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Questioning �No Questions Asked� - Are Gun-Surrender Gimmicks Legal?
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"For decades we've heard about gun turn-ins � 'Gun Buy-Back' programs sponsored by churches, civic groups, and various other misinformed do-gooder organizations. The very name � buy-back � implies that guns belong not to individuals, but to the government, or at least to the people who don't like guns. The programs have the stated purpose of 'getting guns off the street,' which seems to give operators a pass from further scrutiny, even as they offer a tangible good such as a grocery store coupon or gift card in return for a gun, 'no questions asked,' much like any other fencing operation. Finally someone has forced the question: Are these programs legal?" ... |
Right to Life Advocates Need Guns as 9-11 Anniversary Approaches (video available)
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"'As America approaches the 10th anniversary of the militant Islamist terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C. of September 11, 2001, law-abiding citizens must be able to acquire, carry and use the firearms they may need to defend life from future attacks by terrorists and other criminals,' gun law expert John M. Snyder said here today."
"'There is an intrinsic philosophical connection uniting the right to life with the right to the defense of life and the right to keep and bear arms,' he added." ... |
The Hypocrisy & Insidiousness of Toy Gun Buybacks
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"Every year, particularly around the holiday season, there are articles in the news about kids 'trading in' their toy guns for a more 'appropriate' toy or book."
"Sad faced children, usually little boys, carry their prized toy guns to their fate of being crushed by machines like the Bash-O-Matic, all for the exchange of a brightly wrapped book or stuffed animal." ... |
Should gun manufacturers stay in states at war with their best interests?
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"Last Friday, we looked at the trend of several gun-friendly (and business-friendly) states attempting to lure gun manufacturers away from their home states, which are in many cases not only openly hostile to the civilian gun market, but also tend to implement tax and regulatory policies that are stifling for any business. ... Today, though, we will look at a Boston Globe editorial that apparently argues that gun manufacturers have a moral obligation to remain in states that are openly hostile to their best interests:" ... |
Self-Defense Tip: Aim
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"'Recently a neighbor asked my advice on purchasing a home-defense shotgun,' gun guru John Zent writes in americanrifleman.org. 'I described different options and then advised him to consider a short-barreled side-by-side like the Stoeger Double Defense [above] because loading and shooting it are foolproof. No effort is required to cycle an action, and the gun can�t jam between shots. Since precise aiming isn�t necessary, even the rawest beginning shooter has a fair chance of operating the gun effectively.' Huh? Loading a shotgun with shells with a bloodstream full of adrenalin is about as 'foolproof' as trying to pick-up Carolina Pampita Ardohain by asking her if Heaven�s lost an angel. ..." ... |
Are Wilson Combat 1911s Worth $4000?
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"When TTAG announced the arrival of the new Wilson Combat X-TAC Compact, more than a few members of our Armed Intelligentsia wondered why in the world anyone would pay $2680 for a pistol. (And that, 1911 fans, is a non-customized 'entry level' model.) Sid put it succinctly: 'The price! My God! The price!' So I asked John May to justify the cost of his employer's 1911s. Billy Boy's marketing maven sent the following bullet points explaining 'why Wilson Combat Pistols are more highly valued than other makers pistols':" ... |
Gun Review: MAS Fusil Semi-Automatique Mod�le 1949 � 1956.
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"AR guy? Money too tight to mention? Time to go retro. For around $300, you can pick up one of the best ugly-step-sister semi-auto mil-sups on the market: the French MAS 49/56. Here�s a shocker: the French combat rifle isn�t a second-best choice. I�d much rather go into combat with an MAS 49/56 than an M-1 Garand. I know, I know. The rifle that�s never been fired and only dropped once. But before all of you die-hard, corn-fed, flag waving, internet Garand disciples flame me to a crisp for speaking such heresy, hear me out . . ." ... |
Self Defense Tip: Make Sure It�s A Real Threat Before Shooting
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"Almost no one disputes your right to protect yourself, your loved ones or your property when you�re threatened. OK, there are some. But one of the key aspects of this right is that the defender has to have a reasonable fear of death or bodily harm before using deadly force. It�s also a good idea not to warn the police that you�re going to kill the next burglar you catch on your property�" ... |
OH: Cleveland homeowner shoots teen burglar
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"A homeowner shot a 16-year-old burglar in the chest Monday on Kennedy Avenue, police said." ...
"The homeowner heard them trying to get in through a window and grabbed his gun. He found the window damaged, looked outside and saw the three suspects, Sgt. Sammy Morris said."
"The homeowner told police that one of the threesome reached into his waistband and turned toward him. The homeowner fired." ... |
WV: Was that murder or was it self-defense?
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"For a person who has an opinion on everything under the sun, including the political impact of sunspots, I am stumped by the case of Jesus Canul."
"Canul's arrest for killing David Abbot created an uproar in Logan."
"Police say Abbot put a knife to Canul's throat and robbed him outside the Logan Walmart. As Abbot fled the scene, police said Canul pulled his revolver and shot Abbot in the back of the head."
"Canul had a concealed weapons permit."
"Some people in Logan are protesting the murder charge as they say Canul acted in self-defense. They are raising money for his legal defense fund." ... |
WI: Shooting sparks debate over homeowners right to defend
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"The shooting death of 39-year-old James Babe at an Okauchee home has re-ignited debate over homeowners right to defend themselves."
"Hundreds of people have commented on our online web stories about the issue. And, in nearby communities homeowners have differing opinions."
"Terri McCarthy of Eagle said it depends on the circumstances, whether you should get away with shooting what you consider to be an intruder." ... |
Must guns stay at home?
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"The Second Amendment�s 'right to keep and bear arms' is proving to be a right to keep a gun at home, but so far not a right to bear a loaded firearm in public."
"The Supreme Court breathed new life into the amendment when it struck down strict handgun bans in Washington and Chicago and spoke of the 'inherent right of self-defense.'"
"But to the dismay of gun rights advocates, judges in recent months have read those decisions narrowly and rejected claims from those who said they had a constitutional right to carry a loaded gun on their person or in their car. Instead, these judges from California to Maryland have said the 'core right' to a gun is limited to the home." ... |
Your right to self-defense shouldn�t end at state borders
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"This Labor Day weekend, many families will pack up the car for one last road trip to the beach, lake or park before summer ends. Unfortunately, many of them will have to check their right to self-defense at the state border. Thankfully, there is legislation making its way through Congress that would fix this."
"The bill is the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 822) and it would allow any person with a valid, state-issued concealed firearm permit to exercise their right to carry a firearm in any other state that affords that right to its own residents." ... |
ATF Chief Reassigned Over Deadly Sting
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"The Obama administration is punishing top officials for the failed ATF operation that placed American guns in the hands of Mexican drug cartels. The acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has been recalled to Washington."
"He will be replaced in the interim by the U.S. attorney for Minnesota. Obama�s permanent nominee for the job continues to languish in the nomination process while Congress bickers over the Second Amendment." ... |
Holder �Reassigns� ATF�s Melson
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"First, remember that Acting ATF Director Kenneth Melson met with congressional investigators Congressman Darrell Issa and Senator Charles Grassley last July 4 to discuss Fast and Furious, against DOJ recommendations. In a letter to Eric Holder, they noted that his 'cooperation was extremely helpful to our investigation.'"
"Next, remember that two ATF agents who were less than forthcoming during a congressional hearing were recently promoted."
"Now, understand that Melson wasn�t 'fired.' He was 'reassigned' from running the ATF 'to the position of senior adviser on forensic science in the Department of Justice�s Office of Legal Programs.'" ... |
US has long way to go to show Mexico what kind of ally it is in stemming war on US doorstep
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... "Up till now, the US's lukewarm acceptance of culpability has been justified by gun rights groups hell bent on not having their Second Amendment rights infringed upon ..."
"But what happens when the world starts seeing the US role in Mexico's violence as an aider and abettor to terrorists? It may have already started and could be the explanations for today's events in Washington."
"Today, there was a sign that the US government is finally realizing it has to do something to show that it's being proactive against the escalating Mexican violence.
Out of the blue, it was announced that the [ATF] Acting Director Kenneth Melson was being replaced. Sources say it's because of his involvement in the 'gunwalker' scandal." ... |
Has Calderon stepped in to push Fast & Furious agenda?
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"Has Mexican President Felipe Calderon stepped in as a surrogate to push what many Northwest gun rights activists believe is the underlying goal of the Obama administration�s Operation Fast & Furious; that is, renewal of the ban on so-called 'assault weapons' that he now blames for the casino massacre last week in Monterrey, as reported by Reuters?" ... |
Confirmed: Melson out at ATF, replaced by U.S. Atty from MN
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"Kenneth Melson, who has served as acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives since April 2009 has been replaced today and will become senior advisor on forensic science in the Justice Department�s office of Legal Policy." ...
"BULLETIN: U.S. Attorney Dennis Burke suddenly resigned this morning, according to the Arizona Republic. Burke was U.S. Attorney during Operation Fast and Furious." ... |
The Night of the Short Knives: "Scratch one flattop." Melson transferred to a rubber room job at DOJ, Burke forced to resign.
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"So, it figures that the biggest day in the Gunwalker Scandal so far would happen on the morning I'm out selling some stuff to raise some more legal fees. This started with a tip early this morning first to David Codrea and then to me that Melson's office had been cleaned out over the weekend and he was being transferred to a rubber room job at DOJ to keep him safely on the payroll and minimize his motivations to really lay the whole thing out for the Congress."
"Away from my computer, I used my Boost Mobile ghetto phone to alert several news folks to the event and they immediately set to work verifying -- which they did and more." ... |
OH: Ohio Paper Outs CCW-Holding Local Politicians
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"We�ve seen this before, haven�t we? A newspaper or wire service decides to stir the pot by publicly ID�ing concealed carry license holders. They can�t do much about the advance of gun rights, something anathema to the left-leaning editorial boards of ninety percent of the legacy media. So they go with the only weapon they have left. They figure, �let�s make it uncomfortable to exercise second amendment rights. We�ll �shame� them by letting everyone know they�re crazy gun-nuts.� And they do it all under the cloak of the public�s right to know�" ... |
MA: But What About Gourmet Shops?
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"Knife Rights sent out the following on an attempt by two Boston City Councilmen to force retailers who sell knives to be licensed for 'knife sale.' In other words, a local equivalent of an FFL for knives. These politicians don't say whether it will apply to Target, Walmart, and gourmet shops which sell knives 10 and 12 inch blades." ... |
OR: Two gun bills get another look
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"Backers of two gun-related bills that died in the 2011 legislative session will try again when lawmakers meet in February."
"Before then, the House Judiciary Committee plans to hear testimony on the bills, according to Rep. Andy Olson, R-Albany, a member of the panel."
"One would bar public disclosure of information from concealed handgun licenses, and the other would provide reciprocity with other states for holders of such licenses." ... |
One Heartbeat Away From Losing The Second Amendment
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... "Now lawsuits have been filed across the country seeking to invalidate long-standing state and local restrictions. ... The court inevitably will accept one or more of these cases once a split between circuits becomes established. That much is virtually certain."
"But it�s unknown what that court will look like. Will it be the same 5-4 majority that finally has recognized our fundamental Second Amendment rights, or will it be a new majority, perhaps 5-4 the other way, seeking to not only uphold state and local gun restrictions but also effectively reverse the two recent decisions with death by a thousand cuts?" ... |
Federal Court Says You Can Record the Cops
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"Remember that nutcase cop who arrested a bystander for recording a public crime scene? Yeah, that was a violation of the First Amendment, according to the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Boston. This is great news."
"The ruling originates with a suit filed by Boston attorney Simon Glik, who was arrested for recording another arrest in the middle of the Boston Common. You know, the enormous, oldest public park in America. A pretty public place." ... |
Obamacare and the jurisprudence of Clarence Thomas
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... "The bulk of the article is worthy of attention because Toobin, despite his obvious distaste for Thomas' views, takes him seriously as a judicial thinker and pathfinder." ...
"Toobin is on particularly strong ground when he discusses the Second Amendment's right to keep and bear arms. For years it was considered a dead letter in sophisticated legal circles, protecting only the right to bear arms as a member of the National Guard."
"But in 1997 Thomas wrote a concurring opinion in a case invalidating one provision in a 1993 gun control law. Thomas pointed to the emerging legal scholarship, some of it the product of liberal law professors ... arguing that the Second Amendment was intended to protect a personal right to own guns. |
IL: Woman Acquitted For Recording Police Officers On Blackberry
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"Frustrated, Tiawanda Moore quietly flipped on the recorder on her BlackBerry as she believed that two Chicago police internal affairs investigators were trying to talk her into dropping her sexual harassment complaint against a patrol officer."
"But Moore was the one who ended up in trouble � criminally charged with violating an obscure state eavesdropping law that makes audio recording of police officers without their consent a felony offense."
"On Wednesday, though, a Criminal Court jury quickly repudiated the prosecution's case, taking less than an hour to acquit Moore on both eavesdropping counts." ... |
OK: Rogers County judge rules police dash-cam recordings not public record
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"A Rogers County judge wrote in an order released Tuesday that a dash-cam recording made by the Claremore Police Department is a 'direct piece of evidence' and 'not a public record' under the state�s Open Records Act."
"The five-page ruling came after Associate District Judge Sheila Condren had heard evidence Aug. 1 in a nonjury trial." ...
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TX: Nacogdoches attorney responds to class action certification on Tenaha lawsuit
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"United States District Judge T. John Ward filed his decision on Monday to certify a lawsuit alleging an illegal interdiction program by various Tenaha and Shelby County officials as class action. It wasn't long afterwards that plaintiff's attorney Tim Garrigan got requests for interviews."
"Texas Lawyer reporters, local media and even national news outlets, including CNN and the Wall Street Journal, have been following the case over the years. The decision is significant in the legal efforts to stop illegal search and seizures and questionable 'interdiction' programs." ... |
OH: Video cameras confiscated at town hall
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"Police, acting at the direction of aides to U.S. Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, confiscated video cameras from two Democratic activists, a Chabot spokesman said." ...
"In a letter to Cincinnati Solicitor John Curp, Hamilton County Democratic Party Chairman Tim Burk asked for an explanation of 'the legal basis for the seizure and the enforcement by Cincinnati police of rules created by the congressman.'" ... |
CA: LA Artist Faces Police Questioning for Painting Banks in Flames
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"This summer the LAPD paid two visits to Eagle Rock artist Alex Schaefer to discuss his 'incendiary' paintings of Chase bank branches engulfed in flames." ...
"While Schaefer�s symbol for social havoc (red and orange flames) may seem a little played out, his story�terrified civilians calling the cops on a middle-aged oil painter, the LAPD sending detectives to the painter�s house�is almost its own more unique symbol which connotes how far everyone will go to protect banks." ... |
CA: Law murky on identifying police in homeless death
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"The refusal of police to release the names of six officers involved in a violent confrontation with a mentally ill homeless man has sparked anger but legal experts said Friday there is significant debate about whether law enforcement can � and should � publicly identify police in such instances." ... |
D.C.: Officer in transgender shooting had prior alcohol run-ins
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"The D.C. police officer accused of drunkenly shooting at transgendered people has been punished at least twice before for alcohol-related incidents, records and sources said."
"Charging documents released Monday described how Kenneth Furr crashed his Cadillac into another vehicle early Friday morning, stood on the hood of the victims' vehicle and shouted, 'I'm gonna kill all of you.'"
"There were five people in the other vehicle, police said. One person suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the arm and hand, and two others were hurt in the attack." ... |
MI: West Bloomfield cop suspended after failing to make arrest
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"A police officer disciplined over his handling of a traffic stop involving the township supervisor and her husband didn't want to make an arrest because he was worried it would negatively impact a public safety millage, according to reports obtained by The Detroit News."
"The resulting flap over his failure to make an arrest and instead drive Supervisor Michele Economou Ureste and her husband Matthew home after giving him an alcohol breath test led to calls for the supervisor's resignation during a township board meeting Monday night." |
NM: Surveillance photo shows officer in sex act: Some viewers may find this photo offensive (VIDEO AVAILABLE)
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"KOB Eyewitness News 4 has obtained surveillance pictures of a State Police officer having sex with a woman on the hood of a car in broad daylight."
"State Police aren't saying anything about the photos, but KOB Eyewitness News 4 is pressing for answers."
"Two weeks ago KOB reported a story about an officer caught on camera having sex while in full uniform, an act shown on security camera at the Santa Fe Canyon Ranch."
"KOB has blurred out the woman's image, but you can see it's during daylight hours and the officer is still wearing his utility belt." ... |
FL: Gang member photos used to stop gun bill
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"Recently released documents show a Florida law enforcement official accessed secret files on gun permit holders in an effort to lobby against gun legislation." ... |
OH: Families offered free day at the range
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"The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is sponsoring a Family Outdoor Skills Day on Saturday September 17, 2011. The event will feature shotgun, rifle, pellet gun and archery shooting activities and instruction. This family-friendly day will be held at Spring Valley Shooting Range in Greene County from noon to 5:00pm. All range fees are waived for the event participants and the equipment andammunition will be provided." ... |
LA: Outdoor retailers look ahead to tax-free weekend
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"Louisiana�s Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday has become like a second Christmas for outdoors equipment retailers. Maybe even better."
"'It�s a huge weekend,' said Robin Simmons of Simmons Sporting Goods in Bastrop. 'And it gets bigger each year.'" ... |
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