NJ.com is running a poll questioning if people should have the right to be armed outside of their home…
Poll: Should people in New Jersey Have the Right to be Armed in Public?
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Dean Weingarten has been a peace officer, a military officer, was on the University of Wisconsin Pistol Team for four years, and was first certified to teach firearms safety in 1973.
He taught the Arizona concealed & carry course for fifteen years until the goal of constitutional carry was attained.
Dean is an outspoken defender of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and an accomplished writer and reporter for AmmoLand Shooting Sports News and his blog gunwatch.blogspot.com
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MI:Democrat Operative Writes Article Critical of Open Carry Rally
The author of an article critical of a second amendment march was not identified was as a Democrat lead staff person…
OK Governor Fallin Vetoes; House Strikes Back, Senate Hesitates
OK Governor Mary Fallin vetoed 3 measures pushed by second amendment supporters. She described the bills as serving “no significant interest of the citizens”…
New Kansas Law Includes ‘Shall Sign’ for NFA
Kansas gun law reforms include a requirement that Police Chiefs sign the forms necessary to pay the $200 federal tax on gun mufflers and other NFA items.
Carrollton, Georgia to Settle Gun Ban Lawsuit
The City of Carrollton, Georgia has decided to settle the lawsuit against its local gun bans. The lawsuit was filed by GeorgiaCarry.org.
“Progressives” Deplore Chief Craig of Detroit Encouraging Self Defense
Some community organizers in Detroit do not want Police Chief Craig to promote justified self defense.
Louisiana Looks to Expand Controversial Gun “Buy Back” Program
While several states have passed reforms to prevent the waste of valuable assets in gun “buy backs”, Louisiana is looking to expand its program.
Washington Post Gets Fingerprints and things Wrong
The Washington Post printed some errors in its reporting on gun law. So, what else is new? They corrected them.
Moms Demand Action: Emotion Wins Debates
Ms. Watts believes that debates are about emotion, and apparently, questions of law should be decided by the fears of mothers rather than by facts, or logic.
Gun Turn In/Buy Back Opportunity in Wisconsin
A gun turn in event in Milwaukee on Saturday, 17 May, 2014, may be a good opportunity to obtain quality collector items at inexpensive prices.
What is the Legal Risk of Buying a Gun at a Turn In (aka a buy back)?
Less than one percent of private firearms are listed as stolen in the United States. Prosecution for unknowing possession of a stolen firearm is unlikely.
Arizona Governor Brewer Vetos Gun Law Reforms
Governor Jan Brewer vetoed gun law reforms that would have held local governments accountable. HB 2517 would have put teeth into the state’s preemption law.
AZ: Advocates Lobby to Keep Victims Disarmed
In Arizona, a few women and children lobbied Governor Brewer to veto legislation designed to help keep people safe in the state.
19-Year-Old Texan Carrying Mosin-Nagant When Tased?
A 19 year old man who was tased by police for carrying a WWII Russian rifle in a San Antonio residential neighborhood while walking home.
AZ:Governor Brewer Signs Concealed Carry Permit Reform
The Arizona bill reforms concealed carry permit qualifications in the state, allowing people with military service to obtain a permit at 19 years of age
AZ: Poll Favors Reforming Gun Laws
86 percent of respondents think there are too many firearms laws, and believe that many should be eliminated.
Theft of Firearms in the United States
The FBI maintains records of the firearms that are reported stolen. 191,420 were reported stolen in 2013…
WI: Shooting Range Protection signed by Governor Walker
Wisconsin range protection legislation, passed the legislature with wide margins. It was signed into law by Governor Walker on 9 April, 2014.
Did Police Violate Rights at NC Gun Turn In? (aka buy back)
Private buyers get the guns off the street and stretch “buy back” dollars. In Winston Salem, the police were not allowing private purchasers to buy guns…
Florida Senate Committee Passes Guns During Emergencies Bill
Florida bill that would remove restrictions on citizens carry of guns during an emergency, passed the Senate Community Affairs Committee on the 8th of April
Consequences for Those who Falsely Accuse Open Carriers
In July of 2013, an open carrier in Wisconsin narrowly avoided being “SWATted” by police.
Has an Authority Figure ever Stolen a Gun or Knife from You?
Has an authority figure ever used their power to steal something from you? I have seen it most commonly with guns and knives.
Wisconsin Carry Promotes Second Amendment Door to Door
In a brilliant bit of second amendment promotion, members of Wisconsin Carry went door to door in a bad part of Milwaukee, offering free training.
Corrupt Politicians, Organized Crime, and Citizen Disarmament
Corrupt politicians are much more of a factor in large urban centers than in rural communities and small towns. The same applies to organized crime.
Hope for Second Amendment in Rhode Island
Nicholas Mattiello is the new speaker of the Rhode Island House yesterday, March 27th. Mattiello has an A+ rating from the NRA.
Eureka Springs Gunfight Showed Marksmanship of Armed Citizens
The famously attempted bank robbery that occurred in 1922 in Eureka Springs itself. The robbers attempted to rob the First National Bank at 40 Spring Street..
Tennessee on the Edge of Repealing Knife Ban
Knives are arms protected by the second amendment.
In 1958 the U.S. government banned the interstate sale of switchblade knives.
DC Court to BATFE: Abitrary and Capricious NOT Allowed
In Innovator Enterprises v. United States, the D.C. district court held that the BATFE may not be “arbitrary and capricious”, and holds that in the case in question they are exactly that.
Arkansas City Council (almost) Conspires Against 2A
The Eureka Springs, Arkansas city council had a special meeting on how to deal with a planned open carry/celebrate Act 746 walk in the city.
Cheap Gun Opportunity, Conway, SC, 29 March, 2014
Conway, South Carolina, will be having a gun turn in event on Saturday, 29 March, 2014.