House GOP Shuts Down Nancy Pelosi’s Efforts to Force Gun Control Vote
On December 10, the House GOP shut down Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA-12) efforts to force a vote to add the no-fly list to background checks.
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Washington Post: Gun Laws Would Not Have Prevented Recent Mass Shootings
The Washington Post’s fact checker took a look at recent mass shootings and concluded there is no evidence that stronger gun laws would have prevented any of them.
New Republic Magazine: Ban All Gun Ownership — Even for Police
On December 10, New Republic issued a call to ban the ownership of any gun—be it a single-action revolver, a muzzle loader, or an AR-15—and they suggested this ban should include police officers as well.
Police Chief: ‘Revolution’ Coming if Obama Tries to Disarm American People
Hughes Springs Police Chief Randy Kennedy is warning President Obama that any attempt to disarm the American people will result in “revolution.”
Sens. Shelby, Sessions Chastise AG Lynch for Focus on Political Correctness
Alabama’s senior and junior senators took Attorney General Loretta Lynch to task this week for saying her “greatest fear” following the San Bernardino Islamic terrorist attacks is of anti-Muslim backlash.
AP: Executive Action Imminent To Expand Background Checks For Gun-Buyers
Presidential “Executive Action” expanding background checks on gun-buyers is imminent, according to a Dec. 10 Associated Press repo
White House: ‘Tragic’ That Americans Buy More Guns After Mass Shootings
“It’s tragic that in the immediate aftermath of a series of high profile mass shootings that people feel like they have to go out an purchase a gun,” White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said during a press briefing with reporters today.
Responsible Gun Ownership Is Not Only a Right but a Duty of Citizenship
It has been said time and again, but it bears repeating: about the only thing that restrictive gun laws have done in our country is prevent the good guys from defending themselves when bad guys attack. This maxim applies directly to the San Bernardino, California, situation, an immense tragedy in which fourteen innocent people were gunned down by a married couple with Islamic extremist allegiances.
Boston Globe: If People On No-Fly List Are So Dangerous, Why Aren’t They Under Arrest?
On December 8, the Boston Globe asked why the individuals on the no-fly list are anything other than under arrest if they pose such a danger to public safety?
Gun Control Via No-Fly List Distracts from California’s Failed Laws
As President Obama and Democrats in the House and Senate push a no-fly list recently rejected by The Washington Post and berated as unconstitutional by the Los Angeles Times, one thing is certain: the push comes at a time that conveniently distracts attention from the failure of Democrat-sponsored gun controls in California.
Enrique Marquez to Be Indicted for San Bernardino Terror
Law enforcement authorities are expected “to indict” 24-year-old Enrique Marquez for allegedly buying the AR-15s that were used by Syed Farook and Tashfeen Malik in the December 2 San Bernardino attack.
SF Chronicle Columnist: Dems Want to Destroy NRA More Than Islamic State
On December 8, the San Francisco Chronicle published a column in which syndicated columnist Ruben Navarette Jr. suggested Democrats are more motivated to destroy the NRA than to wipe out ISIS.
Kurt Russell: ‘Absolutely Insane’ to Think Gun Control Will Change Terrorists
In recent interview with Jeffrey Wells, acting legend Kurt Russell responded to questions on the San Bernardino attacks by saying it’s “absolutely insane” to “think gun control will change terrorists’ point of view.”
WATCH: Julianne Moore, Jennifer Aniston, and Amy Schumer Make Video-Selfie Gun Control Ad with Obama
Julianne Moore, Jennifer Aniston, Amy Schumer, and other Hollywood celebrities joined President Obama in a post-San Bernardino gun control video produced by Everytown for Gun Safety.
424 Mass Shooting ‘Casualties’ in U.S. Since Obama Took Office, 508 Such ‘Casualties’ in France During Past Year Alone
On December 9 conservative talk radio host Laura Ingram tweeted a quote from John Lott showing that there have been 424 mass shooting “casualties” in the U.S. since Obama took office, but 508 such casualties in heavily gun-controlled France in the past year alone.
Gun Sales–Especially AR-15s–Skyrocket Amid Democrat Gun Control Push
Gun sales are skyrocketing from California to Green Bay and beyond following the San Bernardino terror attacks and President Obama’s subsequent calls for more gun controls on law-abiding citizens.
Taya Kyle Wins $500,000 for Military Families at American Sniper Shootout
On December 5 Taya Kyle—widow of late sniper Chris Kyle, aka, ‘American Sniper,’—won $500,000 for the families of first responders and military personnel at the American Sniper Shootout.
2nd Amendment in Action: Armed Driver Stops Attempted Mass Shooting
In light of the Democrat-sponsored gun control following the San Bernardino attack, it is crucial to remember the important role armed citizens play in keeping themselves and others safe.
Clarence Thomas Dissents from SCOTUS Skipping ‘Assault Weapons’ Case
When the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) refused to hear a case challenging an “assault weapons” ban in a Chicago suburb on December 7, Justice Clarence Thomas dissented and revealed his belief that court “precedents”‘ would have shown AR-15s—and similar rifles—are protected by the Second Amendment.
Reporter: Ted Strickland ‘Too Busy Fundraising’ to Discuss Gun Control
Stephen Koff, Washington Bureau Chief for the Cleveland Plain Dealer has been trying to interview Democrat Senate candidate Ted Strickland about his views on gun control in light of the terrorist attack in San Bernardino.
In 2014, New York Times Described No-Fly List as ‘a Violation of Basic Rights’
On April 18, 2014, the New York Times published a scathing editorial on the no-fly list, describing it as “a violation of basic rights” and a list unsuitable for a “democratic society premised on due process.”
NY Sheriff Urges Concealed Permit Holders to Carry ‘at All Times’ to Fight Terrorism
A New York sheriff, David Cole is calling on concealed permit holders in his county to carry a gun “at all times” to help fight terrorism.
Range Owner Training Pastors To Shoot, Carry Guns
Placerville, CA gun range owner Geof Peabody is training pastors and church security teams to shoot and carry guns for their own safety and the safety of congregants.
Retirement Investors Urged To Cut Ties With Gun Makers As Gun Stocks Soar
As gun stocks soar–returning approximately 7 percent on Monday alone–anti-gun groups are urging retirement investors to make sure their 401(k) does not invest in firearm manufacturers.
Rep. Steve Israel: Democrats Will ‘Shame’ GOP into Passing Gun Control
On December 7, Steve Israel (D-NY-3) said Democrats have various tools they can use to “force and even shame” the GOP into bending the knee on gun control in the wake of the San Bernardino terror attacks.
