Today the Senate voted 68-31 to start debate on gun control legislation that includes expanded background checks and new penalties for gun trafficking. Sixteen Republicans joined with 50 Democrats and two independents to let the bill proceed, while 29 Republicans and two Democrats (Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., and Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska) voted to block it. (more…)
Tag Archives | gun control
Missouri Highway Patrol Gave Feds Weapon Permit Data
Well isn’t that special. The Columbia Tribune is reporting that Missouri Highway Patrol has twice given the entire list of Missouri concealed weapon permit holders to federal authorities, most recently in January. (more…)
Stag Arms May Leave Connecticut
It’s being reported that Connecticut AR-15 manufacturer Stag Arms may be following the lead of Magpul (leaving Colorado), Colt Competition (leaving Oregon, manufacturing leaving Connecticut), PTR Industries (leaving Connecticut) among others, and leaving Connecticut following the passing of gun control legislation. (more…)
PTR Industries is Leaving Connecticut
If you haven’t heard already, gun manufacturer PTR Industries is leaving Connecticut following the fascist gun control laws passed by the state. (more…)
Filibuster Inbound
A filibuster on gun control is coming, and President Obama is none too happy about it. President Obama warned Congress yesterday to not use delaying tactics against the gun control legislation currently being debated in the Senate. (more…)
Gun Law Summary
Having trouble keeping track of all the gun related legislation going around lately? Yeah, me too. Well the Wall Street Journal has put together a nice summary of all the legislation enacted or sent to the governor since the Newtown tragedy. (more…)
Diana DeGette Doesn’t Have a Clue [Updated]
Look out Joe Biden, you’ve got competition for Idiot of the Year. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colorado) spoke at a public forum on national gun control legislation hosted by the Denver Post yesterday, and what she said proves how ridiculous and out of hand things have truly gotten in this country. (more…)
Connecticut’s Gun Control Package
The next state to enact ridiculous reactionary gun control could very well be Connecticut, and it’s a doozy. Lawmakers in Connecticut today announced the package they agreed upon, a package they called the “most comprehensive package in the country because of its breadth”. And this time, gun control has bi-partisan support. (more…)
Law Enforcement and Gun Control
About a week ago I was standing in line to get lunch while I was at work and on the TV was a replay of President Obama speaking about gun control. His backdrop was a conveniently placed group of police officers. (more…)
Bloomberg Funds More Gun Control Propaganda
Remember when we told you about the millions of dollars Mayor Bloomberg spent on a special primary election in Illinois? Well Bloomberg is at it again. (more…)