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Second Amendment March in Indy this Saturday
Coordinator Name: Jared Gollnitz
Phone: 317-225-2452
Email: jpgollnitz@yahoo.com
Indiana State Second Amendment March Date Set!!!
When: Saturday, April 17th 2 – 5pm
Where: Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana State House!!!!!
via Indiana | Second Amendment March
More details available. Make sure to read the list of stipulations for open carry. See you there?
Arm yourself
Professionals advise: ‘Arm yourself’
These professionals realize that law enforcement has no ability to protect individuals and no legal obligation to do so. In the final analysis, we must be prepared—and equipped—to protect ourselves. Or not.
Which means we have a choice.
We can listen to them, or we can listen to those who insist on the government making the decision for us, by not allowing us a choice.
Empty Holster
College students across America have been strapping on empty gun holsters this week to protest laws and policies prohibiting licensed concealed carry on college campuses.
Ted Nugent on Self-Defense
In Support of the 2nd Amendment
Ed Coleman is introducing a resolution to the Indianapolis City Council to support the second amendment. We need more local leaders like Councillor Coleman.
CITY COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSAL NO. 102, 2010
CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS-MARION COUNTY, INDIANA
INTRODUCED: 03/22/2010
REFERRED TO: Committee of the Whole
SPONSOR: Councillor Coleman
DIGEST: supports the Second Amendment to the United States Government, Article 1, Section 32 of the Indiana Constitution, and the position of Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller, recently argued before the United States Supreme Court, that the Second Amendment applies to states and local units of government
via Special Resolution In Support of the 2nd amendment – INGunOwners
Extension Likely
(GunReports.com)–Lyle Denniston at SCOTUSblog attended the McDonald, et al., v. Chicago, et al. (08-1521) Supreme Court oral arguments March 2, and offered this gameday account of the proceedings:
The Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed poised to require state and local governments to obey the Second Amendment guarantee of a personal right to a gun, but with perhaps considerable authority to regulate that right. The dominant sentiment on the Court was to extend the Amendment beyond the federal level, based on the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of “due process,” since doing so through another part of the 14th Amendment would raise too many questions about what other rights might emerge.
Some People Think Owning a Gun is Bad
I have a gun. It has never shot anyone. Not even people I’m mad at. It just lies there, like it’s sleeping.
I bought it in 1986 when Richard Ramirez was on a killing spree in Los Angeles and I had a new baby. You know, the guy who used his victim’s blood to paint pentagrams on their walls? They said he liked yellow houses. I lived in a yellow house in Laurel Canyon. It was hidden in the trees far away from other houses so no one would even hear us scream.
So, I bought a gun to protect my daughter.
Some people think owning a gun is bad.
Hunting Accident
FAIR OAKS, Ind. — Police say a Michigan man on a hunting trip to northwestern Indiana died after he was hit by a pickup truck driven by a fellow hunter.
via Hunter dies after pickup strikes him | The Indianapolis Star
A tragedy, for sure. Will the Brady Campaign be calling for a ban of cars and trucks?
New Gun Rules in National Parks
“After this date (Feb. 22, 2010), the law allows an individual to lawfully possess a firearm within the boundaries of a national wildlife refuge in accordance with federal, state and local firearms laws,” stated the FWS in a press release. “Visitors will be allowed to possess firearms on National Wildlife Refuges provided they comply with applicable provisions of federal, state and local law.”
Winning Hearts, Minds, and Gunfights.
I’m a tactics guy. I’m more about making the motions more efficient, no matter what the gear is. Now you’re asking, “But Nick, don’t you like all the high-speed tacti-cool gear that’s comin’ out now?” Sure I do. I’m a gear nerd, too. The downside to all that gear, however, is you have so much of it to learn how it incorporates into your regiment and training, you can’t keep up with it all and a lot of it is unnecessary.
Those of us in the armed community feel that it’s important to receive some form of training. I highly advocate this as well. Train and train often. Learn as much as you can from different instructors. As always, keep things simple. When it boils down to it, it’s you and your gun. That’s it. You might use a flashlight here and there, but in most cases, you won’t while in training unless you train specifically in low-light situations.
One of the first things I tell my students that the best way to win a gunfight, is to avoid one altogether. Remember, you’re not looking for a fight. You’re aiming (no pun intended) to be on the defensive.
“What?!” You say. “That’s just crazy talk. Why do I spend all this money to train and spend so much time reloading brass to go to these expensive classes?” Because there are times you CAN’T avoid a gunfight. That is why you train. For everything else, there’s this thing we call “situational awareness.”
Situational awareness is exactly that. It is being aware of what’s going on around you, at all times. Now, this doesn’t mean you have to be Superman and have heightened senses or having your head constantly on a swivel. That doesn’t hurt, mind you… but it’s not necessarily what’s called for.
If someone looks suspicious, or something doesn’t feel right, do your best to distance yourself. Also, go with your gut instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, it isn’t. Get out fast. If you’re with family, gather them quickly and go. Do not waste time. It could be nothing at all, but better safe than sorry.
We also have a very difficult task. Winning the hearts and minds of the general public. Sadly, most people only see what’s put in front of them on a television screen. They are conditioned this way, and not given all sides of the story.
We can’t do this by being hard-edged about it. Yes, we need to be firm and steadfast about our rights and our ability to keep and bear arms. Save the teeth for the politicians and the bad guys. We need to reach out and grab our greatest resource: The People.
There’s a saying that, “An armed society is a polite society”. I believe there is truth to that. In the same hand, this is how we win the hearts and minds of the people. We show them that we’re just normal people. Everyday Joes and Susies just like them. The only difference between us is that we decided we’re taking charge of our own security and safety. We decided that we aren’t going to be victims.
There are some heroes of our culture that have made it to mainstream. John Stossel immediately comes to mind for me. He’s done many news pieces for ABC that were staunchly pro-gun over the years. He’s since left ABC and has moved to the Fox Network. This is an awesome move in my opinion.
We have a culture all our own. It’s my honest belief that we owe it to the rest of the world to share our culture with them. Sure, they may not catch on at first, but it’s a chance to show them the freedom that we know, what it’s worth, and why it’s so dog-gone important.It’s not about the gun itself. It’s the freedom behind it. We have the choice to carry it. We choose to be independent people. Some people want to be protected by someone else. That’s okay, but that’s not for us. At least, not for me.
We can’t force this on people, however. We’re on the receiving end of that enough as it is. We can bring people around through facts, education, and overall exposure. One of the best programs to do this with is the Appleseed Project. It’s relatively inexpensive, it’s a great history lesson, and it also ties in why Marksmanship is so important to the American Culture as a whole. You can get more information on their program at http://www.appleseedinfo.org .
So, to recap… here are a few points to remember:
- Keep your gear simple and don’t over-complicate things.
- Train, and train often. Your gun is a constant, it’s your skill that must improve.
- Be aware of your surroundings and move to avoid conflict when possible.
- Be kind, respectful and willing to educate.
- Expose people to the Culture in any and every way possible. Show them it’s not what they see on the television.
Stay safe.
Being Served
OpenCarry.org Applauds Starbucks’ Policy to Serve all Lawful Gun Owners
Free Market Ensures Gun Owners Will Get Served.
Bristol, VA –(AmmoLand.com)- OpenCarry.org applauds Starbucks’ policy to serve all lawful gun carriers world wide. It is refreshing to see yet one more company not requiring law abiding gun owners to go to the back of the bus.
“Importantly,” says John Pierce, co-founder of OpenCarry.org, “Starbucks joins most American corporations in deciding not to discriminate against lawful gun carriers.”
For example, North American computer retailer giant Best Buy Inc.’s policy is also to “not restrict our customers who are legally entitled to carry a firearm.”
See http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum57/26780-2.html.
OpenCarry.org urges all gun owners to patronize Starbucks worldwide and thank them for supporting the Second Amendment.
See news coverage at DC Gun Rights Examiner.
source: http://www.ammoland.com/2010/02/06/opencarry-org-applauds-starbucks-poli…
via Good reports from Starbucks via ammoland.com | PennyDean.org
A Case to Watch
Two Stories, Back to Back
My local news-talk station was already on when I started my truck this morning. I was just in time for the local news.
First story: A libertarian city councilman in Indianapolis is proposing to allow law-abiding licensed people to carry guns in city parks, which is currently disallowed. The station had three soundbites. The first was a quick one from the proposer, the next two were from a couple at the dog park in Broad Ripple. Ripple is a throwback hippy/yuppy/greeny/lib neighborhood, our version of Haight-Ashbury or Greenwich Village. The couple were appalled at the thought of guns in the park. The guy, being a guy, said something like it would make him wet his pants. And the gal said they would just leave the dog park if they saw someone with a gun. She said it with a quivering voice that almost brought a tear to my eye. End of story.
Second story: A young man was killed last evening in a shootout in a city park in Indianapolis. But wait, I say, how can this be? There is a city ordinance against having guns in city parks, and yet apparently a group of seven youths, age 18 to 20, had at least two guns among them. They broke the ordinance, if you can believe it.
You see, here’s the deal. You can make all the laws you want to, but criminals don’t seem to obey them. In fact, isn’t that kind of what defines someone as a criminal? Criminal, crime. See the connection?
So, I will not put my feet on the hallowed ground of an Indianapolis city park as long as criminals are the only ones who are allowed to have guns. Do I look stupid or something?
Indianapolis has some great city parks, including Eagle Creek Park, which is one of the largest and best municipal parks in the USA. I wouldn’t go there on a dare.
I hope this ordinance passes, but I don’t give it much hope.
The Right
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.
- Second Amendment, Bill of Rights, US Constitution
The people shall have a right to bear arms, for the defense of themselves and the State.
- Section 32, Indiana Constitution