Articles Tagged 'Gun Rights'

Assault weapons ban picks up steam in Congress

by SCOTT WONG - The Hill
Published on August 14, 2019

An assault weapons ban is picking up steam in the House and on the 2020 campaign trail as Democrats search for a way to respond… READ MORE

Toomey-Manchin background check measure faces obstacles

by Susan Ferrechio | Washington Examiner
Published on August 13, 2019

A Senate measure to expand background checks would seem headed for quick passage following the recent string of mass shootings and President Trump’s interest in… READ MORE

California gun owners splurge on ammo as new background check law takes effect

by OWEN DAUGHERTY -The Hill
Published on July 2, 2019

Gun owners in California are stocking up on ammunition as the state’s new law requiring background checks to purchase ammo takes effect. The new law,… READ MORE

New NRA president targets Dem Rep. Lucy McBath, says gun lobby will back anyone running against her

The newly elected president of the National Rifle Association (NRA) pledges to endorse any candidate who opposes the gun-control policies of U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga. Carolyn Meadows became president of the NRA after internal turmoil led to the resignation of Oliver North following accusations that he tried to pressure executive vice president Wayne LaPierre into resigning amid his criticism… READ MORE

Meet the only person in the US who can legally own a bump stock

by Melissa Quinn
Published on April 10, 2019

Clark Aposhian added a bump stock to his firearms collection about a year before a gunman using the devices, which let semi-automatic weapons fire more… READ MORE

North Georgia Republican files bill to allow permitless carry of guns

A North Georgia Republican is getting a head start on what could be flurry of proposals to expand access to guns. State Rep. Matt Gurtler, R-Tiger, filed legislation to let anyone who is legally allowed to own a gun carry it without paying for a state-issued license. Felons and people who were involuntarily committed to a mental institution within the… READ MORE

Proposed state law would require NY pistol owners open up social media and online searches

New Yorkers applying for handgun licenses or renewing existing licenses could potentially have to submit to a state review of their social media histories and internet searches under a proposed new state law. “We hear about these instances where there’s a mass shooting,” said Rochester area Assemblywoman-elect Jamie Romeo, “but there were all these red flags. People should’ve seen this… READ MORE

Voters in 10 Oregon counties to vote on gun rights ordinance

PORTLAND, ORE.–Voters in 10 Oregon counties will decide on Second Amendment Preservation Ordinances this Election Day. The ordinances state that county residents have the right to own semi-automatic weapons and high capacity magazines, and the right to own firearms without any registration requirement. The ordinances also call on county sheriffs to decide whether state and federal gun laws are constitutional,… READ MORE

Iowa lawmakers pass the state’s most expansive gun rights bill ever

by Kristine Phillips | washingtonpost
Published on April 13, 2017

With one stroke of a pen, Gov. Terry Branstad is poised to make Iowa one of the friendliest states for gun owners. Lawmakers have passed… READ MORE

The famous Kalashnikov AK-47 assault rifles have been made in frigid Moscow since their inception 69 years ago. Soon, they'll be made in sunny Florida, too.

Kalashnikov to open AK-47 factory in Florida

by CNN Wire
Published on January 28, 2016

LAS VEGAS — The famous Kalashnikov AK-47 assault rifles have been made in frigid Moscow since their inception 69 years ago. Soon, they’ll be made… READ MORE

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