MixedTimes - AWR Hawkins
Cops Ask Criminals to Hold Off on Crime Until It's Cooler Outside
By AWR Hawkins |
Police in Braintree, Massachusetts, asked criminals to hold off on crime this weekend due to high outdoortemperatures.
Woman with Rifle Shoots Armed Intrusion Suspect
By AWR Hawkins |
A woman with a rifle shot an armed intrusion suspect in Seattle's South Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Cory Booker: Gun Licensing Saves Lives
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential hopeful Cory Booker says lives can be saved via the implementation of gun licensing requirements.
Hawkins: Democrats Mum as Bodies Stack up in Gun-Controlled Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrats who lined up to push gun control after the shootings in Virginia Beach, Tree of Life Synagogue, and Parkland, remain conspicuously silent as 40-plus individuals are shot weekend after weekend in Chicago.
At Least 41 Shot, 9 Fatally, over Weekend in Gun-Controlled Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
At least 41 people were shot, nine fatally, over the weekend in gun-controlled Chicago.
Walmart Ceasing New Mexico Firearm Sales Because of Gun Control
By AWR Hawkins |
Walmart is ceasing firearm sales in the state of New Mexico because of the state's newly instituted universal background check law.
California Ammunition Background Checks Take Effect July 1
By AWR Hawkins |
New gun controls taking effect July 1, 2019, will require citizens of California to pass a background check every time they buy a box of ammunition.
Democrat Debate: Kamala Harris Promises Executive Gun Control
By AWR Hawkins |
During the June 27 Democrat debate Kamala Harris reiterated her promise to use executive action to secure gun control.
Madonna Depicts Gruesome Mass Shooting in 'God Control' Music Video
By AWR Hawkins |
Left-wing pop star Madonna released the eight-minute music video for her new single "God Control" depicting a gruesome mass shooting and a warning: "this is your wake-up call.
NRA Ends NRATV Production
By AWR Hawkins |
The NRA has ended NRATV production and severed ties with Ackerman McQueen, which operated the outlet.
David Hogg Claims He's Been Targeted for Assassination Seven Times
By AWR Hawkins |
Student gun control activist David Hogg claims he has been targeted for assassination seven times during the past 12 months.
IL Sen. Taunts Gun Owner: Forget the Fine, Maybe We'll Just Take Your Firearms
By AWR Hawkins |
Illinois State Sen. Julie Morrison (D) taunted a concerned gun owner during a town hall by telling him she might forgo fining him and simply confiscate his firearms.
Rep. Thomas Massie: Repeal Federal Restrictions so Teachers Can Be Armed
By AWR Hawkins |
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY-4) is pushing legislation to repeal the federal Gun-Free School Zones Act (GFSZA) so teachers can carry guns for defense of themselves and their students.
Parkland Parent: Ban Gun-Free Zones, Not Suppressors
By AWR Hawkins |
Andrew Pollack, father of Parkland, Florida, shooting victim Meadow Pollack, says lawmakers' focus should be on banning gun-free zones, not suppressors.
Homeowner Armed with Rifle Kills Alleged Intruder
By AWR Hawkins |
A homeowner in Clayton County, Georgia, awoke to banging sounds Friday morning, grabbed a rifle, and shot an alleged intruder multiple times.
Greg Abbott Signs Bill Allowing More Armed Teachers in Texas Schools
By AWR Hawkins |
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed legislation removing the cap on the number of armed teachers allowed in each of the state's school districts.
Mother Shoots Intrusion Suspect to Protect Children Sleeping Upstairs
By AWR Hawkins |
A Cincinnati, Ohio, mother shot an intrusion suspect Thursday morning as her children slept upstairs.
Report: Mom Holds Suspect at Gunpoint for 26 Minutes Before Police Arrive
By AWR Hawkins |
A Hudson, Florida, mother reportedly held a home invasion suspect at gunpoint for 26 minutes while waiting for police arrive.
At Least Four Dead in Darwin, Australia, Mass Shooting
By AWR Hawkins |
At least four people were killed and a woman injured during a mass shooting in Darwin, Australia, Tuesday evening.
Eric Swalwell Reiterates Pledge to Take AR-15s from Law-Abiding Citizens
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential hopeful Eric Swalwell reiterated his pledge to take AR-15s and similar rifles away from law-abiding citizens.
Cory Booker Claims '150 Mass Shootings' Year-to-Date
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential hopeful Cory Booker claimed on June 2, 2019, there had been "150 mass shootings" in the U.S. year-to-date.
Report: Virginia Beach Attacker Used .45 Handgun
By AWR Hawkins |
Virginia Beach police chief James Cervera said the man who killed 12 innocents on Friday used a handgun to carry out his heinous act.
Virginia Beach Councilman Calls for Further Gun Restrictions Throughout State
By AWR Hawkins |
Virginia Beach city councilman Guy King Tower responded to Friday's shooting by suggesting further restrictions need to be placed on licensing guns.
Gabby Giffords Lauds Salesforce for Mandating Retailers End AR-15 Sales
By AWR Hawkins |
Gun control proponent Gabby Giffords is praising business software maker Salesforce for demanding that its firearm retail customers cease selling AR-15s.
Chris Murphy Counters DOJ, Says 'Assault Weapons' Ban Prevented Massacres
By AWR Hawkins |
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) claims the 1994 "assault weapons" ban prevented massacres but the Department of Justice'sNational Institute of Justice (NIJ) reported that the ban could not be credited with any reduction in crime.
Houston Police Chief: Permitless Carry Will 'Embolden' Gang Members
By AWR Hawkins |
Houston Police ChiefArt Acevedo opposes a legislation allowing permitless carry for self-defense on grounds that he believes it would "embolden" gang members.
Everytown for Gun Safety Lobbyist Facing Domestic, Criminal Charges
By AWR Hawkins |
Everytown for Gun Safety Fund lobbyistRobert Blaisdel is facing multiple charges including false imprisonment and simple assault.
WATCH: Clerk Loses Job After Pulling Gun on Hatchet-Welding Robbery Suspect
By AWR Hawkins |
A Clackamas County, Oregon, robbery suspect armed with a hatchet fled a convenience store when the clerk behind the counter pulled a gun in self-defense.
Gun Class Teaches Students as Young as Six Years Old
By AWR Hawkins |
A gun class in Charlotte, North Carolina, teaches safety and shooting basics to kids as young at six years old.
Democrats Refuse to Block Gun Offenders from Amnesty Status
By AWR Hawkins |
House Democrats voted down an amendment Wednesday to prevent gun offenders from getting amnesty status under the DREAM Act.
Watch: David ‘Shakey Dave’ Smith - the Parkinson’s Shooter
By AWR Hawkins |
David Smith, also known as “Shakey Dave,” is a Parkinson's patient who uses “gun therapy” as treatment for his condition.
Beto O'Rourke Praises the Universal Background Checks That Failed to Stop Shootings
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke praised universal background checks on Tuesday but did not acknowledge that such checks failed to stop May 7, 2019, STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting.
Trayvon Martin's Mother Running for Office to Push Gun Control
By AWR Hawkins |
Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, is running for the position of Miami-Dade County commissioner with gun control as her top priority.
Woman with Fake Gun Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to Shoot up School
By AWR Hawkins |
A 26-year-old Florida woman was arrested Friday and is accused of threatening "to shoot everyone" at a Tampa-area elementary school.
WATCH: Teacher Allegedly Plants Ammo at School, Calls 911
By AWR Hawkins |
A Southbridge, Massachusetts, school teacher allegedly planted live ammunition at his school then called 911 to report having found the ammo.
LA Times: Congress Should Mandate Gun Owners Lock up Their Firearms
By AWR Hawkins |
TheLos Angeles Times editorial board suggests Congress mandate gun owners lock up their firearms. For gun owners who do not have a safe, the Times suggests an alternative trigger lock requirement.
Pro-Gun Control Democrat Steve Bullock Enters Presidential Race for 2020
By AWR Hawkins |
Pro-gun control Montana Gov. Steve Bullock (D) entered the Democrats' 2020 race for president on May 15.
NYTimes Admits: Only 111 School Shooting Incidents Recorded Since 1970
By AWR Hawkins |
The New York Times notes that there have only been 111 school shooting incidents since 1970.
Cannes: Gun Control Hollywood Slams Trump’s Border Agenda While Surrounded By Security Walls and Armed Guards
By AWR Hawkins |
Some of the most celebrated Hollywood stars, many of whom loudly support gun control and rail against President Donald Trump's immigration agenda, have descended upon the72nd Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southeastern France, protected by security walls, French soldiers with machine guns, and other armed guards.
Report: San Diego Synagogue Shooter Acquired Firearm 'Legally'
By AWR Hawkins |
A report indicates that the April 27, 2019, San Diego synagogue attacker acquired his firearm "legally."
Democrat Introduces Bill to Block Trump from Funds to Arm Teachers
By AWR Hawkins |
Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) filed legislation to ensure that President Trump cannot use federal grant money to arm teachers for classroom defense.
MSNBC Venezuela Coverage Shows Why U.S. Founders Wanted Armed Citizenry
By AWR Hawkins |
While coveringVenezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro's efforts to hold power, MSNBC reporter Kerry Sanders noted Maduro has the advantage of guns against an unarmed populace.
Hawkins: Democrats Ignore Good Guy with Gun Who Chased Synagogue Shooter
By AWR Hawkins |
In the aftermath of the Chabad of Poway attack Democrats pushed gun control while ignoring the role a good guy with a gun played in chasing the shooter.
Eric Swalwell Pushes 'Assault Weapons' Buyback After Synagogue Shooting
By AWR Hawkins |
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) reiterated his "assault weapons" buyback push Sunday following the attack on the Congregation Chabad in Poway.
At Least Seven Shot 'During a Cookout' in Baltimore
By AWR Hawkins |
At least seven people were shot, one fatally, in the Western District of Baltimore during a Sunday evening cookout.
Suspect Opens Fire in Synogogue, Good Guy With Gun Shoots Back
By AWR Hawkins |
A man opened fire inside a San Diego synagogue Saturday and a good guy with chased him out of the building and opened fire on this fleeing vehicle.
Donald Trump to NRA: Concealed Carry Can Thwart Heinous Attacks
By AWR Hawkins |
President Donald Trump spoke to the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum on Friday, stressing that concealed carry can thwart heinous, high profile attacks.
President Trump to the NRA: 'Second Amendment Is Not Going Anywhere'
By AWR Hawkins |
President Trump addressed the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum and said, "The Second Amendment is not going anywhere."
Suspect Allegedly Undresses in 12-Year-Old's Bedroom, Gets Shot Six Times
By AWR Hawkins |
A suspect who allegedly broke into a 12-year-old's bedroom in Louisville, Kentucky, was confronted by the homeowner then shot six times.
Illinois Democrat Pushes Health Warning for Would-Be Gun Owners
By AWR Hawkins |
State Rep. Kathleen Willis (D) is pushing a health risk warning for applicants seeking to acquire the Firearm Owners ID (FOID) card necessary to buy guns in Illinois.
Eric Swalwell Tries to Walk Back Push to Jail Gun Owners
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential hopeful Eric Swalwell used a tweet Tuesday to try to walk back his statement about jailing gun owners who refuse to comply with a future firearms ban.
Kamala Harris: 'Give Teachers a Raise, Not Guns'
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential hopeful Kamala Harris reacted to news about allowing teachers to be armed by suggesting teachers need "a raise, not guns."
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis Signs Democrat-Sponsored Gun Confiscation Bill
By AWR Hawkins |
Colorado Gov.Jared Polis (D) signed into law on Friday the Democrats' gun confiscatory Red Flag legislation.
Armed Home Invasion Suspect Flees After Mom Opens Fire to Save Son
By AWR Hawkins |
A Burlington, North Carolina, home invasion suspect fled after the mother of a 10-year-old boy opened fire to protect her son.
Panthers' Torrey Smith Poses With Dead Hogs After Hunt
By AWR Hawkins |
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Torrey Smith posted a photo to Instagram in which he posed with hogs he killed on a hunt.
CO Sheriff Says He'll Go to Jail Before Enforcing Gun Confiscation Law
By AWR Hawkins |
Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams says he will go to jail before enforcing the confiscatory Red Flag Law passed by Democrat lawmakers in Colorado.
Study: 'Assault Weapons' and Magazine Bans Do Not Lower Homicide Rates
By AWR Hawkins |
A study on state-level gun control laws in the U.S. shows that bans on "high-capacity" magazines and "assault weapons" do not lower homicide rates.
Homeowner Shoots, Kills One Intrusion Suspect, Hospitalizes Second
By AWR Hawkins |
A homeowner shot and killed one intrusion suspect Saturday morning and wounded a second one badly enough to cause hospitalization.
Dick's CEO Okay with Company's $150 Million Loss over Gun Control Stance
By AWR Hawkins |
Dick's Sporting Goods CEO Ed Stack is okay with his company's loss of $150 million because he believes the stance for gun control was worth it.
Cory Booker: We Have a Mass Shooting Every Day
By AWR Hawkins |
During an Orangeburg, South Carolina, townhall Democrat presidential hopeful Cory Booker told the audience "we have in America, in the aggregate, a mass shooting every day
New York Times: Next Front for Gun Control Fight Is Smaller Bullets
By AWR Hawkins |
The New York Times covered a study on bullet size and suggested that a move away from bigger bullets could result in a reduction in fatalities.
Cory Booker: 'Gun Violence' Deaths Last 49 Years More Than All U.S. War Deaths
By AWR Hawkins |
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) claimed there have been more "gun violence" deaths the last 49 years thandeaths that resulted from all U.S. wars combined.
Kansas, Idaho Weigh Lowering Concealed Carry Age from 21 to 18
By AWR Hawkins |
Bills to lower the minimum concealed carry age from 21 to 18 are on the move in Kansas and Idaho.
Lindsey Graham on Gun Confiscation Laws: 'Every Right Has Limits'
By AWR Hawkins |
During Tuesday's hearing on confiscatory red flag laws, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said, "every right has limits."
Hillary Clinton Praises NZ Gun Ban For Going Further Than 'Thoughts and Prayers'
By AWR Hawkins |
Defeated 2016 Democrat presidential candidate Hillary Clinton praised New Zealand's gun ban and noted it demonstrates how leaders can do more than offer "thoughts and prayers."
Circuit Judge Blocks 'Assault Weapons' Ban in Chicago Suburb
By AWR Hawkins |
Lake County Circuit Court Judge Luis Berrones issued a permanent injunction Friday barring enforcement of Deerfield, Illinois' "assault weapons" ban.
Barbara Streisand Demands to Know 'Why Can’t Our Country' Enact a New Zealand-Style Gun Ban
By AWR Hawkins |
Left-wing pop icon Barbara Streisand laments the absence of a New Zealand-style gun ban in the U.S. and blames the "gun lobby" for failure to secure one.
Dianne Feinstein: U.S. Needs to Follow New Zealand's Gun Ban Example
By AWR Hawkins |
Hours after New Zealand announced prohibitions against semiautomatic rifles and shotguns Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) tweeted that the U.S. needs to follow the gun ban example.
New Zealand Bans 'Semiautomatic Firearms' That Can Hold 5-Plus Rounds in Detachable Mag
By AWR Hawkins |
New Zealand's new gun ban prohibits the possession of "semiautomatic firearms" which can accept magazines that hold more than five rounds of ammunition.
Glock 43X: Single Stack Perfection
By AWR Hawkins |
The Glock 43X is a single stack 9mm pistol that takes the best qualities of the Glock 43 and makes them better.
New Zealand Bans 'Military-Style' Semiautomatics, 'High-Capacity' Mags
By AWR Hawkins |
Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern announced Thursday that New Zealand has officially banned "military-style" semiautomatic rifles and "high-capacity" magazines.
New Zealand PM Encourages Gun Owners to Surrender Their Firearms
By AWR Hawkins |
While not releasing details of any pending gun controls New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is encouraging gun owners to surrender their firearms.
North Carolina GOP Pushing Higher Pay for Armed Teachers
By AWR Hawkins |
North Carolina Sens. Jerry Tillman (R), Ralph Hise (R), and Warren Daniel (R), are pushing legislation to implement salary increases for teachers who undergo the training necessary to be armed on campus.
Chris Murphy: 'No One Needs a Semiautomatic Rifle' for Home Defense
By AWR Hawkins |
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) is pushing a ban on AR-15s and similar firearms under the guise that "no one needs a semiautomatic rifle" for home defense.
Hawkins: 'Weapons of War' Were Civilian Firearms When 2nd Amendment Ratified
By AWR Hawkins |
"Weapons of war" were commonly owned civilian weapons when the Second Amendment was ratified in 1791.
Joe Scarborough: 2nd Amendment Doesn't Protect 'Weapons of War'
By AWR Hawkins |
MSBNC host Joe Scarborough voiced support for the Second Amendment Sunday but stressed that the Amendment does not protect "weapons of war," i.e., AR-15s.
Hawkins: New Zealand Attack Reminds Us Being Armed Is Part of Being Prepared
By AWR Hawkins |
While there are myriad lessons that can be drawn fromthe heinous attack in Christchurch, the one at the forefront of my mind is that being armed is part of being prepared.
Shannon Watts Presents New Zealand Gun Control as Model for U.S.
By AWR Hawkins |
Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts suggests New Zealand gun control is a model for United States lawmakers.
New Zealand Government Pledges Semiautomatic Rifle Ban
By AWR Hawkins |
New Zealand's government is responding to the Christchurch attacks by pledging to ban all semiautomatic rifles.
New Zealand Attacker Purchased All Firearms Legally
By AWR Hawkins |
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Christchurch shooting suspect Brenton Tarrant had a license to own guns and obtained the five guns used in the Mosque attacks via that license.
Dick's Throws in the Towel: Pulling Guns from 125 Stores
By AWR Hawkins |
Dick's Sporting Goods announced Tuesday it will pull guns from 125 stores around the country.
Chris Murphy Cites Newtown Shooting, Pushes Gun Bill That Wouldn't Have Stopped It
By AWR Hawkins |
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) cited the December 14, 2012, Newtown shooting as motivation for a gun control push that would not have prevented the Newtown shooting.
Hawaii Democrat Lawmakers: ‘Repeal or Amend’ Second Amendment
By AWR Hawkins |
Hawaii State Senate Democrats issued a resolution last week to “repeal or amend” the Second Amendment.
Oops: Hypothesis for Latest Gun Control Study ‘Has Not Been Validated’
By AWR Hawkins |
Researchers behind a recent gun control study admit that their methodology—their means of measuring their claimed findings—“has not been validated.”
Intrusion Suspect Meets Armed Homeowner, Gets Shot Multiple Times
By AWR Hawkins |
An intrusion suspect who came toward an armed homeowner “yelling and screaming” was shot multiple times Friday morning.
House Democrats Push $50 Million to Add Academia to Gun Control Push
By AWR Hawkins |
House Democrats are pushing $50 million in annual funding to add academic researchers to the current gun control push.
More Colorado Counties Declare Themselves '2nd Amendment Sanctuaries'
By AWR Hawkins |
More Colorado counties are declaring themselves "Second Amendment Sanctuaries" as state-level Democrats continue pushing a gun confiscation law.
Teen Who Allegedly Opened Fire in NYC Last Week Already Out on Bond
By AWR Hawkins |
The teen suspect who allegedly opened fire on innocents near Yankee Stadium last week is already out of jail on bond.
Chris Murphy Begs Lindsey Graham for Hearing to Criminalize Private Gun Sales
By AWR Hawkins |
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) is begging Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) to allow a hearing on the criminalization of private gun sales.
Andrew Cuomo: Arming Teachers for Self-Defense Leads to Shootouts
By AWR Hawkins |
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) derided President Trump's push to arm teachers by suggesting arming teachers for self-defense leads to shootouts in the classroom.
Eric Swalwell Falsely Claims NRA Calling for Pelosi Assassination
By AWR Hawkins |
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) reacted to NRA claims that Democrats are targeting gun owners by suggesting the NRA is calling for Nancy Pelosi to be shot.
House Democrats Plan Vote to Criminalize Private Gun Sales
By AWR Hawkins |
House Democrats plan a floor vote to criminalize private gun sales and add an indefinite extension to the time to complete a NICS instant background check.
Oscars: Pro-Gun Control Celebrities Enjoy Security 'Similar to a U.S. President'
By AWR Hawkins |
Pro-gun control Hollywood celebrities attending Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony will enjoy security "similar to when a U.S. president visits" Los Angeles, according to law enforcement.
Oscars: Pro-Gun Control Hollywood Enjoy Security 'Similar to a U.S. President'
By AWR Hawkins |
Pro-gun control Hollywood celebrities attending Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony will enjoy security "similar to when a U.S. president visits" Los Angeles, according to law enforcement.
Nearly Half of New Mexico's Counties Declared ‘2nd Amendment Sanctuaries’
By AWR Hawkins |
Fourteen of New Mexico's 33 counties have adopted “Second Amendment Sanctuary” resolutions to make clear their sheriffs feel no pressure to enforce new gun controls being pushed by Democrats at the state level.
Maryland Democrats Push Rationing of Rifle Purchases, 7-Day Waiting Period
By AWR Hawkins |
Maryland Democrats are pushing rationing of rifle purchases, a 7-day waiting period on all gun purchases, and a licensing requirement for rifle and shotgun owners.
Former Military Leaders Push Gun Control that Failed in Illinois, California
By AWR Hawkins |
Former military leaders in a coalition with Gabby Giffords are urging Congress to pass the same gun controls that failed in Illinois and California within past few months.
Benchmade Knife Company Helps Oregon City Police Destroy Firearms
By AWR Hawkins |
Benchmade Knife Company worked with the Oregon City Police Department to destroy firearms.
WATCH: Suspect Shoots at Deputy from Point-Blank Range, Gets Killed
By AWR Hawkins |
Body cam footage released February 20, 2019, shows a suspect shoot at a Napa County Sheriff's deputy only to be killed as a result.
Armed Robbery Suspect Shot Dead by Gas Station Clerk
By AWR Hawkins |
An armed robbery suspect in Jacksonville, Arkansas, was shot and fatally wounded by an Express Mart gas station clerk.