As a lifelong conservative, I support local control. The best government is the government closest to the people —the neighbors you will see at the grocery store, at the football game, at church on Sunday. Still, American citizens have some rights which are simply too precious to be left to chance. The right to life,
Month: December 2023
A man holds a handgun at the National Rifle Association annual convention in Houston in 2022. REUTERS/Callaghan O’Hare A federal appeals court on Saturday cleared the way for a California law that bans the carrying of guns in most public places to take effect at the start of 2024, as the panel put on hold
Washington, Dec 30 (EFE).- The United States ends 2023 with 650 mass shootings, about two a day, the second worst number since the Gun Violence Archive began collecting data in 2014. The GVA is a nonprofit project that collects data from local newspapers and police departments to create a national database on gun violence, and
Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save RICHMOND — For his first two years in office, Gov. Glenn Youngkin was not forced to act on any gun legislation, as Republicans and Democrats in a divided Capitol defeated each other’s bills to expand or restrict access to firearms. That will likely change as
In this Dec. 4, 2013, file photo, a school bus drives past a sign reading Welcome to Sandy Hook, in Newtown, Conn., where 26 people were killed by a gunman inside Sandy Hook Elementary School. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File) Just a few months had passed since Ben Wheeler was slaughtered by a gunman with an
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer A letter to RIDEM Director Terry Gray Dear Terry, On behalf of Rhode Island Fish and Game Protective Association and the super majority of Rhode Island Anglers and Pheasant Hunters I want to thank you and all your staff for the exceptional year of trout fishing and also pheasant hunting
Four current senators and three former senators who opposed gun reform legislation following the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School told The Washington Post they now believe they made a mistake. “My activity was passive, not active, in searching for a solution, and that I regret,” former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., told the outlet. Heitkamp had
Four current senators and three former senators who opposed an assault weapons ban in the aftermath of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012 now say they made a mistake, according to The Washington Post. “My activity was passive, not active, in searching for a solution, and that I regret,” former Sen.
Kings of Leon have shared a personal tribute to the pub that hosted their first ever UK gig, after news emerged that it is shutting down. The White Horse in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire is set to close its doors for the last time on Saturday (December 30), and the band have shared their own memories
After high-profile mass shootings, calls to focus on mental health — including passing more red flag gun confiscation laws and expanding involuntary commitment statutes — have become as frequent as pushes for increased gun control. “It’s about mental health” has become a common refrain after shootings. The mental health component of America’s longstanding debate over
In a landmark year for gun rights, 2023 saw the United States allow people to carry concealed guns without a permit. The Rise of Constitutional Carry Laws Permits are now not a requirement in 27 states, according to Wayne LaPierre, CEO of the National Rifle Association. This is a significant increase from 2021, when only
23112101_H18775345 V. Paul Reynolds V. Paul Reynolds Contributed • December 26, 2023 By V. Paul Reynolds Emboldened by the horrific mass shooting in Lewiston by a deeply troubled man, the anti-gun proponents are once again in an exploitation mode. By V. Paul Reynolds Emboldened by the horrific mass shooting in Lewiston by a deeply troubled
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Recently, we addressed developments in Flagstaff, Arizona, where local officials seem to be allergic to the idea that gun shop owners, gun owners and people who champion the Second Amendment deserve to be afforded equality before the law. There, leaders were walking away from revenue for displays at the city’s airport because of fears the
It seems that no number of school shooting victims is high enough to spur the discussion of sensible gun legislation in the United States. The conventional wisdom is that if 26 dead at Sandy Hook didn’t prompt serious reflection, almost nothing would. Uvalde was no less horrifying and tragic, but the end result was the
Healthcare and quality education for all. Treat all people and religions with respect and fairness. Trust women to make their own decisions. Raise the pay of working people and support unionization. Get assault weapons off the streets. Do something about climate change. Clean up toxic waste sites and outlaw pesticides that damage children. Replace fossil
A federal judge in Illinois has declined to temporarily delay a portion of the state law banning some high-power semiautomatic weapons from going into effect. U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn on Friday declined a request from several gun rights groups that would have delayed the Jan. 1 deadline for residents of Illinois to register their
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Photo, top: Jason Hunter This warm and wild weather may not allow for ice fishing, however, people with rod and reel are doing well. Numerous large trout in the 20-inch range are being caught around Rhode Island. These trout were stocked for the Veterans Day Holiday and the fish are exceptional.
A new study reveals donations to the National Rifle Association have consistently surged in counties where school shootings have happened. The research study for Science Advances published on Wednesday found that following a school shooting, total NRA donation money increases by 30% on average, while the number of NRA donors spikes by 40% in the
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – Gun violence legislation is a topic dividing members of Congress, but Senator Angus King of Maine was trying to bridge the gap on Thursday by introducing new legislation. In introducing the Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion Act, or GOSAFE, King said, “What the bill does is limit the most lethal piece of
Pay Dirt is a weekly foray into the pigpen of political funding. Subscribe here to get it in your inbox every Thursday. Few political groups in U.S. history have seen a collapse as swift and dramatic as the National Rifle Association. Over the last several years, the NRA has experienced a public implosion, as the
Gun ownership in California’s Jewish community is spiking as Jews take self-defense into their own hands while the war in Israel continues raging, according to a rabbi who trains the community on gun safety. “Magen Am’s mission is to train and empower the community to deter and respond to security threats. We’re trying to give everybody
Key considerations to think about Dave Bryant Published December 20, 2023 @ 6:00 am PST iStock.com/RichLegg We all carry guns. On duty, you may not have much choice. Departments frequently issue a service weapon and allow minimal or no customization of it. From a liability and training perspective, that makes sense. Although changing grips might
(Image courtesy of the NRA-ILA via Facebook) WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to recent acts by the federal Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) here, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) has joined Republican colleagues in introducing the Protect American Gun Exporter (PAGE) Act. That proposal, introduced into the 118th Congress on Dec. 18, seeks to undermine
Image by Jason Gillman from Pixabay December 19, 2023 – WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), joined by Sens. John Thune (R-SD), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Steve Daines (R-MT), Mike Braun (R-IN), Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Rick Scott (R-FL), have introduced the Protect American Gun Exporter Act. This bill comes in response to the Bureau of Industry and Security’s (BIS)
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Norris Fleetwood Stiff, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, in Blacksburg, Virginia. Born on April 2, 1939, in the heart of Newport, Norris’s journey began in an era of simplicity and grew into a life marked by dedication and love. Norris’s life was one of steadfast devotion
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is considering a change to the requirements for applicants seeking an armed guard license, but there’s concern it may make the city vulnerable to lawsuits. Columbia may make a change to the rules, so that security guard applications are handled through the city’s police department. It will be
The country music world has become increasingly divided by culture wars and political differences, but Old Crow Medicine Show wants to bring people together. The Nashville Americana band, best known for writing “Wagon Wheel” and recently nominated for a Grammy for their 2023 album Jubilee, has repeatedly called for stricter gun control measures in the
Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor is tidying up the cluttered kitchen of the band’s headquarters-slash-recording-studio in East Nashville so he can brew a pot of coffee. Empty beer bottles dot the counter and a table in the center of the room, whose walls are covered with Hatch Show Print posters advertising gigs by Old