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Gun week fires up supporters
Gun week in the Minnesota Legislature came and went, but the debate is far from over. A former law enforcement officer, now a senator, pledges to continue the fight against weakening gun freedoms.
Wednesday, February, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Gun week in the Minnesota Legislature came and went, but the debate is far from over. A former law enforcement officer, now a senator, pledges to continue the fight against weakening gun freedoms.
Wednesday, February, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Gun supporters say 'assault' rifles are like hunting rifles
So-called assault weapons are nothing more than fancy hunting rifles, gun supporters told a Minnesota House committee Wednesday. A federal ban on the guns that expired in 2004 did not work, Chris Rager of the National Rifle Association told the House public safety committee. “This firearms ban, it’s a failed policy.”
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
So-called assault weapons are nothing more than fancy hunting rifles, gun supporters told a Minnesota House committee Wednesday. A federal ban on the guns that expired in 2004 did not work, Chris Rager of the National Rifle Association told the House public safety committee. “This firearms ban, it’s a failed policy.”
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Obama: Americans need to push for gun violence solution
President Barack Obama says citizens must make their opinions heard on gun violence issues for change to be possible, and Monday he had the support of at least one member of an audience of law enforcement officials, lawmakers and local leaders on that point.
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
President Barack Obama says citizens must make their opinions heard on gun violence issues for change to be possible, and Monday he had the support of at least one member of an audience of law enforcement officials, lawmakers and local leaders on that point.
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Gun measures trigger debate: Will they reduce violence or take away rights?
On Wednesday, President Barack Obama made a call for gun control laws and outlined a plan to do so. The main points of his plan include: closing background check loopholes, banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, making schools safer and increasing access to mental health services.
Friday, January, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
On Wednesday, President Barack Obama made a call for gun control laws and outlined a plan to do so. The main points of his plan include: closing background check loopholes, banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, making schools safer and increasing access to mental health services.
Friday, January, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Response to recent gun letters
I read the two recent responses to my letter to the editor, “Don’t take your guns to town,” with much interest.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
I read the two recent responses to my letter to the editor, “Don’t take your guns to town,” with much interest.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
April is for budget; guns and marriage return in May
The Minnesota Legislature is famous for deciding major issues near the end of each year’s session. Expect 2013 to be no different.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Legislature is famous for deciding major issues near the end of each year’s session. Expect 2013 to be no different.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Base decisions on facts, not emotions in gun debate
Nearly everyone but felons would agree that felons should not be able to purchase guns.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Nearly everyone but felons would agree that felons should not be able to purchase guns.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Gun column shortchanges the truth
A recent piece by regular columnist DuWayne Paul, titled “Gun salesman of the year: Barack Obama,” shortchanges both history and truth.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
A recent piece by regular columnist DuWayne Paul, titled “Gun salesman of the year: Barack Obama,” shortchanges both history and truth.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Gun safety laws should be promoted
Whenever there is a mass murder, the answer from the NRA is more guns. Does the NRA realize how stupid this sounds?
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Whenever there is a mass murder, the answer from the NRA is more guns. Does the NRA realize how stupid this sounds?
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Stolen guns, drugs found in bust
Stolen guns and marijuana were turned up in a drug bust in Osakis on January 28. According to the West Central Narcotics Task Force, a search warrant was issued at 11 West Main Street in Osakis, where officers recovered two stolen guns, marijuana, scales, packaging supplies and $2,310 in cash near the drugs.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Stolen guns and marijuana were turned up in a drug bust in Osakis on January 28. According to the West Central Narcotics Task Force, a search warrant was issued at 11 West Main Street in Osakis, where officers recovered two stolen guns, marijuana, scales, packaging supplies and $2,310 in cash near the drugs.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Column had different slant on guns
Hats off to DuWayne Paul for the great article in the January 30 Echo Press: “Gun salesman of the year: Barack Obama.”
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Hats off to DuWayne Paul for the great article in the January 30 Echo Press: “Gun salesman of the year: Barack Obama.”
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Gun control debate seems irresolvable
The highly contentious gun control debate seems irresolvable. However, as a lawful and moral society, we remain obliged to take responsibility for the consequences of our freedoms.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The highly contentious gun control debate seems irresolvable. However, as a lawful and moral society, we remain obliged to take responsibility for the consequences of our freedoms.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Commentary - Gun manufacturers worry about profits
Gun control doesn’t work. It’s not because of the background checks. It’s not because of a person’s mental state. It comes down to three groups: hunters, target shooters and gun manufacturers.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Gun control doesn’t work. It’s not because of the background checks. It’s not because of a person’s mental state. It comes down to three groups: hunters, target shooters and gun manufacturers.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Responsible gun use education needed
Our State Senator, Torrey Westrom, continues to foster an irrational fear about losing our Second Amendment rights (4-17-2013 letter to the editor), but fails to take leadership and address how we might counter gun violence and work toward promoting a safer community and state.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Our State Senator, Torrey Westrom, continues to foster an irrational fear about losing our Second Amendment rights (4-17-2013 letter to the editor), but fails to take leadership and address how we might counter gun violence and work toward promoting a safer community and state.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Second Amendment applies to people, not just militia; vote no to gun control
History has shown that crime is higher in areas where laws against guns are in effect.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
History has shown that crime is higher in areas where laws against guns are in effect.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Sheriff will not enforce any new gun laws
Interestingly, yet not widely known, we have a brave individual among us Minnesotans in that of Pine County Sheriff Robin Cole. Sheriff Cole announced to the press that he, in his capacity as sheriff of Pine County, will not enforce any new gun bans in his jurisdiction.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Interestingly, yet not widely known, we have a brave individual among us Minnesotans in that of Pine County Sheriff Robin Cole. Sheriff Cole announced to the press that he, in his capacity as sheriff of Pine County, will not enforce any new gun bans in his jurisdiction.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Legislative Notebook: New gun bill would do less than earlier bills
The author of a new gun bill says she wrote it as a compromise, but those who already have related bills are not buying it.
Thursday, March, 07, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
The author of a new gun bill says she wrote it as a compromise, but those who already have related bills are not buying it.
Thursday, March, 07, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Column - More guns are not the answer
I want to thank all of the readers who responded to my recent column about assault weapons. Some e-mail messages and letters were written in wholehearted agreement. Others were downright nasty and, as is so typical, mostly unsigned.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
I want to thank all of the readers who responded to my recent column about assault weapons. Some e-mail messages and letters were written in wholehearted agreement. Others were downright nasty and, as is so typical, mostly unsigned.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Law should limit capacity of guns
I am a “hunter” and have been for over 50 years, which leads me to this observation and also some questions.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
I am a “hunter” and have been for over 50 years, which leads me to this observation and also some questions.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - No more gun control, plain and simple
As a former sheriff and current state senator, I was sworn to uphold the Constitution of the State of Minnesota and the United States. I take this oath seriously. Unfortunately, it is apparent that some do not.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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As a former sheriff and current state senator, I was sworn to uphold the Constitution of the State of Minnesota and the United States. I take this oath seriously. Unfortunately, it is apparent that some do not.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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