Second Amendment News Roundup for 8/14/08

Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

From David Codrea's War on Guns:
*David comments on the story I cited yesterday at Volokh Conspiracy, 'Fincher Conviction Affirmed.' This is today's MUST-read concerning the Courts being 'Constitution-free zones.' What an outrage.
*'The Heller High Watermark'--David's latest article in Guns Magazine.
*'Republicans for Obama'--what happens when you let Bolsheviks into the 'Big Tent.'

Armed and Safe has news about the United Methodist Church and guns. Frankly, I am not surprised. The UMC has been moving Leftward for decades.

JR's interview with Texas Weekly is posted at A Keyboard and a .45. JR follows up with another post today on how conservative bloggers can catch up to the head-start the liberals got on using the Internet. This is essential reading for conservative bloggers.

Nicki at The Liberty Zone comments on the D.C. gun situation with 'Why I Shouldn't Listen to Radio in the Morning.'

Sebastian has some excellent questions to ask California lawmakers on their ridiculous ammo sales tracking program, but which the MSM will never ask.

The Bitch Girls post an NRA News moment that's worth listening to.

21 Guns Salute provides an interesting perspective on the Russian invasion of Georgia.

Speaking of the Russian invasion, My Way News has an article on Russia's violation of the truce with Georgia.

In addition, The Times of London has Bush's warning to Vladimir Putin.

Squeaks points to an article that says Russia isn't planning on leaving anytime soon to boot.

Mike McCarville reports that there is a major controversy raging over the famous Davis Gun Collection in Oklahoma.

Well Well Well. It seems the Chi-Coms have been caught red handed in a cheating scandal at the Olympics. Who wudda thunk it?

Michelle Malkin reports that the Democrats' anti-drilling rhetoric on oil simply ain't cuttin' it with their constituents.

The GOA issues an alert concerning proposed TSA rules that will take away your right to self-defense at the nation's airports. This is in response to the dreadful events surrounding the Atlanta airport earlier in the week.

Open Carry has a hot thread going about the Brady Bunch's characterization of the group as 'pushy and aggressive.'

Western Rifle Shooters Association points to info provided by David Hardy concerning a federal judge who will likely weaken the Heller decision when appeals come his way.

Freedom Sight reports that Ryan Horsley of Red's Trading Post has a new blog, in addition to the new website of the store itself. I've already put Red's website in my list of links under 'websites.' Now, I will add Ryan's blog under the category of 'blogs.' Good!

Robb Allen posts a doozy today that's got my blood boiling. Take a look at this item on infringement of Constitutional rights!

Say Uncle has an interesting read on his, shall we say, 'less-than-pleasant' experience at the Knox County Sheriff's Office.

The Ninth Stage says 'STOP IT!' Go take a look at a good post!

Islamic Danger to Americans has a nifty item on Barack Obama--and the joke may not be as funny as you think!