Second Amendment Stuff

Evidence mounts ...

Yesterday, I wrote about a piece titled "GUNRUNNER: The ‘blame Bush’ option is out" by Dave Workman outlining the case against the U.S. Government and the BATFE in regards to Project Gunrunner.

Today, Dave has a follow-up which notes that the evidence countinues to pile up:

"... there is mounting evidence that this country’s government, not its gun shops or gun shows, is largely responsible for arming Mexican drug cartels.

That revelation, plus the fact that Capitol Hill sources told this column on background that Congressional investigators remain in Arizona, interviewing various people in connection with the Project Gunrunner/Operation Fast and Furious controversy, will boost the NRA’s contention that American gun rights are not responsible for Mexico’s criminal wrongs."

Read "Evidence mounts that government, not gun shops, arming Mexican cartels" here ... read it now ... and be outraged! 

GUNRUNNER: The ‘blame Bush’ option is out

Dave Workman has an on-target piece at examiner.com where he discusses the likely abuses by ATF under “Project Gunrunner” and “Operation Fast and Furious”.

"There is a growing suspicion within the firearms community that ATF higher-ups wanted to flood Mexico with guns, just to boost their statistics on recovered guns, and thus justify demands for renewal and expansion of the ban on so-called “assault weapons.” Such a ban would also be permanent."

Be sure to read it all here.

Success in the Sunshine State

As a former Florida resident, I keep a close eye on what's happening in the Sunshine state.

Several pieces of pro-gun legislation have been working their way through the Florida state legislature in recent weeks. Two are now on their way to Governor Rick Scott for his signature. The other still needs to pass the house but that's expected to occur shortly.

On their way now for the Governor's signature:

1. Provides that the ability to question patients about firearms is only allowed if the medical care practitioner, Emergency Medical Technician or paramedic believes in good faith that the information is necessary to the patient’s medical care or safety or the safety of others.
2. Provides penalties for government officials, local governments and agencies that willfully and knowingly violate the state firearms preemption law. State law prohibits local governments and government agencies from adopting any gun control ordinance or regulations. 

Finally, Senate Bill 234,  passed out of the Senate and is now heading to the House. SB 234 provides that concealed weapons license holders are not in violation of the law if and when their concealed firearm is accidentally displayed under certain circumstances. The house is expected to approve this bill shortly.

Well done!

 

USA Today Editorial - Gun Laws Take a Radical Turn

Is anyone surprised that USA Today would take a stand against the rights of the individual?

In their recent editorial, they say that gun  laws are taking a radical turn.

"Gun rights activists have taken their national victories not as a reason to pat themselves on the back, but as reason to push forward with an agenda that ranges from radical to idiotic."

"Just this month, North Dakota joined more than a dozen other states that have said an employer cannot ban an employee from bringing a weapon to work, so long as it is kept in the worker's vehicle."

When will they learn? Ever since the drive for 'shall issue' concealed carry laws began decades ago, the anti-gunners have insisted it will lead to shoot-outs in the street. The facts tell a very different story. For USA Today and others, those facts just aren't convenient.

After you read their point of view, be sure you check out the Opposing View, penned by Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America.

"Several states are passing Stand Your Ground laws and loosening their concealed carry laws, making it easier for people to defend themselves … and that’s a good thing."

A good thing indeed!

What do you think?

 

NRA's Wayne LaPierre Discusses BATFE's Recent Abuses

Wayne LaPierre, CEO of the National Rifle Association, was on Lou Dobb's Tonight last week to discuss the BATFE's apparent gunrunning scheme that sent guns to Mexican drug cartels.

Wishing Everyone ...

Wishing everyone a blessed Easter.

University of Iowa Student Group Backs Carrying Guns on Campus

Across the country, numerous states are considering legislation to allow students with Concealed Carry licenses to carry their weapons on campus.

As you might imagine, there are many exhibiting signs of Chicken Little syndrome. There are others who understand the need:

The new group, Students for Concealed Carry on Campus, is a UI chapter of a national group that has about 43,000 members. Iowa State University also has a chapter. They advocate that people who are licensed to carry firearms should be allowed the same protection on campus that they have in most other places under Iowa law, August Meyer, UI senior in psychology and a UI chapter founder, said. “A person who is licensed to carry a firearm off campus isn’t going to be any more dangerous on campus,” Meyer, 26, said. “Public safety is our No. 1 priority and concern.” 

Read move at www.kcrg.com

I regularly hear the naysayers claim that the local or campus police are more than prepared to handle any situation that might come along and that students don't need to be armed.  You know ... I expect the 32 people who died at Viginia Tech would take issue with that.

What do you think?

Eddie Eagle Goes to Pittsburgh

Great news for kids in Pittsburgh!

In advance of the NRA Annual Meeting, which is being held in Pittsburgh PA from April 29 - May 1 this year, there's another visitor leading the way.

A firearm accident prevention program designed for children in the Pre-K through the 3rd grade, the Eddie Eagle Gunsafe Program teaches children, if they find a gun, to: “STOP! Don’t Touch. Leave the Area. Tell an Adult.” Now in its 23nd year, the program has reached over 24 million children nationwide.

Read more at AmmoLand.com

 

Massachusetts Sued Over Gun Rights of Legal Immigrants

At issue here is the basic right of self-defense. It's a core concept for many of us in the gun-rights movement. 

What we have before us is the fact that the Peoples Republic of Massachusetts (#3 for the strictest gun laws in the U.S. per the Brady Campaign) has a law on the books that denies legal non-U.S. citizens the right to possess a handgun in their own homes.

Under the current law in Massachusetts, legal permanent residents -- who carry what is commonly referred to as a "green card" -- are not allowed to hold a firearm identification card or license to carry of any kind. Instead, they must apply for a resident alien permit, which allows a person to possess only a “low capacity” rifle or shotgun.

Therein lies the case. The SAF, a non-profit group dedicated to the right to keep and bear arms, and the plaintiffs, believe that under the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution -- which gives Americans the right to bear arms -- there is no language that restricts firearms rights and privileges for lawfully admitted residents based on citizenship.

Read more at FoxNews

What do you think? 

Stop "McCarthyite" Gun Control!

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy is at it again, trying to restrict more of your gun rights.  Even though there is no evidence that gun control has worked in the past, McCarthy is now trying to ban one of the most useful, firearms-related items that you could ever use for self-defense.

Go to Gun Owners of America for more details, and to write to your representative to ask that they oppose H.R. 308. 

Do it now!