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The issue of gun rights is discussed on numerous websites and blogs like National Gun Rights and Gun Rights Advocates, to name but a few. The focus of the discussion is countering gun control advocates in order to preserve the right to keep and bear arms. The message is generally the same - it's not about guns so much as it's about freedom.

The basis for the idea of gun "rights" is the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, where it states, "...the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." Like the rest of the Bill of Rights (the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution), the 2nd Amendment is a description of what the government can't do against "the people." And, the idea of gun rights is embodied in state constitutions as well.

Gun rights in America is an emotional as well as a historical issue. The American Revolution was started when General Gage marched against the armories of the colonists. Southern states passed laws against firearm ownership by former slaves, and guns were illegally confiscated from law-abiding people as part of the aftermath of hurricane Katrina.

Many recognize that the reason gun rights are such a hotly debated topic is simply because we only have the rights we fight for. Others argue convincingly in favor of gun rights by showing statistically that more guns equals less crime.

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  • South African Firearms Court Case Update


    AmmoLand.com — Authority Authority: 567
    South African Gunowners Association South Africa - -( Ammoland.com )- As there will be a lot of ‘court activity’ or ‘legislative discussions’ during 2012, we take this early opportunity to update you on the current status of various cases awaiting court hearing. There are currently three court cases ...
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  • CO: Gun Rights Bills Introduced


    Alphecca — Authority Authority: 118
    The Republican dominated legislature in Colorado has introduced bills that would: 1. Scrap CCW permits. Law abiding citizens could carry without one. 2. Prohibit the confiscation of firearms during an emergency. 3. Eliminate the background check by Colorado authorities during the purchase of a firearm. The ...
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  • "Id like to start a pro-gun organization like BFA in my state" - A How-To Guide


    Buckeye Firearms Association - Defending Your Firearm Rights — Authority Authority: 113
    by Joe Eaton "I would like to know how you started the association, because our state could use such an association." "We need an organization such as the BFA for WA. can you give me any pointers on starting such an organization?" "Do you know if there is a similar organization to BFA in Michigan?" "This a great ...
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  • The 2nd Amendment and the Tale of Two Women


    Conservative Daily News — Authority Authority: 589
    When the story broke about the 18 year old widow who killed an intruder while defending herself and her infant baby it made big news. The 911 call was replayed over and over again. But why? The truth is that every year in the United States, thousands of people defend themselves from those who are [...]
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  • Senate Legislation Could Shut Down Gun Websites


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    Senate Moves on Bill to “Muzzle the Web”. Senate Legislation, Could, Shut Down, Gun Websites Gun Owners of America Washington, DC - -( Ammoland.com )- By now, you are no doubt aware that several websites have either gone totally or partially “ dark ” today in protest of the pernicious internet ...
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  • NJ22AS Files Appeal to Force State Police to Disclose Gun Documents


    AmmoLand.com — Authority Authority: 567
    New Jersey Second Amendment Society Manahawkin, NJ - -( Ammoland.com )- On Wednesday January 4, 2012, Rick Gutman the attorney for the New Jersey Second Amendment Society (NJ2AS) filed an appeal with the NJ Appellate division in its lawsuit against the NJ Division of State Police. This case revolves around the ...
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  • If I were a South Carolinian, I would vote for Newt


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    Sarah Palin, South Carolinian, I would vote, Newt AmmoLand Gun News Washington DC - -( Ammoland.com )- When Gov. Sarah Palin appeared on Sean Hannity’s television program, Hannity, last night, she discussed the recent GOP debate and the fast approaching South Carolina primary. Concerning the debate she had ...
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  • Media Matters’ Desperation To Smear NRA Comes Out In Election Hit Piece


    AmmoLand.com — Authority Authority: 567
    Gun Rights Examiner David Codrea USA - -( Ammoland.com )- “Wayne LaPierre Falsely Claims ‘All’ The NRA’s Money Comes From Small Donors,” Chris Brown of Media Matters sneers in triumph. He’s focusing on an interview with Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre by Glenn Beck, where the association head ...
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  • The Perils of Big Government


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    "When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle." Edmund Burke Youre sound asleep when you hear a thump outside your bedroom door. Half-awake, and nearly paralyzed with fear, you hear muffled whispers. At least two people have broken ...
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  • Illinois Gun Grabbers Up To Some New Tricks


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    Illinois Gun Grabbers Up To Some New Tricks Illinois State Rifle Association Illinois - -( Ammoland.com )- Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the 2nd Amendment guarantees your right to keep and bear arms, anti-gun politicians have been working hard to come up with a way to take your guns away ...
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  • FREE Gun Owner’s Rights Sticker, Magnets + More


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  • NY Governor Cuomo Proposes End To Ballistic ID Database


    Conservative Daily News — Authority Authority: 589
    In his budget proposal speech yesterday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo proposed eliminating the state’s decade-old Combined Ballistic Identification System (CoBIS) as part of a budget which includes substantial spending cuts, pension reform, Medicaid mandate relief and a pay-for-performance program for public ...
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  • Gun sales skyrocket and homicide drops off the list of top 15 causes of death


    Bluegrass Pundit — Authority Authority: 476
    Gun sales have skyrocketed in the last three years and many states has loosened their conceal and carry laws. The bloodbath liberals predicted has failed to materialize. Actually, homicide has dropped off the top 15 causes of death list for the first time since 1965. Take that liberals. ( ABC News )- For the first ...
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  • Newt Gingrich to Juan Williams – Capitalism is not Racist


    AmmoLand.com — Authority Authority: 567
    AmmoLand Gun News Washington DC - -( Ammoland.com )- A funny thing happened in the GOP debate in South Carolina last night. FOX NEWS’ Juan Williams implied racism in Speaker Newt Gingrich’s defense of capitalism, and Gingrich did not back down: Williams: Speaker Gingrich, you recently said, “ Black ...
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  • The U.S. is on a Suicide Watch


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  • Who Won the Debate?: January 16th 2012 Edition


    The Swash — Authority Authority: 130
    *Written by Rob Rimes . I’ve lost count of all the debates that we’ve had thus far but thank god we only have another half dozen or so, unless of course they decide to work more into the schedule somewhere. This one was thrown by Fox News and held in South Carolina as their primary is less than a week away. Fox ...
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  • Holder Position On Voter ID Exposes Racial Discrimination Against Gun Ownership


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    Gun Rights Examiner David Codrea USA - -( Ammoland.com )- “Attorney General Eric Holder used Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on the anniversary of the civil rights leader’s birthday Monday to emphasize the Obama administration’s dedication to protecting the American people from discriminatory voting ...
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  • All I Wanted for Christmas was Fewer Stupid Gun Laws


    AmmoLand.com — Authority Authority: 567
    By Jeff Knox Polish P64 Pistol FirearmsCoalition.org Manassas, VA - -( Ammoland.com )- I wasn’t among the estimated 2 million or so people who found a gun under the tree this Christmas, not because I didn’t want one or because my wife doesn’t love me, but because of stupid gun laws and an aversion ...
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  • 13 POLITICALLY INCORRECT GUN RULES


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    http://fellowshipofminds.wordpress.com/2012/01/17/13-politically-incorrect-gun-rules/
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  • Quote of the day—Sebastian


    The View From North Central Idaho — Authority Authority: 513
    We have passed the point, to be honest, where these folks deserve the dignityof being treated like reasonable adults. As they have plainly demonstrated, they areincapable of acting in such a manner. Sebastian January 16, 2012 The Stateof the Debate [As I have saidbefore , we ...
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