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Illinois: Attend the Second Amendment Freedom Rally in Downtown Chicago on Friday, July 11!

Wed, 07/09/2008 - 16:49
In response to the U.S. Supreme Court's historic Heller ruling that upheld the Second Amendment as an individual right and struck down the D.C. gun ban, Governor Rod Blagojevich was quoted as saying; "I want express my extreme disappointment with the decision issued today by the Supreme Court," and, "I am an advocate for common sense gun laws."
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ALERT: Florida’s Attorney General Taking Complaints of Rights Violations Under New Gun Law!

Wed, 07/09/2008 - 10:17
A spokeswoman for Attorney General Bill McCollum has said that individuals can file complaints with the Attorney General’s office if their right to have a firearm, locked in their privately owned vehicle in a parking lot, for self-protection and other lawful purposes is being violated by a business.
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Disney Corp. Fires Security Guard and State Representative Mayfield Speaks-Up for “Guns in Cars” Law!

Tue, 07/08/2008 - 14:11
As we have reported, a Disney security guard was suspended for not allowing his private vehicle to be searched for a firearm. Yesterday, Monday, July 7, the security guard was fired for exercising his Second Amendment and self-defense rights.
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Reminder: Future of Hunting in Northern Virginia to be Discussed on Wednesday, July 9!

Mon, 07/07/2008 - 15:22
As we have reported, officials from the National Parks Service and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries will host a meeting on Wednesday, July 9, to discuss the future of hunting in Northern Virginia's Dyke Marsh area.
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ALERT: Disney Security Guard Suspended After Practicing the Second Amendment!

Sun, 07/06/2008 - 10:12
A Disney security guard was suspended on Friday, July 4 for not allowing his private vehicle to be searched for a firearm.
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Disney Security Guard Plans to Fight for His Second Amendment Right

Fri, 07/04/2008 - 16:08
Use the following link to participate in the WFTV.com poll: http://www.wftv.com/news/16784153/detail.html
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Heller Decision Ramps Up Media's Anti-Gun Hysteria

Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:17
For years, anti-gunners have claimed that there's a gun-related epidemic in our country, and for once, they're right. It's not gun-related crime though. An epidemic is something that is common and spreading rapidly; gun-related crime has been diminishing for 15 years.
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NRA Lawsuits In Illinois And California Having Effect

Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:16
As we reported last week, in the wake of the historic Supreme Court ruling that the Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess firearms that is not limited to militia service, the NRA filed five lawsuits challenging local gun bans in San Francisco, and in Chicago and several of its suburbs.
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Two Anti-Gun Bills Awaiting Action in California!

Thu, 07/03/2008 - 12:03
The California Senate is considering two anti-gun bills which attack different facets of our Second Amendment and hunting freedoms.
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Important Disney Firearm Poll: Make Your Voice Heard in the Orlando Sentinel.com Poll on the New “Guns In Cars” Law

Thu, 07/03/2008 - 10:35
Please read the article below and VOTE in the Orlando Sentinel's skewed/biased poll: Remember, the law allows customers and employees to have guns locked in their private vehicles in a parking lot -- NOT bring them into work.
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Disney Thumbing Nose at the New Florida Gun Law

Tue, 07/01/2008 - 16:28
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Attention Pennsylvania Hunters: Help Stop the Attack on Our Hunting Heritage!

Tue, 07/01/2008 - 15:48
As we have reported, amendments filed by State Representative Daylin Leach (D-149) to Senate Bill 151 and House Bill 1543 could be considered by the House at ANY MOMENT. Simply stated, this legislation would criminalize and ban organized pigeon shoots in Pennsylvania by amending Title 18 ("Crimes and Offenses") of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
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Important Information for Nevada’s Right-to-Carry Permit Holders!

Tue, 07/01/2008 - 14:38
As many of you have been made aware, as of today, Tuesday, July 1, all Nevada CCW permits will no longer qualify as an alternative to a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) through the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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FLORIDA SPECIAL NOTICE: Guns in Parking Lots Law Takes Effect Today, July 1st!

Tue, 07/01/2008 - 10:59
Today, House Bill 503 by Representative Greg Evers and Senator Durell Peaden takes effect.
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Georgia Right-to-Carry Reform Bill Takes Effect Today, July 1!

Tue, 07/01/2008 - 10:55
Today, July 1, House Bill 89 takes effect. This NRA supported measure makes numerous improvements to Georgia’s Right-to-Carry laws and represents the most comprehensive pro-gun reform measure to be enacted in nearly 20 years.
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Georgia Primary Elections, Tuesday, July 15!

Tue, 07/01/2008 - 09:28
Tuesday, July 15 is Primary Election Day in Georgia. Please be sure to vote Freedom First.
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Important Pro-Gun Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk in Arizona!

Mon, 06/30/2008 - 16:21
House Bill 2389 is on its way to the desk of Governor Janet Napolitano (D) for her consideration.
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Urgent: Pigeon Shooting Ban Up for Possible Vote Today in Pennsylvania!

Mon, 06/30/2008 - 10:20
State Representative Daylin Leach (D-149) has filed amendments to Senate Bill 151 and House Bill 1543. These amendments could be voted on by the House as early as today.
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