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SC: Two Concealed Weapons Holders Killed Suspect During Barbershop Robbery Submitted by: Alex Redden	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Two concealed weapons holders who were victims of an armed robbery at a Columbia barbershop shot and killed one of the suspects on Friday night.

New Maine Gun Law Impacts NH Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Maine recently eliminated its licensing requirement to carry a concealed gun, but it comes with little-known exceptions and some confusion in the reciprocal bordering state of New Hampshire. For those, and other reasons, Second Amendment lawyer Penny Dean advises everyone who carries a concealed pistol or revolver to get a license from every state they travel to.

MI: Gun classes boom in Michigan amid safety concerns
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Pete Nagy had been wanting to get his concealed pistol license so he could protect himself and anyone around him if someone ever started shooting.

But his wife wasn�t enthusiastic about him spending a day away from the family to take the pistol safety training course required by Michigan law.

Then, in mid-November, terrorists unleashed bloodshed in Paris, killing more than 100, and a few weeks later in San Bernardino, California, where 14 people were gunned down at a holiday party.

�Now she�s giving me the blessing,� said Nagy, a Bloomfield Hills resident and financial adviser who took a training class earlier this month.

The Mainstream Media Hides Gun Owners Submitted by: Rob Morse Website: http://slowfacts.wordpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Part of the progressive playbook is to make gun owners seen different than the general public. The media gives us a comic-book view of guns in society. In fact, gun owners are everywhere. Gun owners look like us. It is the mainstream media who is elitists and out of touch.

MI: October mobile home park shooting in Oshtemo was in self-defense Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
He shot and killed a man who charged at him in a drunken rage after hearing the screams of a woman. He's no hero, but Kalamazoo County Prosecutor Jeff Getting says he is not a murderer either.

MO: Gun Show Draws Huge Crowds Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Bob Leckbee doesn�t mind being one of the few knife dealers amid a plethora of firearms sellers, with everyone immersed in the same game of trying to make a profit. �I really like it when I�m one of the only knife guys,� he said Saturday afternoon on the main floor of Civic Arena. �We�re big enough, we can handle anything.�

OH: Allen County sheriff predicts run on concealed handgun licenses Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The number of people buying guns and obtaining their concealed handgun licenses continues to grow and Allen County Sheriff Sam Crish said 2016 could set a new record.

WI: LTC Offers Concealed Carry Course Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Lakeshore Technical College is offering a firearm safety for concealed carry weapons course from 8 a.m. until noon, Feb. 13, at Lakeshore Technical College in the Public Safety Building.

South Carolina�s Record Month for Gun Checks Adds to Strain of FBI System Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Nearly 50,000 South Carolinians tried to get guns or permits to carry the weapons in December � more than in any other month in history. The spike, shown through statistics from the FBI�s criminal background check system, came during a holiday season when President Barack Obama hinted at the new gun control measures he was planning for the new year.

Second Amendment: Civil Liberties Must Be Respected, Including Gun Rights
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The failure to defend the civil liberties of one is a failure to defend the civil liberties of all. This is particularly true when it is inconvenient or offensive to do so. For the sake of ease and self-interest, it is tempting to simply reason away the rights of others, or even deny their existence, yet the failure to defend the freedoms of others undermines the freedoms of everyone.

When it comes to addressing gun violence, the need to balance Second Amendment rights with gun control measures is no different.

Trump: I could 'shoot somebody and I wouldn't lose voters' Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Donald Trump boasted Saturday that support for his presidential campaign would not decline even if he shot someone in the middle of a crowded street.

Bush Turns Up Heat on Trump in Pelham Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush touted his record on Second Amendment rights, job creation and education at an appearance in Pelham on Saturday, in a speech also peppered with biting attacks on front-runner Donald Trump.

ME: Cape Elizabeth Man Arrested for Allegedly Firing a Gun and Threatening Taxi Driver Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A Cape Elizabeth man was arrested after firing shots from a handgun after threatening a taxi driver on Sawyer Street in South Portland Sunday morning, South Portland Police said.

OK: Tulsa Gun Show Dealers Disagree With Obama's Plans For More Firearms Laws Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
About two weeks ago, President Barack Obama announced plans to take executive action on gun control. One of those measures is to end �the gun show loophole" where non-licensed dealers can sell guns without a background check.

TX: ATF Investigating Tarrant County Gun Range Fire Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says it could take days before they know what caused a North Texas gun range to go up in flames, triggering a series of explosions.

Will These Be the Best-Selling Guns of 2016? Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The most recent data from the FBI shows violent crime is on the rise. In its preliminary report on uniform crime statistics for the first six months of 2015, the law enforcement agency said incidents of murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault rose 1.7%, with murder rates jumping more than 6%.

If You Love Guns You Need To Watch These YouTube Channels Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Social media has done a lot to spread knowledge about gun rights and the Second Amendment, and no platform has more information for gun enthusiasts than YouTube.

FL: Alleged Cop Shooter Blames George Zimmerman in Rant
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In bond court Saturday, accused cop shooter David Mejia used his opportunity in front of a judge to vent his frustrations about everything from "crooked cops" to what he referred to as the glorification of George Zimmerman, the man who fatally shot Florida teenager Trayvon Martin in 2012.

As the judge read off Mejia's laundry list of charges, including five attempted murder charges, Mejia took offense to the fact that his charges were non-bondable offenses, CBS Miami reports.

AK: Safety Standards Proposed for Gun Ranges in Fairbanks Residential Neighborhoods
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A new gun range that opened in a housing area last summer caused an uproar among its neighbors, and now the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly is considering expanding regulations on gun ranges in the borough.

If approved, new outdoor gun ranges in general use and industrial zones would be required to go through a public process before opening. Currently, they are permitted outright. The proposed new regulations also write National Rifle Association firearms range safety standards into the borough code. The assembly votes on the proposed regulations in Ordinance 2015-67 on Thursday.

DE: Senator Backs President�s Executive Actions On Gun Control Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
US Attorney General Loretta Lynch received both praise and criticism this past week at a Capitol Hill hearing on President Obama�s executive order on gun control. During her appearance, Delaware US Senator Chris Coons discussed how to combat gun violence in Wilmington.

UT: Lawmakers to Grapple with Gun Issues Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
With a contentious debate over gun rights sweeping the nation, Utah lawmakers have several firearms-related bills in the chamber, including the return of the so-called "constitutional carry" law.

MI: Macomb County Sheriff's Office Receives New Armored Vehicle Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Weeks after the federal government recalled an armored vehicle it had loaned to Macomb County, the sheriff�s office has a new one. A Mine Resistant Armored Personal carrier was on display Friday afternoon after arriving at the sheriff�s office adjacent to the Macomb County Jail on Elizabeth Road in Mount Clemens.

No-Guns Policy to be Enforced at Forum Over Oregon Standoff
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Authorities say they'll strictly enforce a no-guns policy at a community meeting Monday over the standoff at an Oregon wildlife refuge.

Harney County Judge Steve Grasty said in a news release the meeting will be limited to 150 ticketed attendees, and it will be held at the county senior center � instead of on school grounds. School district officials became upset about the number of firearms at last week's forum, and they decided they would no longer host the meetings.

KS: Regents Balance Interests in Guns-On-Campus Debate Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
As head of the governing board of Kansas' state university system, Shane Bangerter figured the panel was in a no-win situation last week when faced with the need to adopt guidelines for how gun owners will be able to carry concealed firearms onto campuses and into some buildings next year.

TX: Gun Show Patrons Experience Regulation Changes Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Crowds numbers surpassed expectations Sunday at the Waco Gun Show held at the Extraco Events Center. Patrons and workers at the gun show said the surge in attendance was likely due to the recent executive actions put in place by the federal government with regard to gun laws.

TN: Protestors Againsts East Knoxville Gun Show Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
There's a divide in Knoxville about how guns should be distributed, especially after a number of recent shooting deaths. A group of protesters in East Knoxville are opposing the gun shows happening at Chilhowee Park. They're upset that guns are being sold in East Knoxville, a community still recovering from recent gun violence.

TX: Commissioners Court to Vote on Resolution to Continue Gun Ban in Courthouses Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Commissioners court will vote on a resolution to continue the ban of guns at the El Paso County courthouse on Monday. Currently guns are not allowed inside the courthouse. But Commissioner David Stout tells ABC-7 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's recent opinion on guns and the state's new open carry law sparked everyone to evaluate the current situation.

Arsenal, Inc. to Release Line of Suppressor-ready AKs in 2016 Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
New silencers and silencer-ready versions of proven designs were big hits at this year�s SHOT Show. Not wanting the storied Kalashnikov to be left behind the quiet-shooting wave, Arsenal, Inc. will begin offering suppressor-compatible variants of their Bulgarian AKs in 2016.

Could ISIS Start Using 3D Printed Weapons? Pro-Gun Activist Vows to Reveal Online How to Make a Semi-Automatic Rifle Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are 3 comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
He claims that you�ll only require a �15,000 printer and �100 for everyday materials to create his 3D-printed machine gun. And pro-gun activist Cody Wilson from Austin, Texas, has been accused of �making terrorists� jobs so much easier� by handing anyone the chance to build an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle.