It's time for a hard look in the mirror and the application of intellectual honesty. Given the recent shooting of a 13 year old boy who was holding a toy gun, as well as other instances, we need to ask ourselves, does modern police training teach officers to instinctively shoot anyone holding a gun, regardless of intent?

In our Slave State News we found a 500 page book to help explain NJ Gun Laws and we consider the gestapo tactics on display in Washington D.C. Our Student of the Week asks for advice regarding being a CCW permit holder when pulled over by the police.

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