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Kentucky: Guns at church event draws big crowd

July 13, 2009
Kentucky: Guns at church event draws big crowd - 3

A southwest Jefferson County church opened its doors to guns as the pastor makes a point about the Second Amendment to the Constitution.

At the New Bethel Church, Reverend Ken Pagano said the church is celebrating the independence and freedom provided by the constitution by raising awareness about being a safe and responsible gun owner.

Pagano said he felt he had a duty to teach that to his community and congregation. He decided to do so by allowing everyone to carry guns into the church.

"As a church, we're here for the community and also want to address community minded issues," Pagano said.

On Saturday, he open the sanctuary of the church to an "Open Carry Celebration."

For more, go to: http://www.wlky.com/news/19884976/detail.html

Related story:

-- Rights, self-defense, guns and a prayer; http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/28/rights-self-defense-guns-and-a-prayer/

Elsewhere:

-- Ohio: Citizens For Second Amendment receive proclamation; http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=36600

-- Ohio: Concealed carry five years later: Why it works; http://www.limaohio.com/articles/carry-38789-concealed-law.html

-- Arizona: Lawmakers tackle flurry of bills; http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2009/06/30/20090630bills0630.html

-- Arizona: Ariz. lawmakers OK guns in parking lots bill; http://www.kswt.com/Global/story.asp?S=10615396&nav=menu613_2_6

-- Arizona: Arizona moves to allow concealed guns in bars; http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/28/AR2009062800825.html

-- Michigan: Gun rights supporters pair weekend family picnic with weaponry; http://michiganmessenger.com/21870/gun-rights-supporters-pair-weekend-picnic-with-weaponry

-- Michigan: Camp opposes tighter gun regulation; http://ourmidland.com/articles/2009/06/26/local_news/doc4a45829424c28615413419.txt

-- MIchigan: Gun ban fears spark bullet shortage; http://www.heraldpalladium.com/articles/2009/06/26/features/603689.txt

-- New York: Dirks: Readers don't want gun rights curbed; http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090630/SPORTS/906300326/-1/SITEMAP

-- Massachusetts: Open Season: Where there's smoke, there's a firearm bill; http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090628/SPORTS/906280369

-- North Carolina: Republican Women's Club talks gun rights; http://www2.statesville.com/content/2009/jun/27/republican-womens-club-talks-gun-rights/

-- New Jersey: Brady Campaign Praises New Jersey Gun Trafficking Law; http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/opinion-brady-campaign-praises-new-jersey-gun-trafficking-law-r-1246033245

-- Wisconsin: Proposed law to protect defense of home; http://wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2009/06/29/Proposed-law-to-protect-defense-of-home

-- Washington: CCRKBA warns about Seattle mayor’s gun agenda; http://www.personalliberty.com/news/ccrkba-warns-about-seattle-mayors-gun-agenda-19239461/

-- Colorado: Second Amendment includes parks, too; http://durangoherald.com/sections/Opinion/letters_to_the_editor/2009/06/24/Second_Amendment_includes_parks_too/

-- Oregon: Bride Of Brady Bill Passes Oregon Subcommittee; http://www.ammoland.com/2009/06/23/bride-of-brady-bill-passes-oregon-subcommittee/

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from Big O wrote 35 weeks 2 days ago

Nice to see at least once church is "with" us.

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from bullridingbamaboy wrote 35 weeks 2 days ago

Sweet,glad to hear some pastors believe in old school values,two thumbs up for Brother Pagano.It's sad to say even church these days have become sugar coated,not all but most.Like I say this is the land of the offended not free.

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from Kody wrote 34 weeks 1 day ago

Man, only in America. That is a great story, I love it! The polishing cloth and gun oil was out the night before that event. I bet more of the congregation than usual stuck around after the sermon to show off their favorite firearm.

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from Big O wrote 35 weeks 2 days ago

Nice to see at least once church is "with" us.

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from bullridingbamaboy wrote 35 weeks 2 days ago

Sweet,glad to hear some pastors believe in old school values,two thumbs up for Brother Pagano.It's sad to say even church these days have become sugar coated,not all but most.Like I say this is the land of the offended not free.

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from Kody wrote 34 weeks 1 day ago

Man, only in America. That is a great story, I love it! The polishing cloth and gun oil was out the night before that event. I bet more of the congregation than usual stuck around after the sermon to show off their favorite firearm.

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