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SAF Sues BATFE Over Arm Brace APA Violations
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The Second Amendment Foundation today filed a lawsuit in federal district court against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Department of Justice, alleging violations of the Administrative Procedures Act relating to its flip-flop regulation of arm braces on semiautomatic pistols. SAF is joined by Rainier Arms, LLC and two private citizens, Samuel Walley and William Green. The lawsuit also names acting ATF Director Regina Lombardo and Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen, in their official capacities. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. The case is known as SAF et. al. v. BATFE, et. al.

BREAKING: NRA Files For Bankruptcy Protection, Plans Texas Reorganization
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The embattled National Rifle Association announced Friday it has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division and will reorganize the association as a nonprofit in the Lone Star State. The announcement came in a message posted at the NRA�s website in which NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre asserts much of the organization�s problems are attributable to �the toxic political environment of New York.�

OK: National Guard called to protect state Capitol Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Last Wednesday, as the Capitol in DC saw protestors turn violent, the Capitol in OKC saw protestors stay peaceful. "There were probably a thousand people with guns, with legislators, with just common everyday citizens. We peacefully protested outside of the state Capitol. There was not one incident of any problem," said Don Spencer, President of the Oklahoma Second Amendment Association.

OH: Time expired on STRONG Ohio bill when last general assembly session ended Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
As the new session of the Ohio General Assembly started, Governor Mike DeWine�s hopes to get his [anti-] gun legislation passed ended. �Strong Ohio� expired when the new session began and will need to be re-introduced for it to be considered by legislators.

NRA declares bankruptcy, plans to incorporate in Texas
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The National Rifle Association says the nation's most powerful gun-rights organization has filed for bankruptcy and will seek to incorporate the nation's most politically influential gun-rights group in Texas instead of New York.

The announcement Friday comes months after New York's attorney general sued the NRA over claims that top executives illegally diverted tens of millions of dollars for lavish personal trips.

The coronavirus pandemic also forced the NRA last year to lay off dozens of employees, cancel its national convention and scuttle fundraising.

After a year of civil unrest, the U.S. is running low on body armor and gas masks Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Just days before a new president enters the White House, promising to unify a dangerously divided country, the state of the union can perhaps be judged by this metric: The U.S. is facing a shortage of bulletproof vests, gas masks and ballistic helmets.

MT: House Passes Permitless Carry Legislation Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Yesterday, the Montana House passed self-defense legislation, House Bill 102, by a 66 to 31 vote. Having now passed out of the chamber of origin, HB 102 will be sent to the Senate and may be referred to the Judiciary Committee for further consideration. Please contact committee members and ask that they SUPPORT House Bill 102.

ID: Some Idaho Patriots Plan to Avoid Capitol Protest
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It�s similar to what some patriot groups are recommending in Idaho. The John Birch Society and Idaho Three Percent don�t plan to be involved in rallies protesting the 2020 Presidential Election. These are planned for state capitols across the country and in Washington, D.C.

There are some people planning a demonstration in Boise on the 17th and in neighboring Utah, the state�s new Governor is locking down the area around the Capitol.

Guns In Stock: Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 9mm Compact 15rnd Handgun $549.99 Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Primary Arms has in stock and shipping the Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 9mm Compact 15rnd Handgun with a 4″ Barrel in Black for $549.99. Limit 1 per household. Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 9mm Compact Handgun

NE: Slama outlines Second Amendment issues proposed at state Legislature Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
State Sen. Julie Slama�s latest legislative column focuses on proposed legislation related to the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Sen. Slama announced her bill to expand the state�s �Castle Doctrine� on Facebook with a photo of her with her handgun in a holster.

MI: Tuscola County sheriff says Second Amendment sanctuary resolution not needed Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are 2 comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Many Mid-Michigan counties and municipalities have approved resolutions to become Second Amendment sanctuaries, which would stop police officers from enforcing any new gun control measures. The latest county to join that list is Tuscola County. But Sheriff Glen Skrent felt so strongly that the resolution isn�t needed, he made a Facebook post about it, which is getting a lot of attention.

VA: Email marketing service cuts ties with pro-2nd Amendment nonprofit in latest tech censorship
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Mailchimp, the email marketing firm, has dropped a pro-Second Amendment nonprofit from using its platform to reach members, in a move critics see as another attempt in the tech industry to stifle conservative speech.

The Virginia Citizens Defense League has been using the Mailchimp service to send updates to its members.

The nonprofit's president, Philip Van Cleave, told Fox Business on Friday that Mailchimp ended the service without warning.

"It just came out of the blue," he said. "They said we just think it's too big of a risk, and we're just canceling your account. The timing was suspicious too, just a few days before our lobby day."

SD: Custer County Commission to reconsider gun ordinance after judges say they won't visit court Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Custer County Commission will reconsider its ordinance allowing guns in the county courthouse/administrative building after the South Dakota Supreme Court approved an order saying judges won�t physically appear at the courtroom due to safety concerns.

Biden Pledges to �Beat the NRA�� But He Can Not Beat the Citizen Gun Lobby
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I guess he figures that�s a good place to start with his reunification campaign, since everyone in the country is in agreement that the NRA is bad� Well, at least everyone other than the Association�s 5 million, dues-paying members and the other 30 million or so gun owners who strongly support the NRA, along with the 75 million or more other American gun owners and patriots who basically agree with most of what the NRA does. Even those of us who are very critical of some of NRA�s leaders, are still strongly supportive of the organization itself and its goals. In fact, our complaints primarily revolve around some NRA leaders using the organization to pad their own pockets, ...

Armed Defense After Dark � More Self Defense Gun Stories Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
You probably didn't see this news covered by the mainstream media, but again this week, responsible gun owners defended themselves and the people they love. Self-defense instructor Ben Branam joins the Self Defense Gun Stories Podcast to look at four new examples. Were these gun owners lucky, or were they well trained? (22-minute audio)

MN: Area Lawmakers Co-Sign on Stand Your Ground Bill
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Two area lawmakers have signed on to a Self-Defense Law Reform bill. Otherwise known as Stand Your Ground, the bill would clarify the law surrounding the use of deadly force against an intruder and eliminate the duty to retreat clause for self-defense.

Senator Andrew Matthews, who sits on the Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee, co-authored the Senate's bill. Representative Lisa Demuth co-authored a companion bill introduced in the House.

VA: Virginia officials on edge as pro-gun caravans prepare to converge on Richmond Monday Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Fallout from the mob attack in Washington has prompted some of the state�s self-proclaimed militia groups to say they will stay away from Monday�s pro-gun demonstration. That day�s Martin Luther King Jr. holiday is also known in Richmond as Lobby Day for the tradition of citizens coming to petition legislators at the start of the General Assembly session.

Petitions of the week: Three Second Amendment petitions and a Wiretap Act claim against Facebook Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
This week we highlight cert petitions that ask the Supreme Court to consider, among other things, whether Facebook plug-ins violate the Wiretap Act and whether the Second Amendment protects an individual�s right to possess firearms outside the home or after a conviction for a nonviolent offense.