Washington State Second Amendment activists are cheering Thursday’s defeat of a House gun control bill that would have required licensing of so-called “assault weapons” and “large capacity magazines,” but they face another hurdle with a substitute “safe storage” measure. House Bill 1387 was opposed by major gun rights groups including the National Rifle Association and […]
Gun Rights Group to Media: ‘It’s Gangs, Not Guns!’
A national gun rights organization has squared off against the broadcast and print media, blasting news agencies for repeatedly blaming the ongoing carnage in Chicago on “gun violence” when there are clear indications that recent homicides involving children have been gang related. The Second Amendment Foundation looked at broadcast and print media coverage of the […]
Washington State Gun Control Bills up for Vote Thursday
The Washington State House Judiciary Committee will reportedly be considering two gun control measures during an executive session on Thursday, and Second Amendment activists are already flooding Olympia with messages of opposition. One of the bills is aimed at licensing and registration of so-called “assault weapons” and “high capacity magazines,” and the other measure would […]
National CCW Reciprocity Bill Gains Momentum, But…
The National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38) is gaining traction with more than 150 co-sponsors, although there do not appear to be any co-sponsors from Oregon and only two representatives from neighboring Washington are on the list so far. Gun owners in the Evergreen and Beaver States might wonder “what’s up with that?” There […]
Why Democrats Fail the Trustworthy Test with Gun Owners
Despite the fact that there are many Democrats who strongly believe in and defend the Second Amendment rights of their friends, neighbors and constituents, their individual efforts invariably get overshadowed by the anti-gun hypocrisy of party leaders at the national and local levels. Stories appearing in the Seattle Times, and messages on Facebook, bring sarcastic […]
Outrage over Conn. Governor’s Proposed Gun Permit Fee Hikes
A proposal from Democrat Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy to hike fees for pistol permits and background checks is raising alarms among gun owners in the Constitution State, and gun rights organizations and advocates all over the map. According to the New Haven Register, “Malloy is proposing to increase the state portion of the pistol permit […]
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