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History of 5.56x45 Ammo
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Perhaps one of the most iconic military cartridges, the 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition, commonly referred to as the 5.56 NATO, has been in active use in the United States Armed Forces since 1964.

5.56x45 NATO ammo features a rimless and tapered bottleneck case that measures 44.70mm (1.76 inches) in length and ranges from a 6.43mm diameter at its neck to a 9.58mm diameter at its base. This casing houses a boat-tailed bullet with a diameter of 5.70mm, or .224 inch. With both bullet and shell, the 5.56 cartridge reaches 57.40mm (2.26 inch) in length.

History of 45-70 Ammo
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Known by several names � including .45-70 Government, .45 Government, and .45-70-45 � the .45-70 was developed by the U.S. government and is one of their greatest cartridges. Even today, the cartridge retains the respect of hunters and shooting enthusiasts, and is one of the very few cartridges that has continued to thrive after being converted from using black powder to smokeless powder. The .45-70 was developed at the historic Springfield Armory in Massachusetts as a short-term replacement for the .50-70, which had been adopted just over a decade before.

Armed Defense- How Close is Too Close and How Soon is Too Soon? Submitted by: Rob Morse Website: http://slowfacts.wordpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
We hear the question asked in every concealed carry class. 'When should I use my gun?' We save lives when we stop a lethal threat. Often we do that without pressing the trigger. Let�s look at a recent story of armed defense to see what happened and what might have happened differently.

A 99-Percent Solution to Stop Mass-Murders Submitted by: Rob Morse Website: http://slowfacts.wordpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
We can stop most mass-murders today. There are the solutions we should use, the solutions we could use, and the non-solutions that politicians have used already.

Report Says Armed Chicagoans Fight Back as Policing Declines
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A report at Fox News focuses on several instances in recent months when armed Chicago residents have fought back against crime during a time when Chicago police ranks have been shrinking.

It may be indicative of a trend extending far beyond the Windy City, according to reports from across the map. In Florida recently, a homeowner fatally shot a home invader in Lake County. In Connecticut, a shop owner killed one of two robbers, and was, himself, wounded in the incident. A suspected carjacker was shot to death in St. Louis when his intended victim turned out to be armed.

16 Attorneys General Call Out Biden Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
If truth is still the basis of a sound defense, then a letter from 16 state attorneys general to President Joe Biden (D) should�if it gets deserved media attention�help to dispel Biden�s anti-Second Amendment ambitions. The letter is a reaction to Biden�s comments on our Second Amendment rights in his State of the Union address.

NC: North Carolina Senate OKs gun bill with pistol permit repeal Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
North Carolina�s Senate voted Thursday to scrap a requirement that a sheriff formally sign off before a person is able to legally purchase a handgun, as part of a broader firearms bill. The Republican senators approved the legislation 29-19 in a party-line vote.

HI: Spring bearded turkey hunting season opens in March Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The 2023 Spring Bearded Turkey Hunting Season will begin on March 1 and run for 46 consecutive days through April 15. Hunting begins one half-hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.

ICYMI Federal Judge Ren�e Marie Bumb Rules Against NJ, Upholds 2A, Cases Consolidated
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In response to the Bruen decision, a few states have decided to defy the Supreme Court.

The first was New York, which took the extraordinary step to declare an emergency, call the legislature into an emergency session, and pass a complicated, extensive statute which criminalized the carry of firearms in such a manner as to render carry outside the home impractical. In spite of several lawsuits contesting the New York law, other states have followed New York�s example. One of those states is New Jersey. Bill A4769 (ACS) was passed into law on December 22, 2022.

8 Smallest Handguns You Can Own Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
One of the very first handguns that I ever saw up close was my dad's Belgian Baby Browning chambered in .25 ACP. I was fascinated by the fact that it was small enough to fit in the palm of his hand, and yet it was still a fully functional pistol. Once I was old enough to start buying handguns of my own, my enthusiasm for the smallest-of-the-small didn't waver.

Biden demands gun reforms while brushing bipartisan calls for border security, both sides claim 'common sense' Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
President Joe Biden has demanded Congress take action to enact "common sense" gun reforms after a shooting rampage in Mississippi Friday left six dead. The demand came as he is turning a "blind eye" to Republicans and others who are calling for "common sense" changes to secure the border, a Republican lawmaker claimed.

The 'Made In America' Industry Trend In 2023 Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The number of international companies that produce firearms or related gear that are opening factories or expanding in the United States has accelerated in recent years. There�s no doubt stateside demand is the primary motivation, along with the advantages of streamlined shipping and American enthusiasts� preference for �Made in U.S.A.� labels.

TX: Nearly 800 guns collected at Houston's 3rd gun buyback event at Deussen Park on Saturday Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Harris County held its third gun buyback event Saturday morning at Deussen Park in the Summerwood neighborhood to reduce violent crime across the area. The turnout has exceeded expectations in the past, and officials told Eyewitness News it was a good turnout again. Cars could be seen lining up at the entrance of the park three hours before the start of Saturday's event.

The Willful Neglect of the American People Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
This week marks one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. The war has been extremely costly for both sides. However, while the international community has condemned Russia for its aggression, Ukraine has received significant support from many European countries and the United States. The Biden administration has provided Ukraine with over$100 a billion in military equipment and humanitarian aid.

Science proves trigger warnings do more harm than good Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A recent meta-review of 12 other studies on the efficacy of �trigger warnings� conducted by Australian experimental psychologist Victoria Brigland confirms what clinical psychologists have long understood: trigger warnings don't work. Instead of reducing the stress students feel upon encountering sensitive subjects, they only make it worse.

Five Discontinued Rugers on Our Wish List Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
For over 70 years, Ruger has been cranking out American rifles, shotguns, and handguns. But time � and production costs � take their toll on many firearms designs, even from a powerhouse like Ruger. Some of these are classics; others cult hits. Still more simply evolve over the years, yet shooters and collectors remain nostalgic for the originals.

Citizens Increasingly Turn to the 2nd Amendment as a Result of Chicago�s �Defund to Police� Movement
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Some folks don�t realize that in a civilized society, the police exist to protect the criminal class as much as to keep them in check. Because when government can�t or won�t stop criminal behavior, gun owners will step up and enforce the rule of law in order to protect themselves. Unlike the police, the civilians are restrained by common sense, not volumes of rules, procedures � and politics.

MI: DNR Uses Online Reporting for 2022 Deer Hunting Season, Here�s The Data Gathered Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The 2022 deer hunting season has officially come to a close. Kicking off with the Liberty Hunt Sept. 9 and finishing with the urban deer hunt in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, which ended Jan. 31, it was a memorable season for Michigan deer hunting.

16 States Caution Biden on Planned Federal 'Assault Weapon' Ban
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A group of attorneys general representing almost one-third of the country called out President Biden�s recent "irresponsible, radical, and unconstitutional statements" in favor of a federal ban on common semi-automatic firearms.

The AGs, spearheaded by Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and backed by colleagues in a further 15 states, penned a six-page public letter to the White House pointing out the bulwarks provided by the Constitutionally-protected right to keep and bear arms, both against "the petty tyranny of an armed criminal and the systematic tyranny of oppressive government."