http://www.gunco.net/forums en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:31:37 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.gunco.net/forums/blackteal/misc/rss.jpg http://www.gunco.net/forums http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/missouri-city-st-robert-passes-discharge-ban-51384/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:20:26 GMT The Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Robert recently passed an ordinance banning the discharge of any âprojectile device" within the city limits.Unfortunately, this ordinance makes no exemption for the use of a firearm in self-defense, even in one's own home. Please contact your city aldermen and let them know you want the act of self-defense within the city limits to be protected and exempted in this ordinance!

More... ]]> NRA Feeds Gunco http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/missouri-city-st-robert-passes-discharge-ban-51384/ http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/tennessee-city-oakland-removes-anti-gun-resolution-agenda-51383/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:20:26 GMT Thanks to your efforts, Resolution 11.09.01, which would have banned the possession of firearms (even by those possessing Right-to-Carry permits) in city and historical parks, was removed from the City of Oaklandâs agenda on Thursday. This anti-gun resolution received overwhelming opposition by NRA members, sportsmen and gun owners. We would like to thank those who made their voices heard! More... (http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5218) Thanks to your efforts, Resolution 11.09.01, which would have banned the possession of firearms (even by those possessing Right-to-Carry permits) in city and historical parks, was removed from the City of Oaklandâs agenda on Thursday. This anti-gun resolution received overwhelming opposition by NRA members, sportsmen and gun owners. We would like to thank those who made their voices heard!

More... ]]> NRA Feeds Gunco http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/tennessee-city-oakland-removes-anti-gun-resolution-agenda-51383/ http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/south-carolina-asecond-amendment-weekenda-held-november-27-28-a-51382/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:20:26 GMT South Carolinians will celebrate more than just Thanksgiving next week. The Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving this year, November 27 and 28, will be the second annual âtax holidayâ on firearm purchases in the Palmetto State. More... (http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5219) South Carolinians will celebrate more than just Thanksgiving next week. The Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving this year, November 27 and 28, will be the second annual âtax holidayâ on firearm purchases in the Palmetto State.

More... ]]> NRA Feeds Gunco http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/south-carolina-asecond-amendment-weekenda-held-november-27-28-a-51382/ http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/indiana-brookville-bans-firearms-town-owned-property-51379/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:00:16 GMT The Brookville Town Council recently passed an ordinance banning firearms on all property owned or leased by the town. Your NRA contacted the town council and was referred instead to the town attorney, Michael Wilhelm. Mr. Wilhelm informed NRA that the ordinance can be repealed or revoked if town residents contact the Council and request a meeting to discuss the issue. More... (http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5216) The Brookville Town Council recently passed an ordinance banning firearms on all property owned or leased by the town. Your NRA contacted the town council and was referred instead to the town attorney, Michael Wilhelm. Mr. Wilhelm informed NRA that the ordinance can be repealed or revoked if town residents contact the Council and request a meeting to discuss the issue.

More... ]]> NRA Feeds Gunco http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/indiana-brookville-bans-firearms-town-owned-property-51379/ http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/pennsylvania-house-judiciary-committee-hears-testimony-acastle-doctrinea-self-defe-51374/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:17 GMT More... (http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5214) More... ]]> NRA Feeds Gunco http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/pennsylvania-house-judiciary-committee-hears-testimony-acastle-doctrinea-self-defe-51374/ http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/board-supervisors-sussex-county-virginia-table-proposed-attack-shooting-ran-51373/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:17 GMT More... (http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5215) More... ]]> NRA Feeds Gunco http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/board-supervisors-sussex-county-virginia-table-proposed-attack-shooting-ran-51373/ http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/canada-polls-show-gun-registry-viewed-ineffective-51372/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:10:59 GMT Although 80 per cent of Canadians consider gun violence a serious problem, only 11 per cent think the $1 billion gun registry has been effective at preventing crime, according to a new poll.The Angus Reid survey also found that just over half of Canadians are in favour of scrapping the registry. More... (http://www.nraila.org/News/Read/InTheNews.aspx?ID=13126) Although 80 per cent of Canadians consider gun violence a serious problem, only 11 per cent think the $1 billion gun registry has been effective at preventing crime, according to a new poll.The Angus Reid survey also found that just over half of Canadians are in favour of scrapping the registry.

More... ]]> NRA Feeds Gunco http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/canada-polls-show-gun-registry-viewed-ineffective-51372/ http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/florida-more-exercising-right-carry-51371/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:10:59 GMT Whether it's a fear of increased gun control or a perceived rise in crime, the numbers show more people than ever are buying guns and getting permits to carry them.Florida approved more than 90,000 permits to carry a weapon last year and already sent out 75,000 applications this year.

More... ]]> NRA Feeds Gunco http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/florida-more-exercising-right-carry-51371/ http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/pennsylvania-lawmakers-hear-arguments-self-defense-bill-51370/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:10:59 GMT The piece of legislation eliminates the "duty to retreat" if you are confronted by an attacker. It also expands the so called "castle doctrine." That's a piece of common law that states your home is your castle and can be defended with deadly force."The bill restores the human right to self defense, which has been eroded away by our criminal judicial system," John Hohenwarter with the National Rifle Association said.

More... ]]> NRA Feeds Gunco http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/pennsylvania-lawmakers-hear-arguments-self-defense-bill-51370/ http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/anti-pirate-policy-works-51369/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:10:59 GMT Merchant ships need guns to fight pirates. Seven months ago, Somali pirates attacked the Maersk Alabama and held its captain hostage. Pirates attacked the Maersk Alabama again this week but were repulsed because the Maersk Shipping Line put armed guards on its ships. More... (http://www.nraila.org/News/Read/InTheNews.aspx?ID=13129) Merchant ships need guns to fight pirates. Seven months ago, Somali pirates attacked the Maersk Alabama and held its captain hostage. Pirates attacked the Maersk Alabama again this week but were repulsed because the Maersk Shipping Line put armed guards on its ships.

More... ]]> NRA Feeds Gunco http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/anti-pirate-policy-works-51369/ http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/will-gun-control-case-prompt-constitutional-reawakening-51368/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:10:59 GMT The case is McDonald v. City of Chicago, for which the court granted cert on Sept. 30. The petitioners in the case, a group challenging a gun control ordinance in Chicago, filed their brief with the court earlier this week. Were the court to adopt their position -- something well within the realm of possibility -- we could be looking at a significant shift in the way the justices view the Constitution and individual rights. More... (http://www.nraila.org/News/Read/InTheNews.aspx?ID=13130) The case is McDonald v. City of Chicago, for which the court granted cert on Sept. 30. The petitioners in the case, a group challenging a gun control ordinance in Chicago, filed their brief with the court earlier this week. Were the court to adopt their position -- something well within the realm of possibility -- we could be looking at a significant shift in the way the justices view the Constitution and individual rights.

More... ]]> NRA Feeds Gunco http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/will-gun-control-case-prompt-constitutional-reawakening-51368/ http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/pennsylvania-highspire-mayor-supports-illegal-gun-control-measure-51347/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:06 GMT Mayor John Hoerner is urging Highspire Borough Council to pass an ordinance to require gun owners to report a lost or stolen gun to police within 72 hours. But borough councilman Charles Dengler questioned the idea, saying state laws prohibited the borough from creating gun laws. "Right now the NRA [National Rifle Association] is suing Pittsburgh and other towns, because it was found to be illegal in the Pennsylvania Crimes Code," Dengler said.

More... ]]> NRA Feeds Gunco http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/pennsylvania-highspire-mayor-supports-illegal-gun-control-measure-51347/ http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/washington-richland-men-may-sue-city-over-gun-ban-parks-violation-state-law-51346/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:06 GMT Two Richland men say the city is breaking state law by banning weapons in parks. The two men, David Campbell and Bob Marguilies, told Tuesday's city council meeting they may file a lawsuit to force the city to change signs posted at parks.

More... ]]> NRA Feeds Gunco http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/washington-richland-men-may-sue-city-over-gun-ban-parks-violation-state-law-51346/ http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/south-carolina-will-offer-tax-free-holiday-guns-51345/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:06 GMT South Carolina shoppers will get a second chance to buy tax free guns. The state Revenue Department sent out a reminder yesterday of the "Second Amendment Weekend." The 48 hour tax break begins just after midnight the Friday after Thanksgiving.

More... ]]> NRA Feeds Gunco http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/south-carolina-will-offer-tax-free-holiday-guns-51345/ http://www.gunco.net/forums/f273/senate-committee-approves-obamas-anti-gun-osha-nominee-51344/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:06 GMT David Michaels, a left-wing ideologue who supports junk science and seeks to restrict gun possession, has been approved by the Senate Health Committee to head the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). More... (http://www.nraila.org/News/Read/InTheNews.aspx?ID=13125) David Michaels, a left-wing ideologue who supports junk science and seeks to restrict gun possession, has been approved by the Senate Health Committee to head the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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