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Wanna Pack Heat in Farragut Town Hall? Submitted by: Liston Matthews Website: knoxgunguy.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A bill has been introduced in the Tennessee Legislature to require governmental entities to either- 1) provide security screening and armed security at governmental facilities such as libraries, town halls, etc. or 2) require that those with handgun carry permits be allowed to carry concealed in those facilities.

Protecting Constitutional Rights
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I recently reintroduced S. 202, the Social Security Beneficiary 2nd Amendment Rights Protection Act, to protect Social Security beneficiaries from having their constitutional rights arbitrarily revoked. I also co-sponsored a similar Congressional Review Act resolution to halt a rule issued by the Social Security Administration in the waning days of the Obama Administration that would erode Americans Second Amendment rights. The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed similar legislation, and the Senate should act soon.

First Gear: Short/Light BuildThe Back End Comes Together
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The time has come to assemble! And no, this isnt a constitutional exhortation vis a vis the First Amendment from the Bill of Rights. Come to think of it, it is an exhortation with regard to the Second Amendment, though that isnt what we mean, either. Instead, were back with our short/light modern sporting rifle (AR) build, and its time to quit talking about disembodied parts, and slap a bunch of them together. This time, were concerned mainly with the rear and lower assemblies of the rifle.

SD: Pine Ridge Murders Jump 90 Percent in 2016 Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The inexplicable shooting death of 13-year-old TeCa Clifford as she walked home with some friends in July was just one of an elevated number of homicides on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in 2016. Last year, 17 deaths on the reservation were ruled as homicides, compared to nine in 2015, a nearly 90 percent increase, according to data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

WY: State Game and Fish Braces for a Drop in Gun Sales Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Wyoming Game and Fish Department officials are anticipating that declining gun sales could hurt the state agency's bottom line. The federal Pittman-Robertson Act imposes an 11 percent federal excise tax on firearm and ammunition sales. Proceeds from the tax are shared with state wildlife agencies, including Wyoming, across the nation.

MA: Concealed Gun Permits on the Rise, in Brockton and South Shore Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
By many measures, the United States leads the world when it comes to guns. It has one of the highest rates of private gun ownership a combined total of 310 million firearms were owned by Americans in 2009, according to a 2012 study from the Congressional Research Service and a particularly high number of gun-related deaths, whether homicide or suicide, among comparable developed nations.

Outrage over Conn. Governors Proposed Gun Permit Fee Hikes Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A proposal from Democrat Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy to hike fees for pistol permits and background checks is raising alarms among gun owners in the Constitution State, and gun rights organizations and advocates all over the map.

NH: Granite Staters Speak Out on Imminent Repeal of Permit Requirement
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As legislation to repeal New Hampshire's decades-old concealed carry permit statute heads to Gov. Chris Sununu's desk, some Granite Staters with more than a passing familiarity with guns are voicing concern while others are thrilled with the bill's promised signing. Northwood Police Chief Glen Drolet, president of the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police, believes the change will make police work more dangerous.

SDs Gun Laws: Effective, Appropriate and Minimal
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Gun control measures have been gaining ground in some places around the nation in recent years. In the more urban areas of the country and along the coasts, people are more wary, and perhaps fearful, of guns. That may be why some states pass very restrictive gun laws. For instance, in New Jersey a citizen cannot even own a handgun, rifle or shotgun without a permit or Firearms Purchaser Identification Card. In some states, obtaining a concealed carry permit can take months. In Maryland and California, an individual has to prove a need to be granted a concealed carry permit.

FL: Unitarian Universalist's Host Open Dialogue on Gun Violence
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Dozens of people gathered at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Tampa Sunday to view the Newtown documentary about the aftermath of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The purpose was to have a conversation not just about gun violence, but its impact on communities. "Any education we can do helps people keep this in the forefront of their minds," said Joan Lund, a member of the church who helped facilitate the conversation. "And maybe they say, 'Yes, maybe I should do something about this'. And prevention is so much better than treatment afterwards."

California Governor Jerry Brown Asks President Trump for Help Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
On Friday, California Governor Jerry Brown sought federal help from President Trump by asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to declare a major disaster in California in light of the damage done by recent storms.

FL: He Had a Gun and Witnesses Say He Wanted Them to Know It Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Three different incident reports from three different Myrtle Beach locations listed the same threat that put people on edge Saturday: The man had a gun and he wanted them to see it. Forty-seven-year-old Christopher Alva Terrell was arrested on a weapons charge around 11:30 p.m. after witnesses told police he was showing his gun to people at the Loco Gecko Beach Shak.

KS: Dozens of Guns Taken in Kansas Burglary Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Law enforcement authorities in Sedgwick County are investigating a burglary and asking for help to identify suspects. Unknown suspects burglarized P4 Firearms 1556 North Broadway in Wichita early Saturday and got away with a long list of firearms, according to a social media report. The store was closed on Saturday due to the burglary.

MO: Gun & Knife Show Comes to Town Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Thousands of people throughout the Midwest piled into Civic Arena over the weekend for the St. Joseph Gun & Knife Show. With more than 250 tables and vendors from Missouri, Kansas, Illinois and even Alabama, the diversity between the public spread throughout the main floor of the arena, with different ideas of gun rights and gun control.

WA: Safe Firearms Storage, Lost and Stolen Guns to be Addressed Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Edmonds City Councilmember Mike Nelson is introducing two gun-safety measures for consideration during the Tuesday, Feb. 14 city council meeting.

KY: Burglar Steals Guns from Ashland Pawn Shop Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Police are investigating a burglary at Tri-State Pawn and Jewelry in Ashland. The burglary happened around 3 a.m. Sunday. Surveillance footage shows a man using a hammer to break the glass to the front entrance, crawling inside, and heading straight to a gun cabinet.

Taking Aim Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Window-shopping on Cooper Avenue, you may do a double take at a display of what looks like military weaponry inside the pop-up BLK MKT boutique. Take a closer look and youll find the inventive and inspired assemblage sculptures of Jason Siegel. Titled Shoot Portraits Not People, the installation includes four works of camera parts assembled into the shape of guns.

Man Reunited With Stolen Gun 40 Years Later Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Dan Wiebenga said he forgot about the shotgun that was stolen 40 years ago. The insurance company paid the Grand Haven man's claim and life continued through marriage to Carolyn, the birth of their children and now their grandchildren. But last summer, Wiebenga received an interesting call: A gun believed to be his was recovered in Texas. Did he want it?

WA: Inquest Jury Finds Che Taylor Posed A Threat To Seattle Police Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Friday marked the end of the inquest into the fatal police shooting of Che Taylor in Seattles Wedgwood neighborhood last year. In the fact-finding hearings, the eight person jury found that Taylor posed a threat to the officers involved in the shooting.

OR: Gun Owners Offer Reactions at Gun Show Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Gun ownership and control was a main topic of discussion at the annual Gun and Knife Show Saturday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The show continues today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gun enthusiasts, vendors and shoppers expressed on Saturday either concern or approval for the policies being advocated by President Donald Trump regarding gun laws.

NC: Community Mourns High Point Gun Shop Owner Who Died in Shooting Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
You could hear Pastor Orrick Quicks sermon echoing on South Main Street in High Point Sunday morning. The speakers outside the God Seekers Church blasted a sermon condemning the recent violence in the city, some happening too close to home. "He was a good man, Quick said. "I mean he's been in this community for years.

MD: Man Fired Gun During Dispute Over Parking Spot, Police Say Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Baltimore police have arrested a man and confiscated guns after shots were fired over a parking space. Police said a person flagged down officers around 10 p.m. Friday in the 3300 block of Spaulding Avenue, where the person said his neighbor threatened him and fired a gun in an attempt to intimidate him.

WA: Spokane Sheriff Asked to Disarm Before Entering Spokane Arena Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
On Saturday night, a charity hockey game took place in Spokane, WA. Spokane Law Enforcement played Tri-City Law Enforcement, with proceeds going to the Behind the Badge Foundation.