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Serb order to secure corrupt monopoly of violence creates garbage hazard
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... "Anticipating people might not want to turn themselves into a police force that fully half the citizenry sees as corrupt and violent -- and with good reason � the government is now worried that, rather than identify themselves and surrender to officials they fear, and not wanting to be caught and imprisoned for violating disarmament edicts, some may opt to just throw ordnance away. To that end, those in charge have put out an appeal asking that hand grenades not be disposed of in the trash, a potentiality that if it does happen, will be purely of the government�s making." ...

Cities using work permit aliens to enforce gun edicts and laws against citizens
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... "The need for transparent oversight and accountability under such circumstances must include assurances that all officers deployed are versed and committed to the Bill of Rights, required in the oath to the Constitution mandated by Article. VI. That further includes an understanding of a duty to reject unlawful orders, the core purpose behind Oath Keepers, and a legitimate concern Americans should have regarding all officers." ...

ATF, DOJ, media confirm Jones stepping down as director
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... "Also confirmed from yesterday�s Gun Rights Examiner report is the announcement that Jones will be succeeded in an acting capacity by Deputy Director Thomas E. Brandon. Revealing that 'Jones will depart to pursue opportunities in the private sector,' the announcement makes no mention of where he will go, although yesterday�s report noted information alleging he will be joining the National Football League�s legal team." ...

Seven Questions About the Second Amendment Answered Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Kenneth Roberts, 'a 92-year-old World War II US Navy veteran' recently had a letter to the editor published in the Las Vegas Informer. Appropriately titled Questioning the Second Amendment, he poses seven questions designed to demonstrate, despite all evidence to the contrary, that the Second Amendment does not protect an individual right to keep and bear arms . . ." ...

Larry Pratt: Gun Owners of America is a Muslim-Free Zone
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... "According to Beck, Norquist has ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, which is closely related to the terrorist group Hamas. 'I mean I just, I am that concerned that he is a very bad influence and a very bad man that if this is who the NRA decides to put on their board of directors I don't think I can be associated with them,' Beck said."

"'I think Glenn Beck is right to be concerned,' said Larry Pratt, Gun Owners of America's executive director. 'And we just hope that he might be comfortable over at the Gun Owners of America someday.' Pratt said that his organization has a strong anti-Muslim Brotherhood stance." ...

ShootingTheBull410: Mech Tech Carbine 10mm Ballistics Test (video available)
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"I keep exploring the Mech Tech Carbine Conversion Unit ... a cleverly-designed 'upper' that you snap your GLOCK pistol 'lower' into, converting your wundergun into a 16″-barrel carbine rifle. This particular unit converts the GLOCK into a 10mm rifle. I previously evaluated the Mech Tech with some hollowpoint ammunition for its suitability and performance as a self-defense weapon. It was impressive, sure, but I couldn�t help but think that that was the wrong path to go trundling down. Sure, it could be used for that purpose, but the bullets were overdriven so fast that they were ripped apart when the hit the gel. And that got me thinking � what would this unit be like, using some big heavy solid hardcast bullets? . . ." ...

New York Times: The Gun Lobby, The Gun Lobby, The Gun Lobby!
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"'The power of the gun lobby over statehouse politicians has led to a raft of laws dear to gun rights adherents, from a measure allowing concealed firearms on college campuses to one legalizing the open carrying of holstered pistols for those who like to swagger into restaurants and coffee bars,' Francis X. Clines opines at nytimes.com. 'The growing question of whether the lobby had nullified all serious political resistance was answered Friday when West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, usually a reliable supporter of the [NRA], vetoed a bill to scrap the current law that citizens have to get a permit and take gun safety lessons in order to legally carry a concealed weapon in the state.' Question: what is the gun lobby? Is it . . ." ...

This gun control group has made a viral video � of themselves selling guns
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"A gun control group has done something that no other advocacy group has done � they are selling guns. In a video going viral � for its equal parts convincing message and for those who are calling it nothing more than a shameless walk down guilt-trip lane � a three-minute video has pulled in over two million views, and thousands of comments over the polarizing issue of guns and gun violence." ...

Here�s Why Gun Grabbers Are So Nasty
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"We�ve noted for a while now how nasty the forces of civilian disarmament have become in recent years. Since their failure to significantly move the anti-gun needle after Newtown � an opportunity they saw as a sure thing for rolling back Second Amendment rights � the gun-grabbing community seems to have ratcheted up (or down, really) the venom and vulgarity. One of our readers, Ozallos, posited the following theory under our post, �Why Are Anti-Gunners So Vile? � ConcealedNation.org Reads Their Hate Mail� . . ." ...

Planning on packing heat at NRA Nashville 2015? Submitted by: Liston Matthews Website: http://goodhillpress.blogspot.com/	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"This year the National Rifle Association (NRA) will hold its annual meetings and exhibits in Nashville, TN, the weekend of April 10 - 12. In the past, some venues have been posted against carry by those with state issued permits/licenses." "Its a mixed bag, one could say, in Nashville. ..." ... ------- Submitter's Note: Info about carrying your sidearm while in Nashville at the NRA...

Is NYC�s new gunshot detection system recording private conversations?
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"As Tyrone Lyles lay dying from a gunshot wound on an East Oakland street in 2007, he let out a few last words that would ultimately help authorities convict his killer."

"'Why you done me like that, Ar?' he pleaded. ..."

"The exchange, which was used in court, was recorded by ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system that has been installed in over 90 cities across the country. By placing a series of microphones around high-crime neighborhoods, the system is able to pinpoint the location of where a gunshot took place with surprising accuracy, leading to faster response times from police." ...

"But cases in which microphones have picked up incriminating evidence have raised the eyebrows of privacy advocates ..." ...

Commentators Ep. 104: �ATF's Ammo Ban� With Colion Noir (video story) Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Colion Noir warns that if the ATF�s ammunition ban were to happen, it would set a dangerous precedent that would make all ammunition fair game. ...'" ...

Ammo ban? NRA warns it's more than bullets
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"The federal bureaucracy, in the form of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, recently announced a ban on ammunition used in AR-15 rifles, which are among the most common firearms in America, but then suddenly backed off."

"So breathe a sigh of relief and move on?"

"Not if you like the Second Amendment, according to a National Rifle Association commentator."

"Colion Noir, a practicing attorney who graduated from the University of Houston, has been described by the Los Angeles Times as someone who doesn�t fit the stereotype of NRA members: 'Old, fat, white guys.'" ...

West Virginia Governor Vetoes Constitutional Carry Bill
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"Despite speculation that he�d allow constitutional carry to become law without his signature, West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin wasted no time in vetoing Senate Bill 347 when it hit his desk. As wtrf.com reports, in true Manchinesque style, Tomblin wanted everyone in the state to know that�s he�s all for gun rights. Just ask the NRA! 'Throughout my career, I have strongly supported the Second Amendment, as demonstrated by my repeated endorsements and high grades from the National Rifle Association.' . . ." ...

WV: Governor makes correct decision about legislation on concealed carry
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"Legislation regarding firearms always brings strong opinions and debate.
The Second Amendment, obviously, has overwhelming support in West Virginia."

"The Firearms Act of 2015, Senate Bill 347, passed with broad support by the West Virginia Legislature, but it was vetoed by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on Friday. ..."

"The West Virginia bill would have allowed anyone age 21 and older who is a West Virginia resident and who can legally own a firearm to conceal carry the weapon without a permit. The bill does away with the permit process.
We believe Tomblin � like so many others in the state � has legitimate concerns about the bill, and we hope they are considered carefully when the bill is taken up again." ...

�Right to carry� may heat as W. Va. governor vetoes carry bill Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The debate over right-to-carry may warm up anew following yesterday�s veto of so-called 'constitutional carry' legislation by West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, who used as justification his concerns about public safety." "'We�ve got to put public safety first,' Tomblin told a radio station yesterday." ...

WV: Common sense about concealed carry prevails
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"What a difference a year can make."

"In 2014, a bill passed in the House 92-4 that would have the names associated with concealed weapons permits to be excluded from the public record and used for law-enforcement purposes only. After being passed to the state Senate, House Bill 4310 died in the Judiciary Committee for lack of action."

"Newspapers across the state and advocates for the state�s Freedom of Information Act said at the time that concealing the information was one chip away at the rights of citizens and the press to have access to government ..."

"The [NRA], however, spoke for gun-rights advocates and said they would continue to fight to preserve the privacy of West Virginia�s concealed carry permit holders." ...

Wanted: Four Pro-Gun Control GOP Senators to Support Obama�s AG Nominee
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"With Obama�s attorney general nominee, Loretta Lynch, still lacking the votes for confirmation, Democrats are looking for four pro-gun control Republicans who will cross the aisle and support Lynch�s nomination."

"Democrats are doing their best to shame Republicans into this by labeling reasoned, pro-Second Amendment opposition to Lynch in racist jargon."

"But according to The Hill, gun rights groups are digging in their heels to dissuade Republicans from crossing over to do what Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) did in December, when he broke with the GOP and gun owners everywhere by giving Democrats the one vote they needed to confirm anti-gun Surgeon General Vivek Murthy." ...

SD: Protecting the rights of gun owners
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"South Dakotans have long held a deep appreciation and respect for our Second Amendment rights. Responsible use of firearms for sporting purposes and personal protection are valued components of South Dakota�s heritage, ones that support important ... industries, as well as keep our communities safe. As your U.S. Senator, I take seriously my responsibility to ... protect your right to bear arms."

"Last month, the [ATF] put forward a proposal that would have effectively banned the manufacture and sale of popular sporting ammunition ... to law-abiding gun owners. This significant overstep by the ATF would have limited access to ammo for commonly used sporting firearms, pricing responsible gun owners out of market." ...

TX: [State Sen.] Jos� Rodr�guez: Legislative focus is taken away from the most important issues
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"This past week was a busy one at the Capitol, one where hundreds of people came from all over the state to testify and where floor debates lasted all day." ...

"So what did we focus on last week? Guns and anti-immigrant legislation."

"If the bills that passed the Senate this week become law, we will see guns carried openly in public places, like the supermarket, movie theaters, and medical clinics."

"I support the Second Amendment as a core constitutional right, but just as all rights must be balanced, so too must the Second Amendment." ...

SC:The House takes target practice on Senate�s domestic violence progress Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The South Carolina Senate took a stand against domestic violence a few weeks ago, bravely addressing the very real concern of convicted wife beaters carrying guns." "And this past week, members of a House subcommittee answered with an equally dramatic display of cowardice." "Way to drag the state backward, fellas." ...

SC: Allowing more concealed weapons from other states in SC? Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The S.C. House soon will decide whether it wants to recognize concealed-weapons permits from all other states in South Carolina." "A bill, proposed by state Rep. Alan Clemmons, R-Horry, would allow an out-of-state visitor with a concealed-weapons permit issued in their home state to carry a concealed weapon in South Carolina." ...

Marianas: Navy veteran takes on Saipan's restriction on handguns
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"A Navy veteran and his wife are challenging a ban on handguns in Saipan, arguing in federal court that the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands is bound by the U.S. Constitution�s Second Amendment."

"'I�ve always been a firm believer in our constitutional rights, whether that�s freedom of speech, religion or the right to keep and bear arms or right to privacy, and I�m pretty sure that what I�m doing in this case is in defense of those convictions,' said David J. Radich, 44, a former petty officer third class." ...

Police departments hiring immigrants as officers
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"Law enforcement agencies struggling to fill their ranks or connect with their increasingly diverse populations are turning to immigrants to fill the gap."

"Most agencies in the country require officers or deputies to be U.S. citizens, but some are allowing immigrants who are legally in the country to wear the badge. From Hawaii to Vermont, agencies are allowing green-card holders and legal immigrants with work permits to join their ranks." ...

Gun control advocates lose another round with departure of ATF chief (video available)
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"The federal [ATF] has never been a favorite with gun rights groups or their champions on Capitol Hill. To put it mildly."

"The departure of ATF Director B. Todd Jones this week was 'to pursue other opportunities in the private sector,' as the official announcement declared � reportedly to a newly-created senior position with the [NFL]."

"But the real reason Mr. Jones� tenure at the controversial ATF finally came to an end had to do with an attempt to ban certain armor-piercing bullets used in AR-15 assault-style weapons. For the [NRA] and other pro-gun groups, controlling ammunition is just as objectionable as regulating gun ownership." ...

TX: Ex-Police Officer Gets Almost 6 Years in Prison for Drug Op
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"A former Houston police officer has been sentenced to almost six years in prison for helping drug dealers while he was an officer."

"A federal judge in Houston sentenced 36-year-old Marcos Carrion on Friday to 70 months in prison."

"The 37-year-old former officer pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute. Prosecutors say he provided security and cover for cocaine dealers between 2013 and 2014." ...

NJ: Off-duty New Jersey officer posted photo of alcohol before deadly crash
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"New Jersey police are investigating whether alcohol use explains how a car carrying three off-duty police officers on their way back from a strip club drove the wrong way down a New York highway and crashed head-on into a truck, killing one officer and a civilian and critically injuring two other policemen."

"Hours prior to the deadly crash, the officer driving the car posted a photo on his Instagram page of three shot glasses filled with 'Jack Daniels Fire on the house.'" ...

MI: Group using second amendment rights to start conversation about liberty (video available)
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"It may have looked like a show of force, or preparation for a war, as a dozen people with the group Hell�s Saints marched down Pierson Road in Flint on Sunday."

"With machine guns over their shoulder, and side arms strapped to their legs, the group walked down talking with residents about everyone�s constitutional rights. Hell�s Saints President James Baker says they aren�t trying to scare anyone, just start a conversation." ...