[ad_1] WASHINGTON – Kamala Harris packs a gun — and wants Americans to know it. “I’m a gun owner,” the Democratic presidential candidate said last week in a forum hosted by television star Oprah Winfrey. “If someone breaks in my house,” she said with a chuckle “they’re getting shot.” Harris has mentioned owning a firearm

[ad_1] Last week, I authored a column about why Coloradans should expect high rates of gun violence to continue. I also suggested Republicans were disproportionately responsible for this outcome. As you might expect, public response fell mostly along party lines. Many Coloradans thanked me, but Republicans were big mad. How dare I suggest they are

[ad_1] This story first appeared in NPR’s live blog of the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. See how the night unfolded. Vice President Harris cited the fact she is a gun owner in Tuesday night’s presidential debate, in a move designed to shut down suggestions from former President Donald Trump that she wants

[ad_1] The mother of a 19-year-old man who died by suicide at the Eden Prairie Scheels store in 2022 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Hennepin County District Court against Scheels and the employee who provided the weapon. Scheels All Sports Inc. and the employee, William Ballantyne, are named in the suit, filed on

[ad_1] School shootings raise difficult questions about Second Amendment rights. A recent event in Georgia has revived calls to implement more safeguards. State-by-state maps offer an overview of the policy landscape. A shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., last week — allegedly committed by a 14-year-old gunman who used an AR-15-style gun —

[ad_1] On his eponymous Saturday morning show, anti-gun MSNBC host Ali Velshi gave a commentary against the gun rights portion of the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 agenda. After taking the opportunity to spread the typical misinformation about guns in America, he brought on anti-gun activist Kris Brown of the Brady Campaign to further trash gun

[ad_1] Once again, there is discussion about how good of a shooter an instructor needs to be. I will keep the article on the topic instead of on specific drills. To do that, I’ll look at several organizational qual courses. Two things: any qualification course of fire (COF) is just a test of certain skills,

[ad_1] State-by-state standings on deaths from gunfire form a striking contrast between Republican- and Democratic-led states as one reality becomes ever more clear: The stronger Republican control of a particular state, the more deadly gunfire that state will see. So it’s plain that onetime Californians who left for cheaper housing and more conservative politics in

[ad_1] South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill Thursday permitting concealed and open carry for firearms throughout the state. The so-called “constitutional carry” bill allows individuals who are 18 and above and legally able to own a firearm to carry that firearm either openly or concealed. The bill does not require any registration or

[ad_1] Wayne LaPierre isn’t having a great year. Photo-Illustration: Intelligencer; Photo: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images The National Rifle Association remains a powerful organization that holds sway among millions of voters, inspires loyalty among most Republican politicians, and for liberals, is synonymous with the scourge of gun violence in America. But the organization isn’t what it

[ad_1] On Tuesday, Louisiana became the 28th state to pass legislation allowing the carry of handguns without a permit, often referred to as “constitutional carry.” The law, originally Louisiana Senate Bill 1, was signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry. “Today, we join 27 other states in passing Constitutional Carry. I promised the folks of

[ad_1] Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, currently in the middle of a contentious Republican Senate primary race, is touting a key endorsement from a prominent pro-Second Amendment group in the state and making the case that he is the strongest candidate when it comes to gun rights. “I have stood up to fight for

[ad_1] A bill focused on prerequisites for a firearm purchase appeared dead for the session, but was advanced with a substitute that now updates concealed carry requirements. Sen. Angelia Williams Graves (D-Norfolk) introduced Senate Bill 522 to require either demonstration of competence or completion of a gun safety training course within five years of purchase.

[ad_1] In January, the Idaho House of Representatives voted and approved a bill that would require K-12 schools to allow employees to carry guns with an enhanced concealed carry license. This bill is known as H-415 and was received by the State Senate on Feb. 1 for discussion.   A similar bill was passed in March

[ad_1] A proposed state Senate bill would — and should — close the assault rifle loophole. Prepare yourself, because this will shock almost no one: the gun lobby is blatantly lying to Hawaii legislators. People who make money off the sales of firearms are trying to sell our elected leaders on the idea that hunters

[ad_1] by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Photo, top: Randy Rafuse Food Pictures:  Michelle Renee Audette Ghenne Ice fishing in Maine is exceptional as of late. Fortunately, some days have had great weather to boot, as shown in the header picture.  If you have the time and money there are numerous lodges and camps set up to

[ad_1] The pro-Second Amendment group Gun Owners of America announced Thursday their first-ever summit to be held in August in Knoxville, Tennessee, saying it aims to draw tens of thousands of attendees with the goal of being the “premiere event” for firearms enthusiasts. The event, titled the Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit, will be

[ad_1] State Sen. Blake Miguez, a Republican from New Iberia, is a world-class competitive marksman. We’re talking international award-winning level sharpshooting with a handgun.  He’s good enough to have starred in the History Channel reality show “Top Shot”   Yes, I know they’ve given reality TV shows to the likes of Flavor Flav, Honey Boo Boo

[ad_1] BATON ROUGE, La. (WVUE) – A slate of crime-related bills moving through the legislature includes three companion bills which, if enacted, would legalize the permitless carrying of concealed weapons in Louisiana. House Bill 12 by Rep. Danny McCormick (R-Oil City) is joined by Senate Bills 1 and 2 by New Iberia Republican Blake Miguez

[ad_1] Man being charged after yet another gun caught at Pittsburgh International Airport Updated: 9:48 PM EST Feb 20, 2024 AND THE PROPOSAL FOR STIFFER PENALTIES WHEN TRAVELING WITH A FIREARM? THE LAW SAYS THAT GUN OWNERS MUST HAVE IT SECURED IN A CASE WITH A LOCK. THEN IT HAS TO BE BROUGHT OVER TO

[ad_1] The Feb. 15 front-page article “Super Bowl rally ends in gunfire and grief” noted that Missouri has one of the nation’s highest rates of gun deaths and gun ownership. There’s another mathematical revelation that has been mentioned in news stories: 800 law enforcement officers were at the scene for security. So it seems the

[ad_1] In a legislative session marked more by incremental steps than sweeping reform, Washington state lawmakers are advancing a series of measures aimed at tightening gun controls, albeit with a focus on more nuanced aspects of the ongoing battle against gun violence. In the heart of Olympia, efforts to address youth overdoses and addiction are

[ad_1] OLYMPIA — Washington lawmakers last year passed a sweeping package of gun laws, including a 10-day waiting period for firearm purchases and a ban on the sale of AR-15s and similar semi-automatic rifles often used in the nation’s worst mass shootings. This session, by comparison, the Legislature is taking a small-ball approach. While lawmakers

[ad_1] The Shenandoah Valley Gun Show took place Saturday and Sunday at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds. Individuals from different states gathered at the gun show to sell and buy guns, knives and even jewelry. The event brings together a community of gun enthusiasts and is a time for socialization as well. The event also provided

[ad_1] The Academy District 20 School Board is considering the possibility of allowing teachers and staff to concealed carry on campus through the Faculty/Administrator Safety Training and Emergency Response (FASTER) program, or one like it. Partnering with FASTER Colorado and empowering designated teachers and staff to defend against threats to student safety is the right

[ad_1] The Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade ended in tragedy after a mass shooting killed at least one person and injured more than 20 others on Wednesday in Kansas City, Mo. Police detained three people as part of their investigation. Some NFL players who shared tributes to the victims also called for political

[ad_1] Iowa House Republicans’ solution to prevent more students from being shot in Iowa schools in the wake of Perry is to bring more guns into the schools, which includes arming teachers and other staff members. “The scariest place to be in America, I believe, is in a place with ‘gun-free zone’ posted all over

[ad_1] On April 13, 2023, 16-year-old Ralph Yarl was sent to pick up his younger twin brothers from a friend’s home when an address mix-up nearly cost him his life. After confusing Northeast 115th Street for Northeast 115th Terrace, located one block away, Ralph mistakenly rang the doorbell of an armed 84-year-old man. The homeowner

[ad_1] The Biden-Harris reelection campaign called out former president Donald Trump for his gun rights advocacy on Friday in advance of the GOP frontrunner’s appearance at the National Rifle Association forum in Harrisburg, Penn. It will be the eighth time Trump has addressed the powerful gun-lobbying group, which boasts a membership 5 million strong. Last

[ad_1] Supreme Court justices steer clear of insurrection question in Trump ballot case WASHINGTON — After supporters of then-President Trump stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, ominous fencing was erected to protect surrounding buildings. One of the buildings that needed protecting was the grand marble structure across the street from the Capitol: the Supreme