Sacramento Bee: Concealed Permit Holders’ Information Should Be Public
On April 20, The Sacramento Bee contended that concealed carry permit holders’ personal information should be public record.
2nd Amendment
Manchin: Gun Control ‘Made Sense’ in 2013, And ‘It Makes Sense Now’
During a Monday appearance on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) defended his post-Sandy Hook gun control push as something that “made sense” in 2013 and something that “makes sense now.”
Restraining Order Wasn’t Enough, So Estranged Wife Allegedly Uses Shotgun
On April 19, a Huntsville, Alabama, man with a restraining order against him allegedly broke into the home in which his wife was staying and chased her into the garage where she allegedly shot him in the chest with a shotgun.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Why Are Americans Abandoning Gun Control?
On Monday, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review published a Pew Research poll, showing Americans’ support for gun rights is at its highest point in over 20 years.
Catholic Priest to Parish: Trust in God But Carry a Concealed Handgun
Ann Arbor Catholic Priest Edward Fride recently sent a letter to his parishioners, warning them that the right solution to rising crime is not only to believe in God but also to carry a concealed handgun.
Senator Ted Cruz: Why Do We Maintain Gun-Free Zones on Military Bases?
On April 19, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) told gun owners at a Litchfield, New Hampshire, hunting club that it is past time to examine gun-free zones on military bases and to find a way to change the policy so soldiers can protect themselves.
Cleveland City Council President: Gun Control Needed Whether It Works or Not
On April 20, the Cleveland City Council passed a sweeping body of gun control measures supported by Mayor Frank Jackson (D), although there is a great deal of concern about whether the measures are effective or even enforceable.
Court Dismisses Armed Robber’s Suit Against Store Owner Who Shot Him
The case against Wilmington, California, pawn shop owner Arturo Rios has been thrown out. Rios was being sued by the estate of Brandon Lincoln, a suspect who was shot and killed during an attempted armed robbery of Rios’s shop in August 2010.
Colorado Campus Carry: 12 Years, No Mass Shootings, No Crimes by Permit Holders
On April 20, The Washington Post ran a column showing that campus carry has been the law of the land in Colorado since 2003, and the results have not been anything like those currently fighting against campus carry claim it should be.
Concealed Permit Holder Stops Attempted Mass Shooting in Chicago
On Friday, an Uber driver with a concealed carry permit thwarted an attempted mass shooting by pulling his own weapon and shooting a gunman who had opened fire in Chicago’s Logan Square.
Pew: Media Focused on Crime Backfires, Americans Resist Gun Control
On April 17, Pew Research published an analysis on the shift in public opinion whereby a clear majority of Americans support gun rights over gun control for the first time in more 20 years.
David Axelrod Praises Tim McGraw’s ‘Gutsy’ Stand for Gun Control Fundraiser
On April 20 David Axelrod praised country singer Tim McGraw’s commitment to play a gun control fundraiser for Sandy Hook Promise on July 17.
San Diego Padres Ban Concealed Carry For Off-Duty Cops
Opening Day at Petco field marked the implementation of the San Diego Padres’ new concealed carry policy, which bans off-duty and former cops from carrying concealed weapons for self-defense.
Joe Manchin Pulls Out of West Virginia’s Governor Race
On Sunday, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) appeared on CBS’s Face The Nation to announce the he has decided not to run for governor of West Virginia in 2016.
Obama Supporter Tim McGraw Touts Sandy Hook Gun Control Group
In 2008, country singer Tim McGraw supported Barack Obama for president, saying he liked Obama’s “ideas.” In 2015 McGraw is supporting Sandy Hook Promise, a gun control group that wants to implement Obama’s ideas concerning expanded background checks.
Village Officials Balk At Veterans Memorial That Depicts Soldier’s Gun
The Milford, Michigan Village Council is balking at the idea of completing a Veterans Memorial that depicts a soldier’s gun in their Central Park.
Everytown for Gun Safety Poll of 8 Democrats Per 5 Republicans Still Finds Majority Support for Guns in Iowa Schools
On April 2, Everytown for Gun Safety released a poll weighted eight Democrats to five Republicans, but still found that Iowans support loosening laws to allow guns on campuses in the hands of “certified peace officers” and “volunteers.”
Rolling Stone: Tim McGraw a ‘Champion of the Second Amendment’
On April 17 Rolling Stone columnist Andrew Leahey tried to counter pro-2nd Amendment activists’ pushback on Tim McGraw’s Sandy Hook Promise gun control fundraiser by mocking Breitbart News’s reporting and then downplaying the group’s anti-gun agenda.
Tim McGraw Sticks with Concert for Group Supporting Gun Confiscation Bill, Currington Quits
On April 14, Breitbart News reported that country singers Tim McGraw and Billy Currington would be headlining a gun control fundraiser for Sandy Hook Promise on July 17.
Catholic University Student Delegates Vote for Campus Carry, Administration Says No
The Catholic University of America’s Student Association General Assembly (SAGA) passed a resolution to allow concealed carry permit holders to carry guns on campus for self-defense, but administrators demand they remain unarmed.
CA Lawmaker: Concealed Permits Too Easy to Get, Students in Danger
California law that bans guns on school and university campuses exempts people with a concealed carry license. State Senator Lois Wolk (D-Davis) is pushing legislation to change that law so that concealed carry permit holders are banned, as well.
Billy Currington Pulls Out Of Tim McGraw’s Gun Control Concert Amid Fan Outrage
On April 14 Breitbart News reported that country singers Tim McGraw and Billy Currington would be headlining a gun control fundraiser for Sandy Hook Promise on July 17.
Teenager Allegedly Rapes Homeowner at Gunpoint, Gets Shot and Killed by Neighbor
On April 13, a 17-year-old allegedly broke into an Gadsden, Alabama, home and raped the female homeowner at gun point, only to be shot and killed by the homeowner’s neighbor. According to WBRC 6, the 17-year-old and two other suspects
Democrat Lawmaker Pushes to End Law-Abiding Citizens, Off-Duty Cops Being Armed on Campus
Rhode Island State Representative Edith Ajello (D-Providence) is pushing a bill to repeal the state’s current law that allows civilians with concealed carry permits and off-duty police officers to carry firearms on school campuses for self-defense.
Tim McGraw: I’m Playing Sandy Hook Gun Control Fundraiser for ‘Community,’ Not Gun Control
On April 14, Breitbart News reported that country singers Tim McGraw and Billy Currington will be headlining a gun control fundraiser for Sandy Hook Promise on July 17.
