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Being a New Gun Owner � What I Wish I Knew When I Started
Submitted by: Mark A. Taff
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These are strange times. Few of us thought we�d ever be here. This year, 8 million new gun owners joined the more than a hundred million existing firearms owners. We�ve all been that new guy at one time or another. Fortunately, there is a place for everyone in the gun culture. Here are some of the things I wish I knew when I chose a firearm and started learning self-defense.

Some of these steps are optional and some are mandatory. Rather than trying to tell you what to do and how to do it, I want to sketch out a broad map so you can find what you�re looking for.

Pelosi Security Theater Shows Willingness to Violate Constitution
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Further, while 40 U.S.C. � 5104(e)(1) grants the Capitol Police Board authority to issue regulations pertaining to the carrying of firearms on Capitol Grounds, 40 U.S.C. � 5104(e)(3) explicitly exempts (A) Members of Congress and (B) employees of Members of Congress.

�This unconstitutional and illegal attempt to enforce a gun-free zone on the House Chamber Floor reveals Speaker Pelosi�s willingness to violate any Article, Section, Clause, or Amendment of our Constitution that stands between her and the implementation of gun control,� Johnston said.

Second Amendment Foundation: Biden Launching Attack On �Rights Of Every Gun Owner� Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Second Amendment Foundation has released a statement claiming that President-Elect Joe Biden is launching an attack on every gun owner in the nation. In a statement the foundation points to a pledge made by Joe Biden to defeat the NRA saying, �it�s just cover for a bigger goal.�

OK: Lawmakers, others urged to stay away from Oklahoma Capitol this weekend Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Lawmakers, staff and Second Amendment supporters are being urged to stay away from the Oklahoma Capitol this weekend as officials brace for possible armed and violent protests. Earlier this week, The Associated Press reported that the FBI has warned of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington, D.C., ahead of President-elect Joe Biden�s inauguration.

MT: Montana bill allowing concealed carry on campuses gets initial House approval Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A House bill that would allow concealed carry on university campuses is a step closer to passage after receiving an initial vote of approval in front of the full chamber. The discussion and the 67-33 vote was along party lines, with Republicans speaking in favor of expanding concealed carry and Democrats opposing to it over safety and constitutionality concerns.

First Person Accounts of Entry at Capitol on January 6th, 2021
Submitted by: Mark A. Taff
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Outside of the Capitol on the afternoon of 6 January 2021, after the news had come the Capitol had been entered by protestors, this correspondent was able to interview four people, in two separate pairs, who claimed to have been through the Capitol. There were multiple other people present.

This correspondent did not see them entering or leaving the capitol. Here are links to the recordings, and transcripts of the accounts. They are in two segments.

NC: How one man defied all the political odds, overcame Mike Bloomberg's millions
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As one of 10 children growing up in extreme poverty in Greensboro, North Carolina, Mark Robinson has defied a lot of odds in life: an alcoholic and abusive father, foster care stints and an overwhelmed single mother.

After joining the Army Reserves right out of high school, he married and had two children while drifting through various jobs making furniture, a profession that kept evaporating as each plant he worked for relocated to Mexico.

AR: Arkansas Senate panel advances �Stand Your Ground� bill Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
An Arkansas Senate panel on Wednesday advanced legislation loosening restrictions on the use of deadly force in self defense, two years after failing before the same committee. By a 5-2 vote, the Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed the proposal that remove would the state�s duty to retreat in certain circumstances. The measure now heads to the majority-Republican Senate.

AR: Arkansas's proposed 'Stand Your Ground' law emerges from Senate committee
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An Arkansas Senate panel has advanced legislation loosening restrictions on the use of deadly force in self defense, two years after failing before the same committee.

The Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed the proposal that would remove the state�s duty to retreat before using deadly force in certain circumstances.

"It's tighter and cleaner," said State Senator Bob Ballinger (R- Ozark), the bill's lead sponsor. "There's a few amendments that we've done to clarify the law but other than that it's substantially the same bill as last time."

A Republican Lawmaker for Whom the Spectacle Is the Point
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In an introductory video of sorts that she released last week, Ms. Boebert was shown walking against a Washington backdrop with a gun holstered at her waistline. �I refuse to give up my rights, especially my Second Amendment rights,� she said to the camera.

In her short time in office, Ms. Boebert has already sparred with a Republican colleague over security lapses at the Capitol last week and expressed interest in bringing her gun to work. Her Twitter account was temporarily suspended after she spread the falsehood that the presidential election was rigged.

ID: Idaho Conservatives Launch Conservative Agenda
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Several elected Conservative Idaho Lawmakers have publicly announced a Conservative Agenda for this legislative session.We'll share those with you in this upcoming article. In other times, Conservative Legislators would hold town hall meetings around the Treasure Valley leading up to the session. Those meetings haven't happened due to Covid concerns as far as I know. The move by Conservatives reflect their frustrations with the governor's leadership during the pandemic.

DC: House members to face gun check after Rep. Cawthorn says he was armed during Capitol riot Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Critics of the screening exemption for lawmakers said it allowed member of Congress to thwart the ban of guns on the floor. The issued drew renewed attention after newly elected Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert asked security officials in November about bringing a gun into the chamber. That led to a bill introduced by Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California to close the House member "loophole."

Congressional Legislation 101 � Committees, Subcommittees, and Chairmen
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As the 117th Congress kicks off, there will be a lot of legislation introduced. In fact, we noted over 14,000 bills were introduced in the 116th Congress. This leads to one big question: How does Congress deal with so much legislation? Hard for every member of Congress to read every bill, then cast a vote� in fact, impossible. So, while that might seem like good news, it really is more of a mixed blessing.

Why? Because loyal Ammoland readers know of a number of good bills that should be passed into law, from deregulating certain rifles used for self-defense and competitions to improving protections for travelers to bringing firearms sales to the 21st Century, to list a few short-term improvements.

The Systemic Redlining of 1st and 2nd Amendment Rights
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Regarding the Demo and Beltway talkingheads� questions about why the Capitol Police were unprepared, the answer is simple: The real reason Capitol Police were not prepared and the National Guard was not on standby is that everybody expected the Trump rally supporters to act like they always have � with civility and respect. What happened on the Capitol grounds Wednesday was unprecedented for a Trump rally.

MI: Ban on Capitol open carry wise but did not go far enough Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Michigan State Capitol Commission earlier this week banned the open carry of firearms in Michigan�s Capitol. Good move, but it didn�t go far enough. The timing was right to do this. Most of us know what happened on Jan. 6 when an out-of-control mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, which resulted in the deaths of five people and caused a great deal of destruction and mayhem.

MI: Michigan legislators worried about maskless GOP lawmakers, lack of gun control at Capitol Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Michigan�s 101st Legislature met for the first time Wednesday amid a stepped-up presence by Michigan State Police, but some lawmakers said it was hard to say whether they faced a greater danger from the lack of gun control inside the Capitol or the refusal of many lawmakers to wear face masks during the coronavirus pandemic.

PA: High political tensions keep Pa. gun sales booming Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Gun dealers across the commonwealth are dealing with a high demand for firearms and ammunition amid the coronavirus pandemic and tensions over the impending inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Retailers in several counties said as of Tuesday they were serving dozens of customers per day, a portion of which are first-time gun buyers.