Salon: America Has Reached the ‘Gun Control Tipping Point’
On August 30, Salon suggested society may have reached a tipping point, where Americans are unable–or unwilling–to think of supporting any new gun control proposed by “extremes.”
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Gun Control a Key Hillary Clinton Campaign Component
Democrat presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton is vigorously campaigning on a platform of more gun control for law-abiding citizens.
Slain Reporter’s Dad Says He’ll Need a Gun to Fight for Gun Control
On August 28, Andy Parker, father of slain WDBJ-TV reporter Alison Parker, said he does not own a gun, but he thinks he needs to buy one “now that he has decided to be an outspoken advocate for tougher gun laws.”
Gun Control Group Sees ‘Opportunity’ in Vester Flanagan Shooting: ‘Our Own Eric Garner Video’
In the wake of the heinous attack captured during a live TV interview on August 26, Michael Bloomberg-funded Everytown for Gun Safety says the incident provides them with “opportunity” in that they now have a snippet that can serve as their “own Eric Garner video.”
Gov. McAuliffe: Everyone Should Have to Pass Same Background Check Vester Flanagan Passed
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe (D) confirmed that Vester Lee Flanagan passed a background check for the gun he used to kill WDBJ-TV’s Alison Parker and Adam Ward. McAuliffe then pushed for “universal background checks for gun purchases.”
Clarke: ‘Shame on the Left’ For ‘Exploiting’ WDBJ Shooting ‘To Pursue a Political Agenda’
Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke (D) declared, “shame on the left” for “exploiting misery and tragedy for a — to pursue a political agenda” on Thursday’s “Hannity” on the Fox News Channel. Clarke said, “Well, shame on the left, shame
Martin O’Malley Wants Background Checks, ‘Combat Weapons’ Ban After Vester Flanagan Bought Glock, Passed Check
On August 26 Democrat presidential hopeful Martin O’Malley pledged to push for “mandatory background checks” in reaction to the Virginia shootings, unaware that gunman Vester Lee Flanagan passed a background check for his pistol.
Cornel West: ‘Love Deficit,’ Not Race Motive for Journalist Shooting
Activist and professor Cornel West told Carol Costello on Thursday’s “CNN Newsroom” that a lack of love is behind the murder of reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward, although murderer Vester Flanagan, aka “Bryce Williams,” wrote in his manifesto that he wanted a “race
Piers Morgan Shares Photo of Virginia Reporter Being Shot with ‘4.5 Million’ People
In a move that has angered some of his supporters, former CNN show host Piers Morgan tweeted the photo of WDBJ-TV reporter Allison Parker being shot to “4.5 million” people.
Washington Post on Virginia Shooter: It Was The Gun In His Hand, Not The Gay In His Heart
In an August 26 column nearly as “rambling” and incoherent as the manifesto Vester Lee Flanagan left behind, The Washington Post editorial board pointed to the gun as the central problem and cited racial tensions, Flanagan’s admitted admiration for mass
Want to Stop Gun Murder, Democrats? Give Up Your Guns
As the fallout from self-appointed victim Bryce Williams’ cold-blooded, videoed gun murder of two journalists at WDBJ continued, politicians of the left pulled out their dogeared playbook and began pushing gun control. Never mind that Williams bought his gun legally and passed all requisite background checks – and that Williams would have passed any background check, given his lack of criminal history or institutionalization. Never mind that Williams fired eight shots, which would fit within the boundaries of the magazine-shortening advocates. Something – anything! – has to be done about guns, say the left’s heroes.
Washington Post: Gun Control The ‘Most Productive Response’ To Flanagan Shootings
On the night of August 26 The Washington Post editorial board admitted that gun control may not do anything to stop attacks like the one we saw in Virginia yet they contended that proposing gun control is still the “most productive” response to the shootings.
Obama: We Need To Keep Guns Away From People Who Shouldn’t Have Them
“Sadly, gun violence is in the environment in this country every single day,” he said in an interview with local New Orleans station WWL-TV. “And some of this violence can’t be prevented but a whole lot of it can if we are doing a better job of making sure that people who have problems, people who shouldn’t have guns, don’t have them.” Obama added that he continued to hope for a grassroots movement in favor of more gun control to move more restrictive policies forward.
UN Gun Control Body Supported By Obama Sets Up Veto-Proof Framework
Representatives attending the UN Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) in Mexico this week have set up a structure for future conferences on gun control that include a veto-proof decision making process.
Watch: Alison Parker’s Father Vows to Fight for Gun Control After Tragedy
On the heels of Wednesday’s fatal on-air shooting deaths of TV reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward, the father, Alan Parker, spoke with Fox News Channel’s Megyn Kelly on “The Kelly File” and remembered his daughter along with her boyfriend and co-worker Chris
CA City Seizes Wife’s Guns Because Husband Underwent ‘Psychiatric Evaluation’
San Jose’s Lori Rodriguez says the city seized her 12 guns after her husband was forced to undergo a “72-hour psychiatric evaluation,” and she is suing the city to get back the guns.
ATF Confirms Virginia Gunman Vester Flanagan Bought His Firearm ‘Legally’
On August 26 Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) spokesman Thomas Faison confirmed that Virginia gunman Vester Lee Flanagan bought his gun “weeks ago” and that “he apparently passed a background check” to get the gun.
Hillary Clinton Tweets For Gun Control: Virginia Attack Shows ‘We Cannot Wait Any Longer’
In the wake of the heinous attack which took the lives of WDBJ-TV’s Allison Parker and Adam Ward, Hillary Clinton tweeted that she is “angry” over “gun violence” and that action has to be taken now.
McAuliffe: I Don’t Know If WDBJ Shooter Was Allowed To Have A Gun Under Current Law
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe (D) admitted that he didn’t know whether the shooter who killed a cameraman and reporter for WDBJ was allowed to have a gun under current law while speaking to reporters on Wednesday. McAuliffe was asked why
Gov. Terry McAuliffe Admits Not Knowing How Gunman Acquired Firearm, Calls For More Gun Control
Just hours after a gunman shot and killed WDBJ-TV’s Allison Parker and Adam Ward just off camera during a live interview, Governor Terry McAuliffe admitted not knowing anything about how the gunman got his gun, yet the Governor stressed that more gun controls–specifically background checks–are needed.
VA Gov McAuliffe Touts Advocacy For Background Checks During Interview on Shooting
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe (D) stated, “there are too many guns in the hands of people who should not have guns. This is why I’ve long advocated for background checks” in an interview on the shooting of a reporter and
Hillary Clinton: Citizens and Police Alike Are ‘Much Too Eager’ to Use a Gun
In an August 23 Facebook post, Hillary Clinton contended that citizens and police were “much too eager” to use a gun, and she suggested the solution is to “rewrite” self-defense laws like “stand your ground” while making sure police officers are better “trained.”
Actress Julianne Moore Campaigns To Erase Confederate Name From Virginia High School
Actress Julianne Moore has launched an online petition to pressure the Virginia high school she attended into removing J.E.B. Stuart from its name.
Police Officer Carrying Gun Denied Service at Chuck E. Cheese’s
A police officer with a gun was denied service at a Bowling Green, Kentucky, Chuck E. Cheese’s location.
Director Of ‘Goodfellas’ And ‘The Departed’ Joins Campaign For Destruction Of Guns
Director Martin Scorsese–well known for violent films like Goodfellas, The Departed, and Casino–has joined a campaign for the destruction of guns. Scorsese will take part in Carl McCrow’s “Gun Neutral Campaign,” which asks that a real gun be destroyed for
