GRE Round Up for June 23

Here's the latest from my Gun Rights Examiner colleagues:

Dan Bidstrup/Denver:

Second amendment freedom riders

When I wrote my last column, I thought the controversy would be over the comparison to the civil rights activists, not who would get shot at first....

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Sean McClanahan/Des Moines:

Brenna Findley is the logical choice for Iowa firearms owners

While much of the attention in Iowa politics is on the Branstad vs. Culver race for Governor, there is another race that is even more important to...
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Change for Iowa sheriffs and the issuing of concealed weapons permits

By now, it's no secret that the 2010 Iowa legislative session changed the landscape for the Iowa Permit to Carry Weapons. As of January 1, 2011,...

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Steve D. Jones/Fort Smith:

Home invasion robberies becoming dangerous problem in Arkansas

Related articles: Legal home invasion in Barling, Arkansas Home invasion; cop or not? Home invasions are rapidly becoming a serious...

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Dave Workman/Seattle:
‘Disclose Act’ leaps back to life as desperate Dems scramble for votes

Various published reports and sources in the Capitol say that the embattled “Disclose Act” – H.R....
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Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:

Mayor Daley channels Ozzy Osbourne in defending Chicago's handgun ban

Last week, we looked at an attempt on the part of Philip Cook and Jens Ludwig to debunk what they call five "persistent myths" about...

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• Kent McManigal/Albuquerque Libertarian
• Kevin Wilmeth/Anchorage Libertarian
• Anthony Martin/Conservative

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The militia "loophole"

Of course, if I own the organization, I just certify myself. [More]

If it's not legally defined, why not? Here--you have as much right to present this to yourself as anyone:


And how about this exemption?

(1) Section 2 does not apply to any of the following: (d) The national guard, armed forces reserves, or other duly authorized military organization.

Is US Code "authorized" enough?

We're the Only Ones Going Clubbing Enough

Y'know, if the "perp" had just not argued and acted subserviently, this may never have happened.

Yes, I know you don't automatically start clubbing people who argue with you, but that's different, and no, it would NOT have been the same if he'd been the one administering the beat-down.

Why?

Well, for one thing, not being an "Only One," he doesn't have a department protocol.

[Via Zachary G]

We're the Only Ones Well-Staffed Enough

NYPD sources said that, henceforth, a member of the Headquarters Security Division will be stationed outside the property clerk's office and near the elevators on the ground level. [More]

That's some "tightly-secured headquarters."

So how many hundreds of thousands of dollars will this new "solution" cost? Still, I guess it's a lot safer than using the manpower resources to..you know...chase after bad guys...

[Via Harvey]

Damned American gun shows...

Among the weapons seized were more than 230 long and short guns, 60 grenades and rocket launchers, as well as trucks and communication equipment.[More]

So that's why all those unlicensed dealers have been raising their grenade prices on me...y'know, if we would only enact a domestic ban on semi-autos, deserting members of the Mexican military and police would fall right into line.

[Via Joe G]

The definition of insanity

Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley defended the city's handgun ban Tuesday after a spate of shootings that left 10 people dead and dozens wounded, saying the violence bolsters the city's argument that the 1982 ordinance is needed. [More]

Forget it, Jake...

As an aside, can they just redefine terms like that...?

Forget it, Jake...

...it's Chi-Town. [Read]

[Via William T]

Panel divided on keeping all remaining jailed Hutaree behind bars

So what will we learn next? The way this case has been going, nothing will surprise me. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at the latest development in a convoluted case.

Also see a review of David B. Kopel's "Aiming for Liberty" and meet the Des Moines GRE.

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This Day in History: June 23

On June 23, 1778, there was a skirmish here. During the fighting, the house was hit by three cannonballs, including one that is still lodged in the wall of the rear of the house. [More]