More State Lawmakers Pushing for Armed Teachers
The push to put more good guys with guns in schools to dissuade and counter bad guys with guns has re-emerged and is expanding at the state level around the country.
Tag: 2nd Amendment
NYT: ‘Insane Behavior’ in ‘American Sniper’ a Good Case for Gun Control
On February 5 The New York Times ran a column on American Sniper pointing to Chris Kyle’s “insane behavior” at home and the way that behavior makes a good case for gun control.
Woman Cornered and Shot Three Times Returns Fire to End Attack
On February 2, an unnamed Forsyth County, Georgia, woman was cornered in her home and shot three times before she returned fire and sent the suspects fleeing.
Sean Penn Slams Private Gun Ownership In 2013, Stars In ‘The Gunman’ In 2015
In January 2013, Sean Penn criticized personal firearms as “cowardly killing machines” and sold all his guns in order that they might be rendered inoperable. In 2015 he is starring in The Gunman, a soon-to-released film by the makers of the Taken series, and one in which Penn relies on guns to save himself and his love interest.
Woman Tells Everytown: Quit Using My Sister, A Gun Would Have Saved Her
In 2013, Jessie Doyle Cavett was shot and killed by her estranged husband, Josh Cavett. When Everytown for Gun Safety recently called Jessie’s sister–Jennie Cochran–to get permission to use the story to push gun control, Cochran told them not to use the story “for anything.”
Washington Post: In Rejecting Terry McAuliffe’s Gun Control GOP Rejected ‘Safety’
On January 26, Breitbart News reported that Virginia’s Republican-controlled Senate Courts of Justice panel rejected Governor Terry McAuliffe’s (D) recent gun control proposals, including a one-handgun-a-month purchase limit and new regulations on gun shows. On February 3, The Washington Post reported that
It’s Time for the GOP to Pass ‘National Reciprocity’ for CCW Permits
The GOP needs to pass National Reciprocity for CCW permits now.
Columbine Survivor: Teachers Should Be Armed to Protect Themselves and Our Children
Colorado state representative Patrick Neville (R-Castle Rock), a student at Columbine High School when the school was attacked in April 1999, is pushing legislation to allow teachers to be armed on campus for self-defense.
HuffPo: NRA Could Learn From Bloomberg’s Gun Violence Workshop
The Huffington Post says the NRA would be better served attending Bloomberg’s “gun violence” coverage conference rather than complaining about it.
Girlfriend Draws Gun, Saves Boyfriend Under Attack By Alleged Home Invaders
On January 27, two alleged home invaders forced their way into a Village of Alafaya Club apartment by the University of Central Florida and were holding the boyfriend on the floor at gunpoint when the girlfriend emerged from a back room with a gun and sent the suspects fleeing.
Facing Possible Lawsuit, Gun Control Group Apologizes for Misinformation
Days after issuing a report on online firearm ads in Vermont, Michael Bloomberg’s Everytown for Gun Safety is walking back statements about “49 dealers” selling guns illegally and faces a possible lawsuit from Bobby Richards, “owner and operator of CrossFire Arms in Mount Holly.”
Texas Lt. Governor Moving Gun Legislation Forward
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick referred the Campus Carry Bill to the Senate State Affairs Committee on Wednesday. The move comes one day following what has been seen by some as a contradictory statement about open carry legislation. Lt. Gov.
Kevin Costner: Guns for Me, Gun Control for You
On January 26, USA Today released an interview with Kevin Costner in which the actor talked about owning guns for himself and enjoying them, but hoping for “stricter” gun control to be implemented.
DEA Considered Spying on Vehicles at Gun Shows For Database in 2009
An internal Justice Department email reveals a federal agent proposed in 2009 to use “license-plate readers” on cars around gun shows to gather information for use in gun-trafficking probes.
Russell Brand: Americans Need Guns And Chris Kyle Because They’re Afraid
On January 23 Russell Brand said Americans were motivated by a “fear” that caused them to want guns and to “embrace heroic figures like Chris Kyle.”
Midway USA: One Million .22 Rounds Fly Off Our Shelves in Three Days
Midway USA’s Larry Potterfield says one million .22 rounds flies off their shelves in three days at the SHOT Show, sometimes in only one day.
American Sniper: A Good Guy With A Gun Stopping Bad Guys
While watching Clint Eastwood’s American Sniper on January 26, it occurred to the author that while the movie is primarily a film that honors the life of American hero Chris Kyle–and rightfully so–it is also a film that tells a story about the good uses of a gun — a story about a good guy with a gun stopping bad guys.
An AR-15 Tough Enough to Pass Down for Generations
During the 2015 SHOT Show, Breitbart News sat down with Daniel Defense founder/owner Marty Daniel and his wife Cindy Daniel to discuss the continued growth and success of their AR-15 manufacturing company.
Terry McAuliffe’s Gun Control Defeated: Lifetime CCWs Get Green Light
On Monday, Virginia’s Republican-controlled Senate Courts of Justice panel rejected Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s (D) plan for limiting handgun purchases to one a month and placing new regulations on gun shows.
Slate: Call To Gun Ownership For Self-Defense Is ‘Misguided’
On January 25 Slate magazine published an article revolving around the NRA’s warning that we live in a dangerous world best answered by owning a gun. They argue that the call to gun ownership for self-defense is false, that it is part of a great myth which has clouded the minds of Americans and resulted in a “misguided” expansion of gun ownership, and therefore, expanded crime.
Chris Kyle’s Widow Speechless Over Proceeds From Rifle Raffle
NAVY Seal sniper Chris Kyle’s widow Taya Kyle was left speechless after receiving a check for the proceeds from a raffle of a replica of Kyle’s sniper rifle on Friday.
Rick Snyder Trades Presidential Hopes for Gabby Giffords’ Approval
On January 15, Breitbart News reported that Michigan Governor Rick Snyder (R) bucked the NRA and stood with Gabby Giffords against pro-gun bill SB 789.
Texas Legislators Looking to Protect the ‘Right to Hunt and Fish’
Two Texas Legislators are proposing to amend the Texas Constitution to protect the “Right to Hunt and Fish.” Resolutions to create the amendment have been authored by Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe) and Rep. Trent Ashby (R-Lufkin). If passed, the proposal would place the issue on the ballot for voter approval in November 2015.
SHOT Show: Retail Gun Sales Skyrocket, Violent Crime Lowest ‘Since 1978’
During a state of the industry presentation at the 2015 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, National Shooting Sports Foundation president Steven Sanetti said background checks for retail gun sales “are up 104 percent since 1994,” yet “violent crimes are at their lowest
Bloomberg Gun Control Group: Seven People Tried Buying Guns Illegally Online
On January 21, Michael Bloomberg’s Everytown for Gun Safety announced that its three month study of online gun sales in Vermont turned up “seven … people [who] were prohibited by law from possessing firearms.”
