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MS: Medical marijuana patients cannot purchase firearms or ammunition, says federal law
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Across Mississippi, thousands of people with health conditions are hoping to obtain medical marijuana once it becomes available later this year.

On Wednesday, the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act was made official. With it, comes several policies and regulations put in place by state lawmakers. However, some regulations are out of their hands.

Because medical marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, anyone with a license to use cannabis is not allowed to possess or purchase firearms and ammunition. That law is regardless of whether or not an individual state has legalized the substance.

KY: Federal judge won't dismiss Kenneth Walker's lawsuit against officers in Breonna Taylor raid
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A federal judge will not dismiss a lawsuit against former Louisville Metro Police officers in connection with the death of Breonna Taylor.

Kenneth Walker, the former boyfriend of Taylor, filed the lawsuit against Myles Cosgrave, Brett Hankinson, Joshua Jaynes, Jonathan Mattingly, former Chief Steve Conrad and former interim Chief Rob Schroeder -- among others.

Walker was there the night of the raid and fired one shot, saying he believed police to be intruders.

OR: Fatal shooting described as �unfortunate misunderstanding�
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No charges will result from a fatal shooting that occurred Dec. 11, in the 800 block of Belmont Avenue in Medford, because the shooting is considered an act of self-defense, according to the Jackson County District Attorney�s Office.

�Mr. McCauley stated he ultimately believed his use of deadly physical force against Mr. Brown was necessary to protect his life and possibly the lives of others at the duplex on this night,� the DA�s Office wrote in a three-page news release about the incident in which DeAngelo McCauley, 36, shot Dominique Brown, 31.

Best Glock for Concealed Carry
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Glocks have a reputation for being some of the most reliable pistols out there, and reliability is the most important factor in a self-defense or concealed carry gun. Glock gives you the confidence that whenever you are going to draw them, they are going to shoot, without any malfunctions. Glocks are used by law enforcement agencies all over the world, which on its own is a testament to the performance and reliability of the pistol.

GA: Georgia Senate moves forward with proposed 'constitutional carry' gun law
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The Georgia Senate is moving forward with legislation that would concealed-carry licensing requirements for Georgia gun owners.

On Tuesday, 31 of Georgia's 56 state senators co-sponsored the bill, which, if passed, will make Georgia the 21st "constitutional carry" state in the U.S.

Gary Glemboski, a retired Savannah police officer and Chief of Police at Hunter Army Airfield, said the second amendment is at the heart of this debate.

MO: Rick Francis firmly opposed to controversial bill, other area lawmakers defer comment
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State House Rep. Rick Francis of Perryville (R-145) is pulling no punches about a self-defense bill which has garnered national attention and is working its way through the Legislature.

"I think SB666 is a horrible bill, and I believe it would definitely harm law enforcement and prosecutors from determining what is just and right," said Francis, who was first elected to the General Assembly in 2016.

The bill, introduced in the current session by Sen. Eric Burlison of Springfield (R-20), a candidate for Missouri's 7th District seat in the U.S. Congress, has the following language:

MN: Minnesota Gun Rights Group Condemns Use Of �No-Knock Warrant� Following Amir Locke�s Death, Supports His Rights As Lawful Gun Owner
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A gun rights advocacy group on Friday called for an independent investigation into Amir Locke�s killing by a Minneapolis police officer, after learning that Locke was a lawful gun owner at the time of his death.

The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, an organization that pushes for protections for Minnesotans� right to keep and bear arms, released a statement condemning the use of no-knock warrants, like the one executed at the apartment where he was killed, and said his death was �completely avoidable.�

MO: Missouri high court to hear challenge to controversial gun law
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The Missouri Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday in a case challenging a new gun law opponents say bars police from helping enforce certain federal firearms laws.

The Second Amendment Preservation Act, which went into effect in August, declares �invalid� many federal gun regulations that don�t have an equivalent in Missouri law, including statutes covering weapons registration and tracking, and possession of firearms by some domestic violence offenders.

MSNBC guest: 'Make America Great Again' supporters want to 'lynch or murder' Black people
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An MSNBC guest claimed Thursday on "The ReidOut" that supporters of the political slogan "Make America Great Again," a phrase coined by former President Donald Trump, want to "lynch or murder" Black People in the United States.

Brittany Packnett Cunningham, a Missouri-based progressive political activist and host of the "Undistracted" podcast, joined Joy Reid�s show to discuss a new bill, SB666, which would revamp the state�s self-defense laws. Critics of the bill have dubbed it the "Make Murder Legal Act" and have argued that it will make criminal or civil prosecution of individuals who use deadly force difficult.

KS: FBI reviewing in-custody death of restrained Kansas teenager Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The FBI is reviewing the death of a Black teenager who was restrained for more than 30 minutes at a Kansas juvenile detention center, a county official said Friday. Sedgwick County Commission Chairman David Dennis said he was told by county Sheriff Jeff Easter that the FBI requested all information regarding the death of 17-year-old Cedric Lofton, The Wichita Eagle reported.

MI: CPL holder charged with shooting and killing two men in Detroit liquor store fight
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The argument of self-defense is not going to hold up, according to firearm instructor and attorney Terry Johnson.

"First of all, the gentleman left the scene, and what people don�t understand is when you leave the scene the fight is over. He grabbed something and decided to go back," he said.

Johnson noted that the case is not typical of most CPL holders.

"Again, 700,000 people or more have a concealed pistol license in the state of Michigan. And you will expect no matter what it is, whether it�s a politician or a police officer, you�re always going to have one bad apple that slips through the cracks. Over and over and by far CPL holders are more law-abiding than even law enforcement," he said.

FL: Wesley Chapel movie theater shooter trial set to begin Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Eight years after Curtis Reeves, a retired police captain, shot and killed Chad Oulson, his trial is set to begin Monday after a series of delays. Reeves shot and killed Oulson at a Wesley Chapel movie theater in 2014. The two men were reportedly arguing over Oulson texting during the movie previews. Oulson's wife, Nicole, was there the day her husband and Reeves argued.

CA: Proposed legislation would ban gun shows at all state fairgrounds
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Three state lawmakers announced proposed legislation Thursday, Feb. 3, that would prohibit the sale of firearms and ammunition on all state property, effectively ending gun shows on state fairgrounds.

The laws would build on legislation passed in 2019 that prohibits gun shows at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and in 2021 at the Orange County Fair and Event Center. Both venues had hosted the Crossroads of the West sales several times a year for decades.

Senate Bill 915, introduced by Sen. Dave Min, D-Irvine, would extend the prohibition to all 73 California state fairgrounds.

AZ: State bill looks to allow concealed carry on campus
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A bill that allows those with concealed carry permits to have firearms on university, college and community college campuses is moving through the Arizona State Legislature.

On Jan. 20, the Arizona Senate Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 1123, which would prohibit universities, colleges and community colleges from enforcing policies that restrict individuals from bringing weapons to campus. The bill passed 4-3 with one not voting.

ASU policy states certified police officers are the only people allowed to carry guns on campus. Those coming to campus must store weapons inside a car or motorcycle and it cannot be visible.

Taurus Judge: A Powerful Revolver That Is Actually A Mini Shotgun
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The Taurus Judge, at least at first glance, goes not look like much but a standard and sturdy looking revolver. And yet, this revolver can fire shotgun shells: The Taurus Judge is exactly what it looks like: a revolver with a long, large-diameter cylinder.

Why the extra length? Because in addition to the famous and long-lived .45 Colt it can fire, this revolver can also chamber and fire .410 bore shotshells � putting a lot of firepower into a five-shot revolver.

IN: Indiana Constitutional Carry Heads to Senate Committee
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House Bill 1077, the constitutional carry bill, has received an assignment to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The House previously passed HB 1077 by an overwhelming majority on January 12th and sent it to the Senate. Last year, the House passed similar legislation, also by an overwhelming majority, but the Senate refused to hear it in committee. This year, the same committee refused to allow a vote on another constitutional carry bill. Please contact the committee chair, Sen. Liz Brown, and ask that she schedule HB 1077 for a full and fair hearing and vote.

IA: Muscatine County to vote on becoming a Second Amendment Sanctuary
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On Monday at 9 a.m. the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors will be voting on whether to make the county a Second Amendment Sanctuary.

A second amendment sanctuary means that the local government will not participate or provide resources to the enforcement of gun control laws mandated by the federal government.

So far since June, the movement that is headed by the Iowa Firearms Coalition has seen one-third of Iowa counties have passed the decision to become a second amendment sanctuary city.

IA: Police say Missouri's gun law made it harder to stop crime. Now Iowa will consider a similar bill
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A bill under consideration by the Iowa legislature that would penalize local police for enforcing federal gun laws has the backing of a Second Amendment absolutist who thinks the NRA is too soft on gun rights.

Aaron Dorr, a lobbyist for Iowa Gun Owners, has visited with Iowa state Rep. Jeff Shipley, a Van Buren County Republican, as he sought passage of the Iowa Second Amendment Preservation Act. The legislation, commonly called SAPA, would expose local law enforcement to penalties of up to $50,000 for enforcing federal gun regulations in Iowa.

JD Vance argues to get rid of the ATF, says a gun registry is 'disarming' citizens Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Author and U.S. Senate candidate from Ohio JD Vance explained to Tucker Carlson Friday his concern over a report that the Biden administration has nearly 1 billion records of firearms purchases made by Americans, citing how it's ultimately about "destroying the Second Amendment."