Category: FPC Newslinks
New York lawmakers sink bills to ban .50 cals, mandate gun lock use
Chris Eger from Guns.com reported, A New York Senate committee Tuesday snuffed out proposals to ban .50 caliber rifles and force gun owners to lock up their guns at home. The Republican-controlled Senate Codes Committee defeated the bills by a 9-7 vote without comment. Senate... Read More
Common thread in Aurora, Lacey: gun control failures
Do gun control laws really stop criminals from committing violent crimes? Dave Workman with Examiner.com reports: As the murder trial of accused mass killer James E. Holmes continues today in Colorado, court proceedings against the 16-year-old who faces charges for firing a couple of shots... Read More
“If either change had any effect on human behavior, I never noticed it.”
In AZ, concealed carry was absolutely banned (no permits available) except for peace officers, until, oh, 10-20 years ago….If either change [Arizona’s change from ‘no-issue’ to ‘shall-issue and a subsequent change to ‘Constitutional carry’] had any effect on human behavior, I never noticed it. –... Read More
Michigan gun group, parent sue Ann Arbor schools over weapons-free policy
Michigan Gun Owners, a pro gun organization, and a Michigan parent are suing the Ann Arbor Public Schools and their Superintendent over a new policy relating to guns on campuses. CBS Detroit reports: “Our ideal situation is that the Ann Arbor school district, and any... Read More
Baltimore Police Chief calls for more Gun Control, NRA predicts citizens will need guns in crisis
By Mike Piccione: In the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing for the merits of additional federal gun control on Jan. 30, 2013 Three advocates for additional gun control, one being Baltimore County Police Chief James Johnson,... Read More
Baltimore: Why the Second Amendment is Absolutely Relevant (and Necessary) Today
Powerful video from ABC 7 News – WJLA on Monday, April 27, 2015: #BREAKINGNEWS — Powerful footage: Kevin Lewis on the ground in the middle of the riot situation in Baltimore. (Sound recommended) http://bit.ly/1Gqd7wp Posted by ABC 7 News – WJLA on Monday, April 27,... Read More
The Hill: Republicans assail race disclosures in gun purchases
By Tim Devaney, The Hill: Gun rights advocates in Congress are up in arms over federally mandated racial disclosures in gun purchases. Republican lawmakers are seeking to roll back a controversial Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) policy that requires people to indicate... Read More
South Carolina House OKs bill ending permits to carry concealed weapons
According to the Associated Press, A bill that would allow South Carolina residents to carry concealed weapons without a permit has passed the House….Rep. Mike Pitts introduced the amendment. The Laurens Republican says it is a good compromise because people would still have to keep... Read More
Gotham ‘gun shop’ appears as ruse to preach anti-firearm message
From FoxNews.com: A “gun shop” that suddenly appeared in the heart of Manhattan last week only to close its doors after two days was actually an elaborate ruse by a pro-gun control group that sought to lure potential customers in order to make their anti-firearms... Read More