‘Nearly 100’ PA Municipalities on Notice: Lawsuits Coming Over Gun Control
A new Pennsylvania law brought local gun regulations in line with the state’s firearm preemption rules by allowing residents to sue their municipalities.
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Vice News: Treat Guns Like Cars, Require Firearm Password Locks
On Sunday, Vice News ran a story arguing the government needs to treat guns like cars and regulate them heavily.
PBS: Gun Owners of America Exposed Sen Manchin’s Gun Control Plans
PBS’s new special, Gunned Down: The Power of the NRA, includes looks at other gun rights groups–like Gun Owners of America (GOA)–and actually credits GOA with dragging Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) into the light when he tried to cloak his 2013 gun control push with words like “compromise” and “loopholes.”
PBS: Obama Admin Trusted Manchin to Beat NRA on Gun Control
PBS’s new special, Gunned Down: The Power Of The NRA, makes it clear the Obama administration trusted Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) to beat the NRA on gun control in 2013.
Variety: By Bypassing Congress, Gun Control Lobby Can Bypass The NRA
On January 5, Variety magazine ran a column admitting the tremendous power of the NRA, and suggested the gun control lobby is figuring out that the only way to beat the pro-Second Amendment group is to bypass Congress. This means bypassing lawmakers loyal to the NRA as well.
Moms Demand Action Founder: ‘The NRA Is Losing’
Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts says the media is wrong and “the NRA is losing.”
Moms Demand Action: Time to ‘Educate’ Alan Jackson and Jeff Foxworthy
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is asking gun control supporters to “educate” Alan Jackson and Jeff Foxworthy because the two celebrities have agreed to appear at the 2015 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibitions in Nashville, Tennessee.
Moms Demand Action Targets Alan Jackson, Jeff Foxworthy
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is targeting country music star Alan Jackson and comedian Jeff Foxworthy for agreeing to appear at the 2015 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibitions, April 11 in Nashville.
Occidental Professor: Blame NRA, Not De Blasio, for NYPD Deaths
On December 28, “distinguished” Occidental College Professor Peter Dreier claimed those looking for a cause behind the December 20 executions of NYPD officers, Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, need to quit pointing the finger at NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) and start pointing it at the NRA.
Wisconsin Gazette: Repeal Of ‘Stupid’ 2nd Amendment Past Due
On December 28, the Wisconsin Gazette (WG) ran a column claiming “it is long past time to repeal the stupid Second Amendment.”
‘You Know You’re Winning When You Get Blocked By’ Moms Demand Action Founder
On Friday, Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in America founder Shannon R Watts said the fact that the NRA had blocked her on Twitter is proof her anti-gun group was “winning.”
Mark Kirk Abandons NRA, Second Amendment: Joins Dems to Confirm Anti-Gun Surgeon General
On December 15, Obama’s anti-gun Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy needed 51 votes to be confirmed. He reached 51 because one Republican–Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL)–joined Democrats to confirm him. Breitbart News previously reported that Murthy’s “political activism” was even too much for
Is It Islamophobic to Ask Muslims to Condemn Terrorism?
In the wake of the hostage taking in Sydney Australia, Vox‘s Max Fisher says it’s time to stop asking Muslims to condemn terrorism. Fisher calls the practice of giving space to Muslim leaders space to comment after a violent incident,
L.A. Times: Vivek Murthy's Confirmation Means Guns Now 'a Healthcare Issue'
After Senate Democrats confirmed Obama’s Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy by a 51-43 vote on December 15, the Los Angeles Times reminded readers that Murthy believes “guns are a healthcare issue.” The newspaper also reminded readers that Murthy supports a
Senate Approves Obama Pick Vivek Murthy for Surgeon General
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Monday approved President Barack Obama’s nomination of Dr. Vivek Murthy to serve as U.S. surgeon general, despite opposition from Republicans and some Democrats over his support for gun control. Murthy, 37, a physician at
Joe Manchin Breaks with Democrats, Opposes Surgeon General's Confirmation
Before the Senate confirmed Vivek Murthy as Surgeon General, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) said he will not support Murthy because of his “political activism.” According to Roll Call, Manchin said the Surgeon General’s role is to lead “on public health
Terry McAuliffe Targets Gun Shows, CCWs, Proposes One-Handgun-a-Month Purchase Limit
On December 15, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe (D) proposed new regulations for gun shows, new reasons concealed carry permits (CCWs) can be revoked, and said he wants to reinstate the “one handgun a month law” to keep people from stockpiling
Obama Opts For Politics Over Experience In Surgeon General Pick
The Senate confirmed 36 year-old Dr. Vivek Murthy in a 51-43 vote over the objections of Republicans, gun rights groups and even some Democrats. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on Monday bucked Democratic leadership to vote against the controversial surgeon general
Senate Dems Try to Confirm Anti-Gun Surgeon General Before Handing Control to GOP
Senate Democrats are “likely” to give anti-gun Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy a confirmation vote before they lose control of the Senate at year’s end. This gives departing Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) an opportunity to poke midterm voters in
Bloomberg ‘Wins’ Are Thin Reeds In Sea Of Defeat
As Michael Bloomberg and his various gun control groups prepare for a new gun control push they are still getting gentle media coverage that gives the impression Bloomberg & Co. won on November 4 when in fact, they lost. Whether
FBI: Officers Killed With Firearms Decreased 40 Percent As Gun Sales Soared In 2013
On November 24 the FBI released stats showing the number of officers killed in the line of duty during 2013 decreased by approximately 40 percent at a time when private gun sales were breaking records. According to the FBI, 26
Florida State University President Thwarted Concealed Carry For Self-Defense On Campus
As news reports announced 31-year-old Florida State University alumnus Myron May drew a handgun and opened fire “in or near” the FSU library on November 20, one aspect of the story was conspicuously missing–namely, that FSU President John Thrasher played
NRA Spends $585K Highlighting Senator Landrieu's Gun Control Ties
As the December 6 runoff between gun control proponent Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and Second Amendment supporter Rep. Bill Cassidy (R) draws closer, the NRA is spending $585,100.80 for TV ads highlighting Landrieu’s gun control ties. Breitbart News previously reported that
NRA-Backed Candidates Won over 91 Percent of Congressional Elections
With all the numbers tallied, out of 251 races, NRA-backed candidates won in 229, over 91 percent of Congressional races in which they endorsed a candidate. According to the Washington Examiner, NRA spokesman Andrew Arulanandam explained that the Second Amendment group
NRA: 'Absolutely No Scenario' Where We Endorse Harry Reid in 2016
On November 12, the NRA told Breitbart News there is “absolutely no scenario” in which they would endorse Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) in 2016. Reid’s last run for office was in 2010, and even then, the NRA refused to endorse
