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Harris Picked To Lead �Gun Violence Prevention� Office Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
President Joe Biden�s pick of Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the newly-announced federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention brings with it the revelation that two veteran anti-gunners will be involved, along with a longtime Biden aide �with expertise on firearms issues.�

Gavin Newsom Signs 11 Percent Excise Tax on Guns, Describes It as a �Sin Tax� Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed into law an 11 percent tax on guns and ammunition Tuesday, describing the gun control measure as a �sin tax.� On August 23, 2023, Breitbart News reported that California Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel (D) was pushing legislation to create the 11 percent excise tax on firearm and ammunition sales in the state.

New Office of Gun Violence Prevention: Just a funding funnel for gun-control advocacy Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Professional gun control advocates have always had a seat at the table in the Biden White House. Now, however, they will not only sit at the table but also will determine its menu, set it, and compile the guest list for it. This comes under a new initiative launched by Joe Biden last Friday to establish an Office of Gun Violence Prevention, to be overseen by none other than Kamala Harris.

CCRKBA Applauds the House for Blocking Biden's Effort to Defund School Shooting Sports Programs
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The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is applauding the 424-1 House vote approving the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, thereby crushing the Biden administration�s effort to block federal funding for school shooting sports programs. �Joe Biden�s attempt to stop funding for these important school programs was yet another demonstration of just how extreme this administration can be when it comes to guns and even hunting,� said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb. �These are programs that not only provide valuable and genuine safety training, but they also contribute to teaching the next generation about wildlife conservation while passing along an American tradition.

WV: WV AG Patrick Morrisey Hosting 2A Round Table on October 3rd Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
On Tuesday, October 3rd, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will be hosting a Second Amendment Round Table meeting from 1:30-2:30pm in Morgantown. He will be discussing several Second Amendment related topics that his office is engaged in, including his leadership position in the NRA-backed lawsuit against the ATF�s pistol brace ruling.

NH: 19-year-old sentenced for conspiring to steal guns from New Hampshire store Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Another person has been sentenced for stealing guns from a business in Derry. Gary Ortiz Jr., 19, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, was part of a group that broke into Second Amendment Outdoors in December 2021 and stole a dozen guns.

House Passes Resolution Against Biden�s Attack on School Hunting Programs Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
On Tuesday night, the U.S. House passed a resolution against President Joe Biden�s attacks on school hunting and archery programs by a vote of 424-1. The clerk for the U.S. House listed the one lone �nay� vote as being cast by Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX).

MS: Jackson mayor among those asking for stricter gun control
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On Sept. 1, Jackson Mayor Carlos Duffey joined 42 other mayors from around the state to send a letter asking Gov. Brian Kemp and the members of the Georgia General Assembly to take action to lessen gun violence in Georgia. During the Tuesday, Sept. 19 meeting of the Jackson City Council, Jackson resident Teresa Hampton asked Duffey if by signing the letter he supports �taking away the Second Amendment.�

MD: Maryland Conceal Carry Law set to begin Oct 1st as legal battle continues Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
On October 1st Senate Bill One in Maryland is set to go into effect banning concealed carry of handguns in schools, hospital settings, childcare venues, stadiums, and more. State Senator Johnny Mautz says the restrictions are so extensive- it in effect is a repeal of the state�s concealed carry system.

Gun violence drives up crime in California despite most stringent gun laws in the country
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California has the strictest firearm laws in the United States, but a large number of violent crimes still involve a firearm. A new report from the Public Policy Institute of California lays out the number of violent crimes involving a firearm in the state, and the numbers are staggering. While the number fell to 24.3% in 2022, the number is still up from pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Since 2019, aggravated assaults with a gun have increased by 61%, homicides by 38%, and robberies by 13%.

Biden Now Has Gun-Control Activists Employed in the White House
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President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced the establishment of what this administration has dubbed the �Office of Gun Violence Prevention.� �[T]he Office of Gun Violence Prevention along with the rest of my Administration will continue to do everything it can to combat the epidemic of gun violence,� reads a statement from Biden on this administration�s latest action.

.380 ACP vs 9mm: The Concealed Carry 9mm Showdown Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
When it comes to picking your next semi-automatic everyday carry (EDC) handgun, two calibers that you should consider are the .380 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) and the 9mm Luger (9x19mm NATO, 9mm Parabellum). Both cartridges fire the same 9mm (0.355�) diameter bullet, but the .380 ACP has a shorter overall case length and is, therefore, the more anemic round.

New York�s Ammunition Background Check System: An Expensive Wreck? Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The F-35 stealth jet isn�t the only example of expensive technology that crashed recently. The implementation of New York�s ammunition background check law � the rollout of which was, to be generous, extremely low visibility � was a disaster of its own, judging from initial reports.

FN M4 Carbine Package Reflects Military Resume Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
When it comes to military experience, the FN M4 Carbine has a long resume. During the Global War on Terror (GWOT), these carbines have been the standard equipment for U.S. soldiers deployed overseas � myself included. I have put together a GWOT package based on my personal time in the Army and serving in Afghanistan. Let's take a look.

16ga vs 12ga: Differences and Similarities Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Undoubtedly, the 12 gauge is more prevalent in the U.S. than the 16 gauge. Should this be the case? When we compare the 16ga vs 12ga, is the 12 gauge overwhelmingly better?

Winchester USA Ready Defense Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Inserting polymer into a defensive-handgun bullet is nothing new. In 1999, Federal finalized the design of the expanding full-metal-jacket bullet (EFMJ) which used a polymer insert ahead of a lead core, inside a full-metal-jacket bullet. In 2009, Hornady introduced Critical Defense ammunition and, a few years later, its Critical Duty loads.