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Can you protect yourself at home, in your car, and at work? These four citizens faced a lethal threat. This is what we can learn.

TN: Brett Hankison Is Not the Only Cop Who Acted Recklessly the Night Breonna Taylor Was Killed
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While Hankison undoubtedly contributed to the chaos, he was by no means mainly responsible for it. The people who were have escaped criminal liability, vividly illustrating how the war on drugs transforms murder into self-defense.

The raid that killed Taylor began with an investigation of her former boyfriend, Jamarcus Glover, who was implicated in drug dealing. Although Taylor was no longer dating Glover, he continued to receive packages at her apartment. The search warrant for Taylor's apartment ostensibly was based on the suspicion that the packages contained drugs or drug money. But a month before serving that warrant, police knew that the packages, which reportedly contained clothing and shoes, came from Amazon.

GA: Self-Defense Bills Progressing In Both Chambers
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Today, the Senate voted 34-20 to adopt the House amended version of House Bill 218. This bill protects lawful gun owners during a declared state of emergency and further recognizes all out-of-state carry permits. It will now go on to Governor Brian Kemp, who is expected to sign it into law.

House Bill 1358, to institute constitutional carry in Georgia, will receive a hearing in the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee as early as next week. NRA will keep you updated on its further progression in the legislative process.

NC: Lenoir sheriff: Self-defense cited in shooting death at La Grange convenience store
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Evidence has shown that the man arrested in connection with the fatal Tuesday night shooting at a La Grange convenience store acted in self-defense, according to law enforcement.

At around 9 p.m., Tuesday, LCSO deputies responded to the Stop N Go convenience store, 109 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, in La Grange for reports of a shooting. Deputies arrived and found one male subject dead from apparent gunshot wounds.

FL: This Pensacola man wants to break the stigma around Black gun owners. How he's doing it:
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When the officer finally asked if he had anything dangerous in the car, Goldsmith was terrified. Saying "yes" or "no" would have consequences, so he decided to tell the police officer about the weapon. The deputy went into "defense mode," pulled Goldsmith out of the car and detained him, Goldsmith said. Once deputies found out his record was clean and he had a concealed carry permit, they let him go. After that day, Goldsmith vowed to not have that happen to him again and shortly after became a certified National Rifle Association instructor.

Goldsmith is now the CEO of Legal Carry Inc., where he helps people from the Black community learn about gun safety and gun laws, and debunks misinformation about guns in general.

ID: House OKs bill to protect Idaho gunmakers, carriers
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Legislation to enhance protections for gunmakers, sellers and weapons carriers during declared emergencies in Idaho headed to the governor�s desk on Wednesday.

The House voted 58-9 on Wednesday to approve the measure that alters the state�s disaster preparedness act by prohibiting the closing of gun-related businesses during emergencies.

Republican Gov. Brad Little issued a temporary stay-at-home order in early 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Some workers and businesses were declared essential and allowed to continue, including gun businesses.

NC: 2nd Amendment advocate, businessman Rudy Cartassi to file for commissioner Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A local businessman who is an outspoken advocate for the Second Amendment and cryptocurrency plans to file as a Republican candidate for county commissioner. Rudy Cartassi of Mebane, 42, will make his first try at public office this year by filing for one of two open seats on Alamance County�s board of commissioners.

TX: AG Pax�ton Sues Bureau of Alco�hol, Tobac�co, Firearms and Explo�sives for Unlaw�ful�ly Pro�hibit�ing Firearm Silencers in Texas
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Federal law regulates firearm suppressors, making it illegal to own a firearm suppressor for personal use without paying a tax. It is also a federal offense to possess, manufacture, transport, repair, or sell a firearm silencer unless a person complies with federal guidelines.

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This federal law violates the Second Amendment by taxing and regulating firearm suppressors made and used in Texas. No other constitutional right is subject to payment of a federal tax before an American can exercise that right.

Mexico Sues U.S. Gun Makers For Crime While Fueling Violent Cartels Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Mexico is using U.S. courts to shift blame to gun manufacturers for Mexico�s failure to drag drug cartel leaders and narco-terrorists into its courtrooms. The audacity of the maneuver would be comical if it didn�t have such deadly consequences on both sides of the border.

WI: Firearm Makers And Sellers Protected By Wisconsin Proposal
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A bill that would limit liability for firearms dealers, manufacturers and trade associations was passed by a 61-35 vote in the Assembly Wednesday. The bill, SB-570, which already passed the Senate, protects gun-related entities from lawsuits and liability for how their firearms are used. Democrats objected that it was bad policy as gun violence continues to be a prevalent problem across the country.

AZ: Arizona House OKs Bill Backing Gun Makers
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The Arizona House voted Wednesday to penalize businesses that refuse to do business with firearms companies by barring them from state contracts.

The proposal that passed with only support from majority Republicans drew strong opposition from the banking industry but backing from gun groups and the firearms industry.

The proposal from GOP Rep. Frank Carroll would require companies signing contracts worth more than $100,000 with the state or local governments to certify they won�t refuse to work with firearms-related companies.

Amir Locke�s Death Shows the Need for a Multiracial Gun-Rights Coalition
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Locke, a black American, was accused of no crime. The police were looking for his cousin, a suspect in an ongoing murder investigation. To effect their search, they used a �no knock� warrant, an option intended for the most dangerous situations, in which advanced notice would tip off criminals and place law-enforcement officers in danger.

This does not describe the situation for Locke, a lawful gun owner and permit holder who had no criminal record. His work as a DoorDash delivery driver took him throughout Minneapolis, where recent carjackings made him feel unsafe, and a gun provided comfort and protection in a dangerous city.

FL: A decade after Trayvon Martin�s death, Florida�s �Stand Your Ground� law has only expanded Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The death of Miami�s Trayvon Martin at the hands of a zealous neighborhood watchman spurred a national reckoning on issues of race and justice, inspiring social activism that paved the way for the Black Lives Matter movement. But Trayvon�s death 10 years ago Saturday also left another legacy: It cast national scrutiny on Florida�s controversial �Stand Your Ground� self-defense law.

Gun sales surge among women, certain minority groups
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Guns are flying off the shelves. It�s been that way since the start of the pandemic. But sales aren�t slowing down, and there�s been a surge in sales, among certain groups.

New gun sale surveys show women and certain minority groups are buying more guns.

We wanted to find out what�s pushing more people, to take-up arms.

Members of the Lowcountry Annie Oakley�s gun club shoot for sport. They�re more focused on community than self-defense. But even they are seeing a jump in membership these days.

NY: NY gun proposal appears poised to adapt to Supreme Court decision
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Assembly Bill 8684 was introduced by Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (D) back in January. It suggests placing limits on where firearms can be possessed including most public transportation, food, and drink establishments and at gatherings of 15 people or more. The bill has no co-sponsors in either the State Senate or Assembly, which would be necessary to move it forward, but gun advocates and constitutional experts are already signaling the bill may not hold water.

"In most cases where individuals have a constitutional right officials are not allowed to have discretion whether you're able to exercise that right," explained 2 On Your Side Legal Analyst Barry Covert.

Rittenhouse to Sue NBA Star LeBron James Over Lemonheads Tweet
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LeBron James is worth $500 million, and if all goes well, will become a billionaire, Celebrity Net Worth reports, by 2035.

Kyle Rittenhouse hopes to get some of that money when he sues James for defamation. Yesterday, Rittenhouse confirmed that he will indeed sue the Los Angeles Lakers star, who falsely accused Rittenhouse of faking tears during his famous trial.

The promise riffs off his interview with Fox talker Tucker Carlson, during which Rittenhouse said he would sue the celebrity leftists who called him a �murderer� and �white supremacist.�

IN: First and Second Amendment-related bills debated in Senate committee
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Another bill with heated, hours-long discussion was House Bill 1077, to repeal the requirement for a license to carry a gun in the state of Indiana. Rep. Ben Smaltz, R-Auburn, proposed the bill for the �law-abiding person.�

Sen. Greg Taylor, however, expressed his concerns. �You have to be law-abiding before you�re not,� Taylor said, adding that nobody is born a criminal.

Certain requirements, such as no serious felonies and a renewal every four years to maintain ownership, are a part of the application process. Additionally, someone who proposes an �imminent threat of violence� to others or themselves cannot apply for a gun license.

Ukraine: Ukraine president offers weapons to any citizen 'who wants to defend the country,' says, 'Be ready to support Ukraine in the squares of our cities'
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Hours after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of his country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Thursday morning issued a call to arms, publicly declaring that he would give weapons to any Ukrainian citizen who wished to defend their country.

As Russian troops poured into Ukraine and air assaults pummeled military installations, airports, and hospitals, Russian President Vladimir Putin told Ukrainian forces to lay down their arms and go home or face violence.

But Zelenskyy was not willing to see his military or his people lie down and take the unprovoked assault without a fight. In a series of tweets, the president urged his fellow citizens to defend their country.

Ukraine: Nets Skip Ukraine Expanding Gun Rights Before Invasion, Handing Out Guns
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On Wednesday, hours before the start of the Russian invasion of Ukrainian, the Rada (parliament) advanced legislation that would allow more Ukrainian civilians to own firearms as they stared down the bear that was eager to wage war on and conquer them. It�s another obvious example of why civilian firearm ownership is important and vital for a free people, yet it wasn�t worth any airtime on the broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC) that night or Thursday.

IA: '2nd Amendment Day' rally at Iowa Capitol draws hundreds
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Nearly 200 Iowans turned out the Iowa State Capitol to show their support for what's come to be know as "Second Amendment Day."

"What's important, and what I want to press today is that the Second Amendment is for everyone," said Paige Roux, a firearms instructor and advocate for Second Amendment rights.

This year, much of the focus was on a constitutional amendment that will be on the November ballot.

IN: If you want to carry, learn gun safety
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Such is the case with House Bill 1077, which made its way out of committee in the Senate late Wednesday evening. Dubbed the �Constitutional Carry� bill, HB 1077 was introduced to allow anyone 18 or older to carry a gun in Indiana without a permit � with a few exceptions. Wednesday night an amendment removed the permit-less carry label and granted a provisional license to qualified applicants, cutting down wait times. Supporters of HB 1077 aren�t finished fighting for the bill in its original form, which passed the House in January. If it�s signed into law this year, Indiana would join 21 other states allowing gun owners to carry without a permit.