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Federal Judge Orders Hearing in $240 Million Defective Pistol Case

Judge orders hearing to notify gun owners of deadly safety defect

A federal judge has ordered a settlement hearing to notify a massive number of gun owners that they may have a pistol containing a deadly safety defect. The Miami judge wants to also bring public awareness of this $240 million class action lawsuit that involves …
Posted 8 years ago
By Michael Thomas
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Iowa House Pushes To Ensure Gov’t Can’t Restrict Gun Rights

Bill guarantees 2nd Amendment Rights even in emergency.

Amongst a three-member panel from the House Judiciary Committee, a bill was passed and cleared for the House of Representatives for the State of Iowa which would guarantee the rights of the Second Amendment in the face of any potential declared state of emergency.  In…
Posted 8 years ago
By Reed Gilchrist
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Mother Shoots Home Intruder to Protect Family Underscores Importance of Right to Bear Arms

Virginia’s New Concealed Carry Reciprocity to Start February 1

Virginia Has Cut Agreements With 25 States

Since the time of this article’s posting, the changes to reciprocity listed in this article have been changed and postponed by the Governor of Virginia. Please click here and read this announcement from the Governor's Office to learn more. Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring will end the…
Posted 8 years ago
By Michael Thomas
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You’re More Likely To Die From Work-Related Toxins Than Guns

According to the CDC, roughly 2.6 million Americans died in 2013.  Of those 2.6 million, an estimated 33,000 died from gun-related injuries.  If that sounds like an alarming number, you may be surprised to learn just about as many people died due to falling.  So,…
Posted 8 years ago
By Reed Gilchrist
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President Obama Plans Executive Action On Gun Control Soon

Obama Plans Executive Action On Guns In 'Weeks, Not Months'

President Obama plans an executive action on gun control within “weeks, not months,” according to White House communications director Jen Psaki. “Senior congressional aides and sources in the gun-control community” suggest that the president will issue his executive actions after his Christmas vacation. White House Press Secretary…
Posted 8 years ago
By Michael Thomas
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How the President’s Executive Power Could Influence Gun Law

Direct action could be taken but effectiveness is questioned

In the wake of recent violent events many turn to the country's elected officials to observe their response. President Obama has significant power, but he could be limited in his abilities to directly enforce further restrictions. "Congress should act to make sure no one on a…
Posted 8 years ago
By Michael Thomas
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