|
|
CA: Pro-Gun Event Prompts 'Content Warning' From Student Activists
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
A student-run group at California State University, Chico warned classmates to �be safe� and �avoid the area� Monday when a conservative student group held a pro-gun event on campus. The Gender and Sexuality Equity Center (GSEC), a student-run organization sponsored by student government, took to social media on Monday, issuing a �content warning� to alert students that the Chico State Republicans were broadcasting their support for the Second Amendment and inviting passersby to engage in discussions about the topic.
|
Colorado Gun Rights Activists Fired Up over Proposed Boulder Ban
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
Colorado gun rights activists are likely to jam the city council meeting in Boulder this Thursday evening to weigh in on a controversial proposal to ban the sale and possession of so-called �assault weapons� and magazines that hold more than 10 cartridges, according to the Daily Camera.
One local gun retailer, Frederick Barton at Bison Tactical, one of two gun stores in the city, told Liberty Park Press that the proposal will likely get lots of opposition. It might also attract legal action. The council is actually going to formally set the meeting during its regular Tuesday evening session, with this explanation. |
VA Dem on AR-15s: Yeah, Let's Ban Them, But My Party Doesn't Know How To Define Them
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
Well, not necessarily a shocking announcement, given pro-gun Democrats usually buckle when the pressure becomes this intense: Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) is reversing his position on so-called assault weapons bans and magazine sizes. The Virginia Democrat is a moderate on the issue, earning a C rating from the National Rifle Association. Not the best, for sure�but one that used to be counted on for voting against his party�s ban on rifles they consider scary.
|
MI: No Charges for Sheriff Who Left Gun in Middle School Locker Room
Submitted by:
Corey Salo
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
A Michigan sheriff won't face criminal charges for leaving his gun in a middle school.
Mecosta County Prosecutor Brian E. Thiede, through staff in his office, said he declined to authorize charges against Isabella County Sheriff Michael Main. Staff added Thiede found no statute had been violated when Main over the weekend of March 10-11 left his backup handgun in a locker room within Shepherd Middle School, 150 W. Hall St.
A sixth grader at the school had found the Glock 27 on a toilet paper dispenser the morning of Monday, March 12. The student immediately notified school officials, who in turn contacted Shepherd police.
|
Government Failure and Political Malpractice Kill our Kids..Again
Submitted by:
Robert Morse
Website: slowfacts.wordpress.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
Who is at fault for 17 dead children and staff in the Parkland, Florida high school? I assume you feel the same way I do and want to keep our children safe. That means we have to look at what worked to save lives at Parkland. We also have to see what failed in this latest murder. Without that examination, we�re likely to repeat our old mistakes. I don�t want political theater to get in the way of our children�s safety.
That is why we have to ask some tough questions. What worked, what failed this time, and what fails over and over? |
PA: McGurl- Stabbing was in Self-Defense
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
Testifying Monday in Schuylkill County Court in his own defense, Harold J. McGurl Jr. told jurors he had no choice in October 2016 but to stab the man he said was trying to beat him on the streets of Ashland. �He just kept coming at me,� McGurl said of Jordan M. Adams. �The next thing I remember ... is Mr. Adams kicking me in my face. I came up and started swinging my arm.� |
6 Essential Practice Tips for a Concealed-Carry Revolver
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
There is a reason the Roman Legion was one of the most-feared armies of its day. One Legion commander explained it with the quote: �Our training is bloodless battles and our battles are bloody training.� They trained like they fought, and mastered the tactics and equipment they would use. Our elite military units continue that training philosophy today. But, the value of that training concept isn�t confined to the military. Border Patrol legend Bill Jordan once recounted an instance where an officer got involved in a gunfight. His assailant was more than 100 yards away, armed with a rifle chambered in .30-30 Win. The officer only had a .38 Spl. revolver, but he was a highly skilled shooter who practiced regularly. |
March NICS Checks Spiked, SAF Blames �Gun Control Hysteria�
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
A spike in the number of initiated background checks in March via the FBI�s National Instant Check System (NICS) reflects a significant increase in the number of people apparently interested in buying guns, and a major gun rights organization is crediting the wave of gun control hysteria following the shooting tragedy at a Florida high school.
�There is only one reason gun sales may have hit a new record high last month,� suggested Alan Gottlieb, founder and executive vice president of the Second Amendment Foundation, �and that�s the attack on Second Amendment rights that has reached a fever pitch. |
VA: LU Shooting Range now Open to Students
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
The first phase of a sprawling shooting range spread across nearly 600 acres a few miles from Liberty University�s main campus now is open to students and soon will be available to the public. �We�ve been hearing for a long time that students want a place like this to shoot at,� said Brad Butler, planning coordinator in Liberty's Planning and Construction Department. |
CA: Chico College Republicans Invites Students to Debate Gun Ownership
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
Second amendment rights and an open exchange of information about gun control was the topic of conversation and debate Monday, at a tabling event hosted by members of the Chico College Republicans. Michael Curry, executive director, of the group said he got the idea from a YouTuber, Steven Crowder, who made a video �I�m pro-gun, change my mind.� Curry said he thought it would be a good way to have an open conversation at Chico State. |
VA: Democrats Organize Task Force to Probe Gun Violence, School Safety
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
Upset with the lack of gun control consideration by Virginia Republicans, Democrats in the House of Delegates are launching their own group to investigate school safety and gun violence in the state. The caucus announced Tuesday the �Safe Virginia Initiative� task force, a group chaired by two Northern Virginia legislators that will focus on gun control and school safety. The task force will host meetings through October across the state. |
OH: Handguns Largely Among Firearms Toledo Police Seize
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
A gunman with an assault-style rifle five years ago entered a school in Newtown, Conn., and opened fire on students. It happened again during an outdoor concert in Las Vegas, a church service in Sutherland Springs, Texas, and classes in Parkland, Fla. A constant among the killings was the type of weapon. Mass shootings often bring a wide debate on firearms and particular focus on the AR-15-style rifle. But in Toledo, as in many cities, police typically seize illegally possessed handguns at a much greater rate than rifles or shotguns. |
Six Myths About the Legendary AR-15
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
The AR-15 is a legendary American firearm that has become steeped in myth while being maligned by leftists eager to blame the rifle, rather than the criminal who uses it. In the following we dispel six of the more prominent myths surrounding the AR-15.
|
IL: Illinois City Bans Assault Weapons, Imposes Fines Up to $1,000 Per Day
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
The Village of Deerfield, Illinois, a suburb north of Chicago, enacted a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines Monday night that carries stiff penalties for those found in violation. The Deerfield Board of Trustees unanimously approved the ban during Monday night�s meeting, although some community members spoke out against it. It will go into effect June 13. |
Scammed by a Black, a Woman, and Now a 17-Year-Old
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
The I.D. (Investigation Discovery) channel re-enacts real-life crime stories. I watched two stories in which single female homeowners heard men breaking into their homes. In both incidents, the best the unarmed women could do was grab their phones, hide in their closets like scared rabbits, and dial 911. My heart went out to the terrified, defenseless women. If they had had guns, the playing field would have been much more level. |
AZ: ASU Republican Students Call for Gun Control Compromise
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
The debate over the merits and reach of the Second Amendment heats up with each mass shooting, but rarely does the conversation last more than a news cycle or two. But after the shooting at Florida's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and the impassioned advocacy of the shooting's survivors, who through marches and public appearances are calling for stricter gun control, it seems the conversation may have more longevity than usual. |
OR: Jefferson County Sheriff Takes Stand on Gun Debate
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
A Facebook post on a controversial topic by Jefferson County Sheriff Jim Adkins is drawing some attention from residents.
Adkins told NewsChannel 21 on Monday he's not backing down from his post, which was made on Easter Sunday. In the post, Adkins takes a strong stand on the Second Amendment and gun laws and attached a video produced by the National Rifle Association. |
TN: Bill to Arm Teachers Fails
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
A bill that would arm some school teachers in Tennessee failed Tuesday after heated debate from state lawmakers, including several Republican gun rights advocates. The measure was voted down in the House Education Administration and Planning Committee. Legislators wondered whether it was the best way to protect students and whether governments could be held liable for any accident involving an armed teacher. |
NJ: State Looks to California for Gun-Violence Research Model
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
Lawmakers tap Rutgers University, possibly as home for Firearm Violence Research Center that would study all facets of the issue. For years, the gun debate has been obscured by the fact that there is a dearth of objective research on the subject. Given that, New Jersey leaders are looking to build their own body of scientific research on gun violence � including the risks, impacts, and policy implications � based in part on a University of California program that was the first of its kind nationwide.
|
Why Giant High Schools Just Can�t Help Messed-Up Kids
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
As one might expect, the mass shooting in Florida has led to endless commentary about the state of the nation and of the nation�s young in particular. Gun-control advocates predictably exploited the event to call for banning firearms, never questioning the laws already in place, the incompetence of law enforcement, or the effectiveness or plausibility of taking away everyone�s guns. Those in favor of gun ownership trotted out the same responses, and the point has since become mostly moot once more.
|
MI: Muskegon Police to Standardize Service Guns
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
Public safety officers are getting new, standardized guns in a lakeside city in western Michigan. The Muskegon City Commission approved a plan last month to spend nearly $50,000 of drug forfeiture money to purchase 90 new 9mm handguns and holsters. Muskegon police officers previously had to buy their own pistols when hired.
|
Dianne Feinstein After YouTube Shooting: US a 'Nation Awash in Guns'
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
is 1 comment
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., called the U.S. a �nation awash in guns� as she urged for "meaningful" changes to prevent gun violence, following the shooting Tuesday at YouTube�s headquarters in San Bruno. �Only in America is a shooter unleashing gunfire in an office building a common occurrence,� Feinstein said in a statement. �Only in America are people evacuating the scene of a shooting with their hands on their heads a familiar sight.
|
LA: Bill Banning Teens From Buying Assault-Style Guns
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
Gaining Steam A bill that would raise the minimum age to 21 for someone looking to buy an assault style-style gun is gaining steam at the Capitol. New Orleans lawmaker Sen. Troy Carter proposed the bill. Tuesday, a Senate committee approved the legislation in a close vote of 4 to 3. The proposed bill would up the minimum age requirement from 18 to 21 for people looking to buy assault-style guns.
|
PA: Students Start Shooting Team Despite National Gun Concerns
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
More than a dozen teenagers, many in ball caps and hooded sweatshirts, packed a sun-splashed meeting room of the Erie County Sportsmen�s League with their parents on March 25 for the start of the Fort LeBoeuf Trap Team�s inaugural season. They gathered at the Waterford Township facility for an orientation meeting, but also for a safety meeting, eight days in advance of their first practice and less than a month before the first of five weeks of competition. The agenda that Sunday included introducing the teens to the team�s head and assistant coaches, and going over lessons such as identifying different types of shotgun shells.
|
FL: Two Boys Arrested Posting Guns on Snapchat
Submitted by:
David Williamson
Website: http://constitutionmetwork.com
|
There
are no comments
on this story
Post Comments | Read Comments
|
Paso Robles police responded to Paso Robles High School Thursday morning to investigate reports that a 16-year-old former student was circulating photos via the social media app Snapchat depicting himself holding a pistol and displaying rifles. Students screen-captured the photos and showed them to school officials. Police and school officials quickly determined the social media post did not pose a threat to PRHS. The police arrested the former student and another 15-year-old student at PRHS in connection with illegally possessing the pistol depicted in the post.
|
|
|
