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PA: Avella's Walther hits mark, wins state rifle championship
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The two smallest schools competing in the PIAA rifle championships are West Greene and Avella.

It�s safe to say that the two schools would only be paired with such powerhouses as Hempfield, Butler and Bethel Park in a sport such as rifle.

Last week, Sheyann Watson of West Greene won the WPIAL title.

This week, Alayna Walther of Avella put the finishing touches on an impressive season by winning the PIAA State Scholastic Smallbore Prone Championship.

Walther, a junior, shot 414.4 on the USA50 target.

How good is that score?

Well, let�s put it this way: You don�t want to accidentally wander into her line of sight.

Gun Owners Cause Peace- the amazing experiment in Richmond, Virginia proves the media wrong Submitted by: Robert Morse Website: http://slowfacts.wordpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The mainstream media tells us that guns cause crime. We recently conducted a massive public experiment and the results contradict the media�s story. Guns cause peace.

MI:Group wants county declared a gun sanctuary
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Representatives of a gun rights group urged commissioners Tuesday to declare Branch County a �Second Amendment Sanctuary County.�

Group chair Karen Barkman, who presented the board with a prepared resolution, said 18 other counties have passed a similar resolution, including neighboring Hillsdale County.

On Wednesday, the Michigan House entered the fray. It voted 75-32 to affirm its support of the Second Amendment. The resolution stopped short of naming Michigan a gun rights �sanctuary.�

The House Resolution 227 states the Michigan legislature �will not pass laws that would infringe upon the ability of Michigan residents to own and keep firearms.�

CO: "Forever changed:" Parents say son faced felony charge for toy gun
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Colorado Springs parents are speaking out after they say their 10-year-old son was arrested because he and his friend were pointing toy weapons at passing cars in a neighborhood.

Christopher and Stefanie Carpenter are a military family living on base at Fort Carson. The Carpenters have three children, one of whom is Gavin. Last summer on July 24, the Carpenters said Gavin went to a friend's house for a sleepover. Gavin was first at the friend's grandparent's home before the kids were going to head to the friend's actual home. However, they never made it there.

They Hate Our Right To Self-Defense
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The most I could ask of gun-control activists is simply for them to tell the truth about who they are, what they believe and what they want. Not only does this make for an honest debate, it makes it easy to build a case for the Second Amendment.

That�s because what really underlies the difference between pro- and anti-gun advocates isn�t who gets to have what kinds of guns under what sorts of circumstances.

Rather, it�s whether �average� people should be able to protect their lives and loved ones at all.

Rimfire Self-Defense
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Tired of rehashing the great 9mm versus .45 ACP debate, let�s consider the other side of the caliber spectrum � what about carrying a rimfire for self-defense?

While nobody recommends a .22 LR as the ultimate man-stopper, host Brent T. Wheat and Publisher Roy Huntington discuss the pros and cons of small-caliber firearms and share their thoughts from decades of shooting and law enforcement experience in this Quick Hit episode.

TX: Firearm sales are increasing in women Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Firearm sales among women are increasing all over the United States. Self-defense and home protection play big roles in that increase. More and more women across the nation are arming themselves and getting educated when it comes to firearms, in effort to keep themselves safe. In Wichita Falls, most females that purchase firearms are preparing for self-protection.

IA: Iowa House Passes Bill On Gun-Free Zones In City, County Buildings Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Republicans in the Iowa House have passed a bill that would force any Iowa city or county with gun restrictions in a government-owned building to screen people at entrances AND have an armed guard inside. Representative Steven Holt, a Republican from Denison, says it will help ensure Iowans have the right to self defense.

MN: A lot of Americans have been Enrolling themselves for Firearms Training and Self-Defense Exercises to Train themselves
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In the US-based survey, it has been found that more and more Americans are simply enrolling themselves for firearms training and self-defense in order to train themselves effectively. As the number of criminal cases is rising exponentially in the US, it has become crucial for people to keep a firearm to ensure their safety. Many experts from this field have endorsed that professional training is needed to ensure the safe use of a gun by anyone.

UT: Utah County declares itself a �Second Amendment sanctuary� Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Utah County government has declared itself a Second Amendment sanctuary that supports the right to keep and bear arms. The declaration states that public funds would not be used to unlawfully restrict the rights of citizens to keep and bear arms, the Daily Herald reported. The Utah County Commission passed the resolution Wednesday.

AL: We Need Your Help to Pass Lifetime Permits in Senate Judiciary! Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
On March 4th, the Senate Committee on Judiciary will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 47 to create a new lifetime carry permit. A number of sheriffs are attempting to derail this much needed upgrade, so Second Amendment supporters need to make their voices heard. Please contact committee members and ask them to SUPPORT SB 47.

OR: Legislators Take a Stand Against Gun Control Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A group of pro-Second Amendment lawmakers have taken the step of refusing to attend floor sessions. Their action prevents a chamber of the Oregon Legislature from reaching a quorum and stops House Bill 4005A and other bills from advancing. If your state Representative appears in the list below, please take the time to thank them for taking a stand in defense of your Second Amendment rights.

Yes, Women and Minorities Should Own Firearms Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The next time a criminal tries to steal a woman�s purse or assault a seemingly defenseless female walking back to her apartment, he�s more likely to be staring down the barrel of a handgun. And she�s probably well trained on how to use that weapon. It�s the age of the firearm feminist, and it�s driving the Left crazy.

GA: More than 70 gun bills filed by state lawmakers this year
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From tougher penalties for illegal gun use to expansion of the places guns can legally be carried, at least 72 firearm-related bills have been filed so far this legislative session. That�s the largest number in a decade.

For Democrats, who make up a minority of the legislature, significant across-the-aisle support will be needed in order to pass any of their proposed policies. Republicans, on the other hand, could have a much easier time seeing their bills become law.

MN: Second Amendment update
Submitted by: Mark A. Taff
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There has been a lot of speculation about the interchange between the Otter Tail County Commissioners and the group of people who are asking them to vote for a Second Amendment protection resolution. I do not think the animosity we are experiencing is warranted. In our conservative county, aren�t most of us, including most of the commissioners, for protecting the Second Amendment, and the Constitution? What I do believe is that there is a lot of misinformation regarding this issue.

MI: Livingston is Second Amendment sanctuary county
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On Monday, Feb. 24, the Livingston County Board of Commissioners passed a �Second Amendment Sanctuary� resolution.

Now that the amendment is approved, the county is declared a sanctuary area, meaning it would prohibit law enforcement from enforcing certain gun control measures like universal background checks, assault weapon bans and red flags laws � all considered to be a violation of the Second Amendment.

MN: I will always vote to uphold the Second Amendment
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As your state representative, I have always been upfront and transparent with you about my strong support for the Second Amendment and law-abiding Minnesotan's right to protect themselves and their families. I will always vote to uphold the Second Amendment.

Unfortunately, I am disappointed to report that two gun-grabbing bills were passed by the Minnesota House of Representatives on Thursday evening.

VA: Virginia�s Second Amendment �sanctuaries� can�t ignore new gun control laws
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It would be far more alarming if a local sheriff actually makes good on the threat � by refusing, for instance, to seize a weapon from a self-destructive son or daughter whose parents have convinced a judge that suicide may be imminent if law enforcement does not intervene. In that case, it would be not only irresponsible but also illegal, and quite likely would expose sheriffs personally, as well as the localities they represent, to liability in the event of an act of violence.