Articles Tagged 'Gun Rights'

Democrats take aim at gun owners in Houston debate

by Naomi Lim | Washington Examiner
Published on September 13, 2019

Gun control featured prominently in the third Democratic debate in Houston, with most of the 10 candidates trying to one-up each other on the issue… READ MORE

‘I’m getting very angry’: Pelosi lashes out at reporter over gun control

by Ellie Bufkin | Washington Examiner
Published on September 12, 2019

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lashed out near the Capitol on Wednesday after a reporter asked her a question about pending gun control legislation. Regarding whether… READ MORE

Conflicted Senate GOP fears clash with NRA

by ALEXANDER BOLTON -The Hill
Published on September 11, 2019

Trump takes victory lap after Republicans win in North Carolina Democratic governors call on Trump, McConnell to support gun control measures Republican pulls off critical… READ MORE

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

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