Father of shooting victim calls out craven, irresponsible politicians
Richard Martinez, the father of 20-year-old UCSB shooting victim Christopher Martinez, attacked...
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Tag: gun control
The problem with gun violence nationally and in Oregon
discussions quickly led to calls for additional gun control legislation in Salem and in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreOregon gun bills in serious trouble as Courtney keeps them from full Senate
Peter Courtney blocked four gun-control bills from coming to the Senate floor to avoid what appeared to be a certain defeat for them.
Read MoreNullification: How States Are Making It a Felony to Enforce Federal Gun Laws
In mid-April, Kansas passed a law asserting that federal gun regulations do not apply to guns made and owned in Kansas. Under the law, Kansans could manufacture and sell semi-automatic weapons in-state without a federal license or any federal oversight.
Read MoreWhat Researchers Learned About Gun Violence Before Congress Killed Funding
What the research showed was not only did having a firearm in your home not protect you, but it hugely increased the risk that someone in your family would die from a firearm homicide. It increased the risk almost 300 percent, almost three times as high.
Read MoreHow the NRA Undermined Congress’ Last Push for Gun Control
Despite the limitations of the mental health database, some gun control advocates still see it as better than nothing.
Read MoreObama unveils gun violence proposals
President Obama calls for universal background checks and bans on high-capacity magazine clips and armor-piercing bullets
Read MoreNRA takes aim at Biden's gun task force
There is a growing movement in Congress, even from pro-gun lawmakers, for restrictions on high-capacity magazines
Read MoreFive Federal Policies on Guns You’ve Never Heard Of
U.S. gun policy is set by both state and federal law.
Read MoreMass Shootings Do Little to Change State Gun Laws
several states have made it easier to buy more guns and take them to more places.
Read MoreBy the Numbers: Comparing Spending by Gun Rights and Gun Control Interest Groups
we define gun control groups as non-profit organizations that lobby Congress and advocate for gun control legislation.
Read MoreMilitary industrial complex role in American gun use
The recent shooting attack in the elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut was an act of almost unimaginable horror. Because of its impact on the national psyche, it is almost certain that some attempt will be made to change or...
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