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LearnAboutGuns.com Posts for the Week Ending February 28, 2010

LearnAboutGuns — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:05:26 +0000

Legally Owning a Handgun in D.C. in 10 (not so easy) Steps
Although the Supreme Court struck down the unconstitutional District of Columbia handgun ban in D.C. v. Heller, lawful handgun ownership is an arduous process:Below is a summary of the steps that a citizen must take to become a lawful handgun owner in D.C.:
1. Acquire the D.C. MPD “Firearms Registration General Requirements and Study Guide,” Application [...]
Armed Florida Man Stops Daytime Burglar
As reported, a St. Petersburg, Florida man used his gun to stop a home invader:
Police say that a burglar tried to break in through the rear window of a home on the 1900 block of Seminole Blvd at about 9:40 AM. The homeowner is said to have noticed the home invasion attempt and fired several [...]
Attend the 2010 Annual NRA Meeting in Charlotte, NC on May 14 – 16
Below is information for the NRA’s 2010 annual meeting:
The National Rifle Association (NRA) is pleased to announce this year’s Annual Meetings and Exhibits to be held at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina from May 14 – May 16. . .
This year’s Annual Meetings and Exhibits will have an estimated 70,000 attendees, putting [...]
Armed Neighbor Saves Mother and Daughter from Home Invading Rapist
As reported, a Shelburn, Indiana man reportedly saved his neighbors from a home invading rapist:
Police say that an intruder broke in to a rural home in western Indiana. The home invader reportedly tied up the home’s occupants – a woman and her daughter – then sexually assaulted the daughter. The mother managed to send a [...]
Gun Safety Video Clip
I’ve previously discussed gun safety and responsible gun storage. However, those are important topics, and I think the video clip below does a good job reinforcing those points:
Armed San Bernardino County, California Homeowner Stops Home Invader
As reported, a San Bernardino County, California man used his gun to stop a woman who was using a brick to break in to his home.
Police say that the home invading woman used a brick to break out a window at the man’s home, prompting him to call the police. The homeowner also reportedly [...]
Law Enforcement Officials Negligently Allow Guns to Fall into Criminals’ Hands
Those opposed to gun rights like to suggest that this country’s law abiding gun owners are irresponsible, and that only the police should have firearms. As the cases discussed below show, that argument is flawed, and law police officers negligently lose firearms with depressing regularity:
As reported, a New York City police officer allegedly parked his [...]

LearnAboutGuns.com Posts for the Week Ending February 21, 2010

LearnAboutGuns — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:01:54 +0000

Exciting Career Changes
After law school, I moved to Iowa (near the Illinois border) and began working for the Department of Defense legal office where I had interned the previous summer. While I enjoyed the work and found my colleges to be wonderful individuals, I recently decided that I would rather work in private practice. Since my fiancé [...]
Gun Owners of America on McCain, Hayworth
Below is Gun Owners of America’s endorsement of J.D. Hayworth for the Arizona senate seat currently held by McCain:

Gun Owners of America Political Victory Endorses J.D. Hayworth for Congress
– John McCain Wrong for Arizona, Wrong for America
Gun Owners of America Political Victory Fund E-Mail Alert
8001 Forbes Pl, Suite 102
Springfield, VA 22151
http://www.goapvf.org
February 19, 2010
John [...]
Armed Homeowner Defends Himself Against a Home Invader Who Had Just Shot His Dog
As reported, a Monroe Township, Ohio man used his gun to fend off a home invader who shot his dog 3 times and then kicked in his door.
Police say that the homeowner and his girlfriend were at home when their German Shepard became agitated and acted as though it wanted to go outside. The homeowner [...]
A Website Dedicated to the “Modern Sporting Rifle”
I’ve previously discussed how the AR-15 is properly called a “modern sporting rifle” instead of an “assault weapon.” Along those lines, I would like to point out Modern-Sporting-Rifle.com, which is a website dedicated to this issue.
. . . be an informed gun owner and to use the following facts to correct misconceptions about these rifles. [...]
“Disguised Weapons”
I recently read an article from Don’tEvenReply.com, which I found to be quite funny. It involves a person’s humorous attempt at creating (poorly) disguised weapons for self defense. While I normally prefer to focus on the serious issue of gun rights and self defense, I found this article and its pictures to be too funny [...]
Armed Albuquerque, NM Woman Defends Herself Against a Burglar
As reported, an Albuquerque, NM woman reportedly used her gun to fend off a daytime burglar.
Police say that the woman called 911 just before noon to report an in-progress break in at her west side home. While she was still on the phone with 911, the woman reportedly fired on shot in self defense. [...]
Chicago Gun Ban Continues to Fail: Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher and 13 Guns Seized by Police
A recent police raid in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, in which an anti tank rocket launcher and 13 firearms were recovered, shows the futility of Chicago’s handgun ban:

Fourteen weapons, including a rocket launcher, were seized when Chicago police executed multiple search warrants in the West Side’s Austin neighborhood, police said today. Police made one arrest [...]
Attend the Second Amendment March in Washington, D.C. on April 19, 2010
Below is information about the Second Amendment March, which will take place in out nation’s capital on April 19, 2010.
Second Amendment March in Washington, D.C.
When: April 19, 2010 (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Where: Washington Monument grounds, Washington, D.C.
We will assemble on the northeast corner of the Washington Monument grounds at 10:00 a.m. The entire [...]
Convicted Felon Arrested After He Defended Himself Against a Home Invader
As reported, a Melbourne, Florida man was reportedly in his home at about 9:30 AM last week when a home invader broke in and attacked. The homeowner fired his Luger pistol in self defense, wounding the attacker and saving himself, according to police. However, this homeowner reportedly has a previous felony conviction, making it illegal [...]

LearnAboutGuns.com Posts for the Week Ending February 15, 2010

LearnAboutGuns — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:06:13 +0000

Attend the Second Amendment March in Washington, D.C. on April 19, 2010
Below is information about the Second Amendment March, which will take place in out nation’s capital on April 19, 2010.
Second Amendment March in Washington, D.C.
When: April 19, 2010 (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Where: Washington Monument grounds, Washington, D.C.
We will assemble on the northeast corner of the Washington Monument grounds at 10:00 a.m. The entire [...]
Convicted Felon Arrested After He Defended Himself Against a Home Invader
As reported, a Melbourne, Florida man was reportedly in his home at about 9:30 AM last week when a home invader broke in and attacked. The homeowner fired his Luger pistol in self defense, wounding the attacker and saving himself, according to police. However, this homeowner reportedly has a previous felony conviction, making it illegal [...]
Armed Modesto, CA Woman Fends Off Burglar
As reported, a Modesto, California woman reportedly used her gun to fend off a burglar.
Police say the woman walked into her home, and found a burglar. She reportedly feared for her safety, grabbed her gun, and fired a shot at the burglar, causing him to flee. The burglar, who was apparently not hit, fled [...]
Delaware Public Housing Gun Ban Abolished – Thanks to NRA and CRI
The Caesar Rodney Institute (CRI) conducted a 5 month long investigation into unconstitutional gun ban in Delaware’s public housing. Upon finding that the state’s 4 public housing authorities forbid residents to have a gun in their home for self defense, the CRI contacted the NRA for assistance. After the NRA become involved, one of the [...]
Armed Mississippi Homeowner Stops 2 Home Invaders
As reported, a Forest, Mississippi man used his gun to stop a pair of armed home invaders.
Police say that two home invaders, who were armed with a handgun, kicked in the door of a home on the 500 block of East Oak Street. The intruders then rushed inside, at which point the homeowner fired [...]
“Broad Daylight Rape” in Ohio Teaches Sad Lessons about Safety and Self Defense
Near the end of January 2010, a 26 year old woman was walking down the street in Toledo, Ohio. She was going from a friend’s house to the library, in broad daylight, when an assailant reportedly came up behind her, threatened her with scissors, forced her to the ground, and raped her in plain view [...]
Oklahoma City Homeowner Stops 3 Knife-Wielding Robbers
As reported, an Oklahoma City, Oklahoma man used his gun to stop three violent home invaders.
Police say a homeowner heard a noise at his front door, around 1:45 AM, and went to investigate. Upon opening the door, the homeowner was reportedly rushed by three attackers, who were armed with knives. The intruders are said to [...]
A Unique Home Invasion and Self Defense Case – Video Clip
The video clip below discussed how 67-year old James Tillman of Sacramento, California used his gun to fend off the multiple burglars who broke into his home to steal his medical marijuana. Mr. Tillman and his family, who were home at the time of the home invasion, were unharmed. One suspect suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, [...]
Iowa Carry’s New Legislative Action Center
Iowa Carry, an affiliate group of the Second Amendment Foundation that focuses on concealed carry rights for the state of Iowa, has created its own legislative action center. From that website, gun rights supporters can easily stay up to date on pending gun legislation and contact their representatives with just a few clicks. I would [...]

LearnAboutGuns.com Posts for January 15, 2010

LearnAboutGuns — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:06:45 +0000

Corbon DPX Video Clip
Below is a video clip in which the Corbon DPX (9mm this time) is discussed and tested. While the testing is less scientific than the testing I referenced in the last article about the Corbon DXP, it seemed worth posting:

Join the NRA

LearnAboutGuns — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:43:56 +0000

Joining the NRA is a great way to help protect our 2nd amendment right to keep and bear arms. Normally, a 1 year membership is $35, but you can join here for $25 – That is a $10 discount.

The main reason to join the NRA is to protect our rights. When a city passes an unconstitutional gun law, the NRA is there to defend our rights in court. When the Supreme Court took up the D.C. handgun ban case (D.C. v. Heller), the NRA was there too. When a municipality tramples the gun rights (and therefore self defense rights) of minorities, the NRA is there. In short, the NRA is the gun owner’s answer to anti gun groups like the Brady Campaign. Those anti-gun groups are well funded, and have many lobbyists working to make our city, state, and federal officials pass anti-gun rights laws. The NRA has lobbyists too, but lobbyists don’t come cheaply. Neither do lawyers, which is why we all need to do our part and join the NRA.

In addition to helping protect our constitutional right to gun ownership, NRA membership has many other benefits:

An official NRA Membership ID card – showing your Membership ID number and expiration date or Life Member status. You should carry this card with you at all times.
With all regular memberships, you will get a choice of subscription to American Rifleman, American Hunter, or America’s 1st Freedom,
Junior members receive a subscription to Insights,
Annual members receive $5,000 of Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at NO COST to you. The plan covers accidents at, or to and from, an NRA event; and accidents that occur during the use of firearms or hunting equipment while hunting. Insurance must be activated at time of renewal. (Does not include Junior membership.)
Life members receive $10,000 of Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at NO COST to you. The plan covers accidents at, or to and from, an NRA event; and accidents that occur during the use of firearms or hunting equipment while hunting. Insurance must be activated at time of upgrade to Life member status
Law Enforcement Officers, that are NRA members, killed in the line of duty will have $25,000 in coverage.
$1,000 of ArmsCare coverage with your NRA membership. This plan covers insured firearms, air guns, bows and arrows against theft, accidental loss, and damage. For special provisions and limitations of the ArmsCare Plan click here. ArmsCare
For purposes of insurance, NRA members must be current active members of the NRA whose name appears on the NRA membership list.
New and Enhanced insurance coverages through the NRA Endorsed Insurance Programs.
New Commercial Property Liability Insurance Program for NRA Affiliated Clubs and Business Alliance Members.
The most important benefit of NRA membership, however, is the defense of your Constitutional right to keep and bear arms. NRA-ILA tracks the issues and alerts members about legislation involving firearms and hunting at the federal, state and local levels of government.

Join the NRA Today

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LearnAboutGuns — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:40:53 +0000

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