Defense bill could lift restrictions on guns on military bases
Congress has an opportunity to vote to lift a ban on military personnel carrying guns at bases in the aftermath of last week’s attack in Chattanooga, Tenn. Long-overdue details here…
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Congress has an opportunity to vote to lift a ban on military personnel carrying guns at bases in the aftermath of last week’s attack in Chattanooga, Tenn. Long-overdue details here…
BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today responded to published reports that the Obama administration is pushing to prevent citizens collecting Social Security benefits from owning guns if they have problems managing their own affairs as proof the president wants to strip as many people as possible of their Second Amendment rights while he remains in office.
“This could possibly disqualify millions of people from owning firearms and might prevent many others from seeking help,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb, himself a U.S. Army veteran. “It’s unconscionable that someone who might have problems balancing a checkbook or managing their finances would suddenly find himself or herself stripped of their right to keep and bear arms.” Read more
President Obama wants to stop people, who are collecting Social Security benefits from owning guns, if it is determined they are unable to manage their own affairs, the Los Angeles Times reported. More gun control efforts by the lame duck dictator in charge here…
Don Rogers,an army veteran speaks, out after firing three shots at an armed robber in Sycamore. The store clerk says Don Rogers may have saved his life. Details here…
Gun control creates yet another soft target and any evil doer is able to faithfully sacrifice himself in exchange for those of infidels.
From a survey of 450,000 police officers answering the question:
What would help most in preventing large scale shootings in public? Choose the selection you feel would have the most impact:
Number one answer: More permissive concealed carry policies for civilians
“I can only hope that another woman or even man will take a look and realize there’s a reason to have guns for safety,” said homeowner, Susan Gonzalez of Florida. When two masked men invaded her home, a pistol saved her life. Details here…
Lynne Russell and her husband, Chuck de Caro were smart enough to carry a concealed pistol and are alive because of it. Details of the life they took to save their own are here…
Lansing’s Mayor, Virg Bernero, spreads it on thick, as he spews liberal nonsense about gun control. Nothing new here, but his answer to gun-free zone shootings is to keep the status quo, as if current laws will work to stop killers. It hasn’t yet, but a gun in the hands of one honest armed citizen has worked before – even if he’s unable to face the facts. The video debate is here…
BELLEVUE, WA – A surprising victory for gun rights in Puerto Rico has eliminated the firearms registry and licensing requirements to purchase and carry in the Commonwealth, the Second Amendment Foundation has confirmed.
As of now, according to Sandra Barreras with Ladies of the Second Amendment (LSA), the group that brought the lawsuit, “there is no regulation to purchase or carry (and) all purchases will be handled in accordance with federal firearms regulations.” LSA is affiliated with SAF through the International Association for the Protection of Civilian Arms Rights (IAPCAR). Read more
RECIPROCITY UPDATE: Effective yesterday, Nevada will no longer recognize Michigan CPLs. See: http://gsd.nv.gov/FeesForms/Brady/CCW-Permit-Recognition/
Michigan will continue to recognize Nevada CWPs but as of now, no reason has been given.