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It�s Schrier v. Rossi in Critical 8th District WA Congressional Race Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
One of the races worth watching not just in Washington state but from the national perspective is the one for the 8th Congressional District which is now a contest between former Republican State Sen. Dino Rosso and Democrat Dr. Kim Schrier, whose primary campaign had gun control as a cornerstone issue.

Was Deadly Shooting Self-Defense? Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A Belding man who shot and killed a neighbor may have acted out of self-defense. Robert Morgan, 44, was killed early Sunday in Grattan Township during what detectives call an �altercation over a loud party�.

FL: Hillsborough Co. Sheriff's Son can't Use 'Stand Your Ground' Defense in Stabbing Case Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A judge on Tuesday said George Zachary Chronister can not use a �Stand Your Ground� defense in a case in which he is accused of slashing and stabbing a fellow musician. George Zachary Chronister is the son of Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.

Prosecutors drop BUI case against Hillsborough sheriff�s deputy
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TAMPA � A Hillsborough County sheriff�s deputy arrested on a boating under the influence charge last month is in the clear after prosecutors declined to move forward with the case.

Still unclear, however, is whether Alexander Craver will get his job back.

Craver, 28, of Riverview was arrested July 1 after a Sheriff�s Office marine patrol deputy stopped the pontoon boat Craver was piloting in Tampa Bay near a spoil island off Apollo Beach. The deputy smelled alcohol on Craver�s breath and he performed poorly on field sobriety tests, an arrest report says.

Submitters note: All animals are equal. Only some are more equal than others.

Self-Defense Stories at Home, in Public, and While You Drive Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There is 1 comment 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 Tony Simon 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

Stand Your Ground Laws Are More Common Than You Probably Think
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To be fair, the explainer itself isn�t too bad; unlike a lot of media coverage, it makes clear what Stand Your Ground does and does not do:

Under standard self-defense laws, someone who�s facing a dangerous threat must retreat if it�s safe to do so, with use of force only legally available as a last resort � what�s called the �duty to retreat.� So through this standard, you can only use deadly force if you cannot safely avoid harm or death by, for example, running away or hiding.

Chris Cuomo�s Very Bad, Very Dumb, Very Dangerous Defense of Violent Thuggery
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CNN's Chris Cuomo seems to think it's okay to assault Nazis. He did not say so Monday night. Instead he strongly implied it throughout a five-minute monologue, in which he dredged up every canard justifying attacking Nazi protesters without actually saying it's okay to attack Nazi protesters, all while maintaining that he was scandalized by the violent elements of Antifa that were on full display at Sunday's "Unite the Right" rally.

Well Armed Woman Releases New Data For Women Gun Owners
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The Well Armed Woman, LLC, released new data today that will particularly appeal to women gun owners. Their study shows the most popular holsters that women purchase, as well as carry locations, on and off body. �One of the most important issues we work on daily with our customers is finding the right concealed carry holsters for them. Holsters that work with their bodies, their clothing and their favorite firearm. Another issue we assist with is finding that ideal firearm to fit your needs.

A K-Frame Revolver Offers Good Protection Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
This is the third of five articles about how to pick the right handgun to carry for defensive purposes. Deciding what to carry is a personal decision, but one thing you should consider is the type of situation you�ll be in. Frank Jardim chooses from one of four guns when he arms himself, explaining the advantages of each in given circumstances. You can read earlier parts here.

Fulton County Judge Denies Professors� Injunction Request Against Campus Carry
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Superior Court Judge Kimberly Esmond Adams denied requests for an injunction against Georgia�s campus carry law. Campus carry was signed into law by Gov. Nathan Deal (R) on March 4, 2017, and took effect on July 1, 2017. It allows concealed carry permit holders to carry their guns on public school campuses for self-defense. However, carrying in �dormitories, fraternity and sorority houses, and buildings used for athletic events� is still prohibited.

AWR Hawkins: Marjory Stoneman Douglas Hires 15 Guards Without Guns Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The February 14, 2018, attack on Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was an act of evil carried out by a determined man, but it was also a tragedy that might have been prevented � or at least cut short � by serious safety precautions and/or a better law enforcement response. AWR discusses this with school safety proponent Hunter Pollack on this week�s Bullets.

After the NRA intervenes, Matt Caldwell Sticks to Guns on Ad Against Opponent Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
An NRA-endorsed candidate for agriculture commissioner is "retooling" an ad after the gun-rights group said he made a "mistake" in assigning a failing grade to a primary opponent. Marion Hammer, the National Rifle Association's longtime Florida lobbyist, requested that the endorsed candidate, Matt Caldwell, apologize for the ad against Republican primary opponent Denise Grimsley.

WATCH: Female Millennial Panel Talks About Those Big, Scary 'Machine Guns' That We're All Walking Around With Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Whenever we talk about firearms there are many various terms that are thrown around but people don't truly understand them. The most obvious ones are semi-automatic v. fully automatic and people calling every gun a "machine gun."

3D Printing Companies Take Action Against 3D Guns Amid Debatable Public Safety Threat
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At the South Philadelphia high-tech makers� space NextFab, creators of all types work on projects using laser cutters, robots, and a room full of 3D printers. Walt Barger, who manages the printing operations there, is standing between two printers the size of refrigerators, noting both their power and price tag. �It�s an older printer, but it�s still a $40,000 machine,� he said, pointing to one. �And the one next to it, the ProJet, is a $100,000 machine.�

NV: Police- at Least 40 Guns Stolen From Reno Pawn Store
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Secret Witness is offering a $1,000 reward in northern Nevada for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of a suspect or suspects wanted for the theft of dozens of guns from a Reno pawn shop. Reno police responded to a business alarm early Monday at Hi-Cap Pawn World where officers found the store on South Virginia Street had been robbed about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) south of downtown.

Millennial Women Talk Candidly About Trump, Immigration and Guns
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"CBS This Morning" teamed up with digital media company Refinery29 this week for M(Y) Vote, a series that explores millennial women's impact on the upcoming midterm elections. CBS News' Alex Wagner spoke with a group of millennial women voters from Pennsylvania at Frankford Hall in Philadelphia. Their conversation touched on a wide range of topics including the repercussions of supporting President Donald Trump, immigration and gun rights.

AR: Some Lawmen in Arkansas Opt to Use Pepper Guns Instead of Tasers Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Some law enforcement agencies in Arkansas have switched from Tasers to pepper guns. Cleburne County Sheriff Chris Brown said a shot from a pepper gun can incapacitate a person for 45 minutes versus five seconds for a Taser, which is a brand of "conducted electrical weapon" made by Axon.

Harbor Freight Recalls Handgun Safes Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Harbor Freight Tools has recalled two models of handgun safes due to a serious defect. The concern? The safes can open without a key or combination. The two models of safe are sold under two brand names: Union Safe Company and Bunker Hill Security.

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

First story- You wake up and hear something moving around in your house. You sit up and see someone in your bedroom.
Second story- You�re walking across the park. A guy pulls a gun from his pants and start shooting into the crowd.
Third story- Your neighbor is being attacked by a man with a knife. She is screaming and trying to get her two children out of the carseats in the back of her automobile.

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

California Criminal Guide: Tips For Thugs Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Things are getting competitive for criminals these days, but there�s also some good news. All criminals can gain a big edge by moving to California. In 2014, the Golden State passed Proposition 47, the so-called Reduced Penalties for Some Crimes Initiative. This changed several felonies such as shoplifting, receiving stolen property and car break-ins into misdemeanors.

CA: Opponents of Del Mar Gun Show Demand Board Prohibit 3D-Printed Guns Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Protestors of the Del Mar Gun Show addressed the Fair Board on Tuesday afternoon with their newest concerns. The protestors want the board to ban sellers of blueprints or anything else that can make 3D-printed guns.

How Texas Educators Train Before Arming Themselves at School Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A gaggle of reporters clustered last week near shelves of picture books and signs marked "Love" and "Read" in the Windermere Elementary School library. Then shots rang. The reporters jolted back, their iPhones shaking in surprise. A gunman ran through the hallway until he was shot down by a masked educator.

Striker-Spring Fatigue: Is It a Problem? Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
While under tension, the striker spring on the Glock system is held in place by the striker safety (above). When the trigger is pulled, the trigger bar moves the striker safety up, allowing the striker to move past its recessed shaft (below).

Back to Basics: Keeping Your Rimfire Running
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Recently, a buddy called me and asked if I would check out his Ruger 10/22. It was �jamming,� as he described it. That seemed strange because 10/22s are famous for being reliable. When he brought it over, the problem was obvious: The rifle had not been cleaned in a long time�perhaps ever. My buddy is far from being a gun guy. A firearm means no more to him than a hammer does to a carpenter. He needs it to dispatch vermin around his place or put meat on the table, but maintaining it is a concept vacant from his wheelhouse.

AL: Gun Safety Advocates Set Their Sights on Elected Office Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://constitutionnetwork.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Gun safety advocacy group that began in 2012 after 20 young children were shot down in their classrooms has grown since then and is increasingly focusing on getting its members into elected office.