Second Amendment News Roundup for 6/1/09

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

David Codrea exposes the myths of gun control by pointing to Chicago's latest shooting sprees, and he notes that gun control hasn't done a thing to stop these shootings.

Kurt Hofmann points out to Defense Secretary Gates that gun owners are way ahead of him on 'getting tough' if diplomacy fails.

Nicki provides MUST-read commentary on BO's decision to let slide the voter intimidation tactics at the polls by the Black Panthers.

Western Rifle Shooters Association blogs on the notion suggested by some that a revolution is brewing in Britain.

Mike Vanderboegh provides info concerning the shooter of Tiller the Baby Killer and says that the present circumstances are like going back to 1995 at the height of Clinton's assault on personal liberties. A good read.

Mike also posts the full text of a speech he gave a few years ago that you absolutely must read. Don't miss this one!

Armed Citizen has a Chuck Norris article entitled, 'Outlawing Opinion.' Another fine read.

Billy Beck hands us the scoop on the intensification of the struggle between collectivists and their opposition among the citizenry, which Beck contends will lead to war.

Tam says that there were some ammo scalpers at the gun show over the weekend.

Say Uncle has the latest news on the former pro-gun Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Hillary Clinton's replacement in the Senate.

Ride Fast and Shoot Straight reports that 2 extremely anti-gun bills come up before the California legislature this week.

Traction Control has important, breaking news concerning the upcoming Gun Bloggers Rendezvous in Reno in September.

Brigid, as always, provides an excellent read, this one entitled, 'True Grit.' And I fully relate and agree with the sentiments!

From Free in Idaho: 'The American Racism Charade.'

From Rev. Kharma: 'A Tough Week, or, Obie Charms the World Once More.'

Texas Fred is mad as fire at the latest actions of 'Bamey' and Holder. Take a look to see why.

Days of our Trailers says that with Obama, we are now 'paying it backward.'

From Insight on Freedom: 'Obama, Christian Zionists, Israel, Palestinians, Iran, Decades of War in the Middle East.'

The Rustmeister has a special message to those who wish to create yet another government-protected special class of citizens, a message which he entitles, 'Dear Gay People.'

Pax Parabellum posts a good roundup on various issues in a segment he calls, 'Random Shots.' Take a look.

The Wandering Minstrel provides his range report from Sunday.

Mindful Musings shares with us his latest activity regarding 'self-reliance.'

Sebastian says that over the weekend reports came from several areas of the country that concealed carry permit applications are way up.

Mike McCarville reports that U.S. Senator Tom Coburn will be seeking reelection after all. Good. He is a good friend to gun rights and limited government.