Domino’s Gun Ban Update: Pizzeria Robbed at Gunpoint by 350 Pound Man in Broad Daylight
On March 24, a Domino’s Pizza store in Sayville, New Jersey, was robbed in broad daylight by an armed man who demanded cash and two pizzas.
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Kroger CFO: We Reject Moms Demand Action’s Push To Disarm Our Customers
During a March 25 appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Kroger CFO Michael Schlotman said the retail food chain will not comply with the demands of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, especially as those demands touch on changing store policy to disarm open-carry customers in states where openly carrying a gun in Kroger is legal.
Idaho House: 2nd Amendment Requires No Concealed Carry License
On March 24, the Idaho House voted 57-11 for passage of a concealed carry reform bill that abolishes the need for a license in order to carry a gun for self-defense.
Gov. Christie: I’d ‘Respect’ Gun Rights if Voters Gave Me a Pro-Gun Legislature
During a March 24 town hall speech, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) said he would “respect” gun rights “appropriately” if voters would give him a pro-gun legislature.
Texas GOP Lawmaker Introduces Bill Abolishing Gun Free Zones
On March 24 Texas state representative Drew Springer (R-Muenster) introduced legislation to abolish gun free zones throughout the state of Texas.
NYPD Commissioner: Critics of NYC Gunshot Mics Need to ‘Get a Life’
On March 22, NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton, appearing on WABC’s The Rita Cosby Show, said people speaking critically of NYC’s new gunshot microphone system need to “get a life.”
Brave New Films Declares War on NRA’s Push to Arm Women for Self-Defense
Brave New Films just launched a new film and campaign series against Campus Carry in response to the NRA’s push to arm women for self-defense on America’s college campuses.
Domino’s Gun Ban Update: Delivery Driver Shot, Killed in New Orleans
Early Tuesday morning, a Domino’s Pizza delivery driver was shot and killed in New Orleans 9th Ward.
The Glock 43: For Moms Demanding Confidence Instead of Attention
Glock has announced the release of the Glock 43, a single stack handgun that weighs only 17.9 ounces and takes concealability for the 9mm round to new levels.
TN Lawmakers: Employees Can Sue If Fired For Keeping Guns in Their Cars
On Tuesday, lawmakers in Tennessee’s House and Senate approved a measure that will allow employees with a concealed carry license to sue if their employer fires them for having a gun in the car.
Alleged Home Invader Brings Knife to Gun Fight, Gets Killed
On March 23, a suspect with a knife was shot and killed while allegedly trying to invade a home in southwest Albuquerque.
MT Utility Company Lobbying Against Protection of 2nd Amendment Rights
Northwestern Energy, Montana’s largest gas and electric company, is lobbying against a Republican bill that protects 2nd Amendment rights by making it legal for residents to sue cities and municipalities that infringe on those rights.
Armed Citizen Kills Son Allegedly Attacking Mother with Knife
On March 22, a son allegedly stabbing his mother with a knife at an intersection in Phoenix, Arizona, was shot and killed by an armed citizen.
Chronicle: Repeal Of Lead Ammo Ban Must Be Decided By Non-hunters
Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) has introduced Assembly Bill 395–a measure intended to repeal the statewide lead ammunition ban signed by Governor Jerry Brown in October 2013. And while the repeal has support in rural areas, the San Francisco Chronicle claims that it will have to win support in California’s large cities if it is to pass.
Moms Demand Action: Gun Rights, Gun Control ‘Not Mutually Exclusive’
Moms Demand Action’s Ellyn Grimm said people need to understand that gun control and the 2nd Amendment are “not mutually exclusive.”
Gun-Controlled NYC Installs Special Mics to Record Ongoing Gun Crime
With the myriad of gun restrictions and bans contained in the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) Act of 2013 now in effect throughout New York state, it is ironic to see New York City installing special microphones to capture the sounds of gun crime in the city.
CA Teachers ‘Mad’ Pensions Still Invested in Bushmaster Firearms After Sandy Hook Shooting
Two years after the heinous attack at Sandy Hook Elementary, California teachers are “mad” that their pension fund is still invested in Bushmaster firearms.
San Fran Pot Dispensaries Donate to Gun Buyback Program
A group of San Francisco medical marijuana dispensaries helped local law enforcement with its gun buyback program on Saturday by contributing thousands of dollars to help fund the effort to take guns off the streets.
Democrat to Meet With New ATF Director to Revive AR-15 Ammo Ban
Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY) plans to meet with incoming ATF director Thomas Brandon and talk to him about reviving the AR-15 ammo ban on the M855 round.
Obama Tired Of Being Asked To Use Clemency Power To Restore Gun Rights
On March 21, the Huffington Post ran a column focused on President Obama’s clemency powers and indicating that he is tired of “small-time” offenders seeking clemency for the restoration of their gun rights.
CA Supreme Court Asked To Decide If Legal To Carry Guns In Backpacks
California’s Supreme Court has been asked to settle divided appellate court rulings on whether it is legal to carry a gun in a backpack.
Bob Costas: Did Founders Want Us Buying ‘Cop-Killer, Armor Piercing Bullets?’
On the March 20 episode of Real Time With Bill Maher, NBC Sportscaster Bob Costas laughed off criticism of his many pro-gun control comments and added to them by asking if people really believe the Founding Fathers wanted “private citizens… to purchase cop-killer, armor-piercing bullets” and an “AK-47”?
Wanted: Four Pro-Gun Control GOP Senators to Support Obama’s AG Nominee
With Obama’s attorney general nominee, Loretta Lynch, still lacking the votes for confirmation, Democrats are looking for four pro-gun control Republicans who will cross the aisle and support Lynch’s nomination.
Costas: Defends Gun Comments, Blasts Political Correctness
NBC Sportscaster Bob Costas defended his previous comments on gun control and criticized political correctness on Friday’s “Real Time” on HBO. Costas defended mixing politics and sports, sarcastically saying “there’s no mixing politics and sports, and sports has never had
Everytown: Do You Really Want to Give Guns to Your ‘Drunk’ Daughters?
On March 19, Everytown for Gun Safety tweeted to proponents of campus carry, asking if giving guns to their “drunk, college-age daughters” is really a great idea
