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Former NRA President Responds To Florida Judge’s “Stand Your Ground” Ruling
Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Milton Hirsch issued a ruling that Florida’s new law easing the burden of proof on the defendant in “Stand Your Ground” self-defense cases is unconstitutional. “As a matter of constitutional separation of powers, that procedure cannot be legislatively modified,” Hirsch wrote.
Editorial Board Touts Gun “Buyback” After Admitting It Is Ineffective
It seems that at least one newspaper in the Garden State is propping up New Jersey’s so-called “gun buyback” even though the editorial board knows such gun turn-in programs are ineffective at reducing violent crime.
Homeowner Holds Burglar At Gunpoint After His Dog Discovers The Thief
Even expert burglars can be tripped up. But an 18-year-old Bloomfield, Kentucky man, caught by a basset hound named “Pig,” might want to consider a new line of work.
A Week Of Freedom — July 1 – 7
Check out the top stories from this week on A1F Daily.
Chatterday | Saturday, July 8
A collection of quotes from this week’s Tower of 2A Babble.
New Federal Measure Would Deregulate Firearm Suppressors
A new measure introduced last week in the U.S. Congress would do away with all federal regulations on firearm suppressors, treating them like other firearm accessories.
Hornady Is New Presenting Sponsor Of NRATV’s “Cam & Co.”
Hornady and NRATV have announced that the ammunition and firearm accessories manufacturer will be the new title sponsor of NRATV’s “Cam & Co.”
Harvey Lembo Will Not Be Charged For Shooting Home Invader
A retired lobsterman from Rockland, Maine, will not be facing criminal charges, according to a statement made by District Attorney Jonathan Liberman and reported in the Portland Press Herald. Harvey Lembo, who is disabled, used a pistol he had purchased only hours earlier to wound home invader Christopher Wildhaber in 2015.
Chicago Violence Spikes Over 4th Of July Weekend
There wasn’t much to celebrate in Chicago after the city recorded 102 people shot—15 fatally—over the Fourth of July weekend. Most of the shootings occurred on Monday, Independence Day eve, and took place on the south and west sides of the city.
Indianapolis Firefighter Shoots Neighbor In Self-Defense
The Hatfields and McCoys have nothing on Weigle and Keller. The two neighbors have feuded for years, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. And their last dispute on June 27 ended in gunfire.
NRA Carry Guard Expo Features Offerings Tailored To Women
From seminars to clothing, women can expect to find plenty at the NRA Carry Guard Expo designed specifically for them.
Carry Life | Home “Carry,” Part 8: Sights, Fibers and Lasers
Sighting tech has twists you may not suspect, and they’re especially consequential at home.
California Dems Rally To Keep Teachers Defenseless
Anti-gun California Democrats are trying to change the law allowing school districts to decide whether teachers and staff can carry a firearm to protect innocent students.
Stinchfield On Loesch NRA Ad: “We Don’t Apologize”
NRATV’s Grant Stinchfield, host of Stinchfield, took on the violent left with a commentary defending Dana Loesch’s NRA ad. He called out everyone who is having a fake meltdown over the ad and set the record straight: “You people openly call for the assassination of our president and then claim the NRA is inciting violence.”
Federal Measure Would Protect Veterans
NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action is reporting that a measure introduced last week by U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., and U.S. Rep. David P. Roe, R-Tenn., would help protect veterans.
Oregon Legislators Trying To Squeeze Through Last-Minute Anti-Gun Bill
The Oregon House Committee on Rules voted Senate Bill 719A out of committee with a mere hour’s notice and no public hearing, and it could come up for a vote on the House floor at any time. This eleventh-hour action demonstrates a desire among anti-gun representatives to take advantage of legislator fatigue—there is only a week left in the 2017 session—and to sneak in a bad bill with a minimum of review.
11-Year-Old Saves Family From Charging Bear
An Alaska family is safe, thanks to an 11-year-old boy who fought off a bear attacking them as they walked to a fishing spot last month.
Florida Woman Shoots Crazed Intruder To Stop Violent Attack
Brittany Cheek heard a commotion outside her Tarpon Springs, Fla., apartment at 4 a.m. on Saturday. Looking out, she saw someone striking her 52-year-old neighbor, Susan Bass. So, Cheek grabbed her handgun and opened the door.
Teaching The History Of Freedom To A New Generation
Frequent A1F Daily contributor Darren LaSorte explores how the lack of knowledge of American history is perhaps the greatest danger to our republic.
Wheelchair Bound Woman Courageously Uses Gun To Scare Off Attackers
When two men tried to break into Melinda Vandal’s home, the fact that she had a gun and knew how to use it saved her from what could have been a catastrophe.