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John Longnecker: Arguing Gun Laws and Original Intent
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"Anti-gun activists are again quarreling with the brilliance of the Founding Fathers. In answering them, I usually write for the non-gun owners and connect the intent of the Founders to modern times as they wished. My motto is that you never know who may be hearing the liberty message for the very first time."

"In challenging the Second Amendment, foes of our liberty want to make the Bill of Rights a living document, with all its confusing subjectivity. Liberals use this tactic a great deal in promoting ambiguity, which half the time goes to their advantage. It is the equivalent of unending coin tosses to see who goes first after it already came up Heads." ...

David Codrea's Response to Bradys Call for National Protest on Aug. 28
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... "I'm going to try and start a blog swarm at WarOnGuns to get gun owners to buy a box of ammo on Aug 28--be nice if gun stores would offer some sort of nominal discount or a door prize ... or some such on that day to encourage this--Tuesdays may typically be slow days anyway, so this would get people in their stores and probably work out to their profit."

"It'd be nice unintended consequences for the Bradys if we could demonstrate a few percentage points of sales increases on that day because of this."

"... the point is just to make it happen, not to get caught up in the details of how. We're far enough away to where this won't encroach on National Ammo Day, and it would be a great in-your-face to have our enemies' plans backfire on them." ...

Homeland Security Enlists Clergy to Quell Public Unrest if Martial Law Ever Declared
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"Could martial law ever become a reality in America? ... KSLA News 12 has discovered that the clergy would help the government with potentially their biggest problem: Us." ...

"If martial law were enacted here at home, like depicted in the movie 'The Siege', easing public fears and quelling dissent would be critical. And that's exactly what the 'Clergy Response Team' helped accomplish in the wake of Katrina."

"Dr. Durell Tuberville serves as chaplain for the Shreveport Fire Department and the Caddo Sheriff's Office. Tuberville said of the clergy team's mission, 'the primary thing that we say to anybody is, 'let's cooperate and get this thing over with and then we'll settle the differences once the crisis is over.'" ...

Out-of-state gun case can proceed in NYC
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"A federal judge ruled Wednesday that more than a dozen out-of-state gun dealers have helped criminals terrorize New Yorkers and now must face the city in court."

"U.S. District Judge Jack Weinstein ruled against the shops, which had argued they couldn't be sued in a New York court because they do not do business in the city."

"But the judge said the city had demonstrated 'with a high degree of probability' that the shops' behavior has been 'responsible for the funneling into New York of large quantities of handguns used by local criminals to terrorize significant portions of the city's population.'"

"That 'knowing' conduct brought the out-of-state dealers under New York jurisdiction, he said." ...

Self-defense advocates want options besides surrender
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"On Monday The Gazette published an editorial about Ohio state Rep. Michael DeBose, who, after being the victim of an attempted armed robbery, has decided to take classes and obtain a permit to carry a concealed weapon. The unusual part of his story is that before the mugging DeBose was a dyed-inthe-wool advocate for strict guncontrol measures."

"As a result of being mugged, DeBose came to realize what we gun-rights advocates have known all along: gun-control laws don�t keep criminals from getting guns. That being the case, law-abiding citizens should have the same access to the means to protect themselves." ...

TX: Man who shot co-worker in RV won't face charges
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"A Denton County grand jury has declined to indict Charles Oxner, who shot a co-worker to death after the victim and two others burst into Mr. Oxner's recreational vehicle and began beating him July 11."

"Assistant District Attorney Jamie Beck said grand jurors felt Mr. Oxner was acting in self-defense."

"The shooting happened in Corral City. Argyle police, who patrol the incorporated mobile home park just off Interstate 35W, responded there about 7:30 p.m."

"They found Dale McGee, 46, of Lobelville Tenn., with multiple gunshot wounds. He died two hours later." ...

NH: Huckabee Might Be Out of Element in NH
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"The traits that helped Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee race to a second-place finish in last week's Iowa straw poll might be more of a drag with voters in New Hampshire." ...

"'When you have a lifelong history of believing and actually acting on your beliefs on a topic, you don't have to go proving it to anybody,' he said. 'One of the reason you're going to see a lot of the candidates running and saying 'I'm pro-life, I'm pro-life, I'm pro-Second Amendment, oh, and I believe in traditional marriage,' it's because no one believes they are, so they're trying to convince either the voters or themselves. ... I don't have to go and convince anybody.'" ...

UT: Legislative pistoleros told they can't pack heat on refinery tour
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"Wednesday was shaping up to be a long, boring day for Utah lawmakers ..."

"Then their tour buses pulled over at the gate to the Chevron refinery and four of their colleagues dramatically filed off to unholster concealed guns."

"'It was one of those 'Only in Utah' experiences,' said Rep. Roz McGee, who, along with everyone else, watched from the bus."

"The four dug out their handguns ... and turned them over to National Rifle Association lobbyist Clark Aposhian, who stored them in his car until they finished the tour of the refinery." ...

"Many lawmakers thought the pistol hand-off, which delayed the tour a few minutes, inconsiderate. They wondered why the four could not have left their guns at home for the day ..." ...

OH: Mayor Won't Use Pistol to Start Race
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"Mayor Mark Mallory is refusing to fire a starter pistol to kickoff an upcoming road race, saying he doesn't like the gun's symbolism in a city that set a record for homicides last year."

"Mallory said he'll blow a whistle at Saturday's Rhythm Race 5K instead. A pistol filled with blanks is traditionally used to start races and track meets."

"'I think the symbolism is just bad,' he said. 'It's just something I don't do.'" ...

Journals of the Continental Congress, "has proceeded in disarming such inhabitants of the county", Feb. 5, 1776
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"...Resolved, That General Schuyler be directed to have the arms of such of the troops marching to Canada, as pass through Albany, carefully examined there; and such of them as are deficient and want repair, exchanged for good effective arms taken from the tories..."

"...Resolved, That General Schuyler has proceeded in disarming such inhabitants of the county of Tryon, in the colony of New York, as were disaffected, and providing for the future tranquillity of those parts, with fidelity, prudence, and expedition, and at the same time with a proper temper towards that deluded people, and thereby performed a meritorious service..."

Famous Rock Star Joins Forces With Red's Manager
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The manager of Red�s Trading Post in Twin Falls has met with a pretty famous ally in his fight against the ATF.

Ryan Horsley talked with rock star Ted Nugent Monday night.

However, Horsley says it wasn't the first time that he had brought the topic to Nugent's attention.

Horsley also says the star was eager to help, "He has offered support; I have not been asking support for Red�s Trading Post but more support of firearms dealers because of course our fate is in the hands of a judge."

Horsley says Nugent offered to tell Red's story on his website.

Fork in the Road for Gun Dealers (Red's Trading Post)
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"What several may not know is that not too long ago when the ATF was revoking your license it was a common practice to just let the license go, then apply for another license under a new name and/or corporation. The ATF simply wanted the number to show that they were apparently doing their jobs."

"When the ATF notified us that they were revoking our license this is something that I sought some advice on. ... A couple sources ... stated that for the most part this practice has changed and they are no longer allowing this. However many ATF inspectors will tell you that you can try this approach, but what happens is you turn your license in, form a new corporation and then they deny request. ..." ...

It's Not Up to BATFU to Deem Journalists Legitimate
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"One of the things that really stuck out in the BATFU complaint about Red's Trading Post 'harassing' them was their claim that the citizen photographing their activities was not--what we here at WarOnGuns have termed--an 'authorized journalist.'" ...

"The CIA has already ceded 'that bloggers are journalists, too, when it recently decided to waive the fees for Freedom of Information Act requests filed by bloggers,' and that's been confirmed by an ABC News blog:" ...

"The Beltway Blogroll article then discusses how BATFU departs from this precedent established by both the Executive and Judiciary ..." ...

Speaking out on ATF abuse (Red's Trading Post) Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
FULL TEXT BELOW: I will be speaking at the Regulatory Fairness Forum for Small Businesses next week on the abuses of the ATF towards Gun Dealers this is held by the US SBA Ombudsman. Their flyer asks: Have you or a small business owner you know been unfairly fined or penalized by a Federal government agency, or is a Federal agency enforcement action imminent? You better believe it has!

IL: Chicago Black community to police: 'No more' killings
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"The Chicago Black community has accused the police of unjustifiably killing two unarmed Black men ..."

"On Aug. 4, Gefrey Johnson, 42, of Chatham, died after two bolts from a Taser and a dose of pepper spray. Johnson was unarmed and naked in his mother�s home when killed by police. ..."

"On Aug. 6, police killed 18-year-old Aaron Harrison ... Harrison had come out of a store with friends. He was 'playing around, dancing' when two police cars pulled up and officers ordered the group to stop. Harrison, who was on probation, ran ... Police then killed him with a single shot in the back."

"Police officers claim they found a loaded pistol 'next to the body,' but eyewitnesses say that Harrison was unarmed ..." ...

TX: Pasadena officer accused of humiliating woman
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"Pasadena police are investigating a complaint by a local woman who says she was humiliated when a police officer pulled her off the toilet in her apartment and took her outside half naked."

"A police report of the Aug. 4 incident ... however, paints a different description of the evening."

"Edwards, 47, said ... she excused herself to use the bathroom, at which point an officer stormed into her apartment after her."

"The officer, she said, used profanity and stood in the bathroom doorway. The officer ... did not let her clean herself or button up her clothing before he yanked her off the toilet and took her outside, ..."

"Edwards was charged with evading arrest and resisting arrest and search. ..."

CT: Seymour police officer charged in domestic dispute
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A Seymour Police sergeant was arrested Wednesday night for a domestic dispute with his wife and was put on paid administrative leave for an undetermined amount of time.Richard Gittings, 45, was charged with second-degree breach of peace and Laurie Anne Gittings, 45, was charged with breach of peace, after an altercation in their 11 Glen Circle home Wednesday evening. Laurie Anne Gittings called police at about 8 p.m., said Capt. Paul Beres, a spokesperson for the police department. Lt. Paul Satkowski said that the police department will conduct an internal affairs investigation into the incident. While on administrative leave, Gittings' police powers and his weapons have been taken away, Satkowski said.

GA: Officer loses gun
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"An Albany police officer has been reprimanded after she said she lost her department-issued handgun, officials said."

"According to police reports, investigators first questioned Officer Shunell Borders after she failed to turn in her .40-caliber, Smith and Wesson handgun for scheduled repair on March 9."

"Reports show that Borders initially told investigator Greg Elder her weapon may have been stolen, but after questioning she admitted that she had lost it." ...

CA: Former Marine charged in killings of 8 Iraqi prisoners
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"The U.S. attorney in Los Angeles has filed charges against a former Marine sergeant for his alleged role in the killing of eight unarmed Iraqi prisoners during a November 2004 battle in Fallouja ..."

"Jose Nazario, a Murrieta resident who worked as a sworn officer in the Riverside Police Department until his termination last week, is expected to appear in a federal courtroom in Riverside today." ...

"The former sergeant is being charged in civilian court because he is no longer a Marine. Naval Criminal Investigative Service agents are examining allegations against other members of Nazario's squad, who are still in the Marine Corps, but referred Nazario's case to the U.S. attorney, sources said." ...

Canada: Retired cop facing charges
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A retired Hamilton homicide detective who hid handguns inside hollowed-out books has pleaded guilty to unauthorized possession and careless storage of firearms.

Hamilton police seized a snub-nosed revolver and a .32-calibre semi-automatic pistol when they searched Gary Clue's apartment last April.

The guns were illegally stored on an open bookshelf in the living room.

Shotgun shells were also improperly stored in a bedside table.

Clue, 61, was handed a suspended sentence and 18 months of probation.

Clue will now have a criminal record, but he will not be fined or jailed if he stays out of trouble.

CA: Tim Heyne Turns Tragedy To Triumph
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"There is currently an outbreak of local gun control ordinances in Ventura County. ..."

"This unusual political activity is not a mere coincidence, but the result of years of hard work by local gun control advocates. One individual who stands out in the movement is Thousand Oaks resident Tim Heyne."

"... Heyne was a victim of a hate-fueled rampage by a man with a gun."

"That black day occurred on Memorial Day in 2005. Heyne and his wife, Jan, were with Heyne�s best friend, Steve Mazin, when Mazin�s neighbor, who held a grudge, approached the trio and shot them all. ... All this, despite the fact that Mazin had a restraining order." ...

UK: Neil's Death 'Has Left A Big Gap In Our Lives'
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"The family of a man killed when he was stabbed through the heart said their lives would 'never be the same again'."

"Neil Demetriades died after he was knifed by chip shop boss Mohammed Sadeq Rasuli."

"Rasuli will have to serve a minimum of six years behind bars after a jury at Leicester Crown Court yesterday found him guilty of manslaughter. They decided he was provoked, and cleared him of murder."

"The two men had argued outside their neighbouring businesses in Woodgate, Leicester, shortly before the fatal stabbing, on a Sunday afternoon, December 3."

"Mr Demetriades, 38, who ran Cafe Greco, bled to death after being stabbed through the heart." ...

UK: Attack accused 'lay in wait for ambush'
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"AN ALLEGED victim suffered serious facial injuries after a man ambushed in Barnoldswick town centre, a jury heard."

"Burnley Crown Court was told how Michael Byker, 26, who had previously been involved in a fracas with Luke Stockdale, hid behind a car before pouncing on him and smashing his jaw three days before last Christmas."

"Mr Stockdale suffered a bi-lateral fracture and had to have surgery to insert metal plates in his face."

"Byker, alleged to have punched and kicked the victim as well as sinking his teeth into him, was questioned by police and gave a false name. He later claimed he had been acting in self- defence, the jury heard." ...

UK: Man Dies After Tackling Vandals
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"A 57-year-old man has died in hospital after tackling a gang of teenage vandals outside his home."

"Police probe assaultIt is thought he may have been trying to stop them damaging his car."

He was set upon by up to eight youths ..." ...

"One neighbour, Andrew Brocklehurst, 20, said: 'I heard reports someone had kicked his car and he had gone out and tried to move them on and as far as I know that's when they attacked him."

"'It's a shock, it really is, it's not such a bad area and this is just a guy trying to defend his own property and he's been killed.'" ...