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Stand Your Ground Law not Working as Intended Despite Changing Self Defense in Florida Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
It�s been a decade since Florida enacted a Stand Your Ground law designed to provide a simpler, faster, cheaper legal path for those defending themselves against accusations related to deadly force. And while that path still exists, it is infrequently used by defendants and even less frequently successful for them.

Second Amendment Time-Traveling: If only the framers could have envisioned the NRA Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
As I sit here on the eve of the Constitutional Convention, the merits of certain provisions in what will likely become the guiding legal document of a nascent nation have come into question. Few aspects of our lives will escape the reach of this founding charter, either as a result of its clearly delineated powers or those stipulations explicitly limiting its powers.

PA: Armstrong Ranks 4th in Nation Among Most-Armed Counties Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Armstrong County ranks fourth in the nation in the percentage of homes that report gun ownership, according to a recent ranking from City-data.com. Nearly 58 percent of homes report gun ownership in the county, according to the ranking, which was compiled using federal census data.

PolitiFact Florida: Former NRA president Marion Hammer says 45 states allow open carry of handguns Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The former president of the National Rifle Association is defending bills in the Florida Legislature proposing the open carry of handguns, saying the vast majority of states already allow the practice.

NY: NYPD, Other Responders Drill in Simulated Shooting Attack on Manhattan Subway Line Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The subway scenario -- straphangers being terrorized by roving shooters -- was fake. The response from NYPD officers and other rescuers Sunday couldn't have been more real.

WY: Cheyenne Police Say Man Fired AR-15 in Self Defense Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Cheyenne Police Department continues to investigate the shooting that occurred at 4523 E. 14th St. at 11:30 p.m. on Nov. 15. The incident left two men dead.

On Gun Control, Newsom Seems to be Following Bloomberg's Strategic Lead Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
As he pushes a proposed ballot initiative cobbled together from gun-control bills that died in the Legislature or on the governor's desk, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom frames the battle he hopes to wage next year as a personal one.

FL: Guns on Campus Among 4 Gun Bills Set for Chamber Vote Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A contentious proposal to let concealed weapons permit holders bring guns on state university and college campuses was among four firearm bills that made their final committee stops Thursday and will now be before their respective legislative chambers.

Palin: Jesus would fight for the Second Amendment Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"I cried when I heard it on the radio, it was a relief". In her most recent generous frenzy of fanaticism, Sarah Palin declared that not only is her pro-Gun stance in line with Biblical Christianity, but it is an exact echo of Jesus' teachings while he walked the earth.

AR: Pawn Shop Aims to End Accidental Shootings With Free Gun Locks Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Two children are dead after accidentally shooting themselves this week. On Tuesday, a two year old in Benton died after accidentally shooting himself in the head, according to family. The next day, a six year old in Little Rock accidentally shot and killed himself.

NJ: Business Booming for Gun Stores Run out of Homes Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Not long after December 2012, Joe Veni's neighbors in Brick started noticing how many people were visiting his house. "My one neighbor says, "What are you selling that everybody wants?" Veni said from his kitchen table, which doubles as his sales counter.

MO Representative Kelley Teaches a Conceal and Carry Class Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Representative Mike Kelley holds a conceal and carry weapons class. He started teaching the courses as a way to fund his reelection campaign while doing something he saw as productive to society.

SPH Dean�s Forum Takes on Guns in America Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
In the three years since the shooting rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., left 20 children and 6 staff dead, there have been 160 school shootings in the United States, and nearly 90,000 Americans have been killed by guns.

Guns and Day Care Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Except for what it doesn�t do, a measure approved by the Ohio House that would end certain state restrictions on carrying concealed handguns is a bad idea. It would permit them in day-care centers, airport terminals, government buildings, and police stations. That�s unnecessary and risky.

The No-Guns People are Growing Irksome Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
I hope Eddie Quinn sticks to his guns and protects his family, his home and his rights. The Obama people and their ilk, however, have a right to advertise and let criminals know their families and homes are unprotected.

Dan Morain: Silicon Valley seeks to disrupt gun industry Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
After ducking talk of gun control in her 2008 presidential campaign, Hillary Clinton regularly calls for background checks for all firearms purchases as she seeks to excite her Democratic base.

Some Texas Colleges are Limiting the Right to Carry Guns, Contrary to State Law
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As Campus Reform reported, the Texas Attorney General is being asked about the legality of restrictions on college campuses:

Republican State Sen. Brian Birdwell sought the interpretation of Attorney General Ken Paxton, WOAI reports, in a letter prompted by the University of Texas Faculty Council�s recent vote to recommend that the school implement such a ban when campus carry takes effect this summer.

Gun Sales Generally Up Since Paris Attacks Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
More than a week after the terrorist attacks in Paris, many Americans are thinking about personal safety. The attacks prompted yet another jump in gun sales nationwide. Gun shows in southwest Alabama are usually busy, and this weekend at the fairgrounds is no exception. Mark Beasley has been very busy in the days since the Paris terror attacks.