In light of the “Charleston loophole” that allowed felony-charged Dylann Roof to legally purchase a handgun, the gun-grabbing group Everytown For Gun Safety plans to launch a series of ads aimed at pushing stricter background checks.
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Bloomberg’s Everytown to Spend $100,000 on Ad Buy Pushing Background Checks
Published: July 20, 2015 { 1 comment }Big, Scary Gun Store Excommunicated from Town near D.C.
Published: July 19, 2015 { 33 comments }“He knew right away it wasn’t going to work from the community, but the business owners let him know as well,” said Bill Hamrock, co-owner of a bistro located across the street from the would-be NOVA Firearms.
Dems Demand ‘Executive Action’ On Gun Control In Response To Charleston Shooting
Published: July 14, 2015 { 2 comments }”We shouldn’t give known criminals the benefit of the doubt when it comes to guns,” said Blumenthal and Murphy in a joint statement. “If law enforcement needs more than three days to ensure they’re not giving weapons to dangerous people, Washington must allow them the time to do their jobs. If we refuse to act, we’re just biding time until this happens again.”
Dems Use Charleston Shooting To Push Gun Control, Background Checks
Published: July 8, 2015 { 1 comment }“It’s not definitive,” said Clyburn. “But I do know this, we know from our experiences that background checks are effective in preventing a lot of people who should not have guns from getting them.”
U.S. Military Moves From Full Metal Jacket To Hollowpoint Rounds
Published: July 7, 2015 { 36 comments }For decades the U.S. military has used full metal jacket (FMJ) rounds for their pistols, but are finally switching to jacketed hollowpoints (JHP).
Maine Governor LePage signs NRA-backed bill for Permitless carry
Published: July 7, 2015 { 0 comments }“Maine now joins an ever-growing number of states in passing permitless carry,” said Chris Cox, Executive Director of NRA¹s Institute for Legislative Action. “Despite the best efforts of Michael Bloomberg-funded groups to distort the truth, the Maine legislature and Governor stood strong for freedom.”
California Bill Forces Hunters to Use Non-lead Ammunition
Published: July 2, 2015 { 2 comments }California has officially begun implementation of their soon-to-be statewide ban on all lead ammunition for hunting purposes.
How You Can Help This Young Lady Become an NRA Board Member
Published: July 1, 2015 { 2 comments }N. Stephanie Spika is hoping to become an NRA Board Member, but she needs your help! Learn how you can help this young lady realize her goal.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Signs Bill to Nix 48-hour Waiting Period
Published: June 24, 2015 { 2 comments }Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker expanded gun rights Wednesday by signing two pro-gun bills.
Manchin, Toomey to Revive Gun-Control Push in Senate?
Published: June 24, 2015 { 7 comments }The architects of the 2013 federal universal background check bill are now contemplating another gun-control push in the Senate following the mass shooting at the Emanuel A.M.E. Church in South Carolina, reports the Washington Post.









