- newIrony? Mass. police: Bomb suspects didn’t have gun permit
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts police official say the brothers suspected of bombing the Boston Marathon before having shootouts with authorities didn’t have gun permits. Cambridge Police Commissioner Robert Haas tells The Associated Pre…
- 29 mins ago, 21 Apr 13, 10:12pm -
- newObama goes around Congress, taking action on gun background check system
WASHINGTON (AP) — Blocked by Congress from expanding gun sale background checks, President Barack Obama is turning to actions within his own power to keep people from buying a gun who are prohibited for mental health reasons. Federal law bans certa…
- 1 hour ago, 21 Apr 13, 9:38pm -
- newRep. Stockman threatens Obama impeachment over guns
Rep. Steve Stockman (R-Texas) is threatening to file articles of impeachment against President Barack Obama if he moves to change gun regulations through executive order. “I will seek to thwart this action by any means necessary, including but not…
- 23 hours ago, 20 Apr 13, 11:19pm -
- United States Marine Corps settles the 9mm vs. .45acp debate for good
After 20+ years using the Beretta M9, known as the 92FS in the civilian community, the Marine Corps is going back the the battle-proven stopping power and accuracy of the 1911 .45acp. The M9 has faced decades of criticism for its lack of stopping pow…
- 1 day ago, 20 Apr 13, 9:05pm -
- Police told to choose: Gun control or Constitution
“This is a message to every member of law enforcement and the military,” a sizzling new YouTube video begins. “You know you have a choice to make.” The video, produced by a man identified on Facebook as Aaron Hawkins, is a challenge to those…
- 1 day ago, 20 Apr 13, 8:03pm -
- Facebook yanks gun sellers’ pages over firearm sweepstakes
Several gun sellers found their Facebookpages gone after Vocativ reported that someone had won an AR-15 rifle through a sweepstakes on the social media site. According to Facebook, the promotion violated their rules against selling weapons and amm…
- 1 day ago, 20 Apr 13, 7:25pm -
- Police Train With Airsoft Guns Amid Ammo Shortage
RICHMOND (KPIX 5) — A nationwide shortage of ammunition has forced several police departments, including Richmond, to find a backup solution for training rounds. Officers said the solution is just as effective as live ammo, not to mention cheaper.…
- 1 day ago, 20 Apr 13, 7:08pm -
- Two more Colorado lawmakers face recalls over gun-control votes
The Colorado Secretary of State today signed off on recall petitions for two more lawmakers over their gun votes, for Democratic Sens. Angela Giron of Pueblo and Evie Hudak of Westminster.
- 2 days ago, 20 Apr 13, 9:34am -
- ABC Poll: Americans Believe Guns Make Homes Safer
By a margin of 51 to 29, Americans believe having a gun in the house makes the house safer. When the question was asked to those with guns in their houses, the affirmative response jumped to 75.
- 2 days ago, 19 Apr 13, 5:55pm -
- GOP Lawmaker: ‘How many Boston liberals spent the night …wishing they had an AR-15′
As the massive manhunt for the second suspect in the Boston bombings was underway, Republican Arkansas state Rep. Nate Bell linked the ongoing situation to the gun control debate.
- 2 days ago, 19 Apr 13, 2:23pm -