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Mexican government calls for ‘working group’ to examine gun-walking charges
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... "Congressman Humberto Trevino has estimated the toll of 'Project Gunwalker' guns linked to injuries or deaths to date at 150, although his authoritative source for making that claim has, as yet, not been publicly disclosed. Still, with the totality of guns allowed to cross the border and the duration of such operations in question due to stonewalling and deception, the probability that these firearms have been and will continue to be used in crimes of violence on both sides of the border remains high." ... |
Peter Suciu – AmmoLand Outdoor Writer Biography Series
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"To say that Peter Suciu has a passion for history is an understatement."
"He has been a collector of militaria, specializing in military headgear of the 19th and 20th century since his great uncle and decorated World War II veteran Louis Suciu bought Peter his first helmet back in 1981."
"Now 30 years later, Peter has written countless articles on military helmets, firearms and military history, and is the co-author of two books about military helmets ..." ... |
Gun Review: ArmaLite M-15
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"A few months ago, through the collective efforts of RF and the good folks at ArmaLite, my modest gun safe found itself home to the greatest collection of avant-garde military firepower in the history of Dumm-dom. Translation: for a few weeks, I had a [bad-word]load of Evil Assault Rifles, er, Modern Sporting Rifles, in my closet. I was as happy as a clam in sand. Before I offer you my stop – start review of the ArmaLite M-15, I need to share this moment with TTAG’s Armed Intelligentsia . . ." ... |
Gear Review: Shooter App for Android Phones
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"For a lot of shooters, the primary barrier to moving past those 200-yard targets isn’t equipment or experience. It’s a desperate hatred of mathematics. The calculations required to figure out bullet drop, translate that into MOA (Minute Of Arc) and then decide how many clicks on what bit of the sights it takes to get the sights properly aligned is a daunting task—even for someone like me who uses math for a living. With more and more smartphones in the hands of shooters, they can finally let out a sigh of relief. There’s an app for that." ...
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NC: Pro-gun arguments are tired, preposterous (third letter)
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"Art Belanger in his recent pro-gun rant (March 8) repeats the tired argument that 'guns don't kill, people do.' Does this mean that private ownership of any dangerous weapon (grenades, machine guns, rocket-propelled grenades) should be allowed since they require a person to operate them? Similarly, the often-heard statement that 'if guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns' is preposterous." ...
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Submitter's Note: The writer asks "[should] private ownership of any dangerous weapon ... be allowed", but they have got it backwards. The question should be "should government interference with ownership of any dangerous weapon be allowed" and the answer to that question is a resounding "No!" |
Surprisingly, gun ownership can save lives
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"With all the recent and ongoing emphasis on Second Amendment rights, including recent court cases in support of upholding our U.S. Constitution as it is written, it is surprising to find that there still are a few prominent people still trying very hard to remove this boiler plate cornerstone of true American freedom." ... |
NRA calls for swift hearings on gun trafficking at border
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"The National Rifle Association (NRA) is urging Congress to hold 'expedited' hearings on federal efforts to stem gun trafficking to Mexico."
"The powerful lobby group is hoping the public discussion will help kill a request from federal regulators for more authority to track gun purchases in the southern border states." ...
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Republicans Want Answers on ATF Gun Trafficking Program
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"Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and 13 Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee today sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder regarding recent allegations that ATF may have been complicit in the illegal transfer of firearms into Mexico. The members requested information regarding the Phoenix-based program known as “Fast and Furious,” which according to reports intentionally allowed straw buyers for criminal organizations to purchase thousands of guns so that ATF could track them across the border." ...
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Grassley asks for independent investigation of ATF
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... "A United States Senator is saying he’s been lied to by top federal law enforcers. And he’s saying those tasked 'to detect and deter waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct, and to promote integrity, economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in Department of Justice operations' have failed in that task through non-responsiveness and conflicted interests." ... |
Beyond Gunwalker
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... "Perhaps Mr. Calderon wasn't too worried about these weapons coming across the border because most of them, the semi-automatic type, were being used by Mexican gangs in AMERICA. Now, we, us, you and me, need to come to grips with the idea that our president, Barack Obama, doesn't seem to care that these illegal weapons that have gone down to Mexico with the AID of the ATF, have done their killing on the south side of the border and have been U-turned back toward the citizens of the United States. The flood of semi-automatic weapons coming from Mexico to the US should be the concern here, at least on a level equal to that of the fact that they are going south." ... |
Project "Gunwalker" UPDATED
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... "Apparently our bureaucratic and political 'servants' failed to realize that the historic ability to control cultural memes via the MSM no longer obtains in the era of 'alternative' media. Two dedicated and unpaid members of that alternative media, Mike Vanderboegh and David Codrea have, virtually unaided, engaged in the investigative digging, reporting and prodding which has resulted in the exposure of this scandal which in the opinion of this observer far exceeds the importance of the Watergate affair ..."
"The most outrageous facet of this scandal is the spin produced by not only the federal agencies complicit in the coverup but the traditional media outlets who serve as government apologists and spin doctors." ... |
The Truth Behind Guns in Mexico
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... "Well, it turns out that only 17% of the illegal guns in Mexico are traceable back to the United States. Of those, many, or perhaps all, were sold illegally with the full knowledge and approval of the ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives - BATFE)." ...
"Guns traced in the murders of American Border Patrol Agents Jaime Zapata (killed on February 15, 2011) and Brian Terry (killed on December 14, 2010) have been confirmed as weapons purchased illegally with the approval of the ATF." ... |
NRA calls for Gunwalker investigations
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... "NRA’s leadership in this effort, and the participation of its membership in supporting this call are essential. Adding their powerful voice to calls from the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and Gun Owners of America to hold Senate and House hearings increase the likelihood of this happening to near certainty." |
DHS Napalitano: I Didn’t Know About Agent Assigned to ATF Gunwalker
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"Janet Napalitano, the head of the Department of Homeland Security, thinks it’s inappropriate to comment on the FACT—known to her, Senator Grassley and the world—that Border Protection Agent Brian Terry was murdered by a drug thug wielding a weapon enabled by ATF’s Operation Fast and Furious. Ms. Napolitano reckons it would be immature—make that 'premature' to comment. She’s also stating here, in testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, that she didn't 'sign off' on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive’s decision to allow gun smugglers to smuggle guns to Mexico. So . . . what was a DHS Agent doing working with the ATF, then? ..." ... |
In the aftermath of yesterday's "Big Day," some observations. Melson, like Cortez, burns his boats. The cavalry arrives, late and needing direction.
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"It is said that Spanish Conquistador Hernando Cortez, caught between the daunting forces of Montezuma and a mutiny among his own troops, scuttled and burned all his boats, save one small one for communication with Cuba. Thus did he quash the mutiny and direct all his soldiers' energies toward the task of defeating Montezuma."
"ATF acting Director Melson, it seems, is burning his own boats. From an ATF source:""Word from the ATF executive staff caucus. Melson and Hoover have told Newell that they will back him to the end and that ATF’s position is, 'we did nothing wrong'." ... |
OH: Police Chief Dennis Murphy's testimony on HB45 offers stark contrast to police union's rhetoric
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"The chief of police of a Columbus suburb provided testifimony for HB45 on Tuesday that starkly contrasted with that provided to the House Committee on State Government and Elections by the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police two weeks ago." ..."Asked to square his support for the bill against the opposition voiced by the Chiefs of Police Association and the Fraternal Order of Police, Chief Murphy said the needs of a union are difference than the needs of individual officers. 'Guys on the street interacting with the public are not afraid of this,' he said." ... |
OH: Author of "The Traveler's Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States" testifies on Restaurant & Car Carry Rules Fix bill
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"At the invitation of Buckeye Firearms Association, attorney Scott Kappas, author of "The Traveler's Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States," traveled to Ohio on Tuesday to deliver testimony before the House Committee on State Government and Elections, which is considering Restaurant & Car Carry Rules Fix legislation (HB45)."
"Kappas is perhaps the most knowledgeable person in the country when it comes to the firearms laws of the various states, and he offered a comparative analysis of the current state of Ohio's gun laws in the two areas to members of the committee." ... |
IA: Two bills will likely dominate this week
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... "• Second Amendment rights: There are three bills being discussed. Their fate is unclear. My vote will reflect my strong support for our Second Amendment rights and the advice of my county sheriffs, as well as your messages to me."
"1. 'Stand Your Ground' — allows a person to defend their home and person against intrusion with armed resistance."
"2. Alaskan version of Right to Carry — allows a person to carry a weapon with fewer restrictions. This will most likely not become law."
"3. Preemption bill — does not allow a city or county to preempt Iowa law by preventing a citizen with a permit to carry a weapon. Iowa City ordinances have brought this issues to the forefront." |
AR: Senate OKs prison reform bill; House approves two tax cut measures
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... "The House also voted 69-16 to approve and send to the Senate HB 1873 by Rep. John Catlett, D-Rover, which would allow a person with a concealed-carry permit to keep a handgun in a locked vehicle on the parking lot of his or her employer."
"Some members spoke against the bill, saying employers should be able to decide what they will allow on their property."
"'In this case, I believe the rights of a property owner trumps the rights of the Second Amendment,' said Rep. Stephen Meeks, R-Greenbrier." ...
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PA: Scarnati supports expansion of Castle Doctrine
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... "'This is a common-sense bill that further allows individuals the right to protect themselves and their loved ones if they feel lethally threatened,' Scarnati stated. 'The basic right to protect ourselves and loved ones, whether at home, in a vehicle, or in a public place is one of the fundamental premises of our democracy.'" ... |
PA: Pennsylvania Senate approves expansion of Castle Doctrine
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"The Senate passed legislation Tuesday to expand the Castle Doctrine in Pennsylvania to protect those who use lethal force in self-defense."
"Senate Bill 273 would remove an obligation to retreat when an individual feels threatened by an attacker any place that individual has a right to be, including the individual's vehicle." ... |
PA: State Senate votes to expand Castle Doctrine in Pennsylvania
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"The Senate Tuesday approved legislation to expand the Castle Doctrine in Pennsylvania, protecting gun owners who act in self defense. The vote was 43-4." ...
"The bill removes the duty to retreat clause when an individual is threatened by an attacker in any place that the individual has a right to be, such as a home or vehicle." ... |
IL: Jones' Statement AG FOID Card Opinion
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"State Sen. John O. Jones (R-Mt. Vernon) offered the following comments after the Illinois Attorney General's office announcement that FOID card records should be released to the public."
"'This is absolutely amazing that the Illinois Attorney General sees fit that the FOID card registry needs to be released to the public,' Jones said." ... |
Chicago Cop: Conceal Carry Fear Comes From . . . Lawsuits
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"Earlier today, I took Chicago Police Deputy Superintendent Steve Peterson to task for suggesting that legally-sanctioned (and vetted) concealed carry would make Chicago cops’ work more dangerous. Supposedly, CCW permit holders would make it harder for the Boys in Blue to tell the good guys from the bad guys. One of TTAG’s Armed Intelligenstia sent the link to a local law enforcement officer. Here’s his response . . ." ... |
IL: Releasing gun owners’ names a bad idea
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"It seems as if Illinois likes being the exception when it comes to gun laws."
"The Land of Lincoln is currently one of two states without any kind of concealed carry policy, and if Attorney General Lisa Madigan has her way, the state will be an exception in another category." ... |
IL: Illinois Debates Conceal Carry
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"A measure that would allow Illinois residents to carry concealed firearms in public places has passed a house committee – but it still has a long road ahead before it becomes law." ... |
IL: Chicago Police Deputy Superintendent Steve Peterson is Insane
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"The mid-west media is all abuzz with the possibility that this is the year that concealed carry legislation will pass through the Illinois legislature. Our sources tell us that one of the major obstacles to passage is on the cusp of capitulation. Hold on; that’s not the right word. Call it 'realization.' ... To create a conceal carry law that they can live with, the IL po-po must make their peace with the Second Amendment. Needless to say, Mayor Daley’s soldiers (a.k.a. high-ranked policemen) don’t see it that way.Testifying to the House Agriculture and Conservation Committee (of all things), Chicago Police Deputy Superintendent Steve Peterson showed us that he sees concealed carry through the eyes of a crazy man . . ." ... |
TX: Alleged Overtime Scam Cost Fort Worth $231K
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"An apparent scheme by nine police officers to collect for un-worked overtime will cost Fort Worth some serious money."
"Nine officers are accused of falsifying traffic citations to collect overtime pay for hours they didn't work." ... |
CA: Deputy Sheriff Paid To Make "Dirty" Arrests By Private Investigator
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"Contra Costa County sheriff's deputy told two colleagues he was making 'dirty DUI' arrests on behalf of a private investigator who was setting up men to damage their reputations in legal fights, an investigator said in court documents."
"Deputy Stephen Tanabe, 47, told a reserve sheriff's deputy on patrol with him the night of Jan. 14 that a drunken-driving arrest the two were making outside a Danville bar was a 'setup' and that the target needed to be 'dirtied' for a future court date, a sheriff's investigator wrote in a search warrant affidavit." ... |
AZ: Phoenix Detective Accused Of Stealing Drugs
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"A detective with the Phoenix Police Department has been arrested and accused of stealing OxyContin from the evidence room." ...
"So far, police saikd they have identified 83 evidence bags that appear to have been tampered with. The evidence was in line to be destroyed ..." ... |
WA: Should ex-cons be a protected class in Seattle?
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"Right now, people can't be denied jobs or housing because of race, sex or disability. Should those with a record be a part of that class?"
"'We're people we're not monsters. We've just made a different type of mistake than someone else,' said 34-year-old John Collins, who served 4 years in prison for drugging and raping his estranged wife." ...
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NJ: Kidnap victim should get permit to carry gun
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"I read with dismay that Newton businessman and recent kidnap victim Jeffrey Muller was denied a permit to carry a handgun here in New Jersey."
"State statutes govern under what conditions citizens may carry guns, and Mr. Muller did not meet the standards of the statutes because there was not a threat of 'unjustifiable serious bodily harm' prospectively; in other words, the crime already happened, so there's no ongoing risk." ... |
MI: Judge Extends Ban On Guns In Library (video story)
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"A local judge extends the ban on open carrying of guns at the Capital Area District Library. We first told you about the battle between the library and a statewide gun rights group a few weeks ago. The preliminary injunction from Ingham Circuit Judge Rosemarie Aquilina bans anyone from openly carrying firearms in the library until at least June." ... |
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