Blue Dog Democrats — if that’s still a thing — often say they are strong supporters of the Second Amendment. They always say the same thing: they aren’t looking to ban or confiscate our firearms. They simply want “common sense” restrictions (which are nothing more than infringements on our God-given right to keep and bear … Read more
You’re probably aware that as part of the BidenHarris administration’s war on civilian gun ownership, the ATF has proposed two new regulatory rules. The first lays out a new definition of what constitutes a firearm. The rule is allegedly intended to battle the scourge of un-serialized privately made firearms — AKA “ghost guns.” The rule … Read more
A day after the mass shooting in Boulder, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) bristled at gun restrictions proposed by Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee. “What happens in this committee after every mass shooting is Democrats propose taking away guns from law-abiding citizens, because that’s their political agenda,” he said. That sentiment may be leading gun … Read more
By Larry Keane Chris Cheng outperformed competitors to win History Channel’s Top Shot championship, but his best performance yet may have been on Capitol Hill defending gun rights this week. The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing titled, “Constitutional and Common Sense Steps to Reduce Gun Violence.” In the wake of the tragic murders in … Read more
NRA exiting New York to reincorporate in Texas will make for the most successful and powerful #NRA ever. Don’t just take our word for it…@TedCruz @MikePompeo @Jim_Jordan @BurgessOwens @MarkRobinsonNC pic.twitter.com/VjYhTc6okZ — NRA (@NRA) March 4, 2021 After the video was posted on social media, NRA Director of Media Relations Amy Hunter said the group was … Read more
By Larry Keane Judge Amy Coney Barrett showed the nation several things for which she won’t apologize during her nomination hearings. She won’t apologize for her keen intellect, her dedication to originalist interpretation of the law and she won’t apologize for being a gun owner. Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) quickly got to the … Read more
This is TTAG’s weekly roundup of legal and legislative news affecting guns, the gun business and gun owners’ rights. For a deeper dive into the topics discussed here, check out this week in gun rights at FPC. Injunction SECURED in gun shop closure suit On May 7, 2020 United States District Judge Douglas P. Woodlock issued … Read more
This is TTAG’s weekly roundup of legal and legislative news affecting guns, the gun business and gun owners’ rights. Trump’s Surprise Gun Legislation and Background Check Apps I’ve always been a big fan of surprises. As a kid I’d cover my ears whenever my mom tried to give me “hints” as to Christmas presents. That’s … Read more
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot won election as Chicago’s Mayor earlier this year. Early into her term, she came right out and blamed the Chicago Police Department for the Windy City’s persistent, pervasive violence problem. Today, after a summer of violence that left 167 murdered and almost 900 maimed, Lightfoot now has a new target to … Read more
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