http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/guncontrol/ en-us Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:06:54 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2416345/posts Myron Thomas was sitting in a car in the South Side’s Chatham neighborhood Sunday night when a gunman opened fire on him two separate times, leaving him dead with 13 gunshot wounds, sources said. Thomas, 25, of the 6500 block of South Harvard Avenue, was shot multiple times East 82nd Street and South Evans Avenue and was pronounced dead at 8:36 p.m. Sunday at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. Thomas was sitting in the driver’s seat of a 2001 Oldsmobile when an unidentified gunman approached at 7:41 p.m. and... Chicago Sun-Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2416345/posts#comment Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:06:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2415293/posts Part I -- Realizing and correcting our mistakes... After putting an end to mutiny of 1857, British viceroy Lord Lytton (1874 -1880), brought into existence the Indian Arms Act, 1878(11 of 1878);an act which, exempted Europeans and ensured that no Indian could possess a weapon of any description unless the British masters considered him a "LOYAL" subject of the British Empire. Father of Nation M.K.Gandhi referring to Arms Act of 1878 remarked "Among the many misdeeds of the British rule in India, history will look upon the act of depriving a whole nation of arms, as the blackest" (page 238,... merinews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2415293/posts#comment Sat, 26 Dec 2009 14:45:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2414952/posts First it was Seattle Times columnist Danny Westneat suggesting that firearms ownership should be regulated like driving and car ownership, and now the newspaper’s editorial page has blamed the “Second Amendment crowd” for “some responsibility” in the shooting of two Pierce County sheriffs’ deputies. The editorial also mentions the slaying of four Lakewood police officers, a vicious crime perpetrated by a career thug who got leniency from a governor and at least one Pierce County judge. There is nothing in the Times editorial about how two dead gunmen – David Crable and Maurice Clemmons – were able to skate through... Seattle Gun Rights Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2414952/posts#comment Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:19:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2413720/posts Buckeye Firearms Association is a single issue, non-partisan PAC concerned with gun rights. As such, the debate on health care reform occurring across the U.S. is not something that would be within our normal sphere of coverage. However, my good friend Chad Baus posted a story a few days ago highlighting how the Centers for Disease Control has begun researching gun violence and the impact of gun violence on health care costs. This immediately set off alarm bells in my head as the pieces fell into place. Why, you ask? Health care reform is a brilliant way to regulate guns... Buckeye Firearms Association http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2413720/posts#comment Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:47:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2411064/posts Most Americans think we have two major political parties: Democrats and Republicans. However, there is a third party whose influence extends beyond recognized political boundaries, and its goal is destroying personal liberty for private gain. Previous articles noted correlations between campaign contributions and pro-gun control voting for two large industries: lawyers and public sector unions. But since Democrats are more supportive of gun control, and unions and lawyers contribute primarily to Democrats, it is reasonable to question whether the previous articles merely expose a correlation between contributions and Democrats, rather than pro-gun control voting. Anecdotal data shows these correlations hold... Austin Gun Rights Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2411064/posts#comment Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:43:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2410351/posts The terrorist attack committed by Major Nidal Malik Hasan at Fort Hood, Texas brought the lack of security at such a large military base directly into homes across America. Leaders of the pro-gun movement, and many soldiers, weren't quite as shocked because they knew most military bases are considered "gun-free zones," due to concealed carry being banned. Whether Hasan's attack on American soldiers was sponsored by one of the bigger terrorist organizations is irrelevant since it gave terrorists a road map to complete similar attacks in the future. You can bet our enemies learned valuable lessons from his ability to... Buckey Firearms Association http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2410351/posts#comment Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:10:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2409325/posts What often happens when a young person receives such a charge is that he or she will appear in Court, many times without an attorney, and plead "no contest", be found guilty, and pay the fine and go home. I have seen this happen countless times in Courts. Young people, unable to afford a lawyer, take the easy way out because they don't have the money, don't want to miss work to go to Court again to fight the charge or get a better deal. Unfortunately, what these young people don't know, and what the Judge and Prosecutor failed to... Clarksburg Conservative Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2409325/posts#comment Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:06:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2407909/posts The Mayors Against Illegal Guns and Anti Gun Fundraising Groups are promoting a Bloomberg associated "Poll" that claimed 69% of NRA members supported requiring Brady criminal background checks for all gun sales at gun shows, and that 82% of NRA members supported prohibiting people on the Terrorist Watch List from buying guns. The NRA said that the "Pollsters" had no access to official NRA membership lists. Interestingly enough, no NRA members have stepped forward to say that they participated in this "Poll." Did you? Here's the NRA response to the "Poll." "Understanding the Latest Anti-Gun Poll This week, anti-gun New... secondamendmentfreedom.blogspot.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2407909/posts#comment Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:58:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406597/posts Bloomberg's Billions Buy Opinions Friday, December 11, 2009 Understanding the Latest Anti-Gun "Poll" This week, anti-gun New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg's anti-gun group, Mayors Against Illegal Guns, released the findings of a poll conducted by a political consulting firm called "The Word Doctors," whose slogan is "It's not what you say, it's what people hear." Word Doctors' president is a pollster who has been reprimanded by the American Association for Public Opinion Research and censured by the National Council on Public Polls, and who says that the key to polling is "to ask a question in the way that... NRA-ILA http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406597/posts#comment Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:33:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406089/posts Courtesy Oleg Volk, A Human Right "W-III" (a screen name that combines his initials with an affinity) must not have gotten word from the Brady Campaign that I "denigrate law enforcement." A retired peace officer, he corresponds with me frequently and cordially, offering tips and comments, or to let me know he's shared a link to one of my columns with his friends. He even freely uses the term "Only Ones" to describe those in his former profession who do not share his support for an armed populace--funny how the only ones that angers are authoritarians who don't think "We... Gun Rights Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406089/posts#comment Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:23:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2404573/posts The Bradys criticized a Fundraiser for U.S. Representative John Boccieri, held at NRA Washington D.C. because it was called a "Virtual Shootout." Perhaps jealous of successful fundraisers held for pro gun legislators, the Brady's find fault in the name of the fundraiser, and once again blame the guns used, and not the perpetrators of crimes for their crimes committed. Here's their statement: Rep. Boccieri Focuses Aim On NRA "Virtual Shootout" Rather Than Real Ohio Shootings Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. John Boccieri (OH-16) held a Washington, DC, fundraiser last night, hosted by the National Rifle Association, billed as a "Virtual... secondamendmentfreedom.blogspot.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2404573/posts#comment Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:03:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2403807/posts The Cook County Prosecutors In Chicago have announced that they have charged the first gang member with possession of an illegal firearm under a new law the Illinois governor signed last week. He faces a potential 3 to 10 year sentence if convicted as a gang member in possession of a firearm, and no probation is available. We predicted late last week, when the bill became law, that persons charged under this law would also have committed several other crimes at the same time, and that there was a great possibility of this new "Enhanced Gun Crime" charge being plea... secondamendmentfreedom.blogspot.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2403807/posts#comment Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:04:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2402248/posts Mary Spicuzza | 608-252-6122 | mspicuzza@madison.com In a nutshell Wisconsin would require new semiautomatic handguns sold or manufactured in the state to produce identifying codes on every shell they expend under a bill currently in the Legislature. The bill would require that semiautomatic handguns manufactured on or after Jan. 1, 2011 produce codes, known as a "microstamps," on their expended cartridges. The bill would also require gun manufacturers and dealers who sell handguns that produce microstamps to disclose guns' makes, models and serial numbers to law enforcement agencies when microstamped expended shell casings are collected during criminal investigations. It would... The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wis.) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2402248/posts#comment Mon, 7 Dec 2009 19:47:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2399998/posts The University of Colorado's version of the national campus craze, Humans vs. Zombies, is happening in full force, but without a main prop of the game — Nerf guns. “The use of simulated weapons on campus violates regent policy,” said Molly Bosley, a spokeswoman for the CU Police Department. “Given the climate of what has happened in this country lately, we are taking precautions by banning the use of these simulated weapons on campus.” Daily Camera http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2399998/posts#comment Fri, 4 Dec 2009 07:59:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2399865/posts The key to freedom is the ability to defend yourself well said I agree here is a video that explains how things work in Switzerland. Keep this in mind since Obama is trying to take away your weapons through the UnitedNations Arms Trade Treaty and also through CIFTA. blueloriblogspot.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2399865/posts#comment Fri, 4 Dec 2009 02:28:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2398499/posts ·11250 Waples Mill Road ·   Fairfax, Virginia 22030    ·800-392-8683   Bloomington, Indiana Herald-Times Treats Law-Abiding Gun Owners like Registered Sex Offenders!   Tuesday, December 01, 2009   On November 30, 2009, the Bloomington Herald-Times made the following announcement:“This week, HeraldTimesOnline.com will launch its new gun permit database. You’ll be able to search gun permit records by county, city or town and street."The Herald-Times has begun receiving calls and emails, and their response is a defiant defense of their online gun permit database. Anyone who visits the newspaper website will be able to search the number of permits on a given street or neighborhood.... NRA - ILA http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2398499/posts#comment Wed, 2 Dec 2009 16:31:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2396573/posts What I am about to tell you is something you’ve probably never heard or will ever read in history books. I believe that I am an eyewitness to history. I cannot tell you that Hitler took Austria by tanks and guns; it would distort history. We elected him by a landslide – 98% of the vote. I’ve never read that in any American publications. Everyone thinks that Hitler just rolled in with his tanks and took Austria by force. In 1938, Austria was in deep Depression. Nearly one-third of our workforce was unemployed. We had 25% inflation and 25% bank... Examiner.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2396573/posts#comment Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:01:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2396056/posts Enabling the next Fort Hood? Congress's curbs on gun data hurt investigations By Michael Bloomberg and Thomas Kean Friday, November 27, 2009 The news from Fort Hood shocked the nation: American soldiers shot on American soil. Thirteen dead and 38 injured. It was almost too terrible to believe. Almost. Unfortunately, the Fort Hood rampage was not the first time that our military personnel have been murdered in the United States this year. In June, Abdulhakim Mujahid Muhammad shot and killed an Army private and wounded another soldier at a military recruiting station in Little Rock. In both cases, the loss... Washington Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2396056/posts#comment Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:21:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395864/posts For Immediate Release Media Release: Nov. 27, 2009 Firearms Marking Regulations Deferred http://www.cdnshootingsports.org/2009/11/firearms_marking_media_release_20091127.html Canadian Shooting Sports Association and the Canadian Institute for Legislative Action are pleased to announce a one year deferral in the implementation of the Firearms Marking Regulations. These regulations are loosely inspired from the United Nations Firearms Protocol and would require all firearms imported into Canada to be marked with the Country and Year of Import. Currently, the marking scheme contained in the regulations would bankrupt many of Canada's firearms importers and drive the cost of purchasing a new firearm up by as much as $200.00 This... Canadian Shooting Sports Association http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395864/posts#comment Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:15:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395431/posts ·11250 Waples Mill Road ·   Fairfax, Virginia 22030    ·800-392-8683   Bloomberg Uses Ft. Hood Murders To Push Gun Control   Thursday, November 26, 2009   In another transparent attempt to undercut the Second Amendment fresh on the heels of his hidden-camera attack on gun shows, Michael Bloomberg’s anti-gun group, Mayors Against Illegal Guns, has alleged that the multiple murders that took place on Ft. Hood recently could have been prevented by changes in federal gun laws. In an ad in the Washington Post on Monday, Bloomberg’s group claimed that the Ft. Hood murder suspect’s “gun purchase could have been key to the... NRA - ILA http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395431/posts#comment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:49:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2393486/posts Today, Michael Bloomberg's coalition against illegal guns placed a full-page ad in the Washington Post urging lawmakers to prevent suspects on a federally maintained "terror watch list" from being allowed to purchase guns. "500 mayors agree with the Obama and Bush Administrations: stop terror suspects from getting guns," the ad says. It's also been an issue that Rahm Emanuel voiced support for back in 2007, according to this video clip. "We got to make this a number one issue, as a test vote, and take it into the election." He added, "If it's between that terrorist list and the NRA,... NY Observer http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2393486/posts#comment Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:06:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2393490/posts A Federal Appeals Court has ruled that the anti gun “Lautenberg Law” is overly inclusive. It’s a win for a Wisconsin hunter. The man was fortunate enough to have Appeal Judges in his case that applied “Originalist” interpretations of the Second Amendment in deciding his appeal. Steven Skoien was convicted of domestic battery in a Wisconsin state court and was sentenced to two years in prison. As a result of his conviction, he was subject to anti gun sanctions of the “Lautenberg Law.” That law states that he couldn’t own or possess firearms or ammunition because of his domestic violence... secondamendmentfreedom.blogspot.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2393490/posts#comment Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:11:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2393287/posts Fort Hood soldier currently deployed in Iraq calls for giving guns to American soldiers and families on base One of the readers of this column, even before I began writing about the November 5th Fort Hood massacre the day after it occurred, is Sgt. Brian Singer, a U.S. army soldier currently deployed to Iraq, but whose home station is Fort Hood. A few days after the Fort Hood shootings Sgt. Singer wrote a letter-to-the-editor to Stars and Stripes. An edited version of that letter was published in Stars and Stripes on Thursday, November 19th. You can read Sgt. Singer’s letter... J. Neil Schulman @ Rational Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2393287/posts#comment Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:50:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2393101/posts <p>When an ex soldier in Britain found a gun in his garden, he thought he was doing the right thing by taking it to the police station. Instead of being thanked, however, he was arrested and charged with illegal possession of a firearm.</p> This is Surrey Today UK via Americas Right Blog http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2393101/posts#comment Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:55:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2393094/posts Last week, the body of Chicago school board president Michael Scott was found in the Chicago River with a single bullet wound in his head. The big story was that this powerful, well-connected public official had, according to the county medical examiner, committed suicide. The less-noticed story was that he did it with an illegal weapon. After all, handgun ownership is not allowed in the city of Chicago, which has one of the strictest gun control laws in the country, and Scott killed himself with a .380-caliber sidearm. Unlike most Chicagoans, Scott could have been a legal handgun owner. Because... Reason http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2393094/posts#comment Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:50:02 GMT