Alleged Robber Gets Shot, Flags Down Police for Medical Help
On November 1, an alleged robber who was shot by a convenience store clerk ran outside and flagged down a police officer in a desperate bid for medical help.
Tag: Second Amendment
Chuck Schumer Holds US Soldiers Hostage to Gun Controls Congress Hasn’t Passed
In a letter dated October 23, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) asked Secretary of the Army John McHugh to refuse to purchase firearms for soldiers from gun manufacturers who are not actively working on “smart guns” or complying with gun controls that Congress hasn’t even passed.
Hillary Clinton’s Gun Control Ad Swells ‘Gun Violence’ Number 66 Percent by Including Suicides
Democrat presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton released a new gun control ad in which she combines suicides with firearm-related homicides and, as a result, elevates “gun violence” figures by approximately 66 percent.
Armed American Radio Program Dedicated to Breitbart’s AWR Hawkins
Nationally syndicated radio host Mark Walters hosted an entire program on Armed American Radio dedicated to the reporting of award winning Breitbart News journalist AWR Hawkins.
Actress Julianne Moore: ‘A Majority of Gun Owners’ Want More Gun Control
On October 28 Julianne Moore used a Huffington Post blog to expound on her new position with Everytown for Gun Safety and to claim that “a majority of gun owners” want more gun control.
Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson: Gun Control Advocates ‘Looking at Something Else to Blame’
During the October 27 airing of Fox News’ Outnumbered, Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson spoke out against gun control by pointing out that guns are already heavily regulated and suggesting that the continuous push for more regulation is a means of blaming something else for failures in other parts of society.
L.A. Council: All Handguns Must Be Locked Or Disabled In The Home
On October 27 the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to require all handguns to locked or disabled inside the owner’s home. The measure was pushed by Councilman Paul Krekorian–the same council member who recently pushed through an ordinance requiring
All Talk: Fewer Gun Crime Prosecutions Under Obama than George W. Bush
Syracuse University’s TRAC Reports recently revealed that Obama’s tough talk about increasing prosecution of federal gun laws was just that—talk. In fact, Obama’s annual prosecution of gun crimes has never reached the levels of prosecutions seen during George W. Bush’s last five years in office.
NYT: Concealed Carry Self-Defense Stories A ‘Myth’
On October 26 The New York Times ran an editorial suggesting the idea that average Americans make the country safer by getting a concealed carry permit is a “myth.”
Obama Adviser: Time for National Standards for Gun Laws
In the lead-up to President Obama’s October 27 speech to police chiefs gathered in Chicago, an unnamed Obama adviser says the President will emphasize national standards for gun laws.
WaPo: Gun Lobby Doesn’t Mention .0002266% of Concealed Permit Holders Accused of ‘Mass Shootings’
On October 26 Washington Post columnist Christopher Ingraham took on the contention that more concealed carry permit holders equals less crime by pointing out that 29 concealed permit holders have allegedly carried out “29 mass shootings since 2007.” Since there
Amy Schumer Wonders Why Gunman Picked Her Movie in Gun Control ‘Crusade’ Presser
During an October 25 presser, actress Amy Schumer said she has no idea why alleged Lafayette theater gunman John Russell Houser chose to murder two people during her movie Trainwreck.
Poll: 2 Out of 3 Americans Say Focus On Mental Health, Not Gun Control
After a week of polls showing the American people reacted to the Umpqua Community College (UCC) shooting with stronger support for gun rights than gun control, a Washington Post-ABC News poll released October 26 shows that an overwhelming majority of Americans also believe Congressional focus ought to be on fixing our mental health system instead of talking about more gun laws.
Ted Cruz: U.S. Is One Liberal Justice Away from End of Gun Rights
On October 23, Senator and Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz observed that the U.S. is one liberal Supreme Court justice away from going after the individual right to keep and bear arms with the intent of hampering, if not abolishing, the exercise of that right.
Gun Control Filmmakers Offer Free Admission to ‘Card Carrying’ NRA Members
When the pro-gun control film “Armor of Light” opens on October 30, it will do so with the caveat that “card-carrying” members of the NRA get in free.
Ben Carson: Govt Finds It ‘Much More Difficult to Dominate People Who Are Armed’
On the October 25 airing of Meet the Press, Republican presidential hopeful Ben Carson stressed the important role an armed citizenry plays in preventing tyranny, saying, the government finds it “much more difficult to dominate people who are armed.”
Police: Burglar Strips Naked, Gets In Bed With Couple, Dodges Bullets While Fleeing
On October 22 police said a burglar in Portland, Oregon, stripped naked, climbed in bed with a sleeping couple, then pulled up his pants and ran down the street dodging bullets as the homeowner gave chase while shooting at the suspect with a handgun.
Poll: More Concealed Carry Equals Less Crime
A Gallup poll released on October 20 shows that a majority of Americans believe more concealed carry equals less crime.
Rep Introduces ‘Hearing Protection Act’ to Streamline Purchase of Firearm Suppressors
On October 22 Representative Matt Salmon (R-AZ-5) announced the Hearing Protection Act (HPA), a bill aimed at removing suppressors from National Firearms Act oversight so Americans can more easily acquire them for hearing protection while target shooting or hunting.
I’m A Liberal, But Guns Are Awesome
I recently visited a gun range, and shot at things with not one, but two handguns. I’m told my aim was quite good for a rookie, but you can watch the video and decide for yourself. PS: I’m a liberal.
Polls: NRA Favorable Rating Leads Hillary Clinton’s by Double Digits
An October 22 Gallup poll reveals the NRA’s favorable rating is 58 percent, while an aggregation of polls shows that Democrat presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton’s favorable rating is about 42 percent.
Poll Shows NRA Far More Popular Than Obama or Clinton
Gallup’s latest poll finds the much-demonized National Rifle Association with far higher approval ratings than two of its most prominent assailants: President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. The NRA had a 58 percent approval rating, far higher than Obama’s 45 percent or Clinton’s 41 percent.
El Rancho High School Locked Down Over Shooting Threat
Pico Rivera’s El Rancho High School was placed on lockdown Wednesday over threats that suggested a student might plan to start shooting at school.
Law Professor on Campus Carry: Women Can’t Use Guns Effectively
During October 20 testimony on the campus carry legislation currently under consideration by Florida lawmakers, University of Miami law professor Mary Anne Franks contended that allowing women to be armed for self-defense will not accomplish much because they cannot use guns effectively.
Wash Post Op-Ed: NRA’s Demise ‘Inevitable’ Because Americans Feel Safe
UCLA law professor Adam Winkler suggested the NRA’s demise is “inevitable” because Americans feel safer than they did in the 1970s and 80s.
