Boston Herald’s Michael Graham Sums Up Problem With Gun Laws
Time and time again the anti-gun zealots call for tougher gun laws. They cry out when crime rises, they cry out when there is a senseless shooting, and they cry out when a child is killed by an illegal gun. The problem, as Michael Graham of The Boston Herald writes, is actually the people involved – not the guns. Read more
Otis McDonald Gets His Gun – Almost
The 76-year-old man who took his case to the Supreme Court has gotten his gun, well almost. Chicago resident Otis McDonald has applied for a gun permit in his native town, reports several media outlets.
The Associated Press via WHBF noted:
“McDonald applied Monday and says he plans to buy a .45-caliber handgun. He says he’s already completed the four hours of classroom training and an hour on a firing range needed to get the permit.”
The Chicago Tribune put its own spin on things:
“The process took only 20 minutes, but McDonald said some of the requirements to obtain the permit seemed excessive. And though a gun permit was worth any price for him, he said he is concerned that the $100 fee could deter some law-abiding citizens from buying a handgun.”
Interesting that the Tribune goes to great lengths to show some bias… noting that the “process took only 20 minutes.” It doesn’t mention the “four hours of classroom training” or the “hour on a firing range.” Interesting way that was spun for the readers, because if you didn’t read multiple versions of the story you’d never know about the training time required. Isn’t the media sneaky sometimes?
Supreme Court Issues 2nd Amendment Ruling Today
For over a year Firearms Truth has been reporting on the conflict between gun rights and gun control advocates who have battled it out in America’s courtrooms. In D.C. v Heller, the Supreme Court ruled that gun control laws in the District of Columbia violated the 2nd Amendment’s right to keep and bare arms. This earlier case only applied to Federal land. Today, in a 5-4 decision, The Court is expected to extend to the states the constitutional protection that citizens exercise on government land.
It is too early to celebrate now. Despite the Heller ruling, the District of Columbia is being accused of not honoring the mandate set by The Court. But all freedom loving Americans can feel good that their rights can’t be trampled on by rogue politicians who manipulate voter’s emotions for their own gain. It’s not surprising to learn that the cities with the strictest gun laws have the highest gun violence. Today, the highest court in the land is restoring law abiding citizens something most people of the world can’t enjoy. Thank God for America.
Firearm Permit War Breaks Out Between NM and Utah
The state of New Mexico will no longer accept Utah’s gun permits. New Mexico claims Utah’s training requirements for a permit are inadequate on fail to meet New Mexico’s standards. State Public Safety Secretary John Denko says Utah licenses require significantly less training than New Mexico’s. Utah Shooting Sports Council’s Clark Aposhian claims Utah has the best training in the country. Read more
What’s That About Less Crime in Canada? Explain Why RCMP Need MP5 Submachine-guns?
What a changing world we live in. The Toronto Star is reporting that soon the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be packing some serious heat. The paper notes:
“RCMP officers who guard Parliament Hill are being equipped with submachine guns to give them more stopping power should a gunman attack the heart of Canada’s government.
“Security, which has already been significantly beefed up after a high-profile breach last December, will get another boost in the coming months when Mounties patrolling the Hill get the Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine-gun.”
This is a very interesting turn of events, and as one who has regularly seen these types of weapons in New York City since 9/11 – as well as police snipers carrying M-14s, it just suggests that the world isn’t really as safe as many would like to believe. Of course this won’t give any anti-gun zealot pause – they’ll continue to believe the police need MP5 submachine-guns because there are too many gun owners out there.
Show of Shows and National Gun Day This Week
We’ll take a break from reporting on the media bias against guns to post about two great shows taking place this week in Louisville. The Show of Shows, hosted by the Ohio Valley Military Society, is the largest military collectibles show in the United States and for that matter the world. With more than 1,600 tables, this is the premiere show for all things militaria including firearms, uniforms, accoutrements and for this reporter personally helmets!
And for the sporting shooter and hunter, there is the National Gun Daily Show with 2,000+ tables just down the hall. Both shows are taking place this week at the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center in Louisville.
Show of Shows (SOS) – Thursday to Saturday, February 19-21
National Gun Day – Saturday and Sunday, February 21-22
Vermont Newspaper Notes Gun Show Not Hit By Recession
In a surprisingly unbiased story about this weekend’s gun show, The Times Argus reported that this weekend’s gun show was seeing breakout business. Vermont might be a “blue state” but it was also one of the original colonies calling for independence from England back in the 1770s, so it is no surprise that its residents understand how firearms keep one free!
The story noted not only that attendance of the gun show was up, but called out a few highly desirable pieces, “including a musket carried by a soldier in a New Hampshire regiment in the Revolutionary War.”
Kudos to The Time Argus. It is nice to see news in the mainstream media that calls out the importance of historical firearms.
Firing Back: Turn Gun Control Into Crime Control
With voters in Massachusetts essentially giving Obama and his left-leaning agenda the finger, let’s hope the “Coakly pucker factor” stings like a cold slap in the face for every member of congress up for reelection. The message was clear: It’s time to shut up and listen.
The career politician are shaking in their boots, some, like Sen Chris Dodd, have given notice and are bailing on a Kamikaze-like democratic party that’s all about ideology and not about America.
Talk to your representatives, both democrat and republican and give them your thoughts, your opinions on foolish, wasteful anti-gun initiatives that slow or restrict an honest Americans right to own a firearm. Have them explain how restrictive firearms laws prevent criminals from purchasing guns? Ask them if they would feel safe walking the streets of Port Au Prince Haiti without armed security?
Gun control has proved a waste of time and resources. Perhaps its time to give Obama and his friends a chance an opportunity to move to the center on something!
How I Became an Ardent Gun Rights Defender
When I relocated back to Utah to be near my aging parents, I recall vividly a prominent issue in the news. The Utah State Legislature had just passed a new law regarding what has become known as “the Shall Issue Law.” That is whoever qualifies for a concealed carry permit, must be issued said permit, after meeting certain criterion. I remember very clearly how the local media were adamantly opposed to this law. They had all kinds of fears about people shooting others, over road rage issues and were certain that general mayhem would follow. I thought their fears where totally justified and agreed with them completely.
NJ Governor Corzine Revises Gun Law
There was a step in the right direction in New Jersey this week. NewJerseyNewsRoom.com reported that Governor Jon Corzine revised the “one gun a month” limit for residents in the Garden State:
“The law (A-4361) provides limited exemptions for certain persons to lawfully purchase more than one handgun within a 30-day period, specifically persons who wish to purchase multiple handguns from an estate or inheritance, collectors of firearms, and persons who use firearms for competitive and recreational purposes. Under the law, a person who seeks an exemption will apply to the State Police superintendent. The superintendent will be authorized to approve the purchase of more than one handgun within a 30-day period if the applicant demonstrates the request meets the requirements of one of the bill’s specified exemptions.”
While we still agree that there shouldn’t be any limit on the number of firearms a law-abiding citizen can buy, this is at least a move that will make it easier for collectors and hobbyists.
