Girding My Loins

This has been an occasional blog about Second Amendment issues. Until now, however, I never owned a firearm. Now I do. Big changes are in the air for those who value their Constitutional rights, and those changes do not appear to be positive ones.

And in case you were wondering when the Democrats would re-instate the "assault" weapons ban, you don't have to wait! The REPUBLICANS have introduced legislation to do just that: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-6257. Hat tip: The Arsenal (having some trouble with links, so click here: http://arsenal.mojo4m.com/2332/)

Plaintiff Heller Files New Lawsuit

The D.C. government is playing games, trying to get around the latest decision by the Supreme Court. Dick Heller has responded by filing a new lawsuit:

The suit asks the court to issue injunctions that would (a) allow semiautomatic weapons that hold fewer than 12 rounds, (b) order the District to register handguns without a ballistics test, and (c) order the District not to enforce the “reasonably perceived threat” part of the handgun law. Source.

You can find the complaint here.

Mass Murderers Coming Up Against Armed Citizens

This blogger has compiled a recent list:
http://www.saysuncle.com/archives/2007/12/10/mass_murderers_v_armed_citizens-2/

Gun-Free-Zone Liability

"If you create a gun-free zone, you're liable for any harm it causes."

Via Instapundit.

Stealth Gun Control? OSHA Proposes New Rules that Will Affect Ammo Sales

From the NRA website:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed new rules that would have a dramatic effect on the storage and transportation of ammunition and handloading components such as primers or black and smokeless powder. The proposed rule indiscriminately treats ammunition, powder and primers as "explosives.”

Woman Uses Gun and Knife to Save Herself and Friend

From Hagerstown, Maryland:

Conely reportedly held his gun to Humphrey's head and also pointed it at Reeder and threatened to kill her. Reeder fired multiple rounds at Conely, striking him once in the upper body, according to the sheriff's office.

Sheriff's officials said the struggle continued into the bedroom, where Reeder stabbed Conely in the back with a knife. Officials didn't indicate whether the gunshot
wound or stab wound was the fatal injury.

84-Year Old Man Opens BB Gun Range for Kids

News from Ohio. You have to love this guy: “I expect a big outcry. I do. So what? Our founding fathers went against the grain. I can take the heat,” he said.