Florida Governor Rick Scott has proposed raising the minimum wage to purchase all firearms in the state of Florida, including assault rifles, to 21 from 18. The requirement already exists for handguns. It is a remarkable announcement considering the support …
Continue ReadingThe CEO of National Rifle Association Wayne LaPierre addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference today and reiterated calls to introduce greater security to the nation’s schools in the wake of the deadly school shooting that killed seventeen at Marjory Stoneman …
Continue ReadingPresident Trump announced on Twitter this morning that he will be backing comprehensive background checks for gun purchases with an emphasis, he said, on mental health. He also indicated support for raising the eligibility age for purchases of assault rifles …
Continue ReadingThe Florida state House of Representatives voted down a bill that would ban many semiautomatic guns and large capacity magazines yesterday. The bill, which would ban AR-15 rifles like the one used in the Parkland, FL, shooting, and large capacity …
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President Trump has directed his attorney general, Jeff Sessions, to explore ways to make the firearm accessory known as the “bump stock” illegal. “Just a few moments ago I signed a memo directing the attorney general to …
Continue ReadingThe White House has signaled President Trump’s openness to strengthening federal background checks in the wake of the deadly school shooting in Parkland, FL, this week. “While discussions are ongoing and revisions are being considered, the president is supportive of …
Continue ReadingRenewed calls have been made for the Florida state legislature to pass a “red flag” law in the wake of the deadly Parkland school shooting that left seventeen dead and wounded fourteen others last week. Red Flag laws …
Continue ReadingIn the wake of the Parkland school shooting, gun rights activists believe that proponents of gun control are getting crucial facts in the debate wrong.
For example, in November the House of Representatives passed a “reciprocity” bill that would …
Continue ReadingDemocratic Senator Dianne Feinstein of California will be introducing an assault weapons bill that would make it illegal for any individual younger than 21 years of age to purchase one.
“Under current law, licensed gun dealers cannot sell a handgun …
Continue ReadingA Republican U.S. Congressman has received a campaign donation of “thoughts and prayers,” in the wake of a deadly school shooting that claimed seventeen lives and wounded fourteen others last week.
“Since you and your colleagues in Congress seem to …
Continue ReadingA top Republican donor has threatened to withhold political donations from candidates that do not support passing a new ban on assault weapons. Al Hoffman Jr., a real estate developer and former ambassador to Portugal, wrote an email Saturday to …
Continue ReadingAn Arizona man has charged in connection to the Las Vegas shooting last October that left fifty-eight people dead and wounded hundreds of others. The shooter, 64-year-old Stephen Paddock fired on a crowd of concert goers from his hotel room …
Continue ReadingChris Christie signed a bill banning the sale or possession of bump stocks, one of the last bills Christie signed into law as New Jersey’s Governor. Christie left office today after serving two terms in New Jersey’s state house.
It …
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