Meanwhile NRA Continues the Fight

Posted on March 7, 2014

On April 4, 2013, Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy (D) signed Senate Bill 1160 into law, unleashing one of the most draconian gun control laws in the nation on his constituents.  Among other things, the 140-page law bans large classes of firearms and magazines that had been obtained lawfully by tens of thousands of Connecticut residents.  Limited grandfather provisions apply to those who registered otherwise banned items before January 1, 2014.  Others in possession could face felony penalties for violations.  President Obama himself was in Connecticut four days after this bill became law, praising it as a model for the nation. Read more

FAB legal* high-capacity magazine performance improves tactical readiness even where a 10-round magazine maximum is law.   One reason for civilians to own an AR platform is to be able to deliver 20, 30, 40 or more rounds downrange fast, when a maximum tactical response is necessary to protect life and limb in an extreme emergency. Where high-capacity magazines have been banned, the new FAB Defense OMC or PMC Couplers can restore a civilian’s high-capacity safety edge…legally.* Read more

Today, both Senate Bill 610 and the Firearms Confidentiality Package were passed in the Michigan House Judiciary Committee.  These important bills now go to the House floor for consideration, and it is important that you contact your state Representative TODAY in support of these critical pro-gun reforms. Read more

“Giving back” always seems to imply that someone took something in the first place.  In this case, it’s the bad guys taking from the honest folks and giving them some of their own medicine.  And, who, but the criminals doesn’t like the new police chief who says, “I think it’s just a matter of the individual homeowners protecting themselves and finally catching up with the criminals in that enough is enough and they aren’t going to take it anymore,” said Detroit Police Deputy Chief Rodney Johnson.  Details of the latest episode of “giving back” are here…

GW:  More of the continuing effort to legislate handguns from the hands of ordinary Americans, while spending our money on fruitless studies.  And, it’s so important that we should borrow $10 million from the Chinese.  The dream of Democrats is alive…

Joined by Rep. Maloney in calling for $10 million for gun violence research in President’s Budget

Boston (February 19, 2014) – Joined by clergy, local elected officials and gun control and community advocates, on February 19th, 2014 Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) announced new efforts to combat gun violence in Massachusetts and throughout the country. Senator Markey announced introduction of the “The Handgun Trigger Safety Act” to ensure that only authorized users can operate handguns. Rep. John Tierney (D-Mass.) introduced the same legislation in House last year.  Read more