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MI: Detroit City Council moves ahead with proposing gun-free zones, if state agrees
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Detroit City Councilmember Mary Waters has a message for state lawmakers: Change existing gun laws to allow cities to establish gun-free zones.

As a result of increased violence in and around downtown Detroit, Waters proposed the establishment of gun-free zones by calling on state lawmakers to expeditiously approve changes to current gun laws, which council members approved on Tuesday.

Waters' proposed resolution was the first of two meant to stem gun violence that council voted on Tuesday. The Michigan Firearm and Ammunition Act 319 of 1990 prohibits cities from establishing gun-free zones in public spaces and council members are urging state legislators to repeal the law.

NJ: Federal judge blocks part of New Jerseys handgun carry law Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked part of New Jerseys new handgun carry law that barred weapons from being carried in so-called sensitive places and halted a new insurance mandate the law sought to institute.

More Self-Defense Gun Stories Submitted by: Rob Morse Website: http://www.selfdefensegunstories.com/	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Firearms instructor Robyn Sandoval brings us four news stories of armed defense. Almost no one expects to be attacked. Yes, these honest gun owners were surprised, but they responded and saved lives. Text and sources are on the episode webpage.

CAUGHT! Biden Uses Fake Data to Gaslight Public on Mass Shootings Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
OPINION: Joe Biden has always struggled with the truth. Whenever he wanders off script and speaks extemporaneously, he invents personal anecdotes boldfaced lies, actually in which he assigns himself the starring role.

SCOTUS Opts Not to Intervene as Assault Weapons Ban Challenge Moves Through Judicial Process Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Supreme Court of the United States announced Wednesday it has chosen not to intervene against the Naperville assault weapons ban, but instead will let the judicial process run its normal course. SCOTUSs decision not to issue a stay at this stage is standard operating procedure.

State 28? Constitutional Carry on the Move in Louisiana Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Legislation to end a permitting requirement for concealed carry is on the move in Louisiana and would make the state the 28th to adopt constitutional carry as the law of the land. Constitutional carry passed the Louisiana legislature two years ago and Breitbart News reported that Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) vetoed it June 4, 2021.

Who Gets to Own a Gun in America?
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Two rulings on gun rights this month show how a year-old Supreme Court ruling is forcing the lower federal courts to reckon with some of the more uncomfortable aspects of early American history. In one case, a federal judge in West Virginia ruled that gun-ownership bans for people with mental illnesses are constitutional. In the other, a federal judge in Virginia struck down a law that barred under-21-year-olds from buying handguns.

New for 2023: Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P 10mm M2.0
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Smith & Wesson has unveiled the new Performance Center M&P 10mm M2.0 pistol, which includes enhanced features designed to increase performance. Chambered in 10mm Auto, this new full-size polymer handgun includes a ported 5.6-inch barrel to reduce muzzle rise; optic-height tritium night sights for a clear sight picture in low-light conditions; and a Performance Center tuned flat M2.0 trigger with a crisp break and audible reset.

The Leftist War on Self-Defense Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The prosecution of an unarmed former Marine for acting in self-defense to protect passengers on the New York City subway has sparked a nationwide uproar. This latest salvo in the Leftist war on self-defense has liberals demanding additional charges against the hero.

TX: Texas Homeowner Meets Bedroom Intruder with Armed Resistance Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
In an incident that reiterates the importance of being prepared and strategic in the face of danger, a homeowner in Nacogdoches, Texas, was forced to use his firearm to defend himself and another occupant against an intruder. The home invasion, which ended in a fatal shooting, serves as a strong case for understanding and exercising the principles of home defense.

IL: State Supreme Court weighs assault weapons ban
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The Illinois Supreme Court is now deciding whether the states recently enacted assault weapons ban violates certain provisions of the Illinois Constitution. In March, a circuit court judge in Macon County sided with a group of plaintiffs led by state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, and declared the law unconstitutional. The state appealed directly to the Supreme Court, which put a hold on the Macon County decision and put the case on an expedited schedule.

The Double D Foundation donates over $700,000 to Competitive Shooting Organizations Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Double D Foundation, a Georgia-based non-profit organization, continues to give back through its grant program. The Double D Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 2021 by Daniel Defense Executive Vice President, wife, and mother, Cindy Daniel.

MN: "Kitchen Sink" Gun Control Bill Passes House - Action Needed! Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Despite the overwhelming opposition expressed through thousands of messages, the Public Safety Omnibus Bill, also known as Senate File 2909 or the "Kitchen Sink" gun control bill, has successfully passed the House on a near party-line vote. This bill includes redundant universal background checks and "red flag" gun confiscations, posing a significant threat to our Second Amendment rights.

FL: Gun instructors offer their perspectives as Florida becomes a constitutional carry state Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The permitless carry bill, House Bill 543, also dubbed constitutional carry by proponents, goes into effect July 1. The bill allows for the concealed carry of firearms without the need for a Concealed Weapon and Firearm License, which is acquired through a course.

In Red States, Gun Reform Means Making It Easier To Buy And Carry Guns Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
So far this year, mass shootings are on the rise. So are laws expanding gun rights. This year, President Biden has worked to expand background checks and asked Congress to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. But at the state level, many legislatures are moving in the opposite direction.

LA: Louisiana lawmaker whose granddaughter wields AR-15 advances bill to expand gun rights Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Louisiana advanced a bill late Tuesday night that would expand gun rights in the state with a bill from a lawmaker whose 6-year-old granddaughter is "quite proficient" with an AR-15 assault rifle. Republican Oil City state Rep. Danny McCormick's House Bill 131 would allow Louisiana adults 18 and older to carry handguns without permits or training as is currently required.

Obama lectures Americans on gun control, wishes US could have strict guns laws like Australia
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Former President Barack Obama slammed Americas lack of gun control in a recent interview with CBS, claiming that the U.S. should respond to mass shootings by implementing gun laws like Australia, where there is no legal right to own a firearm. When asked why America cant emulate Australian gun control, Obama made no mention of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing the right to bear arms, he merely claimed that gun rights have become an "ideological" and "partisan issue."

Smooth Samurai: Springfield Armory Ronin Operator 1911 Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Do you like heavy metal? Are you a Harley Davidson kind of person? Look at the Ronin Operator by Springfield Armory. It is a good-looking, full-sized 1911 pistol with nice features far above a standard 1911. The two-tone slide and receiver combo are striking. Custom features are abundant on this mid-priced gem. Stay tuned with me as I view and shoot this beauty today in Area 51, Arizona.

eXergy Ammo: XRG Bullets Explained
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The eXergy, or XRG, line of bullets were created by Sellier & Bellot as an alternative to lead ammo without losing any performance or stopping power. These are hollow point bullets capped with aluminum to make sure they retain their shape in the air, while expanding rapidly upon impact with a target. This company did extensive testing while creating these bullets, and they can be considered a premium type of hunting ammunition due to the way they are made, the excellent performance and the ability to take down even the largest game animals at long range.

Review: Korth Carry Special Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
West German Willi Korth got into the manufacturing business in 1954 and started producing revolvers a decade later. His wheelguns quickly earned a reputation for high qualityand high price tagsand, through the decades, numerous importers have brought a trickle of Korth products into this country.

#8.5 Lead Shot Ammo: #8.5 Lead Shot Explained
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If you know your shotgun ammo, you know exactly what #8.5 lead shot is for sporting clays or 16-yard traps. What makes this round so perfect for these types of shooting? Twice as many pellets per shot than a #6 shot and more range and power than a #9 shot. Youre looking at 500 to 600 pellets with an effective range of about 25 to 30 yards. This particular shot is dead center in the allowed shot size for competitive target, skeet and clay pigeon shooting.

How to Clean a 1911 Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A major key to firearm ownership is cleaning and maintaining the gun to ensure function and longevity. As the 1911 is one of the most common handguns in the world, it is always a great refresher to see how to disassemble the frame, barrel, and slide to oil and clean the pistol.