Apple App Store Okay with Marijuana Images, Rejects Firearm Images
Apple has updated its App Store policies to allow the use of marijuana-themed applications and images while “enforcing” a ban on “images of guns” in App Store screenshots.
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‘Prosecutors Against Gun Violence’ Want Universal Background Checks
On February 13, Prosecutors Against Gun Violence (PAGV) released a letter stating their support for the implementation of “universal background checks” for firearm sales throughout the country.
Will Smith: ‘This Is a Gun Culture and It’s Painful for Me’
In an interview which Esquire magazine published on February 12, actor Will Smith laments “gun culture,” saying it “is painful for [him].”
Texas Open Carry & Campus Carry Bills Pass Committee
After a long day of debate and passionate public testimony from both sides, the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee has voted to recommend that the Texas Senate pass both SB 11, the “campus carry” bill, and SB 17, the “open carry” bill. Both bills now head to the full Texas Senate for consideration. The vote came just before 6:00 pm Central Time on Thursday.
GOP Sen. Cornyn Introduces National Reciprocity for CCW Permit Holders
Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has introduced the “Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act” to allow a concealed carry weapons (CCW) permit holder from one state to carry his or her concealed handgun into any other state. Cornyn said this will put
Moms Demand Action: More Gun Control Needed In Washington State
As Washington lawmakers look at clarifying and applying the I-594 gun control package passed by Washington state voters in November 2014, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is claiming I-594 does not go far enough–that it needs to
‘Police Have a New Friend’: French Mayor Brags of Police Guns’ Size
The Mayor of Béziers, France, has placed posters around his town bragging about the size of the new guns his police officers are carrying.
Domino’s Gun Ban Update: At Least 8 Drivers Shot, 3 Killed Since Start of 2012
There have been at least eight Domino’s drivers attacked and shot since January 2012, and three of those drivers died from their wounds.
Anti-Campus Carry Email Sent to Entire UT Austin Faculty
An email message was sent to the entire faculty of the University of Texas at Austin on a university listserv Tuesday morning encouraging them to oppose a “campus carry” bill being considered by the Texas Senate, SB 11, which would allow those with permits to carry concealed handguns to also carry their guns on college campuses.
Man Fights Off Three Would-Be Robbers by Ignoring Sonic’s Gun-Free Request
On February 8, a customer who ignored Sonic’s request that “customers refrain from bringing guns to the restaurant” was able to pull his gun and shoot one of three alleged armed robbers, killing him and stopping the would-be robbery.
DKNY Founder to Spread Gun Control Message on Custom Bracelets
On February 10, DKNY founder Donna Karan will join Michael Bloomberg, Gabby Giffords, Richard Martinez, and Everytown for Gun Safety for a gun control push that will be marked by the sale of custom bracelets bearing the message “Not One More.”
The Atlantic: Mainline Protestants ‘Better Educated,’ Therefore Pro-Gun Control
The Atlantic argues that mainline Protestants are better educated, therefore more supportive of gun control.
Police: Background Checks Cannot Stop Potential Criminals
Police say background checks cannot stop potential criminals, only actual ones.
Hooded Men Opened Fire as French PM Prepared to Address Crime Reduction
On February 9, approximately 10 hooded men with Kalashnikov rifles opened fire on police in Marseille as French Prime Minister Manuel Valls prepared to give a speech on the “excellent” work in reducing crime there.
Montana House Passes Bill to Block Fed’s Semi-Auto Gun/Mag Ban
On February 9, the Montana House passed HB 203 which blocks any future federal ban on semi-automatic firearms or the magazines they use.
PA Township Posts Signs: ‘This Is Not a Gun Free Zone’
Pennsylvania’s Conoy Township has posted anti-gun control signs throughout the township that read, “Welcome To Conoy Township: This Is Not A Gun Free Zone.”
Domino’s Pizza Gun Ban Update: Delivery Woman Raped in Broad Daylight
Domino’s Pizza’s ban on delivery drivers possessing guns didn’t help a 22-year-old delivery woman raped and robbed in Antioch, California.
Lawmaker Pushing Bill to Protect Gun Owners from False ‘Gun Violence’ Claims
California Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez (R-Lake Elsinore) has introduced legislation to protect Californians from being falsely accused of gun violence in the new era of “Gun Violence Restraining Orders” (GVROs).
NYSRPA: Bloomberg’s Call for Male Minority Gun Ban Echoes Southern ‘Black Codes’
On February 9, the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association (NYSRPA) called for Michael Bloomberg to apologize for his suggestion that cities should bar young minority males from gun ownership.
Eric Holder: Inability to Pass Gun Control My ‘Single Failure’
On Sunday, MSNBC aired Melissa Harris-Perry’s interview of Attorney General Eric Holder and he said the “single failure” of his tenure as AG was the failure to secure gun control.
Washington Sheriff: Smart Guns Still Too Dumb To Be Trusted
On January 28, the Washington Technology Industry Association held a “smart gun” symposium attended by a pro-gun control state senator from New Jersey and various smart gun makers, only to have the show stolen by King County Sheriff John Urquhart, who told everyone in attendance that smart guns are not smart enough to be trusted.
Moms Demand Action: Nighttime Gang Shootings Count As ‘School Shootings’
On February 5 ,Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America announced the “102nd school shooting since Newtown”–the problem is that shooting they referenced was a gang shooting that happened at nighttime. The incident took place about 8 pm at
Virginia GOP Rejects Terry McAuliffe’s ‘Dubious’ Domestic Violence Gun Control Push
On February 5, the GOP-controlled House Militia, Police, and Public Safety subcommittee rejected Governor Terry McAuliffe’s “dubious” domestic violence gun control push. Richmond.com reports that this push meant “forcing anyone subject to a protective order to surrender their firearms within
Democrats Co-Sponsor Bill to Repeal Colorado Gun Control
Three Democratic state senators have joined as co-sponsors on a Republican bill to repeal Colorado’s “high capacity” magazine ban.
Bloomberg Suggests Banning Young Minority Males from Gun Ownership
Speaking to the Aspen Institute on February 6, Michael Bloomberg said cities should ban young minority males from owning guns, both as an effort to reduce crime and to keep those minority males “alive.”
