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Check out the latest We Like Shooting Show episode 540
Our CAST is The Poz, Nick Lynch, Dr. Aaron Krieger with Savage1R and my name is Shawn Herrin.
Gear Chat
Aaron - Victory 22 Upgrades by TandomKross
Victory Trigger
hiveGrip
Shadow Mount
Comet Barrel
Shawn - Magpul DT Carbine Stock - CTR - SL
Nick - https://tisasusa.com/1911-duty-b9r-ds/
Gun Fights!
Action-packed event where your hosts test their knowledge of how much firearms are worth
WLSisLife-Style
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Pump Action AR’s you in or out?
Dr. Aaron Kriegers Alley
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Viper Tac Bat
Going Ballistic
All news stories are brought to you by Pew Report! https://pew.report (code: WLSTRIAL for a free month!)
"NICS Gun Sales Skyrocket: Forget Santa, Uncle Sam’s Sleigh was LIT in 2023!"
Issue Discussed: Record-breaking NICS firearms sales in December 2023 and for 2023 overall.
Background: The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), a U.S. system for verifying eligibility to buy firearms, experienced an unprecedented surge in 2023, and gun enthusiasts couldn't be happier, while gun control advocates are sounding alarm bells.
Relevant Details: December 2023 sales recorded 1.74million checks.
A Yearly View: The overall number of NICS checks in 2023 shattered prior records.
Final Thoughts: Whether this trend is alarming or celebratory is a matter of perspective; let's hope responsible gun ownership prevails.
Click to read more about Uncle Sam's wild sleigh ride in 2023.
"Golden State's Concealed Carry Roller Coaster: Cali's CCW Rules Get Blocked...Again!"
The main issue is California's restrictions on concealed carry have been once more overturned.
Cali's lawmakers are known supporters of tighter gun-control while gun owners and pro-2A groups consistently fight for less restrictions.
Due to the recurring cycle, carry-enthusiasts feel like they're on a constitutional roller coaster, while policy makers insist it's for the greater safety.
The specifics of this ruling revolve around the "good cause" requirement for CCW permits, highly contested as it's considered arbitrary and discriminatory.
As a gun owner, and a believer in 2A rights, watching California do the cha-cha slide with their carry laws isn't as entertaining as it sounds. It's a stark reminder of the constant tug-of-war between gun control advocates and those fighting for individual freedom.
Read the full article here
"Illinois Shoots Blanks Trying to Register Guns: Residents Say 'No, Thanks'"
Issue: Despite laws in Illinois requiring gun registration, masses of noncompliance reported.
Parties: Illinois lawmakers set law, gun owners and Firearm Safety Act Committee shoot back with resistance and confusion.
Details: The Firearm Safety Act includes a hefty fee and embarrassment of paperwork hassle, sparking a civil disobedience movement.
Thoughts: Reading this feels like a cinematic standoff, minus the well-timed tumbleweed. Looking forward to seeing how the wild-west of Illinois handles this political shootout.
Full Story Here
Our CAST is The Poz, Nick Lynch, Dr. Aaron Krieger with Savage1R and my name is Shawn Herrin.
Gear Chat
Aaron - Victory 22 Upgrades by TandomKross
Victory Trigger
hiveGrip
Shadow Mount
Comet Barrel
Shawn - Magpul DT Carbine Stock - CTR - SL
Nick - https://tisasusa.com/1911-duty-b9r-ds/
Gun Fights!
Action-packed event where your hosts test their knowledge of how much firearms are worth
WLSisLife-Style
www.pew.report/random
Pump Action AR’s you in or out?
Dr. Aaron Kriegers Alley
www.pew.report/random
Viper Tac Bat
Going Ballistic
All news stories are brought to you by Pew Report! https://pew.report (code: WLSTRIAL for a free month!)
"NICS Gun Sales Skyrocket: Forget Santa, Uncle Sam’s Sleigh was LIT in 2023!"
Issue Discussed: Record-breaking NICS firearms sales in December 2023 and for 2023 overall.
Background: The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), a U.S. system for verifying eligibility to buy firearms, experienced an unprecedented surge in 2023, and gun enthusiasts couldn't be happier, while gun control advocates are sounding alarm bells.
Relevant Details: December 2023 sales recorded 1.74million checks.
A Yearly View: The overall number of NICS checks in 2023 shattered prior records.
Final Thoughts: Whether this trend is alarming or celebratory is a matter of perspective; let's hope responsible gun ownership prevails.
Click to read more about Uncle Sam's wild sleigh ride in 2023.
"Golden State's Concealed Carry Roller Coaster: Cali's CCW Rules Get Blocked...Again!"
The main issue is California's restrictions on concealed carry have been once more overturned.
Cali's lawmakers are known supporters of tighter gun-control while gun owners and pro-2A groups consistently fight for less restrictions.
Due to the recurring cycle, carry-enthusiasts feel like they're on a constitutional roller coaster, while policy makers insist it's for the greater safety.
The specifics of this ruling revolve around the "good cause" requirement for CCW permits, highly contested as it's considered arbitrary and discriminatory.
As a gun owner, and a believer in 2A rights, watching California do the cha-cha slide with their carry laws isn't as entertaining as it sounds. It's a stark reminder of the constant tug-of-war between gun control advocates and those fighting for individual freedom.
Read the full article here
"Illinois Shoots Blanks Trying to Register Guns: Residents Say 'No, Thanks'"
Issue: Despite laws in Illinois requiring gun registration, masses of noncompliance reported.
Parties: Illinois lawmakers set law, gun owners and Firearm Safety Act Committee shoot back with resistance and confusion.
Details: The Firearm Safety Act includes a hefty fee and embarrassment of paperwork hassle, sparking a civil disobedience movement.
Thoughts: Reading this feels like a cinematic standoff, minus the well-timed tumbleweed. Looking forward to seeing how the wild-west of Illinois handles this political shootout.
Full Story Here