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"... Locke postulated that governments exist by the consent of the people in order to protect the rights of the people, and therefore, governments that fail to do so can be resisted and replaced with new governments."
"This natural logic is what prompted the people in the Mexican state of Michoacan to stand up and take up arms against a drug cartel Los Caballeros Templarios � the Knights Templar � in a nation that does not respect the people's right to keep and bear arms..." ...
"In Mexico, it is illegal for citizens to bear most firearms, but the Knights Templar wreaked such havoc in Michoacan, that self-defense groups arose and adamantly declared their right to protect themselves and their communities ..." ... |
North Korea criticizes U.S. for insufficiently oppressive gun laws
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"Americans are accustomed to snide criticism from abroad of America's gun culture ... In many cases, gun rights advocates in this country should be glad of such criticism, coming as it does from places where the governments and their lapdog media can best honor us only with their vitriolic condemnation. It is praise from such creatures that would be reason for shame."
"So when paragons of human rights like China and Iran join with domestic gun ban zealots in denouncing Americans and our gun culture, we should take pride in the fact ... But even the contempt and loathing of China and Iran is not as great an honor as a hit piece in North Korea's state-run 'news' agency ..." ... |
Playground Photo Reignites Gun Control Debate
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... "This is exactly what another law enforcement official from Wisconsin said had to happen all across the country to accelerate the process of repealing and neutering the more than 20,000 laws at the local, municipal and state levels that no longer reflect recent Supreme Court decisions. Sheriff David Clarke of Milwaukee County spoke at the recent convention of the National Rifle Association where he reviewed what is becoming more and more common knowledge among concerned citizens:" ... |
New from Laserlyte: TGL UTA-YY Laser for GLOCK 42
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"Lots of people think no pocket gun is complete without a laser pointing device. Face it, small pistols, whether they�re semi-autos or wheel guns have, at best, rudimentary sights. Now LaserLyte is out with their bolt-on contribution to GLOCK�s most pocketable personal pistol, the G42. And you�ll be able to get a free alternate housing later this year to make the new zapper fit a GLOCK 26 or 27, too. Press release after the jump . . ." ... |
The Robust AK
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"The robust design of the Kalashnikov platform lends to the fact it is still in use today on the battlefield (Namely in the hands of our enemies). This type of rifle will be fielded for years to come. Why? Simply put, it works. Now I�m not here to start a platform debate, let�s put that aside and look at the merits of the AK platform." ... |
Gear Review: Safariland 5198 Open Top Concealment Holster
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"Many new shooters taking the step into the world of action shooting end up starting with a lower end holster. As ubiquitous as the spent brass casings swept to the side of the range are the Fobus, Blade Tech Revolutions, Blackhawk SERPAs and sadly, yes, even some nylon holsters hardly worthy of the designation 'holster'. Generally, the folks who stick with competitive shooting will end up with a purpose-built competition holster running $60-80, usually something made by BladeTech, CompTac or a whole host of smaller kydex shops. The 5198 represents Safariland�s entry into the world of high value holsters, and it should be given some serious consideration for new and seasoned shooters alike . . ." ... |
Gross hypocrisy: Brady Campaign head talks gun control with armed security
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"Monday evening�s Town Hall Seattle forum featuring top local and national spokesmen for gun control might better have been a discussion about world-class hypocrisy, since a sign on the door advised that guns were prohibited, and yet the anti-gunners were protected by armed security."
"Headlining the event was Brady Campaign President Dan Gross and Washington CeaseFire President Ralph Fascitelli. Town Hall Seattle had a sign in the glass door stating 'No firearms allowed in the building. ...' Inside was a visibly armed security guard."
"It amounts to an acknowledgement that what Wayne LaPierre ... said 18 months ago is true. 'The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun,' ..." ... |
NE: Fencing Team Banned from North Dakota State University Because of "Weapons Policy"
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"Fencing, an Olympic sport sponsored by more than 30 NCAA schools, involves two athletes engaging in what is effectively a sword fight with a foil, saber, or �p�e. The equipment is blunted and does not have any actual blades or sharp tips. Unfortunately, for the newly-formed club fencing team at North Dakota State University, fencing equipment counts as a weapon, and the club has been barred from practicing on campus."
"Naturally, the club members and their coach are not thrilled about this decision:" ... |
�Suppressors Enable Poaching� Claim Debunked
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"'Last week, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Board voted unanimously to allow hunting with silencers in the state,' al.com reports. There�s a lot of joy in Mudtown � and a lot of people who still don�t know what suppressors can and cannot do . . .""The effectiveness of a silencer depends greatly on the gun and the type of ammunition. While the silencer suppresses the explosion of the powder, it does nothing for the sound of a bullet breaking the sound barrier ..." "... Suffice it to say, the article does a good job of dealing with the commonly held view that a suppressor is to poaching what a door jimmy is to car theft." ... |
Daily Digest: Like A Thief In The Night Edition
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"The Montgomery (AL) Advertiser wants people to know that gun makers are moving, and one of the major criteria when selecting new sites is support of the Second Amendment. Remington is building a $110 million plant in Huntsville, one of 19 states in which the company has facilities. Their largest plant is in Ilion, NY, where the SAFE Act bans the ownership of the very AR-15 rifles that are made there. ... Beretta USA is also expanding in gun-friendly areas, announcing the construction of a $45 million plant in Gallatin, TN in January. In case you�re searching for one, according to the article, Beretta manufactures the elusive .9mm pistol for the US military. Other companies that have moved . . ." ... |
MI: Detroit Thugs Shoot Grandma Three Times � Seconds Later, They Learn Why Her Nickname Is Now �Rambo�
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"A pair of Detroit thugs obviously had no idea who they were messing with when they targeted Paris Ainsworth ..."
"Ainsworth had just arrived home ... on Saturday night when she noticed two men moving closer to her as she was preparing to exit her car. Sensing possible danger, she pulled out her .45 caliber handgun and put it in her pocket. She got her concealed carry permit about two years ago."
"As it turned out, Ainsworth�s gut feeling about the men was correct."
"One of the men reportedly told her, 'Don�t pull it,' and then started shooting. Ainsworth was reportedly shot three times in the side and once in the hand. The woman then pulled her .45 and started blasting away at the violent thugs." ... |
36,007 REASONS TO OWN A GUN: Obama administration releases illegal alien criminals awaiting deportation hearings�
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"The Obama regime in Washington has released more than 36,000 illegal alien convicted criminals who were facing deportation hearings. These individuals aren�t nice people, not by a long shot. They each have criminal convictions � including scores (nearly 200, actually) murderers, hundreds of rapists and child molesters, over three hundred kidnappers and� well, you get the idea."
"Using the same tired old refrain from supporters of amnesty for illegals, Obama seems to think America needs these illegal alien convicted criminals in our society to kill, rape and victimize the Americans that Americans won�t kill, rape and victimize." ... |
PA: PA-12: Hugya Boasts NRA endorsement
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"Democratic candidate for Congress John Hugya has just netted a seemingly odd endorsement: the NRA."
"The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund officially endorsed Hugya, a former Chief of Staff for Rep. John Murtha and a Korean War veteran, in his bid for the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania�s 12th Congressional District."
"The NRA supporting a Democratic candidate could certainly broaden Hugya�s appeal to right-leaning voters, considering an NRA endorsement is usually given to more conservative candidates." ... |
IA: NRA Endorses Jodi Ernst For U.S. Senate In Iowa
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"The National Rifle Association (NRA) endorsed Jodi Ernst for U.S. Senate in Iowa on Tuesday, USA TODAY reported."
"'Joni Ernst has consistently opposed all attempts to restrict gun rights and has been a true friend of the Second Amendment,' said Chris W. Cox, chairman of the NRA's Political Victory Fund."
"The pro-gun group also gave Ernst an 'A' rating." ...
"If Nebraska's Deb Fischer can see through the bull in Washington, then Iowa's Joni Ernst can help her cut through the pork. ... As a concealed weapon license holder, she will fight to defend our Second Amendment rights - the NRA has given her an 'A' rating,' Palin wrote." ... |
CT: New Poll, Same Result: Malloy, Foley Tied for CT Governor
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"In Connecticut, the gubernatorial race in November appears to be all about name recognition, not about a candidates� views on gun ownership. Not a surprise in a state where just less than 20% of residents own firearms according to old poll data. The latest Quinnipiac poll shows the 2014 race to be a rehash of the 2010 race with incumbent Governor Malloy potentially facing off against his 2010 challenger, Tom Foley. The two men are in a dead heat tied at 43% each . . ." ... |
OK: Legislature overwhelmingly overrides gun law veto
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"Thursday the Oklahoma Senate voted unanimously to override Gov. Mary Fallin�s veto of House Bill 2461, which Fallin struck down on April 29."
"'Oklahomans are staunch advocates of the second amendment. The Senate�s unanimous vote reflects the will of Oklahoma citizens ...' said Pres. Pro Tem Brian Bingman ..."
"The Senate and House each overwhelmingly approved the override of Fallin�s veto. The legislators action ... pushes HB 2461 to become state law on Nov. 1, 2014." ...
"The bill, as passed, requires that a Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO) sign applications for the transfer of any item regulated by the National Firearms Act within 15 days if the applicant is not prohibited by law from receiving the item." ... |
MO: Debate over penalties may stall Missouri bill to nullify federal gun laws
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"A measure to declare federal gun regulations unconstitutional in the state of Missouri was again approved by the House but may not come up again in the Senate for final approval."
"The bill ... would allow Missouri residents to sue law enforcement officers for enforcing any federal gun laws that infringe on Second Amendment rights, among other firearms-related provisions."
"Critics of the measure have charged it is unconstitutional and would nullify all federal gun laws in the state."
"The Senate-passed version included a penalty provision for state or local officers enforcing gun regulations that were found to violate a Missouri citizen�s Second Amendment rights. ..." ... |
Supreme Court Side-Steps Second Amendment Again
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"Once again, the US Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal in a case concerning the Second Amendment and bearing arms for self-defense outside the home."
"On Monday May 5 2014, without comment, the Court rejected the case of Drake, et al. v. Jerejian."
"The case challenged New Jersey�s law regarding concealed carry.
Under that law, a person applying for a license to carry a concealed firearm must prove a 'justifiable need' to even be considered, and can still be denied at the whim of local law enforcement." ... |
DC concealed-carry case still languishing five years later
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"When the District of Columbia established a total ban on open and concealed carry in 2009, a federal lawsuit was filed that five years later is still in a holding pattern." ...
"Backed by the Second Amendment Foundation and helmed by Alan Gura ... Palmer was heard by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in January 2010." ...
"The District Court Judge who originally heard the case, Judge Henry. H. Kennedy, a Clinton-appointee, retired without ruling on Palmer."
"The Supreme Court then reassigned the case to Senior Judge Frederick Scullin of the U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York. Scullin, a Bush appointee, reheard arguments in 2012 but has yet to issue a ruling." ... |
Guns and Supreme Court: Is Second Amendment a privilege, not a right?
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"The Supreme Court unwisely declined to review Drake v. Jerejian, last week, a case that challenged New Jersey�s discretionary system of concealed-carry permitting."
"By denying review, the Court failed to resolve a nationwide split about the meaning of the Second Amendment."
"Eventually, the Court will have to face the issue and decide if it was serious when it held that the Second Amendment protects an individual�s right to keep and bear arms." ... |
OH: Ethics investigation led to Trumbull chief deputy's resignation
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"Donald Guarino, former chief deputy with the Trumbull County Sheriff�s Office, resigned at the end of 2013 as a result of an investigation that turned up evidence he used his position to aid his son, a deputy."
"Guarino, who oversaw operation of the jail, media relations and projects such as inmate-work programs, retired from the job and agrees not to accept employment with the department in the future, according to a settlement agreement with the Ohio Ethics Commission Guarino signed April 16."
"The agreement says Guarino admits he 'participated extensively in numerous employment matters involving his son,' David Guarino." ... |
PA: Former chief may not be sentenced till 2021
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"It could be 2021 before former Scott Twp. Police Chief James Romano starts serving his sentence for hindering prosecution."
"Lackawanna County President Judge Thomas Munley agreed Monday to defer Mr. Romano�s sentencing until the state confirms that the former chief will receive his pension, a determination that may not be made until Mr. Romano turns 50 in seven years."
"His attorney, Frank Ruggiero, said the State Employees Retirement System typically does not issue decisions before employees come of age to claim pensions, but he would make efforts to secure a decision as soon as possible. If so, sentencing could take place before 2021." ... |
FL: Ex-BSO deputies' pensions suspended after guilty pleas in Rothstein case
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"Fired Broward Sheriff's Office Lt. David Benjamin pleaded guilty to his role in the Scott Rothstein case on Tuesday, admitting that he abused his official power and accepted cash payments and other perks in return."
"Benjamin, 48, of Boca Raton, pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiracy to commit extortion and violate civil rights. He faces up to five years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000 when he is sentenced on July 21."
"Federal prosecutors said Benjamin accepted $185,000 worth of cash, gifts and other perks from Rothstein in exchange for doing what Rothstein wanted while the then-lawyer was operating a $1.4 billion investment fraud out of his law office on Las Olas Boulevard." ... |
MN: State Patrol: Man who brandished gun on I-694 was ATF agent
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"Authorities partly closed a downtown Minneapolis freeway briefly Tuesday morning as they made a �high-risk� traffic stop to detain a motorist who allegedly brandished a gun at another driver."
"Turns out the driver was an agent for the [ATF], a State Patrol report said." ...
"... The State Patrol took the man into custody but released him after officers learned he was an ATF agent who was carrying proper credentials." ...
"The agent�s name was not released per Minnesota Statute 13.82, which allows the identity of an undercover law enforcement officer to be kept private." ...
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WI: Kids Learn Gun Safety Through Shooting Clinic
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"It's not a usual sight we see - kids with guns. However some parents think exposing kids to guns at an early age may help prevent them from turning to a life of crime."
"10-year-old Morgan Knilans knows how to shoot a gun, but she says she understands it's nothing to play with."
"'Guns are not toys,' said Morgan."
"She says learning about these weapons has actually helped build her self-esteem."
"'Being able to like hit a bullseye, just puts a smile on your face, it makes your day,' said Morgan."
"Morgan is one of more than 100 kids at the NRA Youth Sports Fest in Beloit, where girls and boys ages 8 to 18, learn gun safety and practice shooting as a sport." ... |
ID: Guns to be focus of rally
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"A man who was instrumental in overturning a Second Amendment-based law is coming to Rexburg."
"Dick Heller, who was the central figure in the District of Columbia v. Heller case, will be making an appearance at a rally this coming Saturday."
"The Second Amendment Idaho Tour will make a stop at 3 p.m. at the Rexburg Tabernacle."
"The event is free and open to the public."
"'The state is sovereign, not the federal government,' said Heller in a telephone interview on Monday from his Washington home."
"Heller believes every citizen has the right to bear arms and wants as little government intrusion as possible." ... |
CA: There is nothing wrong with selling a smart gun
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"Your editorial (May 9) was right on target. There is nothing wrong with a smart gun requiring a five-digit PIN code. A 'well regulated militia' can be formed just as easily with smart guns, which can satisfy any requirements of the Second Amendment."
"It�s the dumb guns in the hands of too many thugs that are causing the problem. In my opinion, they should all be confiscated and melted down and made into a statue commemorating the thousands of innocent lives that are snuffed out every year by them. ..." ...
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NY: People are losing their constitutional rights
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"On what planet does this judge live that he could rule the SAFE Act as constitutional? Mr. Jefferson and Mr. Adams, the primary architects of the Second Amendment, are turning over in their graves."
"The Second Amendment as ruled by the Supreme Court of the land gives the people a right to carry arms. It does not specify what can or cannot be owned."
"Mr. Cuomo is more concerned about being re-elected than Second Amendment rights. The constitution of New York does not reflect the Second Amendment rights of the nation�s Constitution. Therefore, Mr. Cuomo believes he is not duty bound to uphold the rights of the people under the Second Amendment." ... |
NY: We need more representation from our representatives
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"I don�t understand the opposition toward the SAFE Act in many areas of the state. Opponents often claim that their Second Amendment rights are being violated, especially since the Fourteenth Amendment and subsequent Supreme Court decisions prohibit states from enacting legislation that infringes on the protections of the Second Amendment. However, the Second Amendment was specifically excluded from this requirement, allowing states to enact their own gun control laws. This is the reason that gun control laws vary widely by state." ...
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Submitter's Note: How about this . . .However, the Thirteenth Amendment was specifically excluded from this requirement, allowing states to enact their own involuntary servitude laws. This is the reason slavery laws vary widely by state. Think that would fly? |
Brazil: This is What Happens to a Disarmed Populace: They Tell Visitors to STFU When Robbed
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"estado.com.br has some [Google-translated] advice for the 600k foreign visitors journeying to Brazil for The 2014 World Cup. 'With the escalating number of thefts and robberies in the state of S�o Paulo, terrorists and black blocs are less of a concern. The main warning is for armed robbery � robbery followed by death � against those who have no idea how to behave in a city as violent as Sao Paulo. The guidelines are clear: 'do not react, do not yell or argue.' And, by the way, hand over your valuables. The Brazilians are working hard to spread the message of passivity to their guests . . ." ... |
Mexico: If You Can�t Beat �Em, Join �Em�or Get Them to Join You
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"Civilian militia aka autodefensas (self defenders) members in Michoacan, Mexico were recently inducted into the rural Mexican police, facing the threat of arrest if they refused as reported in the New York Daily News. It�s no secret that the Mexican federal government is not a fan of the autodefensas. In February the Mexican Senate approved reform of terrorism laws so they would make actions taken by the militia illegal. When the population is armed the elite few at the top no longer have all the control. Sound familiar? . . ."
"Clearly declaring the autodefensas terrorists hasn�t worked. ..." ... |
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