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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Connecticut Strengthens Gun Laws While Georgia City Mandates Ownership — Which is Right?

Nelson, Ga., follows Kennesaw's example in mandating gun ownership for households, while Connecticut looks to strengthen gun controls — both attempts to improve safety.

After passing a law requiring gun ownership for each household, the little town of Nelson, Ga., was the talk of the nation this week. Monday's passage of the city's Family Protection Ordinance was reported by The Huffington Post, which noted the city council's agenda said the ordinance was a deterrent to potential criminals. It also said it is "opposition of any future attempt by the federal government to confiscate personal firearms." Kennesaw, Ga., passed a similar law years ago and Kennesaw Police Lt. Craig Graydon told Kennesaw Patch he was not surprised another city had opted for a similar ordinance. He said for years he had fielded calls from reporters around the world interested in the city's famous 1982 gun law. With some …

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Good Grief Y'all

5:04 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Well said, Edward. What a refreshing post to read after what I have been subjected to today on another lost thread. I completely agree with you.   more ›

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

From Where I Stand

The Day After Sine Die

Because of fatigue, I always regret staying up so late into the night (or early morning) the day after Sine Die.

Staying until the last gavel falls has become a tradition under the Gold Dome. The last hours of the last day of the 40-day session always means interesting “people watching.” Because of fatigue, I always regret having stayed up so late into the night (or early morning) the day after Sine Die. Our lawmakers must be drained, and as some refer to their feelings when tired and exhausted, as being brain dead. Some people, while hearing about many of the decisions made by the members of the General Assembly, would paint with a broad brush, feeling certain they were watching the activity of brain dead people. I would not be as harsh in my assessment of this session of the General Assembly. I did not like everything that happened and certainly …

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Is Biden Right About a Shotgun Being the Best Protection?

The vice president said recently he keeps two shotguns in his own home.

Vice President Joe Biden recently caused a stir when he told people at a roundtable discussion that if they were worried about protecting themselves at home, a shotgun would be more beneficial than an AR-15. This was being debated in the context of the Obama administration’s calls to renew the federal assault weapons ban. In a Fox News story, Biden was quoted as telling the group that he instructs his wife to use a shotgun in the event of a problem. He reportedly said he’s told his wife to walk out onto the balcony and fire two blasts from the double-barreled shotgun. “I promise you whoever’s coming in is not gonna,” Biden is reported as saying. “You don’t need an AR-15 (assault rifle). It’s harder to aim. It’s harder to use and in fact …

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Good Grief Y'all

10:44 am on Thursday, February 28, 2013

I've never been to a riot. You go to one or where one is expected and probable, you go at your own risk. You get caught up in one against your will, I guess you could pull out your gun and get off a few rounds before someone gets you. If you have a business in the slums, you already know what your problems are.   more ›

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

From Where I Stand

Guns Don't Kill, Lawbreakers Do

Criminals and psychopathic murderers find a way to commit their heinous deeds.

The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution says: “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” That is a clear statement regarding the freedom for the citizens to own a gun. At a time when the nation is in mourning as a result of the heinous crimes in the multiple murders of innocent children in Connecticut, the big government crowd, wanting to never let a crisis go to waste, sees this as the time to disarm law abiding citizens. The vast number of laws broken by the person killing those precious children and some of their teachers could not possibly be made right in order to bring back any of those killed or stop someone from …

Ben

8:38 am on Wednesday, February 6, 2013

People that are against Law obedient citizens having guns, Gun Control, Banning Certain Assault Rifles, need to think about, how many young adults, Teen agers, Other School Children & Older Adults about the Illegal Drug use, Which Kills more people a day than Gun Crazy people kill in 2 to 3 Years, I would say that the Sandy Hook Killer, was on some type of illegal drugs, What about the Drunk …   more ›

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Area Sheriff Pulls Business From Buford Gun Shop

Oconee County Sheriff Scott Berry tells Fox 5 News he disagrees with Dana Safety Supply's recent decision to sell semi-automatic, self-loading rifles only to law enforcement and no longer to the general public.

A Buford gun store has lost a customer after the company revised its policy regarding sales of semi-automatic rifles. Oconee County, Ga. Sheriff Scott Berry has been speaking out in recent weeks about the issue of gun control, and his interpretation and support of the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. According to a post dated Jan. 3 on the blog Guns Save Lives, Berry sent an email to a Buford gun shop stating he no longer intends for the Oconee County Sheriff's Office to conduct business with Dana Safety Supply because the company recently revised its policy to no longer sell semi-automatic rifles to non-law enforcement individuals. Dana Safety Supply is located at 4729 Nelson Brogdon Blvd., Suite F in Buford. The company has …

Sunday, December 16, 2012

After Friday's Tragic Shooting, Gun Control is Back up for Debate. What's Your Opinion?

Friday's shooting massacre at a Connecticut elementary school has ignited the gun control debate.

Friday's shooting tragedy at a Connecticut school has again brought the topic of gun control to the forefront. Twenty elementary school children were among the 27 people killed when a gunman opened fire inside a kindergarten class at Sandy Hook Elementary. Adam Lanza, who killed his mother first, was identified as the shooter. He killed himself as a finale to the massacre. Immediately the debate turned to gun control with advocates saying stricter gun controls are obviously needed. This is the fifth time this president has had to visit the families of mass shooting victims. White House press secretary Jay Carney, however, said Friday "was not the day" to discuss gun control. But the president made it clear that this does bring the topic …

stacy lovvorn

3:41 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

A illegal hispanic male killed his 2 brothers and shot a police officer this past weekend....he got the weapon like all thugs do of the street. Guess we need to ban hispanics too huh   more ›

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

If I Were President: A Plan to Take Away Handguns From Non-Law Enforcement Citizens

This plan will encourage the recreational and protective use of most rifles and shotguns while making it illegal for most Americans to own a handgun or unnecessarily lethal long gun.

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