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Why do my rights have to suffer?

by Sean Maloney

7:00am Monday, October 09, 2017

With the news of the terrible mass murder in Las Vegas on Sunday, October 1, law-abiding gun owners knew the inevitable would happen: The irrational attacks from the left equating the actions of a deranged killer with the rights of law-abiding gun owners. When do our rights come into play? When do the rights of my wife, sons, and daughter come into play? Why is it that whenever unspeakable evil...

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Regulating or banning bump-fire devices won't stop another attack

by Chad D. Baus

3:00pm Friday, October 06, 2017

In the wake of a terrible attack in Las Vegas, where a man with as-yet unknown motives carried out a well-planned attack, firing down on confined Las Vegas concert-goers from an elevated position, there have been increasing calls for regulation or even a ban on devices known as "bump stocks." The Las Vegas attacker reportedly fitted several semi-automatic rifles with such devices, which can aid...

Las Vegas Attack: Addressing the Symptoms vs. Addressing the Problem

by Jim Shepherd

7:00am Friday, October 06, 2017

As Las Vegas authorities ask grieving families and angry politicians for patience, it appears the country expects near-immediate answers for questions that ultimately, may never be answered. The tragedy in Las Vegas wasn't a movie, it was real life. And real life seldom comes with a tidily wrapped up end. In the absence of a conclusion, it seems "the usual suspects" are simply looking to convict...

Some Quick Thoughts on the Las Vegas Attack Police Radio Traffic

by Greg Ellifritz

3:00pm Thursday, October 05, 2017

I spent some time today listening to the audio feed of the police radio traffic for about 90 minutes following the start of the active killer event on Sunday night. If you are interested in active killer response, either from the police or armed citizen perspective, this audio is pure gold. In general, the police had a stellar response. Being able to hear how it played out is an incredible...

BFA Thoughts on the Las Vegas Mass Murders

7:00am Thursday, October 05, 2017

FreeImages.com/Bob Townsend After the cowardly attack on innocent concert goers in Las Vegas, the media started asking us to comment. And all the usual anti-gun suspects started calling for stricter gun control laws before the spent casings were cold. Buckeye Firearms Association mourns the senseless slaughter and our hearts go out to the families of survivors. However, unlike the anti-gun...

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Blood dancing around the issues

by Jim Shepherd

7:00am Wednesday, October 04, 2017

There's not much you can say about evil. It's real. It's everywhere. Evil IS . Nothing will change that. Sunday's horrific mass murders at a gigantic outdoor country music event in Las Vegas qualifies as an act of unspeakable evil perpetrated by a single man. As a husband, father, brother, and son, I hurt for everyone mourning a loss. Beyond that, words fail. But I have plenty I'd like to say...

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D.C. Court of Appeals Denies En Banc Hearing on DC Concealed Carry Suit

7:00am Tuesday, October 03, 2017

BELLEVUE, WA — The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has turned down a request from the city for an en banc hearing on the concealed carry case of Wrenn v. District of Columbia , amounting to a strategic win for the Second Amendment Foundation. According to the court, not a single judge on the court requested a hearing. Earlier, a three-judge panel had ruled in...

Secretary Zinke Declares October National Hunting and Fishing Month

7:00am Monday, October 02, 2017

WASHINGTON – Just days before National Hunting and Fishing Day – which is held on September 23rd every year - U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke declared October will officially be recognized as National Hunting and Fishing Month at the Department. Zinke championed the order to recognize the lasting and positive impact of hunters and anglers on wildlife and habitat conservation in America...