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Appeals decision awaited in broken gun case
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"A Wisconsin man [David Olofson] sent to prison for having a malfunctioning semi-automatic rifle is awaiting word from the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on whether he'll have to serve the rest of his 30-month term." ...

"The focal point of the case was the malfunctioning weapon, which Olofson had loaned to an acquaintance. The transaction prompted federal charges for transferring a 'machine gun.'"

"According to the government, Titus said, 'Olofson's malfunctioning semi-automatic rifle functioned as a machine gun because it fired more than one shot at the single pull of a trigger.'" ...

"... 'What mattered was the government's position that ... 'If you pull the trigger once and it fires more than one round, no matter what the cause it's a machine gun.'" [emphasis added] ...

The War in Mexico
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"According to a recent article on CBS News, 'There's a lot to pay attention to in Mexico: 60,000 Mexican military and police are fighting against the five major drug cartels ...' According to the article and numerous other television and print reports, the war between Mexican drug cartels and law enforcement is spilling into the United States. In fact, Phoenix, Arizona was recently declared the kidnapping capital of the United States, second only to Mexico City worldwide."

"Attorney General Eric Holder's proposed solution to the crime problem is to prevent American citizens from lawfully purchasing semi-automatic rifles. In other words, the Attorney General is using border problems as an excuse to reinstate the Clinton gun ban." ...

Escalating loss of our Constitution
Submitted by: Bruce Krafft

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"I fear we are witnessing an escalating loss of our Constitution. The example cited below is but one instance of efforts to weaken and destroy the basis of the way of life achieved at great sacrifice and given to us to protect and preserve for future generations."

"The quotable quote concluding this article demonstrates a willingness to create chaos, then exploit and cultivate the fears and anxieties it creates to institute totalitarian style mandates that a free and secure society would not otherwise accept."

"I've digressed too long, to the point:"

"Reading HR 45 ... leads one to understand some of the reasons Congress's poll numbers are so low as to be bordering on single digits ..." ...

Why Liberals Should Support the Right to Armed Self-Defense
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"For the second time in less than a year, a lethal mass shooting has been carried out by an obscure and probably deranged individual of vaguely right-wing inclinations."

"... As is generally the case in tragedies of this kind, the a police tactical unit showed up in time to collect the shooter after his victims were already dead or critically injured." ...

"Given the possibility that people perceived as 'liberals' will be targeted for future politically inspired violence ... a question urges itself upon us: Why aren't liberals ... reconsidering their opposition to the right to armed self-defense? Why aren't they buying guns, rather than supporting measures intended to take them away from others?" ...

High-Powered Handguns Dangerous Threat to Police Officers
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"Powerful new handguns called 'big boomers' by the gun industry are a growing threat to the nation�s law enforcement officers, a new 36-page study released today by the Violence Policy Center (VPC) reveals. ... Body armor used by police has been able to stop handgun rounds and saved thousands of lives over the last three decades, the study states, but standard body armor cannot stop rifle rounds."

"'Big Boomers'�Rifle Power Designed Into Handguns warns that the gun industry is aggressively marketing a growing number of new handguns designed to fire bullets with rifle power. ..." ...
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KABA Note: For decades the antis have said that "the sole purpose of a handgun is to kill people", but when the industry starts producing pistols specifically designed for hunting antis now screech that they are too powerful.

TN: More bad gun laws proposed
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Website: http://secondamendmentfreedom.blogspot.com/

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"Tennessee is not yet the worst state for lax gun laws, but it's not for lack of trying. Like more than a dozen other states bunched at the bottom of the heap with laws that encourage easy access and use of guns, our state Legislature keeps pushing the envelope for new ways to loosen our already stretched gun laws."

"Legislators are now sponsoring a collection of three bills that would allow people with permits to carry concealed guns to take their guns into bars and state and local parks and wildlife areas. A fourth proposes to end public access to the state�s list of citizens who have obtained permits to carry concealed weapons, known as CCW permits, and to make publication of such information illegal and subject to a $2,500 fine." ...

OH: Ohio Department of Natural Resources provides target shooting opportunities
Submitted by: Daniel White
Website: http://www.OhioCCW.org

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"A question I get asked a lot, one I was asked last night in fact, is 'where can I go to shoot?' In northern Ohio especially, indoor ranges can be hard to come by. Even outdoor ranges, though, tend to be mostly private ranges for hunt clubs. Practicing your shooting skills is important, especially considering that Ohio's concealed handgun license program is still going strong, with an estimated 34,000 licenses being issued in Ohio last year, bringing the total to around 140,000 issued since inception."

"One seemingly well kept secret is that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources maintains 35 public shooting ranges across Ohio at a number of parks and wildlife areas for archery, rifle, shotgun and pistol target shooting." ...

Take heart, the Republicans say they can undo the Socialism, Part III: The real test of loyalty
Submitted by: Bruce Krafft

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"And the question is loyalty to whom? The biggest complaint of constituents in self-rule is the official assumption of powers not granted. The second is being sold out, and it�s clear that some officials have sold us all out. The only way the Republicans are going to be different this time around is if they are loyal to the country and constituents and not to themselves as a party any longer. Follow the law, respect gun rights, and the rest will take care of itself."

"For a long time, officials have been frightened at the proposition that they would not be so needed if people realized that the rest actually can take care of itself. ... Scary, but it is what we are all about: Independence. Independence from our servants. ..." ...

Talkradio Thought leaders, another layer of defense
Submitted by: Bruce Krafft

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"When I first coined the term Liberty Nuts, I was mocking the critics who castigate liberty writers for their content. We had been called Constitution Nuts, Preparedness Nuts, Gold and Silver Nuts, Gun Nuts, Privacy Nuts.. All sorts of derogatory terms because some disagree. We were called Nuts because some feared that we might be heard and read, and they had no real response. The key was to portray liberty or independence persons as isolationist and eccentric. You have to be nuts to own a gun. You just gotta be nuts to save food and water. You must be nuts to distrust your government and say they cannot protect you." ...

'Double Indemnity' meets 'Quest for Fire'
Submitted by: Bruce Krafft

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"Something I'm really grateful for is the quality of comments I get on columns and posts, both at my online journal, The War on Guns, and here at Gun Rights Examiner. There are regulars I look forward to reading because what they say is invariably logical, insightful, intelligent, often humorous, and the bottom line is, some of the regular readers are my best teachers. They introduce a great and deep set of life experiences into the mix, and I learn from them every day."

"One such regular and favorite--not to slight any of you others, and you know who you are--goes by the screen name 'Defender.'"

"Here's what he had to say about yesterday's column on the Kansas politician who wants to ban cigarette lighters from people under 18:" ...

Legalized defensive handgun carry coming to Illinois?
Submitted by: Bruce Krafft

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"I touched briefly on this back in late January, but there have been enough recent developments on defensive handgun carry in Illinois to warrant another, deeper look. Although such a change in Illinois law still faces a steep climb, the perception is that chances are better than they have been in many years. One reason for the improvement of the odds is the expulsion of Governor (ex-Governor, actually) Rod Blagojevich. Like many other grotesquely corrupt Chicago politicians, Blagojevich had a passion for citizen disarmament, and any carry law that reached his desk would have been vetoed just as fast as he could reach his pen. Governor Quinn ... at least hasn't made onerous gun laws a cornerstone of his policies. ..." ...

Mental toughness
Submitted by: Bruce Krafft

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"I wonder how many of the passengers on United flight 93 on September 11, 2001 would have thought themselves capable of facing death with a roaring charge to the cockpit? Our modern culture seeks to create sheep; Folks who go along to get along, seek compromise and accommodation. Political correctness tells us not to offend anyone. Your truth isn't my truth - moral relativism means we can't judge their values or motives. Hogwash! I think September 11th changed the rules. We had a hard lesson in the reality of evil. Evil can be a single mugger by an ATM, or a government bent on subjugating its populace. In all times and places, we need to stand firm against evil." ...

CO: Rowland's gun idea deserves to be shot down
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Website: http://secondamendmentfreedom.blogspot.com/

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"Keeping public buildings safe and secure, both for the employees who work in them and the citizens who visit, is one of the most important responsibilities of government. ..."

"But Mesa County Commissioner Janet Rowland's ... solution to potential security concerns at the old county courthouse is decidedly off target."

"Her initial suggestion, during a discussion about potential security threats at the courthouse, was to say that county employees 'should get a conceal-carry permit' ..." ...

"But there is little to indicate that allowing public employees to carry concealed weapons in public buildings will improve security in those buildings." ...
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KABA Note: They can't argue that employees would be less safe, so their objection is that there's no proof they'll be safer?!?

New Guns & Ammo Ban
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"Today, I spoke to a person in my representative's office. I told this female, lady type person that I would like to express my opposition to the recent comments of Attorney General Eric Holder about banning certain type of firearms and ammunition."

"The woman's first response when I mentioned Eric Holder was 'Who?' You gotta love that. Someone in my representative's office didn't know who the Attorney General was."

"I was told that part of the law that Eric Holder wants would prohibit military personnel returning from Iraq who has exhibited signs of PTSD from obtaining firearms."

"The law would also beef up background checks. These checks would include medical/psychological records ..." ...

D.C. Voting Rights Amendment May Affect Gun Rights
Submitted by: Bruce Krafft

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"D.C. voting rights legislation is on hold as Democrats figure out how to deal with an amendment attached by Republicans, affecting District gun rights."

"Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is reaching out to her fellow Democrats in the House ... urging them to throw out amendments attached to the D.C. voting rights legislation that would ease D.C. gun restrictions."

"District leaders unanimously passed emergency legislation, declaring their opposition to an amendment ... stripping back D.C. control over local gun laws. 'We believe people will die in this community, maybe children will die in this community, if our gun laws are gutted the way the Ensign amendment would do it,' said Dennis Henigan, Brady Campaign representative." ...

Dems yank DC vote bill in House
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"It looks like voters in the District of Columbia will have to wait another week - and possibly a lot longer - to claim official representation in the House."

"Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) told reporters Tuesday night that the bill would not come to the floor this week after the Senate added the repeal of a controversial weapons ban for the District in its version of the bill last week."

"Democrats in the House were trying to devise a way to strip the repeal from the unrelated voting measure. But Hoyer said negotiators couldn't work out a deal."

"Minority Leader John A. Boehner (R-Ohio), says Democrats, in pulling the D.C. vote bill, were sidestepping promises to keep 'regular order' on House floor action." ...

Democrats show little appetite for gun control
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"The [NRA] warned in a campaign ad that if Barack Obama were elected president he would try to take away hunters' guns and ammo. But with pro-gun Democrats a powerful force in Congress, it's already pretty clear there will be no messing with Americans' right to bear arms." ...

"The NRA's Cox said his group is gearing up to fight a new assault weapons ban, noting that ... Attorney General Eric Holder recently linked the proliferation of military-style weapons to the violence along the Mexican border. ..."

"But he said the NRA is also prepared to work with Democrats ... to pass legislation making it easier to flag prospective gun buyers with a history of mental problems."

Baucus, Tester Tell Holder to Stay Away from Guns
Submitted by: Bruce Krafft

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"Further proof that renewing the assault-weapons ban isn't going to happen. Montana Sens. Max Baucus and Jon Tester have sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder emphasizing that neither would support reinstating the gun law. Several of their Democratic colleagues, including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, have also said they would oppose legislation reviving the 1994 ban."

"The letter to Holder from Montana's U.S. senators:"

"Dear Attorney General Holder:"

"... We oppose reinstating the ban on the sale of assault weapons, and we call on the Department of Justice to enforce existing laws before it considers imposing any new restrictions on gun ownership." ...

IL: Illinois arguing over concealed carry permits-Sheriff's say joining 48 other states in allowing would cut crime
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... "Illinois is one of two states where carrying concealed weapons is banned outright ... But the Land of Lincoln soon could be joining 48 other states where the procedure is regulated but allowed."

"'I think it will reduce crime,' St. Clair County Sheriff Mearl Justus, [said]. He said he used to oppose concealed carry permits, but now supports the idea." ...

"Tom Mannard, of the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence, told the paper that he would expect problems with increased violence even though that hasn't been the experience in other states where concealed carry is allowed."

"'We haven't seen mayhem in the street � that doesn't mean the potential isn't there,' he said." ...
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KABA Note: Tom, It'll be all right, really, the sky won't fall.

SC: The Parker Gun Bill
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"Steve Parker is a name you should get to know and remember."

"Parker serves in the South Carolina House as a representative from Spartanburg County, and his work on behalf of citizens' rights, common sense, and fiscal responsibility is worth noting." ...

"This is Parker's freshman term ... he is still learning his way around the capitol. But this is an important first step in gauging the direction in which Parker will attempt to take the state, and we can be encouraged by it."

"The law that the bill seeks to amend allows citizens to carry or 'stow' their guns in a glove compartment, console, trunk, a closed container, or in the luggage compartment of a vehicle. H. 3298 would add the phrase, 'or stowed under a seat.'" ...

OR: House Committee to Hear Pro Gun Bills
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"The House Judiciary Committee will be hearing three pro-gun bills on March 10th at 1 pm.The bills, with links to their text, are listed below."

"Please contact the committee and urge their support for all three." ...

"HB 2644 - Exempts transferor of firearm from performing criminal history record check if purchaser or recipient has concealed handgun license."

"HB 2645 Requires Department of State Police to destroy records obtained during criminal records check within 24 hours of approval for qualified firearms purchases."

"HB 2727- Prohibits public body from releasing information that can be used to identify holder of or applicant for concealed handgun license." ...

NJ: Handgun-control measure fails in N.J.
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"The push to make New Jersey the fourth state with a one-handgun-per-month buying limit has stalled in the state Senate in the face of opposition from rural Democrats and a wall of Republicans."

"Three South Jersey Democrats from rural areas bucked their party to vote against the plan, leaving it one vote shy of reaching Gov. Corzine, who has said he would sign the bill into law."

"Twenty Senate Democrats supported the plan, with 21 votes needed for final passage. Every Senate Republican stood against the bill or did not vote." ...

WI: Local NRA Member Opposes Proposed Handgun Fee Increase
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"It may become more expensive for Wisconsinites to buy a handgun, if Gov. Jim Doyle has his way."

"The Governor's budget calls for raising the background check fee when purchasing handguns from $8 to $30."

"The State Department of Justice asked Doyle to raise the fee to $13, but the Governor took it further."

"A local board member of the National Rifle Association is disappointed."

"'The NRA sees this as a tax by the anti-gun Governor as a proposal to making it more difficult for people to lawfully obtain a handgun,' said Buster Bachhuber."

"Bachhuber says no one is opposed to background checks in general, but the fee increase is like stealing money and putting it into the government's pocket." ...

OK: Senate passes employee gun bill
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"Private employers would be prohibited from asking applicants if they own a gun by Senate Bill 793 ..."

"An employer who asks an applicant for any information about whether the applicant owns or possesses a firearm would be subject to a $1,000 fine and/or 90 days in the county jail. 'So an employer could be put in jail if they ask during the interview process?' asked state Sen. Tom Adelson, D-Tulsa, who cast the lone vote against the measure. 'Is there an exception if a person has a history of crime, and they�re trying to assess if that person is a threat to other employees? If someone has 20 guns, I'm not sure if I want to hire that person.'" ...
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Submitter's Note: I've stopped counting, but I know I have at least that many. Why does 20 make me any more dangerous than two?

VA: Restaurant Ban Repeal
Submitted by: Bruce Krafft

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"Governor Kaine is in a very interesting position on the restaurant ban repeal this year."

"Last year he vetoed a restaurant ban repeal that would have allowed CHP holders to carry concealed as long as they didn't drink. However, the Governor then turned around and signed another bill into law that allowed off-duty, untrained, Commonwealth Attorneys to carry concealed in restaurants that serve alcoholic beverages and even drink!"

"While the Governor denied that Commonwealth Attorneys would be able to carry concealed in restaurants, the law was clear - they could."

"The Attorney General agreed with VCDL and so did all the other attorneys I consulted with." ...

VA: Domestic violence, guns shouldn't mix
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"... Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court helped clarify the issue for other states."

"The justices, in a 7-2 decision, upheld a federal law[sic] designed to keep firearms out of the hands of people convicted of misdemeanor charges related to [domestic] violence ..." ...

"The high court's ruling centered on a case involving a West Virginia man convicted of committing battery against his wife in 1994. A decade later, he was charged and convicted of a weapons violation after police found a gun ... at his house."

"The U.S. Court of Appeals ... threw out the firearms conviction, stating that the 1994 conviction wasn't a bar to gun ownership for the man because the misdemeanor charge didn't specify domestic violence." ...

LA: Lawmaker wants to allow guns on college campuses
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"College students, faculty and employees who are licensed to carry concealed handguns should be able to tote them on their campuses, where they are now banned, according to a bill filed Monday by Rep. Ernest Wooton ..."

"The measure is identical to one Wooton abandoned on the House floor last year after getting the House committee he chairs to approve it 11-3. Wooton said last year he counted 46 votes of support, seven shy of what was needed and withdrew the bill in the last stages of the session."

"Wooton served notice at that time he would bring the bill back at every session as long as he is in the Legislature."

"And as last year, college and university officials are lining up against Wooton's House Bill 27." ...

Disarming CCW carriers (forum discussion)
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... "I am a civilian with valid CCW license." ...

"The thought of being removed from my vehicle and thrown over the hood of my car while my 6 year old looks on is terrifying. Officers here have stated they 'don't care' about the civilian's feelings, they will do whatever they choose."

"Would you do the same to my wife?"

"To what extent will you go? When do my rights, or dignity, end and your power begin...for a traffic stop?" ...

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"If you get disarmed, deal with it. You will get your gun back when the stop is done and over with. No harm, no fowl. You can be away from your gun for the 15 minutes you are issued a citation. So sorry if you feel that infringes on your holy second amendment right."

"Its for officer safety and for yours. Deal." ...

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FULL TEXT BELOW: Authorities say Eustis, Fla. police officer Dan NeSmith used his duty Taser's stun function on a 15-year-old at a party at his home where alcohol was served. The 22-year-old has since suspended from duty. ------- KABA Note: Interesting pranks you guys play there in Florida.

OH: 2009 Attorney General Summary on Concealed Carry: Record year for Ohio concealed handgun licenses
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"The Ohio Attorney General ... has released the concealed handgun license (CHL) statistics for the fourth quarter of 2008 and the year-end report ... Just as we have seen a spike in demand for guns, we see a strong surge in concealed carry applications from people who want to carry a concealed weapon (CCW)."

"The fourth quarter has generally been a good quarter for licenses issued, but demand in the waning months of 2008 was stronger than anyone expected. The 10,668 regular licenses issued was an unprecedented 111% increase over the same period a year earlier. There were more licenses issued in the last three months of 2008 than the last quarter of 2006 and 2007 combined. ..." ...

Canada: Man accused of beheading on bus pleads not guilty
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"A man accused of beheading and cannibalizing a fellow passenger on a Greyhound bus in Canada apologized to police when he was arrested and begged officers to kill him. The details emerged Tuesday as Vince Li pleaded not guilty at the start of his murder trial." ...

"The Chinese immigrant is accused of the second-degree murder last summer of Tim McLean, a 22-year-old carnival worker who was killed in what passengers described as a random, horrific attack." ...

"Three dozen passengers were aboard the bus as it traveled ... Witnesses said Li attacked McLean unprovoked, stabbing him dozens of times." ...
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KABA Note: Well thank goodness none of them had a gun! Someone might have gotten hurt.