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Dem Debates Part I: Candidates (Mis)Understanding of 2A Alarming
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Round One of the first Democrat candidates debates is history, and if there is one thing upon which grassroots gun rights activists seem to agree, its that none of the people on that Miami stage Wednesday evening has even a remote grasp of the Second Amendment, and what separates constitutionally-enumerated rights from government-regulated privileges.

Vox.com reported that among Democratic voters, gun policy is second only to climate change as a major concern. This suggests that gun control will be a big issue in the 2020 Democratic primary, Vox observed.

Seven Things To Know About Fighting Gun Banners Submitted by: Tom Gresham	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
What it takes to get engaged and win.

Self Defense for LGBT: Self-Protection and Concealed Carry (CCW) for the LGBT Community
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Throughout history, certain groups of people have been singled out for persecution. Because of what some see as dangerous differences, these outsiders experience ridicule and unprovoked violence at a much higher rate than the general population. The 20th century is littered with such examples: Jews, Gypsies, homoséxuals, and other non-Aryans in Nazi Germany, the Armenians in Ottoman Turkey, Christians in Uganda, anti-Communists during Maos Great Leap Forward, or anyone who was thought to be an intellectual during Cambodias Khmer Rouge.

OH: Local experts weigh in on bill that would eliminate concealed carry licensing Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
After eight hearings over two months, an Ohio House committee passed a bill that will eliminate the licensing and training requirements of carrying a concealed weapon. Several organizations that represent law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys have come out in opposition to the measure, arguing the deregulation could prove dangerous for police and the public.

SD: From vaping to 'Constitutional carry,' here's what to know about new South Dakota laws
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South Dakotans will be able to carry concealed handguns without a permit starting July 1.

The state's new "Constitutional carry" law was the first bill Gov. Kristi Noem signed into law this year, thus fulfilling her campaign promise less than a month into her tenure.

The legislation was debated and vetted, and elected officials listened to South Dakotans, law enforcement and industry experts on the issue, Noem said in a statement.

CA: California to require background checks for ammo purchases
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California has among the most stringent gun laws in the country and on Monday a far-reaching new initiative to curb violence will require background checks for every ammunition purchase.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and other proponents said it will save lives but opponents are suing in hopes of eventually undoing a law they said will mostly harm millions of law-abiding gun owners.

Voters approved the checks in 2016 and set an effective date of July 1. Ammunition dealers are seeing a surge in sales as customers stock up before the requirement takes effect.

CA: Which City Declares Itself a Second Amendment Sanctuary? Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A California city is now a sanctuary city, but not for illegal immigrants. The City of Needles has declared itself a sanctuary city for gun owners. The desert town of about five-thousand people sits near the border of California and Arizona, just miles from Nevada and the city council recently unanimously approved the Second Amendment Sanctuary City declaration.

CA: Federal Judge Moves Forward Suit Over California Gun Registration Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A federal judge on Thursday refused to dismiss a lawsuit by California gun owners who claim they were unable to comply with the states latest registration law because the states internet-based registration system does not work properly.

On Gun Control, Democratic Presidential Candidates Offer Nothing but Empty Promises
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At the beginning of last night's presidential debate, moderator Chuck Todd noted that even if Congress enacts a new federal ban on so-called assault weapons, which all of the Democratic presidential contenders seem to favor, "there will still be hundreds of millions of guns in this country." He asked the 10 candidates on the stage what, if anything, the federal government should do about that inconvenient fact. Their responses revealed that none of them has a satisfying, or even superficially plausible, answer to that question.

WA: NRA withdraws from lawsuit against Edmonds gun storage law
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The National Rifle Association and Second Amendment Foundation are no longer plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the city of Edmonds new rules governing firearm storage.

The two gun rights groups pulled out earlier this month, leaving residents Brett Bass, Curtis McCullough and Swan Seaberg as the remaining plaintiffs. But the organizations will continue to conduct and fund the legal fight on behalf of the trio.

Were definitely not giving up and we plan to win it, said Alan Gottlieb, founder of the Bellevue-based Second Amendment Foundation.

NY: Nice Try, New York Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
SCOTUS to Cuomo: We saw what you did there, and were not having it. The City of New York, perhaps sensing looming disaster, tried a desperate stalling technique in its case against the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association (NYSRPA). The gun-rights group is challenging the citys restrictive gun laws as infringing on citizens Second Amendment rights.

Joe Biden brags about having banned 'the number of clips in a gun'; Bernie Sanders forgets what he's said on guns Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Democrats want to ban guns, in some form or another. It might be "military style" guns or "assault weapons" or "weapons of war." Former vice president Joe Biden, during Thursday night's Democratic primary debate, took the Democrats' butchering of basic firearm terminology to a new low.

Turmoil At The NRA: TV Channel Ends, Lobbyist Resigns, A New Hill Probe Begins Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The National Rifle Association has shut down its online TV channel and lost its chief lobbyist, new setbacks for group that also is the subject of another new congressional investigation, NPR has learned. The NRA has struggled under both scrutiny from the outside for its connections to Russias interference in American politics and from internal divisions over its leadership and its finances.

A Call for New-Blood Candidates for NRA BoD
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The NRA is in trouble. Continuing to elect the same people who keep making the same mistakes, is not going to solve the problems. We need new ideas, new perspectives, and new approaches. That means we need new people on the NRA Board of Directors.

Do you know individuals who are qualified?
The NRA Board of Directors only meets four times a year. They are tasked with setting policy for the organization and overseeing the proper execution of those policies on behalf of the members, including ensuring that money is raised and spent responsibly. This responsibility is officially reported as requiring about one hour per week from each director, but actually fulfilling the role will probably take much more time than that.

OH: Teen was shot by the victim he was robbing. Now his partner has been charged with murder.
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A botched robbery this weekend left one teen dead and a second teen charged with murder all while the robbery victim and police say the shooting was in self defense.

Around 5 a.m. Saturday, investigators say two 15-year-old boys tried to rob an unidentified victim in the 3600 block of Reading Road.

The victim fired at the teens, striking 15-year-old Jordan Lara. He was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center where he died from his injuries.

The actual shooter, the victim of the robbery, is not facing any charges. However, the surviving teen is.

WA: New Lead Regulations Would Target Shooting Ranges
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The Washington Department of Labor and Industries Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) has released an updated draft of the lead rules they originally released last year following stakeholder meetings. These proposed regulations will impose complicated and expensive burdens on shooting ranges and retailers, potentially making it difficult for some to continue operations. DOSH will be holding additional stakeholder meetings to discuss these proposed regulations. Shooting ranges are vital to the safe practice and exercise of our constitutionally protected Second Amendment right to self-defense, and maintaining access to shooting ranges is a top priority for NRA.

OH: Ohio House Panel Approves Bill Allowing Concealed Carry Without Permits Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The bill that would allow Ohioans to carry concealed weapons without requiring training or a permit has passed a House committee. The measure, which is known as constitutional carry, has passed in more than a dozen other states.

Do We Want Fewer Firearms Accidents in the USA or More? Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
I want to make us safer and we might have more firearms accidents than we have today. I put that shocking statement in front of you rather than stand accused of it later. You might think that fewer guns would make us safer. The more I learn, the more I doubt that approach.

Booker Moves Further Left On Gun Control But Forgets This Important Tidbit Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) decided to move further left on gun control than his debate stage colleagues. Most of his colleagues focused on the typical gun control pushes: an assault weapons ban and a call for universal background checks.

Politicians' tweets could get slapped with warning labels Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Presidents and other world leaders and political figures who use Twitter to threaten or abuse others could find their tweets slapped with warning labels. The new policy, announced by the company on Thursday, comes amid complaints from activists and others that President Donald Trump has gotten a free pass from Twitter to attack his enemies in ways they say could lead to violence.

Second Amendment Supporters need to Fight Smarter and Harder
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If there is one thing we all understand as Second Amendment supporters, its the need to fight even when we disagree on the methods. But we cant just fight harder when confronted with threats, we have to fight smarter than we have over the years. This applies across the entire Second Amendment community.

Heres the nature of the threats: Earlier this month, an advice columnist with a readership of 22 million encouraged a father to prioritize his hatred of guns over his love for his daughter. In two airings (one this past Sunday), a 60 Minutes hit piece on the AR-15 drew a combined total of almost 17 million viewers (9.85 million in November, just under 7 million this past Sunday).