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MI: Oakland Co. prosecutor argues state gun laws insufficient for public safety
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Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald on Wednesday argued Michigan's gun laws "don't require people to secure a deadly weapon" and are insufficient for public safety.

The prosecutor made the remarks and defended her decision to charge a 15-year-old sophomore as an adult in connection with a deadly Nov. 30 shooting rampage at Oxford High School during an interview with Stephen Henderson on WDET-FM (101.9).

McDonald told Henderson that there are "very few" gun laws in Michigan. While guns can't be purchased in the state by those under 18, she said, minors can be with a parent while they make a weapon purchase and children can be with parents to fire guns at a shooting range.

MI: In wake of Oxford shooting, Slotkin to introduce bill to require safe storage of firearms
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In the wake of the deadly Oxford school shooting, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin is planning to introduce legislation in Congress requiring the secure storage of firearms in households where children could reasonably access the weapon.

Gun owners who don't secure their firearms could face up to five years in prison if a child does gain access to the weapon and uses it to cause injury to themselves or others or uses it in a crime, according to a bill summary.

"I really wanted the first bill to come out of this tragedy to be based on the sentiment and wishes of the community ... toward changing the law to support responsible gun ownership and preventing access by children," said Slotkin, a Holly Democrat who represents the Oxford area.

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NDAA Clears the U.S. Senate, Anti-Gun Provisions Left Out
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Today, the U.S. Senate approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual, bi-partisan legislation that directs funding for our nation�s military and national security programs. Thankfully for NRA Members and gun owners across the country, this legislation passed with two anti-gun provisions being struck from the final version. NDAA will now move to the President�s desk to be signed into law.

As reported last week and following weeks of negotiations, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a revised version of the NDAA. The two anti-gun provisions that were included in an earlier version were removed from the final House-passed bill before being sent over to the U.S. Senate.

Texans weigh in on Newsom plan to go after gun manufacturers
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom�s latest attempt to restrict gun rights is receiving pushback from Texas lawmakers in what is shaping up to be a juxtaposition of two very different state governments: one that says its state is a sanctuary for the unborn, and one that says its state is a sanctuary for doctors who perform abortions.

After the U.S. Supreme Court refused to enjoin the Texas law allowing private citizens to sue abortionists and those �aiding or abetting� with an abortion after a heartbeat is detected, Newsom said California would become a �sanctuary� for abortionists.

Trump endorses Rep. Lauren Boebert, saying she 'has done a fantastic job'
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Former President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., for reelection, lauding the freshman lawmaker's efforts on crime and the Second Amendment.

"Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has done a fantastic job in her first term representing Colorado�s Third District," Trump said in a statement Wednesday. "She is a fearless leader, a defender of the America First Agenda, and a fighter against the Loser RINOs and Radical Democrats. She will continue to be tough on Crime, strong on Borders, and always protect our under-siege Second Amendment. Lauren has my Complete and Total Endorsement for her reelection!"

'The Second Amendment wears lipstick' � Study shows gun ownership among women on the rise Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The number of women who own a gun is on the rise. A recent study from Harvard University shows that 42% of gun owners in the country are women. That's a 14% rise over the last five years. The same study found nearly 3.5 million women became gun owners between January 2019 and April 2021. "It's a responsibility. It's a huge responsibility," said Amanda Suffecool.

How To Dress Professionally And Still Be Able To Fight
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Right now, tight suits reminiscent of the early 1960s are all the fashion. Fashion trends come and go, but ultimately, our own defense should come first. In this article, we�ll discuss some features of professionally attired clothing that enables you to fight more effectively.

Pleated trousers involve extra layers of clothing. This translates into a little more stretch around the waistband � ideal for those who work in professional, restrictive clothing every day. Choosing pleated trousers allows you to extend out your gait a bit further than wearing tight skinny trousers.

FL: Curtis Reeves returns to court for motion hearings Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A former Tampa police captain, charged with killing a man during an argument in a movie theater, was back in court Wednesday. It was the beginning of three days of motion hearings for Curtis Reeves. He's charged with shooting Chad Oulson to death in 2014. They got into an argument over Oulson using his cell phone during the previews at a movie.

Rittenhouse: The Lying Media Shouldn't Be Worried (Yet), But the News Isn't So Good for John Pierce and Lin Wood
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Kyle Rittenhouse � acquitted November of charges relating to killing two men in self-defense during the Kenosha, Wisconsin, riots in 2020 � revealed in a recent interview that his next legal action would be against his former lawyers.

Rittenhouse shared the news about his litigation plans during a Dec. 8 interview with BlazeTV�s Glenn Beck, where the two discussed Rittenhouse�s life before the shooting, his relationship with his mother, the lengthy legal battle behind his acquittal and his plans for the future.

TX: David Wilson, who Shot and Killed Officer, Acquitted after Jury Trial Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
On March 5, 2019, Officer Nathan Heidelberg and another officer responded to an alarm call at about 1:16 a.m. The officers checked the backyard of the residence. They did not find a problem. The residence is a large single-family home with outbuildings. Then the officers checked the front door. They found it was unlocked. An alarm went off. The officers backed off.

Idealism is Killing Our Kids at School
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Pretending that the world is safe and sane doesn�t change the world, nor does it keep our children safe in school. We have to deal with the world as it is, not as we wish it to be. I agree that we don�t want violent criminals with guns in our schools, but they go there to kill and get media attention anyway. The question isn�t if violent murderers should exist. The question is how we should protect our students from them. It�s not a matter of if, it�s a matter of when.

IA: Buena Vista County Becomes Iowa�s 29th Second Amendment Sanctuary County
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The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution on Tuesday making the county Iowa�s 29th Second Amendment sanctuary county.

The Buena Vista County is the third county to approve such a resolution in December. County supervisors in Union and Hancock counties also voted to make their county a Second Amendment sanctuary.

�Momentum is on the side of freedom and liberty and we are optimistic our lawmakers in Des Moines will soon take the steps necessary to make all of the Hawkeye state a Second Amendment Sanctuary,� Iowa Firearms Coalition President Dave Funk said in a released statement.

OH: Senate votes to allow concealed carry of guns without training or background checks
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Both the House and Senate have now passed separate but similar versions of �constitutional carry� or �permitless carry� legislation, as it�s commonly known. Lawmakers will have to agree on a final version to send to Gov. Mike DeWine.

A DeWine spokesman said Wednesday the governor is reviewing the bill and noted he has �long supported the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms.�

Guns, again Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Shortly after four Michigan high schoolers were killed by a teenage gunman on November 30, 2021, U.S. Representatives Thomas Massie and Lauren Boebert posted family Christmas cards on Twitter with their kids, some very young, cradling guns. And not sporting rifles or air guns � the kids smilingly held assault weapons, with Massie adding the caption, �Santa, please send more ammo.�

MO: More questions raised after Missouri man shoots neighbor, claiming self-defense
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More neighbors are questioning the police investigation into the shooting death of a 28-year-old Missouri man.

Forty days have passed since Justin King was shot and killed in his neighbor�s yard in Bourbon, Missouri. The Crawford County Sheriff�s Office said the shooter was acting in self-defense.

One neighbor, Catherine Bosek, said King was helping her find her lost dogs moments before gunshots rang out.

VA: Shooter in drug robbery partially acquitted
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Dealing drugs didn�t mean Donnie Eric Stephen Johnson forfeited his right to shoot in self-defense when he was attacked and robbed of his drugs last year, jurors ruled Wednesday in Frederick Circuit Court.

While acquitting Johnson of the most serious charges he faced, the seven-man, five-woman jury found he acted recklessly in shooting himself and a teenage boy. Johnson faces at least five years imprisonment at his sentencing scheduled for 9 a.m. on March 17. Jurors, who deliberated about three hours, wouldn�t comment to The Winchester Star after their verdict.

Redo the first two amendments Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Speech and guns: two of the most contentious issues in America today, with controversies fueled not only by personal passions and identity politics but by competing interpretations of the Constitution. Perhaps more than any other parts of the Constitution, the First and Second Amendments inspire religious-like fervor in many Americans, with accordingly irrational results.

Board upholds firing of former Louisville police officer who fatally shot Breonna Taylor Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A review board voted Wednesday to back the Louisville Metro Police Department�s decision to fire Officer Myles Cosgrove for the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor. Cosgrove, one of the officers who served a no-knock search warrant at Taylor�s home in March 2020, fired 16 times, including the fatal shot, according to Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron.

OH: Senate Passes Constitutional Carry Legislation!
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Today, the Ohio Senate Overwhelmingly passed Constitutional Carry legislation, Senate Bill 215, by a 23 to 8 vote. The measure now heads to the house to be scheduled for further consideration.

Senate Bill 215 allows a law-abiding adult who is at least 21 years of age, and legally allowed to possess a firearm, to carry a handgun without first having to obtain government permission. This ensures that citizens have the right to self-defense without government red tape or delays. Additionally, this legislation maintains the existing concealed handgun license system, so citizens who still wish to obtain a permit may do so.

OH: Springfield chief offers firearms discharge amendments
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I wanted to provide you my thoughts related to the discussion at the [Springfield Township] Board of Trustees meeting [Dec. 9].
The Springfield Township residents have been seeking help from township officials for assistance with the ongoing nuisance and safety concerns associated with discharging firearms in the township. Under the current Summit County Ordinance 549.08, residents are permitted to discharge firearms in townships for the purpose of target practice without regulations to distance from their neighbor�s home. The principal complaints I have received is related to safety and noise resulting from folks shooting in residential areas of Springfield Township.