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The Week in Weird (Sex Doll Rescue Edition)

By Tony DeconinckJan 22nd 2011 – 8:25AM
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Newspix/Rex/Rex USA

Have you ever used an inflatable sex toy as a lifesaving flotation device? Or worn a cologne that smelled like money? Or tried to put out a house fire by shooting a gun at it? Find out who has in this week's Weird News roundup. If you think you're really smart, you can jump ahead and take the Fark Weird News Quiz without...

Opinion: America Needs to Deal With Its Gun Culture

Jan 10th 2011 – 4:44PM

It's not for me to say and I don't doubt that the vast majority of the feedback I get to this will tell me as much, but the recent tragedy in Tucson, Ariz., has displayed to the world once again all that is best and all that is worst about the United States. The best was seen in the mechanics of one of the world's...

Arizona Suspect's Erratic Behavior Raises Questions About Gun Sales

By Lisa HolewaJan 9th 2011 – 3:35PM
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Jared Loughner's behavior was so disturbing, he was forced to withdraw from community college classes last fall, told he could return only with a mental health evaluation showing he "does not present a danger to himself or others." He tried to enlist in the Army in 2008 but was rejected as unqualified. And those who knew...

Prior to UT Shooting, Gun Rights Advocate John Lott Was Scheduled to Speak

By Steven HofferSep 28th 2010 – 1:27PM

(Sept. 28) -- As police authorities continue to investigate the frightening events involving an armed gunman that occurred this morning at the University of Texas, the Surge Desk has learned that University of Maryland researcher John Lott, a gun rights advocate and author of "More Guns, Less Crime," was scheduled to speak...

New Virginia Law Allows Concealed Weapons in Bars, Restaurants

By Kathryn YaoJul 1st 2010 – 1:05PM

Beginning today in Virginia, you will be able to find "shooters" of two types in bars across the state. That's because a new state law going into effect today lifts the ban on concealed weapons in restaurants serving alcohol. The catch is that those who choose to bring guns into such establishments are not allowed to...

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Illinois Concealed Carry Ruling: Gun Rights Group Files Appeal With U.S. Supreme Court

By Jen Sabella Feb 07th 2012 - 09:33AM

A gun rights group filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court Monday after a federal judge in Springfield defended Illinois' ban on concealed weapons.

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Dennis A. Henigan: How Many Second Amendment Cases Will the NRA Lose?

By Dennis A. Henigan Oct 06th 2011 - 01:55PM

For the NRA, it was not supposed to be this way.

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The NRA Knows Corruption. Just Ask Jack Abramoff.

By Josh Horwitz Oct 04th 2011 - 07:26AM

Earlier this month, the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence launched www.MeetTheNRA.org , a website that shines a light on the unsavory conduct of the 76 members of the National Rifle Association (NRA) Board of Directors.

Background on Second Amendment

The Second Amendment (Amendment II) to the United States Constitution is the part of the United States Bill of Rights that protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms.

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