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Constitutional Carry Counties Undermine the Constitution Itself…Allegedly
John E. Finn, Wesleyan University
Declaring its community a “constitutional county” on May 23, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners in Ottawa County, Michigan, voted 9-1 not to enforce any law or rule that “restricts the rights of any law-abiding citizen affirmed by the United States Constitution.”
Nor will the county provide aid or resources to any state or federal agency that county officials judge to be infringing on or restricting those rights.
Armed Woman Stops Uber Eats Driver’s Home Invasion Attempt [VIDEO]
A whole lot of Americans pay big bucks to have Uber Eats deliver food to their home or place of work. Most of the time, the worst thing that happens is the food is cold and their wallet is lighter. But sometimes things can take a more ominous turn.
Take, for instance, a woman in Columbus, Ohio who dozed off while waiting for her Uber Eats delivery to arrive. She woke to the sound of her doorknob jiggling and someone trying to force her door open.
IRS Confiscates Tens of Thousands of 4473 Forms From Great Falls, MT Gun Dealer
Tom Van Hoose has owned Highwood Creed Outfitters in Great Falls, Montana for 13 years. As he pulled into work Wednesday morning, twenty heavily armed Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division agents swarmed his store. He tells TTAG that the IRS agents, in full battle rattle, had been mustered from as far away as Denver and Idaho to serve a warrant for his financial records.
He told us the IRS claims that he has under-reported and failed to report millions of dollars of income.
Biden’s Latest Big Lie: He Put an End to Roving Urban Gun Sales Trucks
Biden: “Down in Philadelphia and New York, areas I know well, like up here, you’d see a truck pull up, pull the curb and selling weapons, selling guns, selling AR-15s.” pic.twitter.com/RH23Zq9zHR
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) June 16, 2023
For the first time ever, we explicitly made gun trafficking a federal crime. They say, “What the hell? It wasn’t already?” No, I’m serious. Think about it.
Gun Meme of the Day: Thread The Needle Edition
Probably another sign will fix it.
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Bloomington, Illinois Police Give Away Non-Gun Safes That Will Rust Firearms
There’s more than one way to disarm the people in America. Lawmakers pass unconstitutional gun bans and limit the places they can carry a firearm. Governments can “buy back” guns they never owned. And now, there’s a new and even more insidious way to take guns out of circulation: render them inoperable inside gun owners’ homes.
Police in Bloomington, Illinois gave away 312 “gun safes” to local residents this past weekend. People lined up early to get their “free” ~100-pound safes at the Farmer’s Market downtown.
Nightstick Announces Two New Weapon Lights for Compact Concealed Carry Pistols
If you carry a gun, you need a light. If you’re not going to have a light in your pocket, you should have one on your handgun. Nightstick has just announced two knew weapon lights for compact carry guns like the GLOCK 48, the SIG P365 and the Springfield Hellcat. Here’s their press release . . .
Nightstick, a global manufacturer of professional portable LED lighting products announces the launch of its TCM-365 for the Sig Sauer P365 family and TCM-5B model for more than two dozen narrow rail EDC handguns including the Glock G43X & G48X MOS, Springfield Armory Hellcat and Sig Sauer P365 X-Macro.
Ammunition Review: Barnes Defense Buckshot
Ammo reviews can be difficult to do, what with all the gel blocks and other gear required for an objective evaluation. Shotgun ammo can be a bit different. Rounds like Federal’s Personal Defense with Flitecontrol are worth a look and comparison to competitors. What makes Barnes Defense Buckshot eye-catching is its cost of almost $4.00 per round.
Barnes describes the new load as being “produced with the uncompromising precision and reliability” and having a price of between $17.99 and $21.99 for a five-round box.
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Radical Anti-Gun Florida Man Gets 15 Months for Threatening Pro-Gun Congresswoman
by Lee Williams
A 39-year-old South Florida man who is an ardent anti-gunner was sentenced last week to 15 months in federal prison and one year of probation for threatening U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, in a series of social media posts that targeted the Congresswoman for her strong Second Amendment support.
In 2021, Matthew Lee Comiskey sent five threatening tweets to Boebert that mentioned firearms and encouraged readers to do her harm.
Gun Meme of the Day: Laundry Mishap Edition
I’ve found no shortage of fired cases in my laundry, but never a holster haha
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Gavin Newsom: Only ‘Merchants of Death’ Oppose His 28th Amendment Gun Control Proposal
Pity poor California Gov. Gavin Newsom. He’s trying so hard to remain relevant while tapping his foot, waiting for something unfortunate to happen to President Joe Biden. Newsom really wants to run for president, but until he doesn’t want to be seen as being in the same company with people like Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
So he’s trying to say in the public eye and look presidential without actually campaigning. His latest pathetically transparent stunt proposing a 28th Amendment to the Constitution which would gut many of the rights protected by the terribly inconvenient Second Amendment.
After Pistol Braces, What’s Next on the ATF’s Hit List?
By Lee Williams
House Republicans tried to stop the massive overreach by unelected bureaucrats at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The ATF has turned more than 40 million law-abiding Americans into felons overnight. That’s because the normal operation of our constitutional republic has been perverted by a doddering old buffoon who would rather rule by imperial decree than submit to the normal checks, balances and separation of powers which have proven so effective for nearly two-and-a-half centuries.
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The Faxon FX22 Complete Series: From Plinking to Competition
Faxon Firearms has announced the release of its FX22 Complete series, a collection of guns intended for plinking to target shooting, to competition experiences. The series comprises three rifles and a pistol, all using the 22 Long Rifle cartridge.
The FX22 series accommodates different skill levels and preferences, aiming to cater to various shooting activities, from casual plinking to competitive shooting.
Offering multiple configurations, such as rifles with different barrel lengths, handguard styles, and stocks, as well as a compact pistol option, the series aims to provide a customizable choice for potential users.
Illinois Man Claims He Shot Himself in the Leg During a Dream About Burglars
NBC News reports on a Lake Barrington, Illinois man (it’s not clear whether or not he’s ever lived in Florida) who told cops he was dreaming when he fired a shot in his sleep, wounding himself in the leg. This 62-year-old’s fanciful claims seem more than a little difficult to believe. Even taking him at his word, it seems like a(nother) good reason not to sleep with a gun under your pillow.
Here’s the story as reported nationally by NBC News .
Das: How the ‘MAGA-Gun Lobby’ Justifies the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
Because of the MAGA-gun lobby’s opposition to any new gun law, we’ve seen criminals get guns and carry out 147 mass shootings in the first 100 days this year. Rather than change course and figure out how to prevent the next one, the MAGA-gun lobby rationalizes the carnage with these arguments:
“Give me liberty or give me death” Because the MAGA-Gun Lobby wants unfettered Second Amendment liberty, even if it means Second Amendment liberties for criminals, the shooting death of someone else’s child is just the price we pay, they say.
A Home Intruder’s Death Marks First Homicide in Over 20 Years in Centerville, OH
Joseph Gibson, 36, of Dayton, forced his way into a Centerville, Ohio residence at 5 a.m. last Thursday. The residents of the home, a couple with two children, didn’t appreciate the violent and tumultuous intrusion, so the homeowner punched Mr. Gibson’s ticket.
Gibson’s death ranked as the first homicide in 20-plus years in the sleepy Dayton suburb. In addition to finding Mr. G’s lifeless body just inside the front door, cops also found a woman semi-conscious in the front yard (she hadn’t been shot).
Shooting Ranges Should Try To Stay Out Of The Culture Wars
There are many different ways to have a birthday party. Some people like the traditional cake and a song. Others like to meet friends at a bar, or go to a park. But, I’d imagine that heading to the shooting range for fun and some skill improvement would be a popular option among many readers here. Who doesn’t want to put some lead down range with some friends to commemorate surviving another trip around the old burning gasball in space?
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Obscure Object of Desire: Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver
I like weird guns. In fact, I pretty much like all guns. I know in the past, some people haven’t understood some of my Obscure Objects of Desire, and I get it. That said, I think we can all agree the S&W M1917 revolver was a pretty awesome gun and worthy of being an OOOD status.
While I’m a fan of nearly all guns, like many of us, I have a list of some that are more equal than others.
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Governor Lee Smiles: Naïve Tennessee Students Lobby Against Guns in Schools Ahead of Special Session
Last week we noted that following the Covenant School shooting in Nashville, Volunteer State Gov. Bill Lee couldn’t manage to get his “red flag” introduced in the legislature, let alone get it passed. The law would allow the confiscation of guns without due process. After the session ended, Gov. Lee then called for a special session to consider the red flag laws at the end of summer.
Why the delay in such an “important” issue?
Gun Meme of the Day: A Bit Over the Top Edition
You know, okay, probably a bit hyperbolic in most cases, but we’ll accept it.
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