Compromising on Background Checks and the ‘Charleston Loophole’ Will Only Endanger More Women

By Kerry Sloan There has been no shortage of discussion, recently and over the last decade, about the need for “universal background checks.” While we see pithy, eloquent responses to UBC proposals such as, “All gun laws are unconstitutional,” “Shall not be infringed!” and “Background checks only prevent law abiding citizens from exercising their Second … Read more

BREAKING: House Passes Bill Outlawing Private Gun Sales

By Steve Karnowski and Amy Forliti, Associated Press Emboldened by their majorities in the House and Senate, Democrats are making a new push to enact the first major new gun control laws in more than two decades — starting with stricter background checks. The House passed legislation on Thursday to require background checks on all … Read more

Buying A Gun In A Private Sale? Is There a Way to Check If It’s Stolen?

By David Katz You’re looking for a gun for everyday carry, a shotgun for hunting season, or perhaps you just want a nice used gun to add to your collection. You also want to find a really good deal and the gun market is tight right now. A private sale might be just the way … Read more

Nevada Governor Signs Bill Outlawing Private Gun Sales

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, a Democrat, signed a so-called universal background check bill into law yesterday. The measure outlaws private gun sales in the state. That means Nevadans now need government permission to sell a firearm to a friend. The Democrats who control the legislature sped the bill through the legislative process to give opponents as … Read more

Congressional Democrats Plan to Vote On Outlawing All Private Gun Sales

Democrats haven’t even grabbed the Speaker’s gavel from Republicans in the House of Representatives yet, but they’re wasting no time in preparing a raft of gun control bills they plan on fast-tracking to the floor for votes. Their latest impingement on American’s right to keep and bear arms: banning all private gun sales. From politico.com: … Read more