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.
On August 19 Breitbart News spoke with Gun Owners of America (GOA) executive director Larry Pratt and he described gun free zones as “murder magnets” that must be abolished by hitting their creators where it hurts–“in their bloody pocketbooks.”
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.
On August 18, an alleged armed robber who cornered a female clerk was shot in the butt by the clerk’s 75-year-old husband. The husband was sitting feet in away in a chair and unnoticed by the robber until it was too late.
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.
George Zimmerman has painted a Confederate flag, which he is selling to raise money for Florida Gun Supply—the store that declared itself a “Muslim-free zone” in the wake of the Chattanooga attack.
The owners of Save Yourself Survival and Tactical Gear–an Oklahoma gun range and survival store–have decided to declare their business a “Muslim free establishment” in light of the Chattanooga attack that killed four Marines and one.
Following the August 9 beating death of an unarmed Louisiana woman at the hands of her estranged husband, Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley pointed out that being armed can save lives, and he “urged women to get concealed-weapons permits.”
On August 19 the California legislature will take up a new gun control measure, Senate Bill 347–a bill designed to expand the reasons for which California residents can face a 10-year ban on gun possession.
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).
Ex-Playboy playmate Stephanie Adams claims she is being denied a gun license from the New York Police Department because of their personal animus toward her.
Washington, D.C., has gun control–lots and lots of gun control–and execution-style shootings are taking place in public.
Washington Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Melvin Clark says he is arming 10 parishioners to ensure his church is a place where worshippers feel safe.
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.
Iowa state senator Rick Bertrand (R-Dist. 7) is pushing legislation to change the state’s current self-defense laws to included a “Stand Your Ground” provision.
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.
On August 12, Moms Demand Action responded to examples of mothers using guns for self-defense by asking which happens more often–self-defense gun uses or criminal attacks with firearms.
Rocky Mount United Methodist Church decided what to do with the gully behind their church–they built a gun range and launched a gun range ministry “in the name of Jesus Christ.”
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.
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 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.
On August 13, PEW Research Center released a new poll which shows the majority of Americans are convinced gun ownership protects them from crime.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said of Planned Parenthood that “I would not give as long as they’re doing abortions,” and “I would absolutely defund,” but that they do “good stuff” on Wednesday’s “Lou Dobbs Tonight” on the Fox Business Network.
On August 11, a homeowner under attack in Lorain, Ohio, was able to retrieve a handgun hidden by his front door and kill the alleged intruder.
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.
