NYT: Concealed Carry Self-Defense Stories A ‘Myth’
On October 26 The New York Times ran an editorial suggesting the idea that average Americans make the country safer by getting a concealed carry permit is a “myth.”
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Obama Adviser: Time for National Standards for Gun Laws
In the lead-up to President Obama’s October 27 speech to police chiefs gathered in Chicago, an unnamed Obama adviser says the President will emphasize national standards for gun laws.
Police Chief Association Drops Push for Longer Prison Sentences, Keeps Gun Control Agenda
On October 26, the International Association of Chiefs of Police met in Chicago for their annual conference where they dropped their push for longer prison sentences and refocused their attention on passing more gun control.
WaPo: Gun Lobby Doesn’t Mention .0002266% of Concealed Permit Holders Accused of ‘Mass Shootings’
On October 26 Washington Post columnist Christopher Ingraham took on the contention that more concealed carry permit holders equals less crime by pointing out that 29 concealed permit holders have allegedly carried out “29 mass shootings since 2007.” Since there
MCM Comic Con: ‘Fake Guns’ Confiscated, BB Guns Allowed ‘With a License’
Over the weekend “fake guns” and “decommissioned guns” were confiscated at London’s MCM Comic Con, but “BB guns” were allowed if they were held by someone with a license to possess such an air gun.
Amy Schumer Wonders Why Gunman Picked Her Movie in Gun Control ‘Crusade’ Presser
During an October 25 presser, actress Amy Schumer said she has no idea why alleged Lafayette theater gunman John Russell Houser chose to murder two people during her movie Trainwreck.
Poll: 2 Out of 3 Americans Say Focus On Mental Health, Not Gun Control
After a week of polls showing the American people reacted to the Umpqua Community College (UCC) shooting with stronger support for gun rights than gun control, a Washington Post-ABC News poll released October 26 shows that an overwhelming majority of Americans also believe Congressional focus ought to be on fixing our mental health system instead of talking about more gun laws.
Ted Cruz: U.S. Is One Liberal Justice Away from End of Gun Rights
On October 23, Senator and Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz observed that the U.S. is one liberal Supreme Court justice away from going after the individual right to keep and bear arms with the intent of hampering, if not abolishing, the exercise of that right.
Concealed Permit Holders Offered a Discount After Restaurant Is Robbed
On October 24, Indianapolis Cajun restaurant Papa Roux was robbed for the first time ever, and owner Art Bouvier responded by announcing a discount price for concealed carry permit holders in order to attract armed, law-abiding citizens to the restaurant.
California Sheriffs Sue To Stop ‘High Capacity’ Magazine Ban
Thirty sheriffs across the state of California are joining with the California Rifle and Pistol Association in a suit claiming Los Angeles’s recently instituted “high capacity” magazine ban “violates state regulations.”
Gun Control Filmmakers Offer Free Admission to ‘Card Carrying’ NRA Members
When the pro-gun control film “Armor of Light” opens on October 30, it will do so with the caveat that “card-carrying” members of the NRA get in free.
Ben Carson: Govt Finds It ‘Much More Difficult to Dominate People Who Are Armed’
On the October 25 airing of Meet the Press, Republican presidential hopeful Ben Carson stressed the important role an armed citizenry plays in preventing tyranny, saying, the government finds it “much more difficult to dominate people who are armed.”
PEW: Annual Firearm-Related Homicides Down Nearly 50 Percent from 20 Years Ago
On October 21, Pew Research Center released findings that show the annual rate of firearm-related homicides in America declined by nearly 50 percent between 1993 and 2013.
Police: Burglar Strips Naked, Gets In Bed With Couple, Dodges Bullets While Fleeing
On October 22 police said a burglar in Portland, Oregon, stripped naked, climbed in bed with a sleeping couple, then pulled up his pants and ran down the street dodging bullets as the homeowner gave chase while shooting at the suspect with a handgun.
Spike Lee Says Rahm Emanuel Bullied Him over Film’s Portrayal of Chicago Gun Violence
In an interview with Chicago magazine, director Spike Lee described Chicago Mayor and former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel as a “bully” over the mayor’s alleged attempts to censor an upcoming film about Chicago’s gun violence and black-on-black crime.
Poll: More Concealed Carry Equals Less Crime
A Gallup poll released on October 20 shows that a majority of Americans believe more concealed carry equals less crime.
Rep Introduces ‘Hearing Protection Act’ to Streamline Purchase of Firearm Suppressors
On October 22 Representative Matt Salmon (R-AZ-5) announced the Hearing Protection Act (HPA), a bill aimed at removing suppressors from National Firearms Act oversight so Americans can more easily acquire them for hearing protection while target shooting or hunting.
I’m A Liberal, But Guns Are Awesome
I recently visited a gun range, and shot at things with not one, but two handguns. I’m told my aim was quite good for a rookie, but you can watch the video and decide for yourself. PS: I’m a liberal.
Polls: NRA Favorable Rating Leads Hillary Clinton’s by Double Digits
An October 22 Gallup poll reveals the NRA’s favorable rating is 58 percent, while an aggregation of polls shows that Democrat presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton’s favorable rating is about 42 percent.
Poll Shows NRA Far More Popular Than Obama or Clinton
Gallup’s latest poll finds the much-demonized National Rifle Association with far higher approval ratings than two of its most prominent assailants: President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. The NRA had a 58 percent approval rating, far higher than Obama’s 45 percent or Clinton’s 41 percent.
Dave Kopel: 2nd Circuit Defied SCOTUS to Uphold ‘Assault Weapon’ Bans
Independence Institute’s Dave Kopel explained that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit defied the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in handing down a verdict upholding “assault weapons” bans in New York and Connecticut.
El Rancho High School Locked Down Over Shooting Threat
Pico Rivera’s El Rancho High School was placed on lockdown Wednesday over threats that suggested a student might plan to start shooting at school.
Italian Mayor Offers ‘Gun Bonus’ To Aid Honest Citizens’ Self-Defence Against ‘Delinquents’
The mayor of a northern Italian town has promised to help citizens buy firearms with a €250 ‘gun bonus’ – about 30 per cent of the price of a small pistol. Gianluca Buonanno, who is the Northern League mayor of Borgosesia,
Poll: Gun Control Tramples Gun Rights with Loss of White Majority
A CNN/ORC poll released on October 21 shows that more Americans oppose gun control than support it thanks to the bulwark for the Second Amendment that exists in the population’s white majority.
Washington Post: Number of Guns Owned Doubled over 20 Years
On October 21, the Washington Post reported their estimate that the number of guns owned in America has doubled in the last 20 years.
