Firearms Owners Against Crime
Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
Our Gun Rights Are GOD Given, A Quibble with Clement :: 10/26/2021
In his final, answering brief submitted to the US Supreme Court (embedded below, must-read) in the case of NY State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, attorney for the NYSRPA, Paul Clement makes a statement which I believe undermines his position and perpetuates the problematic attitudes that keep us fighting for our rights decade after decade.
Study: Mass. Gun Laws 'Had Little Effect on Violent Crime Rate' :: 10/26/2021
Strict gun control laws in Massachusetts have had “no immediate impact on violent crimes,” according to the abstract of a new study from American University, published in the Justice Quarterly.
The Surprising Admission About The AR-15 From ABC News :: 10/26/2021
ABC News has launched a new series called “Rethinking Gun Violence,” and while I can’t and won’t vouch for the whole series, I have to say I was surprised to see the network actually debunk some of the talking points of anti-gun activists in a segment on the AR-15. The gun control lobby and anti-gun zealots like Joe Biden commonly declare that, until we ban those evil “assault weapons” we don’t have a chance of ever getting a handle on violence, but as ABC News acknowledged, these guns simply aren’t used in many crimes.
Almost Heaven, West Virginia? Three Maryland Counties Request to Join West Virginia :: 10/25/2021
Feeling abandoned and neglected by their own state government, the three mountainous counties that comprise Maryland’s panhandle have requested to join the neighboring state of West Virginia. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced that he would be all for the counties to join his state.
Blackwater Launches Fundraiser to Support Firearms Policy Coalition :: 10/25/2021
Today, the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that Concord, North Carolina-based Blackwater Worldwide (Blackwater) is launching a new fundraising program to support FPC’s principled grassroots activism, education, litigation, and research programs. Through this new effort, Blackwater will donate $1 to FPC for every box of its “The Heavy Hitter” 12-gauge shotgun ammunition sold into California through December 31, 2021.
Rittenhouse Case Update, Wisconsin Weapons Statutes Discussed :: 10/25/2021
In the Kyle Rittenhouse self-defense case in Kenosha, Wisconsin, much has been written about prosecutors choosing to charge Kyle with “Possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18.” and the exemptions to the law which apply to Kyle.
The First Rule of Gun Safety Is That You Don't Point a Gun Directly at Someone Unless You Intend to Shoot Them :: 10/25/2021
The first rule of gun safety is you don’t point a gun a something unless you intend to shoot it. Even if you believe the gun is unloaded, you don’t point it directly at others.
Adaptive Shooting Summit Shows Competitive Spirit Has No Limit :: 10/24/2021
U.S.A. -(AmmoLand.com)- Jared Gould is a man who enjoys shattering expectations. Where others see an obstacle, Gould sees opportunity. That’s a bold statement for the competitive shooter who is also legally blind.
Gun Control May Hurt Florida Democrats In 2022 :: 10/24/2021
For the last several years, gun rights proponents have had to play defense. Our wins have been when laws get blocked or overturned by the courts, at least at the federal level. Those who support gun control have had all the momentum, though they haven’t really been able to capitalize on it, thankfully.
Louisiana Bond Deal Delayed Over Anti-Gun Concerns :: 10/24/2021
Questions over JPMorgan Chase’s policies and practices towards the firearms industry led to the postponement and potential cancellation of more than $800-million in bonds in Louisiana on Thursday, on the heels of the state’s Attorney General asking the financial giant’s CEO to provide some clarity about where the bank stands.
Former Official Gets Maximum Sentence For Lying On Gun Application :: 10/23/2021
Far too often, those who have connections seem to get away with too much. They can push for gun control laws, have an illegal firearm in their home, and still walk away with a charge being filed.
Massachusetts Gun-Control Legislation Has Had No Effect On Violent Crime :: 10/23/2021
Although many Americans favor expanding background checks for gun purchases, gun-control measures in Congress have failed to garner enough votes to pass. In contrast, some state legislatures have enacted measures to reduce gun violence in their communities.
Republicans Cave to Gun Control with Violence Against Women Act :: 10/23/2021
U.S.A. – -(Ammoland.com)- “Red flags in H.R. 1620 up for negotiation,” Gun Owners of America alerted members earlier this month. “[GOA] has been fighting against a new form of ‘red flag’ gun confiscation orders in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act or VAWA since 2019, when anti-gunners politicized the funding to include gun control.”
Actor Alec Baldwin Shoots 2 In Prop Gun Mishap :: 10/22/2021
Actor Alec Baldwin has never been one to hide his politicals, particularly his feelings about gun rights and the Second Amendment.
Architects of New York’s Gun Control Disgraced with Corruption :: 10/22/2021
U.S.A. –-(AmmoLand.com)- In 2013, New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, and Governor Andrew Cuomo conspired to pass rigid and likely unconstitutional restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms by residents of New York State. The law was passed with a rushed vote under a controversial measure in the New York Constitution which gives the Governor and legislative leaders enormous power. The members of the legislature were forced to vote on it without any time to read it. From syracuse.com:
Current List of Anti-Gun Businesses You Should Avoid Giving Your Money :: 10/22/2021
USA – -(AmmoLand.com)- Do you watch movies at AMC Theaters? Was the film produced by Bad Robot?
DC May Only Have Itself To Blame For "Gun Violence" Issues :: 10/22/2021
Crime rates in cities like Washington DC are often used to justify gun control proposals that would impact the rest of the nation. We’re told the only way to deal with the scourge of so-called gun violence is more gun control, that regulating firearms far more than we already do is absolutely essential.
No, The Lethality Of Guns Has No Bearing On Our Rights :: 10/21/2021
Justice Clarence Thomas, among others, has referred to our Second Amendment rights as being “second-class” rights. Namely, they’re treated as if they are somehow worthy of restrictions we would accept on no other right protected by our Constitution. While guns and speech are different, our right to use both are enshrined and protected by the highest law in the land.
PA Supreme Court Strikes a Blow for Citizens Rights, Accountable Government and Against Harrisburg Violations of PA Firearms Preemption Law :: 10/21/2021
Today the PA Supreme Court delivered a welcome and long-awaited decision on the matter of Firearm Owners Against Crime, et al. v. City of Harrisburg, et al that began 6 years ago.
McConnell Shows Value Of Strategy And Tactics :: 10/20/2021
United States – -(AmmoLand.com)- Second Amendment supporters could do themselves a big favor by studying the way Mitch McConnell has managed to render Chuck Schumer’s hopes deader than a doornail. In the fight for our rights, it never hurts to study the good tacticians.
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