[ad_1] Danger from target shooters’ stray bullets near homes in Stilwell and Spring Hill has been such a persistent problem this year that Johnson County commissioners were willing to touch the “third rail” of politics Thursday. The commission, after hearing a second round of horror stories from residents about bullets hitting their homes, approved a
Month: September 2020
[ad_1] Ann Johnson Ann Johnson is running for a seat centered in the Montrose gayborhood that’s seen as the most flippable for Democrats DAVID TAFFET | Senior Staff Writertaffet@dallasvoice.com To flip leadership in the Texas House of Representatives, Democrats need to capture nine seats this November. Considered the most flippable seat is District 134, which
[ad_1] Today the NRA and the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs filed an amicus brief in support of retired, federal law enforcement officers, who brought suit against the state of New Jersey under the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (“LEOSA”). LEOSA allows current and retired qualified officers with identification issued by their
[ad_1] The former National Rifle Association (NRA) second-in-command is set to release a book next week that will call for various gun control proposals and slam the organization’s leadership, according to a Thursday New York Times report. Joshua Powell, who was terminated from the group in the beginning of the year, is releasing “Inside the
[ad_1] Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., in Rayburn Building on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call Facebook removed two of Congressman Clay Higgins’ posts for “violating our policies against inciting violence” after he suggested killing armed demonstrators if they showed up to a Louisiana protest. “One way ticket fellas. Have your affairs in order.
[ad_1] Joshua Powell, pictured being interview by ABC, is breaking ranks with the NRA to support claims made by New York’s AG that leaders misused funds A former NRA insider who is being sued along with others with misappropriating funds has spoken openly of how its leaders are corrupt to promote his new book. Josh
[ad_1] When the NRA opened its annual convention in Dallas in 2018, only a few months had passed since the deadly school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Seventeen students and teachers were dead and more than a dozen others grievously wounded. I had been in Parkland for NPR talking with shattered young survivors who were organizing,
[ad_1] A law restricting the sale of semi-automatic rifles approved by voters in 2018 is constitutional, a federal judge ruled Monday. U.S. District Judge Ronald Leighton rejected the challenge to Initiative 1639 filed by gun rights groups and some gun dealers. The initiative’s provisions that restrict the sale of those rifles to those at least
[ad_1] Here’s what you need to know: President Trump’s comments about Russia came as pressure has increased for him to sound alarms about the poisoning of Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader. Credit…Anna Moneymaker for The New York Times At a small campaign rally in Latrobe, Pa., President Trump on Thursday praised himself for wanting
[ad_1] Here’s what you need to know: President Trump’s comments about Russia came as pressure has increased for him to sound alarms about the poisoning of Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader. Credit…Anna Moneymaker for The New York Times At a small campaign rally in Latrobe, Pa., President Trump on Thursday praised himself for wanting
[ad_1] Here’s what you need to know: Joseph R. Biden Jr. prays before the start of a community meeting at Grace Lutheran Church in Kenosha, Wis.Credit…Kriston Jae Bethel for The New York Times Two days after President Trump visited Kenosha, Wis., without meeting with the family members of Jacob Blake, a Black man shot by
[ad_1] A former top executive at the National Rifle Association is breaking ranks and calling for gun control measures in an upcoming book. Joshua Powell, who was second-in-command at the pro-gun organization until he was fired in January, said “the NRA is not in step with the majority of gun owners,” who he said favor
[ad_1] Here’s what you need to know: Joseph R. Biden Jr. and his wife, Jill Biden, arrived in Milwaukee on Thursday, where they met with the parents of Jacob Blake, who was shot and paralyzed by a Kenosha police officer.Credit…Kriston Jae Bethel for The New York Times Joseph R. Biden Jr. arrived in Wisconsin on
[ad_1] Here’s what you need to know: Facebook, bracing for a highly contentious election, also said it would strengthen measures against posts that try to dissuade people from voting.Credit…Jim Wilson/The New York Times Facebook on Thursday moved to clamp down on confusion about the November election on its service, rolling out sweeping changes to limit
[ad_1] What is this en banc oral argument going to be about? Over a year and a half ago, I wrote my first Pre-Game Analysis of Young v. Hawaii but the en banc case was stayed pending the decision by SCOTUS in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. New York City. That case
[ad_1] OLYMPIA – A federal judge has upheld Washington Initiative 1639 as constitutional. The judge ruled that the initiative which requires enhanced background checks and waiting periods for the purchase of semiautomatic assault rifle purchases is consistent with the Second Amendment. Judge Ronald Leighton, who was appointed to the bench by President George W. Bush,
[ad_1] With the trauma of gun violence ravaging St. Louis, there’s one topic that seems to have escaped everyone’s attention in the race for simplistic solutions. Guns. Missouri being Missouri, the local shouting match is dominated by Republican demands for “law-and-order” — somewhere Tricky Dick is flashing that creepy grin — and cracking down on
[ad_1] August 2020 saw more gun sales than any other August on record as Americans continue to rush to gun stores at a record pace. A Washington Free Beacon analysis of FBI data released on Tuesday found a 57 percent increase in sales compared to August 2019. There were at least 1.6 million sales in
[ad_1] An alleged armed robber in Roseville, Michigan, was shot dead by a car wash customer around 7 p.m. on Tuesday night. WXYZ reports that the attempted robbery occurred “at Wash Pointe car wash.” Macomb Daily reports that a customer was using a vacuum when allegedly confronted by two men, at least one of whom
[ad_1] Hank Meiners, Opinion contributor Published 11:24 a.m. ET Aug. 30, 2020 A faculty member participates in active-shooter training at the public high school in Clarksville, Ark., July 11, 2013. (Photo: Danny Johnston AP) It is obvious to me that many people simply do not understand the concept behind armed teachers in the classroom. I am
[ad_1] Armed Citizen® TodayA homeowner defended himself and his family in Lakeland, Fla., when a 6-ft. 250-lb. man forced his way into the home on the morning of Aug. 28, 2020. The home invasion occurred after a spree of incidents where the intruder had acted violently toward others in the area. The series of incidents
[ad_1] Opinion 17:00 GMT 02.09.2020Get short URL The US intelligence community chief has decided to stop briefing US lawmakers as some of them have a tendency to spill the beans over and over again. US observers have explained what’s behind the move and why House Democrats continue to use the Russian bugaboo to divert attention
[ad_1] The media’s hatred for Donald Trump and conservatives was on full-tilt this past month, with lib hosts and reporters worried about the President going “postal” over mail-in ballots. They also charged him as guilty for the COVID-related deaths of Americans, including Herman Cain. CNN ridiculously claimed that the “fiery” protests were mostly “peaceful.” On
[ad_1] Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee asked the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to review the tax-exempt status of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and NRA Foundation, according to a statement. Reps. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., and Brad Schneider, D-Ill. led the charge for the review by sending a letter to IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig.
[ad_1] House Ways and Means Committee Democrats on Tuesday called on the IRS to review the tax-exempt status of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and NRA Foundation. The members, led by Reps. Jimmy GomezJimmy GomezTrump says no Post Office funding means Democrats ‘can’t have universal mail-in voting’ Hispanic Caucus asks for Department of Labor meeting
[ad_1] Tonight, the Holly Springs Town Council will consider banning the open carrying of firearms in certain public locations. Second Amendment supporters are encouraged to OPPOSE Ordinance 20-04. Click here for information on attending the meeting in person or viewing by video conference. September 1st, 7:00PMCouncil Chambers of Holly Springs Town Hall128 South Main St.Holly
[ad_1] Here’s the first thing to notice about the horrific news cycle of the past few days: Donald Trump is openly stoking right-wing violence, in no small part, because it bumps the coronavirus pandemic (6 million cases and rising, more than 183,000 dead) and the economic crisis (10% unemployment and 29 million Americans going hungry) out of the
[ad_1] Contact Governor Newsom today and urge his veto on AB 2362, AB 2847, and SB 914! Late last night, the California Legislature adjourned the 2020 Legislative Session. Three anti-gun bills, AB 2362, AB 2847, and SB 914, passed the Legislature and will now be enrolled to Governor Newsom for his consideration. It’s important that gun owners
[ad_1] The following is an exclusive excerpt from Donald Trump Jr.’s new book, Liberal Privilege: Joe Biden and the Democrats’ Defense of the Indefensible, available Tuesday, September 1. *** If you vote for Joe, who is really going to be in power? Many people feel like they’re simply voting for whatever Democrat is on the
[ad_1] Fairfax, Va. – The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) is proud to announce a new partnership with six companies that have pledged to match $1 million in donations made to NRA-ILA through Nov. 15. “These patriotic businesses are pledging vital resources to support and defend the Second Amendment because they understand that our right