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Law-Abiding Mexicans Taking Up Illegal Guns

PC Harris — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:42:13 +0000

In Mexico, where criminals are armed to the teeth with high-powered weapons smuggled from the United States, it may come as a surprise that the country has some of the most restrictive gun laws in the world.

TN tourist in NYC faces 3 yrs for ignorance of gun laws

phonon — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:28:12 +0000

A tourist from Tennessee waltzed into one of the most secure sites in the city — and politely asked a cop if she could check her weapon.

Instead, she was dragged out in cuffs.

Now, Meredith Graves, 39, is facing at least three years in prison for thinking New York’s gun laws are anything like those in the Bible Belt.

Graves, a fourth-year medical student, showed up at the memorial on Dec. 22 to pay her respects during a trip north for a job interview.

Unlawful Detainment and Seizure of My Firearms (Medford, OR)

SoOoDJ — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:37:32 +0000

People in my town think the cops here are like some magic exception to the police state, lol.

Why Gun Sales Are at Record High

Mattfree88 — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:55:00 +0000

Why Gun Sales Are at Record High

(Newser) – This year's Black Friday gun sales broke a record set in 2008 by nearly a third, and while fears about President Obama outlawing some types of firearms are thought to be behind 2008's record, analysts say this year's surge in sales is part of a long-term trend. Gun ownership was "politically incorrect" five years ago, but "what seems to be changing is social acceptance," an analyst at investment firm Avondale Partners tells MSNBC. "I think there might be a changing view of firearms."

New California law bans open carry of handguns in public

Nemi — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:46:05 +0000

Sacramento, CA — Governor Jerry Brown signed AB144 by state Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, D-Pasadena Monday morning. The bill will make it a misdemeanor to carry an exposed and unloaded handgun in public or in vehicles. Violators could face up to a year in prison or a potential fine of $1,000 when the law takes effect Jan 1.

ATF claims it’s illegal to sell guns to users of medical marijuana

mrtruth — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:22:52 +0000

HELENA, Mont. (AP) -- Firearms dealers in states that allow medical marijuana can’t sell guns or ammunition to registered users of the drug, a policy that marijuana and gun-rights groups say denies Second Amendment rights to individuals who are following state law.

Pharmacist stops armed attackers with his gun, pharmacy fires him

TaxedOut — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:42:08 +0000

This guys stops an armed robbery, likely saves his life and his co-worker's, but gets fired for breaking Walgreen's policy that says employees can not do anything to escalate a robbery situation. Sounds to me like he deescalated it pretty well.

Project Gunrunner (aka Operation Fast and Furious)

slayerboy — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:21:59 +0000

The “Project Gunrunner” is a growing scandal that could bring down the Obama White House. It is potentially far bigger than Watergate.

The TSA finally caught someone!

PC Harris — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:57:39 +0000

Transportation Security Administration officers detected explosives in his baggage during security screening at Yuma International Airport. A subsequent search found a half ounce of C4 explosive hidden in a tobacco can inside one of the bags. Wey was detained for investigation and interviewed by FBI agents.

US govt openly admits arming Mexican drug gangs with 30,000 firearms

KareFree — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:38:34 +0000

"This is not a conspiracy theory, nor a piece of fiction. It is now an openly-admitted fact that this was pulled off by the BATFE (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, more commonly called "ATF") under orders from Washington. The program was called "Fast and Furious.""

Buy a gun, go to a mental hospital.

lostsheep — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:11:36 +0000

A Medford OR man was awakened by a phone call from the police, offering 'help' that he never asked for.

Ohio Set to Allow Concealed Guns in Bars, Restaurants, Stadiums

berserker13 — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:12:48 +0000

Ohio is on the verge of allowing people with concealed-carry permits to take their firearms into many facilities that serve alcohol, including bars, restaurants, and sports stadiums.

The Republican-controlled legislature passed the legislation this week and sent it to Gov. John Kasich's desk. A spokesman for Kasich, a first-term Republican, has said he would sign it.

One law for us, another for you

KareFree — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 03:05:56 +0000

"The California state Senate voted 28-8 Wednesday to exempt itself from the pointless gun-control laws that apply to the rest of the populace. Legislators apparently think they alone are worthy to pack heat on the streets for personal protection, and the masses ought to wait until the police arrive."

U.N. Agreement Should Have All Gun Owners Up In Arms

alisium — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 03:53:20 +0000

It may not come as surprising news to many of you that the United Nations doesn’t approve of our Second Amendment. Not one bit. And they very much hope to do something about it with help from some powerful American friends.

NRA helps to kill self defense legislation in NH

will in nv — Tue, 17 May 2011 20:09:18 +0000

The NRA is up to it's old tricks again as it helps to maintain draconian anti self defense laws and kill new legislation that would help deter crime and improve basic human rights of self protection in the face of government legislation.

Texas set to allow concealed handguns in public universities

rancemuhamitz — Wed, 11 May 2011 02:29:33 +0000

The holders of concealed handgun licences are set to be allowed to carry weapons into public college buildings and classrooms in Texas, after Republicans in the state senate approved the measure as part of a universities spending bill.

Proposed Lowell law would tighten rules for gun owners

NuroSlam — Tue, 10 May 2011 09:25:00 +0000

The proposed law would also require owners of more than 10 firearms to secure them in a locked safe or vault and install an alarm system with central monitoring that would notify police when the alarm is activated.

Activists outbid gun buy-back program.

will in nv — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:26:32 +0000

A group of pro 2nd amendment activists offered $110 from their own pockets. $10 over what the Bureaucrats were offering for a no questions asked gun buying program to remove weapons from the hands of the public at the expense of tax payers/victims.
The $110 offer from the activist was actual cash also rather than a grocery card from a pro victim disarmament grocery store.

Hamilton Radio Shack offers free gun with new Dish Network service

XD45 — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:09:41 +0000

Hamilton Radio Shack offers free gun with new Dish Network service.

Activists outbid men in costumes with guns for guns

ihrs — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 02:27:56 +0000

While the Austin, Texas, police were offering grocery cards in exchange for unwanted firearms over the weekend, local activists showed up to outbid the men in uniform, insisting liberty would be better served if the guns were in the hands of law-abiding citizens instead.

At the "no-questions-asked" event held at Oak Meadow Baptist Church in South Austin, the Austin Police Department offered, for example, a $100 Visa grocery card for an unwanted handgun. The activists offered $110 in cash.