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Are Antis Trying to �Nullify Second Amendment by Regulation?�
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A leading national Second Amendment advocate may have cracked a code by suggesting that the gun prohibition lobby isn�t trying to erase the right to keep and bear arms, but rather they are attempting to nullify the amendment piecemeal via increasingly strict regulations, as noted in an Op-Ed he bylined recently in the Asheboro, N.C. Courier-Tribune.

Alan Gottlieb, founder and executive vice president of the Second Amendment Foundation continued that contention in a letter to the editor of the Seattle Times Tuesday morning.
�Gun prohibitionists,� he wrote, �simply want to nullify the Second Amendment by regulation.�

WA: Opponents Say New Gun Initiative won�t Solve Crime, but Will Add Costs Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnework.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Dave Kellett has mixed opinions on Washington state�s latest round of voter-approved gun-control legislation. On the one hand, the lead trainer at The Range in Yakima said his company will come out ahead by offering the enhanced firearms training required under Initiative 1639. �It�s gold for firearms businesses,� Kellett said.

Physicians: Growing Gun Violence Epidemic Must Be Addressed Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnework.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
After a rash of mass shootings, physicians across the country are stepping up their efforts to combat gun violence. The American College of Physicians, the country's largest medical specialty organization, says the failure to enact meaningful gun control legislation undermines the country and its health care system's foundational values.

The Present American Revolution
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The revolution of 1776 sought to turn a colony of Great Britain into a new independent republic based on constitutionally protected freedom. It succeeded with the creation of the United States. The failed revolution of 1861, by a slave-owning South declaring its independence from the Union, sought to bifurcate the country, More than 600,000 dead later, slavery was abolished, a Confederacy was in in ruins, and the South was forced back into the United States largely on the conditions and terms of the victorious North.

Americans Don�t Appreciate Their Freedom Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnework.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Here�s a shock: Almost half of Americans cannot name a single right protected by the First Amendment. The findings come from the Freedom Forum annual State of the First Amendment report, which was based on a survey of more than 1,000 adults.

A Bullet to the Heart of American Freedoms Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnework.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Founding father and second president of the United States John Adams said, �You will never know how much it has cost my generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make a good use of it.� Perhaps this should be added to American History classes in the Empire State.

Dealing with Gun Violence and Mental Illness Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnework.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Mass killer and former Marine Ian David Long recently killed twelve people at the Borderline Bar in Thousand Oaks, California. As often occurs, a firearm was used by a person with history of obvious mental instability who was known to police authorities and mental health consultants. Ian Long was thought not to be an immediate threat to self or others and was apparently not seen in followed-up.

WI: Hortonville Business Gives Employees Handguns for Christmas Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnework.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A local business that produces glassware embedded with bullets recently decided to give every employee a handgun as a Christmas present. Ben Wolfgram, who co-owns Hortonville-based BenShot, said the decision to give employees handguns as a gift was made as part of an effort to promote personal safety and team building.

SC: Suspect Accused of Stealing Vest, Guns from Greenville Co. Deputy's Patrol Vehicle Arrested in Anderson County
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The Greenville County Sheriff�s Office said a man suspected of stealing items from inside a deputy's unlocked patrol car was arrested in Anderson County. The sheriff's office said the theft occurred Monday morning around 4:15 a.m. in the Hammett Crossing subdivision in Greer. Surveillance footage showed two suspects, wearing hooded sweatshirts, approach the victim�s vehicles before entering the deputy�s county issued Ford Explorer.

IL: Shooting of 59-year-old Man in Austin Ruled Self-Defense
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An investigation into a shooting that fatally wounded a man Sunday night during a domestic-related altercation in the Austin neighborhood has been closed after investigators determined it was committed in self-defense. Henry Ratcliff Jr, 59, was involved in a �domestic-related altercation� about 7:50 p.m. in the 4800 bock of West Gladys Avenue when he was shot multiple times in the abdomen, according to Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner�s office.

OH: Ohio House Set to Approve Stand-Your-Ground Gun Bill
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The Ohio House on Wednesday is expected to approve a controversial stand-your-ground bill that eliminates a �duty to retreat� when facing a threat before utilizing deadly force. Supporters say House Bill 228, which also includes a number of other firearm-related provisions, would put Ohio law in line with about half of other states by shifting the burden of proof in self-defense cases from the defendant to the prosecution.

AMMO, Inc. Successfully Completes Long Range Testing on Newly Acquired Projectile Technology for Military Applications Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnework.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
AMMO, Inc. (OTC:POWW), an innovator in ammunition technology, announced that it has successfully completed the first round of long range testing utilizing the technology acquired in the Company's recent purchase of Southwest Kenetics Inc. (SWK).

APA Study Shows Irresponsible Media Coverage Doubles Mass Shootings Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnework.com	There are 2 comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A paper presented to the American Psychological Association found the number of mass killings, rampage killings or �mass shootings�, may be doubled by irresponsible media aggrandizement of mass killers. The desire for fame was found to be one of the main motivators of these rampage killers.

Langdon Tactical Technology Signs with Chevalier Advertising Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnework.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Renowned training and gunsmithing company Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT) has chosen Chevalier Advertising as its agency of record in preparation for the company's next evolution in the firearms industry. More than 30 years of experience training military, law enforcement, and civilians has gone into the designs of Langdon Tactical Technology.

NY: 2nd Amendment Supporters Question NYC Proposal to Scrutinize Gun Buyers� Web Searches, Social Media Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnework.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
�This country doesn't have a gun problem. It has a moral, mental health, synthetic drug and crime problem. There are enough laws in place already,� said free speech and gun rights advocate Tony Martin on an online forum at Newsweek.

America's Gun Culture: How Did We Get Here And What's The Best Way Forward? Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnework.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
On November 7, a mass shooting at a country western-themed bar in Thousand Oaks, California killed 12 people. So far in 2018, there have been over 300 mass shootings in 36 states and thousands of other incidents ranging from unintentional shootings to defensive use.

PA: Sen. Bob Casey On Gun Control: �We Have Got To Have A Universal Background Check Bill� Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnework.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the needs of its residents are top of mind for Democratic Sen. Bob Casey, who is heading back to Washington to represent the state. Casey was in the midst of a campaign tour in Pittsburgh when he was stopped in his tracks by news of a mass shooting at a synagogue in Squirrel Hill. �We pulled the bus over on the side of the road,� said Casey.

MI: Group With Baby Planned to Bring Guns to Dearborn Bar
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An altercation last month at a Dearborn bar might have ended tragically if not for a tip from a citizen, said Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad.

On Oct. 27, four suspects had just been involved in a bar fight, went home and may have planned to return, guns in hand, when they were pulled over by police at Jerome and Walwit streets, Haddad said.

�What�s really troubling about this is that when these four people were arrested, they were in two cars and had a young infant in the back seat,� Haddad said during a Monday press conference. �Next to the young infant was a guy with an AK-15.�

But �some real observant citizens found them on the street and could tell they were up to no good,� Haddad said.

What a Focus on Guns is Overlooking: The Central Role of Mental Illness Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnework.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Nov. 9 editorial �Enough is enough, again,� about the recent Thousand Oaks, Calif., shooting, mentioned a desire to see stronger gun laws. However, California has very restrictive gun laws. The editorial also proposed an assault weapons ban; but the shooter did not have an assault weapon. The editorial, unintentionally or otherwise, ignored the central role of mental illness.

Classic Guns: The Model 1886 Lebel Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnework.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
At the conclusion of the Franco-Prussian War in 1871, French military domination of Europe also came to an end. From there, a now-unified Germany took center stage and brought an entirely new balance of power to Europe during the closing decades of the 19th century. But, France was by no means a nation beyond its prime during those years.

NM: Rio Rancho School Board Approves Plan To Arm School Guards
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The Rio Rancho school board voted 4-1 Monday evening to put guns in the hands of school security guards. The measure is aimed at keeping students safe in the wake of school shootings here and across the nation. Four parents spoke against the proposal before the vote. Lisa Paz mentioned recent incidents including one this week in a Baltimore school where a school police officer shot and killed himself.

MI: Hunters Set Sights on Opening Day of Firearm Deer Season in Michigan
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Duncan's Outdoor Shop in Bay City is extra busy this week as hunters sight in their guns and gear up for the opening day of the 2018 firearm deer season on Thursday, Nov. 15.

Duncan's offers indoor firing ranges of 50, 100 and 200 yards to practice shooting. Employees and volunteers are assisting hunters with properly sighting in their weapons.

A successful deer hunting season is predicted in 2018 by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Due to the mild weather last spring, there was an increase in the overall number of fawns and deer seen, creating a favorable hunting season this year, the agency said.

The 2017 season, while seeing a significant drop

IL: Homewood District 153 Says No Thanks to Guns in Schools Proposals Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnework.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Student safety is important, but Homewood District 153 board members voted unanimously not to support measures to allow staff to carry firearms in schools. Although no school district would be compelled to develop programs that allow firearms on campus, Homewood�s board members wanted to share their positions with delegates of the Illinois Association of School Boards.

WI: Over 550,000 Licenses Sold Ahead of Gun Deer Hunting Season Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnework.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The state has sold 559,217 deer hunting licenses as of midnight Monday -- an increase of about 1% compared to same timeframe in 2017, the DNR says.

MI: Hunting is Crucial to Conserve Michigan�s White-Tailed Deer. Here�s Why.
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This month, more than half a million Michiganders are expected to head out to wooded areas across the state to participate in the annual firearm deer season. These men, women and children represent a wide range of cultures, economic backgrounds and political preferences, but they�re all united in their respect for wildlife and their dedication to ensuring the health and well-being of white-tailed deer.