An anti-gun New York politician blames gun owners for the actions of violent criminals, and says the solution is more citizen disarmament.
Month: April 2012
IRS Grabbing Your Guns – Rumor Control
The story goes that this bill would allow the IRS to seize your passport and your guns if you owe more than $50,000 in back taxes. The claims are totally bogus.
Introducing the ATI GSG STG-44 Rifle
American Tactical Imports, a worldwide importer of firearms, is proud to introduce a new model in the GSG lineup, the GSG STG-44.
Harvard History Professor Needs a History Lesson
Thirty-five words acknowledging the good uses and potential uses of guns, in an article of 7,729 words, is not necessarily better than nothing.
Indiana Senate Race Critical to Gun Owners and Second Amendment
We are one week away from the Indiana Primary Election and the possible election of one of GOA’s top targets, Richard Mourdock, and the defeat of Obama’s favorite Republican Senator Richard Lugar.
Senator Heller Steadfastly Opposes Nomination of Anti-Gun Judge
NRA applauds Sen. Heller for his strong and principled opposition to Judge Cadish’s nomination based on her lack of support for our fundamental, individual right to keep and bear arms.
North Carolina Senate Ok’s Hearing For Restaurant Carry
North Carolina’s House Bill 111 will now be up for a vote.
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.
Blaser Introduces R8 Professional Success Rifle with Cutting-Edge Thumbhole Stock
Blaser has developed a rifle that will provide hunters with the crucial edge for continuous success in the field with the new R8 Professional Success.
Florida Carry Appeals Absurd Activist Judge’s Court Decision on Parking Lot Gun Bans
In his haste, Judge Haddock has thrown out the clear legislative intent written into Florida’s statutes and substituted his own idea of what he thinks the legislature must have meant.
ATK Receives $266 Million in Small Caliber Ammunition Orders
ATK has received orders totaling more than $266 million for small caliber ammunition under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract with the U.S. Army.
A New Breed of Gun Trust – Protecting Firearms Collections
It was only 5 years ago that attorney David Goldman realized that the traditional trust used by thousands of estate planning lawyers created many potential problems.
Feinstein Continues to Misrepresent Mexican Gun Tracing Numbers
Sen. Dianne Feinstein is misrepresenting ATF trace data on Mexican crime guns to push for more U.S. gun control.
Gun Control Rally in Albany a Farce Says New York State Rifle & Pistol Association
It is crystal clear where the public stands on the issue of gun rights in New York. They stand with NYSRPA and the NRA!
Why Doesn’t Bank Of America Issue Statement of Support for the Second Amendment?
While expressing sympathy, Bank representatives have publicly side-stepped the issue of gun rights, tried to imply blame on firearms-related businesses by hiding behind confidentiality concerns.
Harvard Professor Shamelessly Attacks NRA, 2A, Founding Fathers, and You
Harvard professor Jill Lepore’s latest article in The New Yorker is one of the most convoluted, revisionist, anti-gun “historical” pieces I’ve ever read.
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.
AK Rep. Young Demands Answers from BATFE
While BATFE agents are permitted to conduct routine compliance inspections, federal law strictly forbids the removal or copying of a Federal Firearms Licensee’s (FFLs) records.
Regarding New York Times Opinion Piece “I Hunt, but the N.R.A. Isn’t for Me”
Throughout history, a few good men and women have always stood strong and sacrificed to protect the many. That includes the unwise who chose not to protect themselves.
Stand Your Ground – Support the Right to Fight Back
Florida Carry will be sending experts to testify and advise the task force about Florida’s self-defense laws and how they should be strengthened to better protect the law-abiding people of Florida.
ATF Releases Government of Mexico Firearms Trace Data
Trace information shows that between calendar years 2007 and 2011 the Government of Mexico recovered and submitted more than 99,000 firearms to ATF for tracing.
Gun Rights Are Fundamental
As a journalist, especially one entrusted with instilling journalism’s values in our next generation, Sanford should take better care with his profession’s call for accuracy.
CO Bill to End Duplicative State Background Checks Dies in Anti-Gun State Senate
With positive pro-gun legislation introduced and passed in the CO House of Representatives, the anti-gun majority in the Senate chose to play political games with your Second Amendment rights.
Low Violent Crime is Reason for More Concealed Carry, Not Less
Would you be able to successfully stop an attack bare-handed? Would you be willing to bet your loved one’s life or physical and mental well-being on that?
Letter to Editor: 125 Grain Hollow Point Bullet For .45 ACP?
I have been trying to get the ammunition makers to make a 125-grain hollow point bullet for .45 ACP.
US Army Awards M4/M4A1 Carbine Contract to Remington Arms
Remington is pleased to announce the award of an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the procurement of a maximum of 120,000 M4/M4A1 carbines.
Legal Attack on Virginia Citizens Defense League Fails, But At a Cost
What Righthaven was doing with the suit was a form of legal extortion: “Give us a bunch of money to drop the suit or you’ll have to pay a lot more money to an attorney to defend yourself!”
‘Blood On Their Hands’ Seeks to Document Truth about Fast and Furious
A proposed documentary on Fast and Furious “gunwalking” gives concerned gun owners a chance to help bring the truth to light, and maybe even to help make history.