Long story short, criminals do not typically obtain their firearms from gun shops or gun shows, and the Justice Department knows it.
Dave Workman
SCOTUS Grants Cert in VanDerStok Challenge of ATF ‘Final Rule’
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday granted certiorari in the case of Garland v. VanDerStok, which challenges the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ “Final Rule”
April 19, 1775 | The Second Amendment’s Date of Birth
Regardless what historians might otherwise suggest, this Friday, April 19 marks the real 249th birthday of the Second Amendment.
Oregon Court Allows Measure 114 Smackdown to Stand…For Now
Oregon gun owners are breathing a little easier now that the Oregon Court of Appeals has decided to not override the ruling that stayed the state’s most recent gun control.
Battle Over WA Magazine Ban Heats as Judge Strikes Law, Court Stays Order
The battle over a Washington state law banning so-called “large-capacity magazines” was struck down by a Cowlitz County Superior Court judge.
Another Gun Buyback: Good for Headlines, Not So Much for Results
Despite its popularity, several national studies show, ‘there is little empirical evidence of these programs’ effectiveness’ in decreasing gun violence.
Is There a Doctor in the House, and Is He Asking About Your Guns?
An April 1 article in The Atlantic reveals what appears to be a newly re-energized effort by the medical community to stick its stethoscope where it doesn’t belong: In your gun safe.
Gabbard’s Change of Heart; Blows Whistle on Capitol Hill Gun Grabbers
While many responses to the interview show skepticism toward Gabbard’s change of heart, some of her remarks are the stuff of which campaign advertising is made.
2 Governors On Guns: One Defends Rights, The Other is Far Left
Governors at the far ends of the country—Republican Glenn Youngkin in Virginia and Democrat Jay Inslee in Washington—just provided a lesson on the difference between common sense and nonsense.
Media Ignores 2022 AP Style Change Suggesting Bias Against Modern Rifles
Despite an Associated Press style tip issued in July 2022, the media continues to use the term “assault rifle” out of habit.
OPINION: Op-Ed in ‘The Hill’ Unintentionally Illustrates Logic Vacuum of Gun Control
America’s gun owners are once again penalized by the shortcomings of people who violate existing gun laws, and will ignore any new ones.
Statistical Failure: Seattle’s Gun, Ammo Tax Falls Short as Homicides Soar
When the City of Seattle adopted a special tax on firearms and ammunition in the summer of 2015 proponents projected an annual revenue of between $300,000 and $500,000.
Colorado House Passes Vehicle Lock Box Bill; Stolen Guns Big National Problem
The Colorado state House Judiciary Committee has approved a bill which prohibits leaving a firearm in a motor vehicle unless stored in a lock box or the vehicle’s trunk.
Rasmussen: ‘Majority of Dem Voters’ Support Reps Refusing to Certify if Trump Wins
In an alarming report, veteran polling firm Rasmussen revealed this week that a majority of Democrat voters (57%) would support Democrats in Congress for “refusing to certify” the November presidential election results.
REPORT: Feds Spied on Citizens, Likened Pro-Gun Positions with Violent Extremism
A special House Judiciary subcommittee has issued an alarming report which alleges federal law enforcement “commandeered financial institutions to spy on Americans.”
‘FFL Killer’ Bill Passed by WA Democrats; Requirements Financially Devastating
Democrats in the Washington Legislature have passed House Bill 2118, dubbed the “FFL Killer Bill” because it adds onerous and expensive new requirements for licensed firearms dealers.
Maine Lawmakers Holding Hearings on Gun Control Measures
Maine lawmakers are hearing from the public this week about legislation filed just days ago by Democrat legislators in response to last year’s rampage in Lewiston.
Mills, Gottlieb at CPAC: Gun Control is about Weakening America
An important segment of last weekend’s Conservative Action Political Conference, virtually overlooked by the media.
Media Makes Most of Manhattan Verdict Against LaPierre, NRA
Former NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre was ordered to repay more than $4.3 million back to the association, noted CNN.
Leading Washington Anti-Gunner: ‘I’ll Get it Done Next Year’
After several gun control bills apparently died in the Washington Legislature recently, Seattle Democrat Rep. Liz Berry told the Seattle Times, she will pursue a permit-to-purchase requirement in 2025.
Will Another Cougar Attack Change Washington’s Hunting Laws?
Another cougar attack in Washington State has some people arguing on social media that it is long past time for the legislature to repeal a 1996 ban on hunting the big cats.
Morbid Messaging: AI-Generated Gun Control from the Grave
The gun prohibition movement has entered a new and macabre realm, using AI-generated messages delivered in facsimiles of the voices of the dead.
Gotham Gunplay Trashes Sensitive Area Myth Illegal Immigrant Teen Busted
A 15-year-old Illegal Immigrant from Venezuela who reportedly entered the U.S. last September has been arrested and charged as an adult in the shooting of a tourist in New York’s Times Square last week
CCRKBA Chair says Seattle-area Freeway Shootings Prove Gun Control Failure
“You can’t blame it on the lack of gun laws,” Gottlieb observed, “because the state has adopted lots of gun laws in recent years, proving that none of them work.”
Media Perpetuates Myth that ‘Gun Control’ Equals ‘Gun Safety,’ Sacrificing Credibility
As the establishment media has delighted in reporting the ongoing civil litigation against the National Rifle Association…there has been no slowing down of efforts to portray gun control groups and efforts as “gun safety” organizations and advocacy.
Federal Court Strikes Down California’s Ammunition Background Check Law
U.S. District Court Judge Roger T. Benitez has once again made headlines in California by permanently enjoining the State of California’s enforcement of the state’s ammunition sales background check provisions.
Washington Democrats Push Liability Insurance Requirement for Gun Owners
Washington State Senate Democrats are pushing a controversial bill that would require gun owners to obtain liability insurance…more than 1,100 people signed up to oppose the measure.
Utah Lawmaker Introduces Bill for Gun Lockboxes in Classrooms
In a telephone interview with Ammoland News, State Rep. Tim Jimenez, a Republican from Tooele, explained his idea. He is sponsoring House Bill 119, which creates an “Educator-Protector Program.”
Second Amendment Foundation Sues over Medical Marijuana 2A Ban
The Second Amendment Foundation has sued the U.S. Government, Attorney General Merrick Garland and two other top federal officials in a challenge of long-standing federal laws and regulations prohibiting gun possession or ownership by medical marijuana users.
Right Out of the Gate, Virginia Dems Make Clear They Haven’t Changed
No sooner did Virginia Democrats arrive in Richmond to take back control of the legislature than they quickly resurrected their gun control agenda.