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MD: Prosecutor Sentenced for Hotel Sex Acts in Front of Glass door in Ocean City
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It�s Valentine�s Day, and the top prosecutor in Cecil County, Md., having already celebrated his love with his wife in full view of numerous others, will stand before a judge today and receive a criminal sentence for such public displays of affection.
Edward �Ellis� Rollins III (R) was arrested in June for indecent exposure and disorderly conduct, for having sex, standing naked and other related acts at the sliding glass door of his tenth-floor Ocean City, Md., hotel room, while four tourists, a security officer and two Ocean City police officers watched.

SUBMITTER'S COMMENT: Once again, we see that the more anti-gun a state is, the more corruption can be found.

VA: Lawmakers Seek Answers in Fatal Shooting of Man Playing Pokemon Go Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Members of Virginia�s congressional delegation are seeking answers after the fatal shooting of a 60-year-old man whose family says was playing Pokemon Go. Virginia Reps. Donald McEachin and Bobby Scott and New York Rep. Grace Meng say in a joint statement that they�re concerned about the �manner and circumstances� of Jiansheng Chen�s January death.

WI: DA Clears Officers in Shooting, Wounding of La Crosse Man
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A district attorney has cleared two law enforcement officers in the shooting of a La Crosse man during a traffic stop in December. La Crosse County DA Tim Gruenke found the officers acted in self-defense when they fired at 37-year-old Daniel Lexvold. La Crosse Officer Ryan DeFlorian and sheriff's Deputy Brandon Stoughtenger fired at Lexvold when he charged at them while swinging a chain after the stop on Highway 16 on Dec. 30.

At the World's Largest Gun Show, Thankfulness for Trump Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
You could walk around last week's Great American Outdoor Show, held in the massive Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, and carry your firearms anywhere among the 650,000 square feet of displays.

How to Defend Yourself Inside of a Vehicle
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Sometimes coming up with an organized overall approach to something (like defensive training) means breaking down parts of your life and analyzing the pattern. A typical day in the life of an average American has us spending more than a third of our time at home (including eating and sleeping) and more than another third at work. Add a few hours for commuting time, running errands, chauffeuring kids, shopping, etc., and you see a pattern emerging. Number-one and two activities involve home and work, while many others involve time spent in and around our vehicle. If you think your basic defensive-pistol classes prepared you for all these potential vehicle scenarios, you�re in for a shock.

National CCW Reciprocity Bill Gains Momentum, But� Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38) is gaining traction with more than 150 co-sponsors, although there do not appear to be any co-sponsors from Oregon and only two representatives from neighboring Washington are on the list so far.

5 Things All Gun Owners NEED To Know After California DOJ Withdrew �Bullet Button Assault Weapon� Regulations Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra�s Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms just withdrew former Attorney General Kamala Harris� proposed �Bullet Button Assault Weapon� regulations.

Make America Full-Auto Again?
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A current petition is calling on Congress to repeal the 1986 Hughes Amendment, which prohibits law-abiding citizens from owning fully-automatic weapons manufactured after May 19, 1986.

Although there are only two known cases of legally owned fully automatic weapons being used in a crime, the repeal is unlikely to become law.

Alan Gottlieb, founder of the Second Amendment Foundation, doesn�t expect a change in federal law regarding machine guns at all.

What Jeff Sessions Confirmation Means For The 2nd Amendment
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With the recent confirmation of Jeff Sessions to Attorney General, gun owners and pro second amendment supporters could be heard breathing an audible sigh of relief.

The 52-47 vote confirmed the Senator from Alabama as The United State�s 84th Attorney General. Jeff Sessions is a long time supporter of the second amendment, and this support has even earned him an A+ rating from the NRA. When you take a look at President Trump�s cabinet, Sessions was on of the first politicians to support Trump�s fun for President.

CT: Gun Owners Start Push Back Against Malloy Pistol Fee Hike Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Over 250,000 Connecticut residents hold a Connecticut �Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers.� To get one, you must take a training course and currently pay a $70 fee for a five-year permit. As we first reported last week, the governor�s budget plan calls for increasing that fee to $300. The state fee for background checks would also rise from $50 to $75.

MO: Gander Mountain said to be Preparing to File for Bankruptcy
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Hunting and fishing chain Gander Mountain Co. is preparing to file for bankruptcy as early as this month, after an aggressive effort to expand its store base failed to pull in new customers, according to people familiar with the matter. Gander Mountain is working with financial advisory firm Lighthouse Management Group Inc. and law firm Fredrikson & Byron PA as it gets ready to file for bankruptcy, the sources said.

AZ: Virtual Shooting Lounge Modern Round Banks on 'Experience' to Spur Growth Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
As �experience� becomes the key word in today�s entertainment market, traditional businesses are targeting new technology to transform their industries to keep pace with customer taste. Modern Round Entertainment Corp., formerly known as Nuvola, Inc., offers the world�s first visual shooting lounges and is ready to stake its claim in the new market.

TX: Woman Shoots Boyfriend in Self-Defense Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
An Edna woman who fatally shot her boyfriend Feb. 7 told police she acted in self-defense. On the morning of the shooting, Amber Sorensen, 34, told investigators she picked up and pointed a .40-caliber semi-automatic pistol at Jarrett Parker in self-defense, according to a news release by the Edna Police Department.

WA: Cellphone of Admitted UW Shooter was Wiped Clean, Court Records Show Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A cellphone belonging to the man who claims he shot and wounded another man in self-defense during a demonstration last month at the University of Washington had been wiped clean of data before being seized by police, according to search-warrant documents filed in King County Superior Court.

TX: 'Shot Through the Heart' Event Proves Popular With Couples on Valentine's Day Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Some local couples traded chocolates and flowers for guns and bullets this Valentine�s Day. Sportsman�s Elite on Doniphan Drive held its fifth annual Shot Through The Heart event. Co-owner Michael Perkins said the event is an alternative to traditional Valentine�s Day outings.

Gun Owners Represent Each Other. Do the RIGHT Thing Submitted by: SIlkman Website: https://www.facebook.com/2ndAmendmentUSA/	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A recent blog article regarding our public representation and behavior and how it reflects on ALL gun owners by the admin of www.facebook.com/2ndAmendmentUSA & www.twitter.com/@The2ndA.

TN: Lawmaker Joins Effort to Make Silencers Easier to Obtain Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Chris Dempsey makes sure everyone is wearing ear protectors before aiming his Glock 9 mm at the target some 15 feet away at the firing range at Shooter's Depot off Shallowford Road.

NM: Gentry Takes Money, Then Votes Against Gun Bill Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A gun control advocacy group that poured $216,500 into New Mexico�s 2016 legislative elections is finding at least one of its beneficiaries is a tough sell on expanding background checks for gun sales.

CA: Friend Who Bought Guns for San Bernardino Shooter to Plead Guilty
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The friend accused of supplying the guns used in the 2015 attack in San Bernardino, California, has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges, prosecutors said Tuesday. Enrique Marquez Jr. is scheduled to plead guilty Thursday in U.S. District Court in Riverside to providing material support and resources to terrorists and making false statements, the U.S. attorney's office for Central California said. He faces a maximum of 25 years in prison.

IA: Audit-No Proof Iowa State University President had Waivers for Guns Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
An audit is questioning whether Iowa State University President Steven Leath violated policy by storing and transporting firearms in campus housing and airplanes without written approvals. A Board of Regents report says ISU has no documentation that Leath applied for and received waivers required to bring guns on school property.

KS: House Committee Debates Concealed Guns in Hospitals Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A Kansas House committee is considering a proposal to keep concealed guns out of public hospitals, mental health clinics and nursing homes. The Federal and State Affairs Committee took up a bill Tuesday that would allow the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, to continue barring concealed weapons.

This FN Series Offers Collectors A Chance To Own Some Iconic Military Firearms
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Fabrique Nationale d�Herstal was established with one purpose: to manufacture military rifles for Belgium. Over its 120-year history, the company has become one of the world�s leading firearms manufacturers, with a range of products including pistols, submachine guns, rifles, and machine guns for militaries and gun enthusiasts. And with its �Military Collector� series, the company offers private collectors the chance to own �civilian-ready� versions of four FN rifles; most recently announced: the M249S PARA.

Everytown For Gun Safety is Gunning for New Mexico Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Currently under consideration this legislative session are House Bill 50 and Senate Bill 48, titled �Background Checks on Gun Transfers.� The bill has been advertised as closing the �gun show loophole.� The real goal of the bill is to end private-party gun sales and gun shows in the state regardless of permissions provided for by federal law.

CT: Lawmakers Consider Gun Permit Fee Increase Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Gun owners and legislators lodged sharp criticisms Tuesday against Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's proposal to hike gun fees to help balance the $20 billion state budget. Lawmakers on the budget and tax committees are simultaneously analyzing the proposal that would raise $11.6 million per year for increased pistol permit and background check fees.

MT: Taking Aim at a Safer, Cleaner, Free Shooting Range in Butte Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The open space area behind Big Butte has been a popular spot to shoot for a long time. �Free to the public, close to home, I come out here with my four-wheeler sometimes and shoot some guns,� said Butte resident Jacob Rodrigues. Butte planners want to make the area into a more organized shooting range, by adding three shooting benches, targets and a parking area.

Springfield Armory Auctions Off Custom Saint Rifles
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Springfield Armory launched a special Valentine's Day fundraiser with two custom "His & Hers" SAINT AR-15 rifles. The auction is taking place on GunBroker and will run until Feb. 28, 2017. All of the proceeds from the auction will benefit the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation. �We�re honored to continue our support of this foundation honoring a great American hero,� Springfield Armory CEO Dennis Reese said. �Last year, we had the honor of producing a special version of the 1911 TRP pistol that American Sniper Chris Kyle carried in combat to benefit the foundation.

IN: Bill Would Allow Handguns to be Pawned Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A bill co-authored by Indiana State Senator Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) has passed the Indiana Senate. The bill would allow Hoosiers to pawn handguns. Currently, you can only pawn long guns like rifles or sell a handgun to a pawn shop.

Shootings in U.S. Schools are Linked to Increased Unemployment Submitted by: Mark Zanghetti Website: http://www.thewebcorner.net	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A rigorous Northwestern University study of a quarter-century of data has found that economic insecurity is related to the rate of gun violence at K-12 and postsecondary schools in the United States. When it becomes more difficult for people coming out of school to find jobs, the rate of gun violence at schools increases.

OR: Counties Declare Sanctuary Status Against Gun Control Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Four counties in the state of Oregon have declared sanctuary status, saying they will not enforce the universal background checks which Democrats heaved upon the state in 2015.