Articles Tagged 'Gun Rights'

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

Woman Exposes Father With Carry Permit Using Yard Signs

by Matt Vespa | Townhall.com | published on October 24, 2014

One can have legitimate disagreements about the Second Amendment, but what this Minnesota woman is doing is bound to make gun rights advocates more than just a little angry (via KAALtv)[emphasis mine]:

A sign posted in a front yard brings an interesting debate. At the center of it, your constitutional rights. In the past few weeks there’s been a number

Mass police chiefs upset Senate bill limits their power to regulate guns

by Neal Simpson, The Patriot Ledger
Published on July 23, 2014

BOSTON – Police chiefs, lawmakers and gun rights advocates are facing off over legislation that would give local chiefs the power to decide who in… READ MORE

House Passes Amendment to ‘Restore Gun rights’ in D.C.

by Elizabeth Kreft
Published on July 18, 2014

The House of Representatives passed an amendment Wednesday that would prevent the District of Columbia from spending funds to enforce local gun laws — including… READ MORE

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