Everytown for Gun Safety has joined with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the National Education Association (NEA) to recommend that schools stop performing drills to prepare for “active shooter” incidents on campus.
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Everytown Recommends Schools Stop Conducting Active Shooter Drills Because They Traumatize Students
Published: February 13, 2020 { 19 comments }
Schumer Calls on DOJ, ATF to Crack Down on ‘Ghost Guns’ (Gun Parts, Kits)
Published: February 13, 2020 { 13 comments }Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) to crack down on “ghost guns.”
Gun Control Is A Solution to Non-Existent Problem Says Utah Gun-Rights Advocate
Published: February 13, 2020 { 7 comments }A Utah gun-rights advocate said that recent efforts to enact gun control in the Beehive State is a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist.
A Single Florida County Seized 412 Guns Last Year Under the State’s Red Flag Law
Published: February 12, 2020 { 50 comments }A new report from a gun control group has found that law enforcement officials in Broward County, Florida, seized 412 guns last year by filing 255 petitions under the state’s extreme risk protection order law (aka, “red flag” law).
Texas Dishwasher Charges $60K for Custom Gun Engraving
Published: February 12, 2020 { 17 comments }“The gun, thanks to it, we have certain freedoms. But it lacks, let’s say good taste,” explains Arturo. “A custom gun looks pretty. It removes the ugliness.”
Virginia Advances ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban in House
Published: February 11, 2020 { 48 comments }A Virginia House committee advanced this week a bill banning the sale, manufacture, and possession of “assault weapons,” “high-capacity” magazines, and suppressors (HB 961). The House Public Safety Committee passed the legislation on a 12-9 party-line vote and sent it to the full House for consideration.
Florida Referendum to Ban Semi-Autos Fails with 19% of Needed Signatures
Published: February 11, 2020 { 6 comments }The Florida referendum to ban common rifles and shotguns as “assault weapons” has failed to gather enough signatures to appear on the 2020 ballot.
FN SCAR 20S Updated & Now in 6.5 Creedmoor – SHOT Show 2020
Published: February 4, 2020 { 0 comments }FN America, supplier of military-grade firearms world-wide, is happy to announce an updated SCAR 20S, now in 6.5 Creedmoor for 2020.
Savage Arms Precision Series: Competition Quality on a Budget – SHOT Show 2020
Published: February 4, 2020 { 1 comment }Savage Arms unveiled an expanded 2020 lineup at this year’s SHOT Show including new centerfire rifles, rimfire rifles and shotguns.
Virginia House Passes Slate of Anti-Gun Measures, Including Universal Background Checks
Published: January 30, 2020 { 36 comments }The Virginia House of Delegates passed seven gun control bills today dealing with everything from background checks to safe storage to handgun purchases.