“This law was clearly unconstitutional from the outset, and designed to threaten Pittsburgh and other cities trying to protect their neighborhoods from illegal guns,” said Mayor Bill Peduto. “I’m overjoyed that the court system is joining us in standing up for citizens and public safety instead of special rights for the gun lobby.”
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Anti-Gunners Win in Pennsylvania, State Court Overturns Pro-Gun Law
Published: June 25, 2015 { 2 comments }
Walmart CEO Stands Behind Decision to Sell Guns
Published: June 25, 2015 { 38 comments }In an effort to serve their hunting and fishing clientele, Walmart will continue selling firearms in American stores for the foreseeable future.
Congressman Introduces Bill to Criminalize, Tax Private Transfers
Published: June 25, 2015 { 21 comments }Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced a bill Wednesday that would both criminalize and tax the private transfer of firearms between law-abiding citizens.
Employee Breaks Up Bar Fight, Fatally Shoots Shotgun-Wielding Patron
Published: June 25, 2015 { 2 comments }An armed employee at a Youngston, Ohio, bar fatally shot a shotgun-wielding patron after the customer refused to back down from a bar fight.
Watch Anti-Gun Councilman Lose It During Town Meeting On Mandatory Gun Storage
Published: June 25, 2015 { 27 comments }“I didn’t mean to lose my temper, but felt it was abusive for them to come there in large numbers, wearing their shirts,” said Rich. “They were accusing us of taking their Second Amendment rights. I got upset, so I stood up – I don’t have to be intimidated by outside organizations like that.”
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.
Restaurant Worker Fatally Shoots Armed Robber, Hailed As Hero
Published: June 24, 2015 { 4 comments }A Detroit Coney Island restaurant worker is being hailed as a hero after he turned the tables on an armed robber last weekend, fatally shooting the man in order to protect the patrons.
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.
Courts Order State Police To Release SAFE Act Data
Published: June 24, 2015 { 1 comment }The State Police reluctantly turned over the SAFE Act data after declining to appeal an earlier court decision ordering them to do so.
Five Dumbest Calls For Gun-Control Following Church Shooting: ‘Guns don’t protect anyone from anything’
Published: June 23, 2015 { 25 comments }The five dumbest calls for gun control in the wake of the mass shooting at the historic church in Charleston, South Carolina.