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KABA: More Self-Defense Gun Stories
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Responsible gun owners defended themselves, but you didn't see it in the news. Instructor Tiffany Johnson joins host Rob Morse to talk about four recent examples.

-Are you armed at home? You and your wife are home at 9 in the evening on a Saturday night.

-Do you have a firearm nearby at night when you sleep? It is after midnight when you hear a group of men and beating on your front door.

-Are you armed at work in the middle of the day? You�re behind the counter at a pawn and gun shop.

-Are you armed at home? You�re a 79 year old grandmother and are home alone.

These gun owners survived a lethal threat. What would you do in these situations? Text and podcast available at the link. (25 minute audio)

The Molon Labe Flag: From the Ancient Spartan Battle of Thermopylae to Modern Liberty
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While it has deep roots in the very beginnings of the Western notion of liberty, the Molon Labe flag was likely never flown by the earliest patriots. In fact, the main reason it resonates today is for its history as a militant stance against tyrants � Persian tyrants to be exact. �Molon labe� is a phrase that began during the Persian War, when the Persian Empire (then the biggest power in the world) was looking to expand from Asia into Europe. As an attempt to conquer the Greek City States, Darius of Persia sent his emissaries on a quest for a token tribute � �earth and water� � and almost all complied except one. Sparta told the Persians where to go using the laconic phrase, �dig it out for yourself.�

MS: Mississippi Girls Killed Mother in Self-Defense
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A defense lawyer suggested Tuesday that two Mississippi girls killed their mother in self-defense and that sheriff�s deputies may have questioned them improperly. �I can tell you that I anticipate my client and her sister are both going to be defended on a theory of self-defense,� lawyer Greg Malta told reporters following a hearing for the 14-year-old defendant. She�s charged with murder in the Jan. 4 death of her mother, Ericka Hall, near Magnolia, just north of the Louisiana state line.

At Home and at Work, More Self-Defense Gun Stories Submitted by: David WIlliamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Here is the news you won't get from the mainstream media. Again this week, responsible gun owners defend themselves and the people they love. Self-defense instructor Tiffany Johnson joins the Self Defense Gun Stories Podcast to look at four new examples. Were these gun owners lucky, or did they have a plan and training? What can we learn from their experience? Listen and find out.

TX: Man Shoots Woman in Self-Defense After Being Pepper Sprayed, Police Say Submitted by: David WIlliamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Corpus Christi police are investigating a shooting on the 5900 block of Weber that sent one woman to the hospital. According to police, it was around 10 p.m. Monday when two women and two of their friends knocked on a man's door asking for money. The man opened the door and refused to give money, and the woman pepper sprayed him. In self-defense, the man shot one of the women.

SC: Judge Denies Plea for Myrtle Beach Man in 'Stand Your Ground' Hearing Submitted by: David WIlliamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Back in 2016, Calvin Ford was arrested and charged with two counts of murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime and felon in possession of a firearm in Myrtle Beach. Damien Alston, 26, and Jamal Burgess, 27, were both killed after an altercation involving Ford.

GA: Understanding the Stand Your Ground Bills Before Acting Out Submitted by: David WIlliamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
After recent violent incidents in Dougherty County, District Attorney Greg Edwards wants to ensure you understand your rights with the Stand Your Ground Law. Edwards said deadly force can be used to defend yourself, especially using the Castle Doctrine. The doctrine states you can defend yourself in your home from invasions and not have to refrain from using deadly force in self-defense.

A Grandfather Died Playing Pok�mon Go. Now the Security Guard Who Shot Him is Headed to Prison.
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Playing Pok�mon Go was supposed to be a way for Jiansheng Chen to connect with his grandchildren. On Jan. 26, 2017, the 60-year-old left Royal China, the restaurant his family owns in Chesapeake, Va., and headed to the community clubhouse in the suburban River Walk neighborhood. Located about half a mile from his house in the winding subdivision, it was well known to local Pok�mon Go players as a �gym� where they could score extra points by competing in virtual battles. According to prosecutors, Chen was sitting by himself outside the building in his blue minivan about 11 p.m. when Johnathan Cromwell, 21, a security guard, pulled up and confronted him about trespassing after hours. Chen put the car in reverse.

WV: Senate Judiciary Committee Rejects Campus Carry Submitted by: David WIlliamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The campus carry bill, House Bill 2519, suffered a possibly fatal blow Tuesday when the Senate Judiciary Committee voted it down 7-9. Two Republicans joined with seven Democrats in voting against the measure. Senators still could move to have the vote reconsidered or have it discharged from committee, but Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, said he doesn�t expect that to happen.

WI: Double Shooting That Killed One Ruled Justifiable Submitted by: David WIlliamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A double shooting on Milwaukee's north side in which one man was killed and another wounded was committed in self defense, Milwaukee police said Tuesday. Quadir L. Black, 37, was fatally shot shortly before 3 a.m. Thursday in the 2400 block of West Medford Avenue, police said.

Red, white & blueprint: US Biathlon forms Plan to Close Gap
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The leader of the U.S. biathlon program sat down for a recent dinner at a bar in Park City, Utah, when he happened to glance at the television. There, on the screen, was a biathlon competition . On TV. In a bar. In America. �I�ve waited,� CEO Max Cobb said, �30 years for that moment.�

One day soon, Cobb envisions something even greater: The U.S. leading the charge in a sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.

To achieve that, Cobb, who�s been with the program since 1989, and his staff initiated a blueprint aimed at capturing the country�s first Olympic biathlon medal.

WA: Bill to Ban Manufacturing of �Ghost Guns� Passes State House
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The Washington State House of Representatives passed Attorney General Bob Ferguson�s legislation to prohibit the manufacturing of untraceable, undetectable 3D printed guns on Monday. House Bill 1739 would prohibit �a person from knowingly or recklessly allowing, facilitating, aiding, or abetting the manufacture or assembly of an undetectable firearm or untraceable firearm if he or she: (1) Is ineligible to possess a firearm; or (2) Has signed a valid voluntary waiver of firearm rights that has not been revoked.� Click here to read more.

ID: Bill would Let Young Adults Carry Concealed Guns in Cities
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A measure that would allow 18- to 20-year-olds to carry a concealed weapon without a permit throughout Idaho has moved forward in the Legislature. People 21 and older already have that right in Idaho. But that law, passed in 2016, excluded 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying a concealed handgun within the limits of any city unless they have a conceal carry permit. Under the legislation, that exception would go away.

More Women Buying Guns for Empowerment
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The New American published an article last August citing the latest report from the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) showing that nearly two million Americans obtained their concealed-carry permits in 2016, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down. The article observed that most of the growth in gun ownership is taking place among women and minorities, partly because of concerns about personal safety.

NY: Police Officer Charged with illegally Making, Selling Guns
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A police officer with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection has been arrested on charges of manufacturing guns at his upstate home and selling them to motorcycle gang members.

Thirty-eight-year-old Gregg Marinelli is also charged with tipping off a suspect in a major drug investigation, state police and the Orange County district attorney's office said.

Police say Marinelli assembled dozens of handguns and assault rifles and sold them to "individuals who are legally barred from possessing such weapons" including members of outlaw motorcycle clubs. Many of the guns Marinelli sold had no serial numbers and would be difficult to trace, authorities said.

NM: Do�a Ana County is not a "Second Amendment Sanctuary," Sheriff Says Submitted by: David WIlliamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are 2 comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
In an interview with ABC-7, Do�a Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart said she supports background checks on firearm sales, in opposition with multiple New Mexico Sheriffs. "It's an investigative tool," Sheriff Stewart said. "That's the way I see universal background checks for non-licensed firearm dealers."

CO: Moffat County Joins Fight Against Gun Bill in Denver Submitted by: David WIlliamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Moffat County is now officially a �sanctuary county,� at least for the purposes of protecting Second Amendment rights. On Tuesday morning, March 5, the Moffat County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution declaring it will not support an attempt by Colorado's Legislature to curb Second Amendment rights in any way.

NY: Even Stricter Gun Control could be Coming to New York Submitted by: David WIlliamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are 2 comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
New York gun owners could soon be required to lock up their guns whenever someone younger than 16 is home. A bill passed the New York legislature on March 4th. It makes it a misdemeanor to not put your firearms in a gun safe or put a physical lock on it.

WA: AG Ferguson Responds to Questions About Gun Control Initiative
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Attorney General Bob Ferguson released a �Frequently Asked Questions� document on Initiative 1639 on March 4, sending letters to all 39 sheriffs across the state. In his letter, Ferguson highlights examples of misunderstandings from news reports. The FAQ document addresses points he says caused confusion. Washington state residents approved the initiative by a vote of nearly 60 percent last November.

NH: Opposing Sides Clash On Proposed New Hampshire 'Red Flag' Gun Law
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A New Hampshire House committee hearing Tuesday grew contentious as opposing sides debated the proposed "Red Flag" law, which would allow for the removal of firearms from those deemed at risk of harming themselves or others.
House Bill 687 would enable family members and law enforcement to petition the court for temporary removal of guns. Opponents not only criticized the proposal, which they said infringes on their Second Amendment rights, diminishes due process and has the potential for abuse, but also protested that the hearing was moved to the Representatives' Hall, which the House has designated a gun-free zone.

CO: Mesa County Sheriff, Others, Say "no" to "Red Flag Bill" Submitted by: David WIlliamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Mesa County Sheriff Matt Lewis is standing firm against a gun bill making its way through the state capitol. It would allow family members and law enforcement to take away guns from someone who poses a significant risk to themselves or others. It's called the "red flag bill.�

Knife Rights Supports NRA-ILA With Exquisite Dagger
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Lady Liberty's Steel III: Isabel�Freedom's Web, a one-of-a-kind 19.75" Damascus dagger by American Bladesmith Society Master Bladesmith V�ronique Laurent, will be auctioned off at the National Rifle Association's 13th Annual NRA Women's Leadership Forum (WLF) Luncheon and Auction during the 2019 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Indianapolis, Ind.. The knife will be offered courtesy of Knife Rights, a knife advocacy organization similar in purpose to NRA.

IL: 2 dead, 15 Wounded in City Gun Violence This Weekend
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Seventeen people have been shot in Chicago over the weekend, six of whom were wounded in a single shooting at a South Side bar. Gunfire erupted at 3:43 a.m. inside the private lounge, located in the 2900 block of East 79th Street in the South Shore neighborhood, Chicago police said. Witnesses told investigators they were dancing at the club when shots rang out and people fell to the floor, police said. A 24-year-old woman told detectives she heard gunshots before feeling a bullet rip through her leg.

Grassroots Illinois Protests Growing Against Gun Control
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Illinois gun owners and rights activists are fired up, protesting proposed gun control legislation that would outlaw so-called �assault weapons,� according to one of the state�s leading Second Amendment advocates, who says it�s part of the �sanctuary� movement, and it�s gathering momentum.

According to the Belleville News-Democrat, there are currently 26 counties in the state that consider themselves �Second Amendment sanctuaries.�

AR: Bill Clarifies State Law to Ban Guns from Arkansans Convicted of Domestic Violence Submitted by: David WIlliamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A new bill would ban Arkansans convicted of domestic violence from owning or possessing a gun under state law. The prohibition already exists under federal law. HB 1655 is a bipartisan push to fix this gray area. St. Rep. Nicole Clowney, D-Fayetteville, said a prosecutor of domestic violence cases came to her with the idea.

CCW Training: Are We Practicing the Wrong Skills? Submitted by: David WIlliamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Over the last couple years, I�ve started paying more attention to the skills we practice ostensibly in relation to using a handgun for self-defense and their actual frequency of use in reality. Conversely, there are skills that frequently show up in defensive encounters that are, unfortunately, almost never practiced.

CO: Weld County May Join Others As 'Second Amendment Sanctuary' Submitted by: David WIlliamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Weld County may soon join three other Colorado counties in declaring themselves �Second Amendment sanctuaries.� The move is meant to send a clear message to Democratic lawmakers: Our county sheriffs will not have to enforce Colorado�s proposed �red flag� bill. That bill would make it easier for courts to temporarily remove guns from people deemed a danger to themselves or others.

'Second Amendment Sanctuaries' a Growing Phenomenon Submitted by: David WIlliamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Taking a page from the liberal playbook on illegal aliens, several blue-state counties are declaring themselves to be "Second Amendment sanctuaries" where they refuse to enforce gun laws they feel infringe on a citizen's Second Amendment rights.

CO: Kiowa County Resolution: Declaring Kiowa County to be a Second Amendment sanctuary county Submitted by: David WIlliamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Here is a interesting look at the complete text of an official resolution illustrating how Kiowa County in Colorado achieved Second Amendment sanctuary status.

IL: Lake County Sheriff To Crack Down On Revoked Firearm Licenses Submitted by: David WIlliamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Lake County Sheriff�s Office has announced plans to increase enforcement of Firearm Owners Identification card revocations. When the sheriff�s office is notified of a FOID card revocation in Lake County, a team of detectives will be sent out to try to get the person�s card and guns, as well as his or her concealed carry permit, if necessary.