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IL: Stretch of Lawndale Leads City in Gun Violence
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A new report has identified a stretch of the Lawndale neighborhood as having more gun violence than any other area this year. �It is what it is. I don't know why it's like that, but it is,� said security guard William Hill. A Sun-Times report shows that a 10th district police beat leads the city in gun violence. That includes ten murders through the first half of this year, while police beats nearby have seen a drop in violence.

Brits Vs. Guns Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
For a while after Sept. 11, 2001, a hideous question would flit uninvited across the back of my mind. �If they can do that,� I would wonder, �what can�t they do?� If I allowed it to, another inquiry would swiftly join the first: �If the Twin Towers were rendered as easy a target as they were, then what institution can truly be deemed to be safe?�

New Shooter Seminar Set for Lawrence County Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A new shooter seminar is set for the Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Educational Center on Aug. 10. This seminar is designed for individuals thinking about purchasing their first gun and want to learn more before they take that step.

TX: Resident Claims Self defense in Overnight Shooting of 16-Year-Old Boy
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A 25-year-old resident is claiming self defense after he was accused of shooting a 16-year-old boy overnight, according to Abilene police. The shooting happened around midnight Tuesday in 700-block of Cherry in central Abilene. Police on scene told KTAB/KRBC that the teen boy was taken to a local hospital with injuries of an unknown severity. According to police, the resident of the home told them he saw the teenager approaching the home with what appeared to be either a bat of club. That's when police said the resident fired at the teenager.

DC: Appeals Court Blocks Enforcement of District�s Strict Concealed-Carry Law
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A federal appeals court on Tuesday blocked the District from enforcing strict limits on carrying concealed firearms in public, restrictions that police officials have said are necessary to promote public safety in the nation�s capital. In a 2-to-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit said the District�s system, which requires a �good reason� to obtain a permit, is akin to an outright ban in violation of the Second Amendment.

NYT Readers Get Upset When a Black Woman Gets a Gun Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Antonia Okafor is a black graduate student who carries a gun for self-defense and some of the New York Times readership is extremely bothered by it. On July 24 Okafor wrote a NYT opinion piece, in which she explained why she owns a gun, why she carries it, and why she thinks campus carry is the most logical way to empower women to protect themselves from predators in the university setting.

D.C. Appeals Court Strikes �Good Reason� CCW Requirement
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In a stunning victory for concealed carry advocates, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued a permanent injunction against enforcement of such a requirement in Washington, D.C., but the ruling could have a ripple effect. The ruling is another court victory for the Second Amendment Foundation in a case called Wrenn v. District of Columbia. The 2-1 ruling was authored by Judge Thomas Beall Griffith, a 2005 George W. Bush appointee. He was joined by Senior Judge Stephen F. Williams, a 1986 Ronald Reagan appointee who assumed senior status in 2001.

VIDEO: Muslim Leader�s Terrifying Message To Americans: �In Two Years America Will Be A Land Of Muslims And Christians Will Be Our Slaves� Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are 2 comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
While the past President of the United States and many seemingly benign Muslims will tell you that Islam is a �Religion of Peace,� the behavior of many tells a different story. Thbait makes it clear that there is no room for compromise when it comes to the commandments of Allah. Muslims, even conservative Muslims, must adhere to the teachings of the Koran or face the consequences.

GA: Homeowner Who Shot, Killed Burglar Dressed Like Woman Will not Face Charges Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Police said a homeowner shot and killed a man dressed like a woman after he broke into his home. It happened in Lithonia, Georgia, near Brownsmill Road just after 2 a.m. "The homeowner gave him a warning. The suspect continued to approach him at which time the homeowner fired one shot," DeKalb County Police Lt. Lonzy Robertson told WSB-TV on Monday.

IL: Haine proposes Senate Bill 571, Which Could End Noise Complaint Exemptions for Shooting Ranges
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On Friday, July 21, 2017, the office of Illinois Senator William Haine (D-Alton) issued a press release regarding Senate Bill 571 (SB571). If passed, SB571 will end a current Illinois state law, which exempts gun ranges from noise complaints - a loophole the release calls "a flaw." The proposal was filed by Haine after he said he received calls from several neighbors in the vicinity of an enclosed shooting range in Godfrey off Airport Road called Trigger Talent.

Record Increase in Number of Concealed Carry Permits
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The Crime Prevention Research Center�s 2016 concealed carry study found that�for the second year in a row�a record-setting number of new permits was issued, 1.83 million nationwide. That brings the total number of people in the United States who have one up to 16.36 million, ��a 256 percent increase since 2007,� it states. The figures dominated the news, especially the fact that 6.53 percent of all Americans now have a permit, but Potter County, PA, deserves some of the headlines. One out of every two adults there holds a concealed carry permit.

ID: Canyon County Republican Women Break out the Shotguns Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Canyon County Republican Women had a shotgun shooting event at the Idaho Sporting Clays Gun Club in Homedale to support the Second Amendment, the right to bear arms. Shirlayne Corder, the group�s president, said the event was also �held in recognition of our �Bright Future.�� I hope they all had a (ahem) blast!

SC: North Carolina Teens Stole 43 Guns From Store
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Two North Carolina teens have admitted they drove a van through the doors of a South Carolina gun store and stole 43 weapons. Court documents show 18-year-old Sahier Richardson pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing firearms. His co-defendant, 18-year-old Juran Witherspoon, pleaded guilty to a similar charge in February and was sentenced to 2� years in prison. Authorities say the men used sledgehammers and baseball bats to shatter display cases after driving a stolen van into The Gun Shop in Simpsonville on Oct. 13. The robbery lasted less than a minute.

IL: Chicago Police- More Than 5,000 Illegal Guns Seized This Year
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Chicago police officers have seized nearly 5,200 guns off the streets so far this year -- about 100 more than this time last year, CBS Chicago reports. Officials with the Chicago Police Department said the city's investment in crime-fighting technology is helping officers. Tevion Walker is one of the repeat gun offenders driving violence in Chicago, police said. The 21-year-old was arrested Friday and charged with possession of an illegal handgun.

The Wall Of Guns Comes To The NRA Carry Guard Expo
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If you�ve attended the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits or the Great American Outdoor Show, you�ve probably encountered that venerable display, the Wall of Guns. This popular raffle has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to support The NRA Foundation and the future of the shooting sports. But odds are, you�re familiar with the Wall of Guns less as a charitable institution and more as an opportunity to drool over some of the newest and most coveted firearms on the market�and if you�re lucky, to take one home!

She Needed A Hobby. She Tried Guns- and Now This Nampa Mother is a Renowned Shooter
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Aimee Williams never would have imagined her late 40s would involve being a magazine cover model. Even less likely was the fact that it would be the cover of a shooting magazine. Williams, 48, was featured on the cover of American Shooting Journal in June. The Nampa resident picked up shooting as a hobby in 2012 after going target shooting with her children for Mother�s Day. Wanting to learn more about proper safety, Williams said she began taking classes and eventually purchased her own pistol. In 2013, she began competitive shooting.

Three Self-Defense Myths That Just Won't Die
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Just about the time it appears they have been proven false and dismissed, the same self-defense and gun myths pop again. Part of this is probably due to the fact there are always new people who finally realize they need to do something about their personal safety and begin seeking answers. Unfortunately, it is also due to the tendency of some people to pass on advice they have heard, but never took the time to find out if it is really true. Since it sounds cool, it must be right.

MN: Minneapolis Mayoral Candidate Raymond Dehn Proposes Disarming Police of Guns Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
State Representative and Minneapolis mayoral candidate Raymond Dehn is calling for major policing changes, proposing to take away guns from the majority of officers. Dehn is one of several candidates running to beat current Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges in the fall.

AR: U of A Speaks out About Guns on Campus Law and Student Safety Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
In just a little more than a month, Arkansas Act 562 will officially become law. That means guns will be able to legally be concealed and carried on all college campuses in the state. Arkansas will soon become one of then states to allow concealed carry on college campuses. The University of Arkansas has, until now, been tight lipped about how it's going to implement the new law.

OH: Progressive Dems Plan to Protest Gun Sales at the Summit County Fairgrounds
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Summit County Progressive Democrats have been protesting at the fairgrounds for years, saying such shows around the nation facilitate sales of weapons to customers without background checks. But the group�s Robert Grow says new evidence makes the protests more urgent. He cited an Akron Beacon Journal report that a Cleveland man was arrested for illegally trafficking guns bought from the fairground's gun show.

NH: Sontag Wins Sportsman Modified at Monadnock Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Racers were back in action this weekend at Monadnock Speedway in Winchester as part of the NASCAR Whelen All American Series. In the night�s feature event, Cameron Sontag took the checkered flag in the sportsman modified feature. Matt Kimball and Ben Byrne rounded out the top three in the 18-car field.

LA: Shooters Marks 50 Years as Outdoor Expo comes to Town
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Outdoor lovers can make plans to bring their family to the Louisiana Outdoor Expo at the Cajundome from July 28 to 30, where more than 130 vendors offer products ranging from boats to guns to outdoor apparel, and everything else an outdoorsman could dream of needing. Chainsaw carving artist Della Meredith will be present to show off her work at the expo, and attendees can check out vendors like Fetch-N-Fish, which offers 45-minute fishing lessons, and the WOW Whitetail Deer Display, which features 16 of the world�s largest whitetail deer.

ME: State Accepting Expanded Deer Hunting Lottery Applications Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Maine is now accepting applications for the lottery to participate in its expanded deer hunting season this year. The state uses "any-deer" permits, which allow hunters to harvest deer of either sex, in order to manage the population.

ND: Pronghorn Hurt by Bad Winter and Summer Drought
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North Dakota's pronghorn population and the popular hunting opportunity it provides both have taken a blow this year. A summer survey conducted by the Game and Fish Department concluded pronghorn numbers are down 14 percent from last year. The agency is offering 410 licenses for the fall hunt � a 44 percent drop from 2016. Big Game Management Supervisor Bruce Stillings cites both a tough winter and extreme drought this summer.

Rustiest Benelli Ever Still Shoots Like a Dream Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Shotguns and saltwater don�t mix. WildFowl Editor, Skip Knowles. snapped a shot of this rust-eaten 1998 Benelli Super Black Eagle (SBE) in Jan. 2016. It is not a relic, it just looks like one. It belongs to Todd Shiyou, host of Mississippi Outdoors TV, and is his every-day duck killer.