Firearms Owners Against Crime
Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
DC: Entrenched Gun Control, Elevated Gun Crime :: 08/07/2015
When the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overturned Washington DC’s draconian gun ban in District of Columbia v. Heller (2008), one could not be blamed for thinking the pillars of gun control could crumble and the liberties protected by the 2nd Amendment would flourish.
D.C. residents would feel safer if they could carry a concealed weapon :: 08/07/2015
The Aug. 3 Metro article “Struggling to feel safe in rising tide of violence” showed why D.C. residents need more freedom to carry a concealed weapon. As a Mississippian, I grew up feeling safe because I knew I could defend myself if my life was threatened.
Gun-confiscation fears lead to protest in northern Idaho :: 08/07/2015
BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- A group of residents in northern Idaho lined up outside a U.S. Navy veteran's house on Thursday to protest claims that federal officials are planning on confiscating the man's weapons.
Hillary's Supreme Court Would Wipe Out All Our Gains :: 08/07/2015
The mainstream media would never admit it, but the verdict is in on concealed carry. The nearly 25-year plummet in violent crime is in part the result of concealed carry, and the (always absurd) predictions of a “Wild West” mentality where permit holders go to guns over minor disagreements has never remotely materialized.
Our View: Military should revise 'gun-free' policies :: 08/07/2015
The common factor in all these attacks is that they were at “gun-free” sites. Policies that disarm the law-abiding and advertise the fact create easy targets for mass killers, but just an illusion of safety.
The Sharp Edge Of Australian Crime :: 08/07/2015
We at A1F Daily were a bit surprised when a feature of ours on the Australian gun buyback/confiscation of 1996 that took place in the wake of the Port Arthur Massacre made a media splash, inspiring more than its fair share of vitriol. Australian newspapers reported on the article, and even sites as big as Buzzfeed and Mashable featured hasty attempts at rebuttals.
Who's Packing In New York City? :: 08/07/2015
New York, N.Y. –-(Ammoland.com)- If ever there existed a testament to the need for universal concealed handgun license reciprocity, New York City is glaring proof of it.
America and guns: Why do so many stoke paranoia about firearms? :: 08/06/2015
My town, New York City, enforces rigid gun laws. Police refused to assign me a gun permit. The law doesn't even let me hold a fake gun on TV to demonstrate something.
Donald Trump Thinks You Should Be Able To Bring Guns Anywhere, Except His Own Hotels :: 08/06/2015
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump regularly calls for getting rid of gun-free zones. However, if the real estate magnate is to succeed in his quest, he’ll have to start with places like Trump-branded hotels and golf courses.
Marine Arrested For Accidental Gun Possession in D.C., David Gregory Still On The Loose :: 08/06/2015
A Marine assigned to the office Republican Congressman Duncan Hunter was arrested in Washington D.C. this week when a handgun was found in his car. Here are the details:
More guns, less guns? Let's talk about public safety :: 08/06/2015
The last time I went to the movies was on July 28 at Regal Cinema Opry Mills. A colleague and I had tickets to see "Cast Party," a revue of podcasts performed on a New York stage and simulcast live into theaters across the nation.
Officials reviewing video of officer pulling gun on man recording him :: 08/06/2015
Police in Rohnert Park, California are reviewing an incident captured on camera of an officer unholstering his pistol after being filmed by a man on his cellphone from his yard.
Pennsylvania: Reading City Council President Pleads Guilty :: 08/06/2015
Reading City Council President Francisco Acosta plead guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery today.
Teton County sheriff endorses statewide permitless concealed carry :: 08/06/2015
Teton County Sheriff Tony Liford endorsed statewide permitless concealed carry Wednesday, saying government permission to hide guns does little to deter crime or shootings.
With Nincompoops in Charge Lawlessness Runs Wild :: 08/06/2015
Ft Collins, CO – (Ammoland.com)- When the incompetent occupy important positions:
Active Shooter in Antioch, TN Theater Reported Killed by Police :: 08/05/2015
“Police responded Wednesday to reports of an active shooter at the Carmike Hickory 8 movie theater complex in Antioch, Tennessee, a Nashville police supervisor said Wednesday.
Controversy over officer in Chattanooga shooting: Should Pentagon change policy? :: 08/05/2015
A senior officer who used his personal firearm to shoot back at the Chattanooga attacker is unlikely to face criminal charges. But what some see as a disconnect between a Pentagon investigation and what many call heroism points to the rapid shift on the ground at military installations.
Florida Rep. Greg Steube, R-Sarasota, files bill that would allow concealed weapons on college campuses :: 08/05/2015
State Rep. Greg Steube, R-Sarasota, on Monday filed a bill for the 2016 legislative session to allow concealed weapons on college campuses.
It's All About Response Time :: 08/05/2015
So there I was on the hillside, a term that over-dignifies the erosion gully I was working to turn into safe access to a fantastic beach. My mind was on finishing the ballast for the railroad tie I’d just put in to make what most people would call a step, but which I’d learned to refer to as a “human erosion mitigation device” because the volunteer project had to be about erosion in order to comply with certain regulations. But that’s a different story.
Question of the Day: Do Concealed Carry Permits Disarm the Poor? :: 08/05/2015
Among the People of the Gun, the necessity of a license to carry a concealed firearm is discussed with some frequency. Depending on the state, it may be called a Concealed Carry Weapons permit (CCW), a Concealed Handgun License (CHL), or something else (since my state, Ohio, calls it a CCW, I shall use that acronym throughout the rest of the article).
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