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Police Wonder if They'll Need To Confiscate Assault Weapons In Event of Ban :: 12/27/2012
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - Amid talk of reinstating the assault weapons ban that expired eight years ago, police departments nationwide are thinking of ways to confiscate such weapons. As WCBS 880's Marla Diamond reported,among the departments considering taking action is the NYPD. Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said if Congress were to reinstate the ban,police are wondering whether it will be their responsibility to confiscate them. WCBS 880's Marla Diamond reports "I think that is a big, big question," Kelly said. "Do you engage in a buyback?" Kelly said the NYPD's existing gun buyback has been successful.
Sen. Bob Casey changes stance, supports new gun laws :: 12/21/2012
WASHINGTON - Sen. Bob Casey, who has long opposed new gun laws, said Wednesday that he had changed his views in the aftermath of last week's shootings in Newtown, Conn., and would support bills to ban assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition clips.
Gun Lobbyist Ready to Give Up :: 12/20/2012
Dear Editor, A gun lobbyist, traumatized by the evil in Newton, Conn., under pressure by reporters for an interview, asked me desperately for help. What is he supposed to say? How can he respond to such slaughter, how can he defend guns in the light of this massacre? He is at his wit's end, ready to give up, throw in the towel. Help me please, he implores. What can he say in the face of such an abomination? There are no words. And there aren't any.
Sen. Casey changes stance on gun laws :: 12/20/2012
WASHINGTON - Sen. Bob Casey, who has long opposed new gun laws, said Wednesday that he had changed his views in the aftermath of last week's shootings in Newtown, Conn., and would support bills to ban assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition clips.
Gun prosecutions under Obama down more than 45 percent :: 12/17/2012
Despite his calls for greater gun control, including a new assault weapons ban that extends to handguns, President Obama's administration has turned away from enforcing gun laws, cutting weapons prosecutions some 40 percent since a high of about 11,000 under former President Bush.
Every Picture Tells A Story :: 12/11/2012
This was originally posted on October 6, 2011. In honor of the 7th Circuit's ruling in Shepard v. Madigan and Moore v. Madigan, I thought it would be useful to repost it. Sometime in the next 180 days or less, the percentage of US citizens in the "red zone" will decrease. This assumes, of course, that the State of Illinois does not appeal this ruling. Now it is up to the citizens of Illinois and their elected representatives as to whether or not they move to the yellow zone or the green zone. Here's hoping for the green zone.
Every Picture Tells A Story, Part Two :: 12/11/2012
The gun prohibitionists are already saying that blood will run in the streets when the Illinois General Assembly crafts some form of concealed carry legislation in accordance with today's ruling by Judge Richard Posner of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
But I Thought They Said... :: 12/10/2012
But I thought they said if you comply, the criminal will leave you alone
Small Games of Chance: This is War :: 12/07/2012
If you make a habit of attending the FOAC Gun Bashes and recently attended our Fall 2012 Gun Bash, you will have noticed that things were... a little different.
Having the Gun Talk :: 12/02/2012
Father and son having the gun talk... on prime time!
Action Alert! Senate to vote on the Federal Land Seizure Act on Thursday :: 11/26/2012
Senate to vote on the Federal Land Seizure Act on Thursday
Obama Voters Not Welcome :: 11/17/2012
The owner of an Arizona gun store said he will not sell weapons to customers who voted for President Obama because "you have proven that you are not responsible enough to own a firearm."
FOAC Has Gone Social! :: 11/16/2012
Yup, we've gone social. Visit our Facebook page , our Twitter page , and our Google+ page fir extra content, fun conversation, and to help spread the word!
DHS Purchases 200 Million More Rounds of Ammunition :: 11/13/2012
Additional purchase includes bullets designated for snipers
Secession petitions filed in 20 states :: 11/13/2012
In the wake of last week's presidential election, thousands of Americans have signed petitions seeking permission for their states to peacefully secede from the United States. The petitions were filed on We the People, a government website.
Violence Tax :: 11/12/2012
Cook County in Illinois approved a slew of new taxes Friday, including an extra $1 tax on each packet of cigarettes sold, a $1,000 tax per year on certain slot machines, a 1.2% tax on items costing more than $3,500 purchased outside the county, and a $25 tax on each firearm sold in suburban gun shops, the Chicago Sun-Times reports .
Happy Birthday to Kim Stolfer! :: 11/07/2012
Happy birthday to our fearless leader and chairman of FOAC - Kim Stolfer! May you have many more enjoyable birthdays to come, and thank you for ALL of your service to our state and country.
Election Day! :: 11/06/2012
Well folks, its that time of year - Election day. Even more than that, it's a Presidential election. If you are a member of FOAC or otherwise browsing the FOAC site because of your interest in gun rights and politics, I will spare you the lecture of how important it is to get out and vote today - you already know.
Obama Fires Top Admiral For Advocating Libyan Rescue? :: 11/04/2012
According to this report, yesterday (27 October) Obama ordered the immediate removal of Rear Admiral Charles M. Gaouette from his command of the powerful Carrier Strike Group Three (CSG-3) currently located in the Middle East.
Voting is in Season! :: 11/02/2012
Hey folks, it's that time of year.. and this year sure is fired up! FOAC generated an advertisement and has recently sent it out to our members and friends. Check it out, download it, send it around, and make sure to check out the voter guide for your area!
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