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MI: Metro Detroit father advocates for gun safety training after reports of several children shot
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A Metro Detroit man involved in a 2014 shooting is advocating for gun safety and protection, especially among children.

Marcus Weldon was leaving a Christmas party in December 2014 when he stopped by a gas station. Dressed up as Santa Clause, Weldon was helping a woman change her tire when someone approached them and tried to rob them.

Weldon said what began as a physical confrontation resulted in a gunfight that night. Ever since then, he has been advocating for gun safety and protection.

Weldon says he has been licensed to carry a weapon for over nine years and has been properly trained, even in firearms law.

�I do frequent training, not only with self-defense, but also in safety," Weldon said.

TX: Father of Sierra Rhodd shot to death during altercation with family member Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Harris County deputies said the father of Sierra Rhodd, the 20-year-old with disabilities who was killed Sunday, is dead after he was shot to death by a family member. According to investigators, Sierra's dad and his father-in-law had got into a physical altercation before the shooting happened. Detectives said the father-in-law is claiming self-defense.

Why a Shotgun Is a Great Option for Home Defense--Plus 3 Guns You Should Buy Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The 12-gauge pump shotgun is touted as the ultimate home defender. It�s far from a one-trick-pony and about as general-purpose of a firearm as you can buy. A shotgun can take the place of a rack of assorted rifles as long as you�re shooting at shorter distances, and can be used for hunting, garden pest control, guarding the family campsite, and, of course, defending your home.

PA: Hundreds Turn Out to Hear Mark & Patricia McCloskey in Saucon Valley
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Despite a change of venue, Mark and Patricia McCloskey still made their way to the Lehigh Valley to speak.

The Northampton County Republican Committee rented a pavilion at Town Hall Park to host the Missouri couple who gained fame in June while standing outside their home with guns drawn as Black Lives Matter protesters marched by.

An estimated 200-plus people showed up Thursday night to to listen to their story and their support of the Second Amendment right to bear arms.

Can the US survive the election? Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
In his new book, "Break It Up: Secession, Division, and the Secret History of America's Imperfect Union," leftist journalist Richard Kreitner expresses doubt that the country can hold together, or should. As he notes, English colonists came here to separate themselves from their rulers. Our revolution amounted to the colonies' secession from the British Empire.

How Trump Impeachment �Knocked Gun Control in the Head�
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A little-noticed casualty of Democrats� impeachment push against President Donald Trump last year was gun control, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., says.

In an interview for my book �Abuse of Power: Inside the Three-Year Campaign to Impeach Donald Trump,� Massie noted that the president was ready to pull the trigger on a federal law allowing orders to disallow possession of a gun because of extreme risk, commonly known as a �red flag law.�

�I�ve told my colleagues, the one good thing to come out of impeachment is that it knocked gun control in the head,� Massie said.

IN: National Rifle Association endorses Holcomb for reelection
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The National Rifle Association-Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVA) has endorsed Governor Eric Holcomb for a second term � awarding him and Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch with an �A� grade reflecting their strong support for Hoosiers� Second Amendment rights.

�Hoosiers� rightful Second Amendment rights are well protected in Indiana by Governor Eric Holcomb,� said John Weber, the Indiana State Director for the NRA. �Governor Holcomb proudly signed laws that support law-abiding gun owners, and therefore keep our communities and state safer. And he�s welcomed the NRA�s world-renowned marksmanship championship competitions to their new home in Indiana. We�re proud to give him in our endorsement in this race.�

How Many People In The U.S. Own Guns?
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Recent surveys find that about 40% of adult Americans own a gun or live with someone who does. A majority of those gun owners cite protection as their primary reason for owning a gun, and most believe the gun or guns they own make their homes safer. But research has consistently shown that households with guns are actually less safe � with markedly higher risks for accidental deaths, suicides and domestic homicides.

UT: Man faces assault charges after allegedly brandishing gun at Black Lives Matter Utah protesters
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�Each side of this dispute has a different account of the incident, as well as witnesses and evidence they interpret as supporting their claims. We are currently analyzing claims from one group that protesters may have physically restricted Mr. Schroerlucke from moving in a public space, prompted a specific reaction, as well as protesters� account that Mr. Schroerlucke was restrained to prevent him from attacking others,� WVCPD said in a Thursday press release.

�You�re innocent until you�re proven guilty. I think when all the footage comes out, there�s going to be a lot more clarity because it was pure self-defense,� said Sullivan.

Trump Responds to Death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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President Donald Trump responded to the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday.

�She just died? Wow. I didn�t know that,� the Republican told reporters on an airport tarmac in Bemidji, Minnesota, where he�d just held a rally.

�I just � you�re telling me now for the first time. She led an amazing life, what else can you say? She was an amazing woman, whether you agree or not, she was an amazing woman who led an amazing life,� the president added. �I�m actually sad to hear that. I�m sad to hear that.�

MS: Natchez jury acquits man on murder charges
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A Natchez jury returned a not guilty verdict in a murder trial on Friday in Sixth District Circuit Court after deliberating for approximately two hours.

Da�Larren White was tried for the murder of 27-year-old Rodrique Watson who was shot and killed in the parking lot of Zippy gas station after midnight on March 21, 2018.

The historic trial, which began Wednesday, is the first to be hosted in the Natchez Convention Center under the direction of Sixth District Circuit Court Judge Lillie B. Sanders to allow for adequate social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

KY: After 6 hours of testimony, grand jury no true bill in Jamie Keene death Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
After hearing the evidence, the grand jury returned a �no true bill,� which means they failed see evidence that criminal charges were appropriate. The decision was based on the evidence and testimony provided the grand jury. According to the press release from Geoghegan�s office, grand jury�s decision was based on Kentucky�s self-defense laws which include the �Castle Doctrine.�

NM: Two Gun Control Ordinances Loom Ahead for Monday, September 21st ABQ City Council Meeting! Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
After hearing the evidence, the grand jury returned a �no true bill,� which means they failed see evidence that criminal charges were appropriate. The decision was based on the evidence and testimony provided the grand jury. According to the press release from Geoghegan�s office, grand jury�s decision was based on Kentucky�s self-defense laws which include the �Castle Doctrine.�

KY: Louisville federal courthouse to close next week in anticipation of Breonna Taylor decision
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Downtown's federal courthouse will close next week in anticipation of a potential decision in the investigation of Breonna Taylor's shooting death by Louisville police, The Courier Journal learned Friday.

Chief Judge Greg Stivers signed an order Friday morning closing the Gene Snyder U.S. Courthouse and Custom House Sept. 21-25. The order says the building is being closed at the request of the General Services Administration, which manages it.

Ex-NRA official says gun owners 'don't need the NRA' to turn out at polls, accuses group of 'corruption'
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One of the most prominent claims he makes is that the NRA is not the "well-oiled, data driven lobbying machine" it appears to be from the outside and that LaPierre often said their operation is "all smoke and mirrors."

Powell expounded on that point in an interview with Fox News on Friday.

He said that the tens of millions of gun owners in the United States are going to turn out in elections and hold accountable politicians who aim to curtail gun rights no matter whether the NRA is successful and spending money or not.

When Do You Intervene? Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Inspired by a recent American Handgunner article and reader comment, Guncranks Brent T. Wheat, Roy Huntington and Tom Mchale discuss when � and if � you should intervene in violence you witness. With many considerations and no easy answers, the guys talk about the pros and cons of getting involved.

Notable names on Trump's list of potential Supreme Court nominees
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President Donald Trump has updated a roster of more than 20 potential Supreme Court nominees in recent weeks, a list that includes prominent and lesser-known conservatives who would undoubtedly tilt the court further rightward if one were appointed.

The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday, a liberal icon, provides Trump with an opportunity to appoint his third justice to the bench, a move that is sure to infuriate Democrats and satisfy Republicans looking to add a sixth conservative justice to the court.

VA: President Trump bashes �crazy� Gov. Northam, teases big Virginia rally, endorses Bob Good
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Early voting started in Virginia on Friday and President Donald Trump has tweeted who he thinks should win one of the state�s races.

Trump tweeted his endorsement for Virginia�s 5th Congressional District Republican candidate Bob Good, along with his opposition towards the current governor, Ralph Northam.

The president said Good will be a terrific congressman for Virginia and that he has his �complete and total� endorsement.

NSSF Congressional Report Card: Democrats Fail Miserably
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With just over seven weeks remaining until American voters elect a new president and Congress, the National Shooting Sports Foundation is out with its 2020 Congressional Report Card, and if Capitol Hill was a public school, almost every Democrat would flunk.

With but a few exceptions�such as Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Jon Tester (D-MT) and Joe Manchin (D-WV), Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-GA), Rep. Anthony Brindisi (D-NY), Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) and a handful of others�every Democrat received an �F� grade. Manchin gets a �B+�, Heinrich scored �C+� and Tester gets a �C� from the NSSF.