Category Archives: 2nd Amendment

Maddow: “Rights are not supposed to be open to popularity contests”

In arguing in support for same sex marriage, Rachel Maddow‘s blog (the post is actually written by Steve Benen) actually makes the case that The Government, and we’re looking at mostly elected Democrats, should back off on gun control Rights are not supposed to be open to popularity contests. Throughout American history, if all contentious […]

NY State No Longer Safe From 7 Bullet Magazine Limit

First the State of New York rushed through legislation at Ludicrous Speed without, as usual for Democrats, bothering to read the legislation nor understand what was in it nor what it would do. There were all sorts of problems, such as failing to exempt police officers from the 7 round magazine limit. Plus others. Now […]

Epic Pro-2nd Amendment Testimony In Connecticut

Just an ordinary, average citizen who realizes that yes, there is a Constitution, and yes, evil exists (The Blaze) Meet Robert Steed, a resident of Vernon, Conn. who took three days straight off work to attend several gun control hearings in Connecticut. On March 14, Steed was more “aggravated” than usual with lawmakers and he […]

Harry Reid Drops Scary Looking Gun Ban From Anti-Gun Legislation

You could almost see this coming. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D) is a fan of guns, and also knows that legislation like an assault weapons ban could seriously damage the Dems chances for the 2014 mid-terms for Senate races. And, really, how often did you hear him discuss the ban? Beuller? (Politico) Sen. Dianne […]

Surprise! Colorado Big Gun Magazine Bill Could Ban Almost All Mags

Unintentional mistake in intentional “bug”? (Daily Caller) Colorado Democratic Rep. Rhonda Fields, whose bill to ban ammunition magazines that hold more than 15 rounds ignited an ongoing firestorm of protest and which could cost the state jobs if a manufacturer of such equipment makes good on its promise to move to another state, didn’t realize […]

Next Dem Assault On 2nd Amendment: Big Taxes On Ammo

Don’t worry, they’re just trying to keep guns out of the hands of criminals. No need to be alarmed (LA Times) Efforts are underway in Congress and at least half a dozen states, including California, to raise taxes on firearms or ammunition to pay for programs targeting gun violence. In Congress, a group of Democrats, […]

Colorado Dems Pull Two Of The “War On Women” Gun Bills

However, the rest of their anti-personal protection legislation passed in the Senate (Daily Caller) But two of the most contentious bills — one which would ban concealed weapons on college campuses and one that would make owners, sellers and manufacturers of assault-style weapons liable for violent acts committed with the guns — died when their […]

South Dakota First In Country To Allow Guns For Teachers

They’re the first state interested in protecting children from crazy people who see “gun free zones” as easy pickings (NY Times) South Dakota became the first state in the nation to enact a law explicitly authorizing school employees to carry guns on the job, under a measure signed into law on Friday by Gov. Dennis […]

Florida Dem Wants Anger Management Course Requirement For Ammunition Purchases

Yeah, but remember, none of what Dems are proposing across the country are attempts to strip law abiding citizens of their 2nd Amendment Rights (The Blaze) If a Florida Democrat has her way, anyone who tries to buy ammunition will have to first complete an anger management program. Critics are slamming the bill as a […]

Dem: No Need For Guns, Just Tell Men Not To Rape

If only there were laws against things like sexual assault, violence, and rape. Why has no one thought to pass laws? (The Blaze) Appearing on Fox News Tuesday night, Democratic Strategist Zerlina Maxwell argued that preventing rape should start by simply “telling men not to rape women.” She was arguing against women using guns as […]

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