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NC: Bill Calls for Armed Teachers Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A retired teacher, some lawmakers and members of Grass Roots North Carolina held a news conference Tuesday in favor of House Bill 1039, which would allow teachers to be armed. A handful of Republican lawmakers sponsored the "School Self-Defense Act," in response to school shootings, like the one in Parkland, Florida.

Bing Bans Ads for Recreational Drugs Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Bing, a subsidiary of Microsoft, will ban advertisements for recreational guns as of 1st July 2018, according to an announcement on its website. Bing�s decision follows an announcement by Google in May that it will update its �Dangerous products or services� policy in June to prohibit �ads for parts which enhance the function of a gun.�

Rights Activists East, West Have Alternative to Anti-Gun Efforts Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
While the Seattle-based gun prohibition lobby prepares to launch its shortened signature gathering effort later this week in Washington State, rights advocates there and in North Carolina have an alternative approach to making schools, and communities safer.

Self-Defense Stories You Don�t See in the Mainstream News Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Here is some news you won't find in the mainstream media. Again this week, responsible gun owners defend themselves and the people they love. Self-defense instructor Amanda Suffecool joins the Self Defense Gun Stories Podcast to look at three new examples. Were these gun owners lucky, or were they trained and prepared? What can we learn from their experience? Listen and find out.

The NRA�s Survey to Florida Politicians is Out. Here�s What the NRA�s Asking. Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The National Rifle Association is famous for assigning letter grades to politicians based on how they respond to the organization's questionnaire. And this year, the NRA's chief lobbyist in Florida, Marion Hammer, is clearly still fuming over the most recent legislative session, in which lawmakers passed several gun-related reforms in the wake of the Parkland shooting.

First Look: Outdoor Edge ParaClaw CQD Watch Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
With the launch of the Outdoor Edge ParaClaw, survivalists had a unique, new option to carry a discreet utility knife. A patent-pending bracelet buckle doubled as a knife sheath, concealing a short blade. Now, the company expanded its lineup of ParaClaw offerings with the novel ParaClaw CQD Watch, adding another feature to this innovative setup.

IL: 'Everything Is at Stake': State Rifle Association Fights Weapons Ban in Illinois Town Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
An Illinois town will soon implement an ordinance directing residents to hand in their semi-automatic firearms or face heavy fines. The Deerfield Village Board voted unanimously in April in favor of an amendment to its gun ordinance to restrict some semi-automatic firearms. Residents could face fines of up to $1,000 per day if they do not comply with the ordinance.

Moms Demand Action, the Delray CRA Faces Some Decisions and More Items of Note
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It was all about orange Saturday morning at Boca Raton�s Lake Wyman Park. Orange shirts. Orange snow cones. Orange Gatorade. Orange tablecloths. Moms Demand Action, which organized the rally against gun violence, asked attendees to wear orange, because hunters wear that color in the field as a safety measure. Some who didn�t have official gear showed up in University of Miami orange. Close enough.

Over 1,000 Shot in Gun-Controlled Chicago Year-To-Date Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Chicago Tribune reports that 1,071 people had been shot as of June 4 and 202 people had been killed. Twenty-nine people were shot and wounded during the past weekend alone and three persons were killed.

Religious Liberty Takes the Cake Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Although it might have been interesting to see Muslim bakers being forced to bake Mohammed cartoon cakes for Christian clients, we should all celebrate the not-even-close Supreme Court ruling establishing that Colorado bakers cannot be forced to violate their First Amendment religious liberty rights by baking a gay wedding cake.

Religious Liberty Takes the Cake Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Although it might have been interesting to see Muslim bakers being forced to bake Mohammed cartoon cakes for Christian clients, we should all celebrate the not-even-close Supreme Court ruling establishing that Colorado bakers cannot be forced to violate their First Amendment religious liberty rights by baking a gay wedding cake.

Time to be an Adult..or Not
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In one breath we�re told that anti-gun spokes-children from Florida should be admired for their sincerity. Then, we�re told that young men and women under 21 years of age are too immature to make serious decisions and understand the consequences of their actions. That is why they can�t possess firearms.

Which is it? Are they adults, or do some young adults want it one way and some want it the other way?

Consider what people 18 to 21 accomplish.

FL: Deputies Seize Broward Bailiff's 67 Guns Under New Florida Law
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A Broward Sheriff�s bailiff accused of threatening behavior toward courthouse colleagues was temporarily relieved of duty and his 67 firearms were taken by law enforcement, the agency said Tuesday. In court documents, Franklin Joseph Pinter was described as making threats toward other bailiffs. In May, one bailiff alleged that while delivering documents to Pinter�s courtroom, Pinter told him the defendants weren�t there and that he should �get the f--- out of here� and �All you rats should be exterminated.�

What is Gun Control? What You Need to Know Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
What kinds of guns should be available for sale to the public? Who should be allowed to buy them? Where can they be carried? When is it legal to shoot one? And does restricting guns make America safer?

CO: Boulder Sheriff�s Office Proposes Storing AR-15 Rifles at 2 Remote High Schools Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Boulder County Sheriff�s Office is proposing putting AR-15s in schools to help save lives during a school shooting. If approved, long guns will be placed in safes that only school resource officers could access. The current proposal calls for one AR-15 at Niwot High School and another AR-15 at Lyons Middle Senior High School.

Why Has Gun Ownership Spiked In McLean County?
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Have you become a first-time gun owner in the past few years? We�d like to speak with you for an upcoming story on GLT. Share your story. Gun ownership is on the rise in McLean County. Nearly 1 in 5 McLean County residents has a firearm owners ID card, according to Illinois State Police (ISP) data. The number of McLean County FOID card holders has more than quadrupled since 2010, rising to 34,388 this year, ISP data show.

Former ATF agent: Current Gun Tracing System is 'Insane'
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When police find a gun on TV they run the serial number through a computer and it tells them who owns it in seconds. The reality is different, slower and more confusing than that.
That�s because decades-old laws limit the technology federal agents can use to trace guns. �The privacy rights of the gun owner have trumped my right not to get shot in the head,� said David Chipman, senior policy advisor for the gun control group Giffords.

More Self-Defense Gun Stories
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Responsible gun owners defended themselves, but you didn't hear it in the news. Instructor Amanda Suffecool joins host Rob Morse to talk about three new examples.

First story- You hear shots coming from inside a restaurant. You left your gun in your car.
Second story- You�re working behind the counter at a small market. You hear a lady scream and you look up. A man is standing behind the woman and he has a knife at her throat.
Third story- You hear your mom shouting and honking her car horn from behind your house. You open the back door. You see a man pointing a gun at your mom, then he points the gun at you.. and fires.

What would you do in these situations? Text and podcast available at the link. (15 minutes)

IA: Polk County Attorney: Fatal Des Moines Shooting was 'Clear Case of Self-Defense'
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Polk County Attorney John Sarcone said he believes the Sunday morning shooting that killed a Des Moines man is a "clear case of self-defense." Jerry Goff, 40, of Des Moines, died at Iowa Methodist Medical Center after he was shot early Sunday on the city's west side, police said. Investigators suspect he was shot in self-defense during an altercation with family members, police Sgt. Joseph Frentress said previously.

Betsy DeVos Says School Safety Panel Will not Study Role of Guns Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Betsy DeVos on Tuesday said the federal commission on school safety set up after a Florida high school shooting will not be looking at the role of guns in school violence. The education secretary was asked during a congressional hearing whether the panel, which she is chairing, will look at guns in the context of school safety.

NY Governor: Guns Should be Removed From Troubled Kids� Homes
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Teachers and school administrators would be able to ask a judge to remove guns from the homes of troubled students under a first-of-its-kind proposal announced Tuesday by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The Democratic governor acknowledged his proposal will run into political opposition from Republicans, including those that control the state Senate. But he said it�s a commonsense way to prevent school shootings and get help to students at risk of harming themselves or others. He said it was a far more effective way of protecting students than arming teachers.

MN: Burnsville Approves New Online Gun Store
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The Burnsville City Council unanimously approved a license for a new gun store, but this one is part of a growing trend of online gun sales. Guns.com owner Tom Hudson told city council members his company is an e-commerce store and it will buy and sell firearms online, but will fully comply with background checks. "We intend to follow the ordinance and we will be compliant and as cooperative as we can be," Hudson said. "We have talked with our neighbors and we intend to be good neighbors, too."