California Killer Built His Own ‘Ghost Gun’: Quote of the Day

“The more restrictive the laws become for people to purchase firearms, we’re going to see those criminal elements build their own. That’s what they do.” – Tehama County Assistant Sheriff Phil Johnston in Shooting rampage in California highlights “ghost guns” and their dangers [via cbsnews.com]

TTAG Daily Digest: Gabby’s Latest Targets, Holder’s Prosecutorial Disinterest and Chris Murphy is SUPER CLOSE!

Gabby’s group can always find something to ban…and use to raise more cash . . . Gun reformers search for the next bump stock On Wednesday, the gun-violence prevention group founded by former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) will release a report detailing nine products — all commercially available under current federal law — the advocates say are … Read more

TTAG Daily Digest: A SAFE Act Failure, ‘Racist’ Billboards and a Dog Named Tank

Notice there’s one option missing here . . . How active shooters are changing school security in the US Through training programs like ALICE — Alert, lockdown, inform, counter and evacuate — Rounds and other teachers are learning how to barricade doors with desks and chairs, run away from gunfire and throw everything from pencils … Read more