Why Should We Be More Like Europe?

So, the United States should become more like Europe?  The gun grabbers would have you belive that it’s so much better over the pond, but reality paints a vivid picture our left-leaning liberals don’t want us to see.  The facts are out, and if anyone thinks removing guns from citizens is the answer, why hasn’t it worked over there?

England’s violent crime record is the worst of countries in the European  union.

The U.S. has a violence rate of 466 crimes per 100,000 residents, Canada 935,  Australia 92 and South Africa 1,609.

At the same time here in the U.S. the number of federally required background checks of prospective gun purchasers has nearly doubled in the past decade — not coincidentally when violent crime has been in long decline across the nation, according to FBI records.

Yes.  More guns.  Less crime.  It’s true.

And, just try to name a location where mass murders have occured, which is not a gun-free zone.  I’m waiting!

The good news is that people are beginning to understand all of this and Michigan is taking the lead in an effort to address the insanity behind disarming people in areas where whackos prey.  New legislation may be enacted and the story is here…

Hard to swallow?  So, is the poison the Obama administration is feeding us.  Details of the European crime report are here…

Realistic Training with the LaserLyte® Reaction Tyme Target; The TLB-RT

Cottonwood, AZ- LaserLyte®, innovators in firearms laser technologies, have developed a new interactive target system with dual modes for reaction and training; the Reaction Tyme Target, TLB-RT. This new laser training system comes with two (2) targets for more realistic training scenarios. Each target works independently of each other providing the user a variety of scenarios from near-to-far or left-to-right shooting. Read more

U.S. Senator Moran Reaffirms Senate Opposition to U.N. Arms Trade Treaty

GW:  This from my friends at NRA-ILA

As we recently reported and warned would happen, following the election, the Obama administration moved forward with its plans to support a United Nations Arms Trade Treaty.  On Wednesday, November 7–the day after Election Day–the U.S. Mission to the U.N. made clear its support for renewed ATT negotiations, casting a vote in favor of a resolution that calls for a “Final United Nations Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty” to be held in New York City from March 18-28. Read more

POMA Spring Conference A Business-Building Event

GW:  These are my people and my POMA.  Count me in, once again.

The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA, www.professionaloutdoormedia.org), is set to host hundreds of outdoor industry communicators and PR and marketing professionals in Columbia, South Carolina, March 6 – 9, 2013, at POMA’s 2013 Annual Business Conference. The event connects traditional outdoor sports media and industry professionals for purposes of generating editorial content. Read more

Michigan: Bill Repealing Permit-to-Purchase Passes State Senate, Goes to House for Concurrence Vote

Today, the Michigan Senate approved House Bill 5225  by a 27 to 11 vote.  If enacted, this NRA-priority legislation would  repeal the long-standing and outdated license-to-purchase system  for handgun purchases through a Federally Licensed Firearms Dealer  (FFL).

HB 5225, despite passing in the state House by an overwhelming 74 to 36  vote, required some last minute changes to guarantee passage and the  Governor’s signature this legislative session.  The amended and passed  version of HB 5225 is a big first step, in what will be many steps, to  repeal Michigan’s antiquated and ineffective gun control measures.

The amended version of HB 5225 has many incremental improvements for which gun owners across the state will benefit, including: Read more

Federal Court Strikes down Illinois’ total ban on carrying firearms for self-defense outside the home or business

Fairfax, Va. – The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled today that Illinois’ total ban on carrying firearms for self-defense outside the home or business is unconstitutional. The case involves lead plaintiff Mary Shepard, an Illinois resident and a trained gun owner, who is licensed to carry a concealed handgun in both Utah and Florida. The National Rifle Association is funding this case. The Illinois State Rifle Association is a co-plaintiff in this case. Read more

MidwayUSA Round-Up Contributions Surpass $1 Million for 2012

GW:  If you can’t find it within yourself to join the NRA, here’s a good option:  Buy your firearm and outdoor gear from Midway and donate a few pennies to the cause of gun rights.  It really adds up!

For the first time ever, MidwayUSA Customer Round-Up contributions topped $1 million in a single year, the highest amount ever donated by MidwayUSA customers since the program launched in January 1992. In the month of November alone, Customer contributions totaled over $100,000, the most that has ever been collected in a single month – two incredible records! Read more

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