The Who’s Pete Townshend: ISIS Makes It ‘Very Important That We keep Our Ammunition Ready’
In an interview published by Rolling Stone on May 7th, the Who’s Pete Townshend said ‘it’s very important that we keep our ammunition ready.”
2nd Amendment
Firefighters with Concealed Carry Permits Stop Would-Be Mass Shooting
On May 5, two firefighters with concealed carry permits stopped a man allegedly attempting to shoot kids and firemen at the fire station.
3D-Printed Gun Designer Sues Feds: ‘I Stand for Freedom’
On May 6, the Second Amendment Foundation filed a lawsuit against the federal government on behalf of Defense Distributed, the flagship company for 3D-printed gun designer Cody Wilson.
Recall Efforts Underway for Oregon Lawmakers Who Supported SB 941
On May 4, the Oregon House approved universal background check bill SB 941, thereby sending the measure to Governor Kate Brown’s (D) desk for a signature.
Everytown’s Study on ‘Unsecured Guns’ Includes Incidents Not Related to ‘Unsecured Guns’
On May 4, Everytown for Gun Safety released a study on children who find and shoot others with guns that are “unsecured” or improperly stored.
Moms Demand Draws Less Than 36 People to Protest NC Gun Rights Bill
On May 5, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America drew “nearly three dozen moms” in opposition to a gun rights bill being pushed by state Representative Jacqueline Schaffer (R-Charlotte).
Concealed Permit Holder Arrested, Frog-Marched from Stanley Cup Playoffs for Having Gun
On May 5 a St. Petersburg, Florida, man with a concealed carry permit was arrested for having his concealed-carry handgun on him and was frog-marched out of game one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
University of Colorado Student Allegedly Breaks into Home, Gets Shot and Killed
On Monday, a University of Colorado student, Roberto Zamora, allegedly walked through a neighborhood, yelling and beating on doors, then broke into a home, where he was shot and killed.
Country Singer Brantley Gilbert Gets 2nd Amendment Tattoo In Support Of Gun Rights
On May 5 country singer Brantley Gilbert posted a Facebook photo of his new tattoo and took his support of the Second Amendment “to another level.”
Fourteen Killers Who Proved Background Checks Will Not Work
On Wednesday, CNN reported that the guns Garland attackers Elton Simpson and Nadir Soofi used were “bought legally,” which means they were acquired through background checks.
CO Students Draw Criticism for Prom Photo with AR-15, Confederate Flag
On May 2 a group of students at Colorado’s Chapparal High School drew attention to themselves by posing for a prom pic while holding an AR-15 style rifle, a hunting rifle, and a Confederate flag.
Prince Debuts Gun Control Lyrics Ahead of Baltimore ‘Rally 4 Peace’
Prince will play a surprise Mother’s Day concert at Baltimore’s Royal Farms Arena as part of his “Rally 4 Peace” event, the singer announced Tuesday. In addition to the show, the artist will debut a new single, which condemns police brutality and pleads for gun control.
Texas Senate: Creighton Bill Would Give Sales Tax Holiday for Firearms and Ammo
The Texas State Senate has passed a bill that would establish a sales tax holiday for firearms and ammunition. Senate Bill 228, authored by Senator Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe), would create the sales tax holiday on the last weekend in August before hunting season, beginning at 12:01 a.m. on that Friday, and lasting until midnight on the following Sunday.
Add Garland Attackers To List Of Names That Prove Background Checks Don’t Work
On May 5 CNN reported that the two gunmen who attacked Garland’s Curtis Culwell Center acquired their guns “legally.”
Gabby Giffords Cheers Oregon House For Supporting Background Checks Her Attacker Passed
On Monday, Gabby Giffords cheered Oregon’s house for supporting SB 941 — a bill to require background checks for all gun sales, public or private. She did not mention that her attacker, Jared Loughner, passed a background check to acquire the gun he then used to attack her in 2011.
NYPD Officer Brian Moore Killed With Stolen Gun
On May 2 Demetrius Blackwell allegedly shot New York Police Department Officer Brian Moore in the head, and Moore succumbed to his injuries on May 4.
The gun used in the attack against Moore was stolen.
WWII Vet Beats Would-Be Robber with Cane, Says He Will Bring Gun Next Time
On May 2 World War II veteran Arthur Kamberis walked out of a Walgreens’ store and was confronted by an alleged robber who tried to take his wallet. Kamberis fended him off for a time by beating him with a cane before being aided by a passerby who intervened.
Rachel Maddow: Oregonians Should Have to Pass Background Check Aurora Theater Gunman Passed
On May 4, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow made clear how hopeful she is that Oregon lawmakers pass Senate Bill 941 to make “almost all” Oregonians pass the same background check the Aurora theater gunman passed to get his weapon.
Garland Attackers Were Killed by Traffic Cop Armed with Handgun
When Elton Simpson and Nadir Soofi opened fire outside the Muhammad cartoon event Sunday night in Garland, Texas, they were killed by a traffic cop working after-hours security for the event to pick up extra money.
TN Gov. Signs Bill Prohibiting State Cooperation with Fed Gun Control Laws
On April 30, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam (R) signed Senate Bill 1110—a bill which bars state cooperation with federal gun control laws.
Comedy Central’s Amy Schumer: Guns Still Easier To Get Than Birth Control
On April 21 Comedy Central’s Inside Amy Schumer ran a parody ad in which Schumer complained that guns are easier to acquire than birth control pills.
Actress Melissa Joan Hart: Gun Control Should Be Topic Of Casual Conversation
On May 4 actress Melissa Joan Hart appeared in a new gun control PSA in which she suggests gun control should be a topic of causal conversation.
Moms Demand Launches Gun Control Push in Wake of Garland Attack
On Sunday, two Islamic gunmen enraged by a Muslim cartoon contest opened fire at Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas. The were immediately killed by good guys with guns.
PGA Golfer Deletes Misunderstood 2nd Amendment Tweet on Texas Terrorist Attack
A professional golfer says his tweet on the foiled terrorist attack in Garland, Texas, has been misunderstood.
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Dept: Hands Up, Don’t Tase
The San Bernardino County Sheriff Department’s taser policy aligns with a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruling which requires law enforcement to refrain from using Tasers against persons who do not post an “imminent threat” to the officer or the public.
