Mother Jones: Fewer Deaths Per Mass Shooting in U.S. Versus Attacks Abroad
On August 23, Mother Jones published an article showing that, on average, fewer people are killed in “public mass shootings” in the U.S. versus other countries.
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Citizens Run to Aid Louisiana Trooper Shot in Head During Traffic Stop
On August 23, a Louisiana State Trooper was shot in the head during a traffic stop in which he pulled over a driver who appeared to be driving impaired.
Mother Jones: Average of 1.95 ‘Public Mass Shootings’ in U.S. Per Year
In a figure that is a far cry from the 207 mass shootings that CNN claimed took place in the first 207 days of 2015, Mother Jones quotes a study that claims there were approximately “90 public mass shootings” in the U.S. over a period of 46 years.
Formula One Champion Ordered To Remove Instagram Post with AR-15
Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton removed a video and photographs of him shooting an AR-15 from Instagram after his race boss—Niki Lauda—ordered him to take them down.
California Man Crushed To Death By WWII-Era ‘Armored Vehicle’
On August 22 an unidentified 55-year-old victim was riding atop a World War II-era “armored vehicle” when he fell off the front and landed right in the path of the vehicle’s treads. The man was run over by the vehicle
Obama Officials Heading to Mexico to Discuss International Gun Control Via UN Treaty
On August 24 officials from the Obama administration will be attending the UN Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) conference in Mexico City.
District Judge Orders Release of Migrant Mothers, Children from Detention Centers
On August 21, U.S. District Judge Dolly Gee ordered the Obama administration to release migrant mothers and their children from detention centers beginning October 24.
Alleged Manhattan Gunman Was an Elizabeth Warren Supporter
On August 21 Breitbart News reported that a New Jersey resident named Kevin Downing allegedly carried out a murder/suicide by firearm at a federal building in Manhattan.
Police Chief: Concealed Carry Is Part of Crime-Fighting in Detroit
Detroit residents are increasingly carrying guns for self-defense, and Detroit Police Chief James Craig describes an armed citizenry as part of what has been successful in fighting crime in the city.
Police Respond to Murder-Suicide at Federal Building in Manhattan
On August 21, the New York Police Department responded to a murder-suicide inside a federal building in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood.
14-Year-Old Uses Rifle to Protect Siblings from Alleged Home Invaders
On August 19, a 14-year-old boy in North Las Vegas responded to alleged home invaders the way his parents taught him: he herded his younger siblings into an upstairs closet, grabbed a rifle and a cell phone to call 911, then climbed into the closet with them.
Alabama Sheriff Says He Should Have Final Say on Concealed Carry Permits
Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor (D) is taking a stand against Alabama’s “Shall Issue” statute by arguing that he and other sheriffs should have the final say on who gets concealed carry permits, regardless of background checks and other compulsory steps that are part of the concealed permit application process.
Boston’s Gun Buyback Program Has Taken In One Gun Year-To-Date
On Wednesday Boston Mayor Marty Walsh (D) relaunched his city’s gun buyback program after it had taken in only one gun for the entire year as of August 14.
Gabby Giffords, Mark Kelly: We’re for ‘Gun Responsibility’ Not ‘Gun Control’
On August 20, the Essex News Daily ran a story in which Mark Kelly and Gabby Giffords claimed they “actually do not support ‘gun control’ in the traditional sense of the phrase,” but “gun responsibility.”
Gun Group: Democrats Are Tyrants Who Prefer Their Subjects Unarmed
On August 20, Gun Owners of America executive director Larry Pratt described the Democratic Party on the federal level as “increasingly” tyrannical and focused on passing laws to take guns away from law-abiding Americans.
One Of California’s ‘Most Wanted’ Women Captured In Ohio
One of California’s “most wanted” female fugitives was captured in Canton, Ohio, on August 11 at a house where she and a partner were allegedly growing marijuana and “distributing methamphetamine.”
GOA: Abolish Gun Free Zones By Making Their Creators Financially Liable
On August 19 Breitbart News spoke with Gun Owners of America (GOA) executive director Larry Pratt and he described gun free zones as “murder magnets” that must be abolished by hitting their creators where it hurts–“in their bloody pocketbooks.”
Regal Theaters Checking Purses, Bags to Ensure Law-Abiding Citizens Unarmed
In reaction to firearm-related attacks at gun-free theaters in Aurora, Colorado (2012), and Lafayette, Louisiana (2015), Regal Entertainment Group has gone from simply barring law-abiding citizens from carrying guns for self-defense to checking their purses to be sure they are unarmed.
Stevie Wonder Uses Concert Stops to Campaign for More Gun Control
Stevie Wonder just wrapped up a series of three short concert in Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington DC, all of which he used as an opportunity to talk about his desire for more gun control in America.
New Shotgun Shell Design Promises Maximum Damage to Prying Drones
Snake River Shooting Products (SRSP) is now marketing a shotgun shell specifically designed to inflict maximum damage to prying drones flying over your backyard, front yard, swimming pool, or hot tub.
Fresno County Judge Censured for Releasing Acquaintance from Jail
On August 18, California’s Judicial Commission censured Fresno County Superior Court Judge James Petrucelli for releasing from jail an acquaintance “who was facing spousal abuse charges.”
Alleged Robber Corners Female Clerk, Gets Shot in Butt by Clerk’s Husband
On August 18, an alleged armed robber who cornered a female clerk was shot in the butt by the clerk’s 75-year-old husband. The husband was sitting feet in away in a chair and unnoticed by the robber until it was too late.
Guardian Angels Re-Emerge as Crime Surges Under ‘Comrade Bill de Blasio’
During an August 18 appearance on The David Webb Show, Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa said his group is re-emerging to keep Central Park from “sliding into the abyss” amid the surge in crime New York City is witnessing under “Comrade Bill de Blasio.”
Court of Appeals Okays NFL Ban on Off-Duty Cops Carrying Guns at Games
On August 17, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled that off-duty police officers can be barred from carrying guns into NFL football games played by the Minnesota Vikings and the University of Minnesota at the U of M stadium.
SC Sen. Pushing ‘Assault Weapon’ Ban to Prevent Another Charleston Attack
On August 17, South Carolina state senator Marlon Kimpson (D-Charleston) introduced an “assault weapon” ban and numerous other gun controls to prevent another attack like that which occurred at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church on June 17.
