Firearms Owners Against Crime
Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
Bill filed to prevent President from restricting family gun transfers :: 03/06/2016
Responding to President Obama’s efforts to improve the background check system, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer introduced legislation to “eliminate” the President’s authority to restrict firearm transfers among family members.
BREAKING: WV Senate Override's Gov Tomblin's Veto, Constitutional Carry is Law :: 03/05/2016
As we reported below, the West Virginia house yesterday overrode Democrat Governor Earl Ray Tomblin’s veto of a bill eliminating carry licenses for most Mountain Staters. This morning, the senate did their part to annoy the governor by a 23-11 margin.
OH, LOOK: The NY Times Editorial Board Is Lying To Their Readers Again :: 03/05/2016
The editorial board of the New York Times seems to have a simple mission: fabricate lies both blatant and bold in order to sell ideas to their readers that they couldn’t sell if they were honest. A recent op-ed, The Right to Sue the Gun Industry, is a perfect example of that sort of deception.
OK Lawmakers want changes to Stand Your Ground Law :: 03/05/2016
TULSA — State Senator Kevin Matthews says he would like to make changes to the Stand Your Ground Law. Matthews co-authored Senate Bill 1009 with State Representative Regina Goodwin, after at least two cases where they feel the law gave individuals too much power when they reported feeling threatened.
You need a gun for the same reason peace officers need guns :: 03/05/2016
President Obama recently achieved another headline with the soothing declaration, “I’m not going to take your guns.” That he is no fan of an armed citizenry; offered the same hollow assurance on retaining private health coverage; and approaches almost every promise with Pinocchio-like aplomb was ignored.
Carry Reciprocity Restored: NRA Scores Huge Victory Against Bloomberg's Anti-Gun Zealots in Virginia :: 03/04/2016
In December 2015 Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring, under direction from Democrat Governor Terry McAuliffe, unilaterally stripped long standing concealed carry reciprocity agreements between the Commonwealth and 25 other states, putting a number of Virginia residents in unnecessary danger.
Feds Lose "Hundreds" of Guns "Donated" to Cops :: 03/04/2016
“The federal government received a bipartisan bashing Wednesday for losing track of hundreds of guns and grenade launchers that were donated to police departments,” thehill.com reports.
GOP Debate: Rubio Criticizes Gun Control, Does Not Mention His Vote for 1999 Gun Ban :: 03/04/2016
Moreover, Rubio did not explain why he voted for such a ban if gun control is “not effective” against criminals to begin with.
GOP Debate: Trump Says No Restrictions on Second Amendment, Let the People Shoot Back :: 03/04/2016
Fox News host Bret Baier pointed out that Trump had voiced support for an “assault weapons” ban in 2000, and Trump responded by saying he does not support such a ban.
Regarding that pesky Well Regulated Militia" in the 2nd amendment, what exactly did it mean? :: 03/04/2016
Endless debate rages over exactly what the Framers meant by the term “well regulated Militia” in the 2nd Amendment.
Right to Bear Arms? Not at CPAC 2016 :: 03/04/2016
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — On Thursday afternoon, the head of the National Rifle Association gave a fiery speech to a room filled with the country’s most dedicated conservative activists.
Thailand: 3 suspected Chinese shot in robbery at Bangkok gun shop :: 03/04/2016
BANGKOK — Thai police said they arrested three men identified as Chinese citizens who were shot as they tried to rob a gun shop in Bangkok on Friday. A fourth suspect was arrested later.
The End of 'Reality-Based' Arguments Against Guns :: 03/04/2016
Back in the 90s, when everyone else was out participating in the greatest job market in history, I figured it would be a good idea to go to grad school to learn economics. While I was there, the department invited John Lott to present a working paper he and David Mustard authored, entitled, “Crime, Deterrence, and Right-to-Carry Concealed Handguns.”
West Virginia House Overrides Tomblin, State On Cusp Of Constitutional Carry :: 03/04/2016
West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin had long ago signaled that he would veto legislation that would make West Virginia a “constitutional carry” state where people over the age of 21 could carry a handgun either openly or concealed without a permit. Yesterday, he did just that.
What Did "Bear Arms" Mean in the Second Amendment? :: 03/04/2016
One of the many ways gun control advocates try to change the meaning to the Second Amendment is by twisting the definition of words and phrases. A common target is the phrase “bear arms,” which they claim is a military term only.
Anti-Gunners: Four Big Gun Rights Questions the Supreme Court May Have to Sort Out :: 03/03/2016
President Barack Obama met with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley in the Oval Office on Tuesday to discuss a contentious issue: his plans to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court.
Disorder in the Court :: 03/03/2016
Conservative Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has died. What was a five to four advantage on the High Court for proponents of the Second Amendment is now an even split, and Democrats, always itching to have their way, with “gun control” and a host of other “progressive” agenda items, see a great chance to reverse polarity.
DRGO: Gun Research: The Truth Is Already Out There :: 03/03/2016
The idea of addressing “gun violence” as a public health problem persists among a number of scientists whom I think should know better: many of my fellow physicians, led by some of our specialty organizations. Guns are not pathogens—it is how they are used that matters.
House Leadership Co-Sponsoring New Permitless Carry Bill :: 03/03/2016
BOISE • Another bill nixing the need for a concealed carry permit within city limits, this time with House GOP leadership support, was introduced on Wednesday.
Protecting the Second Amendment :: 03/03/2016
When I took my oath of office to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, that responsibility included the Second Amendment right to bear arms.
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