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Gun Grabbers May Use Florida Lawsuit as a Blueprint to Attack Preemption Laws in Other States
By Lee Williams
If the gun-banners get their way, they’ll be importing more from Florida than just citrus.
A lawsuit now before the Florida Supreme Court seeks to dismantle the state’s powerful preemption statute, which safeguards all pro-gun laws in the Gunshine State, including the Castle Doctrine, the “Stand Your Ground” statute and shall-issue concealed carry.
Florida’s preemption statute prohibits anyone other than the state legislature from regulating firearms and ammunition.
Sun Tzu And The Art of Staying Out Of Trouble During Unrest
As we await the verdict in Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial, now’s a great time to reflect on the absolute awful experience a murder trial is for anyone. The old gun board saying goes, “Better to be tried by twelve than carried by six,” but that doesn’t mean being tried by twelve is in any way a pleasant experience. Sometimes, it’s only marginally preferable to being dead.
Following a defensive gun use, the decision a gun owner has to make in fractions of a second are slowly second-guessed by prosecutors, the judge, and then a jury, who can take days or weeks to think it over.
David French’s Irrational Fear of Guns is No Reason to Outlaw Open Carry
Open carry is materially different from concealed carry. It’s often designed to be menacing, to intimidate the public and public officials. And after the debates around Rittenhouse, it’s time to rethink open carry, as a matter of ethics and law. https://t.co/2daiagOyJI
— David French (@DavidAFrench) November 16, 2021
Instead of asking why a then-17 year-old was there helping to guard a business and putting out fires, the question should be why the governor didn’t call out the Guard in the same way he is before this verdict.
ACEBEAM’s New Tactical Defender P15 is a Pocketable EDC Flashlight and a Powerful Weapon Light
The new ACEBEAM Defender P15 combines the usefulness of an EDC flashlight with powerful tactical applications of a full-featured weapon light. Its uniquely flexible, modular design is a huge breakthrough in do-it all utility and functionality.
The Defender P15 features an easy rail mount/charging/remote switch system that lets you avoid frequent disassembly and has standard M-LOK and Picatinny mounts for on your favorite rifle.
The Defender P15’s innovative design makes it one of the most versatile lights on you can buy.
Gun Meme of the Day: How The 2A Works Edition
More of this, less of yesterday’s “I support the Second Amendment, but…”
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Gun Review: Diamondback Sidekick .22 Revolver
The last few years have seen the introduction of a number of interesting .22 caliber revolvers. Among them are the Ruger Wrangler and the Heritage Barkeep. These affordable wheel guns are well suited to general carry and recreational use.
The latest entrant in the affordable .22 revolver race is slightly more expensive, but this one is a double action revolver with an interchangeable swing out cylinder.
The Diamondback Sidekick was announced in August.
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Collusion: Biden Wants to Ensure Positive Coverage by Paying Mainstream Media Journalists
By Lee Williams
Joe Biden has found a way to guarantee positive news stories from legacy media reporters. He wants to help pay their salaries, despite the ethical questions this would raise.
Gun owners and anyone else who don’t want to lose their civil rights and individual freedoms are especially at risk.
As part of his nearly $2 trillion budget reconciliation bill, Biden wants to give massive tax breaks to newspaper chains, which are struggling to compete and maintain their relevancy in a digital age.
FL Rep. Fentrice Driskell Wants to Keep Floridians On the Political Plantation
Rep. Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) is a hypocrite. As the Florida Democrat caucus leader, she has campaigned on a platform of equality. But in reality, she’s not a fan of protecting the rights of Floridians, and her actions in the legislature show it.
She states she’s for the passage of something she calls “comprehensive and sensible gun reform to protect Floridians.” But gun control in no way protects Floridians. In fact, it does the exact opposite.
Agenda-Driven ‘Science’: Gun Ownership Leads to Higher Blood Lead Levels in Children
Firearm ownership is a longstanding American tradition. New gun owners, an estimated 8.4 million in 2020 and an additional 3.2 million in the first half of 2021, represent a growing trend of Americans willing to exercise their Second Amendment rights and with it to take on the responsibility of gun ownership.
While firearm ownership can be a polarizing issue, the topic of safety, especially in regard to children, is a high priority for everyone.
Morning Consult/Politico Poll: More Americans Trust the GOP On Gun Policy
From the Second Amendment Foundation . . .
The Second Amendment Foundation today pointed to a new Morning Consult/Politico survey finding that the public trusts Republicans more than Democrats on gun policy as an acknowledgement that Americans are rejecting the Democrats’ radical gun control agenda.
The survey of almost 2,000 registered voters was conducted Nov. 5-7 and revealed that in the top five areas of concern—national security, the economy, gun policy, immigration and jobs—polling results show Democrats trailing.
Gun Meme of the Day: That’s a Big But Edition
My reaction is usually along the lines of, “oh boy, here it comes.”
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Gun Review: CMMG FourSix AR Pistol
CMMG has never been afraid of doing unusual things with the AR platform. They created the Mutant, an AR that uses AK magazines. They designed the radial delayed blowback system that tames recoil in a simple way. Now, they have created the first civilian firearm to chamber the 4.6x30mm cartridge and the first AR that chambers the round. CMMG’s new FourSix joins CMMG’s Banshee lineup, but doesn’t use the radial delayed blowback system.
Instead, the FourSix is a direct impingement gun with CMMG’s own micro length gas system and their new micro gas block.
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Fighting Fake News: Rumor Control in the Gun Business
By Jim Shepherd
George Soros did not buy Remington. Ever. I don’t care what “confidential source” provided you with this hot info, it’s not true.
For years I’ve routinely been forwarded messages warning me of a “Critical Development!” “Emergency Situation for Gun Owners!” or asking “ Is An Attack on the Second Amendment Coming?”
Usually they come from readers who are “pretty certain it’s not true” but “just wanted to get your take on this.”
This is my annual response for 2021: It is still not true.
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Smith & Wesson Adds Optics-Ready 10mm M&P M2.0 Pistols to Their Lineup
From Smith & Wesson . . .
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, today unveiled the latest expansion in its M&P M2.0 line of handguns. The new standard 10mm comes with enhanced features like an optics cut slide with the C.O.R.E.™ system that enables users to mount a variety of popular optics.
This handgun is designed to carry an impressive 15 + 1 capacity, ships with two magazines, and, reflecting the needs of the consumer, features Smith & Wesson’s brand new M2.0 flat face trigger design, which is designed to optimize trigger finger placement to allow for more consistent and accurate shooting.
CMMG FourSix – The First Ever AR to Hit the Civilian Market Chambered in 4.6x30mm
Introduced in 1999, the HK MP7 was considered to be one of the most popular PDW’s for military and law enforcement across the globe due to its small size, light recoil and effectiveness against armor. The 4.6x30mm cartridge was meant to be primarily used in the MP7 to minimize weight and recoil during close quarter combat. To this day, there has never been a civilian gun on the market that chambers the fast shooting 4.6x30mm round – until now.
Gun Meme of the Day: I Resemble That Remark Edition
Nothing to see here, folks.
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Prosecutor: Kyle Rittenhouse Lost His Right to Self Defense When He Brought a Gun to a Riot
By Scott Bauer, Michael Tarm and Amy Forliti, AP
Kyle Rittenhouse provoked the bloodshed on the streets of Kenosha by bringing a semi-automatic rifle and menacing others, and when the shooting stopped, he walked away like a “hero in a Western,” a prosecutor said in closing arguments Monday at Rittenhouse’s murder trial.
“You lose the right to self-defense when you’re the one who brought the gun, when you are the one creating the danger, when you’re the one provoking other people,” Thomas Binger told the jury.
Get a Free Silencer With SilencerCo’s Black Friday Promotion
From SilencerCo . . .
SilencerCo is launching a free suppressor promo that customers won’t want to miss. Starting November 15, 2021, and running through December 5, 2021, customers who make a purchase over a certain dollar threshold will receive either a free Silencerco Octane or Warlock suppressor. The best part? The free items will ship within six months of the original purchase date.
In order to qualify for a free Warlock 22, customers must spend at least $599 (before tax) on SilencerCo suppressors and accessories.
Gun Review: Heritage Manufacturing Barkeep .22LR Revolver
The Heritage Manufacturing Rough Rider series revolvers are some of my favorite guns. They are fun, cheap, and work immensely well for their low price point. I’ve watched the Rough Rider form the basis of the company, and that includes guns like the popular Rancher carbine. The Heritage Barkeep takes the Rough Rider in the opposite direction of the Rancher, trimming the barrel to two inches. Well, 2.68 inches, but only 2-inches of exposed barrel.
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Judge Dismisses Illegal Possession Charge Against Kyle Rittenhouse Before Closing Arguments
Ahead of the prosecution and defense presenting their closing arguments to the jury in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, Judge Bruce Schroeder has dismissed one of the charges against the defendant. Rittenhouse was charged with possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18. Judge Schroeder, however, ruled that the Wisconsin law is poorly written.
From wsoctv.com . . .
The charge is only a misdemeanor, but it had appeared to be among the likeliest to net a conviction for prosecutors.