Texas Gov. Rick Perry is courting Connecticut gun manufacturers, extolling the tax policies and regulatory climate of his state.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry extolled the tax policies and regulatory climate of his state as he courted gun manufacturers that have threatened to leave Connecticut since the state passed new gun-control laws in response to the...
Six months after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, some of the victims' families are heading to Capitol Hill to remind lawmakers they are painfully waiting for action, while some of the president's...
Six months after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, some of the victims' families are heading to Capitol Hill to remind lawmakers they are painfully waiting for action, while some of the president's allies...
Friday, May 31 2013 2:18 PM EDT2013-05-31 18:18:35 GMT
A federal appeals court panel Friday unanimously upheld an Obama administration requirement that dealers in southwestern border states report when customers buy multiple high-powered rifles.
A federal appeals court panel Friday unanimously upheld an Obama administration requirement that dealers in southwestern border states report when customers buy multiple high-powered rifles.
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:45:21 GMT
District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray's administration does not support a bill that would require gun owners in the nation's capital to carry liability insurance.
District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray's administration does not support a bill that would require gun owners in the nation's capital to carry liability insurance.
Thursday, April 25 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-04-25 21:41:33 GMT
A gun owners' rights group is threatening to sue 35 Maryland local governments unless they repeal gun regulations that the group says violate state law.
A gun owners' rights group is threatening to sue 35 Maryland local governments unless they repeal gun regulations that the group says violate state law.
Thursday, April 11 2013 8:08 PM EDT2013-04-12 00:08:06 GMT
Congress' most serious gun-control effort in years cleared its first hurdle Thursday as the Senate pushed past conservatives' attempted blockade under the teary gaze of families of victims of December's Connecticut school shootings.
Congress' most serious gun-control effort in years cleared its first hurdle Thursday as the Senate pushed past conservatives' attempted blockade under the teary gaze of families of victims of December's Connecticut school shootings.
Tuesday, April 9 2013 9:25 PM EDT2013-04-10 01:25:40 GMT
The Senate's top Democrat has set Congress' first showdown vote for Thursday on President Barack Obama's gun control drive as a small but mounting number of Republicans appear willing to buck a conservative effort to prevent debate from even beginning.
The Senate's top Democrat has set Congress' first showdown vote for Thursday on President Barack Obama's gun control drive as a small but mounting number of Republicans appear willing to buck a conservative effort to prevent debate from even beginning.
Monday, April 8 2013 8:49 PM EDT2013-04-09 00:49:54 GMT
With time running out on the chance to pass gun control legislation, President Barack Obama on Monday warned Congress not to use delaying tactics against tighter regulations and told families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims that he's "determined as ever" to honor their children with tougher laws.
With time running out on the chance to pass gun control legislation, President Barack Obama on Monday warned Congress not to use delaying tactics against tighter regulations and told families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims that he's "determined as ever" to honor their children with tougher laws.
Monday, April 8 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-04-08 22:19:19 GMT
Months before Newtown - an artist was working on a project about guns. That project has rolled into our area. It is a yellow school bus, shot up with about 6000 rounds of ammunition.
Months before Newtown - an artist was working on a project about guns. That project has rolled into our area. It is a yellow school bus, shot up with about 6000 rounds of ammunition.
Monday, April 8 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-04-08 19:45:43 GMT
President Barack Obama is providing a ride on Air Force One to 11 relatives of those killed at Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School so they can attend his gun control speech Monday before heading to Washington to personally plead with senators reluctant to back gun legislation.
President Barack Obama is providing a ride on Air Force One to 11 relatives of those killed at Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School so they can attend his gun control speech Monday before heading to Washington to personally plead with senators reluctant to back gun legislation.
PHOENIX -
Dozens of protestors carrying guns and signs stood outside the Arizona State Capitol Saturday, in support of their Second Amendment rights.
By all accounts, it was a peaceful protest. The rally ended at 2 p.m.
There were people speaking on the Constitution and tables where people could have questions answered.
Both young and old, men and women, showed up carrying guns.
There were big guns and even pink guns.
At high noon Saturday, dozens converged outside the Arizona Capitol to rally.
Most were there in support of the Second Amendment, protesting any efforts by the federal government to ban certain types of guns and ammo.
"This is my right and regardless of what the government does the bad guys will still get the weapons and the good guys are going to be defenseless," said Tiffany Hills, an independent.
"Keeping guns out of law abiding citizens doesn't do anything to decrease crime or deter crime at all," said Jeff Tompkins, a gun owner.
"It's important for the people to have their own arms when the government gets out of control, and they're not far from that now," said Clair Van Steenwyk, political host and commentator.
Signs read "Pro Gun," "Anti-Obama" and "Impeach Obama."
While many were there to support the Second Amendment, others stood at the Capitol to voice their opposition to President Obama in general.
"Obamacare is wrong. You just name it and it's, you know," said Freda Cunningham.
Van Steenwyk says people taking time out of their weekend to march on the capitol should send a message to all lawmakers.
"This is important. Just as the grass roots citizens, it's not an organization, it's not a Tea Party movement, it's not a Pachyderm or some other movement, it's the voters, the American citizens standing up to their government," said Van Steenwyk.
A similar rally was held in Denver, where 22 people showed up.
The president was in Illinois on Friday, speaking on gun control.
He said he realizes not everyone agrees with every issue, but said the proposals deserve a vote in congress.
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