After every national tragedy, the one thing you can always expect is widespread media coverage. While an important tool in keeping the public informed of these events, the media is often pushing an agenda. After the tragic shooting of Philando Castille, the media rushed to stoke the flames of racial tension. NRA News commentator Colion…
Al Sharpton assails NRA on race Does the National Rifle Association care about African Americans? If you ask Reverend Al Sharpton, the answer is no. Per Politico, Sharpton railed against the NRA’s apparent unwillingness to stand up for the Second Amendment rights of the black community. Both of them were killed by police based on…
After the horrific events in Dallas transpired, leaving 12 police officers shot along with 2 bystanders, President Obama’s first remarks were to call for more gun control. Per Politico, Obama spoke to how, “when people are armed with powerful weapons, unfortunately it makes [shootings] more deadly and more tragic, and in the days ahead we…
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Young activist takes Second Amendment education into his own hands By: Resa Willis With great liberty comes great responsibility. Under a government whose elitist rhetoric regards law-abiding citizens as child-like creatures in need of structured guidance, Second Amendment rights are again at the forefront of this struggle. The recent mass shooting in Orlando spurned swift action to…
FBI background checks (a prerequisite for most gun purchases in the US) surged in June to an all-time high for the early summer. The Bureau reports that over 2.1 million checks were performed on people seeking to purchase guns last month; up from 1.5 million from the same time in 2015. This month’s record is…
By Amber Randall Families of victims and survivors of the Charleston, S.C., shooting sued the FBI Thursday because they believe the shooting could have been prevented had it not been for FBI mistakes. The families filed multiple wrongful death suits against the FBI, reports the Charleston Scene. The lawsuits claim the deaths could have been prevented…
The 2nd Amendment does not only apply to muskets By: Elias J. Atienza If you ever hear someone say that the 2nd Amendment is just for muskets, do us all a favor and educate them. In fact, guns were more advanced in the late 18th Century than most realize. A common argument among gun control advocates…
Bill marks a massive constraint on gun rights, Amash claims By: Elias J. Atienza Representative Justin Amash (R-MI) warned on Twitter about an incoming bill that he says would infringe on the “1st, 2nd, 5th & 6th Amendments.” The bill, called the “Homeland Safety and Security Act,” was introduced by Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). The bill…
Casey Harper California added six more gun control laws to the books Friday. Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown signed six gun control bills Friday, just weeks after the Orlando nightclub attack left 53 wounded and 50 dead, including the shooter. The bills regulate ammunition, background checks and more, The Los Angeles Times reports. The bills implement a range of…
By Lina Bryce If you haven’t seen the first Donald Trump ad by the NRA, don’t expect to find glorifying pro-Trump talking points or even how Trump will stand up for gun ownership. Instead, you will notice a clear-cut anti-Hillary campaign, expressed by Benghazi veteran, Mark “Oz” Geist. Mark Geist, a retired U.S. Marine, alludes to the discontent of voters by…