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NRA/CRPA File Third Lawsuit Over “Assault Weapons” Regulations
Back in May, NRA attorneys representing the California Rifle and Pistol Association (CRPA) filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on standard capacity magazines. It wasn’t the first suit filed—just a month before, the NRA and affiliated groups issued a legal challenge over the ban of bullet buttons—and it wouldn’t be the last, promised NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox. “This lawsuit, and others that will follow, is an effort to ensure the rights of law-abiding gun owners are respected in California, Cox said at the time.
Audit Finds California Schools Unprepared For Shootings
Despite some high-profile mass shootings and plenty of talk in political circles, a California State Auditor report released last week concluded that K-12 schools in the state are not properly prepared for “active shooter” scenarios.
NRA Lauds Introduction of SHARE Act
NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) has announced its support for H.R. 3668, the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act. Introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus co-chair Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., the bill contains 16 provisions that support our Second Amendment freedoms.
Ohio Woman Shoots Female Invader To Protect Her Child And Home
When Middletown police responded to a report of shots fired, they discovered 34-year-old Kristina King in her home, suffering “severe damage” from several facial lacerations. It appears King faced the brunt of a violent assault, but stood her ground.
Chatterday | Saturday, September 9
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New Service Will Connect Patients With 2A-Friendly Docs
Institutional medicine has increasingly taken an overtly anti-gun stance in recent years, using the lens of “public health” to discourage patients from exercising their Second Amendment rights. Now an online referral service will help to empower patients by directing them to doctors who will respect their privacy and right to bear arms.
Michigan Bill Introduced To Protect Rights Of Foster Parents
We told you recently how two grandparents in Michigan had been denied the opportunity to foster their grandchild unless they agreed to several anti-gun requirements. A Michigan judge even told William Johnson and his wife Jill, “We know we are violating numerous constitutional rights here, but if you do not comply, we will remove the boy from your home.”
Tucson Finally Ends Illegal Gun Destruction
Last month, the Arizona Supreme Court struck down a Tucson city ordinance that allowed for the destruction of confiscated firearms in violation of state law. Since 2013, 4,820 guns either seized by police or turned in by citizens have been destroyed—a policy that the NRA noted is designed to deliberately suppress legal gun ownership in the state.
Permitless Carry Heads To Michigan Senate
A package of permitless carry bills has moved to the Michigan Senate for further consideration, bringing the Great Lakes State one step closer to becoming the 13th in the nation to recognize residents’ Second Amendment right to carry a firearm for self-defense in the way they see fit.
Ohio Taco Bell Employees Shoot Masked Robbers
When two masked men entered a Cleveland Taco Bell last Wednesday, they both pulled guns and ordered the employees to the ground. For one of those robbers, it would be his last order.
Carry Life | All Thumbs
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Armed In The Storm
When a natural disaster hits and chaos reigns, the Second Amendment is all that stands between law-abiding citizens and those who would prey upon them.
California Democrats Pushing New Gun Controls For Law-Abiding Citizens
With gun ownership already heavily regulated in the state, California Democrats are pushing several more bills that would only affect law-abiding citizens, not criminals.
NRA Battling Virgin Islands Gun Confiscation
A directive that the U.S. Virgin Islands National Guard confiscate guns and ammunition from private citizens as Hurricane Irma bears down on the territory is drawing a strong response from gun-rights advocates.
Hurricane Irma Might Activate Florida’s Emergency Carry Law
Back in 2015, Florida enacted a law recognizing the right to carry a firearm without a permit during emergency situations. With a Category 5 hurricane threatening the state, the time may be near for that law to take effect.
CNN Pushes More Fake News About NRA’s Loesch
Media trade group Digital Content Next (DCN) is targeting the NRA for a video released in April featuring spokeswoman Dana Loesch. In the piece, titled “Taking on the Times,” Loesch slammed The New York Times as a dutiful shill for the Left and put the newspaper on alert. “We’re going to laser-focus on your so-called ‘honest pursuit of truth,’” she promised of their media bias. “In short, we’re coming for you.”
Texas School District Gives Students Extra Protection Against Attack
School board members in Brock, Texas, have unanimously approved plans to implement an armed school protection plan.
Robber Sent Running By 79-Year-Old Man With A Concealed Firearm
A 79-year-old man from Stanton, Texas, was leaving a convenience store last Friday afternoon when he heard someone speaking from behind him: “It would be best for you to give me the keys; I want your car.” Then there came threats of violence from the attacker, who happened to be armed with a handgun.
Glazing Over The Facts
Frequent contributor Darren LaSorte describes how Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson recently schooled gun-ban advocate Mark Glaze on gun control.