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NH: AG's office reports man acted in self-defense in Hampton accidental death Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A man acted in self-defense and won't face charges in the accidental death of a man who attacked him, the New Hampshire attorney general's office said in a report released Thursday.

FL: Most of Us Were Born at Night - But It Wasn't LAST NIGHT
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While THE TRACE, another Bloomberg creation, is touting a bogus study that attempts to claim guns are used more in suicides than for self defense, facts show otherwise.

According to data from an extensive study by Dr. Gary Kleck, Professor of Criminology at Florida State University, a firearm is used in self-defense approximately 2 million times a year. Don't believe Dr. Kleck? Even the very liberal, anti-gun CDC apparently admits to over 1 million self-defense uses of a firearm a year.

The Beginner�s Guide to Concealed Carry
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The notion that people are ultimately the ones who are responsible for their safety is starting to take hold once again in this country. Americans are fortunate to have some of the best-trained law enforcement officers in the world protecting them. The problem is, none of us have one of those officers assigned to us 24 hours a day. Because of this reality, the concealed carry of a handgun is becoming more prevalent. More states are enacting laws to support it, some�with what�s called Constitutional Carry�even allow it without a permit.

TX: Gun Store Opens Drive-Thru Amid Pandemic Demand
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�It�s been overwhelming,� said Crosshairs Texas co-owner Troy Michalik. �I cannot tell you a number of absolute first-time gun buyers that have been in the store, looking for some sort of self-protection.�

�Just background checks alone, matched with what the ATF and FBI were saying about their crisis, is trying to keep up,� added Devon Michalik, Crosshairs Texas co-owner.

The couple quickly learned they needed to improvise how they do business.

VA: Gun rights groups sue over closure of gun ranges in Virginia Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Gun rights organizations are suing over the closure of indoor gun ranges in Virginia. Gun Owners of America and the Virginia Citizens Defense League are seeking a temporary injunction against Governor Ralph Northam to reopen indoor gun ranges across the state. The complaint lists Northam and Gary Settle, Superintendent of the Virginia State Police, as defendants in the case.

GA: SAF Sues Georgia County, Judge Asserting Deprivation of Rights Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Second Amendment Foundation and Firearms Policy Coalition today filed suit in federal district court in Georgia, in a case alleging Cherokee County and Probate Court Judge Keith Wood have violated the constitutional rights of citizens by ordering that the county would not accept applications for Weapons Carry Licenses during the coronavirus outbreak.

Where Should You Carry Your Reload? Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The process of becoming a concealed carrier is far more complex than merely obtaining a concealed-carry license (where required). Once that is accomplished, one must then decide what handgun type�revolver or semi-automatic�will be carried. Then the caliber has to be chosen, and then what ammunition to use.

NJ: Murphy broke his promise to the people, violated the Bill of Rights
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Frank Pallotta, the Republican candidate in the 5th congressional district, issued the following statement regarding Governor Phil Murphy�s nationally broadcasted interview last evening with Tucker Carlson:

�When asked on what authority did he act to nullify portions of the Bill of Rights � specifically the arrests of 15 congregants for worshipping at a synagogue, Governor Phil Murphy said: �That�s above my pay grade�.� and �I wasn�t thinking of the Bill of Rights when we did this.�

Below the Radar: The Urban Progress Act of 2020
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HR 6318, The Urban Progress Act, introduced by Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL), is one of those omnibus bills. The good news is, it�s been recently introduced, and with the text online, we can locate the problematic aspects of this bill, and expose them to the disinfectant of sunlight.

One thing to note: This bill has been referred to nine committees. In addition to the House Judiciary Committee, eight others will get a bite at this bill. That�s a lot of chefs in the kitchen. But one portion should be of particular note: Title III, titled �Common Sense Gun Violence Prevention.�

GA: Gun-Toting Attorney Files 2 New Lawsuits to Challenge Georgia's License Carry Law
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The general counsel of a Georgia organization dedicated to unfettered gun rights has filed two more lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the state�s weapons carry law.

While U.S. District Judge Steve Jones ponders Dawsonville attorney John Monroe�s effort on behalf of a member of GeorgiaCarry.Org to suspend a state law requiring a license to carry a handgun in public, Monroe on Thursday filed a second federal lawsuit seeking to permanently bar enforcement of that law as a Second Amendment infringement.

KY: General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
On April 15th, the Kentucky General Assembly adjourned sine die from its 2020 session. During this session, anti-gun legislators attempted to push bills to allow for Second Amendment rights to be revoked and firearms to be seized without due process. NRA members and Second Amendment supporters ensured that these bills were soundly defeated.

MI: Michigan Residents Sue Governor Whitmer Over Coronavirus Pandemic Orders Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
One lawsuit says the order amounts to an unconstitutional taking, while the other says the closing of gun shops violates the Second Amendment right to bear arms. Whitmer is among several state governors, including both Democrats and Republicans, who have in some public opinion polls received high marks for their responses to the pandemic.

CA: California AG Served With Demand Over Unlawful Regulation Delaying Gun Purchases
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Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) attorney and Director of Legal Policy, Matthew Larosiere, served California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, the Department of Justice, and DOJ Bureau of Firearms Chief, Brent Orick, with a pre-litigation demand letter over an unlawful regulation delaying gun and ammunition transfers. The pre-litigation demand can be accessed from FPC�s website, FPCLegal.org.

The demand was joined by Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), California Gun Rights Foundation (CGF), California Association of Federal Firearms Licensees (CAL-FFL), and Firearms Policy Foundation.

CA: California�s top cop defends extraordinary virus shutdowns
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What would normally be broad constitutional protections for freedoms of assembly, religion � even buying guns � have their limits when they endanger others during the coronavirus pandemic, California�s top law enforcement officer said in an interview.

The state has been sued over all three during its shutdown as government officials pick winners and losers in deciding which businesses and activities can operate and which can't.

Taurus G3 Review
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Over the last few years Taurus has been in the process of revamping its striker-fired pistol lineup, a process that began with the G2 and continued with the G2c. Compared to previous models, the G2�s improved ergonomics, build quality and reliability paved a way for Taurus guns to come, and when Taurus wanted a new full-size striker-fired pistol, it already had a successful platform in place. Enter the G3.

NJ: New Jersey�s Top Cop: Second Amendment Not Essential
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Colonel Patrick Callahan is the highest-ranking police officer in the State of New Jersey. Watch our video where Colonel Patrick Callahan agrees that the Second Amendment is not essential and supported the closure of gun stores and ranges.

Under New Jersey's Governor, Murphy�s executive order Colonel Patrick Callahan has the authority to reopen gun stores and ranges so citizens have the ability to protect themselves and learn firearm safety, while also respecting social distancing and health guidelines from State and Federal officials.

Government Releasing Prisoners While Trying To Restrict The Second Amendment Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to dominate our nation�s headlines and the concerns of most Americans. In the pro-Second Amendment community, we�ve watched a seemingly never-ending deluge of developments that could, or would, have an impact on our right to keep and bear arms. And, of course, that means a potential impact on our right to self-defense.

MA: National gun groups sues Mass. over shop closings
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A national gun rights group has filed a federal lawsuit against Attorney General Maura Healey and Governor Charlie Baker in an effort to allow firearms dealers to reopen during the COVID-19 crisis, the organization announced Thursday.

The Gun Owners of America, based in Virginia, joined more than a dozen other gun stores and manufacturers in suing Baker and Healey, claiming their Second Amendment rights have been violated and their businesses are suffering �immediate, irreparable, injuries,� according to the lawsuit.