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Former Supreme Court justice: ‘Repeal the Second Amendment’
Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens is calling for a repeal of the Second Amendment, decrying the right to bear arms as outdated and misunderstood.
In an op-ed published by The New York Times, Stevens, a Republican, said that students and anti-gun violence advocates should press lawmakers to take on the amendment.
While protests have so far focused on implementing new restrictions on semi-automatic weapons and strengthening background checks for gun purchases, he wrote, repealing the Second Amendment would result in more lasting change.
Read the rest of the article: http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/380406-former-supreme-court-justice-repeal-the-second-amendment
Vermont House Backs Sweeping Gun Legislation
The Vermont House approved sweeping gun legislation Friday evening that would mandate universal background checks, raise the minimum age for firearm purchases to 21 and ban bump stocks and high-capacity magazines.
The bill, S.55, was hotly contested in a debate that began Friday at 9:30 a.m. and lasted well into the evening, with one break for a late lunch. A final 85-59 vote on the bill took place just before 7:30 p.m.
Read the rest of the article: https://www.sevendaysvt.com/OffMessage/archives/2018/03/23/vermont-house-backs-sweeping-gun-legislation
YouTube’s New Policy Fallout
So apparently Walther’s account on YouTube was shut down, and now it is back up.
The Spike’s Tactical account has been banned as well:
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2018/03/21/youtube-bans-florida-gun-manufacturer-for-posting-violent-content-n2463247
Not sure if more mass bans are coming, or if they are selectively banning. 22Plinkster says he’ll just continue as is and see what happens:
12 Firearm Experts Explain What Americans Don’t Understand About Gun Control
I don’t know that I would call myself an expert by any means. I just love guns, and am more than honored to be counted among such esteemed company.
March 2018 Gun & Gear Contests
At the risk of reducing my own chances to win, http://www.weapon-blog.com/contests/ has been updated with all the gun and gear related contests that I am aware of for the month.
Go forth and win… As always, feel free to share wherever you can.
If you are aware of any that are not on the list, please submit the details on the contact form to get it added to the list.
The 2nd Amendment Does Not Grant A Right
In speaking with many fellow gun-owners, I have come to realize that most people don’t know that the Second Amendment does not give us the right to bear arms. The Second Amendment states that the right to bear arms “shall not be infringed”; it does not confer that right. The Second Amendment is an admonition to government that it may not take away your right to bear arms, which is inherent.
Read the rest of the article: https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/02/the_second_amendment_does_not_give_us_the_right_to_bear_arms.html
TriggerFinger Breaks Down The Assault Weapons Ban of 2018
If you aren’t scared yet, go and read the summary at https://triggerfinger.org/weblog/entry/222205.
Now that you’ve read it — are you scared yet?
Proposed Assault Weapon Ban Of 2018
I can’t believe that this was written in the heat of the moment. This has probably been sitting on a shelf, waiting for the right time to propose it. They are going after everything — down to specifics on model numbers of weapons banned and exempted by the ban.
https://cicilline.house.gov/sites/cicilline.house.gov/files/images/Assault_Weapons_Ban_of_2018.pdf
DIY Backyard Berm Project
Personally, I would have liked to have seen holes drilled in the ties and then supported with metal rods to aid in long term stability. After that step, I would recommend back filling the dirt to be flush with the ties on the back and sides.