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Gun Buybacks

National Bureau of Economic Research Study: Gun Buybacks Don’t Work

National Bureau of Economic Research Study: Gun Buybacks Don’t Work Via The Reload: The effectiveness of a common gun-control measure is facing new scrutiny. Gun buybacks don’t reduce crime and may actually make things worse, according to a new study released this month. Researchers working with the National Bureau of Economic Research looked at almost 25 years of data to analyze whether buybacks in 100 different U.S. cities affected gun […]

today05/14/2021 9

mass shootings

Poll: Majority of voters blame mass shootings on mental illness, gang violence

Poll: Majority of voters blame mass shootings on mental illness, gang violence Via Just The News: A majority of U.S. voters blame mass shootings not on access to firearms but on mental illness and gang activity, according to a new Just the News Daily Poll with Scott Rasmussen. When asked, 45% of voters say mental illness is the most significant contributor to mass shootings. A further 18% cite "gang violence." […]

today05/11/2021 14

Ghost Gun

DOJ Introduces ‘Ghost Gun’ Regulations: Background Checks Required

DOJ Introduces ‘Ghost Gun’ Regulations: Background Checks Required Via Breitbart: The Department of Justice (DOJ) issued new “ghost gun” rules Friday, which include requiring a background check for “kits that contain the parts necessary for someone to readily make a gun at home.” A DOJ press released noted the new regulatory proposals would also “require that manufacturers include a serial number on the firearm ‘frame or receiver’ in easy-to-build firearm kits.” The […]

today05/08/2021 8

sanctuary state

Ok governor signs legislation making the state a 2nd Amendment sanctuary state

Ok governor signs legislation making the state a 2nd Amendment sanctuary state Via Just The News: Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday tweeted that his state is now a 2nd Amendment sanctuary state. The Republican official has signed SB 631 into law: "My team is hard at work again, reviewing bills and signing them into law," a tweet declared. "As of today, Oklahoma is officially a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary State!" Part of the legislation declares: "Any federal, […]

today04/27/2021 9

Constitutional Carry

Louisiana’s Democrat Governor Pledges Veto of Constitutional Carry

Louisiana’s Democrat Governor Pledges Veto of Constitutional Carry Via Breitbart: Gov. John Bel Edwards (D-LA) pledged Thursday to veto legislation aimed at removing the requirement for law-abiding citizens to get a permit before carrying a concealed handgun for self-defense, the Associated Press (AP) reported Thursday. State Sen. Jay Morris’ (R-Monroe) carry bill passed a Senate committee and will soon go to the entire Louisiana Senate for consideration. The AP reported Morris’ bill “would allow anyone 21 […]

today04/24/2021 7

FedEx shooter

Police: FedEx shooter legally bought guns used in shooting

Police: FedEx shooter legally bought guns used in shooting Via AP News: The former employee who shot and killed eight people at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis legally bought the two rifles used in the attack despite red flag laws designed to prevent such purchases, police said. A trace of the two guns found by investigators at the scene revealed that suspect Brandon Scott Hole, 19, of Indianapolis, legally bought the rifles […]

today04/19/2021 5

Democrat Senators

Democrat Senators Introduce One-Handgun-a-Month Purchase Limit

Democrat Senators Introduce One-Handgun-a-Month Purchase Limit Via Breitbart: Sens. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Mark Warner (D-VA) are pushing federal gun control proposals that mirror restrictions adopted in the state of Virginia in 2020. InsideNova reports the legislation is called the Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act. It includes an expansion of background checks and a red flag law. 13 News Now notes the Act also include a one-handgun-a-month purchase limit. Kaine and Warner […]

today04/16/2021 5

Arizona

Arizona Gov. Signs Bill Barring Enforcement of Federal Gun Controls

Arizona Gov. Signs Bill Barring Enforcement of Federal Gun Controls Via Breitbart: Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) signed legislation Tuesday to bar in-state enforcement of any federal firearm laws which violate the Second Amendment. On March 31, 2021, Breitbart News reported the legislation, HB 2111, titled “2nd Amendment Firearm Freedom Act,” had been passed by the Arizona House and Senate and was heading to Ducey’s desk. The Associated Press notes that HB 2111 will […]

today04/07/2021 8

gun ownership

Majority of voters, prefer to live where gun ownership is legal

Majority of voters, prefer to live where gun ownership is legal Via Just The News: A strong majority of U.S. voters in a new Just the News Daily Poll with Scott Rasmussen – including nearly half of Democratic voters surveyed – say they would prefer to live in communities where gun ownership is legal. Sixty-three percent of voters said they would prefer to "live where individuals are allowed to own guns." Just 26% said they would prefer to […]

today04/01/2021 12

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