Gun Control Legislation

Is Open Carry a Good Idea?

Man cited Carrying Openly: A Vancouver man was cited Friday for wearing his pistol in a grocery store even though it’s legal to carry a gun in Washington and Oregon. The incident is part of a growing controversy over what’s called the “Open Carry” law and highlights the debate over people openly wearing firearms in [...]

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In Maine

A bill to allow police to seize guns if someone is charged with domestic violence.

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Finally Some Good News

USA Gun Owners Buy 14 Million Plus Guns In 2009 – More Than 21 of the Worlds Standing Armies Combined.

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Tennessee Gun Laws

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.  

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Bill O’Reilly

says that the government should confiscate guns during an emergency. What do you think?

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Securing The Homeland

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 [...]

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To Serve And Protect

Cop who advocated shooting open carry activists is now national news: Gun rights advocates have a California police detective in their crosshairs after he apparently posted comments on Facebook advocating that “open carry” supporters should be shot.

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In Tennessee

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.

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Here We Go Again

The New York Time at it again: The nation’s police chiefs are finding an alarming increase in criminals’ use of assault weapons — the high-powered battlefield rifles that used to be banned, back when the federal government showed greater concern for public safety. The 10-year ban expired in 2004, despite the vows of presidential nominees [...]

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Proof That Guns Save Lives

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.

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