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Front Page: People Keep Bringing Guns to Healthcare Protests
- About a dozen protesters were carrying guns outside a convention hall where President Obama was speaking about healthcare reform yesterday. One man had a semiautomatic rifle slung over his shoulder. —
Nothing Goes Together Better Than Guns and Alcohol
As of yesterday, patrons of alcohol serving establishments in Arizona and Tennessee can exercise their second amendment rights while downing a cold one. How . .
Roundup: Homeland Security
While I'm definitely a peace-loving gal, I can't deny the influence that war and weaponry have had on home decor as of late. From gun vases to bullet planters, it seems as if product designers have a different definition of homeland security than our national leaders. While this may be a commentary on our society's obsession with weapons, I'm still not necessarily willing to stock my home with guns — be they real or made of ceramic.
Lawmakers Crack Down on Guns After Shooting Rampages
Shooting rampages filled today's headlines. In Alabama, a man killed a dozen people, including the members of his own family. Over in Germany, a 17-year-old boy attacked a high school, killing at least 16 people.
Front Page: AL Community in Shock After Gunman Kills 11
- A gunman in Alabama killed 11 people yesterday, including his mother, his grandparents, his aunt and uncle, the wife and child of a sheriff deputy, and himself. — CNN
- Stocks opened with a gain again today, as Wall Street hopes to extend big gains made yesterday. — MSN
- Pakistan arrested hundreds of opposition activists today and banned protests in two regions ahead of a planned rally outside parliament.
Eric Holder Says Assault Weapon Ban Is Back
Attorney General Eric Holder announced yesterday that the administration will reinstate a ban on assault weapons.
Before you get too worried that Obama is taking unprecedented steps to limit your right to bear arms, know that he just wants to reinstate the ban that expired in 2004. In 1994, Congress banned 19 types of semi-automatic military-style guns and ammunition clips with more than 10 rounds.
Gun Question to Potential Appointees Might Explode Debate
Barack Obama is firing away seven pages of detailed questions to wannabe presidential appointees, but one inquiry has gun rights activists upset. The question states: “Do you or any members of your immediate family own a gun? If so, provide complete ownership and registration information.
Are Firearms Family Friendly?
Loaded weapons and lil ones don't mix in my opinion. I hope my daughter and son never wrap their hands around a gun. Not now or ever.
Briefing Book! Domestic Abusers Can Purchase Guns
- Law: Supreme Court sides with domestic abusers? Court likely to uphold decision that allows those with domestic abuse convictions to purchase guns. — Jezebel
- England: Has it hit bottom yet?
The Democrats Are Coming! Boom in Gun Sales After Election
Making sure to exercise their Second Amendment rights before it's too late, firearm fans have gone on a shopping spree. Gun shop owners report record sales since Tuesday, suspecting that customers fear a Democratic federal government could curtail the right to bear arms with new gun control laws. In fact in October, there were 15 percent more background checks issued for new purchases.
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