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Which �New Normal� do You Mean? Submitted by: Robert Morse Website: http://slowfacts.wordpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The good news is that most of us are headed back to work. Unfortunately, we�ve seen too many new things during quarantine to be sure about our new �normal�. I�m worried that our new normal is about accepting political domination.

IL: Anti-gun violence groups hold virtual rallies around Illinois FOID bill
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some here in Illinois say that a gun violence pandemic has been raging for decades. On Thursday, May 7, the Illinois Moms Demand Action group hosted a Virtual Advocacy Day to support gun safety legislation.

�Now is the time to come together. Be a responsible Democrat, Republican, everyone. We must never stop fighting," said former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in one afternoon rally.

NY: Ready, aim, act: Canada acts swiftly while the US Congress continues to fail on guns Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Amidst a pandemic that has taken 70,000 lives and devastated the economy, Americans could be forgiven for failing to notice that just two weeks ago, our northern neighbor suffered its deadliest-ever mass shooting. A gunman rampaged through rural Nova Scotia, killing 22 people over a 14-hour period.

MA: Judge Voids Massachusetts Gun Store Closure Order
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On Thursday, a federal court issued an injunction against bans by Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on the operation of gun stores as part of COVID-19 responses.

The four-page order by U.S. District Judge Douglas P. Woodlock, an appointment by President Ronald Reagan, came after hearings earlier this week on legal action brought by a host of retailers and pro-gun groups. While Woodlock ordered that firearms dealers still need to take proper steps to ensure social distancing and safety measures, he said that stores could re-open at noon on Saturday.

Will America take cue from Canada on gun ban?
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The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives us the right to own guns. But I do not believe it gives individuals the right to own assault-style weapons. As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently said, �The weapons were designed for one purpose and one purpose only: to kill the largest number of people in the shortest period of time.� Why would any rational, law-abiding citizen need such a weapon? I can�t imagine.

MD: Gov. Hogan Vetoes Ban on Private Transfers of Long Guns Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Today, Governor Larry Hogan issued a veto on Senate Bill 208 and House Bill 4. Gov. Hogan knows that restricting law-abiding citizens will do nothing to stop criminals. In his statement on the veto, he reaffirmed his priority to �hold violent criminals accountable� for their actions.

TX: How gun control advocates plan to make Texas a top political priority in 2020
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Gun control advocates are gearing up to make Texas their top political battleground in November.

Everytown for Gun Safety announced in February that it would spend at least $8 million this election cycle in the state, mainly focusing on U.S. House and state House races. On Monday, the Michael Bloomberg-backed group announced the first round of that spending � a $250,000 digital ad campaign targeting Republicans in five key congressional races. And on Thursday, the group is naming three staffers to help with its Texas campaign, including two veteran Democratic operatives.

MA: Massachusetts Must Allow Gun Retailers to Reopen Despite Pandemic, Judge Rules
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A federal judge on Thursday ordered Massachusetts authorities to allow gun shops to reopen after the governor deemed them non-essential businesses that needed to close to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

U.S. District Judge Douglas Woodlock in Boston ruled that the restrictions ordered by Republican Governor Charlie Baker in response to the pandemic imposed an "improper burden" on the constitutional rights of citizens seeking to possess firearms.

MA: Gun sales could start up as soon as Saturday
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Massachusetts gun store owners could reopen as soon as Saturday thanks to a federal order that slammed Gov. Charlie Baker�s decision to close the stores during the COVID-19 shutdown, calling the move an �improper burden,� on the Second Amendment.

U.S. District Judge Douglas Woodlock said Baker failed to give a good reason for closing the stores.

�There�s no justification here,� said Woodlock during a virtual hearing on the case Thursday.

MA: Judge rules state can't shut gun stores just because we're in a state of emergency
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A federal judge today issued a preliminary injunction that bars Gov. Baker from continuing to shut gun shops because, after all, come on, Charlie, Second Amendment. And that goes for you too, Maura.

US District Court Judge Douglas Woodlock did make some concessions to the current public-health emergency: Gun stores can only sell guns by appointment, and no more than four of those an hour, people inside shops will have to stay at least six feet away from each other, employees will have to wear face coverings and stores will have to provide hand-washing sinks and soap to employees - and the time to use them.

MA: Injunction Issued Against Massachusetts, Gov. Baker Order Closing Gun Stores
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United States District Court Judge Douglas P. Woodlock issued an injunction against bans on the operation of firearm and ammunition retailers imposed by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and others. The case was brought by individuals seeking to purchase firearms and ammunition, retailers, and advocacy organizations Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), Commonwealth Second Amendment (Comm2A), and Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC). A copy of the lawsuit and order can be found at FPCLegal.org.

How the NRA Is Using Coronavirus Fears to Drive Up Gun Sales
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It�s tough to determine who, exactly, is buying guns and for what reasons. Anecdotal reporting suggests that many of the sales are panic purchases by first-time gun owners. Of course, it�s helped that President Donald Trump�after a lobbying blitz from gun rights groups�issued guidance that gun shops should be considered essential businesses and allowed to remain open, even as states were forcing other retailers to close their doors in an effort to slow the spread of the virus. Many state governors complied, and some even reversed previous orders to have gun stores closed, citing Trump�s guidance.

Supposed �Pro-Gun� Bill an Intolerable Act Endangering Second Amendment Activists
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Disregarding for a moment this gross violation of the principles of federalism and the naivete of trusting anti-gun federal prosecutors and judges to differentiate between �offenders� in an era where official government bodies have declared NRA a terrorist organization, the �violent felon� language is what this new bill has done away with:

By defining �serious felony� solely based on the potential term of imprisonment, the bill would address the vagueness issue and remove any discretion or doubt about which offenses qualify.

And they emphasize they mean �any offense.�

MA: Order Forcing Mass. Gun Shops To Close During Coronavirus Infringes On Second Amendment, Judge Rules Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker�s order deeming gun shops non-essential during the coronavirus pandemic infringes on the Second Amendment, a federal judge ruled on Thursday. The judge said he will issue an order that will allow shops to reopen.

IL: Concealed-carry holder claims self-defense after his gunfire kills teen boy in Ashburn: police Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A gunman who allegedly shot and killed a teen Thursday on the Southwest Side claims that he was firing back at another shooter, police say. The 16-year-old boy was a passenger in a vehicle when someone shot him in the head about 10:35 a.m. in the 3900 block of West 83rd Street, Chicago police said. A female driver took him to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he died, police said.

NV: Road rage shooting near Russell, I-15 investigated as self defense Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are investigating a fatal road rage incident Thursday night as self defense. LVMPD Lt. Ray Spencer said the incident happened around 8 p.m. May 7 at the Russell Road off ramp near I-15. Spencer said multiple vehicles traveling southbound on I-15 were involved and one of the vehicles cut off the other in traffic.

New Data for Self-Defense Activists
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Located just one click away � wait, don�t go just yet! � there�s a new website loaded with information on the defensive use of firearms by law-abiding U.S. citizens appropriately called the Defensive Gun Use Database.

The handiwork of the conservative Heritage Foundation, the database is described by writer Amy Swearer of the Daily Signal as �an interactive map featuring news accounts from police reports.� But this resource is much more than just a quick stop on the World Wide Web.

Dry Fire Basics - Practice the Draw to Save Time Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
We�re headed back to the dry fire practice ring to bring you another fun activity to beat the boredom and improve those shooting skills. Today, let�s work on drawing from the holster. A good, clean draw can make all the difference in a high-stress, self-defense scenario and it can shave up to a minute off your time in competition.