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GA: Guns stolen in Pawn Shop Burglary
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Several guns were stolen from the Emergency Pawn Shop on Highway 278 during an early morning break-in Feb. 18. According to a Covington Police Department (CPD) report, officers responded to a burglar alarm at the business shortly after 4 a.m. On arrival, the officers reportedly found a broken window believed to be where the thieves made entry into the building. Officers also observed a large brick believed to be used to break the window.

PA: Ex Cop Can't Claim Self-Defense in Slaying Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are 2 comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A Lackawanna County judge ruled a former Carbondale police officer charged with fatally shooting an unarmed man cannot claim self-defense but can argue he was justified in using deadly force in his role as a police officer.

Washington State Bill Would Require Gun Owner Insurance Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A bill introduced earlier this month by a Democratic Washington State senator could have far-reaching impacts if it gets traction, because it would require citizens to purchase liability insurance and provide proof before they could legally buy a firearm.

Look How Many Democrats Voted Against Repealing Gun Background Checks of Disability Recipients Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
In yet another twisted version of the truth, the left is screaming �Trump Legalizes Guns For The Mentally Ill.� The reality is that the Obama administration ruling that was reversed took away Second Amendment rights from many American citizens based on a possible �disability� which may have nothing at all to do with mental health or the ability to safely and effectively manage a gun.

FL: Defense Cites Stand Your Ground law in Theater Shooting Case Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A Florida judge is hearing evidence to determine whether a retired police officer acted in self-defense when he shot a man in a movie theater in 2014. Pinellas-Pasco Circuit Judge Susan Barthle is being asked to decide whether Curtis Reeves should be immune from prosecution under Florida's controversial stand your ground statute. The hearing started Monday and continued on Tuesday.

WA: Senator Insists Insurance Bill is Not About Gun Control
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The Washington State Legislature is considering a series of gun control measures that includes Attorney General Bob Ferguson�s assault weapon ban and a gun lock safety bill. One senator has introduced a measure that takes on the issue a different way, requiring liability insurance before someone can buy a gun. Sen. Maralyn Chase (D-Edmonds) says people have to buy insurance for their homes, their cars, and other items, so having it for guns makes sense to her.

FL: Legislature Looks to Expand Gun Rights Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Florida Republicans are more determined than ever to pass bills expanding gun rights in the wake of the deadly Pulse nightclub and Fort Lauderdale airport shootings.

FL: Man Stops Home Invasion Attempt, Shoots Two Armed Intruders Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A man shot two armed men, killing one of them, after they broke into his mother�s home Tuesday morning, deputies said. Orange County deputies said the two men broke into a home on Perrine Drive a little before 10:45 a.m.

MD: Assault Weapons Ban Upheld by US Appeals Court Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Maryland�s ban on 45 kinds of assault weapons and its 10-round limit on gun magazines were upheld Tuesday by a federal appeals court in a decision that met with a strongly worded dissent. In a 10-4 ruling, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, said the guns banned under Maryland�s law aren�t protected by the Second Amendment.

The Blaze's Dana Loesch Appointed as Major National NRA Spokesperson Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The National Rifle Association of America announced on Tuesday that TheBlaze TV host Dana Loesch has been named as Special Assistant to the Executive Vice President for Public Communication, with full authority to speak on behalf of the NRA.

South Dakota's Gun Laws are Effective, Appropriate and Minimal Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Gun control measures have been gaining ground in some places around the nation in recent years. In the more urban areas of the country and along the coasts, people are more wary, and perhaps fearful, of guns. That may be why some states pass very restrictive gun laws.

ND: Constitutional Carry Passes House Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Second Amendment guarantees Americans the right to bear arms. While courts have ruled limits may be imposed on that right, North Dakota may be moving in the opposite direction. A measure passed in the House would allow North Dakota residents to practice constitutional carry.

CA: Santee-Based Gun Owners Political Action Committee to Host Conference on Firearms Laws
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Jamie Franks, U.S. Navy veteran, Navy rescue swimmer, top competitive shooter and star of the History Channel�s hit television series �Top Shot� and �Top Shot All-Stars, will participate on a panel discussion at the2017 Regional Firearms Law Conference, an event open to the public, from noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts 15498 Espola Road, Poway. The public is invited to attend and learn about recent laws regarding firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns and accessories such as concealed weapon permits, ammunition and ammunition magazines.

Kansas Lawmakers Should Revisit Concealed-Carry Rules Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A well-reasoned approach to gun safety in an urban hospital setting could yet prevail in Kansas.vvThere�s still time on the clock, despite recent developments. Last week, efforts to allow the University of Kansas Health System to prohibit concealed guns from its premises stalled in a tie committee vote.

NJ: Greenwald Criticizes Congressional Reversal on Background Checks for Guns
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Following news that congress has moved to do away with a screening process for mentally ill gun buyers, one of New Jersey�s leading Democrats is denouncing the move. Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald defended the screening process Tuesday, calling it a necessary safeguard against deadly shootings on the part of mentally ill gun owners who will likely have easier access to weapons if President Donald Trump signs the reversal into law as expected.

IA: Bill for Guns on Public Universities and Community Colleges Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A newly-proposed bill would allow weapons on campus at public universities and community colleges in the state. Republican Senator Jake Chapman, from Adel, said the bill is necessary so that students can protect themselves, especially in the case of a mass shooting.

3D Printed Guns Continue to Proliferate
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This week a US court sentenced a man to three and a half years prison for creating and selling 3D printed parts for AR-15 rifles. Specifically, he had been using a CNC machine to in order to build the �lower receiver� of an AR-15, a critical component whose sale would normally require a government license. Advertising himself as Dr. Death on gun forums, he had built many such lower receivers free from government-mandated serial numbers.

FL: Fort Myers Police Unveil New Body Cameras, Tasers Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
It's a new frontier for Fort Myers police as they deploy new body cameras and Tasers for all uniformed officers. FMPD will be one of few agencies in the country to do just that, according to representatives with Taser International. The 142 cameras are more than triple what the department had before and uses Bluetooth technology to sync with one another.

VA: McAuliffe Will Veto Bill That Would Allow Guns in Emergency Shelters Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Gov. Terry McAuliffe plans to veto a bill that would prevent government agencies from enforcing gun bans at emergency shelters, a spokesman said Tuesday. "He doesn't believe that we should be injecting more firearms into situations that are often fraught and sometimes dangerous," spokesman Brian Coy said.

IN: House OKs Guns Without Permits Under Protective Orders
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Hoosiers who receive a protective order would be able to carry a firearm without a permit under a bill passed 71-26 by the Indiana House Tuesday. Currently in Indiana, Hoosiers can have guns in their homes but need a license to carry it off that property. Some people are banned possession of firearms, including those with a felony conviction or with significant mental illnesses, and the measure does not change those limitations.

Misericordia University Security to Start Carrying Guns Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Campus security personnel at Misericordia University will start carrying guns later this year. School officials say it's so they can respond to certain situations faster, instead of waiting for police to arrive. "The first responders are the ones right there on the scene, and we would not have to rely solely on police response," said Robert Zavada, the university's security director.

KY: Bill Would Allow for Concealed Carry of Weapons Without Licensing or Training Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
If the Kentucky Legislature moves quickly in what's left of its 30-day session, a bill allowing for unlicensed and untrained use of a concealed weapon could soon become law.

Gun Silencer Bills Could Mean Big Business for Industry Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Republican lawmakers want to loosen restrictions on gun silencers. The lawmakers say the devices are useful because they keep shooters from blowing out their eardrums. Gun control advocates see them as dangerous weapons that can be exploited by criminals, which is why they were subjected to rigorous constraints in the first place.

MD: Howard County Lifts Ban on Sale of Tasers and Stun Guns Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A vote by the Howard County Council could change the way you can protect yourself on the streets of Maryland. The council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to lift its ban on the sale of tasers and stun guns. The council held an emergency meeting on the matter last week. They introduced legislation to get rid of the ban and Tuesday held a public hearing before the vote.

NM: Grant County Legislators Oppose Gun Bill
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Local legislators agree with waves of constituents and law enforcement officials who have called in opposing a bill moving through the Legislature titled �Background Checks for Gun Transfers.� In both houses, local legislators believe the background checks in the bill go too far for Grant County gun owners. New Mexico Senate Bill 48 is set for a vote on the Senate floor today. New Mexico House Bill 50, its mirror image in the other legislative house, has already failed to find as much support as sponsors wished and has been pushed back into the House Judiciary Committee.

NC: Constitution�s Ban on Secession Could be Dropped Under House Bill
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A bill filed Tuesday by a trio of N.C. House Republicans seeks to drop a provision in the state constitution that prohibits secession.
Another would repeal the constitutional requirement that voters be able to read. ...
A third would change the line that says a North Carolina citizen �owes paramount allegiance to the Constitution and government of the United States� by taking out the word �government.� And a fourth would repeal the section in the state constitution that allows the state to regulate the concealed carrying of weapons. ...
Voters would decide on the amendment in the November 2018 election.