the president�s efforts will make America safer.

NY: De Blasio, Bratton to Unveil Plan for City Gun Courts Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner Bill Bratton will announce Tuesday the special �gun courts� to handle all felony gun possession cases aimed at getting violent criminals off the streets faster, law enforcement sources said.

Smith & Wesson Offers Short-Term Strength, Long-Term Earnings
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When San Bernardino, a city of one of the most gun controlled states in the country in California, fell victim to a homegrown terrorist act in December, the attention of the national government again turned to how to keep guns out of the hands of possibly dangerous killers. However, while the president and his staff have focused on one thing, citizens and some states have engaged in a different approach. What's more, that approach can only continue to benefit gun makers such as Smith & Wesson Holding CorporationSmith & Wesson (NASDAQ:SWHC).

Why They Shoot: R.I. gun owners weigh in on national debate on firearms Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Firearm statistics are everywhere: There were more mass shooting events than there were days in 2015. Each year more than 30,000 Americans die from gunshot wounds.

MI: Judge Says Ann Arbor's Deer Shoot can Go Ahead, for Now Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A federal judge says the city of Ann Arbor can go ahead with its deer cull � at least, for now. On Monday, U.S. District Court Judge Arthur Tarnow denied a request for a preliminary injunction to temporarily halt the city�s deer cull.

AZ: Bill Would Allow College Students to Conceal Carry on Campus Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
One Arizona legislator has introduced a bill that is expected to draw a large amount of controversy and debate during legislation in 2016: Concealed carry on college campuses. State Rep. Sonny Borrelli introduced House Bill 2072, which would make it legal for students and faculty members to carry a concealed weapon at a public university, college or community college.

TX: Fight Continues Over Campus Carry
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Texas' new campus carry law doesn't take effect until August 1, but state universities are facing pressure from all sides about how to implement the law. The measure, passed by last year's Legislature, allows those with concealed carry permits to carry firearms on public college campuses. Private universities can opt out of the law, and many already have. But public universities can only establish certain "gun-free zones" on campus without making it impossible to "practically carry a gun at all." That's led to controversy over allowing guns in classrooms.

NE: Fort Calhoun Hosts Annual Gun Show Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Fort Calhoun American Legion and Auxiliary 348 held its annual gun show last weekend, hot off President Barack Obama�s announcement that he will issue executive orders impacting gun control law.

OK: Creek County Sheriff Urges Residents to Exercise Second Amendment Rights Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Offering a discount for concealed carry license applicants, the sheriff of Creek County encouraged county residents Tuesday to take up arms if they haven�t already.

VA: Hampton City Council to Vote on Outlawing Driving with Loaded Rifle, Shotgun Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Hampton City Council may vote Wednesday to ban driving with a loaded rifle or shotgun in your car. A proposed change to the city's code would make it a misdemeanor to drive on a public road or highway with a loaded rifle or shotgun. Those who forget to unload their weapons before taking to the streets could face a $100 fine.

Congress Should follow Obama�s Lead on Gun Control Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
AN epidemic that claims 30,000 lives in this country every year demands action. Gun-related deaths are preventable. Even if there is no way to stop every incident, Americans should at least talk about ways to reduce the carnage in our communities.

New Handguns Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
When it comes to concealed carry, it really comes down to style and weight because the size is starting to be very close between small calibers (.22, .380, etc.) and �real� calibers like 9mm and .40, for instance. You�ll easily find something you love � and something you love to carry if you nose around. Well, we tossed a sleeper in here too though!

The Government Gives, and the Government Takes Away Submitted by: Liston Matthews Website: http://goodhillpress.blogspot.com/	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A report on the rescission of handgun permits by Virginia's attorney general. The Virginia government taketh away.

Deputy Accused of Assault, Brandishing Gun at Party Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A Lewis and Clark County sheriff�s deputy is facing an assault with a weapon charge after being accused of hitting and pulling a gun on a man while drunk at a party.

TX: Commissioners Issue Own Order Banning Guns at Courthouse
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Following an order signed by Rusk County judges Jan. 1 banning weapons from the �areas essential to the operations of the court� in the Rusk County Courthouse, Rusk County commissioners Monday morning signed their own order banning weapons from the courthouse.

Just like the order County Judge Joel Hale, 4th District Court Judge Clay Gossett, County Court-at-Law Judge Chad Dean and Pct. 5 Justice of the Peace Joe Sorrells signed, commissioners acknowledged Monday citizens have the right �under the constitution and laws of the State of Texas to arm themselves.�

UT: Bill Would Teach Utah 8th-Graders to Avoid Picking up Guns Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A Utah lawmaker wants middle school students to get classroom training on what to do if they encounter a weapon or if a gunman enters their school. The proposal by Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, focuses primarily on giving guidance to students on how to react if they come across a gun. It is geared toward eighth-graders, but Weiler said he may open it up to students as young as sixth grade.

LA: Legislature To Consider 'Permitless' Conceal Carry
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Flying in the face of President Obama�s recent executive action on gun control, one Louisiana legislator thinks citizens of our state should be free to open or conceal carry�without a permit.

Rep. Barry Ivey of Baton Rouge thinks the state should eliminate the permit required for concealed carry, and he also wants an amendment to the state constitution enshrining �permitless� concealed carry as the people�s right. Ivey says such a constitutional safeguard is the the best way to secure strong Second Amendment rights for future generations.

Clinton Stands By Obama, Challenges Sanders on Guns in State of the Union Ad Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign released an ad ahead of Tuesday night's State of the Union that aligns the 2016 candidate with President Barack Obama on guns and challenges Bernie Sanders to "pick a side" on the issue.

WA: Seattle Police Seize Cache of 68 Guns at Suspected Burglar's Bellevue Home Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The first known burglary occurred Dec. 31, when cops responded to a Georgetown business burglary in the 5000 block of Colorado Avenue South. In that incident, the burglar swiped about 17 firearms, four suppressors and "many other high-end items," police reports say.

Obama Barely Mentions Guns in His Final State of the Union Address Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
President Obama has made gun control a key focus of his final years in office, and recently redoubled efforts to limit gun violence by using his executive powers to close some background check loopholes. Yet in his final State of the Union address, he plans to use the word "guns" just once.

TN: Bill Would Let Private Schools Allow Guns on Campus Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Private K-12 schools and higher education institutions in Tennessee would have the ability to create policy that would permit qualified people to carry handguns in all buildings and on all campuses owned and operated by the private school, according to a newly filed bill by Sen. Mike Bell, R-Riceville.

Idiots Hit Ted Cruz Guns Rally With Anti-Gun Message Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Candidates never know who they will encounter on the always-unpredictable campaign trail. Ted Cruz got a lesson in that Tuesday when the pranksters who disrupted Donald Trump�s town hall on Monday briefly upstaged the Texas senator at a rally with gun owners..

Matthews Airs Radio Spot on Guns Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Kathleen Matthews, the former television news anchor running for Congress in Maryland's 8th Congressional District, is focusing on gun regulations in a new radio advertisement her campaign released on Tuesday.

FL: Sarasota Rep. Greg Steube files bill to allow guns in elementary, secondary schools Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Rep. Greg Steube, R-Sarasota, has another target for where he believes the state should allow licensed concealed-carry holders to bring their firearms: elementary and secondary schools. It's Steube's third proposed bill this session that would expand rights to concealed carry permit holders.

MO: Gun and Knife Show
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The Independence Gun & Knife Show will be held at the Independence Events Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 16 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 17.

Whether you are a hunter, a collector, or someone looking for protection, this show has what you need.The show layout plans for more than 200 tables of guns and ammunition. See the hundreds of tables full of new and old guns, knives, ammo, archery, gun parts, reloading supplies, holsters and other related products at discounted prices.