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AR: Elk Harvest a Record
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Arkansas hunters killed a record 55 elk during the 2016-17 hunting season, according to Wes Wright, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission�s elk program coordinator. The tally represented a 15 percent increase in harvest from the 2015 season and was the result of the statewide elk season established in 2016 to prevent further expansion of the herd.
�We had 11 elk taken on land outside the Core Elk Management Zone,� Wright said at the monthly commission meeting held Feb. 16 in Little Rock. �Nine were in Pope County, one was in Van Buren County and one was down in Little River County.�

SC: Proposed Bill could Allow Concealed Weapons on College Campuses Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A proposed bill could make it legal to carry a concealed weapon on college and university campuses in South Carolina. A proposed bill by Rep. Steven Long (R-Spartanburg) could allow anyone with a concealed-weapons permit, or CWP, to bring a firearm onto college or university property.

FL: Bill Would Block Bear Hunts, Address Habitat Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Black bears couldn't be hunted in Florida for a decade, while at least $1 million would be set aside so more people could purchase bear-resistant trash containers, under a measure filed Tuesday in the Senate.

CO: Denver Man Who Stole 35 Guns from Jefferson County Gun Shop Sentenced Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A man who stole 35 guns from a Jefferson County gun shop last June was sentenced late last week. Eric Michael Perez, 20, was sentenced to serve nearly 6 years (70 months) in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Bob Troyver and ATF Special Agent in Charge Debora Livingston.

FL: Gun Bills Loaded For 2017 Legislative Session
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Floridians with concealed-weapons licenses would be able to carry firearms into areas now deemed �gun-free� under an array of measures that will be championed by Republican lawmakers during the first legislative session since mass killings at an Orlando nightclub and a Fort Lauderdale airport.
Proposals have been introduced to allow the more than 1.7 million people with concealed-carry licenses to bring guns to places such as college and university campuses, airport terminals and government meetings.

VA: Stafford Man Gets 8 years for Shooting in TGI Fridays Parking Lot
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A man who repeatedly shot another man last year as part of a dispute that didn�t directly involve him at the start was ordered Monday to serve eight years in prison. Delonte Rashad Eura, 29, of Stafford County was sentenced in Fredericksburg Circuit Court to a total of 18 years with 10 years suspended. Judge Gordon Willis� sentence exceeded the recommended state sentencing guidelines, which called for a prison term of between three and six years.

MN: 2nd Amendment Groups Frustrated with Proposed DFL Firearm Legislation Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Second Amendment advocacy organizations in Minnesota are responding to three firearm bills introduced by the DFL in the Minnesota State Legislature. During a Thursday press conference DFL lawmakers unveiled three pieces of firearm legislation, fostering concern in several of Minnesota�s Second Amendment supporters.

Report: Trump Signs Repeal of Obama�s Social Security Gun Ban Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
On a day when legislation benefiting women and black colleges and universities was signed with much pomp and circumstance, President Trump quietly followed through on his pledge to defend the Second Amendment by signing the repeal of Barack Obama�s Social Security gun ban.

CO: Denver Man Who Stole 35 Guns from Jefferson County Gun Shop Sentenced Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A man who stole 35 guns from a Jefferson County gun shop last June was sentenced late last week. Eric Michael Perez, 20, was sentenced to serve nearly 6 years (70 months) in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Bob Troyver and ATF Special Agent in Charge Debora Livingston.

GA: Cherry Blossom Festival Sticking to No-Guns Policy Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Pinkest Party on Earth is sticking to its guns. They say they won't allow firearms inside Central City Park again during next month's festival. This festival released a statement Tuesday about guns in the park after a Gwinnett man emailed county officials, challenging the policy.

Republican Lawmaker Threatens to Quit Rotary Over Guns
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A Republican state lawmaker is threatening to drop his membership in the West Bend Sunrise Rotary Club because of the service organization's prohibition against sponsoring gun or knife shows. Rep. Bob Gannon said Tuesday that he was temporarily leaving his local Rotary club with the expectation he would eventually quit because he can't support the anti-gun policy. Gannon is an outspoken support of gun rights.

Australia: Man Charged in Sydney Over Printed 3D Gun Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A man has been charged with manufacturing multiple weapons using a 3D printer in a Sydney home. The 27-year-old man was arrested at a unit on Bronte Road, Waverley on Tuesday where police seized four 3D-manufactured pistols including a Glock and Sig 250, two 3D printers, two air pistols and computer equipment.

New Smart Holster Automatically Makes Police Body Cams Record When Guns are Drawn
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A new smart holster design could make police body cameras more responsive in the moments they're needed most: when an officer draws their firearm. TASER, the company behind the stun guns used by law enforcement officers around the world, recently introduced the Axon Signal Sidearm. It's a small wireless sensor that detects when a weapon is removed from its holster and immediately initiates recording on connected cameras in a 30-foot range.

CA: Man With �Realistic BB guns� Arrested at Gunpoint Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A man armed with two BB guns was arrested at gunpoint near the post office Monday morning, authorities said. A person reported seeing a man with a firearm around 11 a.m. near the post office at 11135 San Pablo Avenue, said El Cerrito police Sgt. J.T. Wahrlich. No injuries were reported.

NV: Shootout Sport Combining Real Guns and MMA Gets Even More Extreme Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Real guns and real combat created a story that went real viral. Earlier this month, we showed you a new type of up-close gun combat. It�s part of a new sport where gun fighting slams into mixed martial arts (MMA), mixing shoot outs with guns. And when all the ammo is gone, the opponents can get down to some real fighting.

Thailand: Wedding Party Shooters Surrender for Firing guns That Killed Innocent Man
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After a senseless tragedy left an innocent bystander dead on Sunday from a wedding party that shot guns into the air as part of their celebration, five suspects have turned themselves into the police. Four men surrendered to police at Huay Yai Station Sunday night, several hours after learning that one of their bullets had killed 36-year-old Thanet Inwong, who was leaving a nearby home after having breakfast with friends.

Bloomberg-Backed Gun Control Groups Fight to Keep Students Defenseless in FL, GA, IA Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Micheal Bloomberg-backed Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety have dug in and are fighting passage of laws that would allow students with concealed carry permits to carry guns for self-defense in Florida, Georgia, and Iowa.

MA: Springfield Man Gets Life Sentence for Shooting Over Sticker Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A Springfield man who fatally shot a member of a rival street racing club over a sticker has been sentenced to at least 20 years in prison. Benjamin Rivera was sentenced Monday to life in prison with the possibility of parole in 20 years for the May 2013 shooting of Angel Llorens.

AZ: Senate Rejects Bill Allowing Guns in Public Buildings Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Arizona Senate has rejected legislation that would have allowed concealed-weapons permit holders to carry guns in many public buildings. Tuesday's vote marks the latest failure for the proposal, which was voted down in 2015 and 2016 and vetoed three times by former Gov. Jan Brewer.

Women with Guns: The Next Threat to the Democratic Party Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Abby Ross never spent time around guns until a little more than a decade ago. "I grew up on Staten Island," she said. "Hunting or gun use was not part of our family traditions." Now she handles guns with ease for hunting, sport and training. And she's one of a growing number of women venturing into the world of guns, either as part of the outdoor experience or for self-defense.

Bill in Congress to Let Visitors to NYC Walk Around with Concealed Guns Concerns NYPD Commissioner Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are 2 comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A North Carolina congressman says licensed gun owners from any state should be able to walk around New York City, and any other city, with their guns. Republican Richard Hudson wants gun licenses treated like drivers' licenses.

FL: Andrew Gillum to Announce for Governor Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Andrew Gillum, the young African-American Democratic Tallahassee mayor who took on the gun lobby, will formally announce his 2018 bid for Florida governor on Wednesday. Gillum, 37, has been viewed as a rising star in a party that is clamoring for relevance after Donald Trump�s win in November.

AL: House Approves Deer, Hog Baiting Bill Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a bill that would let hunters use bait for deer and feral hogs. House members voted 69-18 for the bill Tuesday. It now moves to the Alabama Senate.