A Vietnam veteran and Silver Star recipient has been sentenced to 87 months in prison by a federal judge for illegally purchasing a fully automatic M14 rifle at a Fort Worth gun show in the early 1980’s. Alfred Pick, 70, lives in Plano, Tx., and purchased the rifle because it was similar to the one he carried in combat.
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Vietnam War Hero Gets 7 Years in Prison for Purchasing an M14 Over 40 Years Ago
BY Jordan Michaels Published: October 23, 2018 { 39 comments }Gallup: Majority of Americans Oppose Black Rifle Ban
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: October 23, 2018 { 2 comments }“The current 40% support for an assault rifles ban is below the historical average of 47%,” noted Gallup. “The latest data provide further evidence that public opinion typically shifts to higher support for tougher gun laws in the aftermath of a traumatic national event such as a mass shooting, but gradually reverts to prior levels as the memory of it fades.”
Florida Official Who Shot Shoplifter Charged with 2nd Degree Murder
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: October 22, 2018 { 34 comments }“There is no way to undo the life-shattering harm that Mr. Dunn caused, but we are pleased with the grand jury’s decision for such an unnecessary and egregious use of deadly force,” said the attorney.
TANDEMKROSS 10/22 Precision Drop-in Trigger
BY Steve Gaspar Published: October 19, 2018 { 8 comments }TANDEMKROSS is joining their flat textured 10/22 trigger and return spring with Brimstone Gunsmithing’s proprietary tool steel hammer and sear for a brand new precision drop in 10/22 masterpiece.
NRA Partners with Cordova Coolers in Wake of YETI Controversy
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: October 18, 2018 { 11 comments }“Cordova is a company that has an unrelenting commitment to the Second Amendment and respect for our freedoms,” continued Schropp. “They build a quality American-made product that stands up to the needs and the lifestyles of our members.”
Appeals Court Rules Fed Trumps State Law in Kansas Gun Convictions
BY Max Slowik Published: October 18, 2018 { 25 comments }The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a Kansas law does not nullify federal law in a case where two men made and bought unregistered suppressors.
Pelosi: Criminalizing Private Transfers Will Be Dems Top Priority Following Midterms
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: October 18, 2018 { 30 comments }A lot’s at stake this November. If the Democrats win the House — political forecaster FiveThrityEight gives Dems an 81 percent chance of taking control following the midterms — Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) promised that criminalizing private transfers will be a top legislative priority. During a sit-down this week with U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch (D-West Boca) [...]
UNDERCOVER VIDEO: Senator Claire McCaskill Hides Support for Black Rifle Ban
BY Jordan Michaels Published: October 18, 2018 { 17 comments }Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill doesn’t mention gun control on her official government website. As a representative from Missouri, she knows to stay away from issues that might alienate moderate voters, but a new undercover video from Project Veritas has revealed her support for everything from a bump stock ban to a ban on semi-automatic rifles.
White Concealed Carrier Jumps the Gun Confronting Black Uber Driver
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: October 18, 2018 { 14 comments }“Just because you have a conceal and carry license doesn’t mean pull your gun out if you think something is happening,” Smith explained.
Watch: Florida City Official Fatally Shoots Alleged Shoplifter
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: October 18, 2018 { 173 comments }A Florida man is dead after allegedly trying to steal a hatchet, shot dead by a store owner who also happens to be a local official. Footage of the shooting was released this week by police.









