Firearms Owners Against Crime
Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
FICG On Behalf of FOAC Files Letter In Response To Strattanville Borough's Proposed Illegal Firearm Ordinance :: 07/29/2017
Yesterday, it was reported by Reporter Scott Shindledecker of ExploreClarion.com that Strattanville Borough was considering enacting an ordinance prohibiting the discharge of firearms in the borough.
Mexican Self-Defense Groups Spread amid Worsening Cartel Violence :: 07/29/2017
As security conditions in Mexico continue to spiral out of control, the country has seen the rise of average citizens taking arms against the drug cartels that are responsible for most of the violence in the country.
Joe Manchin (WV Senator) received donations from law firm pushing for gun control :: 07/28/2017
The law firm Paul, Weiss, long known for their questionable tactics in defending terrorists, donated to Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, quarterly campaign filings show.
New Philadelphia committee takes multi-faceted approach to gun violence :: 07/28/2017
Philadelphia officials announced Wednesday the formation of a new committee determined to stem the tide of gun violence in the city, which is at the highest level it’s been in five years. On Wednesday, the city tallied 177 homicides, a 16 percent uptick from last year, prompting the newly-formed Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to try to attack the problem from multiple angles.
Poll Shocker: "Overwhelming" Support for More Background Checks is Actually Rather Underwhelming :: 07/28/2017
Lacking evidence that gun control restrictions reduce crime or enhance public safety, proponents of such measures seek to justify them by misleading messages, misciting statistics, or pointing to a “groundswell” of popular support, alleging that an overwhelming majority of the general public/gun owners/NRA members/Green Party voters support whatever new restriction it is that’s being proposed.
Report: ATF discloses inspection for store where Orlando shooter bought guns :: 07/28/2017
The federal government disclosed the official inspection report for the store where the Orlando shooter bought his guns before the June 12, 2016 massacre at Pulse nightclub.
Two mayors, champions of gun control, indicted on corruption charges :: 07/28/2017
Two Pennsylvania city leaders — a current and former member of gun control group Mayors Against Illegal Guns — have been charged with violations of federal public corruption laws.
A huge week for guns: A federal circuit court has done what the Supreme Court would not :: 07/27/2017
Can government deny Americans one of our most important rights, specifically protected by the Constitution’s Bill of Rights, unless we can prove that we really, really need and deserve it? Thankfully, a federal appeals court has ruled in favor of our rights and against government overreach.
Bill would expand antique firearms definitions nationwide :: 07/27/2017
A Senate measure would change the federal definition of an antique firearm from one made before 1899 to one that is 100 years old.
Keeping Up The Pressure :: 07/27/2017
It’s an encouraging sign of progress that when it comes to the issue of firearms in America, the pro-freedom viewpoint establishes the terms of the debate.
Anti-Gunners: Everytown says canceled Jamey Johnson concert a win for gun control :: 07/26/2017
While the country artist himself isn’t talking, the fracas over security at a venue in that lead to a scratched concert has drawn acclaim from advocates in favor of stronger gun laws.
England: Brits Vs. Guns :: 07/26/2017
Will a society that has long turned its back on armed self-defense ever be able to find its way back? For a while after Sept. 11, 2001, a hideous question would flit uninvited across the back of my mind. “If they can do that,” I would wonder, “what can’t they do?”
Firearm industry reacts to high-profile 'smart gun' hack :: 07/26/2017
In the wake of a recent article highlighting several recently exposed security shortcomings in the German Armatix iP1 pistol, the trade organization for the firearms industry weighed in.
GOP senator caught blasting Trump, mocking lawmaker for duel challenge :: 07/26/2017
Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine took some heat Tuesday when a hot mic captured her tearing into President Trump and basting a fellow lawmaker for challenging her to a duel.
Group seeks criminal charges against 'animal terrorism' that led to suicide of Spanish huntress :: 07/26/2017
A Spanish hunting organization is pushing for criminal charges against the “animal terrorism” that drove huntress and social media celeb Melania Capitan to suicide, according to reports.
Another Gun-Control Fantasy Just to Make US Feel Better :: 07/25/2017
I remember watching Disney as a child. As an adult I find reality far more interesting and entertaining than fantasy. Not everyone feels that way. Today, lots of us ask for 144 character solutions. That is too bad. These faux answers might sooth our conscience, but they seldom work out well. For example, this week I read some crime reports where we disarmed the victims rather than the bad guys.
Appeals court blocks enforcement of District's strict concealed-carry law :: 07/25/2017
A federal appeals court on Tuesday blocked the District from enforcing strict limits on carrying concealed firearms in public, restrictions that police officials have said are necessary to promote public safety in the nation’s capital.
Fewer shootings, but more murders in Chicago as top cop calls for more gun laws :: 07/25/2017
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson on Monday said his department has recovered more than 5,000 firearms from city streets so far this year, yet the number of homicides has outpaced a historically violent 2016.
NYT Readers Get Upset When a Black Woman Gets a Gun :: 07/25/2017
Antonia Okafor is a black graduate student who carries a gun for self-defense and some of the New York Times readership is extremely bothered by it.
A 'Locked' Smart Gun Can Be Fired By Anyone With $15 Worth of Magnets :: 07/24/2017
For gun control advocates, a "smart" gun that only its owner can fire has promised an elusive ideal: If your phone or PC can remain locked until you prove your identity, why not your lethal weapon? Now, for the first time, a skilled hacker has taken a deep look into the security mechanisms of one leading example of those authenticated firearms. He's found that if smart guns are going to become a reality, they'll need to be smarter than this one.
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