Consequences of 2018: Mad Nadler Attacks Our Rights
Submitted by: David Williamson
Website: http://libertyparkpress.com
You can�t say that there was no warning. Last year, Ammoland discussed how our rights would be at risk with Jerrold Nadler as Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. At the time, I noted, �In terms of his voting record, Nadler is just as bad as Charles Schumer and Dianne Feinstein. There is one major difference � he has just been much more low-key, and as a result, he is under the radar.�
IL: Woman, Teen Killed, 10 Others Wounded in Weekend Shootings
At least 12 people were shot in Chicago this weekend, including a teenage boy and a woman found dead on a West Side sidewalk. Cedric Wright, 17, died Sunday night in the South Side Gresham neighborhood after someone shot him in the head, according to Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner�s office.
MD: Marylanders Weigh In As Multiple Gun-Related Bills Hit The House Committee This Session
You have to sign up to speak before a House committee hearing. A lot of people showed up to do just that on a number of gun-related bills before the judiciary committee.
Second Amendment supporters were out in force, with their big concern being a bill requiring background checks and permits to buy shotguns and long guns. �Cost the average Marylander about $300 in fees to Maryland State, getting their fingerprints done,� said Joshua Michael, a Second Amendment supporter.
WA: Gun Rights Groups Rally in Woodland
A gun rights rally at Woodland�s Horseshoe Lake Park attracted about 100 people Feb. 23. Those in attendance heard local activists speak against the recently voter-approved Initiative 1639, calling for pushback against the law that puts added regulation on ownership of certain types of rifles, among other things.
How to Deal With Gangs: Prosecute Their Members for Treason
Latin America has a gang problem. The violence of the region�s drug cartels is well known to the point of Hollywood clich�, but the violence of newer gangs like MS-13 and Barrio 18 in Central America, or First Capital Command in Brazil, has been less appreciated. With levels of violent crime across the region soaring, this is starting to change.
Top 9 Reasons House Democrats� Latest Gun Control Bill Is A Terrible Idea
Shortly after taking back control of the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrats are making a significant push to enact major gun control legislation. House Democrats are set to pass a bill requiring so-called �universal background checks� at the federal level, which would effectively outlaw private sales throughout the country. That bill�H.R. 8, or the �Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019��would require that all transfers of firearm possession occur only after a federal background check has been conducted. On its face, this may seem like a reasonable idea, but on closer examination, none of the claims from gun control proponents backing this bill holds water.
Eric Swalwell Falsely Claims NRA Calling for Pelosi Assassination
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) reacted to NRA claims that Democrats are targeting gun owners by suggesting the NRA is calling for Nancy Pelosi to be shot. Swalwell referred to an article in the NRA�s American Rifleman. The title of the article claims Democrats are using law-abiding gun owners for legislative �target practice.�
NY: Cuomo Signs "Red Flag" Gun Control Bill into Law
Family members, school administrators and law enforcement officials can seek to get guns confiscated from people deemed by courts to be an �extreme risk� to themselves or others, under legislation signed Monday. The �red flag� law, as it�s called, takes effect in 180 days. The Legislature overwhelmingly passed the measure, along with other gun control initiatives, in late January. The other bills � including changes to the gun purchase background check process, bans on bump stock devices and from teachers being able to possess weapons on school grounds � have not yet been acted upon by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.
CA: OCC Apologizes for Banner Take Down
Conservative media and groups have been lambasting Orange Coast College ever since the Young Americans for Freedom club was told to take down a flag depicting assault rifles in its booth during Pirate Involvement Fest earlier this month. Groups such as the The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education and the website WND.com have posted stories and reached out to the college demanding an explanation from the administration about why the Young Americans for Freedom club was told to take down its banner.
MN: Republican Rep. Bahr Regrets �Confusion� Over Gun Comment
Republican Rep. Cal Bahr said he�s sorry for �confusion� he caused this weekend after he made comments at a rally that the governor and others criticized as inciting violence against gun control advocates. Bahr, a second-term member from East Bethel, told people gathered at the Capitol for a 2nd Amendment rally Saturday that gun owners have �had enough.�
WA: Repercussions could Come to Law Enforcement Who Refuse I-1639, AG Says
At a gathering in Seattle on Valentine�s Day, Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson gave warning to state law enforcement leaders who vocalized plans to disregard Initiative 1639. On the anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, the governor was joined by gun violence advocates at the University Heights Center. On an upper floor, a discussion on gun reform happened. Below, children laughed and classrooms hushed, in the center that acts as a community hub for learning-and-arts programs. Together they remembered the loss of 17 students last February in Parkland, Florida.
8 Serious Flaws in the New Background Check Bill
Very few people disagree with the idea that certain individuals should not be allowed to legally access firearms. Federal law reflects this general consensus by barring felons and those with histories of serious mental health problems from legally purchasing or possessing firearms unless their civil rights have been restored.
1 Year Later, Dick's Sporting Goods CEO Ed Stack Still Takes a Tough Stance on Guns
It's been roughly one year since Dick's Sporting Goods CEO Ed Stack took a controversial stance on guns, pulling high-capacity magazines from stores and halting the sale of firearms to anyone under 21 years old. Dick's Sporting Goods' decision marked one of the strongest stances taken by corporate America in the national gun debate. Retailers like Walmart and Kroger later followed.
IL: DeForest Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Dealing Guns
A DeForest man has pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally dealing guns. Federal prosecutors say 66-year-old Eugene Ripp admitted to selling firearms without a federal license from October 2015 to December 2016, even after being warned by agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
CA: No, You can�t Google That, Local Senate Candidate Learns
A Placerville man running for California state Senate to fill the seat formerly held by Ted Gaines was disappointed � but not surprised, really � when Google refused to run his advertising that featured him proudly showing a wild turkey he shot on his property in Lotus, along with the gun that bagged the bird.
The Truth About Gun Sales and H.R. 8
As Congress considers H.R. 8, let�s consider some of the arguments made in support of so-called �universal� background checks. Anti-gun organizations regularly claim that criminals acquire firearms online. Everytown and its predecessor, Mayors Against Illegal Guns, have published a number of �reports� that claim to have found evidence of prohibited people attempting to buy firearms through websites that �could potentially� transfer tens of thousands of guns. This last statement, of course, chooses hyperbole over reality.
1. Mossberg
Well known for its extensive line of rifles and shotguns, O.F. Mossberg & Sons Inc. recently marked its 100th anniversary by introducing the MC1sc Subcompact Pistol. Built for concealed-carry applications, the slim-profile 9 mm MC1sc features a 3.4-in. barrel and weighs in at only 22 oz. when fully loaded. Other features include integrated grip panels with aggressive texturing for added control, multi-angle slide serrations for positive slide manipulation, snag-free dovetail white three-dot sights for easy target acquisition, a flat-profile trigger with integrated blade safety, reversible magazine release, and a glass-reinforced polymer frame.
IL: Illinois Senator Seeks to Ban Guns from Polling Places
An Illinois senator wants the Land of Lincoln to become the fifth state to ban firearms at the polling place. State Sen. Ann Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights) said twenty percent of Illinois polling places are in buildings not designated as �gun-free zones.� �If Texas can see the problem with people bringing guns to vote, then so can Illinois,� said Gillespie. �In these times of intense political division, it�s understandable that people would be concerned about their safety at voting sites. Voters should leave their guns at home. It�s as simple as that.�
VA: Senate Passes Bill Allowing Guns in Church, Fails in House
While most people go to church to worship, security expert Chernoh Wurie goes to worship and protect. He leads security at Hill City Church in the Richmond area. A bill to allow weapons, including firearms, within places of worship died in the House last week. Senate Bill 1024, introduced by Sen. Richard Black, R-Loudoun, passed the Senate along party lines, 21-19, but died in the House Rules Committee. The bill sought to repeal a law on the books since the 1950s.
AZ: Law Enforcement Agencies Missing Over 100 Guns
It was on a Monday during rush hour, when Arnaldo Caraveo opened fire on officers in the middle of the freeway. The October 29 shootout was captured on overhead traffic cameras and a citizen�s dashboard recorder. The video showed DPS troopers and Mesa officers scrambling for cover and bullets hitting the center divide between on-coming traffic.
IN: Indiana Gun Bill That Would Scrap Carry Permit Fee Fizzles, but it Could Return This Session
The Indiana House failed to vote on a bill before a key deadline that would have made firearm carry permits free and allowed people to carry guns on church grounds, even if there is a school on the property. That means the bill is dead for now. But bill author Rep. Ben Smaltz, R-Auburn, said he expects it to be inserted in another bill before the end of session, called sine die by insiders, in late April.
Win An NRA Special-Edition Kryptek Minotaur Truck, Tons Of Guns And Gear, And $50,000 Cash
Don�t miss your chance to win the NRA�s biggest truck sweepstakes ever. Sponsored by Prefix Corp. and Kryptek Outdoor Group, the NRA Big Truck Giveaway�s grand prize includes a Kryptek Minotaur pickup truck, a highly customized 2018 Ram Sport 1500 4x4; firearms from Springfield Armory, Weatherby and Spike�s Tactical; a Leupold VX-6HD riflescope; 600 rounds of Nosler ammunition, $50,000 in cash, and more for the winner.
Review: Wilson Combat Paul Howe G19
Love it or hate it, the 9 mm has ascended to the throne as the current king of carry-gun cartridges, and one of the most-popular delivery systems is the Glock G19. This handgun is listed as a �compact� size by Glock, in contrast to the larger G17. For many, it strikes the perfect balance for ease of carry while asking no compromise when shooting. This pistol has become a favorite with a lot of people who carry every day; both on the law enforcement and civilian sides of the spectrum.
ID: Lawmaker Calls for Boycott of Boise Restaurant
Rep. Chad Christensen and several members of the group The Three Percenters were open-carrying their handguns when they ordered lunch at the restaurant Bacon in Downown Boise last week. After a little while, the Republican from Ammon says they were approached by the owner.
Don't Tell These Colorado Women that Hunting is for Men
During a cold hunting season one day in 2000, Lisa Thompson stopped for lunch in a small Colorado mountain town. �There were tons of hunters in there. Ninety-nine-point-nine percent were men,� she recalls. Then she saw someone take off a hat.
OH: State Hunting, Fishing Licenses Will Go on Sale Soon
Ohioans will be able to buy state hunting and fishing licenses for 2019-2020 soon. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says the licenses will go on sale Friday and can be purchased at the Division of Wildlife website and at hundreds of participating agents throughout the state.
Hollywood�s Oscar Snubs: Was It Petty Politics or Crass Carelessness?
When the Academy Awards program Sunday failed to honor some of Hollywood�s notable passings in memoriam, it left a lot of eyebrows raised, and among those reportedly not remembered was character actor R. Lee Ermey, the retired Marine Corps drill instructor who became an icon among firearms owners, and a member of the National Rifle Association�s Board of Directors.
Top 27 Online Resources for Survivalists and Preppers
The prepper community stands firmly in the American tradition of self-reliance and inventiveness. Survival prepping stresses ingenuity, connectivity to your community, and homespun, time-tested solutions that increase resilience while decreasing reliance upon consumerism.
The Armed Citizen� February 25, 2019
Tensions can rise high during domestic disputes. Due to the quick thinking of one gentleman in Clarkesville, Ind., two women were spared from harm. A woman who lives in the area ran from her apartment with her daughter after arguing with an assailant. He followed the pair into the parking lot, hitting and kicking the two women. A neighbor intervened in the assault and held the man at bay with his firearm while the women escaped. The armed neighbor warned the bully to stay back as he proceeded to act aggressively. Whereupon, the Good Samaritan fired in self-defense, fatally ending the altercation.
Let�s Have a Real Discussion About Gun-Control Facts
This is fake news pretending to inform us. This noise fills airtime. We see shows like this because it sells soap for the network. As long as the guests and the host yell loud enough. The discussion about guns in America is too important to leave to the talking heads. For the average person like me, it is hard to separate real information about guns from the Hollywood stories I have floating around in my head. When you look at how you feel about guns and crime, are you responding to what you know, or to what you saw on the little screen during some cop drama?
"There's no legitimate use for a gun like this." --Chicago Police Superintendent Philip Cline, brandishing a 9mm semiautomatic handgun at a news conference (Chicago Tribune, "Special unit hauling in guns, drugs" by Glenn Jeffers, January 29, 2004)