2nd Amendment Watch

Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in DC v Heller

2008-03-15T09:47:00.001-07:00

The Court announced its decision to take the case in which plaintiffs challenge the constitutionality of the District's gun ban last Fall.

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A&M should allow concealed firearms

2008-02-17T16:37:00.001-08:00

"....A cross the nation, the death toll on college campuses continues to climb. Virginia Tech, 21 wounded, 33 dead. Louisiana Tech, two dead. Northern Illinois University, at least 16 wounded, six dead. The travesty is, these deaths might have been prevented had students been allowed to carry firearms on campus...."

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Solicitor General's office has filed a brief in D.C.v.Heller

2008-01-16T11:41:00.001-08:00

"...the Solicitor General's office has filed a brief in D.C. v. Heller supporting an individual rights interpretation of the Second Amendment, but nonetheless calling for a remand in the case because the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit applied too high a level of scrutiny in the case..."

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San Francisco Handgun Ban Overturned, MSM Yawn

2008-01-14T14:22:00.001-08:00

"..On January 9, a California appeals court struck down San Francisco's 2005 ban on handguns, citing that local governments lack authority under California law to enact such a ban (h/t NewsBusters reader John Kernkamp)...."

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Michigan CCW Record Proves Anti-Gunners Lied...Again......

2008-01-08T12:09:00.001-08:00

"After six years of expanded concealed carry in Michigan, the record speaks for itself: No shootouts at traffic stops, a decline in firearms deaths and suicides, and violent crime is down..."

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Best Holsters Ever

2007-11-23T10:00:00.001-08:00

Best Gun Holsters Ever on the Ever Project.

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Justices to examine D.C. gun rights case

2007-11-21T09:48:00.001-08:00

"WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court announced yesterday that it would decide whether the Constitution grants individuals the right to keep guns in their homes for private use, plunging the justices into a divisive and long-running debate over how to interpret the Second Amendment's guarantee of the "right of the people to keep and bear arms.""...

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The 2nd Amendment and the Future of Gun Control

2007-10-05T11:13:00.001-07:00

Second Amendment interpretation and the future of gun control laws in America were the focus of a September 27th debate between Harvard Law Professor Mark Tushnet and Clark Neily, a senior attorney at the Institute for Justice.

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Cincinnati Gun Rights Conference Draws Over 800; Ron Paul to Speak Saturday

2007-10-04T05:11:00.001-07:00

Republican Presidential hopeful Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) will speak during a Saturday evening reception at this weekend's Gun Rights Policy Conference, which opens Friday evening and runs through Sunday in the Cincinnati, OH area at the Drawbridge Inn & Convention Center in Fort Mitchell, KY.

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Hillary Clinton Supports the Confiscation of Guns from Law Abiding Citizens

2007-09-24T20:07:00.001-07:00

Most people know that Hillary Clinton is a supporter of more gun control laws. However, it’s critical that voters know just how much Hillary Clinton wants to get rid of guns. Do you recall the outrageous behavior of law enforcement officers during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina – confiscating guns from law abiding citizens?

In response to the outrageous actions perpetrated against those law abiding citizens – the Vitter Amendment - was introduced in Congress in an attempt to “prohibit the confiscation of a firearm during an emergency or major disaster if the possession of such firearm is not prohibited under Federal or State law.”

Hillary Clinton was one of 16 Senators to vote against the Vitter Amendment. Essentially, she voted for the confiscation of firearms - from law abiding citizens – during times of emergency. These times of emergency are when law abiding citizens need their firearms the most.

I can recall the horrible news coming out of New Orleans as reports of armed criminal mobs were roaming the streets. Almost as horrifying were the reports that New Orleans law enforcement was responding by confiscating the guns of the law abiding citizens.

If we can’t trust Hillary Clinton with something as simple as our 2nd Amendment rights – how can anyone actually consider supporting her for president?

E Lawrence Welch

Gun Rights Advocate

Giuliani seeks to bury the hatchet with gun group

2007-09-21T14:52:00.001-07:00

"Republican presidential candidate Rudolph W. Giuliani called on the National Rifle Assn. to support him today after he renounced the lawsuit he filed against gun makers when he was mayor of New York....."

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Giuliani, Romney Shifts Fail to Assuage Gun Owners - Ron Paul Not Mentioned

2007-09-20T10:24:00.001-07:00

I don't think these two are going to fool anyone about their gun rights positions - Ron Paul is the only candidate with a true Gun Rights record.

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Concealed Carry of Handguns Providing Law Abiding Citizens with Protection

2007-09-19T11:04:00.001-07:00

Concealed Carry gun rights laws in all but 2 states shown to dramatically help law abiding citizens protect themselves from criminals.

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Are gun control folks getting a little nervous?

2007-09-18T12:00:00.001-07:00

What's this, a gun control supporter who would rather the U.S. Supreme Court not hear the Washington DC appeal?

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Ron Paul, Gun Rights and the 2nd Amendment

2007-09-10T10:03:00.001-07:00

Here's a really interesting article about Ron Paul, his pro gun rights stance and his "constitutionalist" approach to politics. The real question being raised in this article is how Ron Pauls gun rights view and his constitutionalist politics might conflict. For instance, Ron Paul says individual states should decide mosts things - leaving the federal government out of the equation. However, he also has a stong and pro gun rights opinion. One has to wonder whether Ron Paul's stance on gun rights would win over his constitutionalist politics or the other way around.

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WASHINGTON DC GUN APPEAL Could Reshape ALL US Gun Laws Forever

2007-09-08T06:28:00.001-07:00

"..If the U.S. Supreme Court hears handgun ban appeal, the decision could determine if Second Amendment is an individual right or a collective, civic right. The District of Columbia Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to uphold the city’s ban on private ownership of handguns....Most legal experts believe the court will accept the case.."

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Concealed Carry of Guns on College Campuses or Not?

2007-09-06T05:57:00.001-07:00

Concealed Carry of handguns on college campuses is being debated - don't expect this to go away very soon. College campuses are obviously unable to protect their students - should students be allowed to carry concealed guns?

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Gun bill sent to CA governor - barred from ordering the seizure of firearms

2007-09-05T19:46:00.001-07:00

"....California governors would be barred from ordering the seizure of firearms and ammunition from law-abiding citizens during state emergencies, under legislation that was sent to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday...."

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D.C. gun case may hit Chicago & other big cities next

2007-09-05T12:03:00.001-07:00

"...On Tuesday, the district government appealed the D.C. gun rights decision to the Supreme Court. If the court takes the case, as many observers believe it will..." it could put Chicago's handgun ban, as well as similar laws nationwide, in their rightful place (the trash).

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New law allows guns in vehicles

2007-09-01T05:27:00.001-07:00

New gun rights law in Texas goes into affect today allowing guns in vehicles so law abiding citizens have means to protect themselves from criminals.

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New Study Exposes Anti-gun Bias in Media

2007-08-30T05:15:00.001-07:00

Cool story about media bias toward gun control and low turnout of anti-gun rallies...."Did the anti-gun lobby get the best possible media treatment of their rallies on Tuesday? You might as well ask, “Does the Brady bunch have CBS, NBC, and ABC on speed dial?”

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CCRKBA Urges Gun Owners to Observe 'Nat'l Exercise Your Rights Day' Tuesday

2007-08-28T05:24:00.001-07:00

"The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) today encouraged allgun owners to stand up for their firearms rights tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 28.".... I've got my flag out, do you?

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PA State Police Plan to Halt Gun Sales 'A Civil Rights Outrage,' Says Saf

2007-08-23T14:23:00.001-07:00

Pennsylvania to halt the sale of guns for four days. This is totally nuts. What's next - halt the sale of guns for a year? 10 years?

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Gun Control Groups Prepare for 'National Day of Protest'

2007-08-23T08:41:00.001-07:00

I've always wondered what would happen if Jesse Jackson and these other folks would put as much attention into fighting crime and criminals as they do fighting guns? Maybe crime would go way down? Guess we'll never know.....

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Legislation won't stop gun crimes

2007-08-23T08:37:00.001-07:00

The glorified "Gun Mircrostamping" technology or know in California as AB1471 (The Crime Gun Identification Act of 2007) is finally getting some much deserved criticism.

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