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Experts & Bullets
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Just because a guy gleaned information from lots of sources and wrote a book doesn�t mean the book contains all fact. Remember, Hitler wrote Mein Kampf.

We used to have what was called the R.I.I. chart. This Relative Incapacitation Index was about a theoretical man hit by theoretical bullets and then theoretically stopped according to a scale of stopping power.

This in theory worked unless a real man with a real knife in his hand hadn�t read the scale before he went down the hallway at the officer.

TX: Daughter of Dallas woman accused of shooting other driver claims it was self defense
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The affidavit goes on to say Latuita told police she tried to exit the interstate at Lancaster Road, but the driver of the suburban "stopped his vehicle in the middle of the exit ramp, blocking the roadway."

Laderrika told police the driver of the suburban was acting like he had something in his hand. Her daughter backed that up.

"He was walking up towards us with his arm up. We couldn�t see if he had anything in hand," she said. "And that�s when my mom took the shot. I was talking to 911, and everything was going was going fast."

What is the Republican Party's stance on guns? Here's what GOP politicians are saying
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The Republican Party�s 2024 platform makes little mention of gun rights or the Second Amendment beyond saying that the party would protect �THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS.� Despite that, the issue remains central to the upcoming elections, and many Republican politicians continue to campaign heavily on it.

Gun violence and gun safety were essential talking points in Tuesday�s vice-presidential debate between Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota and Republican Ohio Sen. JD Vance.

Harris Imports Crime; Wants to Leave Americans Helpless
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The shocking report from The Department of Homeland Security�s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shows that while the Biden-Harris administration has been attacking the lawful commerce of firearms � including hobbling U.S. firearm and ammunition exports to overseas markets � it has been wholesale importing criminals into the United States.

The report, released to U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), showed that there were 662, 566 noncitizens in the United States with a criminal history. That includes 13,099 with murder convictions, 62,231 with assault convictions, 14,301 with burglary convictions, 56,533 with drug convictions, 15,811 with sexual assault convictions and 2,521 with kidnapping convictions.

When it Comes to Guns Harris is Running a Disinformation Campaign
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Kamala Harris is the most anti-gun candidate who has ever been as close as she is to becoming president, even if she has been less than forthcoming on her specific views on firearms and the Second Amendment.

It doesn�t help that she has avoided any meaningful interaction from the media, where she can be pressed to explain her positions. What few appearances she has made have been absolute disasters, even though they have all been with compliant Harris supporters who have handled the candidate with kid gloves.

OH: Republican Challenger Underplaying Guns in Crucial Ohio Race
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�I don�t know Kevin Coughlin,� the attendant replied. And therein lies a problem.

�While Ohio has lost its presidential battleground state status for the 2024 election cycle, there is one horse race that could be the ultimate upset and the seat that determines control of the U.S. House of Representatives,� former chairman of the Ohio Republican Party, Robert Paduchik, wrote July 9 in The Columbus Dispatch. �A new district since 2022, Ohio�s 13th Congressional District is one of only eleven true swing House districts in the country.�

Supreme Court's new term takes on ghost guns, porn access and trans care bans
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The dispute centers on competing interpretations of the text of federal law � not Second Amendment rights � but the outcome could have a major practical impact, experts say.

"If the Court strikes down the rule, it significantly limits federal regulation in this area," said Deepak Gupta, a Supreme Court litigator and Harvard Law professor. "There's a real risk that criminals will be able to order guns on the internet, and the entire gun control framework will not apply to them."

Oral arguments in the case have been scheduled for Oct. 8; a decision is expected by the end of June 2025.

VP Debate Discussed Guns, Skipped Some of the Biggest Stories
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The Vice Presidential candidates spent a good chunk of Tuesday�s debate talking about gun policy but little time on the major gun stories of the race.

Ohio Senator JD Vance (R.) and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D.) had a lengthy exchange about firearms. It was civil. It was even substantive.

However, neither brought up some of the most controversial stories of the race. Kamala Harris�s history of supporting gun confiscation efforts, including her newly-resurfaced backing of a 2005 San Francisco pistol possession ban, was absent from the discussion. So was Donald Trump�s status as a felon who is currently prohibited from owning any guns at all.

OH: After Having Guns Stolen, Homeowner Comes Face-To-Face With Suspects Less Than 24 Hours Later, Shooting 1
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The Montgomery County Sheriff�s Office is actively investigating a burglary and shooting incident that occurred on Sept. 23 and 24 in Harrison Township. Deputies first responded to a residence on the 5500 block of Brantford Road after a homeowner reported a burglary, during which multiple firearms were stolen.

Less than 24 hours later, deputies were called back to the same home following reports of a shooting. The homeowner told authorities that two men had entered his home once again, leading to a violent confrontation. During the struggle, shots were fired, and the suspects fled the scene.

Social Media Censorship Is Bringing Print Back
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I remember when the press was for the people, or at least they made an effort to seem like they were. As a kid growing up, the idea I could trust someone on television to report what was going on in the world around me wasn�t a foreign concept. Before this sounds like an introduction to the next Ron Burgandy installment, let me say that times have changed. Journalism has become less about delving deep into the dark corners of society to shed light on truth, and more about controlling the public narrative. However, we�ve also seen a big shift in how the news is delivered.

OH: Ohio Supreme Court hearing case involving laws on guns in bars
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A case before the Ohio Supreme Court Tuesday could upend a law that says it's illegal to carry a gun while drinking in a bar. The challenge was brought by a man from Muskingam county who was convicted of shooting another man in the neck during a fight in a bar.

Citing a 2022 US Supreme Court ruling, he argues Ohio's law violates the Constitution.

Local bar owners are worried if the law changes, it could lead to a dangerous situation. One bar owner said she was shocked the Ohio Supreme court is considering changing gun laws in bars.

"I was actually shocked because I can�t even believe we�re having this kind of a conversation," said Anne Massullo-Sabella, owner of Avalon Downtown.

MA: Law Banning Ghost Guns And Guns In Schools To Be Implemented By Massachusetts Gov. Healey
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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is planning to implement parts of a gun reform law Wednesday, blocking an effort by opponents to delay it.

A spokesperson for Healey said she will sign an emergency preamble for the law, allowing it to take effect immediately. Usually, laws take effect 90 days after they're signed. This law passed in July and would have taken effect on Oct. 23.

Ed.: Pro-gun groups were about to turn in sufficient signatures to halt the law while a statewide referendum was held.

FL: NRA challenges Florida law banning gun sales to young adults
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The National Rifle Association is set to face off against the state of Florida in federal court on Oct. 22, marking a pivotal moment in a six-year legal battle over gun rights.

The case challenges a 2018 law that prohibits individuals under the age of 21 from purchasing rifles and long guns.

This legislation was passed in the aftermath of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, where a 19-year-old gunman killed 17 people, prompting lawmakers to take swift action on gun control.

Gun Sales Grow as Election Day Approaches
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Americans are increasingly buying guns in the run-up to the presidential election.

Background checks associated with gun sales were up year-over-year for the third month in a row, according to an industry analysis of FBI numbers released on Wednesday. In September, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), there were 1,156,223 sales-related checks�an increase of 1.3 percent over the previous year. August and July saw similarly modest boosts in sales checks, too.

Overall, the gun industry trade group reported there were over 3.4 million sales-related checks in the third quarter�a 4.5 percent increase over the same period in 2023.

NICS Background Checks for Gun Sales Up in September 2024
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Last month saw a measurable bump in the number of background checks for likely gun sales compared to the same month in 2023.

The figure of 2,072,550 checks conducted through the Federal Bureau of Investigation�s National Instant Criminal Background Check System last month is a 1.8-percent increase from the FBI NICS figure of 2,035,410 in September 2023.

When adjusted by removing figures for gun permit checks and rechecks by states that use NICS for that purpose, the latest total stands at 1,156,223, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade group for the U.S. gun industry. This number remains 1.3 percent higher than the September 2023 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,141,847.

IL: Judge denies Illinois� motion to hold transit carry ban ruling pending appeal
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A federal judge has denied a motion from the state of Illinois and Cook County to hold his ruling against the prohibition of carrying concealed firearms on mass transit pending appeal.

In late August, Northern District of Illinois federal Judge Iain Johnston ruled Illinois� law prohibiting concealed carry license holders from carrying concealed firearms on mass transit violated the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. He issued an injunction against the state from enforcing the law against the four named plaintiffs in the case.

NV: Las Vegas Homeowners Shoot Intruder During Break-In Attempt
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Las Vegas Metro Police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place Thursday morning in the Spring Valley neighborhood. The incident occurred at a residence on the 6400 block of Placer Drive, where a male suspect attempted to break into a home.

Around 7:40 a.m., the homeowners called 911, reporting that the suspect had shattered the glass surrounding their front door. During the emergency call, a gunshot was heard as the homeowners defended their property from the intruder. Officers arrived at the scene to find the male suspect lying in the driveway, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite receiving medical aid and being transported to University Medical Center, the man was pronounced dead shortly after.

CA: Gun Advocates File for Emergency Stay with SCOTUS in CA Gun Show Case
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Attorneys representing the Second Amendment Foundation and its partners in parallel cases challenging California�s ban on gun shows held on public property have filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court asking that a Ninth Circuit Court mandate be recalled and a stay be issued pending an appeal to the high court later this year.

The cases involve two sets of plaintiffs. A legal action in the Southern District in San Diego involves SAF, B&L Productions/Crossroads of the West, Barry Bardack, Ronald J. Diaz, Sr., John Dupree, Christopher Irick, Robert Solis, Lawrence Michael Walsh, Captain Jon�s Lockers, L.A.X. Firing Range/LAX Ammo, California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA), and South Bay Rod and Gun Club.

VP Debate: Contrast Was Clear on Second Amendment Views
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Since the last presidential election in 2020, there are now more than 22.3 million new first-time gun owners�i.e., individuals who were driven by factors around them to go to the gun retail counter and lawfully purchase a firearm for the first time. In the key swing states that will determine by just a few thousand votes either way who wins the White House election there still remain millions of hunters and pro-Second Amendment Americans who aren�t registered to vote and could remain at home.

Against that backdrop, Republican Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance and Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faced off in the campaign�s only vice presidential debate.

Civil Rights Group Calls Gavin Newsom A Hypocrite For Nixing Voter ID Requirement
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The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms says California Gov. Gavin Newsom is a hypocrite for signing a law barring local governments from requiring voter identification while still expecting gun buyers to provide ID before exercising their Second Amendment rights.

Democrat Newsom is a career anti-gunner who has supported every gun control measure to come along in Sacramento. He proposed an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would gut the Second Amendment.

Travis Kelce jokingly references �Second Amendment� in defense of Jets player�s finger gun celebration
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is at odds with the NFL over the league�s interpretation of violent gestures. During this week�s episode of the 'New Heights' podcast, Kelce came to the defense of New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard, who drew a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for a finger gun celebration during Sunday�s game against the Denver Broncos.

Kelce said he knows the league�s policy on violent gestures has been around for some time, and joked that he doesn't want the NFL to get 'on my a--' for expressing his opinion. 'It�s my Second Amendment, I have the right to bear arms,' he said with a laugh.