http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/gunrights/ en-us Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:47:55 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2133431/posts Sales of ammunition were so brisk Saturday on the first day of the Richmond Gun Show that Terry Coffman said he didn't have much left to sell yesterday. "Everybody's scared to death," said Coffman, a salesman for Georgia Arms in Villa Rica, Ga., adding that sales for the business have skyrocketed in the past two weeks. "I appreciate the Democrats completely, because they sell more guns and ammo than anyone else has for us." Richmond Times-Dispatch http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2133431/posts#comment Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:47:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2129799/posts Some members of ar15.com (to include me) have been trying to do something positive for 2nd Amendment rights since the results of this past election day rolled in. Lots of people are scared about our future. Some are even panicking. I realized something had to be done. So a bunch of us started brain storming and came up with the idea to begin an effort to unite EVERYONE who has an interest in firearms or freedom in general. The purpose will be the rapid dissemination of information if and when anti-gun legislation is introduced in Congress. Rather than having hundreds... ARFcom http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2129799/posts#comment Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:37:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2115192/posts Obama's Views Conflict With NRA Members Last August, I had the honor to serve the Republican National Convention Platform in Minneapolis representing Arkansas views and values. The RNC platform we wrote states: "Republicans remain the party of vigorous action against crime and the party that empowers the law-abiding by protecting their right to keep and bear arms for self-protection. "We uphold the right of individual Americans to own firearms, a right which antedated the Constitution and was solemnly confirmed by the Second Amendment. Gun ownership is responsible citizenship, enabling Americans to defend themselves, their property, and communities. " Contrast Republican... The Morning News, Springdale, AR http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2115192/posts#comment Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:29:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2112889/posts All he wanted was to talk to his representative about a political issue — something supposedly guaranteed by the First Amendment’s right to petition clause. True, being an activist with the Minutemen and wanting to discuss concerns over criminal illegal alien activity wasn’t exactly something he expected would resonate with Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY), but over the years, Gabriel Razzano had established a rapport with her chief of staff, who had even visited him at his home.... What we have here is an American citizen — with no criminal charges against him, no convictions, no mental health diagnoses, no adjudication... GunsMagazine.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2112889/posts#comment Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:33:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2089702/posts From a man who’s no stranger to abject disgrace comes one of the purest examples of racial demagoguery we’ve seen from either side during this very long campaign, duly laughed at and applauded by the same group that worked so hard last week to get Palin disinvited from the anti-Iran rally. His party will love him for it, I assure you. Rep. Alcee Hastings told an audience of Jewish Democrats Wednesday that they should be wary of Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin because “anybody toting guns and stripping moose don’t care too much about what they do with Jews and... hotair.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2089702/posts#comment Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:42:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2085550/posts A statewide law giving Ohioans the right to carry concealed weapons, even in parks, takes precedence over a city's ability to regulate firearms, the state Supreme Court said yesterday in a ruling that wipes out local gun laws. The court's 4-3 decision struck down a small Sandusky County town's ban on firearms in city parks, but also is expected to invalidate assault-weapons restrictions in other cities, including Columbus and Cleveland. Columbus Dispatch http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2085550/posts#comment Fri, 19 Sep 2008 02:32:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2070078/posts HARROLD, Tex. — Students in this tiny town of grain silos and ranch-style houses spent much of the first couple of days in school this week trying to guess which of their teachers were carrying pistols under their clothes. Harrold School Superintendent David Thweatt pushed for the policy to arm teachers with concealed guns. "Country people are take-care-of-yourself people." “We made fun of them,” said Eric Howard, a 16-year-old high school junior. “Everybody knows everybody here. We will find out.” The school board in this impoverished rural hamlet in north-central Texas has drawn national attention with its decision to let... NY Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2070078/posts#comment Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:56:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2056971/posts District of Columbia continues to violate civil rights By Charles Bloomer web posted August 4, 2008 In the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision shooting down the District of Columbia's total handgun ban, the D.C. government passed emergency legislation to regulate handguns owned by its subjects – I mean, citizens. The new gun registration law was developed to be as difficult and inconvenient as possible with no regard for its effectiveness. In fact, the new law retains much of the previous gun ban, including provisions that the Supreme Court called unconstitutional. Despite the Supreme Court ruling, the new law outlaws... Enter Stage Right http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2056971/posts#comment Tue, 5 Aug 2008 19:09:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2056722/posts One day in December of 2005, Colleen Nestler came to Santa Fe County District Court in New Mexico with a bizarre seven-page typed statement and requested a domestic-abuse restraining order against late-night TV host David Letterman. She stated, under oath, that Letterman seriously abused her by causing her bankruptcy, mental cruelty, and sleep deprivation since 1994. Nestler also alleged that he sent her secret signals “in code words” through his television program for many years and that he “responded to my thoughts of love” by expressing that he wanted to marry her. Judge Daniel Sanchez issued a restraining order against... The New American http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2056722/posts#comment Tue, 5 Aug 2008 12:19:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2045214/posts Lobbying Opportunity/Need The Department of the Interior has apparently extended the public comment period on their planned rulemaking related to the right to carry of law abiding citizens in our National Parks and Wildlife Refuges. The period was extended at the request of two very anti-2nd Amendment legislators, U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) and U.S. Representative Raul Grijalva (D-Arizona). They are hoping to flood the public comments with left-wing comments to keep you from protecting yourself in our parks. I would ask each of you that are concerned about protecting 2nd Amendment rights to click below and select the icon... Cuccinelli newsletter http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2045214/posts#comment Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:46:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2042792/posts twincitiescarry.com is holding a potluck picnic and 2A Day celebration “Minnesota Gun Rights Gathering”, or GRG for short 11am, Sunday, July 13, Lake Harriet Bandshell picnic area, next to the Refectory. We will start setting up around 9 am. GPS address will be 4135 W Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis 55410 42nd and W. Lake Harriet Parkway. Pay parking near, street parking a short walk away. Potluck theme, bring enough for yourself, and enough to share as well. Carry is optional. Please let us know if you plan to attend...we’d like to have an idea of how many will attend for... twincitiescarry.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2042792/posts#comment Wed, 9 Jul 2008 05:49:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2042342/posts UK: CONSERVATIVE LEADER David Cameron called for "a presumption to prison" for people found carrying knives yesterday as he launched his party's campaign in what he called Britain's "broken society by-election" in Glasgow East. FRANK MILLAR , London Editor reports Scottish first minister Alex Salmond claimed a political earthquake could see his Scottish National Party win the previously "safe" Labour seat, amid speculation that failure to hold his Scottish stronghold could finally precipitate a challenge to prime minister Gordon Brown's leadership. The Irish Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2042342/posts#comment Tue, 8 Jul 2008 13:12:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039997/posts With so much written and said daily about the upcoming election, I'll get right to the point: John McCain really needs to be elected president in November. Reason No. 1 – End the tyranny of the Supreme Court: Thursday's stunning 5-4 Supreme Court decision preserved Americans' most precious right – to keep and bear arms. You heard me right: "most precious" – more so even than the right to free speech, or freedom of religion. Why? Because without the right to keep and bear arms – not just to defend against criminals and terrorists, but as our founders knew so... WorldNetDaily.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039997/posts#comment Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:03:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039386/posts For all the people who might think the NRA is ineffective, take a listen to the last few seconds of Rush's third hour today. http://www.varmintal.com/rush-nra-7-1-8.mp3 I was glad to hear Rush say this. It is a very short .mp3 clip so as Rush would say, listen fast. Good Hunting... from Varmint Al (Life Member of the NRA) Rush Limbaugh http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039386/posts#comment Tue, 1 Jul 2008 21:10:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2038306/posts For the past three decades, Washington, D.C. has enforced one of America's most draconian gun control laws—a total ban on the possession of handguns, not to mention strict gun lock provisions for rifles and shotguns, that has left law-abiding citizens unable to legally defend themselves and their homes. In March, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller, in which seven D.C. residents challenged the constitutionality of the ban. At the center of the case is the question of whether the Second Amendment protects an individual or collective right to keep and... Reason http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2038306/posts#comment Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:01:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2037529/posts Gun Rights: Obama claims he believes the Second Amendment says you can own a gun but that local communities can still opt out of the Constitution. What will he say as his political hometown is sued by the NRA?While campaigning in Pennsylvania earlier this year, Barack Obama was having breakfast with his Democratic Senate colleague Bob Casey. A reporter asked Obama about Jimmy Carter's trip to see the terrorist group Hamas. Obama responded: "Why is it that, like, I can't just eat my waffle?" There's going to be another waffle Obama's going to eat as he tries to explain his... IBD Editorials http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2037529/posts#comment Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:41:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036984/posts On Thursday the US supreme court struck down Washington DC's 32-year-old gun ban as unconstitutional. Do you agree with its decision? The Guardian http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036984/posts#comment Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:10:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036826/posts NEWS FROM THE SECOND AMENDMENT SISTERS 900 R.R. 620 S Suite C101, Box 228 Lakeway, TX 78734 World Wide Web: http://www.2asisters.org ============================== FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 06/26/2008 ============================== For additional information contact: Marinelle Thompson, President & Founder Phone: 877-271-6216 E-mail: mthompson@2asisters.org ============================== Lakeway, TX – SAS Applauds the Supreme Court Decision in DC vs HellerMarinelle Thompson, President and Founder, states “Second Amendment Sisters applauds the ruling by the Supreme Court today that the Second Amendment declares the right to bear arms to be a personal right, and not a collective right. We will now continue to work toward removing all... Second Amendment Sisters http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036826/posts#comment Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:41:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2035839/posts The new sheriff has a big task in front of her in terms of reforming a troubled and mismanaged department rocked by abuse and corruption scandals. Unfortunately, Sandra Hutchens – who was installed as sheriff Thursday in a small ceremony in the clerk's office – is about to take the wrong approach on an issue of serious concern to Orange County residents: gun rights. The Orange County Register http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2035839/posts#comment Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:21:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2021442/posts Hello members of the free republic community. I am currently working on a project for my government 101 class and I am in the dark. I am to write an opinion on D.C V Heller, (in which I side with Heller) but I am inundated with a lack of materials that are not infringed by liberal gun phobia. I am the only one supporting Heller in my class and I am being debated left and right, any idea would be much appreciated so that I am better equipped to fight back. I strongly believe that every American should own a... (Vanity) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2021442/posts#comment Mon, 26 May 2008 14:41:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2017779/posts DBKP announces the opening of its new Second Amendment forum, moderated by RidesAPaleHorse. DBKP Forum: The Right of the PeopleThis bears repeating... Article [II.] "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."The Second Amendment The Second Amendment guarantees: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." This guarantees a citizen's right to keep and bear arms for personal defense. The revolutionary experience... DBKP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2017779/posts#comment Sun, 18 May 2008 21:17:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1999282/posts The Legislature has passed a bill allowing people to keep guns in their cars at work, even if their employers don't want them to. Should Gov. Charlie Crist sign the bill into law? Yes. No. Sun-sentinel.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1999282/posts#comment Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:14:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1996486/posts Deadly Home Invasion Columbus police say an East Side resident shot and killed a 19-year-old man who had broken into his apartment. By Christy Chatman - Thursday, April 3, 2008 Detectives say it appears the East Side resident who shot and killed a 19-year-old man early Thursday morning was acting in self-defense. A Franklin County Grand Jury will review the evidence. Police say Jermaine A. McCrary broke into the apartment at 2936 E. Fifth Ave. just before 2 a.m. and assaulted a man and woman. McCrary was armed and during the struggle he was shot by one of the residents,... 610WTVN.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1996486/posts#comment Fri, 4 Apr 2008 02:59:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1995235/posts Frustrated with the number of students killed by gunfire, community leaders are calling for the passage of new gun legislation. Hundreds of students joined in the movement to reverse a deadly pattern of young people being shot and killed. So far, 20 Chicago public students have been killed by gunfire this school year. Students from Simeon Career Academy, 8147 S. Vincennes, left school Tuesday with the superintendent's blessing. The students took part in an anti-violence rally at the Thompson Center. Empty desks and pairs of shoes symbolized the young men and women who have been killed... ..."When young people stand... abc7chicago.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1995235/posts#comment Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:44:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1990715/posts The current leadership of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department is an exercise in political correctness that will likely become a national laughingstock. The hopes of beleaguered citizens of the District of Columbia were dashed at the appointment of Cathy Lanier to become chief of police following the departure of Charles Ramsey, derisively known at "Chief Wiggums". Ramsey presided over the crime wave on the National Mall and could not find the body of missing intern Chandra Levy for nearly two years until a man walking his dog in Rock Creek Park discovered a leg bone. Ramsey has moved on... Jeff Gannon - A Voice of the New Media http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1990715/posts#comment Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:11:26 GMT