Scholars Debate Second Amendment to US Constitution
VOA News
July 23, 2012
For many Americans, the most meaningful part of the U.S. Constitution is the Bill of Rights. These 10 amendments were written to protect individual Americans from tyrannical rule. Like the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of speech and worship, the Second Amendment — proclaiming the right to bear arms — has often been at the center of debate. But in the wake of last week’s mass shooting at a Colorado movie theater that claimed 12 lives, there have been relatively few calls for increased gun control in the United States. Many scholars point to the importance of firearms in American history as the reason.
When America’s Founding Fathers added the Bill of Rights to the Constitution in 1791, they wanted to protect individuals from potentially dangerous central and state governments.
Most scholars say the Constitution might not have been ratified had Americans not been assured that 10 special amendments would be added to check the power of the government and to guarantee individual liberties.
Many early Americans feared the tyranny that a standing army might impose, so they wanted to keep military power under civilian control by allowing private citizens to keep arms.
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Firearms Industry Shopping Comparison Engine Addresses Changes in Search Policies
GunSpec’s Search and Shopping Comparison Engine
Dedicated Entirely to Firearms Industry Increases Capabilities for Retailers
KINGSTON, NY (July 2012) – GunSpec, a shopping comparison site for the firearms industry, has stepped up its commitment to providing online services for retailers and firearms enthusiasts in light of recent changes of policy by one of the largest search engines in the world.
Through the new policy, firearms retailers must comply with the rules that include pay-for-position and the elimination of any products that appear on the list of prohibited products to include “guns, ammunition and knives.” Aware of the serious implications for retailers, GunSpec is currently developing new programs that will allow displaced retailers to set their own budgets, bid on search product placement and provide them with additional brand exposure for their stores.
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Police and lawyers agree: Don’t talk to the cops!
These videos have been floating around the internet for ages. In part 1, a former DA turned law school professor and, in part 2, an experienced police officer talk about reasons why it may not be beneficial to talk to the police.
Without further ado, and with neither endorsement nor disapproval: Don’t Talk to the Cops
Mr. James Duane, a professor at Regent Law School and a former defense attorney, tells you why you should never agree to be interviewed by the police.
An experienced police officer tells you why you should never agree to be interviewed by the police.
Silencerco / SWR Launches Their New Online Store SuperiorSilence.com
July Sales of “Silencers are Legal Shoot” Creators to Benefit Veteran Support Network
West Valley, UT Silencerco / SWR, Leading manufacturer of firearm sound suppressors has announced the launch of their new online store, http://www.superiorsilence.com. This new online store will allow dealers and customers to research Silencerco and SWR accessories and ensure the correct fit of pistons, thread adapters and flash hiders. In honor of Independence Day, Ten percent of proceeds from online sales during the month of July will be donated to the veteran support network Gallant Few.
Founder and CEO Joshua Waldron, says “We pride ourselves on having the best customer service in the industry and providing a streamlined system for our customers to purchase our products online is the next step in creating a positive customer experience ”. Continue reading
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSEES
ATF Form 4473, Firearms Transaction Record Part I – Over-the-Counter (Form 4473) has been revised. This letter highlights the changes to the form. You should review the entire revised form including all of the Important Notices, Instructions to Transferee/Buyer, Instructions to Transferor/Seller, and Definitions.
All Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) must begin using this form on July 9, 2012 (not earlier). After that date, you may no longer use the previous edition (August 2008) of the Form 4473 as it will be obsolete.
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Attorney General Eric Holder in Contempt of Congress over Gun Walking Scandal
VOA News
June 28, 2012
CAPITOL HILL — The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to cite Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for refusing to release documents relating to “Fast and Furious” – a failed government operation that put guns in the hands of Mexican drug cartels. The was vote viewed by many as a legal and political showdown between the Republican-led House and Democratic President Barack Obama and his attorney general.
With Democratic lawmakers in the mood to celebrate the Supreme Court ruling upholding President Obama’s health care law, Republican Speaker John Boehner agreed to bring the contempt votes to the floor of the House.
“Now, I don’t take this matter lightly and I would frankly hope that it would never come to this,” said Boehner. “The House’s focus is on jobs and on the economy. But no Justice Department is above the law, and no Justice Department is above the Constitution, which each of us has sworn an oath to uphold.”
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