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MI: Man�s backpack filled with firearms stolen from gun shop: court
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A man accused in two Kent County gun shop break-ins was arrested after he fled from police with a backpack full of stolen firearms, a federal complaint shows.

Tommy Lee Libbett Jr., 24, has been indicted on a charge of being a felon in possession of firearms.

According to the complaint, filed July 31 in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids, Wyoming police responded in the early afternoon hours of July 14 to the area of Buchanan Avenue SW and 35th Street to investigate suspicious activity at a home construction site.

Libbett fled from police with a backpack, then returned without it. Police soon after found the backpack and it contained nine stolen firearms from Imperial Gunworx in Sparta.

Dems Debate Gun Controls That Don�t Work, Demand More Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
In their second debate, Democratic presidential hopefuls appearing Tuesday night in Detroit pushed gun control in reaction to the shooting incident in Gilroy, California, but they called for the same �solutions� and Pete Buttigieg suggested more should be done, only by vaguely stating, �We know what to do, and it has not happened.�

MI: Feds say felon directed 7 women to buy more than 30 guns
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Federal investigators say seven women purchased more than 30 handguns at Detroit-area stores at the direction of a convicted felon who couldn�t possess firearms.

Charges were filed Wednesday against the women and Ruemondo Murray. The women are accused of conspiracy and making false statements while buying guns last fall, typically at Dunham�s stores. Investigators say Murray�s goal was to resell the weapons on the streets.

Agent Mark Jackson said in a court filing that the Smith & Wesson guns are among the most common handguns discovered in Detroit crimes. Some guns turned up in an Ontario, Canada, storage unit in March.

OK: Oklahoma court upholds sentence for ex-cop convicted of rape
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Oklahoma court upholds sentence for ex-cop convicted of rape and sexual assault convictions and 263-year prison sentence of a former Oklahoma City police officer whose case has been watched closely by the Black Lives Matter movement ....

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals unanimously rejected appeals by Daniel Holtzclaw that included a lack of evidence,.....

Prosecutors alleged Holtzclaw, 32, targeted black women and girls while on duty. He was convicted in 2015 on 18 of 36 charges of sexual assault ....

"This case involved a sexual predator who happened to be employed, most unfortunately, as an Oklahoma City police officer," Presiding Judge David B. Lewis wrote in a specially concurring opinion to the 5-0 ruling.

NY: Cuomo Goes Ballistic On Guns
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Governor Andrew Cuomo took a few potshots at the already dying right to keep and bear arms in The Empire State as he signed more gun control bills into law. Surprise, surprise. New York is hardly a bastion of respect for the Second Amendment and has more than its share of �common sense� firearms restrictions. While anyone with actual good sense already knows better than to let a Democrat politician around their guns, this is as good a time as any to recall that Liberty Nation�s Graham J Noble was and still is correct: The party of progressives is absolutely out to disarm us.

AR: Deadly West Memphis shooting ruled self-defense Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A shooting that killed a man in a West Memphis home early Thursday morning was ruled self-defense by police. Officers responded to 147 Stuart Avenue at 4:30 a.m. for a report that a man had kicked in the door to an apartment and was collapsed in the bedroom doorway. Police identified the man as Bernard Bullins, 26, and said he was found dead with gunshot wounds.

SD: Shooting simulator first of its kind in South Dakota
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The TI Outdoor Simulator is a realistic system that benefits law enforcement personnel, and people wanting to learn more about basic self defense.

Willie Dvorak is a full time Professional Hunting Guide. He recently purchased the simulator.

"I got the system because I thought it would be a huge entertainment value for my hunters during the down time," said Willie Dvorak, Owner of Jim River Guide Services.

WA: Man Shoots Bear who Pursued Him up Tree in Washington Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
On 25 June 2019, a black bear charged a man, chased his dog, then pursued him up a tree until he shot and killed it with a pistol. The attack occurred in Pend Oreille County, Washington State, near Petit lake. The defender fired a shot in an attempt to scare the bear away, but that did not work.

NH: Judge dismisses case seeking to allow guns back into N.H. House chamber Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Gun supporters were dealt a blow on Thursday as a lawsuit seeking to undo a rule banning firearms inside Representatives Hall in the State House was dismissed in Merrimack County Superior Court. But Rep. John Burt, R-Goffstown, the plaintiff in the case, said the Superior Court judge�s decision was not a surprise and he is �looking ahead to the Supreme Court.�

ATF Director Nominee: No Support for Further Gun Restrictions
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Sen. Ted Cruz brought a fresh round of questions over Canterbury�s personal take on expanding background checks. �As Director of ATF, would you support extending mandatory federal background checks to private transactions between people who are not [licensed] dealers?� asked the Texas Republican.

Canterbury said he would not, �because I do believe in the Second Amendment and I do believe those individual sales are guaranteed under current law.�

TriggrCon Brings Gun Makers, Enthusiasts Together
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riggrCon blasted into the bustling Bellevue, Washington area, July 26 and 27, bringing Second Amendment enthusiasts together with gun and gear makers for a more personal look at the products and faces behind each company.

The annual event, held 10 miles from Seattle at the Meydenbauer Center saw over 9,000 attendees, 800 industry and media personnel and 131 companies represented. From new guns to accessories to apparel, attendees were introduced to some of the best, brightest and most innovative products to be released mid-year.

NY: Cuomo�s Ban On Armed Teachers Will Make Schools Less Safe Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
By placing his signature on legislation that prevents local New York State school districts from authorizing armed volunteer staff, including teachers, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has made schools more vulnerable to attack and signaled that fact to every deranged person looking for a headline, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said today.

VA: Gun Owners Can Comment on Gov. Northam�s VA Gun Control Scheme Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Old Dominion gun owners and Second Amendment activists can now comment on Gov. Ralph Northam�s multi-tiered gun control agenda as the Virginia State Crime Commission prepares for its hearings Aug. 19-20 on the governor�s proposals.

Three NRA board members resign in latest sign of upheaval at gun rights group
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Three National Rifle Association board members who have raised concerns about reports of reckless spending and mismanagement by the group�s leadership resigned Thursday, another sign of mounting dissent within the nation�s most powerful gun-rights group.

The three board members � Esther Schneider of Texas, Sean Maloney of Ohio and Timothy Knight of Tennessee � said they were stripped of their committee assignments after they asked questions about allegations of lavish spending by NRA chief executive Wayne LaPierre and other financial excesses.

Here�s how to stop the next mass shooter Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Of course, as a society, we have nothing to offer the victims and future victims of mass shootings but our shopworn thoughts and prayers because we know collectively, we�re not going to do anything about them. Let�s own the fact that we have more of a stomach to see dead children than to confront the gun lobby or make other societal changes.

Reclaim our public spaces
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The frequency of recent mass shootings in recent years has had a numbing effect. How can we grieve a massacre a month, honor the victims and understand the motives of every deranged killer and still maintain some sense of normalcy in our lives? On a typical month in 2019, around 50 people die is mass shootings. We can be forgiven for not paying attention each time. How is this new normal in any way acceptable?

Presidential Message on National Shooting Sports Month, 2019
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During National Shooting Sports Month, we celebrate the cherished tradition of recreational and sport shooting activities. Shooting sports bring people together and instill comradery among a significant portion of its fellow enthusiasts. The vibrant shooting sport culture is made possible, in large part, by our steadfast protection of one of our bedrock and most-cherished liberties, the right to keep and bear arms.

Five Questions for 73 Remaining NRA Board Members
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Three dedicated, hard-working, thoroughly committed NRA directors have resigned their seats in protest of the leadership�s heavy-handed tactics, and the inability to gain access to information critical to them fulfilling their fiduciary responsibilities. Ester Schneider, Tim Knight, and Sean Maloney tendered their resignations this morning, and they were, I suspect, gleefully accepted by President Carolyn Meadows. I�m very disappointed to see them go, but know that they will continue the fight.

NM: New Mexico Conservatives File Lawsuit Against Gun Laws, Lack of Public Referendums Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A New Mexico conservative coalition recently filed a lawsuit against two state officials for prohibiting referendums on 10 bills passed in this year�s legislative session � claiming not allowing public comment on the laws is unconstitutional. Two of those bills are gun-control laws, which took effect late last month.