U.S. House Democrats on Wednesday barred Republican Rep. Steve Scalise from testifying at a hearing meant to address “gun violence” in the United States. As a victim of gun-related crime and the Republican House Whip, Scalise would normally have been allowed to testify at a congressional hearing so pertinent to his expertise and life experience. Instead, House Democrats denied his request to speak, claiming that too many members of Congress had already requested to speak.
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House Democrats Refuse to Allow Steve Scalise to Testify at ‘Gun Violence’ Hearing
Published: February 7, 2019 { 21 comments }
Fathers of Victims Want Award for Paper that Exposed the Truth Behind Parkland Shooting
Published: February 7, 2019 { 17 comments }Pollack and Petty were outraged by the way the national media handled the story. Rather than focusing on how the system failed to prevent the tragedy, the news stories focused on how the NRA and pro-gun activists were to blame for the shooting.
State’s Attorney Will Refuse to Prosecute Ban on ‘Assault Weapons’
Published: February 7, 2019 { 18 comments }Some wonder whether a prosecutor can just choose not to prosecute someone for violating a law that’s on the books. The answer is: Yes, he can.
TSA Sets Record for Number of Packed Firearms Found
Published: February 7, 2019 { 10 comments }The Transport Security Administration, the TSA, found more than 4,200 improperly-checked guns in passengers’ bags last year, setting a new record.
Connecticut State Rep Wants to Tax Ammunition at 50% to ‘Reduce Use’
Published: February 7, 2019 { 86 comments }A freshman state representative in Connecticut introduced a bill this week that would raise the tax rate on ammunition in the state to 50 percent. Representative Jillian Gilchrest announced the proposal on Twitter, explaining that her legislation would raise the price of a $10 box of ammunition to $15. She hopes the tax hike will reduce crime in the state by limiting the “use” of ammunition in Connecticut.
WATCH: North Carolina Man Holds Three Burglars at Gunpoint until Police Arrive
Published: February 7, 2019 { 3 comments }A North Carolina man used his handgun on Sunday to force three would-be burglars to the ground and hold them until police arrived. Stephen Routh takes care of his parent’s vacant home in Asheboro, N.C., and when he heard about the intruders from a neighbor he grabbed his gun and decided to investigate.
Everytown’s New ‘Report’ on Gun Violence Riddled with Exaggerations, Cherry-Picked Stats
Published: February 7, 2019 { 16 comments }Everytown for Gun Safety’s most recent report paints a stark picture of the “gun violence epidemic” in America. But like the gun-ban industry’s previous attempts at fearmongering, it includes every statistic but those that contradict its cause.
Hands-On with the Much-Anticipated Glock 43X – SHOT Show 2019
Published: February 3, 2019 { 9 comments }Glock showcased their Slimline series at this year’s SHOT Show and we were happy to get some first-hand experience with the new single-stack pistols.
GOP Senators Work to End Federal Regulation of Firearm Sound Suppressors
Published: January 31, 2019 { 122 comments }Last week, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), along with Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), John Cornyn (R-TX), Rand Paul (R-KY), James Risch (R-ID), and Mike Crapo (R-ID) introduced a bill that would eliminate the federal regulation of firearm sound suppressors.
New York Passes Sweeping Anti-Gun Bills Disarming Teachers, Requiring 30-Day Waiting Period
Published: January 31, 2019 { 56 comments }Proving once again that the gun ban lobby will never, ever be satisfied, the New York state legislature just passed six additional restrictions to lawful gun ownership in the Empire State.