Gun Control Legislation

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Senate has unanimously approved legislation that makes it clear ammunition can be transported alongside rifles or shotguns as long as the weapon is not loaded. The measure sponsored by Democratic Sen. Doug Jackson of Dickson was approved 32-0 on Thursday.  

Homeland Security reports losing guns. The nation’s Homeland Security officers lost nearly 200 guns in bowling alleys, public restrooms, unlocked cars and other unsecure areas, with some ending up in the hands of felons. The problem, outlined in a new federal report, has prompted disciplinary actions and extra training.Most of the misplaced weapons — including [...]

A bill to ban all private transfers at gun shows. I don’t think this will pass into law – but it does show that the fight over gun rights isn’t over, not by a long shot.

A security officer at Thunder Valley Casino was lucky to survive Sunday after the 28-year-old accidentally drove into a creek, then used his gun to shoot out the window of his sinking car to escape.

In China. I thought guns were illegal there?

Interesting case out of Missouri. A man drunk at home is charged with having a firearms while intoxicated. It seems to me that the public has an interest in a person not carrying a firearm in public while intoxicated, but the state’s power to reach into the home ought to be considerably diminished. Should someone [...]

How could that have happened? Over 7,000 guns confiscated this year in Chicago. I thought they where banned there?

Hero: Kimberly Munley, hero and civilian police officer, saved lives when she put an end to the rampage by shooting Major Hasan 4 times, even while Officer Munley herself was wounded. Gives meaning to the phase – “God created man, Sam Colt made them equal.”

I think I’m in love…