Tag Archive: gun laws
on January 4, 2014 in World News
Shooting rampages could be stopped by quick-thinking civilians
90% of shooting rampages could be stopped by quick-thinking civilians: expert Police eye new tactics, quicker response to halt shooters Mass shootings like the ones that have occurred in recent years in Newtown, Conn., and Aurora, Colo., have tripled in recent years, according to a study set to be published next week for the FBI. Researchers looked at active shootings in public settings where the primary motive appeared to be mass murder and at least one victim was unrelated to the shooter, according to Yahoo News,… View Article
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on January 4, 2014 in World News
Concealed Carry Saves Lives, Assault Weapon Ban Ineffective
Study: Concealed Carry Saves Lives, Assault Weapon Ban Ineffective A new study published in the latest issue of Applied Economic Letters lays low nearly every claim made by gun control proponents and shines a light on the successes of concealed carry on a state-by-state basis. Specifically, the study shows that less restrictive concealed carry laws save lives, while gun control can endanger them. It also shows that gun control measures like “assault weapons” bans do not reduce state-level murder rates. The author of the study is Quinnipiac University economist Mark Gius. In… View Article
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on January 2, 2014 in World News
Gun re-registration begins in D.C
Gun re-registration begins in D.C., may lead to arrest and confiscation First law in U.S. to require renewal with fingerprints and fees For the first time in the United States, a citizen who has legally registered a gun will have to submit to a renewal process. The consequences of not knowing about this new law or missing the specific 60-day window are dire. Starting on Jan. 2, every single D.C. resident who has registered a firearm since 1976 must go to police headquarters to pay a $48 fee and be photographed and fingerprinted. The Metropolitan Police Department estimates there are… View Article
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on December 29, 2013 in World News
Town Welcomes Retailer of ‘High Capacity’ Magazines
Liberal College Town Welcomes Retailer of ‘High Capacity’ Magazines Grinnell, Iowa and Grinnell College are rolling out the welcome mat for a new Brownells Inc. firearms accessory distribution and retail center along Interstate 80. Central to Brownells’ accessories are “high capacity” magazines for AR-15s and AK-47s. According to the Associated Press, Grinnell College is “a selective liberal arts institution proud of its commitment to social justice,” while Brownells describes itself as “the world’s largest supplier of firearms accessories and gunsmithing tools.” Moreover, Brownells’ chairman Pete Brownell is “a top… View Article
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on November 28, 2013 in World News
The incredible mile-long floating CITY
The incredible mile-long floating CITY – complete with schools, a hospital, parks and an airport for its 50,000 residents Seasick sufferers look away now. A Florida-based firm has designed a floating city called Freedom Ship that would spend its entire time at sea. The vessel is a mile long, 25-storeys-high and has enough room for 50,000 permanent residents. It features schools, hospitals, art galleries, shops, parks, an aquarium, casino and even an art gallery as well as an airport on the roof and a docking bay at the rear. The designs also include a shopping centre covering 1.7 million square… View Article
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on November 28, 2013 in World News
Obama Approval Sinks to 38%
Obama Approval Sinks to 38% more bad news for President Obama buried under a bunch of Reuters happy talk about Iran. In its latest poll, Reuters found Obama’s approval rating underwater by a full 18 points. Only 38% approve of the job the president is doing, while 56% disapprove. The Reuters happy talk surrounded another Reuters poll that showed 44% approve of Obama’s deal with Iran, while only 22% disapprove. If the best news the media can muster for Obama is a 44% approval rating on something, it tells you just how bad of shape he is in. The Reuters… View Article
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on November 28, 2013 in World News
Colorado lawmaker resigns to avoid recall
Colorado lawmaker resigns to avoid recall third Democratic Colorado state senator facing possible recall after voting for gun-control measures said Wednesday she will resign to avoid a recall election. The resignation of Sen. Evie Hudak of Denver’s western suburbs came less than a week before opponents planned to turn in petitions seeking her recall. The resignation means Democrats will appoint an interim successor, guaranteeing they’ll keep a one-seat majority in the Senate next session. Two other Democratic senators were ousted from office in September recalls, former Senate President John… View Article
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