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Armed insurrectionist recalled on 50th anniversary of JFK assassination
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... "On a day of remembrance when Americans of good faith should come together, what must we think of an extremist gun owner, and naturally a life member of the NRA, who would publicly affirm what is being called treason?"
"'Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable,' the gun owner asserted."
"'Although it is extremely unlikely that the fears of governmental tyranny which gave rise to the Second Amendment will ever be a major danger to our nation, the Amendment still remains an important declaration of our basic civilian-military relationships, in which every citizen must be ready to participate in the defense of his country,� he conceded." ... |
Gresham: Americans, Especially Women, Have Decided To Defend Themselves
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"Nationally-known gun rights expert told Guns & Patriots self-defense is a natural right that motivates the public to support the Second Amendment and encourages us to be gun owners."
"'The primary reason people own firearms in the U.S. is for self -defense,' said Tom Gresham, host of 'Gun Talk Radio,' the first nationally syndicated live, radio, talk show covering the world of firearms, personal safety and gun rights."
"In 1995 Gresham started Gun Talk Radio because he wanted to discuss issues outside of the topic of hunting a market he said was not yet developed by news, radio or television. 'When I started the radio show 19 years ago it was the first of its kind; I made sure it was not about hunting.'" ... |
'Assaulted' available on DVD, video on demand and pay-per-view
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"Following an initial release in theaters nationwide, the gun rights documentary 'Assaulted: Civil Rights under Fire' is now available for purchase, Emmy Award-winning producer Kris Koenig advised Gun Rights Examiner Friday."
"Per its website description, the documentary 'brings audiences to the center of the controversy over the issue that is dividing our nation -- gun control. Narrated by Ice-T, a critically acclaimed rapper and actor, the film takes a critical look at current gun laws and the rising movement to restrict the rights guaranteed by our Second Amendment.'" ... |
Is NRA throwing printed guns under the bus?
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"As this column has discussed recently, the December 9 'sunset' date of the 'Undetectable Firearms Act' is prompting the usual forcible citizen disarmament jihadist suspects into entirely predictable 'sky is falling' hysterics about 'invisible" plastic guns being smuggled onto airliners, into courtrooms, etc. Being a big believer in keeping one's friends close, and one's enemies closer, this correspondent receives email notices from various gun ban groups, including Gabrielle Giffords'/Mark Kelly's 'American's for Responsible Solutions.' They too are on the invisible guns" panic bandwagon:" ... |
�Military Grade Weapons�
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"Good afternoon fellow citizen, allow me to introduce myself. I�m your local representative for the Committee of Public Safety, or CPS, and I am committed to creating a safe environment for all members of our community. In light of that, I�m here to talk about your guns. I�ve received reports from concerned citizens indicating that you have an extensive gun collection. As much as I respect the Second Amendment, I need you to turn in your 'sporting rifles' . . ." ... |
Obama heads to Seattle; Denver op-ed explains anti-gun mindset
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"As President Barack Obama heads to Seattle today � and a fund raiser at the home of a top contributor to an Evergreen State gun control initiative � an op-ed in today�s Denver Post underscores the logic gap between gun owners and gun grabbers."
"The president arrives in Seattle Sunday afternoon, the first stop on a West Coast fund raising tour to build campaign funds for Democrats, whose Obamacare train wreck is theirs to own. He will, according to KOMO, tap wealthy liberals at the north end home of Zumiez co-founder Tom Campion and from there head over to the Medina home of I-594 backer Jon Shirley." ... |
Battlesight Zero (BZO): Who has it right?
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... "Per both the Marine Corps and Army field manuals a proper battlesight zero will allow a Soldier or Marine to engage an enemy threat without adjusting the elevation of their iron sights from point blank range or zero yards/meters out to 300 yards/meters. ... A 300 yard/meter BZO makes sense for most combat situations. However, the Army and Marine Corps differ in how to set a BZO on a rifle or carbine. To add even more confusion numerous well known shooting schools and private trainers teach a different method for placing a proper BZO setting. Additionally, a certain special operations unit advocates and teaches a 100 yard zero. Who is right? Which method is best? Why?" ... |
Why I Carry A Gun
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"All of us know the common phrase to ask when trying to process new information, who, what, when, where, why and how. I have always subconsciously applied this to firearms, but only recently began to understand why it is so important to do. First let me start with my background, I grew up in a farming community and was introduced to firearms at a very young age. I did not buy my first handgun until I was 21 and at that time I was only considering concealed carry. Today I am 26 years old, a firearms instructor and a strong advocate of carrying a firearm all the time . . ." ... |
Beretta 9mm PX4 Storm Type F Review
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"The Beretta PX4 Storm is probably the most neglected polymer pistol when it comes to reviews. This is in stark contrast to reviews on Glock pistols which seem to be pouring out endlessly into the Internet and various magazines. This a review on the full size Beretta PX4 Storm 9mm Type F (safety/decocker) . . ."
"At first look, the PX4 Storm seems to be a combination of a Glock 17 and a Beretta 92FS. In truth, the Beretta PX4 Storm is really more or less a polymer version of the Beretta 8000 (the closest current incarnation is the Stoeger Cougar). The look of the pistol is really striking. It is one of those designs that people either love or hate. For my eyes the Beretta PX4 Storm is the most beautiful polymer pistol ever produced. ..." ... |
LA: Be safe in the woods, and take a kid hunting
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"Congratulations to Vance McAllister, our new Representative from the Fifth Congressional District. I urge everyone to contact Rep. McAllister and urge him to support our Second Amendment Rights. We hope to see Congressman McAllister at some of our outdoor events in the coming weeks and months."
"Well now that deer and duck seasons are open, we can expect a constant change in weather. Just last week at this time we were at near-record lows, and Sunday we might have been at near-record highs. Go figger!" ... |
Our View: Guns and kids are mix we must avoid
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"The Second Amendment says we all can own a gun. The U.S. Supreme Court has reaffirmed it."
"But that doesn't give us the right to leave loaded guns where children can find and play with them when we're not around."
"That can be deadly. In the past month, that tragic lesson was driven home twice in Fayetteville. On Oct. 20, 2-year-old Samarri Tyana Beauford died when she pulled the trigger of a pistol she found under a couch in her home. On Nov. 16, 4-year-old Killian Perez shot himself to death with a loaded handgun he found on top of a refrigerator." ... -------
Submitter's Note: FYI, between 2006 and 2010 (the most recent figures available) we averaged 50.8 children (0 - 13) accidentally killed with a firearm. In that same period and age group there were 702.2 accidental drownings per year. |
We Shoot The [Breeze] With The NRA
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"The NRA. Those three letters have taken on their own mythical significance. Depending on your persuasion, the National Rifle Association is either endlessly cringe-inducing or the protector of American ideals. But the thing is, I�d have to assume that just about no one at NYU has ever dealt with them personally."
"It was time for that to change. Last week, I had the opportunity to speak with the NRA director of public affairs, Andrew Arulanandam. After publishing a rather controversial article � judging by the comments section � I thought it was about time I gave the NRA a chance to speak for itself." ... |
Deadbeat Mike Weisser, Ware Gun Shop, Stiffs The Second Amendment
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"Mike Weisser, proprietor of the Ware Gun Shop in Ware, MA is a con-man, deadbeat and enemy of the Second Amendment!"
"How can we make such bold statement?"
"Because we know first hand, fact is he owes AmmoLand Shooting Sports News for advertising we ran for him, when he was doing business as �Grey Lock Holsters� in 2012. On good faith we ran his ads, as we do with all our advertisers, and after making him loads of money he stiffed us for $1800.00, dodging all our phone calls and emails ever since." ...
"So called mikethegunguy, Mike Weisser, is basically a double agent agent working to undermine our second rights with his articles on his blog mikethegunguy, the Huffington Post and elsewhere on the web. ..." ... |
Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics�The Remix
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"A funny thing happened on the way to the forum . . . more specifically the Harvard Injury Control Research Center website. I figured out why no one can seem to agree on 'The Facts' about guns and gun violence; most of the analysis done on gun control (pro or anti) is probably wrong. Or at least runs afoul of Mark Twain�s feelings on math . . ." ... |
OH: Our View: Self-Defense Measure May Open Door To Violence
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"House Bill 203, according to its supporters, strengthens Second Amendment rights and broadens the concept of self-defense to enable potential victims of violent crime to protect themselves."
"'A person facing a life-threatening situation should not have a duty to flee and hope for the best,' said State Rep. Terry Johnson, 'They should have the right to protect themselves and protect their loved ones.'"
"House Bill 203 drops the 'duty to retreat' requirement in the present law ..."
"Opponents of the measure say that could invite deadly consequences, providing a rationale for 'Shoot first, ask questions later' actions. State Rep. Alicia Reece dubbed the proposal 'kill at will.'" ... -------
Submitter's Note: In other words, Alicia believes that anyone who uses deadly force in defense of themselves or another should be presumed guilty until proven innocent. |
CO: 'Stand strong' is message of gun control advocates
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"Gun control advocates are asking Coloradans to 'stand strong' in the midst of warning shots fired by gun rights groups that have created a seemingly endless election cycle in Colorado by seeking to recall lawmakers who support new gun laws."
"At a rally Monday at the Capitol led by Colorado Ceasefire, gun control lobbyists and victims of gun violence lambasted the latest attempt to recall a state lawmaker for supporting tough gun control."
"Sen. Evie Hudak, a Westminster Democrat, continues to feel the wrath of gun rights groups who hope to force her into a recall election after she supported universal background checks and a ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines." ... |
MS: Armed Robber Shoots Store Owner in the Leg, Store Owner Then Shoots Robber 10 Times
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"I believe, in over 1,000 defensive gun use stories that we�ve documented, this one has the highest number of rounds on target."
"An alleged armed robber entered the Get and Go Convenience Store in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi."
"The armed suspect attempted to rob the store, and during the process of taking money, the suspect shot the store owner in the leg and then fled ..."
"However, the incident wasn�t over yet. The suspect, came back into the store after apparently realizing that he didn�t get all of the cash."
"This ended up being a fatal mistake for the suspect. The store owner had armed himself with a 9mm handgun."
"The owner fired 10-13 shots at the suspect, hitting him at least 10 times." ...
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Bill Introduced To Restore Second Amendment Rights To Medical Cannabis Patients
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"Last Friday, Colorado Congressman Jared Polis (D) introduced HR 3483, Protecting Individual Liberties and States� Rights Act. The legislation was introduced in the wake of a federal memo to licensed gun dealers circulated nationwide last year warning them not to sell guns or ammunition to customers who legally use medical cannabis with their physician�s recommendation, many of whom pay annual fees to be in state-run registries and receive state-issued identification cards." ... |
CO: David, Goliath and Colorado�s next gun-rights recall
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"Author Malcolm Gladwell has a new bestseller that turns conventional wisdom about the Biblical David vs. Goliath battle on its head: �David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants.� In short, it�s Goliath who really had the odds stacked against him from the get-go. The overconfident giant with poor eyesight, weighted down with heavy armor and multiple swords, never had a chance against lean, nimble, sharp-shooting expert David."
"The new Colorado gun-rights recall campaign against arrogant state Sen. Evie Hudak and myopic Democrats may well be a perfect update to Gladwell�s book." ... |
IL: Franks proposes gun bill that would end FOID card restriction for young adults
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"Adults between 18 and 21 would no longer need parents� written permission to possess firearms and ammunition under a local lawmaker�s proposal."
"House Bill 3762, filed Friday by state Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, lowers to 18 the age that parental permission is required as a condition for obtaining a Firearm Owner�s Identification Card. Under current law, residents under age 21 must produce a notarized affidavit from a parent or guardian, who cannot themselves be ineligible to have the FOID card required by law to possess firearms and ammunition." ... |
MO: The Missouri Second Amendment Preservation Act is Back
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"The Missouri Second Amendment Preservation Act is getting ready for its debut in the 2014 legislative session."
"Missouri�s own, Ron Calzone, broke the news from his webpage ..."
"Senators Tom Dempsey and Ron Richard released a rough draft for the upcoming legislative session after the Senate failed to over-ride Governor Nixon�s veto of the 2013 Second Amendment Preservation Act."
"As Ron puts it, the, 're-drafting process has the potential to result in a bill superior to the bill that passed the House and Senate with super-majorities in 2013.'" ...
"Ron critiqued the 2014 rough draft with a fine tooth comb. Following are some of the highlights." ... |
Firearms Law and Policy - Do consumers have standing to challenge laws regulating gun sales?
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"In Lane v Holder three gun owners have appealed to the Supreme Court to answer this question."
"Do consumers have standing to challenge the constitutionality of laws regulating gun sales?"
"The plaintiffs are represented by Alan Gura, who won appeals in the landmark cases District of Columbia vs. Heller and McDonald vs. City of Chicago. The petition was distributed for conference of October 11, 2013 but the Court has yet to announce whether they will hear the case."
"Do you think guns should be regulated like books? Join us below the fold as we speculate on whether SCOTUS will agree to hear the appeal in Lane v. Holder." ... |
A Veteran�s Tale: Sliding Down the Slippery Slope of Mental Health Checks for Gun Owners
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"Robert,
There have been some recent posts on your site about mental health, including yesterday�s Quote of the Day (Certain Kinds of People Edition) that finally inspired me to write to you and tell you my story. There has to be some attention brought to this subject. It seems that many 'pro gunners' are willing to compromise our 2nd amendment rights away in regard to mental health laws. Its an attitude of we�ll let you do this if only you don�t pass more gun laws. I�m extremely disappointed that even the NRA are among those pursuing this . . ." ... |
CO: Young women help grow Colorado gun-ownership numbers
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"The Well Armed Woman � its slogan is 'Where the Feminine and Firearm Meet' � advertises stylish purses designed to conceal a handgun."
"Another online retailer, Pistols & Pumps, offers pink camouflage hats and bra-mounted holsters. Gungoddess.com sells a variety of �gun bling,� including leopard-print handgun grips and zebra-print ear protection."
"Such items may seem odd to some, but these retailers understand their customer base: young women, who are increasingly joining a population of gun owners who fiercely fight for their right to own and carry a gun for self-protection." ... |
TX: Second Amendment rally in San Antonio disturbs citizens
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"Last month, advocates of the Second Amendment pulled out their red, white and blue, descended on the Alamo and set their sights on making a statement. The rally is one of many events that have recently placed San Antonio on the state and national political radar."
"The demonstration, entitled the 'Come and Take it Rally,' was attended by proud supporters of open carry laws, which have come under greater attention recently."
"The most notable San Antonio story in the open carry controversy took place on Aug. 24, when three men bearing rifles set up shop outside a San Antonio area Starbucks. Their 'demonstration' resulted in numerous calls to the local police. It would seem that afternoon coffee goers feared a shot ..." ... |
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Some of the worst abuses of government force in recent years were precipitated by technical and victimless gun-law violations. For example, the BATF claimed that the Branch Davidians possessed machine guns without paying the required federal tax and filling in the proper registration forms. So a tax case worth less than $10,000 led to a 76-man helicopter, machine gun, and grenade assault on a home in which 2/3 of the occupants were women and children. � Dave Kopel and Dr. Michael S. Brown, Prohibition Fever, NationalReview.com |
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