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Subway stabbing shows police protection is a legal myth
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... "While Officer Terrance Howell claimed in his affidavit that he was the one who took the suspect down, Lozito says he’d already pinned the man to the floor by the time Howell tapped him on the shoulder and said he’d take over from there."
"Where was Howell during the fray?"
"'... Howell admitted on the stand that he hid during the attack because he thought [the attacker] had a gun,' the Post reported."
"Which doesn’t matter, because the NYPD, like police everywhere, has no duty to protect individuals. Everybody knew that, right?"
"'Under well-established law, the police are not liable for such incidents,' city lawyer David Santoro claimed, and he's right. No less than the Supreme Court of the United States agrees." ... |
Women: Making their Mark on the Debate over Gun Control (video available)
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"It’s no secret to gun owners, especially those of us who’ve frequented public gun ranges over the years, that more and more women are embracing gun ownership."
"Last year, the National Shooting Sports Foundation reported on this trend, noting that women’s participation in shooting sports has skyrocketed over the last decade, with a 46 percent increase in target shooting and a 36 percent increase in hunting."
"Additionally, 61 percent of firearm retailers responding to an NSSF survey said they saw an increase in female customers in their stores, providing further proof that the gun community is not only growing, but also becoming more demographically diverse." ... |
The truth on background checks
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"Gun control 'deserves a vote,' President Obama said time and again in his State of the Union speech on Tuesday. Sadly, the measure Congress is most likely to pass — beefed-up background checks — may cause more harm than good."
"First, checks obviously won’t do anything about gun crime in cities like Chicago or New York, which revolves almost exclusively around illegal guns."
"But they also wouldn’t stop the mass killings Obama mentioned. The Newtown, Conn., shooter stole his mother’s guns, while the Tucson, Ariz., and other killers didn’t have records that a check would’ve spotted." ... |
Lott: Obama's proposals won't reduce gun violence
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"Warning that we need to 'get weapons of war and massive ammunition magazines off our streets,' in his State of the Union, Obama kept repeating congress must vote on the three types of gun bills he supports."
"The most obvious thing that was left out of the talk was that none of the laws now being proposed would have done anything to stop the various attacks that Obama cited as justifying the laws. Nor does the evidence show that the previous Assault Weapon Ban from 1994 to 2004 reduced crime." ... |
Gun culture vs. the culture of dependency
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"The architect of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, George Mason, once wrote of the need to include the individual right to bear arms in the Constitution at the Virginia Ratifying Convention, 'When the resolution of enslaving America was formed in Great Britain, the British Parliament was advised by an artful man, who was governor of Pennsylvania, to disarm the people.'"
"What Americans, and especially those who still cling to the Constitution and the Second Amendment especially, must understand is that the debate over gun control is about principles much deeper than discussions about ammunition capacity and the rate of fire of modern weaponry." ... |
Place controls on dishonest press
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"So much of the free press, especially mainstream media, is supporting, and in some cases clamoring for, strict gun controls. Some, in fact, want the total removal of gun ownership from our citizens, which certainly violates the Second Amendment of our U.S. Constitution."
"The First Amendment provides for a free press, which is certainly a necessary thing in any form of government, when that press is fair and honest. ..." ... |
The Truth About Dorner: Leftism Is Violence
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"There’s nothing for me to add to the great work already done by SooperMexican, Mediaite, Michelle Malkin, Sean Hannity and others critiquing the media coverage of alleged mad dog cop-killer Christopher Jordan Dorner. The media has been dishonest in trying to cover up Dorner’s left-wing views. They’ve been beyond hypocritical in drawing no link between Dorner’s acts and his politics — after they have repeatedly tried to link acts of violence to conservatism even when, as usual, there was no link to be made. Worst of all, as Big Government has shown, they are beginning to try to justify the slaughter." ... |
That Wouldn’t Have Happened if He Carried a Glock 7
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"When I was taken to the local ER recently, suffering pain that felt like someone had inserted a Visegrips into the innards on my right side and was steadily twisting, the medical pros diagnosed the problem as kidney stones. And they took a nice commemorative photo of the little bastards by passing me through a CT scanner after administering some wonderful chemical assistance so I could stop writhing and lay still long enough to complete the test. Even through my drug-addled haze, I noticed all of the signs warning of a strong magnetic field as they wheeled me into the room with the big doughnut. Unfortunately, one Chicago cop wasn’t as observant . . ." ... |
Winchester Expands Razorback XT Hog Hunting Ammo Line-Up (video available)
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"Winchester is adding to their feral hog-specific ammunition line, Razorback XT. They are adding a handgun caliber with a .44 Magnum load and two shotgun options, 00 buck and a segmenting slug."
"'Wild hog populations continue to grow and so does the demand for ammunition that can bring down big boars quickly and effectively,' said Brett Flaugher, Winchester vice president. 'Now we’re offering handgun and shotgun hunters Razorback XT ammunition they can count on in the variety of conditions and climates where wild hogs are hunted.'" ... |
BelRockCity Girl got herself a purdy 9mm pistola
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"We’ve been remiss in keeping ya’all up to speed on our little friend Natalie’s escapades."
"She’s the mom of six boys (that’s a lot of testosterone) who has decided to become part of the fastest growing demographic of gun owners in America: women."
"She got herself a 9mm pistola now after picking up her first handgun a couple of months ago."
"And she looks as though she knows what she’s doing with that 9mm and looks good doing it." ... |
Concealable 9mm Pistols I
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"Manufacturers have been slow to bring out real conceal carry options for us gals. Yes, there have been small .380s out there for a while but I refuse to consider this round as an option for 3 reasons:"
"1.It lacks stopping power
2.It's often built into small guns causing the shooter to feel all of the recoil and lengthening the time to regain one's sight picture and fire a second round.
3.It tends to be a less available round and therefor more expensive, than the more affective 9mm"
"So, this led me on the hunt for a conceal carry 9mm. After shooting the LC9 by Ruger, I quickly ruled it out." ... |
Why Are U.S. Gun Owners Beholden to America's Cities?
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"Guns and inner cities are like lost relatives, each linked by blood, each unknown to the other."
"Clearly, as Tom Diaz writes in his forthcoming book, The Last Gun: 'Gun violence is not just an issue for gun violence prevention activists. Gun violence affects virtually every community socioeconomic, racial, ethnic in America, not to mention workplaces, schools, shopping centers, and children's soccer games.'"
"On the surface, gun owners care about freedom, the Second Amendment, etc. But behind this is something else." ... |
Second Amendment needs balance by sound regulation
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"When those who framed our Constitution and the Bill of Rights drew up the Second Amendment, they specifically wanted citizens to have access to the same types of weapons as any military force they may encounter."
"While the Second Amendment guarantees the right to own these weapons, it is up to our government to decide how difficult it is to obtain them. Right now, buying an assault-style rifle, high-capacity magazines and ammunition is as simple as having the cash." ... |
Rampage lessons
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"Christopher Dorner appears to be really and sincerely dead in a shootout with police. Nothing can justify the conduct he engaged in since he fired the first shot. It is all too easy to ignore some real lessons in his rampage."
"Some claim Second Amendment rights exist to enable 'the people' to defend themselves against perceived abuses by government, and every individual is entitled to be armed with any/all weapons available and that every armed civilian is 'militia.'" ... |
Weapons may be taken off store shelves
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"A recent letter to the editor discusses Chicago handgun deaths at length. It is ironic that the writer, an opponent of firearms regulation, makes an excellent case for the universal and effective ban of all handguns. Were there no handguns, there would be no handgun deaths in Chicago or elsewhere."
"As anyone who ignores National Rifle Association hysteria and pays attention to facts knows, no such ban will occur. See the United States Supreme Court decisions in District of Columbia v. Heller and McDonald v. Chicago.
The writer also states that 'you can’t' legally own a handgun in Chicago." ... |
State of the guns; Let’s stand against violence
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"While President Barack Obama concluded his State of the Union address Tuesday with a call for 'common sense reform' of firearms laws, the other big national news story was the shootout that ended a weeklong manhunt for a former police officer suspected in the shooting deaths of four people in California."
"Christopher Dorner was believed to have shot himself after setting his cabin hideout on fire. The Dorner case is very different from the Sandy Hook School massacre that prompted Obama to add gun control to his list of policy priorities. Yet these two cases illustrate part of the scope of gun violence in the United States." ... |
Arming a Hobbyist Drone with a Paintball Gun
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"In a Hoover Institution essay a few weeks ago, the Brookings Institution’s Benjamin Wittes asked, 'How long do we really think it will take before a gun enthusiast arms a remotely-piloted robotic aircraft with his favorite handgun (very doable by a competent layperson with a few thousand dollars to burn)?' He points at Lawfare today to a new YouTube video of a hobbyist who has mounted a paintball gun on a hobbyist drone. The paintball gun is impressively accurate, all things considered. ..." ... |
NM: New Mexico House votes to close gun show loophole
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"New Mexico's House of Representatives approved tighter background checks on firearms buyers at gun shows, joining other states in considering more restrictions on weapons following the Connecticut school massacre."
"Representatives voted 43-26 on Wednesday to advance the measure, which was expected to be approved by the Democratic-controlled state Senate and Republican Governor Susana Martinez, a gun rights advocate who has said she would sign the bill if it reaches her desk." ... |
IL: City toughens reporting requirement for lost, stolen guns
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"The City Council agreed Wednesday to broaden the requirement for reporting the loss, theft, sale or transfer of firearms to all gun owners — and double the jail time for an array of gun violations — to stop the bloodbath on Chicago streets."
"The latest in a string of Chicago-only gun control ordinances follows companion legislation that imposed a first-ever reporting requirement in Cook County." ... |
This is How the DHS Seizes Your Guns
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"The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently raided one of our readers: a kitchen table FFL dealer who does everything—everything—by the book. He has, however, consistently criticized the ATF for its unconstitutional regulations and long history of extra-legal activities. This is his story. Update to follow, after he consults with his lawyer . . ." ... |
Local sheriffs refuse to enforce Obama gun control proposal
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"For Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey, it's a no-brainer."
"If the United States Congress passes new gun control laws, including a ban on assault weapons for law abiding residents, he won't enforce it."
"'Let me make it crystal clear, the Mercer County Sheriff's Office will not be confiscating firearms from law abiding citizens,' Grey said."
"His position comes in defiance of the National Sheriffs' Association, which represents more than 3,000 county sheriffs across the country. The NSA met this month in Washington, agreeing to support President Obama's push for tougher laws to prevent gun violence." ... |
MD: Top commanders unaware of training where officer was shot (video available)
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"Top Baltimore police commanders, including the director of the agency's training academy, were unaware that training exercises were being conducted at an Owings Mills facility where a rookie University of Maryland officer was shot in the head and critically wounded, officials said Wednesday."
"Anthony Guglielmi, the city Police Department's chief spokesman, called the training at a former state psychiatric hospital a 'communication breakdown in the chain of command,' and said the department has identified multiple problems — including the fact that there were no supervisors on site."
"The revelations came as Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said there was 'no acceptable explanation' for the incident." ... |
WA: Chehalis homeowner shoots intruder (follow-up)
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... "'My office works very hard in ensuring people feel safe and secure in Lewis County. However, people have to be prepared to protect themselves in situations like this in their own homes. Our response times are as fast we can make them, but there may be a time when you are by yourself and you are forced to make a life or death decision to protect yourself and your family, like this man did,' said Lewis County Sheriff Steve Mansfield."
"'About the only thing I can say that the victim could have done differently (is that) he could have fired sooner, he could have fired more often, and he could have used a better brand of ammunition, Mansfield said Monday at a news conference." [emphasis added] |
UT: Box Elder County deputy reaches plea in sexual assault case
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"A former Box Elder County sheriff’s deputy accused of sexually assaulting women during a series of traffic stops has reached a plea agreement that could land him in state prison for up to five years."
"Scott Womack, 37, reached a deal in 1st District Court in which he will plead no contest to one count of custodial sexual misconduct, a third-degree felony, and two counts of attempted custodial misconduct, class A misdemeanors, according to court records." ... |
Abortionists, gun advocates killing our nation's children
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"John F. Kennedy once said, 'Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.' As a nation we have forgotten Kennedy’s words."
"In numbers absolutely shameful, we have either aborted unborn children or shot youngsters and teenagers as though they had no value. Thousands of other children, born to loving parents, have been murdered by a bullet fired from an assault weapon with a high-capacity magazine, grossly exceeding that required for sport." ... |
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