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Contact Your Ohio Legislators, Urge Them To Override Kasich�s Veto Of HB228 Submitted by: David Williamson	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Ohioans for Concealed Carry needs you to contact your Ohio Senator and Representative to urge them to vote to override Kasich's anti-citizen and anti-law enforcement veto of HB228! As you may know, this bill makes improvements to Ohio's concealed carry law.

Cam�s Corner: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Submitted by: David Williamson	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The new year is going to present both new opportunities and new challenges for gun owners. I hope we�re ready for both. Let�s get the bad news out of the way first. A divided Congress is going to mean most legislation (not just Second Amendment-related bills) will stall out before it reaches President Donald Trump�s desk.

Texas Democrat Introduces Bill to Remove Ban on �Brass� Knucks
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Texas law currently bans a number of weapons. Representative Joe Moody proposes to remove �brass� knuckles from the list of banned weapons in section 46.05 (a). Here is the list of banned weapons. From texas.gov: (1) any of the following items, unless the item is registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record maintained by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives or otherwise not subject to that registration requirement or unless the item is classified as a curio or relic by the United States Department of Justice.

Why the Second Amendment Should Be Promoted In Chicago (or ANY Urban Area) Submitted by: David Williamson	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
When we talk about the future of the Second Amendment, it is correct to note that the suburbs could be decisive. But there is another area which could be ripe for Second Amendment supporters to make gains � and which could help offset any gains made by former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg and other anti-Second Amendment extremists.

NB Year in Review: Tracking the Media's Hate for Conservatives Submitted by: David Williamson	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
All this week, NewsBusters is recounting the most obnoxious liberal bias of 2018. Yesterday, we presented the most outrageous examples of journalists fawning over liberal or left-wing icons; today�s installment showcases some of the year�s most rancid quotes attacking Republicans or conservatives NOT named Donald Trump � the media�s attacks on the President will be featured on Wednesday.

OR: Gun Safety Legislation on the Agenda in Salem Submitted by: David Williamson	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A few days after Liam Mankins was born in September 2016, his father posted a photo on Facebook of his son wearing oversized sunglasses. �Future�s so bright gotta wear sunglasses,� a friend commented. �Yes, yes, it is,� Liam�s father replied. �He�s going to � make something of himself.�

My Trusty Red Ryder Submitted by: David Williamson	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Reining my horse at the edge of the woods, I peered into the tangle of undergrowth, motionless, listening for any telltale sound of the bushwhackers. A bluejay�s scolding bark presently told me they were in there, all right, and to be ready for a shootout.

AR: Holiday Deer Hunt Starts on Wednesday Submitted by: David Williamson	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Deer hunters using modern guns have one more chance to collect on their scouting time and tag a trophy. The statewide modern gun Holiday Deer Hunt is Wednesday through Friday. As Arkansas�s deer population has grown, the holiday hunt was added to help manage the deer herd and offer hunters another reason to get together during the holidays for some fellowship and fun.

A Tough Deer Season in 2018 Submitted by: David Williamson	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
This past deer season had to be one of the toughest I have ever experienced. And though the New York state DEC is projecting that the total whitetail harvest is going to be about the same as last year (somewhere north of 200,000 animals) according to their preliminary estimates, 2018 was overall difficult for deer hunters.

Review: Cabela�s The Hunt: Championship Edition
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I have never been hunting. It�s simply never been something that I found a lot of interest in. Still, I enjoy games like Duck Hunt and even the occasional round of Big Buck Hunter at bar arcades, here and there. Cabela�s The Hunt: Championship Edition isn�t anything like those aforementioned games but, despite some flaws, the title did provide me with an experience that helped me learn, and perhaps even appreciate, the sport of hunting.

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course Offered
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The North Whidbey Sportsmen�s Association is offering a series of monthly safety classes to the general public. The next course � NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting � will be held Friday January 18th from 6pm to 9pm, continuing on January 19th from 9am to 5pm at the NWSA range located at 886 Gun Club Rd., off Oak Harbor Rd. This course introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely.

IL: 2 Killed, 26 Wounded in Shootings Since Friday Evening Submitted by: David Williamson	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
At least 28 people in Chicago have been shot, two of them fatally, since the holiday weekend began Friday evening. Five people were shot Friday after 5 p.m., 16 people on Saturday, four people on Sunday and three people on Monday.

Gun Store Courts Women With Department Store Approach
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With a scent machine that wafts grapefruit and vanilla fragrances through the air, guns displayed in cases similar to those found in jewelry stores and a high-end women's fashion boutique, the suburban Kansas City, Missouri, business that Bren and Mike Brown opened three years ago aims to take the women's gun store concept well past pink guns. "There's nothing like this across the United States," Bren Brown said as she walked around the 33,000-square-foot Frontier Justice store in Lee's Summit.

More Self-Defense Gun Stories
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Website: http://www.selfdefensegunstories.com/

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Responsible gun owners defended themselves last week, but you didn't hear about it on the news. Instructor Tiffany Johnson joins host Rob Morse to talk about four recent examples.

First story- Are you armed at home on a monday morning?
Second Story- Are you armed as you walk across the street with your girlfriend and child?
Third story- Are you armed when you work at your uncle�s jewelry store?
Fourth story- Are you armed in your hotel room?

These gun owners survived a lethal threat. What would you do in these situations? Text and podcast available at the link. (25 minute audio)

The Gadsden Flag: Don't Tread On Me Submitted by: David Williamson	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
It�s hard to miss the Gadsden Flag these days. Although it sprung back into popular American consciousness when the Tea Party first got its legs, this is a flag with a long and storied history. In fact, the flag is older than the United States itself.

Review: Kimber K6s CDP Revolver Submitted by: David Williamson	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Kimber surprised most of us wheelgunners when the maker of high-quality 1911s and bolt-action rifles jumped into revolver manufacturing. Rather than focusing on the popular lightweight, snub-nose pocket-revolver market, the company brought out a six-shot .357 Mag.-caliber wheelgun called the K6s. Using stainless steel to build the revolver, the weight came in at 23 ounces, unloaded.

MD: Rocket Launcher Returned as Part of Baltimore Gun Buyback Submitted by: David Williamson	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A rocket launcher was one of over a thousand weapons that have been collected as part of Baltimore�s gun buyback program. Three buyback events have been held thus far, with the first two yielding 1,089 firearms. The weapons include 509 handguns, 273 rifles, 245 shotguns and a rocket launcher, for which the city paid $500, according to The Baltimore Sun.

Hunter and Host of 'Larysa Unleashed' Faces Gun Charges in Scotland Over 'Goat Trophy' Submitted by: David Williamson	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Larysa Switlyk, the host of �Larysa Unleashed� who sparked controversy after posting a picture of herself with a dead goat during a hunting trip in Scotland, faces criminal charges in the country.

Chris Pratt Labeled 'Problematic' for Hunting Habits, 'Eating Farm-to-Table Lamb' in TV Guide 'Hit Piece'
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�Guardians of the Galaxy� star Chris Pratt was characterized as �problematic� by an entertainment magazine because he hunts in what many are calling a "hit piece." TV Guide published an article titled "How to love Chris Pratt without hating yourself" by senior editor Kaitlin Thomas as part of a series that ranked different actors named Chris. Stars such as Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pine and Chris Klein made the list in which Thomas declared that Pratt is �complicated and divisive� because �some of the shine wears off� when examining the actor's personal life.