GRE Round Up for July 8

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

Don Gwinn/Chicago:

If you liked Mcdonald v. Chicago, you'll love Benson, Count II: teenagers with guns

This is Part II in a series. For the whole picture, start with Part I: "If you liked McDonald v. Chicago, you'll love Benson" at...Keep Reading »

Sean McClanahan/Des Moines:

District Court Judge awards permit and requires training for Sheriff

On June 17, 2010, U.S. District Court Judge Mark Bennett issued a ruling from the bench that overturned a permit denial from Osceola County (Iowa)...Keep Reading »

Dave Workman/Seattle:
In self-defense — The Quiz

As promised earlier this week in this column, readers now get to test their retention skills (or maybe just refer...Keep Reading »

Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:

Time for the next round--challenges to gun laws piling up

As we discussed immediately after the Supreme Court's McDonald v. City of Chicago ruling was handed down late last month, McDonald doesn't...Keep Reading »

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While you're at it, be sure and check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:

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

Turn Up the Volume

Wyoming has eliminated sales tax at gun shows, because a few people at gun shows screamed at the tax agents trying to collect it. [More]

Michael Dean looks at cause and effect.

I notice the linked story quotes Cheyenne Gun Rights Examiner Anthony Bouchard.

In Accordance with Security Procedures

NBC News reported that the handguns had, in accordance with security procedures at New York's John F Kennedy airport, been placed inside checked luggage. [More]

Well, I certainly feel secure.

[Via Jeffersonian]

We're the Only Ones Unwarranted Enough

In a little-known city program that critics say may be unconstitutional, cops join fire and building inspectors as they enter homes without a warrant and then arrest residents if they find anything illegal. [More]

Hey, if you've got nothing to hide, what's the problem?

Oh...

But that's OK--this is Oakland. It's not like it's America or anything.

[Via Mack H]

Al Sharpton shows unreasonableness of anti-gun zealotry

[I]t's tough to see how much more "reasonable" the hoplophobes want gun legislation to be. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at the hysteria that results from a slight loosening of the cuffs.

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This Day in History: July 8

July 8, 1778

Washington establishes his headquarters at West Point
General Washington establishes his headquarters at a strategic point that dominates the Hudson River. Polish engineer Thaddeus Kosciusko plays a significant role in the construction of the fortifications. [More]