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Mayor Lightfoot: Biden Key to Getting Gun Control for Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
During an August 12, 2020, appearance on MSNBC's Morning Joe, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) suggested Joe Biden is key to securing more gun control for Chicago and the rest of the country.
Mother Attacked, Shot Dead While Daughter in Virtual Classroom
By AWR Hawkins |
A mother in Indiantown, Florida, was attacked and shot dead while her ten-year-old sat at a computer participating in a virtual classroom.
Air Force Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing After Taking Gunfire over Virginia
By AWR Hawkins |
An Air Force helicopter was forced to land and get medical attention for a crew member after someone shot at the copter over Virginia.
Survey: Gun Control Support Down Double Digits from Last Year
By AWR Hawkins |
A Rasmussen Reports survey shows likely voter support for gun control has dropped double digits since this time last year.
FL Sheriff Bans Deputies, Office Visitors from Wearing Masks
By AWR Hawkins |
Marion County, Florida, Sheriff Billy Woods has ordered his deputies not wear masks while on duty or while working "special details and/or any special events."
Kamala Harris Brings Extreme Gun Control Position to Biden Ticket
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential hopeful and gun control proponent Joe Biden has officially chosen extreme gun controller Kamala Harris to be his running mate.
Letitia James Called NRA ‘Terrorist Organization’ Before She Was New York Attorney General
By AWR Hawkins |
Letitia James claimed the NRA was a "terrorist organization" one week before she was elected as New York attorney general.
Five Wounded in Warehouse Shooting in Democrat-Controlled LA
By AWR Hawkins |
Five people were wounded early Tuesday morning in a warehouse shooting in Democrat-controlled Los Angeles, California.
Steve Scalise: 'Joe Biden Wants to Take Our Guns Away'
By AWR Hawkins |
During a Fox News interview, Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) warned voters that Joe Biden wants to take away guns and suggested Biden is letting anti-gun leftists push that agenda for him.
Mayor Lightfoot: We Don't Need Federal Troops, We Need Gun Control
By AWR Hawkins |
Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) rejected calls for federal hope response to the looting and violence overnight in Chicago, opting instead to push for more gun control.
Shootings in De Blasio's NYC on Track to Surpass 2018, 2019 Combined
By AWR Hawkins |
Shootings in New York City at this point in 2020 are on track to surpass the number of shootings witnessed during this time frame in 2018 and 2019 combined.
Chicago Top Cop: We're Coming for Looters, over 100 Arrests Already
By AWR Hawkins |
During a Monday morning press conference Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown stressed that his officers are coming after looters and that 100 arrests have already been made related to the violence and destruction that happened overnight in the Windy City.
At Least 35 Shot, Four Fatally, over Weekend in Mayor Lightfoot's Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
At least 35 people were shot, four fatally, over the weekend in Mayor Lori Lightfoot's (D) Chicago.
New York Gun Purchases Jumped 121 Percent in June
By AWR Hawkins |
Gun purchases in the state of New York jumped 121 percent in June 2020, compared to the sales which took place in June 2019.
One Dead, Multiple People Injured in Shooting in Democrat-Controlled D.C.
By AWR Hawkins |
One person is dead and multiple others injured following an early Sunday morning shooting in Democrat-controlled Washington, DC.
GRAPHIC: Video Shows Officers Shoot Alleged Hostage Taker
By AWR Hawkins |
Body cam footage from the Salt Lake City Police Department shows an alleged hostage taker with a knife to an innocent's neck being shot dead by police.
Report: 100 Children Shot in Democrat-Controlled Philly in 2020
By AWR Hawkins |
One hundred children have reportedly been shot in Democrat-controlled Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to this point in 2020 alone.
Claim: Some Pennsylvania Democrats Fear Lawsuit Against NRA Helps Trump
By AWR Hawkins |
Politico reporter Holly Otterbein claims some Pennsylvania Democrats view New York's lawsuit against the National Rifle Association (NRA), New York vs. NRA, as an "October Surprise" that could end up helping President Trump rally voters in November.
Donald Trump: Second Amendment 'Doesn't Have a Chance' if Biden Wins
By AWR Hawkins |
President Donald Trump reacted to the August 6, New York lawsuit against the NRA by calling out the left in general, and warning that the Second Amendment 'doesn't have a chance" if Joe Biden wins in November.
WATCH: Knife-Wielding Man Allegedly Charges Officer, Gets Shot
By AWR Hawkins |
Body cam footage from Sheboygan, Wisconsin,shows 32-year-old Kevan Ruffin, Jr., allegedly armed with knives and charging atpolice officerBryan Pray, then getting shot.
New York AG Calls for Dissolution of NRA, Removal of Wayne LaPierre
By AWR Hawkins |
New York Attorney GeneralLetitia James filed a lawsuit Thursday in which she called for the dissolution of the National Rifle Association.
NRA to Joe Biden: 'Come and Take It'
By AWR Hawkins |
The NRA responded to Democrat presidential hopeful Joe Biden's renewed push to ban "assault weapons" by telling him to "come and take it."
Husband of L.A. D.A. Charged for Allegedly Pointing Gun at BLM Protesters
By AWR Hawkins |
The husband ofLos Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey is facing charges for allegedly pointing a gun at Black Lives Matter protesters who gathered outside the couple's home.
16 Shootings Leave 20 Injured During 24 Hours in de Blasio's NYC
By AWR Hawkins |
Sixteen shootings left behind 20 wounded individuals on Sunday alone in Mayor Bill de Blasio's (D) New York City.
Joe Biden Pledges Gun Controls That Already Failed
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential hopeful Joe Biden cited the August 3, 2019, El Paso Walmart shooting and pushed for background checks, although the Walmart shooter reportedly passed a background check for his rifle.
NSSF: Firearm Purchases by Black Men and Women up 58% from 2019
By AWR Hawkins |
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) indicates that gun purchases by black men and black women are up 58 percent from 2019.
Portland Murders Surge After City Council Disbands Police Unit
By AWR Hawkins |
The policebureau of Portland, Oregon, did away with their Gun Violence Reduction Team following budget cuts by the city council, and witnessed the highest number of murders in one month than has been seen in over 30 years.
July 2020 Was 7th Consecutive Month of Record Firearm Background Checks
By AWR Hawkins |
Figures from the FBI show that July 2020 was the seventh consecutive month of record firearm background checks.
34 Shot, 9 Fatally, over Weekend in Mayor Lightfoot's Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
Thirty-four people were shot, nine fatally, over the weekend in Mayor Lori Lightfoot's (D) Chicago.
Portland July 2020 Shootings More than Double One Year Ago
By AWR Hawkins |
July 2020 shootings in riot-besieged Portland, Oregon, were more than double the number witnessed in July 2019.
De Blasio's NYC: More Shootings at This Point in 2020 than in All of 2019
By AWR Hawkins |
There have been more shootings in Mayor Bill de Blasio's (D) New York City at this point in 2020 than during the entire year of 2019.
Report: 21 Shot, 6 Dead, Friday-Saturday Afternoon in Mayor Lightfoot's Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
Twenty-one people were shot, leaving at least six dead, between Friday evening and Saturday night in Mayor Lori Lightfoot's (D) Chicago.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot's Chicago Sees 139 Percent Increase in Murder
By AWR Hawkins |
Mayor Lori Lightfoot's (D) Chicago witnessed a 139 percent increase in murder during July 2020 when compared to July 2019.
Man Allegedly Swings Sword at Police Officers, Gets Shot Dead
By AWR Hawkins |
A man allegedly armed with a sword and swinging it toward officers was shot dead by Detroit police Thursday.
Call to Arms: Austrian Gun Exports to Brazil up over 377%
By AWR Hawkins |
Austrian gun exports into Brazil, driven largely by the export of Glock handguns, were up over 377 percent during the first half of 2020.
Court Unseals Documents: Bill Clinton Alleged to Have Appeared on Epstein's Island
By AWR Hawkins |
Documents unsealed by court order Thursday reveal correspondence between Jeffrey Epstein andGhislaine Maxwell, and also allege the former President Bill Clinton was seen on the private island where Epstein was alleged to have taken underage girls.
Three Officers Wounded as Prisoner Opens Fire in Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
Three officers were wounded Thursday morning when a prisoner opened fire outside a Chicago police station for the 25th District.
Man Allegedly Opens Fire After Mother, Son Refuse to Social Distance
By AWR Hawkins |
A man allegedly opened fire in the lobby of Miami, Florida's Crystal Beach Suites Hotel after becoming angry over a mother and her son's refusal to social distance.
Sig Sauer Emperor Scorpion: This Ain't Your Grandpa's 1911
By AWR Hawkins |
The Emperor Scorpion is a full-sized pistol with all the levers and standard operational features 1911 owners love and trust, plus one more thing---21st century, Sig Sauer refinement.
ATF: Majority of Guns Recovered in Illinois Are from — Illinois
By AWR Hawkins |
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives' (ATF) 2018 figures show that Illinois as the top source state for guns recovered in the state of Illinois.
AG Barr: Portland Protesters Using 'Knives, Rifles, and Explosive Devices'
By AWR Hawkins |
Attorney General William Barr told House Judiciary Committee Members Tuesday that rioters in Portland, Oregon, brought "knives, rifles, and explosives" as they gathered outside federal property every night during the last two months.
Man Shot in NYC While Attending Memorial for Slain Teens
By AWR Hawkins |
A 22-year-old man was shot Monday while attending a memorial for two teens who were shot dead over the weekend in Brooklyn.
Infant Critical After Being Shot in Mayor Lightfoot's Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
A 10-month-old girl is in critical condition after being shot Monday morning in Mayor Lori Lightfoot's (D) Chicago.
Man Allegedly Opens Fire on Jeep as It Drives Through Protest Crowd
By AWR Hawkins |
A man in a crowd of protesters in Aurora, Colorado, allegedly opened fire on a Jeep as it was driven through the group on I-225 over the weekend.
Beloved Black Activist, Trump Supporter, Shot Dead in Milwaukee
By AWR Hawkins |
Beloved black activist and Trump supporter Bernell Trammell was shot and killed Thursday afternoon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Firearm Ownership Surging Among Black Americans amid Nationwide Run on Firearms
By AWR Hawkins |
Gun ownership is surging among black Americans as stores across the country report that the run on guns and ammunition is continuing.
Police Find Bag with Loaded Rifle Mags, Molotov Cocktails During Portland Protest
By AWR Hawkins |
Portland Police recovered a bagcontaining loaded rifle magazines and Molotov cocktails on Sunday night nearLownsdale Square Park.
Murders Continue to Surge in Democrat-Controlled Cities
By AWR Hawkins |
Murders continue to surge in Houston, Chicago, St. Louis, Atlanta, and other Democrat-controlled cities around the country.
More Shooting Victims in Minneapolis So Far This Year Than in All of 2019
By AWR Hawkins |
The city of Minneapolis has seen more shooting victims so far this year than it did in the entirety of 2019.
Over 30 Shot, 10 Killed, as Violence Surges in de Blasio's NYC
By AWR Hawkins |
Over 30 people were shot, with ten killed, over the weekend as violence continues to surge in Mayor Bill de Blasio's (D) New York City.
Report: 59 Shot, 3 Killed, over Weekend in Mayor Lightfoot's Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
Fifty-nine people were shot, three fatally, over the weekend in Mayor Lori Lightfoot's (D) Chicago.
Missouri AG Seeks Dismissal of Charges Against Armed St. Louis Couple
By AWR Hawkins |
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt spoke of the importance of the Second Amendment and of his state's "Castle Doctrine" on Monday while announcing he is seeking dismissal of charges against St.
Missouri Couple Facing Felony Charges After Holding Guns to Protect Home
By AWR Hawkins |
The St. Louis, Missouri, couple who held guns in their hands in hopes of preventing protesters from damaging their property are now facing felony charges.
Chicago Alderman: City Leaders 'Too Afraid' to Ask Trump to Help Fight Gun Crime
By AWR Hawkins |
Chicago Alderman Anthony Napolitano suggests the local city leaders are scared to ask President Trump to help curtail the city's gun crime, because they are worried it will make Trump look like "a success.
Intrusion Suspect Dies in Yard After Homeowner Opens Fire
By AWR Hawkins |
Police responded to an alleged home intrusion in Biloxi, Mississippi, to discover a forced entry suspect deceased in the yard following a confrontation with the homeowner.
At Least 65 Shot, 10 Fatally, over Weekend in Mayor Lori Lightfoot's Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
At least 65 people were shot, 10 fatally, over the weekend in Mayor Lori Lightfoot's (D) Chicago.
At Least 13 Shot as Fight Breaks Out in Peoria Illinois
By AWR Hawkins |
At least 13 people were shot, and two left with serious injuries, just before 5 a.m. Sunday morning in Peoria, Illinois.
MO Governor to Issue Pardon if Armed St. Louis Couple Charged
By AWR Hawkins |
Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) suggests he will pardon St. Louis couple Mark and Patricia McCloskey if they are charged over brandishing firearms to keep protesters from their home.
Mayor Lightfoot's Chicago: 50 Shot, at Least 6 Killed, Since Friday Evening
By AWR Hawkins |
Fifty people have been shot and at least six killed Friday through Sunday morning this weekend in Mayor Lori Lightfoot's (D) Chicago.
Police Praise Good Samaritan Who Saved Lives by Shooting Attacker Dead
By AWR Hawkins |
A Good Samaritan in Brownsburg, Indiana, shot and killed an alleged attacker who had opened fire on two innocents just after 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Donald Trump Tells NRA's 5 Million Members He Will Protect Guns, Police
By AWR Hawkins |
President Trump used a tweet Friday to express his gratitude to the NRA's five million members for endorsing him in the upcoming presidential election.
WashPost: Joe Biden's Gun Control 'Terrible for Working Class Firearm Owners'
By AWR Hawkins |
An op-ed published by the Washington Post explains Democrat presidential hopeful Joe Biden's proposed gun controls would be "terrible for working class firearm owners."
Josh Hawley Requests Federal Probe of St. Louis DA's Mark McCloskey Case
By AWR Hawkins |
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) is asking Attorney General Bill Barr to open an investigation into the prosecution of Mark and Patricia McCloskey, the St. Louis couple seen on video protecting their home with guns on June 28.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot: Chicago Needs More Gun Control
By AWR Hawkins |
Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) suggested Wednesday that there are "easy things" that can be done in response to Chicago gun violence, one of which is institute more gun control.
Donald Trump: Democrat-Run Cities Are 'Like War Zones'
By AWR Hawkins |
President Donald Trump made clear to reporters Wednesday that Chicago and other Democrat-run cities are so rife with gun violence that they have become "like war zones.
Wounded Woman, 3-Year-Old Found in Vehicle After Gas Station Robbery
By AWR Hawkins |
Deputies in Lancaster, California, found a wounded woman and an uninjured three-year-old in a car following a robbery at a Mobil Gas Station on Wednesday morning.
Bill de Blasio Blames NYC's Surging Violence on Guns
By AWR Hawkins |
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) blamed access to guns for the surging violence in the city during a Monday video address.
35 Shot over Weekend in Mayor de Blasio's New York City
By AWR Hawkins |
Thirty-five people were shot over the weekend in Mayor Bill de Blasio's (D) New York City.
Mark Kelly Pushing More Background Checks, Gun Seizures in Arizona
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat Sen. challenger Mark Kelly is campaigning on background checks and gun seizures as he tries to unseat pro-Second Amendment Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ).
One-Year-Old in a Stroller Shot to Death in Mayor de Blasio's NYC
By AWR Hawkins |
A one-year-old boy was shot to death Sunday night near Raymond Bush Playground in Mayor Bill de Blasio's (D) New York City.
60 Shot, at Least 10 Fatally, over Weekend in Mayor Lightfoot's Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
At least 60 people were shot, 13 fatally, over the weekend in Mayor Lori Lightfoot's (D) Chicago.
Homeowner Opens Fire, Kills Two of Three Home Invasion Suspects
By AWR Hawkins |
A Wesley Chapel, Florida, homeowner shot and killed two out of three home invasion suspects Friday morning.
Rifle Seized from St. Louis Couple Who Defended Home with Guns
By AWR Hawkins |
Police seized a rifle from St. Louis couple Mark and Patricia McCloskey during a search of their home following the viral video showing the couple defending their home with guns.
WATCH: Detroit Police Release Video Showing Suspect Fire at Officers First
By AWR Hawkins |
Detroit Police Chief James Craig released body cam video showing thatHakim Littleton allegedly fired at officers before they shot and killed him Friday.
Shootings Up 76 Percent in Mayor Lightfoot's Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
Shootings are up 76 percent over where they were this time last year in Mayor Lori Lightfoot's (D) Chicago.
Report: Democrat Mark Kelly Helped Secure Chinese Tech Giant's Funding
By AWR Hawkins |
A report in RealClearPolitics (RCP) claims Democrat senatorial candidate Mark Kelly (AZ) helped secure a Chinese tech giant's funds for his company.
NASCAR Truck to Display #BackTheBlue Logo at Kentucky Speedway
By AWR Hawkins |
NASCAR driver Angela Ruch's truck will feature a pro-police wrap with prominent the #BackTheBlue logo during this weekend's race at Kentucky Speedway.
Virginia Gun Sales Surge 157 Percent in June 2020
By AWR Hawkins |
Virginia gun sales surged 157 percent during the month of June as Virginians reacted to coronavirus uncertainties, protests and riots, and the steady growth of gun control under Gov.
WATCH: Father Shot Dead While Walking with Daughter in de Blasio's NYC
By AWR Hawkins |
Video has emerged showing a father get shot dead while walking his six-year-old daughter across the street in the Bronx just before 6 p.m. Sunday.
At Least 9 Shot Dead Sunday in Mayor de Blasio's NYC
By AWR Hawkins |
At least nine people were shot dead on Sunday during the Fourth of July weekend in Mayor Bill de Blasio's (D) New York City.
WATCH: Family of 8-Yr-Old Shot in Atlanta, 'You're Killing Your Own'
By AWR Hawkins |
The father of8-year-old Secoriea Turner took part in a press conference in which he said, "They say Black Lives Matter. You killed your own."
WATCH – Family of 8-Year-Old Shot in Atlanta: 'You Killed Your Own'
By AWR Hawkins |
The father of8-year-old Secoriea Turner took part in a press conference in which he said, "They say Black Lives Matter. You killed your own."
Donald Trump: Federal Help Ready to Hit Chicago Gun Crime if Mayor Lightfoot Asks
By AWR Hawkins |
President Trump is promising federal helping to curb Chicago's surging gun crime if Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) will ask for it.
7 Killed, 24 Wounded in Philadelphia Gun Violence over July 4th Weekend
By AWR Hawkins |
Seven were shot dead and nearly another 24 shot and wounded during Fourth of July weekend in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
At Least 70 Shot, 14 Dead by Sunday Night over July 4th Weekend in Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
Over 70 people have been shot, at least 14 of them fatally, by Sunday night over the Fourth of July weekend in Mayor Lori Lightfoot's (D) Chicago.
WATCH: NYPD Seeks Man Caught on Video Shooting Pedestrians
By AWR Hawkins |
The New York Police Department is looking for a man who opened fire on two innocents July 3, on a sidewalk at 41 New Lots Avenue in New York City.
Robbery Suspect Shot Dead by Convenience Store Bystander
By AWR Hawkins |
An armed bystander shot a robbery suspect dead in the parking lot of a Scottsdale, Arizona, convenience store early Friday morning.
2 Dead, 8 Wounded in Sunday Morning SC Nightclub Shooting
By AWR Hawkins |
Two people were killed and eight wounded early Sunday morning in a Greenville, South Carolina, night club shooting.
WATCH: Florida Sheriff Vows to Deputize Gun Owners to Preserve Law & Order
By AWR Hawkins |
Clay County Florida Sheriff Darryl Daniels warned would-be rioters that if they come to his county they will get the brunt force of his sheriff's department and if they continue he will deputize every "lawful gun owner" in this county to shut riots down.
CNN: Shootings, Murder Surge in Democrat-Controlled Cities
By AWR Hawkins |
Shootings and murder are surging in Chicago, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, New York City, and Philadelphia, all of which are Democrat-controlled cities.
Elderly Homeowner Shoots, Kills Alleged Intruder After Breakfast
By AWR Hawkins |
A 72-year-old homeowner shot and killed an alleged intruder he discovered in his Nashville, Tennessee, home Wednesday morning.
FBI: June 2020 Shattered Firearm Background Check Record
By AWR Hawkins |
June 2020 witnessed nearly 4,000,000 National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) checks, shattering not only the record for any previous June but also the record for any single month, period.
Mayor Lightfoot's Chicago: 75 Percent Increase in Shootings in June
By AWR Hawkins |
Mayor Lori Lightfoot's (D) Chicago saw a 75 percent increase in shootings in June 2020 versus the number of shootings in June 2019.
Missouri Gov. Defends Armed Couple: 'Totally Within Their Rights'
By AWR Hawkins |
Missouri Governor Tate Reeves (R) spoke up for the armed couple who stood outside their home to keep protesters away by saying they were "totally within their rights.
MO Couple Who Brandished Guns in Front of Protesters Now Being Investigated
By AWR Hawkins |
The St. Louis couple who brandished an AR-15 and a silver handgun in front of protesters Sunday are now under investigation.
11 Shot in Under 12 Hours in Democrat-Controlled NYC
By AWR Hawkins |
Eleven people were shot in Democrat-controlled New York City between 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 5 a.m. Sunday.
Man Opens Fire in Walmart Distribution Center, Killing One in Gun-Controlled CA
By AWR Hawkins |
A man opened fire in a Red Bluff, California, Walmart Distribution Center on Saturday, killing one employee before being shot to death by police.
Intrusion Suspect Shot Dead While Allegedly Trying to Enter Home
By AWR Hawkins |
An intrusion suspect who allegedly tried to make entry into a Springfield, Missouri, home Friday night died after being shot by the homeowner.
Report: Gun, Ammo Sales Surge amid Push to Defund Police
By AWR Hawkins |
As Democrats and other leftists push to defund the police, gun stores around the country are witnessing a surge in gun and ammunition purchases.
LA County Sheriff to Increase Concealed Permit Issuance by 400 Percent
By AWR Hawkins |
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva revealed Wednesday his plans to increase the issuance of concealed carry permits by 400 percent.