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Cops: Suspect Says He Shot (Philadelphia) Officer In Name Of Islam :: 01/08/2016
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Authorities say a Philadelphia police officer is recovering after he was shot several times during an ambush late Thursday night in West Philadelphia.
Law Prof: 'New ATF Guidance on Gun Sales is Legally Meaningless' :: 01/08/2016
Many gun owners have asked us what the likely effects of President Obama’s recently announced executive actions will be, and because we’re not lawyers, we’ve been reluctant to forecast the outcomes of the president’s initiatives and tearful press conference.
Legislation Forcing D.C. to Recognize All Concealed Carry Permits to Be Introduced in Congress :: 01/08/2016
Congressman David Schweikert (R - Ariz.) plans to introduce legislation Thursday that if passed will require Washington D.C., an area that functions as a ward of the federal government, to recognize and honor concealed carry permits from all 50 states.
Question of the Day: Is Having a Gun like 'Bringing a Time Bomb Into Your House'? :: 01/08/2016
The most awkward moment in the CNN “Guns in America” town hall last night: when the President of the United States tried to segue from commiserating with an unarmed woman who was raped in her own home to the “fact” that a gun in the home is more likely to lead to tragedy (an accident or suicide) than be deployed to defend innocent life.
Someone Please Tell 'The View' That Automatic Weapons Are Already Heavily Regulated :: 01/08/2016
Yesterday Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) stopped by The View, where the issue of gun control was bound to come up during the roundtable discussion. Sen. Paul aptly noted that Second Amendment supporters and gun owners aren’t opposed to background checks–Rand admitted that he doesn’t object to them.
This is What Happens to A Disarmed Populace: German Police Powerless Against "Coordinated Sex Assaults" :: 01/08/2016
pri.org reports that “Police in the German city of Cologne have admitted they ‘could not cope’ with the sheer number of coordinated sexual assaults and robberies taking place on New Year’s Eve, according to an internal police report. The report has come after a week of shock and outrage in Germany over the scale of the attacks, which also took place on a smaller scale in other cities.” Let’s put a number on that, shall we . . .
Trump Promises To Make Ending Gun Free Zones A Priority If Elected :: 01/08/2016
Lefty Washington Post blogger Greg Sargent heard Donald Trump’s latest proposal on gun rights last night, and promptly had an aneurysm:
You might be a hoplophobe . . . :: 01/08/2016
I don’t like horror movies. There is nothing attractive about sitting and waiting for the monster to jump out of the dark screen at me, even though the fear is irrational. Hoplophobes are people who have an irrational fear of firearms. What is it like for them as they wait for their monster to attack, and can they be helped?
Background checks won't halt shootings :: 01/07/2016
In their final months in office, presidents typically focus on building a legacy. One way President Obama is doing that is by tightening federal gun laws. While wiping back tears in a Tuesday speech from the White House, he announced several executive actions he claimed would reduce gun crimes, in particular, the kinds of mass shootings seen in San Bernardino on Dec. 2.
DRGO: New York Times Attempts to Revive the Viral Theory of Gun Control :: 01/07/2016
Pity the poor New York Times. Like most of the so called mainstream media, their ad revenue and readership have been declining for years. They must know that their extreme leftward bias has accelerated this death dive, yet they strive to spew propaganda all the way down.
Even with strict gun control, New Yorkers hope more is done :: 01/07/2016
Although New York is already known for its strong gun laws, some are hoping President Barack Obama’s plans to strengthen gun control throughout the nation will help keep the state out of violence’s way.
Fox panel gets real about gun-grab: When ISIS comes to US, I won't be on my knees with my head down :: 01/07/2016
The National Rifle Association has one enemy — the Democratic Party.
Missaukee Gun Dealer, Clare County Sheriff React To President's Gun Control Reform :: 01/07/2016
The new plan is getting mixed reviews across the country...including here in Northern Michigan.
Obama and guns: Eleven false or misleading claims from the president's remarks this week :: 01/07/2016
With tears in his eyes, President Obama pulled out all the stops in pushing his new executive orders on gun control this week. A Washington Post headline exclaimed, "President Obama’s amazingly emotional speech on gun control.” But the president also tried to appeal to people’s minds with a barrage of factual claims.
PA Congressman Scott Perry introduces Second Amendment Defense Act :: 01/07/2016
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-4) introduced a bill this week that would prohibit the President from enacting his proposed executive action as it relates to gun control. Specifically, the Second Amendment Defense Act disallows the Executive branch from unilaterally taking action to create more restrictive regulations on law-abiding gun owners.
The Constitution, the President and Guns :: 01/07/2016
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." -- Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Trump on the 2nd Amendment :: 01/07/2016
Milford, NH -(Ammoland.com)- Many of our members and friends have asked us to report on Presidential Candidate Donald Trump.
Cornyn respond to president's executive action restricting Second Amendment rights :: 01/06/2016
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s announcement that he will circumvent Congress and take executive action to restrict the constitutional rights of the American people:
CPRC: "Do Background Checks on Private Gun Transfers help Stop Mass Public Shootings?" :: 01/06/2016
Today President Obama addressed the issue of mass public shootings and background checks. From the Fox News article today discussing our new study:
Desperate Democrats Turn to Gun-Control Theater :: 01/06/2016
President Obama’s latest push for new gun regulations is a distraction. It is a distraction designed for the news media and the low information voter. After all, President Obama merely has to whisper the words “mass murder” and the Democrat news media will parade a backdrop of bloody victims on a green screen.
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