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Terry sister assails latest administration Fast and Furious stonewalling
Submitted by: David Codrea
Website: http://www.DavidCodrea.com

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... "'Learning that Eric Holder has asked the judge to delay turning over thousands of Fast and Furious documents has enraged me,' Terry-Willis acknowledged. 'I thought about writing Eric Holder a letter to ask him one simple question 'Why?' I came back down to reality assuming, as usual, the question would fall on deaf ears and never be answered.'" ...
 

Note to Gun Control Advocates: Do You Think of Children Like These When Fighting �Gun Violence�?
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"Gun control advocates are famous (in these parts) for using misleading statistics to promote civilian disarmament. Gun violence claims 30k lives a year! they proclaim. The antis ignore or skim over the fact that suicides account for around half of these deaths. Gun control has no appreciable effect upon this behavior (see: 'gun-free' Japan�s suicide rate). Doesn�t matter. Gun control is for the children�. For example . . ." ...
 

Revolutionary War fort gun ban rule an affront to history and to heroes who sacrificed all for freedom
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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... "It almost seems like some historical society hoplophobe decided to put the notice up on his own authority and see if it would work. Whether the sign and its applicability to the code section it cites would withstand a legal challenge is unknown, but it certainly is inviting of one." ...
 

2nd Amendment: Original Meaning and Purpose
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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... "The Founding Fathers, having just broken away from Great Britain, understood the new federal government they were ratifying might one day become just as tyrannical. If it had the authority to control citizen access to firearms, then it could disarm them, just as the British attempted to do. This would make any attempts to restore liberties futile."

"The Second Amendment was specifically included in the Bill of Rights to prevent this."

"Two centuries later, we are in an ideological struggle with gun control advocates attempting to alter the meaning of the Second Amendment in order to allow for federal restrictions on our right to bear arms. ..." ...
 

Never Mind Fast & Furious. Why Are We Sending Guns to the Mexican Government?
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"There is no doubt in my mind that Obama Administration cabinet members knew about Operation Fast & Furious, the ATF�s 'stingless sting' that enabled the sale of some 2000 U.S. gun store guns to Mexican drug thugs. Two of which ended-up in the hands of men who murdered U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry. I am reasonably sure the President of the United States was also briefed on the extralegal, U.S.-sponsored gun smuggling operation. I am losing hope that they will be held accountable for approving this criminal endeavor. Meanwhile, the U.S. has been supplying the Mexican Army and State Police with fully-automatic firearms, knowing full well that tens of thousands of these guns 'seep' into the hands of narco-terrorists. ..." ...
 

 

 

Your Wife is Held at Gunpoint: What Do You Do, Jack�What Do You Do?
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"This question came to me as I watched an episode of The Walking Dead ... In this episode there is a scene where Glenn and his girlfriend Maggie came across Merle. The next thing you know Merle had a gun to Maggie�s head with his finger on the trigger, the two of them were sitting on the ground and Glenn was standing over them, 10 feet away with a gun in his hand, pointed at Merle. ... So this is my question . . ."

"Some bastard has a handgun to my girlfriend�s, lover�s, sister�s, wife�s or mom�s head. He has his finger on the trigger and I�m standing over them with a handgun/pistol fully loaded with a round in the chamber and no safety, my sights are on his head. What do I do?" ...
 

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks to Hunters: Bear Spray �ber Alles
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"'Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds hunters that bears are very active this time of year, searching out food from late summer berry crops,' the State agency warns [via ammoland.com]. 'FWP Bear Management Specialist, Jamie Jonkel, said that he has received a lot of reports from archery hunters in recent weeks that have seen grizzly and black bear scat and tracks at all elevations throughout western Montana. ... Hunters should think ahead about what they would do in an encounter and carry and know how to use bear spray.' And carry a large caliber firearm of some sort as a backup, yes? Well . . ." ...
 

Gun dealers - fix yourselves
Submitted by: Liston Matthews
Website: http://goodhillpress.blogspot.com/

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"Any one who has had any experience with gun store clerks has probably had some of the same experiences I have had.
  • Know-it-all clerks who want to sell you something you are not interested in.

  • Clerks who want more to push the product they got the best deal from their distributor on, rather that consider the specific needs of a small framed lady.

  • Clerks who huddle with their buddies in the corner telling war stories while you wait."
"I could go on -"

"But I had a new experience Saturday. ..." ...
 

Brady Campaign lawsuits against online ammo dealers aim to cripple 2nd Amendment
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"The Brady Campaign announced Tuesday that it is suing four online retailers of ammunition, firearm accessories, and body armor, for their ostensible culpability in the murder of 12, and injuries to scores of others, in the Aurora, Colorado theater massacre in 2012. Neither Lucky Gunner, Sportsman's Guide, BulletProofBodyArmorHQ.com, nor BTP Arms pulled any triggers in this atrocity, of course, nor have they been charged with any criminal wrongdoing, and nor is there even any indication that any of them are or have been under investigation for any such crime. What, then, is this about?" ...
 

Vile ad bounces off McSally, sticks to Gabby Giffords
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"Do you know what you're doing?"

"That's our question to the Americans for Responsible Solutions PAC after it aired a 30-second ad attacking Martha McSally, GOP candidate for Congress in District 2."

"The ad is a nasty piece of work. Demagoguery in heart-rending tones." ...

"The ad waves the bloody shirt. Takes the tragic killing of two innocents and drops it at McSally's feet, as if she were responsible. A murder indictment implied."

"But, of course, McSally had nothing to do with these deaths."

"The ad ... is emblematic of a wave of tough new advertising the gun-control lobby pushed out after the slaughter of children and teachers at Newtown, Conn. did not result in meaningful gun-control legislation." ...
 

Moms Demand Action Group Asked to Leave Lansing, MI Kroger
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"It looks like the Kroger grocery store chain is getting a little annoyed at all the bad press Moms Demand Action is attempting to throw their way. A gaggle of MDAers were protesting outside a Kroger store in Lansing, Michigan when the store finally had enough of their presence and made a demand of their own: get the hell off of our property. Immediately . . ." ...

"There are two things to note here."

"First, the pathetic turnout that Moms Demand Action generated. ..." ...
 

And Then They Came For The Bolt-Actions
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"You can find them in every gun store in even the most restrictive states in the nation, and with good reason; bolt-action rifles are among the most ubiquitous rifles in the United States, and have been in deer camps and military arsenals in the United States since the Palmer carbine was used in the U.S. Civil War."

"Now two separate gun control groups are attempting to restrict access to them." ...
 

PA: Proposal to arm school employees deserves an 'F' (poll available)
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"Pennsylvania state Sen. Don White wants to give school districts the option of allowing teachers and other employees to bring guns to school."

"The Indiana County Republican is sponsoring a bill that he says is not about the Second Amendment."

"Rather, he says, it�s about giving school districts 'greater choices when it comes to protecting our most precious resource � our children.'" ...
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Submitter's Note: Don't forget to take the poll!
 

NJ: What N.J. really needs is mandatory gun buybacks
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"There's little harm in the bill our state Assembly just passed, to expand gun buyback programs across New Jersey. It comes at no cost to the taxpayers. It would be paid for with forfeiture funds and private donations."

"And who knows? It may even do some good. ..." ...

"The biggest problem with this approach, though, is that it tiptoes around the one reform that could really make a difference, but that Americans would never accept: Mandatory gun buybacks. That's what Australia did, after its own version of Newtown." ...
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SUBMITTER'S COMMENT: And now, after their own ISIS crisis, the Aussies are ruing the day they permitted their pollyanna-ish politicians to inflict this nonsense on them.
 

The future of the gun - a book review
Submitted by: Liston Matthews
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... "THE FUTURE OF THE GUN is a very informative book that explores guns and gun rights in America. I recommend it highly." ...
 

NBC's call to treat home invaders 'like royalty' even worse than first appears
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"On September 8, NBC's Today Show featured 'Rossen Reports: How to prevent, survive home invasion' (see accompanying video). NBC being what it is, none should be surprised that a firearm within quick reach was not among the recommendations for protecting one's family, life and home from predatory criminals. In fact, that option was not even mentioned."

"Instead, the show's guest, Wallace Zeins, a former NYPD detective and hostage negotiator, suggested entrusting your life (and your children's lives) to . . . bug spray:" ...
 

WA: Initiative 591: Voting yes will maintain balance between public safety, privacy rights
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"Initiative 591 is a simple, one-page measure that protects the integrity of background checks by requiring that such checks conducted in Washington comply with a uniform national standard. It protects against illegal search and seizure, preventing politicians and bureaucrats driven by an anti-rights agenda from depriving citizens of their property without due process."

"Initiative 591 is supported by rank-and-file law enforcement. It is endorsed by two major statewide law enforcement organizations: the Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs, the oldest and largest law enforcement group in the state, and the Washington State Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Association. ..." ...
 

WA: Washington gun control measure: Really just semantics?
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"The gun control battle in Washington State is getting more attention yesterday and today on both sides of the state, as the Seattle Times late Saturday published a lengthy piece on the dueling initiatives � I-591 and I-594 � and the Spokane Spokesman Review has Op-Eds from a leading gun rights advocate, and the executive director of the YMCA in Spokane."

"Once again, the Seattle Times has managed to not report that I-594 � the 18-page gun control measure backed by wealthy Seattle-area billionaires and anti-gun former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg�s 'Everytown for Gun Safety' lobbying group � is opposed by rank-and-file law enforcement. ..." ...
 

WA: Initiative 594: Voting yes will close background-check loophole for gun buyers
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"At the YWCA of Spokane, we are proud to be Spokane�s only state-recognized program for domestic violence victims� services. As recent headlines have demonstrated, education about domestic violence and advocacy on behalf of victims is as important as providing services to those whose lives have been impacted by family violence."

"As a voice for the over 13,000 women and children served by our agency per year, we believe it is our responsibility to do everything we can to support domestic violence victims and prevent the perpetuation of domestic violence."

"As the executive director of the YWCA of Spokane, I am proud to support Initiative 594 � and urge you to join me." ...
 

KY: Grimes' ad a smokescreen for gun stance
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"Kentucky Secretary of State and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes has done everything in her power in this race to distance herself from President Barack Obama."

"She has tried to persuade voters across this state she�s not his candidate, but make no mistake about it � she is his candidate and would be a rubber stamp for him and his agenda if elected in November."

"In a new TV ad, Grimes is shown shooting clay pigeons and in the course of the advertisement turns to the camera and says, 'I�m not Barack Obama, I disagree with him on guns, coal and the EPA.'"

"Mrs. Grimes would have you believe that because she makes an advertisement of herself shooting clay pigeons that she is pro-gun." ...
 

TX: NRA Endorses Greg Abbott for Texas Governor
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"On behalf of our five million members across the country, the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) is proud to endorse Greg Abbott for Governor of Texas."

"Based on his support of and commitment to the Second Amendment, Abbott has earned an 'A' rating from the NRA-PVF in the 2014 general election. An 'A' rating is reserved for a pro-gun elected official who has consistently supported the NRA�s position on issues of importance to gun owners and sportsmen." ...
 

ID: Otter gets 'A' rating from the NRA in endorsement
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"The National Rifle Association has endorsed Idaho Gov. Butch Otter for re-election to a third term."

"'On behalf of our five million members across the country, the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund is proud to endorse Butch Otter for reelection as Governor of Idaho,' the gun rights group said in a press release."

"The endorsement comes as no surprise. Otter signed a controversial bill that allows people with an enhanced concealed weapon permit on Idaho�s college campuses this year and has long attracted NRA�s endorsement." ...
 

TX: NRA endorses Dan Patrick for Lt. Governor
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"On behalf of our five million members across the country, the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) is proud to endorse Dan Patrick for Lt. Governor of Texas."

"Based on his support of and commitment to the Second Amendment, Patrick has earned an 'A' rating from the NRA-PVF in the 2014 general election. An 'A' rating is reserved for a solidly pro-gun elected official who has consistently supported the NRA�s position on votes of importance to gun owners and sportsmen." ...
 

FL: NRA Stands Behind Rick Scott for Re-election
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/

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"The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) announced on Thursday it was backing Gov. Rick Scott for a second term, citing his strong record on the Second Amendment." ...
 

CT: Connecticut, national groups pump bucks into gun vote
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"Three new players have entered the groups making independent expenditures in the gubernatorial race, this time on the issue of gun reform legislation."

"The National Shooting Sports Foundation has put $56,306 towards mailings through the Federal Capital Communications Corp., which often does work for the National Rifle Association."

"The separate Northwest Connecticut Sportsman Council shows a contribution for billboards urging gun owners to vote." ...

"The third entity is Common Sense Connecticut, which reports a $44,100 contribution from the Americans for Responsible Solutions PAC, am entity put together by former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Arizona, to balance gun safety with protecting Second Amendment rights." ...
 

GA: NRA Political Victory Fund Endorses Perdue For Senate, Receives Highest Rating
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"The campaign wing of the National Rifle Association announced Sept. 9 its endorsement of David Perdue, the Georgia businessman and GOP candidate running for Senate, on behalf of the parent organization�s five million members"

"'David Perdue is the only candidate in this race who will stand up to the Obama-Bloomberg gun control agenda,' said Christopher W. Cox, chairman of the NRA�s Political Victory Fund. 'He firmly believes that the Second Amendment guarantees the fundamental, individual right to keep and bear arms for all law-abiding Americans.'" ...
 

GA: NRA Tries to Sink Michelle Nunn With Bloomberg Tie
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"The NRA on Monday will begin airing advertisements in Georgia trying to tether the former New York City mayor with Democratic Senate candidate Michelle Nunn, to whom Mr. Bloomberg has donated $5,200, the maximum amount allowed by an individual. The ad hits all the basics in the anti-Bloomberg genre: It mocks his wealth, alleged hypocrisy and 'extreme gun control agenda.'"

"The NRA�s goal here is to impose the same sort of character assassination on Mr. Bloomberg that Democrats have spent this election cycle trying to deliver to the Koch brothers. Last month the NRA launched a TV ad campaign in Colorado that focused on Mr. Bloomberg but didn�t address any 2014 races." ...
 

VT: Vermont Gunners: Guns not safe with Shumlin
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"With a major gun control push in the works for 2015, Second Amendment advocates in Vermont are keeping a close eye on the governor�s race � and two prominent gunners say Vermonters� guns aren�t safe with Gov. Peter Shumlin."

"'Whenever Shumlin says he supports gun rights, I take it with a grain of salt,' Eddie Garcia, head of the Vermont Citizens Defense League, told Vermont Watchdog." ...

"Gun Sense Vermont, an anti-gun group with massive funding and a gun-control agenda that mirrors that of Michael Bloomberg�s Everytown for Gun Safety, plans to lobby for universal background checks in the upcoming legislative session. Vermont is famous for having total gun freedom yet almost no gun-related crimes." ...
 

TN: NRA gives Democratic nominee Gordon Ball an "F" rating
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"The NRA has given Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Gordon Ball an 'F' rating, setting off some strong words Friday between the campaigns of Ball and Sen. Lamar Alexander."

"Ball said he was never given a chance by the gun rights group."

"'The NRA never contacted me, never asked me to fill out a questionnaire, and this is obviously a hit piece,' he said in a news release. 'I'm a gun owner and strongly support the Second Amendment. I just happen to have a D in front of my name on the ballot.'" ...
 

CA: End of session action on the Second Amendment
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"For those of us who support Second Amendment rights, the legislative scorecard in Sacramento has been on the negative side for years. Fortunately, this year�s results were more positive."

"As many of you know, Senate Bill 53 ... sought to impose a licensing requirement for ammunition purchases. SB 53 passed the Senate with overwhelming support from the Democrat majority and was forwarded to the Assembly. As in the Senate, the bill seemed destined for final Assembly approval. It easily passed the Appropriations Committee, and, despite my 'no' vote, also passed the Public Safety Committee. However, I was pleasantly surprised when SB 53 failed to pass in a final Assembly floor vote on Aug. 30." ...
 

OH: Law helps protect women from gun violence
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"I proudly served my country as in the United States Air Force. As I was during my military service, I am committed to the Second Amendment and cherish my right to bear arms."

"But as a gun owner, I believe that with rights come some pretty serious responsibilities, and I am committed to ensuring that guns don't fall into the wrong hands � including those of stalkers and domestic abusers."

"As our nation marks the 20th anniversary of the historic Violence Against Women Act, I urge Ohio Sen. Rob Portman to support a proposal from his colleague Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar ..." ...
 

NJ: Bill to expand gun buyback program passes N.J. Assembly
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"The state Assembly passed a bill today that would expand gun buyback programs across New Jersey in an effort to curb the number of firearms on the streets."

"The bill would require the state Attorney General to establish a statewide program allowing residents to anonymously surrender guns in exchange for a monetary reward. The vote was 53-22-5."

"'Gun violence claims live every day,' said Assemblyman John McKeon (D-Morris), a sponsor of the measure. '... We realize a gun buyback program alone will not eliminate gun violence, but it can help enhance public safety by reducing the number of firearms in circulation.'" ...
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KABA Note: In other words, they know is is pointless, but it makes some people "feel" better.
 

NJ: Editorial: Statewide approach to gun buyback program in N.J. would build on local success
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"When former state Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa held a gun buyback over two days at two Trenton churches last year, an astonishing 2,604 weapons changed hands."

"That�s 2,604 assault rifles, sawed-off shotguns, handguns and military-style weapons off the streets. They�re no longer in the hands of children, or at easy reach of angry spouses, disgruntled employees or drug addicts." ...

"Now the state Assembly has passed a bill to expand the successful program to at least nine gun buybacks every year, three each in New Jersey�s northern, central and southern regions. One program in each region would take place in a city with a high crime rate." ...
 

WA: Who Is Standing Up For Washington State Gun Owners?
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"The biggest battle over gun rights this election season isn�t in Washington, D.C. but in Washington State."

"Second Amendment supporters in Washington are facing off with the gun control lobby over dueling ballot initiatives � a pro-gun bill to prevent gun confiscation (I � 591) and an anti-gun bill to expand background checks (I � 594)."

"So far, it hasn�t been much of a fight. The anti-gun Washington Alliance For Gun Responsibility, supported by Seattle millionaires like Bill Gates and Paul Allen, has already raised more than $7 million in support of I � 594."

"The pro-gun side has raised only $1.3 million. The NRA � which just dropped $1.4 million in the Arkansas Senate race � has put only $191,000 into the fight." ...
 

NJ: (Toy) Gun Control in New Jersey � Atlantic City Bans Toy Guns
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"I guess New Jersey is running out of legal gun owners to harass. At least that�s one explanation for Atlantic City�s most recent ordinance aimed at curbing gun violence. Apparently, the genius progressives who run New Jersey�s version of Vegas have decided that banning toy guns will somehow save lives. It�s really nice that Atlantic City doesn�t have anything else to worry about, like failing casinos, declining tourist revenue, or rampant crime." ...
 

Federal Court Invalidates Hawaii Law That Bars Resident Aliens From Acquiring Firearms under 2nd and 14th Amendments
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"Under Hawaii law, a lawfully admitted permanent resident was not permitted to apply for a firearm permit because he was not yet a citizen. A federal district court invalidated this practice, finding an unlawful classification based on alienage under the Equal Protection Clause and the Second Amendment." ...
 

DC: After D.C. enacts rules allowing the public carrying of guns, it should appeal
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"MAYOR Vincent C. Gray (D) and the D.C. Council are moving with appropriate speed and care to put in place emergency legislation that addresses a federal judge�s ruling that the city�s ban on concealed weapons is unconstitutional. The proposed permit and testing requirements are aimed at safeguarding public safety. We hope, though, that the District�s planned action isn�t an indication it won�t seek another remedy, namely to seek to overturn the judge�s finding that residents have a constitutional right to carry guns on the streets of the nation�s capital." ...
 

Marianas: Thoughts on a Monday Morning: A time for gratitude
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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... "For the most part, the commonwealth is gun-free. Those few guns which exist here are in the hands of law enforcement, and the local laws are strict about owning a firearm."

"Although I support the second amendment in theory, I oppose it here."

"I mention this now, because there is a case pending in our federal court, challenging the local gun laws. If the challenge is successful, then it would be possible for any adult to buy a handgun. This is a bad idea and I�ll tell you why."

"Yes, a gun can stop an intruder, no question. But it can also stop a relative, a friend, a child, a pet. And here, where so many people have problems with drugs and alcohol, making handguns available is to invite disaster." ...
 

MD: Guns, rights and video
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis�s views about how to enforce the stringent gun laws Maryland passed last year have gone viral."

"In a video and print interview with a student journalist, published to YouTube on Aug. 21, Lewis says he�s no fan of government intervention in limiting the constitutionally-protected right to possess firearms."

"'As long as I�m the sheriff in this county,' he says in the video, 'I will not allow the federal government to come in here and strip my citizens of their right to bear arms. I can tell you this, if they attempt to do that, it would be an all-out civil war, no question about it.'" ...
 

MI: Gun-rights advocates march in Detroit to protest arrest
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"About 20 people, openly armed with rifles and handguns, marched along Mound Road in Detroit Sunday to show support for a man who says he was unlawfully arrested because city police officers are against open-carry laws."

"Detroiter Elijah Woody, 24, said he was open carrying a pistol while walking on Hague near Beaubien on Sept. 13 when he stopped to talk with friends around 7 p.m. Police pulled up a short time later."

"Woody said he was arrested and charged with carrying a concealed weapon, a felony, and detained five days. He said his gun, a .40-caliber Glock 40, was in plain sight in a holster on his right hip when he was taken into custody." ...
 

MD: A judge wrongly throws out an officer�s assault verdict in Prince George�s County
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft
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"IN PRINCE George�s County, it is now clear that the police, without provocation, can beat an unarmed young student senseless � with impunity. They can blatantly lie about it � with impunity. They can stonewall and cover it up for months � with impunity. They can express no remorse and offer no apology � with impunity."

"The agent of this travesty of justice, and this impunity, is Judge Beverly J. Woodard of the Prince George�s County Circuit Court. Ms. Woodard has presided in the case involving John J. McKenna, a young [U of MD] student who was savagely beaten by two baton-wielding Prince George�s cops in March 2010, following a men�s basketball game on the College Park campus."

"The beating of Mr. McKenna was videotaped ..." ...
 

AZ: Meet Zoey Kotzambasis, chairman of Arizona Federation of College Republicans
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"Meet Zoey Kotzambasis, the chairman of the Arizona Federation of College Republicans."

"Kotzambasis, a political science senior, became a member of the UA College Republicans the second she set her foot in bear down country, saying, 'All right, sign me up! Got to find the College Republicans.'" ...

"Kotzambasis reflected on her favorite parts about the UA College Republicans, saying that the Conservative Political Action Conference is 'Christmas happening in Disneyland for conservatives.'"

"The club has shooting days where members go out to the range for Second Amendment days, and said she remembers the excitement of the first time she shot an automatic rifle. ..." ...
 

WY: Who really speaks for gun owners?
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... "This begs the question for me: Who speaks for the gun owners in this country? My first and ready answer would be the framers of the Constitution, 225 years ago, when they ratified the Constitution, including the Second Amendment. For 200 years this protected the gun owners without much of a fuss. What has changed? Fringe but highly vocal members of this society have decided that gun control is the answer to all the problems that plague our society. They would rather address the effect of gun violence than the more trying and vexing problems that cause the violence." ...
 

NJ: Both sides in gun control issue prepare for legislative battles
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"Twenty months after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., some would say little has changed when it comes to guns in America."

"Others would say everything has."

"Flurries of gun-related legislation and renewed national attention on the topic have not been enough to change federal gun laws. The [NRA], still the most powerful entity in the war over guns in America, no longer has a monopoly on the debate."

"A resurgence of the gun control movement is challenging the status quo, while groups to the right of the NRA are also growing. Nonprofit organizations on each side are battling like they haven�t in years, all trying to shape the country�s politics and win over the American people." ...
 

PA: Pennsylvania police find gun believed to be Eric Frein's in woods
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"The suspected gunman in a fatal ambush on a Pennsylvania police barracks was still on the loose on Sunday, as authorities said they believed he had been planning his assault and escape for 'months or years'."

"Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens, deputy commander of operations for the state police, said trackers engaged in the manhunt for Eric Frein had discovered items hidden or abandoned in the woods, including a gun they believe he had been carrying while on the run."

"Bivens said authorities did not yet know if the gun was used in the shooting." ...
 

MA: Bridgewater state conference tackles gun violence
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"The Department of Criminal Justice at Bridgewater State University is holding a two-day conference 'Targeting Truths about Gun Violence and Gun Control' in October that will feature prominent voices on the controversial issue."

"The objective of the conference is to provide context and facts about the prevalence and threat of gun violence in public places, schools and communities. An important aim of the conference is to separate fact from fiction and to provide critical information from recognized experts on this complex issue." ...
 

NJ: Billboards on Atlantic County Roadways Support Gun-Carrying Philly Mom
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"Billboards are dotting several major New Jersey roadways in support of a Philadelphia mother who is facing weapons charges after she voluntarily told police she had a legally owned gun in her vehicle during a minor traffic stop."

"The New Jersey Second Amendment Society, the Second Amendment Foundation and Gun Talk Radio raised approximately $4,000 to purchase four massive signs located on Route 322 and Route 40 in Atlantic County after some of the members from the gun rights advocacy organization learned of Shaneen Allen's story." ...
 

TX: �Goddesses with Guns� rally for open-carry rights
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"Misty Witt accessorized her bright white sundress in an unusual fashion Saturday."

"Witt had a camo-colored AK-74 assault rifle strapped by her side and a Texas flag, bearing a rattlesnake and the words 'Don't Tread on Me,' hoisted above her head."

"The Houston woman gathered with about 40 other people � many openly toting long guns � in what was billed as a 'Goddesses with Guns' rally meant to show support for armed women in San Antonio."

"Witt, 29, said she came to San Antonio to 'stand up for our Second Amendment rights.'" ...

"The event was organized by a fledgling offshoot of Open Carry Texas, known as OCT: Women."

"Open Carry Texas' goal is to legalize the open carry of handguns in the state." ...
 

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