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Sig Drops 1911- Xseries
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SIG Sauer has been in the 1911 business for a good while now. It�s a deep and murky gun niche, but as you can imagine, there are strong feelings about SIG 1911s in the hardcore 1911 community. Putting those folks aside, the gunmaker has produced some solid variants of John Browning�s crowning achievement in firearms design. Its newest effort in that arena is the SIG 1911-XSERIES, which was released rather quietly last week.

#8 Lead Shot Ammo: #8 Lead Shot Explained Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Used in everything from casual shooting to Olympic-level shooting events, #8 shot is typically popular for trap, skeet and sporting clays � as it offers good range and a dense pattern, but still relies heavily on user skill to accurately break the targets. #8 shot is also a decent size for varmint control, but you should stick within 30 yards to make sure you actually hit it.

The Armed Citizen
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A Warner Robins, Ga., man defended his life and home from an intruder, who broke into his house following an earlier argument. Police say that the 35-year-old homeowner and the 33-year-old suspect had fought previously at the home. An undisclosed amount of time later, the 33-year-old suspect returned to the house and broke in, allegedly in an attempt to continue the fight. The 35-year-old homeowner was armed and shot the alleged home invader, who was hospitalized for his injuries.

IL: At least 18 shot, 4 killed in weekend gun violence across city, Chicago police say Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
At least 18 people were shot, four fatally, in weekend gun violence across Chicago, police said. A man was critically injured in a shooting in Greater Grand Crossing on Sunday afternoon.

Everytown�s Report on Juvenile Shootings Chock-full of Errors, Propaganda Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Children unintentionally shot and killed more than 157 people last year and wounded more than 270, or so Everytown for Gun Safety would have you believe. NBC News was the first media outlet to lap up this fake-news story.

EU Reportedly �Upping� Gun Tracing Rules Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The European Union is reportedly tightening its gun-tracing rules �to better track the estimated 35 million illegal firearms in civilian hands across the bloc and put a stop to terror and gang violence,� Politico is reporting.

Governors Sign Bills Barring Credit Cards From Tracking Gun Sales in Utah and Indiana Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Governors Eric Holcomb (R-IN) and Spencer Cox (R-UT) both signed bills last week to prohibit credit cards from tracking firearm sales information in their states. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reported the signing of the bills on March 18, 2024.

Gun Control Group Brady Campaign Teams with Major Studios to Push Gun Control in Violent Hollywood Shows Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Hollywood and the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence are teaming up via CBS�s S.W.A.T. to include gun control messages during the show.

UT: Utah Supreme Court upholds prior ruling in first challenge of 2021 self-defense law Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Utah Supreme Court sided with a man who fought felony firearm charges by claiming self-defense under a law that went into effect in 2021.

Utah and Indiana Governors Sign Second Amendment Privacy Laws
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NSSF�, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, applauds Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox for signing the NSSF-supported Second Amendment Privacy Acts in their respective states. The laws will bar the use of a firearm-retailer specific Merchant Category Code (MCC) for banks, credit card companies or financial service providers to track the lawful sale of firearms and ammunition.

Semi-Jacketed Soft Point Ammo: SJSP Bullets Explained Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The semi-jacketed soft point (SJSP) is another hollow point alternative bullet � with an exposed lead soft point that gives very reliable expansion on impact, along with deeper penetration than your average hollow point.

The Revival of .380 ACP: How Modern Advancements Are Changing Concealed Carry Options Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The resurgence of .380 ACP pistols for concealed carry and self-defense, with advancements in ammunition technology, has led to new introductions at the annual SHOT Show. Various models offer improved designs and features catering to consumer demands for lightweight, reliable, and easy-to-conceal handguns.

11-year-old Young Man Shoots Domestic Abuser Attacking his Pregnant Mom Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
What happens when an 11-year-old young man sees an adult man beating and strangling his 27-year-old pregnant mother? Well, if she�s raised a lion and not a sheep, he�ll grab a gun and shoot the SOB attacking his mother. Exactly that happened in Charlotte, N.C., as a young man grabbed a pistol and ended an attack upon his pregnant mom.

Toronto Police Advise Citizens Preemptively Surrender to Thieves to Avoid Being Hurt or Killed Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
�As car thefts have spiked in Toronto, Canada, local police are prescribing new safety measures so that locals can avoid violent encounters with thieves,� Fox News reported Friday. �One of the recent bits of advice included Toronto Police telling residents of the town of Etobicoke to leave their car key fobs near the door to avoid being attacked in their homes by potential burglars.�

Attorney General Jackley Joins Amicus Brief For SCOTUS In Support of Second Amendment
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South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a group of 26 Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief requesting that the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Illinois� ban of AR-15 rifles. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled that the Illinois gun ban was constitutional. The court stated that the plain text of the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution does not include AR-15�s because the term �Arms� does not include �militaristic� firearms.

Pima County, AZ, Wants $1,000 If You Don�t Report Lost or Stolen Guns
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A $1,000 fine for failing to report a lost or stolen firearm to the government�within two days? That�s exactly what the Pima County, Ariz., Board of Supervisors brazenly passed this month. But it�s illegal�and they know it. So today, the Goldwater Institute sent a letter to the board on behalf of the Arizona Citizens Defense League, demanding that the county immediately repeal the ordinance or face litigation.

Lucid Optics MLX Riflescope Offers Clear Value
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It�s no secret that I am an optics nerd. Riflescopes are probably my second passion right after precision rifles, and I get to spend a great deal of time playing with riflescopes of all kinds. Whether it be a $5,000 or a $500 optic, I really enjoy seeing what can be done with riflescopes. A secret pleasure of mine is finding high-performing riflescopes at low price points, and today I am on that mission again with the Lucid Optics MLX 4.5-18X44 riflescope.