It was sold as a simple, common sense, reasonable background check bill everyone could agree upon. And now—with a 90% approval rating!—the president tried selling it again. Manchin-Toomey is a check, plus a ban on gun registration. That’s a myth. Look behind the curtain.
Current Events in the Gun Industry
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Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Gun Control Executive Orders
Published: January 20, 2016 { 28 comments }The Freedom Watch has filed a lawsuit to fight the recent executive orders signed by the President to expand the background check system without Congressional approval. The lawsuit argues that the executive orders are outside of the scope of the President’s authority and circumvent Congress.
Washington Governor calls NRA, Supporters ‘Destructive Force’
Published: January 19, 2016 { 41 comments }The NRA-ILA has condemned Washington state Governor Jay Inslee after he called the NRA and its supporters a “destructive force” in a recent call to raise support for new gun control measures at home.
Mike Rowe Weighs in on Call to Support Gun Control
Published: January 19, 2016 { 23 comments }Television’s Mike Rowe went on a fun rant about the White House’s recent call for celebrities to support stricter gun control laws through social media–and why he probably wasn’t asked to help.
Georgia Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Ban, Seize ‘Assault Weapons’
Published: January 19, 2016 { 76 comments }Georgia Democrats have introduced legislation that would make the possession and sale of “assault weapons” and “large capacity magazines” a felony offense that would necessitate seizure by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Proposed California Gun Control Bill to Ban Bullet Button
Published: January 17, 2016 { 51 comments }Attorney General Kamala D. Harris and Assemblyman David Chiu have introduced new legislation in California that expand the Assault Weapons Control Act, or AWCA, that would block the use of bullet buttons and severely restrict semi-automatic rifle ownership.
News Station Uses ‘Active Shooter’ Drills to Test Concealed Carriers
Published: January 14, 2016 { 39 comments }We all know that good guys with guns can stop bad guys with guns. Perhaps the better question is, how reliably can good guys with guns stop bad guys with guns, specifically in “active shooter” scenarios?
LaPierre Challenges Obama… To a Debate!
Published: January 14, 2016 { 43 comments }National Rifle Association exec. vice president Wayne LaPierre challenged president Obama to a one-on-one, face-to-face, knock-down-drag-out… cage match debate!
Stolen Valor Conviction Overturned, Ruled Free Speech
Published: January 13, 2016 { 20 comments }A federal appeals court threw out a conviction against a veteran for violating the Stolen Valor Act which criminalized wearing unearned military honors, citing the First Amendment.
Oklahoma Foster Parents Forced to Choose Between Guns and Children
Published: January 12, 2016 { 17 comments }The Oklahoma Department of Human Services has a strict policy when it comes to the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding foster parents that leave many with a precarious choice: go unarmed and keep the children or arm oneself and risk losing the children.









