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Hungry For Validation, Snoop �Assassinates� Trump Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
There exists a threshold in the pathetic quest for constant self-validation in building a mirror on wheels, or the modern and more efficient tool of social networking and digital skies filled with clouds flashing "look at me, look at me." in big, bold and gaudy billboard letters.

TX: A Texas Girl�s Guns Moves to New, Larger Location
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With a new and larger location at 13987 W. State Hwy 29, A Texas Girl�s Guns is geared up to better serve the community�s needs for firearms and accessories, and a lot more. Owners Judith and Dennis Baker purchased the building and have been renovating it since December. They reopened on Feb. 7 after being briefly closed for the move. New signage will be going up gradually with the major two-sided sign scheduled to be erected this week. This sign will have a scrolling marque with messages and have the ability to show high resolution videos. Additional signage including one atop the old western-style store front with cedar siding will follow. Goose neck lights will accent the western motif as will the hitching-like railings out front.

Chicago Citizens Arming Up Against Crime as Murders Continue Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
There�s a new wind blowing in the Windy City as law-abiding Chicagoans are reportedly arming up because, according to the online DNAInfo.com, they are worried about crime in the city.

NRA Makes $1M Ad Buy to Tout Gorsuch Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The National Rifle Association�s (NRA) foundation is launching a $1 million television advertising campaign emphasizing the impact the Supreme Court has on gun rights, according to a new report. The push starts Tuesday and will run from then until two days after the start of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch�s confirmation hearing on March 20, McClatchy said Monday.

A Clear, Compelling Reason Why We Need National Reciprocity
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America isn�t the country The Washington Post says it is. It�s a big, wonderfully diverse country full of great people�along with some bad neighborhoods and bad guys�with seemingly endless rural stretches where the sheer magnificence of our sprawling landscapes means that police response times might be well above the national average. It�s a country of 50 states that grew from sea to shining sea on the gumption of the pioneer spirit grounded on individual freedom�our Second Amendment-protected rights, which can come down to a right of self-preservation, being paramount.

Lawmaker�s Bill Would Override University of Kansas� Ban on Carrying Gun with Round in Chamber Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
State Representative Blake Carpenter (R-81) has introduced legislation that would knock down limitations on campus carry like the University of Kansas�s ban on carrying a semiautomatic handgun with a round in the chamber.

Australia's Second Gun Buyback Likely to Fail
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In announcing Australia�s new federal gun amnesty program, Justice Minister Michael Keenan told the Sunday Mail last week: �This is the first Australia-wide gun amnesty program since 1996, when the Howard government took action following the devastation of the Port Arthur Massacre.� The massacre of 35 people and the wounding of another 23 in late April, 1996 at the popular tourist site in southeastern Australia served as the excuse to implement the country�s National Firearms Agreement (NFA).

Crimson Trace Recognized as Top Brand in Southwick Associates Report
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Crimson Trace has been recognized as America�s Top Brand of Laser Sights in a recently released Southwick Associates report��2016 Annual Hunting & Shooting Participation and Equipment Purchase Report.� This list of leading companies was compiled from internet-based surveys completed in 2016 by the Southwick Associates HunterSurvey.com and ShooterSurvey.com panels. More than 100 hunting and shooting products were tracked in the Southwick Associates bi-monthly consumer purchase surveys.

ND: Guns in The Crosshairs at The Capitol
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This could be gun week in the state Capitol. The Senate Judiciary Committee will consider seven bills expanding guns rights. Two of these are especially significant. One of these, HB1169, would establish what its supporters call �constitutional carry.� The bill provides that anyone may carry a firearm if the individual has a valid drivers� license or non-driver identification card issued by the state Department of Transportation.

AR: Bill on Concealed Guns in Parked Cars Advances
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A proposal requiring private employers to allow their workers to keep handguns locked in their cars is heading to the Arkansas Senate for a vote. The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday endorsed the bill that would prohibit employers from preventing employees from keeping their handguns locked in their vehicle on the employer's parking lot. The measure would apply to employees with a concealed handgun license who keep the gun locked in their vehicle.

John Lott: In 2017 Women and Minorities are Buying Guns. Here's Why Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
During the 8 years he was president, Barack Obama�s administration experienced an explosion in gun sales, with annual background checks more than doubling between 2008 and 2016. In the eighteen months leading up to the 2016 election, gun sales set one new record after another.

OK: Bill to Allow Guns in Courthouses Passes House
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A bill that would allow elected county officials in Oklahoma to carry guns into courthouses has passed the state House. The bill by Republican Rep. Bobby Cleveland goes to the Senate after passing the House on an 85-11 vote Monday. It would allow elected officials with a valid handgun license to carry a firearm into the courthouses of the county in which the person was elected when he or she is performing official duties. It would not allow guns in courtrooms.

NC: Local Students React To Possiblity Of Guns On Campus
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A new House Bill proposal is generating buzz on local college campuses. Legislation filed last week would allow concealed carry permit holders to carry their handguns on to University of North Carolina system college campuses and community colleges across the state. Some say the measure will allow students and faculty to protect themselves in the event of a shooting, while others fear it will cause more violence and chaos.

OH: Mayor Calls Cincinnati Officer�s Shooting �An Ambush� Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Cincinnati police have released the name of an officer who was shot on Sunday. CPD officer, suspect shot in Walnut Hills Officer Kenneth Grubbs was responding to a domestic disturbance call just after midnight when a man drew a gun and shot him, police said.

FL: Appeals Court Rejects Gun Rights Group's Suit Against City of Tallahassee
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An appeals court recently handed a victory to the city of Tallahassee, rejecting a suit filed by a pair of guns-rights groups.The suit challenged the city over ordinances that conflict with state law even though those ordinances were rarely enforced, the Tallahassee Democrat reported. In its 25-page ruling, the 1st District Court of Appeal said the ordinances, even though they are still considered law, are null and void because of the state law and that the city has not tried to enforce them.

PA: Man Facing Charges After Showing Up at Police Station With Firearms, Ammo Strapped to Chest Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A man is facing numerous charges after showing up at a police station armed with an AR-15 rifle, a handgun and ammo strapped to his chest. South Strabane police had arrested Allen Lepley on Thursday, a day before he showed up at the police station, Chief Don Zofchak said. Police initially arrested Lepley in connection with an alleged road rage incident in the Walmart parking lot.

TX: Local Gun Shop Notices Increase In Sales During "Tax Season"
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People who file their taxes early, could already be expecting a refund. A local gunsmith said they notice an increase in sales once �tax refund season� starts. �They'll look at guns and they'll say, 'I'd like to get it but I'm waiting on my tax return in a couple of weeks,� Gunsmith Ricky Parrish of Fred's Gun Emporium said. Parrish said in Texas, it's not unusual to see people spending their refunds on guns.

IA: Linn County Supervisors have Doubts About Gun Bill Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are 2 comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Linn County Supervisors also have doubts about a gun bill also that lawmakers passed last week. Supervisors met Monday where they discussed this and many other topics. Part of the gun bill measure might interfere with the security rules that currently keep guns and any weapons out of the courthouse.

MD: The Erosion of Gun Bills
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Legislation pending in the General Assembly would overturn the state's long-standing rule restricting the concealed carry of guns to those who can articulate a "good and substantial" reason for needing to and instead allowing a general desire for self defense to suffice. Sen. Wayne Norman, a Republican representing Harford and Cecil counties, pointed to the current violence in Baltimore as the ultimate justification for opening the doors to far more people carrying guns in public. "I would suggest that's a reason to have a permit," Senator Norman said during a hearing on the legislation. "These are dangerous times, and this is a dangerous place."

LA: New NOPD Unit Takes Aim at Gun Violence
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After witnessing a rise in the number of murders committed in 2016 and a steep uptick in gun violence this year, the NOPD is taking steps to turn things around. Just weeks after unveiling a new $40 million plan to address the city�s crime problem in the French Quarter and throughout the city, NOPD officials announced last week the creation of a new unit aimed at addressing the rise in gun violence. At a press conference Monday, NOPD Superintendent Michael Harrison told reporters that the new unit � which currently consists of eight officers and one sergeant � will focus on those who carry and use illegal guns.

IA: Waterloo Woman Arrested on Gun Charges Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are 2 comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A grand jury has indicted the acquaintance of an alleged gang member for allegedly acquiring pistols. Myneisha Shanae Washington, 25, of Waterloo, was arrested for possession of a firearm by a drug user and three counts of false statements in a firearm purchase. She made her initial court appearance in U.S. District Court in Cedar Rapids and was released pending trial.

How Dare You Try and Protect Yourself, New Jersey! Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The leaders of the NJ assembly and senate are planning to sue the Governor over his attempt to make it easier for some people to carry a handgun for protection. They think that every pizza delivery driver, cab driver or anyone that works in a dangerous neighborhood will apply for a permit. Guess what? They should!

TX: Armed Citizens Prevent Aggravated Robbery in Tyler Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Chase and Terry Nick were sitting in their pickup truck outside FD's Grill House when they saw something happening. "We were eating lunch after church," Chase Nick said, and when they saw what was shaping up to be a robbery, they took action. "I pulled out my gun, told him to drop the knife and get on the ground face down," Terry Nick said.