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.
Tag: gun control
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.
Canadian Socialists Propose Possible Ban On Handguns
The socialist NDP’s 2015 “Policy Book” contains a proposal to “enable all municipalities, provinces, and territories to implement a ban on handguns.” This follows many times its leader Thomas Mulcair has called for a registration of all firearms via a “gun registry,” ostensibly in the interests of public safety.
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.
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.
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.
Jerry Brown Signs Bill Protecting Those Facing Gun Violence Restraining Orders
On August 13, Governor Jerry Brown (D) signed an NRA-backed bill which protects the guns of those subject to a Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO).
Public Execution-Style Shootings Occurring in D.C.
Washington, D.C., has gun control–lots and lots of gun control–and execution-style shootings are taking place in public.
Senator Claims ‘Gun Violence Epidemic,’ Suggests ‘204 Mass Shootings’ this Year
On August 16, Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) claimed America is in the midst of a “gun violence epidemic” and suggested there were “204” mass shootings during “the first 204 days of 2015” alone.
Study Claims Private Gun Ownership Endangers Police
A study released by the American Journal of Public Health, and published by The Huffington Post, claims high private gun ownership rates are tied to police officer deaths.
L.A. Residents Must Get Rid of ‘High Capacity’ Magazines by November 20
On August 7, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti signed a “high capacity” magazine ban into law, which means the city’s residents have until November 20 to dispose of the newly banned mags.
Moms Demand Action Applauds as Kim Kardashian Renews Gun Control Push
On July 1, Breitbart News reported Kim Kardashian’s admission that she is not really “a gun person.” That admission was followed by a push for gun control.
Moms Demand Action Targets Gander Mountain After Cabela’s Stands Strong
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is now targeting Gander Mountain and Sportsman’s Warehouse. The group is trying to force both retailers to change their background check policies to correct a non-existent loophole Moms Demand and others created out of thin air, following the heinous attack on Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston.
Gun Control Group Exploits Shootings that Background Checks Couldn’t Stop
On August 11 Sandy Hook Promise founder Nicole Hockley pointed to the Lafayette theater shooting and the August 9 shooting in Ferguson as justifications for more gun control.
Chicago Enacted Same Gun Tax As Seattle, and Homicides Are Up
On October 10, 2012, Breitbart News reported that Cook County Officials were pushing a gun and ammo “violence tax” to offset the cost of gun violence in Chicago.
Sweden’s Response to Violent Migrants: Stop Selling Knives, and Protect Immigrants from ‘Backlash’
The IKEA superstore near Stockholm which witnessed a double murder this week by Eritrean asylum seekers has responded by ending the sale of kitchen knives in-store, and the government has stepped up its policing at asylum-lodgings to defend against a backlash.
Oregon Sheriff: Background Check Law Unenforceable Without Gun Registry
Oregon’s SB 941—the legislation requiring background checks for all gun sales—went into effect on August 9, but Lane County Sheriff Byron Trapp pointed out that the law is unenforceable without an accompanying statewide gun registry.
Other Democrat-Run Cities Join Baltimore with Surging Gun Crime
On July 9, Breitbart News reported that gun crime was surging in the Democrat-run cities of Baltimore, Chicago, Milwaukee, New Orleans, and St. Louis. We can now expand that list to include Democrat-run Houston, Philadelphia, and New York City too. According
Seattle City Council Ignores State Law: Passes Per-Bullet Tax in City Limits
On August 10, the Seattle City Council ignored Washington’s preemptive statute on gun laws and unanimously passed a five cent tax that will be applied to every bullet sold within city limits. The ordinance will also place a $25 tax on every firearm sold in city limits.
The Economist: The Relentless Focus on Gun Crime Feeds Surging Gun Sales
In an August 10 column, which was equal portions cathartic and panic stricken, The Economist basically admitted that the media’s relentless focus on gun crime results in more gun sales in America.
YouGov Poll: Over 4 in 5 Democrats Support National Gun Registry
In a recently released Economist/YouGov poll more than four in five Democrats said they support a national gun registry.
Star Trek’s George Takei Mocks Idea That Armed Citizens Make Country Safer
On August 6, Star Trek star George Takei waded into the debate between gun rights’ supporters and gun control proponents by mocking the idea that armed citizens make a country safer.
