Firearms Owners Against Crime
Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
West Virginia: NICS Exemption Bill Passes House Judiciary Committee :: 01/31/2014
"...the bill language will be sent to the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) for further review. The review by BATFE should ensure that valid carry permit holders will be exempt from the national background check (NICS) when purchasing a firearm."
Diane Sawyer's ABC News hit piece on guns may show violation of Florida law :: 01/30/2014
Citing tomorrow night’s scheduled ABC News special report, “Young Guns: A Diane Sawyer Special,” Lauren Pearle of the network’s blog promised Thursday the program would take “a sharp look at children and guns, and parental responsibility.”
Damn! Connecticut was way off on their estimate of "high cap" magazines. :: 01/29/2014
"As the State of Connecticut went through the process of gearing up to push more gun bans and bans on high capacity ammunition magazines, it was estimated that The Constitution State had at least "2.4 million" of the offending magazines within its borders. But now, after the new forced registration law set in, only about 38,000 high capacity magazines were registered. So, where did they all go?"
Obama sneaks one past us on Gun Control--he thinks. :: 01/29/2014
"You may or may not have caught it, but sandwiched near the middle of his State of the Union speech Tuesday night President Obama once again vowed action on guns."
CPRC: Remember those claims that 80 to 90 Percent of Americans wanted expanded background checks?: Well, they were clearly wrong :: 01/27/2014
UPDATE January 27, 2014: In a new national ad, former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords again implies that since 90% of Americans support background checks that means that they will support the legislation that she is pushing.
Former New Orleans Mayor Nagin goes on trial :: 01/27/2014
"NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin is going on trial on federal bribery charges.
Maryland Mall Shooting-No Guns Allowed? :: 01/25/2014
Maryland Mall Shooting at yet another gun free zone. The Mall in Columbia was clearly another gun free zone .
The Virtual President on Guns :: 01/25/2014
This video runs 7:25. If only we could find a man, or a woman, who would stand up before the Congress of these United States and give this speech.
Newtown-again with sensible gun laws? :: 01/23/2014
"CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - The parents of two young boys killed during the shooting rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut urged New Hampshire lawmakers Tuesday to pass legislation expanding gun background checks to include private sales."
Oklahoma college shooting--oops! :: 01/23/2014
"University of Oklahoma has resumed campus operations after a shooting scare. There was no evidence of shots fired and no injuries after university officials reported a possible shooting just before noon central time on Wednesday."
Supreme Court Weighs gun rights challenge :: 01/23/2014
"The Supreme Court took up a new gun rights case on Wednesday, weighing whether it should be a crime for someone to buy a gun for somebody else, if both people are legally allowed to own one."
Westmoreland Sheriff to revive Auxiliary :: 01/23/2014
"A defunct sheriff's department auxiliary team will be reinvented to provide community service and educational programs, Westmoreland County Sheriff Jonathan Held said Wednesday.
National Right to Carry :: 01/22/2014
The crazy quilt of concealed carry reciprocity laws among the states too easily snares law-abiding gun owners in needless confusion and possible legal hassles. Sen. John Cornyn has just the legislation to fix the mess.
Harrisburg Report, 18-19 January 2014 :: 01/20/2014
So, what did FOAC do this weekend? A few of us travelled to Harrisburg, and met with other grassroots organizations to discuss the actions that are necessary beyond just showing up at a rally. This of course was yet another prepatory visit in an effort to draw at least 30,000 like minded individuals to Harrisburg on 29 April 2014. Our meeting on Saturday went well into the night, adjourning around 9 P.M., and we want to thank the folks at Bass Pro Shops at the Harrisburg Mall for being wonderful hosts, and providing the meeting room.
Armed Citizen turns home invasion into home defense. :: 01/17/2014
"A 20 year old currently unidentified man in Louisville, KY was caring for his mother last week when a terrifying situation developed.
Armed Citzen shot and wounded in robbery attempt. Robber was not so lucky. :: 01/17/2014
"It's a story that can't happen in many parts of the world where freedoms are limited. A concealed carrier with a legally carried firearm was able to defend himself from an armed aggressor.
Gun control via Ammo control :: 01/17/2014
If the California state legislature have its way, responsible gun owners will have to have a background check and permit to buy ammunition in the state.
Home Alone? Nope, he had a firearm. :: 01/17/2014
"Things could have gone very badly for a 14 year old who was home alone in Pueblo, CO.
Lost or Stolen--How about just plain stupid. :: 01/17/2014
"You just got your rental car for the weekend and you open the trunk to make sure your spare tire is good to go (you do check the spares on your rental right?), and what do you find?
Stand your Ground as an affirmative defense for shooting a cell phone user... :: 01/17/2014
'Why didn't he just sit somewhere else?' Sheriff rips apart 'Stand Your Ground' defence of ex-cop who shot dead father for texting in movie theater..."
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