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Troubled Times Part II Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Last week I talked about safety measures during times of civil unrest. Most recently, the FBI is warning of the possibility for terrorist activity in this country and suggesting that folks shelter in place. As I mentioned, this shelter-in-place idea is not a bad one because the defender nearly always has the advantage.

The Curse of the AR-15
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The last time I went to Las Vegas, the LED billboards on the strip had stopped advertising Cirque du Soleil and showgirls, and instead were displaying the phone numbers for trauma and suicide helplines. It was Thursday, October 5, 2017, four days after a man with an arsenal had opened fire from his hotel room window in the Mandalay Bay resort and casino onto the Route 91 Harvest Festival down below, while Jason Aldean was performing.

AZ: 2023 Odessa Gun Show Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The AZ Gun radio hosted a gun show in Odessa this weekend. Vendors around West Texas participated in the show to display their firearms. People were able browse, sell, trade, or buy firearms in the Odessa gun show. The AZ gun radio started their own gun show in Odessa about a year ago.

What we Should Learn from the Attack on Israel Submitted by: Rob Morse Website: https://slowfacts.wordpress.com/	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Terrorists attacked innocent victims in Israel. Here in the United States, there are things we can learn from both the Israeli civilians and from the Israeli government. Like the citizens of Israel learned last week, we are on our own during an emergency and luck favors the prepared.

Fed. Judge Demolished State�s �Expert� Witness Testimony In CA Gun Ban Case Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Near the end of his detailed 79-page ruling, which struck down�for the second time�California�s ban on so-called �assault weapons,� U.S. District Judge Roger T. Benitez delivered a blistering critique of testimony offered by expert witnesses used by the state to justify its prohibition.

450 Bushmaster vs 458 SOCOM vs 50 Beowulf: Big Bore AR Cartridges Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
There�s no denying that the pairing of the AR-15 platform and the 223 Remington is an exceptional match. The 223�s flat trajectory and low recoil is great for varmint hunting, plinking, and target shooting; however, it lacks the kinetic energy needed for taking down larger animals like whitetail and hogs.

Supreme Court Declines to Intervene While Appeals Process Plays Out on Missouri 2A Protection Act
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The Supreme Court of the United States declined to intervene Friday in response to an emergency application seeking the High Court to act in favor of Missouri�s Second Amendment Preservation Act. The Supreme Court declined to get involved while the appeals process is playing out; such decisions not to intervene have been common when gun legislation is on an appeals path that could result in it being brought before the High Court at a future time.

TX: Investigation underway after East Texas homeowner reportedly shoots intruder in head Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Police are investigating a shooting after a homeowner shot an intruder in Polk County early Thursday morning. According to Polk County Sheriff�s Office, a homeowner called to report a male suspect who was trying to enter the front door to his residence in the Indian Springs subdivision in Polk County.

'The Gun Machine' Ep. 3: Why Americans buy guns Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
How do you convince a bunch of civilians that they need to keep buying new guns? In Episode 3 of "The Gun Machine," host Alain Stephens talks about the man who wrote that playbook: Samuel Colt. He also helped seed the fantastical version of the American West that is often misremembered as fact today.

ATF Agent Caught Smuggling Guns Into Mexico�Again
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Maybe you thought that Fast and Furious, the Obama administration ATF operation that moved guns across the border into Mexico, was a thing of the distant past. Apparently not. Fast and Furious was reportedly shut down by the Obama Justice Department in 2011 when the whole disaster spilled into public view and resulted in deaths on both sides of the border, including US Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry.

MN: Minnesota DNR reports good deer numbers ahead of firearm season opener Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
When the firearms deer hunting season opens Nov. 4, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources managers project good opportunities for hunters around the state. The DNR expects over 400,000 thousand hunters to take part in the three firearms seasons which run through Nov. 23.

IL: Chicago Woman Fatally Shoots Knife-Wielding Man in Morgan Park Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Today, a woman fatally shot a man who threatened her with a knife in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood. The incident took place in a residence on the 11500 block of South Vincennes Avenue, as reported by Chicago Sun-Times.

Direct-Mounted Red Dots vs Optics-Ready Plate Systems
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The age of slide-mounted, electronic sights on mainstream handguns has arrived. With Gunsite Academy offering a special edition 9mm Glock G45 with a red dot isn�t a good indicator of their popularity, then what is? These days, you can participate in any training course and notice that most of the students will have guns with dot sights. In the competition world, mounted red dot divisions have become all the rage and extremely competitive.

First Look: Peacemaker CCW Jacket
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The Self Defense Company has just started selling the new Bodyguard Peacemaker Jacket, a garment which not only provides easy access to a concealed firearm via its HDS (Hidden Draw System) pocket, but also includes built-in ballistic paneling to protect the wearer. The HDS System allows the wearer to fully access their firearm at all times while wearing the Bodyguard Peacemaker jacket. In addition to this, the HDS lets the wearer draw and discreetly orient their firearm at a target without bringing any attention to their actions.

Taurus Adds Optics-Ready Judge Models
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Georgia-based Taurus has introduced four new models of its legendary five-shot .410 bore/.45 Colt Judge wheel guns featuring an optics plate that accommodates Holosun K-Series and Shield RMSC footprints. The new Taurus Optics Ready Option (T.O.R.O.) models all feature 3-inch barrels, rubber grips, a double-action trigger, and a fiber-optic front sight. They include both 2.5-inch and full 3-inch magnum chambered variants in both stainless and matte black.

Our Top Picks in 28 Nosler Rifles
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Few hunters are familiar with the full family of Nosler�s proprietary chamberings, from 22 Nosler up to 33 Nosler. We�ve found the 28 to be one of � if not the � most popular of the bunch, and for good reason. We recently went over the details of 28 Nosler, and now our focus falls on the top five rifles chambering the zippy round. These hit price points from affordable to wish list. Hunting with a 28 Nosler is within the reach of most every shooter, and the round will dominate game from antelope to elk.

450 Bushmaster vs 308: Big Bore AR-15 Hunting Cartridges Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://libertyparkpress.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
When it comes to hunting across the North American continent, bolt-action rifles are the go-to option. However, some hunters wanted to use their semi-auto AR platform rifles to hunt whitetail, hogs, and other medium to large sized game animals.