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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 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 …
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