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ICYMI CDC Study Findings Show Americans with Guns Very Effective at Stopping Crime :: 04/19/2023
Washington, DC – Rember that time a report from 2013 commissioned by President Barack Obama, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found that the use of firearms for self-defense was and is a significant crime deterrent.
If Gun Control Is The Answer, Explain Savannah, GA :: 04/19/2023
For gun-control advocates, the only potential answer to our violent crime problem is gun control. In fact, to hear them say it, there’s nothing it can’t do. I’ve heard arguments about how it’ll not just solve racism but also economic disparity.
NSSF Honors Senator Steve Daines as Legislator of the Year :: 04/19/2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, proudly honored U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) as the 2022 NSSF Legislator of the Year for his determined commitment to protecting the firearm industry against attacks that threaten the lawful commerce of firearms in America and jeopardize the Constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. Additionally, his commitment to preserving the Constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners, hunting, public lands access and conservation set him apart as a leader in Congress.
Questions about Judges Integrity Surface in Illinois Gun Ban Case :: 04/19/2023
There have been new happenings in the Illinois gun ban case. As a reminder, On Jan. 10, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a law in Illinois that banned more than 170 semi-automatic firearms and certain magazine capacities. Four plaintiffs’ groups sued in federal court, alleging the law violates the 2nd Amendment right to “keep and bear arms.” Read more HERE.
Biden, mayors issue another call for gun control :: 04/18/2023
It’s no surprise that President Joe Biden wants gun control. It’s no surprise that he’s going to call for it every chance he gets. He just issued a call the other day, as a matter of fact.
Biden touts "commonsense reforms", but reality doesn't match his rhetoric :: 04/18/2023
Joe Biden repeated his call for a ban on so-called assault weapons and “high capacity” magazines over the weekend, pointing to the shootings in Louisville and Dadeville, Alabama as his justification for trying to criminalize possession of some of the most commonly-owned firearms in the country.
Please stop pretending kids have the answers on guns :: 04/18/2023
Ever since the horrific events of Parkland, we’ve seen countless stories about the youth’s involvement in gun control. Young people want to restrict guns and they’re tripping over themselves to tell anyone who will listen that they want to restrict them.
Writer assures us Democrats aren't coming for our guns :: 04/18/2023
We often argue that the endgame for gun control is near the total disarmament of the American population. Part of that involves taking guns from law-abiding citizens.
Why focusing on AR-15s for mass shootings is dumb :: 04/17/2023
In the wake of Louisville, we are once against finding ourselves having to talk about the AR-15. Once again, anti-gun forces are focusing on this particular rifle to advance their gun control agenda. In their minds, if we banned this gun, mass shootings will just…I don’t know, evaporate away.
God Bless FOAC Founder, Kim Stolfer :: 04/16/2023
Rest in Peace KimIt is with the deepest of sorrows that our organization must announce the death of our founder and President Emeritus, Kim Stolfer.
Obituary and Services for President Emeritus Kim Stolfer :: 04/16/2023
Trump vows to end the war on guns, but not the only speaker to wow the crowd at NRA :: 04/15/2023
Former president Donald Trump was raucously greeted to the NRA’s Annual Meetings in Indianapolis on Friday afternoon, with a standing ovation and loud cheers as he took to the stage at the Indianapolis Convention Center.
First "smart gun" actually hits market :: 04/14/2023
So-called smart guns are often heralded as the future of firearms. The media talks about them in glowing terms, all about how technology can prevent these guns from being used by unauthorized people such as kids or gun thieves.
There is something we can all do about mass shootings :: 04/14/2023
Over the last two weeks, we’ve seen two mass shootings. Much as I’d like to say it, this isn’t unusual. Such horrible events seem to happen in clusters, where we’ll go months with relative quiet, only to see a number of shootings in fairly quick succession.
The war on gun shops continues :: 04/14/2023
Efforts to denormalize and stigmatize gun ownership by pushing firearms retailers into the shadows are happening all across the country, including residents of a Connecticut town who object to a planned gun shop and a Louisiana parish that’s enacted new zoning restrictions on where stores can open.
Murphy sees "paradigm shift" for gun control :: 04/13/2023
Sen. Chris Murphy has been on the anti-gun warpath for years now. We all know how he feels about guns, gun control, and pro-gun groups. He’s long lamented the NRA’s supposed hold over the GOP–he’s convinced that his Republican colleagues are bought and paid for while his taking money from anti-gun groups is totally different–and talked at length about it.
Rasmussen: Mental Health Leads ‘Blame List’ for Mass Shootings, Not Guns :: 04/13/2023
A newly-released Rasmussen survey reveals that far more likely U.S. voters believe mental health “is more to blame for mass shootings in America” than access to firearms, while a smaller portion believes social media is to blame.
Sen. Ted Cruz fires back at NBA Coach Gregg Popovich :: 04/13/2023
Earlier this week, I wrote about San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich’s anti-gun tirade before his last game of the season. To say that the coach doesn’t really understand the topic is putting it mildly.
There's a Reason African American Gun Ownership is Rising :: 04/13/2023
Policymakers are confounded. A recent report by The Hill showed that African Americans are the most directly impacted by what they call “gun violence.” At the same time, firearm purchases by African Americans have risen steeply in recent years. Those two facts are not mutually exclusive and are linked in ways that gun control groups don’t want to admit.
Vox makes significant admission about mass shootings :: 04/13/2023
As we stand, the nation is currently reeling from the second of two recent mass shootings. Much of the coverage we see still revolves around events in Nashville and Louisville, and that’s not likely to change anytime soon.
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