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Tasers Near Approval in Michigan

Michigan’s CPL holders could use an electro-muscular disruption device, such as a Taser, for self defense. The legislation would also require authorized dealers to provide training to CPL holders on the use and risks of Tasers.  More here…

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Detroit Homeowner Takes a Bite out of Crime

An intruder kicked in the side door of a Detroit home and came looking for trouble.  He got his wish at the hands of an armed woman, who took him out of the gene pool.  No charges will be filed and the story’s … Continue reading

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No Right to Self Defense, Judge Rules

Late Friday, a federal district court in Illinois wrongly ruled that the Second Amendment does not protect a right to carry firearms for self-protection outside the home. The NRA funded this challenge to Illinois’ ban on citizens’ ability to carry … Continue reading

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Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Bill Introduced

For the second time in as many weeks, a national Right-to-Carry reciprocity bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate.   On March 20, U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) introduced Senate Bill 2213, the “Respecting States’ Rights and Concealed Carry … Continue reading

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Courts Split on Right to Carry Firearms Outside the Home

This from the NRA: Unquestionably the hottest issue in Second Amendment litigation today is whether the Second Amendment protects a right to carry firearms outside the home for personal protection—and if so, what might be the limits on that right. … Continue reading

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National Right to Carry Legislation in Senate

Today, March 13, U.S. Senators Mark Begich (D-Alaska) and Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) introduced S. 2188, the “National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2012.”  The bill is the Senate companion to H. R. 822, which was approved by the U. S. House … Continue reading

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John Lott on the Second Amendment

Some insightful perspectives on crime in D.C. before and after the gun ban and the Heller decision.  Chicago never went back to the “Old West” days, as had been predicted.  The facts are here…

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Twin Pro-Gun Rulings Issued

Pro-gun groups won a pair of legal decisions yesterday.  A federal court in Maryland ruled that the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms extends beyond the home and that citizens may not be required to offer “a good … Continue reading

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14-Year Old Shoots Intruder Saving Himself and Sister

Police in North Carolina report that a 14-year-old boy armed with a shotgun fatally shot an intruder attempting to break into his home while he and his sister were alone.  Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2082698/Boy-14-kills-intruder-Michael-Henderson-gang-FOUR-men-try-break-house.html#ixzz1ileT0egK

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Move to Allow New Hampshire Residents Concealed Carry without Permits

New Hampshire could become the fifth state in the U.S. to allow citizens to carry concealed pistols without permits.  The governor threatens to veto the bill if it makes it to his desk.  More here…

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