A recent CNN poll shows that more people are skeptical of the efficacy of background checks, and their effect on law abiding citizens.
CNN Poll Shows Skepticism of “Background Checks”
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New Study Shows Criminals Don’t Get Guns from Legal Sources
Numerous studies conducted by academic researchers and by the federal government have shown that criminals do not use legal markets to obtain guns.
Background Checks: Fix NICS Why Bother?
The way to truly Fix NICS is to scrap the system and redirect the funds toward fixing mental health treatment, fixing the justice system, and supporting law enforcement…
SS Update: Agency Backpedals as NRA and Pro-Gun Officials Press for Answer
Last month, we reported on a story by the L.A. Times that indicated the Obama White House is eyeing ways to use the Social Security Administration (SSA) as a source of records for NICS, which…..
Bloomberg Spends Again to Publicize His Bought-and-Paid-For Background Check Law
Recently, Amy Schumer – Millennial comedy sensation and cousin to gun control standard-bearer Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) – insisted that money is at the center of America’s gun control problem.
The Dangers of Universal Background Checks
Universal Background Check legislation poses a very real threat to our right to keep and bear arms and, ultimately, to our liberty itself…
Oregon: Private Transfer Background Check Law Goes Into Effect Sunday
As of Sunday, August 9, all private firearms transfers must be conducted through a firearms dealer absent limited exceptions.
Gun Banners Target NICS 3-Day Delay; NSSF is Responding on Behalf of Gun Industry
They are also attempting to pressure retailers that choose to legally complete transfers after the NICS 3-Day Delay period to change their policy…
Ammunition Background Checks Suspended in New York State
Background checks for ammunition purchases, a centerpiece in New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 2013 SAFE Act, have been scrapped for now…
Oregon: 2015 Legislative Session Adjourns
On Monday, July 6th, the 2015 Legislative Assembly adjourned sine die.
Gun Purchases Rise as Usual Suspects Resort to Usual Tricks
The FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) reported last week that the number of firearm-acquisition background checks in June was the highest for that month on record.
Donald Trump Talks: Gun Control, Assault Weapons, Gun Free Zones & Self Defense
“I do not support expanding background checks. The current background checks do not work…” ~ Donald Trump
886,825 NICS Indicates Record Gun Sales For June 2015
While not reflective of actual gun purchases, NICS is a leading indicator of gun sales, with this 2015 June’s now reporting the Highest June on Record.
Oregon: Flawed Legislation Amended and Passed Out of Committee
On Wednesday, July 1st, the House Rules Committee passed Senate Bill 315 after making amendments to the legislation.
Flawed Legislation Amended and Passed Out of Committee in Oregon
Yesterday, the House Rules Committee passed Senate Bill 315 after making amendments to the legislation.
Serious Anti-Gunners Show What Compromise on Gun Control Would Mean
Whether to capitalize on a tragedy for political purposes, or because their urge to “do something” isn’t tempered by a sense of reality, Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) reacted…
Bloomberg School of Public Health Tries to Pass Off CT Background Check Study as Fact
Gun rights enemies in the media leapt upon the study eagerly, painting it as a killing blow to supporters of relatively unrestricted Second Amendment rights…
North Carolina House Votes to Remove Important Pro-Gun Provision
On Tuesday, June 16, the North Carolina House of Representatives gave in to pressure from the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA) and passed an amendment to House Bill 562, offered by…..
Oregon: Supposed “Fixes” Not What they Appear
Following the enactment of the radically flawed Background Check Law, Senate Bill 941, proponents of the bill have attempted to fix certain issues that the law created.
Group Defies State Law, Promises No Background Checks at Gun Show
A WA State patriot group is hosting a two-day event in which private gun sales will take place with no paperwork, no background checks, and noncompliance with new state law…
House Leadership’s Actions Could Jeopardize Pro-Gun Legislation in North Carolina
Your NRA has learned that House Leadership may be considering removing language from pro-gun House Bill 562 that would eliminate North Carolina’s outdated pistol purchase permit.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney Flies Anti-gun Flag in U.S. House
Reliably anti-gun Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) has introduced two new rights-restricting bills in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Common Sense or Nonsense? The Truth about Universal Background Checks
In these times, there are lots of rational reasons people avoid being on the government gun owner list! Exactly the kind created by Universal Background Checks…
Oregon Democrats Introduce Universal Background Check Bill
Legislation has been introduced in Oregon that would require background checks for private firearm sales…
Washington Post Shocker: Background Checks Don’t Work
They may also omit that the perpetrators’ guns were smuggled and stolen, rather than bought at a gun show in some trumped up loophole…
Media’s Wishful Thinking: ‘Americans’ Gun Purchases Are Declining’…NOT
Lately, gun control supporter’s wishful thinking, claims that the number of gun owners is declining, even the old media have been saying that American’s gun purchases are declining as well…
Felon Shot Days after being Disarmed
A felon was shot while attacking an off duty officer. He had been disarmed just a few days prior. Monitoring of felons works. Background checks don’t.
Nevada Gun Control Initiative Challenged
The Nevada initiative to ban private sales of firearms is being challenged by second amendment supporters. They say initiative promoters missed key deadlines…
Bad Law Unenforceable! NO Ammo Purchase Background Checks In N.Y. this Hunting Season
New York State still does not have the technology in place to enable retailers to perform the mandatory background checks on ammunition purchases required by the state’s SAFE Act, signed by Gov. Cuomo
Washington Voters Gleefully Swallow the 594 Background Check Blue Pill
By a 60% – 40% vote, they are going to be saddled with a Universal Background Check law. This is the first step toward what will eventually be Universal Registration of all their guns…