 | Prosecutors: No charges in fatal parking lot shooting at Shores Wal-Mart (FL)
OpSD --Citing the "stand your ground" law, the State Attorney's Office on Wednesday said it will not file charges against the man who shot and killed another man July 9 in a Silver Springs Shores parking lot. Authorities say Colt D. Thriemer, 20, of Weirsdale, shot and killed Thomas James "TJ" Brown, 21, of Silver Springs Shores, during an argument in the Wal-Mart parking lot off Maricamp Road.
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| Newslinks for Thursday, July 31
Firearms, Freedom and General Interest • Bloomberg & Watt’s ‘Everytown’ Accidentally Makes Pro Self Defense Commercial
• 'Enough': Gabby Giffords Unfortunate Book Title
• False assertions about gun amendment
• Gabby Giffords: Guns Are Part of a War On Women
• Threat to gun rights of accepting illegal immigrants largely ignored
Gun Rights Legal Action • CO: Sheriffs again join suit vs. gun laws
• DC: Court ruling keeps DC handgun free for 90 more days
• DC: Federal court overturns D.C. open carry ban
• DC: Judge grants 90-day stay on gun carry ban following ruling
• Gun rights advocates are winning in the debate over gun control
Armed Self-Defense *Works* • FL: Prosecutors: No charges in fatal parking lot shooting at Shores Wal-Mart
Self-Defense News and Views • MN: Violent night comes to fatal end for suspect who broke into house, assaulted elderly woman
News and Views from the Antis • AZ: Second Amendment right to be a boob
• DC: Security, not street crime, at risk after gun ruling, D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier says
• FL: Pediatricians Have the Right to Ask About Guns
• Gun Organization Candidate Questionnaires: Be Sure To Answer RIGHT!
• MA: Baker sidesteps taking position on gun control provision
• NY: Our Blind Spot About Guns
The "Authorities" • PA: Six Philadelphia police officers charged in corruption case
• VA: VA Home Owner Fires Warning Shot At Unannounced Police – Wins Case
From the States • DC: “First-Responders Report” seeks D.C. awareness
• FL: Marissa Alexander denied new Stand Your Ground hearing
• IL: Concealed carry shooting reignites debate
• MO: Chris Koster backs August ‘right to bear arms’ amendment
• TX: Using deadly force to protect your home in Texas is a right, but will it keep you out of prison?
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| | Police: Robber, victim shoot each other near NuLu (KY)
OpSD --"A daylight armed robbery attempt near the popular NuLu neighborhood Monday morning left both the victim — who was himself armed — and alleged robber injured, police said."
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| Newslinks for Wednesday, July 30
Firearms, Freedom and General Interest • Everytown ‘gun violence against women' video makes great case for armed defense
• Does press ignore police on guns unless they support restrictions?
• Deputies, Police Reserves and the Militia
• New Bloomberg Anti-Gun Ad Inadvertently Proves Why Women Need Guns
• Let's be reasonable on gun-carry laws
• Concealed carry basics: Getting started
Industry News • Gear Review: ShootingSight TAVOR Trigger Unit (video available)
• Gun Review: SPHINX SDP Compact VS. CZ P-07
• Miles of Aisles: TTAG Tours Smith & Wesson
• Shooting Illustrated on Their Remington R51 Review: Oops
Self-Defense News and Views • KY: Police: Robber, victim shoot each other near NuLu (video available)
• It Should Have Been a Defensive Gun Use: Everytown for Gun Safety Illustrates the Need for Armed Self Defense Edition
Court Cases and News • CO: Sheriffs again join suit vs. gun laws
• RI: Federal lawsuit challenges Bristol police chief’s denial of weapon permit
Reverberations and Repercussions from SAF's Palmer v. DC Case • Alan Gura on a Palmer v. D.C. Stay
• D.C. carry laws for guns must be quickly enacted in wake of court decision
• Judge issues 90-day stay in D.C. gun rights ruling
• Lanier rescinds prior order, calls D.C. gun laws back in effect after court stay
• Lawmaker’s signs promote ‘Gun Free DC’ in wake of court ruling
News and Views from the Antis • Boxing Champ: My Gun Didn't Protect Me
• Pediatricians Have the Right to Ask About Guns
• The Anti-Gun Crowd's Knack for Shooting Itself in the Foot
Politicians and Legislation • False assertions about gun amendment
• Senate Democrats to Hold More Hearings on Gun Control
• MA: “Discretionary” firearms licensing a risky move
• MO: Amending the constitution
• MO: Chris Koster backs August ‘right to bear arms’ amendment
The "Authorities" • CA: Former Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy sentenced for resisting police after bar fight
• GA: DeKalb cop resigns after shooting homeowner’s German Shepherd
• IN: Clark County sheriff appears in federal court after FBI investigation (video available)
• PA: Constable Shoots and Paralyzes Man While Serving Warrant Over Unpaid Parking Tickets
• TX: San Antonio police mistake photographer for fleeing drug suspect, beat him silly
From the States • ID: KOA Campgrounds Irate over man carrying a gun… On his own property.
• WA: Jewish group calls for resignation of gun lobbyist
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| | 4 Home Invaders Chose the Wrong Home – 1 Shot, 3 in Custody After Encountering Armed Homeowner (GA)
OpSD --"The would be home invaders encountered an armed resident inside the home who opened fire on them, striking one of the suspects in the abdomen."
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| It Should Have Been a Defensive Gun Use: Cane Corsos Edition (MI)
OpSD --"The man who had been mowing shot a handgun into the air. Still, the dogs would not let go. So he shot at one of the dogs, grazing it in the side."
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| Son 'did what had to be done,' kills man attacking mom in N. Minn. (MN)
OpSD --"Benjamin Beaudoin, 34, of Mendota Heights attacked the 72-year-old woman who owned the home near Ray, Minn., and was shot by her son, according to the Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office."
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| Newslinks for Tuesday, July 29
Comments and Commentary • NBC uses unqualified psychiatric ‘experts’ to disparage gun defense
• You Can Get Years In Prison For Bringing Legal Guns To The Wrong State
• Lanier clarifies rules for carrying guns in D.C.
• Commentators Ep. 81: “Chicago” With Colion Noir
• Gear Review: Strike Industries Ambush Sling Loop
Armed Self-Defense vs. Disarmed Defenselessness • GA: 4 Home Invaders Chose the Wrong Home – 1 Shot, 3 in Custody After Encountering Armed Homeowner (video story)
• MN: Son 'did what had to be done,' kills man attacking mom in N. Minn.
• MI: It Should Have Been a Defensive Gun Use: Cane Corsos Edition
Reverberations and Repercussions from SAF's Palmer v. DC Case • Second Amendment Foundation in Palmer ‘One More Step’ Toward Firearms Freedom
• Anti-gun D.C. officials move fast to stay landmark carry ruling (video available)
• CBS, NBC Continue To Ignore Federal Judge Overturning D.C. Gun Ban
• D.C. Is No Longer a Constitution-Free Zone
• Guns of Washington
• In D.C., Response to Judge’s Handgun Ruling Is Mixed and Muddled
• First Legal Open Carry in D.C. in 70 Years?
So How's That Strict Gun Control Workin' For Ya? • IL: Gun Violence May Cost America's Most Famous Mayor His Job
• NY: Abuse suspect dead; 2 marshals, NY policeman hurt
From the Enemy Camp • I started a topless gun protest because ammo-sexuals still won't shut up
• Inside the Twisted Mind of A Gun Control Advocate: William Wesling Nagel Edition
Mature and Reasoned Discourse from the Antis • Anyone With a Concealed Carry Permit Can Now Come Dangerously Close to the White House
• Men With Guns All Freaked Out By Topless Counter-Protesters’ Dirtypillows
• U.S. Successfully Exports its Second Amendment Values to Afghanistan
Politicians and Legislation • GOP lawmakers: Disarm federal ‘Gestapo’ agents over ‘completely insane’ Bundy response
• AL: Attorney General Strange faces tough questions from sheriffs on permits, guns at polls
• NH: Cormier a strong conservative voice for District 16
The "Authorities" • From the Annals of Police Militarization: Vets Heart MRAPs
• DC: Ex-D.C. police officer sentenced to 18 years in prison for child sexual abuse
• MA: Boston Police Commissioner: I Say Who Needs a Gun!
• NY: NYPD Officer Loses Badge and Gun After Stomping on a Man’s Head
From the States • Gun manufacturer Beretta moves to Tennessee, blames Maryland's gun laws
• TX: Southeast Texas commander addresses misconceptions about militias
• WI: OMG! An Open Carrier Walks with Walker! OMG!
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Latest Armed Self-defense News Stories: • Prosecutors: No charges in fatal parking lot shooting at Shores Wal-Mart (FL)
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• Man told police he used firearm because he felt threatened downtown (WA)
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• Craig says it's 'ludicrous' to blame him for Detroit homeowners shooting intruders (MI)
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