Terry family attorney Pat McGroder released the following statement from Brian Terry’s parents Josephine Terry and Kent Terry Sr.
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House Committee Votes to Hold Eric Holder in Contempt of Congress
President Barack Obama invoked executive privilege today to lock up documents that House investigators were seeking in relation to the cover-up surrounding Operation Fast & Furious.
Call Today; Urge Representatives to Vote Yes on Conservation & Economic Growth Act
The Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act simply amends the Pittman-Robertson Act to provide state agencies with the ability to utilize funds for the creation of public shooting ranges.
Eric Holder Offers a “Compromised” Compromise
He is merely continuing to stonewall in an effort to delay the contempt vote, and perhaps even stall the process until after November’s election.
Miss. Senators Co-sponsor Gun Rights Legislation to Scuttle UN Arms Trade Treaty
The bill is aimed at protecting U.S. Constitutional rights related to the U.N. Arms Trade Treaty.
Senators Tester & Thune Introduce Vitally Important Sportsmen’s Act Amendment
Anti-hunting groups are suing the EPA to force a ban on traditional ammunition made with lead components that would devastate hunting and shooting sports participation and conservation funding.
Documents Show Senior DOJ Officials Knew of Gunwalking in Fast & Furious
Darrell Issa confronted Atty Gen Holder with new documents showing that senior Justice Dept Officials in Washington were given specific information about reckless tactics in Operation Fast & Furious.
U.S. Investigators Not Alone in Condemning “Fast and Furious”
Arturo Sarukhan, Mexico’s ambassador to the U.S., commented earlier in the week, “Mexico was never apprised how the operation would be designed and implemented.”
House Republicans Fire Off Letter to Eric Holder
House Republican leaders sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder last Friday demanding that he fork over the thousands upon thousands of documents that the Justice Department has.
Tester Leads Senate in Blocking U.N. Arms Treaty
Standing up for Montanans’ Second Amendment rights, Senator Jon Tester today successfully blocked government funding from being used to advance the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty.
House Leadership Demands Cooperation from Holder on “Fast and Furious”
Rep. Issa has been investigating “Fast and Furious” since early in 2011, but the DOJ is still refusing to cooperate or reveal who in the agency knew about and approved the operation.
Coalition of Attorneys General Want National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity
The ongoing effort to fully vindicate the fundamental, individual right to carry a concealed handgun for self-defense took a major step forward with the passage of H.R. 822.
After Passage of “Sportsmen’s Heritage Act,” BLM Backs Down on Shooting Ban
On May 11, the Bureau of Land Management announced that it was abandoning the effort to ban recreational shooting on the Sonoran Desert National Monument in Arizona.
Senator Moran Leads Efforts Against U.N. Gun Ban Treaty
An international gun eradication movement has been working to achieve a UN Arms Trade Treaty that would cover not only tanks, helicopters, and heavy weapons, but also rifles, shotguns, and handguns.
Rehberg Amendment to Restrict Funds for a UN Arms Trade Treaty Passes in U.S. House
The amendment mandates that no taxpayer funds may be used to negotiate a UN Arms Trade Treaty that would restrict the 2A rights of any US citizen or regulate firearms or ammunition.
Eleven Wins for Gun Owners
Congress has protected the 2nd Amendment through a number of general provisions included in various appropriations bills. We are happy to report 11 provisions to protect the 2nd Amendment.
Tell Congress Oppose Export Control Amendments to the Defense Authorization Bill
Some in Congress are going to try and stop export control reforms that are critical to helping U.S. companies compete globally so we can restore and grow the U.S. economy and create more jobs.
Congressman Darrell Issa is a Second Amendment Hero
Congressman Darrell Issa sent a memorandum to members of his committee outlining instances in which Attorney General Holder perjured himself before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Dems Planning Amendment To Destroy Stand Your Ground
House Democrats said Tuesday they will offer an amendment to push to overturn stand-your-ground self-defense laws in states like Florida.
Feinstein Signals Attempt To Filibuster National Right To Carry Legislation
Associated Press reported recently that Sen. Dianne Feinstein is trying to block votes on bills that would require a state to honor concealed gun permits from other states.
NSSF Urges You to Support Spending Bill with Pro-2nd Amendment Riders
The ATF rider also includes the “Rehberg Amendment” that would block ATF from requiring firearms retailers to report “multiple sales” of (AR-platform) modern sporting rifles.
House Oversight Committee Makes Case for Contempt of Congress in “Fast & Furious”
This week, Rep. Issa, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, made good on the pledge and sent out a draft Contempt Order against Holder to members of the committee.
Congressman Gosar on Potential Contempt Charges Against AG Holder – VIDEO
Ginny Simone talks to Congressman Paul Gosar (R-AZ) on Potential Contempt Charges Against AG Eric Holder.
Rehberg Amendment Protects Gun Owners from Unauthorized Obama Admin Tracking Policy
Rehberg’s amendment prevents the government from appropriating funds to implement that policy. This is the third time Rehberg has fought back efforts by the ATF to increase gun control regulations.
Right-to-Carry Amendment Passes in U.S. House Subcommittee
Representative Alan Nunnelee (R-Miss.) offered an amendment to allow a law-abiding citizen to legally possess firearms on Army Corps of Engineers Water Resource Development lands.
Rehberg Amendment to Block Unauthorized Sales Reports Advances on Capitol Hill
An amendment to prohibit use of federal funds to carry out the BATFE’s requirement that firearm dealers in the four southwestern border states file “multiple sales” reports on individuals advances.
Rehberg Amendment Blocking Unauthorized Gun Owner Record Keeping Passes in Committee
Congressman Denny Rehberg’s (Mont.) amendment to prohibit the use of funds for a new and unauthorized multiple sales reporting and registration plan proposed by the ATF.
Udall Speaks on His Bill to Develop Public Shooting Ranges – VIDEO
The measure would give states the flexibility to spend their already-allotted Pittman-Robertson funds to create or improve public shooting ranges.
Mr. Obama, Tear Down that DOJ-ATF Wall!
It’s time for the wall to come down, truth to be revealed, and those responsible for Fast & Furious to pay a price for their arrogance, indifference to innocent life, and violation of their oath.
Richard Lugar – The Most Anti-Gun Republican in the US Senate
Lugar’s opposition to national reciprocity is particularly out of line since Indiana already recognizes permits from every other state.