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The Right to Bear Arms
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In April 1938, an Oklahoma bank robber was arrested for carrying an unregistered sawed-off shotgun across state lines. The robber, Jack Miller, put forward a novel defense: that a law banning him from carrying that gun violated his Second Amendment rights.
For most of U.S. history, the Second Amendment was one of the sleepier ones. It rarely showed up in court, and was almost never used to challenge laws. Jack Miller's case changed that. And it set off a chain of events that would fundamentally change how U.S. law deals with guns.
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What States Are Stun Guns Illegal?
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When it comes to self-defense, the choice of tools can be a critical decision, especially with devices like stun guns. The question, “What States Are Stun Guns Illegal?” is more than just a query – it’s a crucial consideration for anyone looking to protect themselves within the bounds of the law. Across the United States, the rules about stun guns vary widely, creating a patchwork of laws that can be confusing for potential users.
In this article, we dive into which states have banned these devices outright and where they come with certain conditions. Whether you’re a traveler, a self-defense enthusiast, or just curious, understanding these laws is key to navigating the complex world of personal safety equipment. |
Best 380 Ammo: 2024 Tested and Reviewed
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The .380 ACP is a very interesting cartridge. It’s popular around the world, where it’s served as a military and police cartridge, as well as a concealed carry option. Among its numerous aliases, it is known as 9mm Short, 9mm Kurz, 9mm Corto, 9mm Browning, and the list goes on. It’s the Mr. Worldwide of automatic handgun cartridges. The little round has had an interesting progression of popularity. These days, it holds pretty solid ground due to the concealed career market.
With popularity comes options, and with the .380 ACP, you have plenty of options. Today, our goal is to propose the seven best .380 ACP loads on the market. These include options for self-defense, training, and just having a little bit of fun at the range. |
WA: Thurston Coroner’s Office releases more details about shooting victim near Tenino
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More details have been released about a man who apparently was shot to death in self-defense on Thursday, Jan. 11 Tenino, according to the Thurston County Coroner’s Office.
The 50-year-old man from Utah, who has no ties to the area, has been identified, but his name won’t be released until his family has been contacted, Coroner Gary Warnock said Tuesday. At about 7:50 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Tenino police officers were dispatched to the 17800 block of Old Highway 99 after a 911 caller advised that someone had been shot. |
NE: Senators reconvene, introduce new bills
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LB1269, sponsored by Sen. Brian Hardin of Gering, which would change provisions relating to the duty to retreat when using force in self-defense or defense of another and provide for criminal and civil immunity.
A complete list of bills introduced thus far is available at NebraskaLegislature.gov. New bills may be introduced for the first 10 legislative days, or until Jan. 17. |
FL: Senate committee clears pair of criminal justice bills in near unanimous approval
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Sen. Tina Polsky, D-Boca Raton, also pressed Martin on the rights of the defendant in law enforcement altercations.
“You’re not concerned that by taking out the word lawful, that if a police officer is beating up on someone, and they’re officially working, that day in their official capacity, but they are truly beating someone, as we’ve seen many times on video, that there’s no self defense allowed, there’s no stand your ground allowed?” Polksy said.
While Martin acknowledged concern, he did not believe the bill’s language made it unclear.
“Nobody has a right to fight a police officer who is performing his or her official duties,” Martin added. |
“Shall Not Be Infringed” Is Pretty Clear
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Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark 2022 decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, some courts have been enforcing the constitutional right to keep and bear arms. The New York Times is alarmed.
Post-Bruen challenges to gun-control laws fail more often than not, but challengers are prevailing more frequently than before. “Courts Strike Down Gun Control Measures in Two States,” lamented a Nov. 23 Times article by David Chen. As is common in Times coverage of the gun issue, many facts in the article are accurate, but the selection of facts and the phrasing are skewed. |
ME: Maine considers joining other states to allow lawsuits against gunmakers
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Maine lawmakers are set to consider gun-control proposals in the wake of the October mass shooting in Lewiston, including one that would let Mainers sue the gun industry over injuries from illegal firearm sales.
Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, had introduced the bill last April, about six months before the Oct. 25 mass shooting at a Lewiston bowling alley and bar that left 18 dead and 13 injured. The measure was carried over to 2024 and now has additional importance following Maine’s deadliest mass shooting on record. |
NM: New Mexico Gov. Trying to Eliminate Firearm Industry Under of Budget
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The New Mexico legislature kicked off the 2024 session following Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s State of the State address. At the top of her agenda, like the Biden administration, is punishing the firearm industry with unconstitutional gun control measures.
Gov. Lujan Grisham is vowing to go further than she did last year when she infamously made an emergency order denying Second Amendment rights in parts of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. She’s got a limited window, as the state’s legislative session is short. |
FL: St. Petersburg man acquitted in trial over shooting by Pinellas deputy
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A Pinellas jury late Tuesday found Delvin Ford not guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Marquis Golden in 2020.
The jury concluded Ford was not responsible for the death of Golden, who was shot by a Pinellas County sheriff’s deputy after the two men approached him with guns in a dark alley. Although Ford did not fire the shots that killed his friend, Florida law states someone can be charged with murder in a person’s death if it occurred while they committed certain serious felonies even if they didn’t cause the death directly. |
TX: Woman Fatally Shoots Estranged Husband After He Broke In Through the Backdoor
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A home invasion led to the fatal shooting of an estranged husband in the Woodlace neighborhood of Harris County, TX. Harris County deputies responded to the incident early Tuesday morning. The shooting occurred amid an escalating domestic dispute.
According to the investigation, the estranged husband forcefully entered the home through the back door while armed. Reports suggest that there have been several recent police incidents related to this ongoing domestic situation. |
Stopping gun violence starts with enforcing the laws
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Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, penned this op-ed in Newsweek explaining how soft-on-crime policies are driving gun violence in American cities. Kennedy argued that Americans would be safer if local officials supported the police and enforced the laws on the books, rather than passing new gun control measures that only restrict law-abiding citizens. |
MT: Attorney General Knudsen To Participate In New SHOT Show Forum
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Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen will participate in SHOT Show’s first-ever state Attorneys General Forum next Wednesday. Along with several colleagues, he will discuss the legal landscape and what the states are fight back against the Biden administration’s attacks on the Second Amendment and firearm industry.
The forum, called “Badges and Boots,” will focus on ongoing legal questions affecting the firearms industry and the legal efforts AG Knudsen and the others have undertaken to challenge many of the proposed and final rules by the Biden administration, as well as unconstitutional state-level regulations around the nation. |
FL: Federal judge rules postal worker can bring gun to work for self-defense
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The ruling establishes that it may be unconstitutional to ban firearms in post offices. Mizelle writes that USPS existed long before regulations restricting firearms in federal buildings were enacted.
“The Supreme Court has been clear: the government must point to historical principles that would permit it to prohibit firearms possession in post offices,” Mizelle said, citing Bruen.
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UT: Restricting availability of assault-style weapons is about public safety. It shouldn’t be a partisan issue.
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Police officers and self-defense proponents choose handguns. Hunters utilize hunting rifles. And, within controlled military environments, semi-automatic or fully-automatic rifles have a designated role. When used as intended, these weapons can cause harm, but the consequences are generally predictable.
However, the devastating casualties we’ve witnessed in mass shootings too often include assault-style rifles with a fire rate that far exceeds a hand gun or hunting rifle. Restricting the legal availability of these outside of war zones wouldn’t eliminate all gun violence, but it could reduce its deadliest form. Like DUI or seatbelt laws, this isn’t a partisan issue; it’s about public safety. |
PA: Pennsylvania boy fatally shoots dad, saving family from his violent armed rampage: authorities
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A Pennsylvania boy acted in self-defense and likely saved the lives of his family members when he fatally shot his dad amid the father’s reported violent armed rampage, authorities say.
“Preliminary investigation has indicated… the juvenile’s actions were justifiable and prevented the death or serious bodily injury to the remaining individuals inside the home. Considering the tragic nature of this incident, we ask for respect and privacy for the family during this difficult time,” Northumberland County District Attorney Michael O’Donnell said in a press release. |
OH: She helped convict him of murder in 2007. Now, she wants to help exonerate him
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A woman who testified in 2007 that she watched her neighbor kill a man is now trying to clear his name.
Patricia Gunn signed an affidavit in 2021 that said Brandon Minifee shot and killed Ronald Pierce in self-defense. Gunn omitted in her testimony at Minifee’s trial that she saw Pierce fire the first shot in the deadly shootout, the affidavit said.
Gunn said she misled authorities because she had several prior arguments with Minifee, who was known in the neighborhood as “Cheese.” |
NM: HB 114 – Destruction Of State Firearm Industry Act
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This dangerous legislation, prefiled at the Roundhouse by Los Alamos State Representative Christine Chandler, targets the already heavily regulated firearm industry with potential litigation intended to make it impossible to remain in business in New Mexico.
This specific, aggressive targeting of the singular industry necessary for the citizens to exercise a constitutionally protected right weaponizes the civil justice system and will create a vacuum into which unlicensed and unregulated persons and entities will likely step. |
NY: Supreme Court urged to overturn ruling in NRA First Amendment case
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A conservative group is asking the nation’s highest court to overturn a lower court ruling in a case alleging that a former New York official violated the National Rifle Association’s rights by telling companies to stop doing business with the organization.
In a filing to the U.S. Supreme Court, the New Civil Liberties Alliance argues that the U.S. Court of Appeals erred in its decision rejecting a lawsuit filed by the NRA claiming that its First Amendment rights were violated by Maria Vullo, then-superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services, who investigated gun insurance companies used by the organization to sell policies to their members. |
FL: In unusual Florida case, drug dealer’s guns can’t be considered in sentencing
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With its decision, the court has ruled that legal gun ownership can’t be used to impute unlawful intentions, a powerful assertion of gun rights in Florida.
“This appeal presents the question whether a trial court may rely on a defendant’s lawful firearm possession in sentencing him. We conclude that it may not,” the ruling stated. “Courts deprive defendants of due process when they rely on uncharged and unproven conduct during sentencing, and this principle holds especially true where the uncharged conduct is the lawful exercise of a constitutional right.” |
FL: Open carry gun bill unlikely to pass this session
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Florida House Speaker Paul Renner is shooting down any hopes of Florida becoming an open-carry state, at least for now.
During last Thursday’s remarks to reporters, Renner said while he supports the idea of open carry, it would be unlikely to see a law get passed this year.
“I’m a supporter of the Second Amendment across the board in many aspects,” said Renner. “There’s not an appetite in both chambers to get that done.” |
More Liberals Are Shooting Guns
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A more diverse group of people, including core Democratic constituencies, took up the shooting sports in recent years, according to a biennial survey released Tuesday by the firearm industry’s trade group.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation’s survey, which covers the year 2022, adds new clarity to a trend that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic: Firearm use continues to grow, with new interest coming from women, liberals, younger people, urbanites and people of color. |
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