Jeff Pittman's Second Amendment News from Mississippi & Beyond
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley held up the nomination of Department of Justice attorney Jeanne Davidson for Judge of the US Court of International Trade, citing recently unsealed documents in the case of retired agent Jay Dobyns against the ATF, in which that judge said the feds, led by the nominee, had committed “fraud on the court.” Judge Allegra […]
Federal antics (again) Read More »
US District Court Judge Reed O’Connor of the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Ft. Worth Division, has ruled that the federal Gun Control Act of 1968’s ban on the interstate sales of handguns by federal firearms dealers to buyers from other states violates the Second and Fifth amendments to the US Constitution. He also distinguished the
2 verdicts: 1 good and 1 bad call Read More »
US Reps. Don Young (R-AK) and Collin Peterson (D-MN) have introduced HR 697, The African Elephant Conservation and Legal Ivory Possession Act of 2015, that would reverse the recent US Fish and Wildlife Service – imposed ban on elephant trophies legally taken by American hunters in Zimbabwe and roll back and further halt constraints on the import and export of
Federal legislation roundup, Feb. 13, 2015 Read More »
The Mississippi State Firearm Owners Association (MSFOA) will hold its 2015 annual meeting on February 28, 2015, in the back room of Uncle Buck’s restaurant on the first floor of the Bass Pro Shops in Pearl, MS, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Come join us!
Mississippi State Firearm Owners Association annual meeting announced Read More »
There is a new Mississippi AG’s opinion on municipalities regulating carry of guns. Read it carefully. He’s crawfishing on some previous opinions. Most interesting is the notion that there are places he (and state law) says you can CCW with the enhanced permit, but cannot open carry, in spite of the state constitution’s prohibition of restrictions of your right to
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“History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid.” — Dwight D. Eisenhower
“History does not long entrust . . .” by Dwight D. Eisenhower Read More »
Suppressed shotguns 132 decibels. Goofy less-lethal modification for police handguns Details. I ain’t convinced. I bet the second shot’s a doozy. Some pro trainers agree, essentially saying it’s the stupidest idea ever. The 1911 in 9mm “It’s the best thing going. Bottom line…. If you’re someone who wants the easiest gun to shoot, and you want a centerfire pistol.” — multi-champion
Suppressed shotguns, goofy less-lethal mods, 9mm 1911, & Remington’s trigger Read More »
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is registering up to 125 participants (age 18 and up, LA residency not required) in the 27th Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Workshop set for March 27-29, 2015 at Camp Grant Walker in the rolling hills of central Louisiana. To receive a registration form contact Dana Norsworthy in Monroe at [email protected], 318-345-3912 or Chad