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Virginia's bars and restaurants did not turn into shooting galleries as some had feared during the first year of a new state law that allows patrons with permits to carry concealed guns into alcohol serving businesses, a Richmond Times Dispatch analysis found.

Orange County employees have started removing "no firearms" signs at county parks, and soon they'll probably black out the same words on brochures. Across Florida, similar scenes are being played out as cities and counties scour their ordinances to get rid of gun regulations by Oct. 1. That's when a tough new state law, backed by the National Rifle Association, will forbid city and county governments from enacting or enforcing local gun control regulations.

The revelations about Operation Fast and Furious keep getting worse. The Obama administration needs to start showing some accountability and providing answers.

Casper's proposed ordinance banning the open carry of firearms at public meetings is an issue that needs to be addressed, according to the city's mayor. "It's truly a discussion that needs to be had," said Mayor Paul Bertoglio. "A firearm, for many, is intimidating. They really have no place in a public meeting."

Even the Super Bowl Champions didn't have a chance against concealed weapons. Hergert Sports Center, 1232 N. Sawyer St., scheduled a concealed firearm training class on Sept. 8, thinking a Thursday night would allow those interested in taking the training class needed to apply for the permit allowing them to carry a concealed weapon would still be able to enjoy the opening weekend of NFL action. Not so. It turns out the Green Bay Packers will be facing off against the New Orleans Saints at the same time as the training class. Nonetheless, the class filled to its 100 person capacity within two weeks.

Do you know what's truly pathetic (other than BHO's first two and half years in office)? I'll tell you what: the British police's limp wrist, no gun, nonsensical approach to the looting and rioting of Britain's "working class youths." That's what!

On Thursday Venezuelans held the first of numerous public debates on the proposed Law of Firearms Control and Disarmament drafted by the country's National Assembly. A legal initiative proposed by the Presidential Commission for Disarmament, the draft law is to be discussed by organized communities nationwide before being modified and passed next year.

Another senior Republican has questions about the Fast and Furious undercover weapons investigation on the U.S. Mexico border, demanding that Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. immediately brief his office regarding the "scope and details of any past or present ATF gun walking programs" in Texas.

In the coming months, state legislators are likely to find a bill crossing their desks that requires law enforcement agencies to auction guns confiscated in crimes rather than destroy them, as many do now. The proposal is the brainchild of the National Rifle Association, and it was adopted last week by a task force at the annual meeting of the American Legislative Exchange Council, a Republican leaning policy group that brings together state lawmakers, advocacy groups and corporations to write model legislation.

The four senate bills regarding several issues gun owners contest including expanding Right to Carry laws in Georgia, prohibiting regulations during a state of emergency as well as eliminating fingerprinting rule for a conceal carry license renewals, were passed by the Senate, but failed to be picked up by House members for a final vote before the 2010 2011 session ended in April.

Federal lawmakers are backing lawsuits against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) following the introduction of new gun registration requirements in several border states. The lawsuits, supported by the National Rifle Association, aim to stop the ATF from compelling firearms sellers to report multiple purchases.

In March 2010, the No. 2 man at the ATF was deeply worried. His agents had lost track of hundreds of firearms. Some of the guns, supposed to have been tracked to Mexican drug cartels, were lost right after they cleared the gun stores.

Both West Virginia gubernatorial campaigns are playing a little offense today. Acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, the Democratic nominee, has landed the endorsement of the National Rifle Association, while self funding Republican businessman Bill Maloney has launched the first two television ads of his general election campaign, one of which references his own NRA membership.

State Rep. Tim Mahoney said the Castle Doctrine covers a dwelling (including porch, deck or patio), residence (defined as any dwelling in which a person resides, temporarily or permanently or visits as an invited guest) or occupied vehicle. Under the new law, Mahoney said there is now a presumption that any attacker or intruder who is in the process of unlawfully and forcefully entering any of these locations intends to do great bodily harm to any occupants and also a presumption that anyone inside can use deadly force to protect himself or herself against this attacker or intruder.

California has among the strictest gun laws in the country, and couple of local politicians are seizing the opportunity created by the Arizona shooting to make them even stricter. While most states operate under a "shall issue" concealed carry weapons (CCW) permitting regime, meaning that anyone who passes a basic background check can get a CCW, California uses the "may issue" rule, which means the decision is left to the sole discretion of the county sheriff. The result? Approximately 0.1% of California citizens have CCWs, which is almost 20 times lower than in the average shall issue state.

By giving up their natural right to self defense, for example, England's law abiding citizens have become defenseless both physically and psychologically. The loss of their right to self preservation has created a culture of dependency on government (for protection and so much more) that has helped neuter the English male. This has also prompted some English citizens to blame the police for the crime rates that law enforcement is legally constrained from doing anything practical to fight.

The National Rifle Association is jumping into the fray in the days before the Ames straw poll, running a radio ad and a print ad in the Des Moines Register Thursday encouraging voters to "arm yourself with the facts" about the GOP hopefuls.

The Public Security Ministry is amending weapons licensing regulations in an effort to reduce the number of gun permits issued to Israeli civilians. The changes include eliminating gold and diamond dealers from the list of people whose occupation qualifies them for gun ownership, and giving preference to permits held by institutions rather than individuals.

President Obama says he's cracking down on violent drug cartels at the Mexican border. He's getting tough ... with a form. Yep, a form. Obama wants lawful firearms dealers to fill out a form whenever someone purchases more than one long gun. That must be some form! The administration claims it will help stop cartels from bringing drugs and mayhem to our country. Really?

The elite media are at it again. They're trying to downplay the Operation Fast and Furious scandal that has rocked the Obama administration, and they're using the scandal to push the same tired calls for more gun control laws.