Working in the field of personal defense, I make an effort to keep informed about defensive techniques, equipment and training. The most-obvious thing I see is that there is a lot of good gear and ideas out there. However, it is also obvious that there are some folks who, though they seem well-meaning, come up with some faulty information and ideas. It is important for us not to be too critical of this sort of thing. After all, we went through the learning process to develop our defensive skills and training, too. With that in mind, here are a few defensive mistakes that occur from time to time.
Continue reading “5 critical mistakes made by defensive gun owners”Study: ‘Assault weapon’ and magazine bans do not lower homicide rates
A study on state-level gun control laws in the U.S. shows that bans on “high-capacity” magazines and “assault weapons” do not lower homicide rates.
Continue reading “Study: ‘Assault weapon’ and magazine bans do not lower homicide rates”Judge blocks California’s ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds
A federal judge in California on Friday ruled against the Golden State’s ban on gun magazines that are able to hold more than 10 rounds.
Continue reading “Judge blocks California’s ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds”Illinois judge permanently blocks Deerfield’s ‘assault weapon’ and magazine possession bans
Today, an Illinois judge in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court for Lake County, IL, ruled for gun owners in the case of Guns Save Life, Inc. v. Village of Deerfield. The order issued today permanently blocks enforcement the Village of Deerfield’s gun ban.
Continue reading “Illinois judge permanently blocks Deerfield’s ‘assault weapon’ and magazine possession bans”US District Court strikes down New York’s ban on TASERs and stun guns
New York, being opposed to citizens having the ability to adequately defend themselves, either within our outside their homes, has had a longtime ban on the possession of electronic dart (TASER) and stun guns. Owning one is a misdemeanor and displaying or threatening to use one is a felony.
But not any more. In a decision announced today, US District Court Judge David N. Hurd has struck down the state’s ban under the Heller decision, ruling that the prohibition is a violation of the Second Amendment.
As Judge Hurd wrote …
New York’s sweeping prohibition on the possession and use of tasers and stun guns by all citizens for all purposes, even for self-defense in one’s own home, must be declared unconstitutional in light of Heller. To be clear, this conclusion does not foreclose the possibility that some restriction(s) on the possession and/or use of tasers and stun guns would be permissible under the Second Amendment. Other states have already done this. See, e.g., WIS. STAT. § 941.295(2g)(b) (permitting possession of “electric weapon” in home or place of business). New York might consider doing so as well.
Therefore, it is
ORDERED that
- Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment is GRANTED;
- Defendant’s cross-motion for summary judgment is DENIED;
- New York Penal Law § 265.01(1), as applied to “electronic dart guns” and “electronic stun guns,” is an unconstitutional restriction on the right to bear arms; and
- Defendant, his officers, agents, servants, employees, and all persons in active concert or participation with the New York State Police are hereby ENJOINED from enforcing New York Penal Law § 265.01(1) as applied to “electronic dart guns” and “electronic stun guns.”
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This is entirely consistent with previous rulings regarding stun guns.
Source: Dan Zimmerman, TheTruthAboutGuns.com
Matt Bevin eliminates concealed permit requirement in Kentucky
On Monday Gov. Matt Bevin (R) signed legislation making the Second Amendment the only concealed carry permit needed in Kentucky.
Continue reading “Matt Bevin eliminates concealed permit requirement in Kentucky”Nye County declares itself a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary, 1st in Nevada
Today, Commissioners passed a resolution declaring Nye County a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary and calling on Gov Sisolak to “veto any legislation which infringes on the right of the people to keep and bear arms.”
Continue reading “Nye County declares itself a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary, 1st in Nevada”Great pro-gun one-liners
An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.
A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone.
Gun control is not about guns; it’s about control.
Continue reading “Great pro-gun one-liners”Defiant sheriffs push gun sanctuaries, imitating liberals on immigration
A rapidly growing number of counties in at least four states are declaring themselves Second Amendment sanctuaries, refusing to enforce gun-control laws that they consider to be infringements on the U.S. constitutional right to keep and bear arms.
Continue reading “Defiant sheriffs push gun sanctuaries, imitating liberals on immigration”Democrats don’t want you to hear what I have to say about guns and the Second Amendment
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing Wednesday on new gun control legislation Democrats plan to push on the American people. The top Republican on the committee, Doug Collins, R-Ga., asked committee Democrats if I could testify about this legislation in an appropriate setting to offer another perspective as both a survivor of a shooting attack and strong supporter of our Second Amendment rights. But the Democrats said no. While liberals may try to silence conservative voices, I will not be silenced. The American people deserve to hear all perspectives. Here is the testimony I planned to give:
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