Contrary to Obama administration apologists’ accusations that gunwalking started under George Bush, new evidence shows the practice occurring during the Clinton presidency–with lethal results.
Month: June 2012
Contempt Vote Against Holder Necessary for Justice
The only conceivable reason that Holder and the Obama administration do not want to turn these documents over is that they contain damning evidence of either incompetence or complicity, or both.
What Next for Auctioned-Off South Korean M1 Garand Rifles?
Here’s a quick update on those tens of thousands of U.S.-made M1 Garand rifles that were supposedly coming back to the United States from the Republic of Korea.
My Take on the SCOTUS’s Anti-Gun Obamacare Ruling
Roberts availed himself of a great opportunity to educate the voters of America. Warning voters that it is not the job of the Supreme Court to protect voters from the folly of electing bad people.
NJ Slaps Gun Owners in Face in Right to Carry Case – Again
The State’s latest filing maintains its position that the Second Amendment does not exist outside the home and that it is the State’s responsibility to protect the public from law-abiding citizens.
SAF Sues Alameda County for Civil Rights Violation in Gun Shop Case
Second Amendment Foundation filed a federal lawsuit against Alameda County, CA for violating the constitutional rights of three businessmen by wrongfully denying them permits to open a gun shop.
CARL WALTHER Announces Formation of U.S. Based Walther Arms, Inc.
Germany-based PW Group announce the formation of Walther Arms, Inc. to handle all the importation, sales, marketing, distribution, and servicing of Walther products in the United States.
Gun Owners Victorious in New York
The New York Legislature wrapped up its 2012 regular legislative session with the microstamping mandate being blocked for the fifth consecutive year.
ObamaCare Decision Means Feds Will Continue to Cull Gun Owner Information
While the decision means many harmful things for the American public, the Second Amendment community remains greatly affected.
Firearms Industry Matches ATF Reward in El Paso Firearms Theft
$5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the theft of firearms from Sportsman’s Elite, a federally licensed firearms retailer in El Paso, Texas.
Pair of First-Time Olympian Shooters Ready for the Spotlight
They’ve pictured themselves there, in Olympic Stadium, walking through the tunnel out into the open air in front of thousands in the stands and millions watching on television.
Outdoor Nation’s Third Annual National Congress Success with Millennial Ambassadors
Outdoor Nation joined Great Outdoors America Week to advocate for initiatives to reconnect Americans with the outdoors.
Fast and Furious Vote Scheduled to Hold Obama & Holder Accountable
On Thursday, June 28, the House of Representatives will vote on whether to hold Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress and to authorize a civil lawsuit to enforce the contempt resolution.
Time Running Out for Important PA Firearms Preemption Legislation
Stalling tactics are being used in the PA House of Representatives to delay a floor vote on SB 273, amendments have been filed by anti-gun Democratic legislators and are designed to kill SB 273.
South Carolina Passes & Sends Important Firearms Legislation to Governor
H 4494 would benefit SC residents in a number of ways, including repeal of the current state law requiring Federal Firearms License holders to be licensed with the state in order to sell handguns.
Oversight Committee Releases Resolution, Report for Today’s Contempt Vote
The House of Representatives is voting today on contempt charges against Attorney General Holder for his failure to produce subpoenaed documents related to the Fast and Furious gunwalking.
MI Court Strikes Down Stun Gun Ban, Says 2nd Amendment Applies to Open Carry
I hope also that this leads to similar results in some of the other places which ban stun guns — D.C., Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Virgin Islands, and Wisconsin.
Cal-FFL, CGF & SAF Sue County of Alameda for Civil Rights Violations
The County of Alameda’s zoning law requiring that gun stores be located 500 feet away from residential properties is not rational and cannot withstand any form of constitutional scrutiny.
USA Shooting National Championships for Shotgun to Feature Four 2012 Olympians
The 19th Annual USA Shooting National Championships for Shotgun are set to begin Thursday, June 27 at the home of USA Shooting in Colorado Springs.
Court Filing Challenges Los Angeles’ 17 Years of Defiance on Carry Permits
For decades, Los Angeles has denied carry permits to all but a tiny handful of residents. In March, a motion was filed on behalf of the NRA in a long-running case that seeks to change that.
Colorado Gun Rights Victories Last Night
In a complete and total rout, RMGO PAC won every race it was involved in. Every race. And all of them by double-digit victories.
Dem Rep Hoyer Readies Constituents as Some Dems Charge Holder with Contempt Tomorrow
Prominent House Democrat Steny Hoyer is telling Democrat constituents around the country to get ready because there will be “defections” in the Democrat Party.
Truth about Operation Wide Receiver Important to Determine
In their zeal to distinguish Wide Receiver from Fast and Furious, some are repeating information that’s not quite accurate according to the confidential informant at the heart of Bush-era program.
Fifth Circuit Rules Against Indefinite Firearm Seizures
In taking the case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, Houston’s attorneys from the ACLU of Louisiana argued that the continued retention of his firearm violated his rights.
House is Set to Vote on Finding Eric Holder in Contempt of Congress
Democrats claim that Issa’s investigation is just a political “witch hunt.” But they ignore the fact that hundreds died while Holder lied.
Kentucky Supreme Court Protects Campus Workers and Visitors
Siding with those who exercise their Right to Carry, the court ruled that a gun owned by a Right-to-Carry permit holder and kept out of sight in a vehicle cannot be barred from university property.
Second Amendment Challenge to Cook County IL Gun Ban Moves Forward
Illinois Supreme Court unanimously denied an attempt by Cook County, Ill., to dismiss a challenge to the county’s California-style ban on countless types of common semi-automatic firearms.
Other Pending NRA Sponsored Cases
The following are just a few of the other key NRA-supported cases still working their way through the courts.
Michigan Court Clarifies Limits on “Gun Free” Zones
State laws, in particular, create a hodgepodge of “gun-free” zones, depending on which hysterical anti-gun talking points happened to get traction in a particular legislature.
After 13 Years, Ninth Circuit Ruling Allows Gun Shows on County Fairgrounds
An epic Second Amendment case filed in 1999 may finally have come to an end.