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BATFE’s “Project Gunrunner” Comes Under Additional Scrutiny
Friday, 2/25/11: From NRA-ILA We have previously reported on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ “Project Gunrunner” and its inherent problems. Established in 2007, this program sought to expand the agency’s firearm tracing operations to address trafficking to … Continue reading
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Bill Introduced In U.S. House
02/25/11 National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Bill Introduced In U.S. House Last week, H.R. 822, was introduced in the U.S. House by Representatives Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) and Heath Schuler (D-N.C.). The measure would allow any person with a valid state-issued concealed carry … Continue reading
U.S. House Votes to Block Unauthorized Record Keeping on Gun Owners
Friday, February 18, 2011 Fairfax, Va. – The U.S. House of Representatives adopted an amendment to H.R. 1 offered by Reps. Dan Boren (D-OK) and Denny Rehberg (R-MT) that prohibits the use of federal funds for a new and unauthorized … Continue reading
Florida Bill would Ban Doctors from asking about Guns
The Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A bill that would prohibit doctors from asking patients if they own guns or denying treatment if patients refuse to answer questions about gun ownership earned its first approval. The Senate Justice Committee voted … Continue reading
Senator Schumer, Joined by Mayor Bloomberg, Unveils Legislation for Tougher Penalties for States That Don’t Comply with Background Checks; Measure Modeled After Mayors Against Illegal Guns Proposal
NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2011 — Legislation Increases Penalties for States that Fail to Report Drug Abusers, Domestic Violence Offenders, and Mentally Ill to National Do-Not-Sell List; Would Also Close Loophole Allowing Private Sellers to Get Around Background Check Arizona … Continue reading
Manhattan Jury finds Man who had Loaded Gun in his car Not Guilty
By DAVID K. LI Last Updated: 7:04 PM, February 24, 2011 Posted: 11:41 AM, February 24, 2011 Jurors today shot down the DA’s hunt for a Florida man, and acquitted him on a felony rap for coming into New York … Continue reading
Gun Group to Holder: Investigate ‘Project Gunwalker’ or Step Down
Feb. 24, 2011 “Washington State’s leading gun rights advocate wants heads to roll over the ‘Project Gunrunner’ scandal, which was launched in 2009 ostensibly to curb the flow of American guns – some traced back to the Evergreen State – … Continue reading
Posted in 2nd Amendment, ATF, Project GunWalker
Tagged 2nd Amendment, ATF, Pro-Gun Rights, Project Gunwalker, Right to keep and bear arms
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The Relationship & Relevance of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
by Jacob G. Hornberger May 2001 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was one of the most remarkable periods in history, not so much for the military battles that were fought but for the ideas and principles that were expressed during that time. … Continue reading
“Texas Poised to Pass Bill Allowing Guns on Campus”
2/21/2011 The Associated Press reports: Texas is preparing to give college students and professors the right to carry guns on campus, adding momentum to a national campaign to open this part of society to firearms. More than half of the … Continue reading
Posted in 2nd Amendment, State laws
Tagged John Lott, Pro-Gun Rights, Right to carry, Right to keep and bear arms
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Senators Lugar, Lieberman looking into ‘Project Gunwalker’ Charges
February 21st, 2011 7:34 pm ET Gun rights advocates following the “Project Gunwalker” story have received replies from their United States Senators, Richard Lugar (R- Ind) and Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn), who say they are aware of allegations about gun monitoring … Continue reading
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Tagged 2nd Amendment, ATF, Project Gunwalker, Right to keep and bear arms, Sen. Lieberman, Sen. Lugar
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Lawmakers Push for Legislation to Overturn Obama Ban on M1 Importations
Lawmakers Offer Legislation To Allow Importation Of M1s Friday, February 18, 2011 In 2009, the Obama administration approved the importation and sale of collectible, American-made M1 Garand rifles and M1 carbines from South Korea. However, the administration reversed its decision … Continue reading
Bloomberg Takes Anti-Gun Sideshow On The Road
Friday, February 18, 2011 No one can say that New York City mayor and anti-gun gadfly Michael Bloomberg doesn’t support getting Americans back to work — at least those who don’t operate snow removal equipment in New York City. But … Continue reading
What Was Really Behind Nassau County’s Gun Store Raids?
Friday, February 18, 2011 Long Island Lawyer BLOG Nassau County raided four Gun Shops in a $80,000 tax-payer funded sting operation on Wednesday. The owners and employees were arrested and charged with selling illegal “assault weapons” to undercover Nassau County … Continue reading
Man Shot in NE Denver Home Invasion; Castle Doctrine
The DENVER POST By Kieran Nicholson Posted: 02/11/2011 09:42:03 AM MST, Updated: 02/11/2011 09:49:19 AM MST A man was shot in northeast Denver last night during a home invasion, police said. The incident happened at about 8 p.m. at 3540 High St., … Continue reading
Letter to NM State Senators Urging Support for SB220; Castle Doctrine
Dear Senators, I am very pleased that New Mexico is poised to become one of over 30 states to look at and pass “Castle Doctrine” legislation. I am writing to ask for your support and vote to pass this bill. … Continue reading
Putting The Anti-Gun – Gun Control Rhetoric and Absurdity into Perspective
Close the Car Show Loophole Posted by Peter Suciu on February 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment Our friends at Ammoland offered an insightful piece on the absurdity of cries to close “loopholes.” In this case, a reader offered the … Continue reading
Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG) Launches FixGunChecks.org
Posted by FirearmsTruth on February 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment We reported earlier this month that NYC’s Police Department, and thus taxpayers in the Big Apple, paid for the so-called undercover sting operation at a Tucson gun show. So … Continue reading
Posted in 2nd Amendment, Anti-Gun, In the News, Politics
Tagged 2nd Amendment, Gun Control, Gun politics, MAIG, Mayor Bloomberg, Pro-Gun Rights, Right to keep and bear arms
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E-mail from a Friend on “More Guns Less Crime” by John Lott
E-mail letter dated 2-16-11: Winston, I just finished reading “More Guns Less Crime” by John Lott. It is a very dense statistical analysis of crime trends in relation to concealed carry laws. If you can tolerate the densely boring statistics … Continue reading
New Mexico: Bill to Streamline Concealed Handgun License Training Requirements Advances from House Committee
On Saturday, February 12, the House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee voted 3 to 1 in favor of House Bill 140, a bill by state Representative Nate Gentry (R-ABQ). HB 140 would eliminate the two-hour, mid-term firearms refresher training course required for Concealed … Continue reading
Scandal at DOJ: Smuggling to pad Statistics on U.S. Guns in Mexico
By Anthony Martin; Examiner.com A brewing scandal at the Department of Justice involving an illegal scheme to pad statistics on U.S. guns in Mexico threatens to erupt as U.S. Senator Charles Grassley of the Senate Judiciary Committee begins an investigation. … Continue reading
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