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Report: Trump Will Not Support Universal Background Check Bill
By AWR Hawkins |
President Donald Trump is reportedly not planning to include House Democrats' universal background check bill as part of legislation he supports in response to mass shootings.
Trump: Democrats Want to Eliminate 'God-Given Right to Self-Defense'
By AWR Hawkins |
During his September 16, 2019, rally in New Mexico, President Donald Trump called out "radical" Democrats for trying to take Americans' guns.
Georgia Homeowner Shoots, Kills 3 Masked Teens
By AWR Hawkins |
A Rockdale County, Georgia, homeowner shot and killed three masked teens early Monday morning, according to reports.
At Least 25 Shot, 7 Killed, over Weekend in Democrat-Controlled Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
At least 25 people were shot, seven fatally, over the weekend in Democrat-controlled Chicago. The deceased included people who were driving at the time they were shot, who were sitting in parked cars, who were walking down streets or standing on sidewalks.
Beto O'Rourke: We'll Use Fines to 'Compel' Compliance with AR-15 Ban
By AWR Hawkins |
During a weekend exchange with reporters Robert "Beto" O'Rourke explained he plans to use fines to "compel" American gun owners to comply with his AR-15 ban.
Arizona Gun Store Sells Out 'Beto Special' AR-15s in 4 Hours
By AWR Hawkins |
Alpha Dog Firearms in Phoenix, Arizona, responded to Robert "Beto" O'Rourke's AR-15 confiscation pledge by running a "Beto Special" and selling out of the guns in four hours.
Gunman Opens Fire, Wounds Two, Following Argument at Peewee Football Game
By AWR Hawkins |
A gunman in Forth Worth, Texas, wounded two when he opened fire following an argument at a peewee football game.
President Trump: Democrats Want to 'Confiscate' Your Guns
By AWR Hawkins |
Poised to announce his position on gun control sometime this week, President Trump is making clear his observation that Democrats want to take away firearms.
Houston Police Chief Pushes Gun Control After Officer Shot with Own Firearm
By AWR Hawkins |
Houston police chief Art Acevedo pushed gun control after one of his officers got into a physical struggle with a criminal and was shot with his own gun.
Report: President Trump Weighing a Universal Background Check App
By AWR Hawkins |
A report on the current state of gun control talks says President Trump and some lawmakers are considering the creation of an app to conduct background checks on private gun sales.
Beto O'Rourke: Texans Want to Give Up Their AR-15s
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential hopeful Robert Francis "Beto" O'Rourke claims Texans who own AR-15s are wanting to give them up.
Democrat Senators Fear Beto O'Rourke Torpedoed Gun Control with Confiscation Push
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat senators currently pushing gun control laws worry presidential candidate Robert Francis "Beto" O'Rourke torpedoed any chance of passage via his insistence on firearm confiscation.
Ted Cruz: Trump Will Lose in 2020 if He Cuts Deal on Gun Control
By AWR Hawkins |
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) warns that President Trump will lose in 2020 if he cuts a deal with Democrats regarding gun control.
Beto O'Rourke in 2018: If You Own an AR-15, You Can Keep Your AR-15
By AWR Hawkins |
During an April 2018 interview on The Chad Hasty Show, Democrat presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke claimed people who own AR-15s ought to be able to keep them.
Game-Changer: Beto O'Rourke Proves the Left's Goal Is Gun Seizures
By AWR Hawkins |
Before, during, and after the Democrat debate, Robert "Beto" O'Rourke proved the left's real goal is the seizure of firearms.
Joe Biden Wants to Buy Back Guns to 'Get Them Out of the Basements'
By AWR Hawkins |
During the September 12, 2019, Democrat debate, Joe Biden said he wants to use buybacks to find "assault weapons" and "get them out of the basements."
Fact Check: Amy Klobuchar Falsely Claims Magazine Ban Would've Saved Lives in El Paso
By AWR Hawkins |
Sen. Amy Klobuchar claimed during Thursday's Democrat debate that a magazine capacity ban would have saved lives during the El Paso shooting.
Beto O'Rourke: 'Hell Yes, We're Going to Take Your AR-15'
By AWR Hawkins |
During the September 12, 2019, Democrat debate, Robert Francis "Beto" O'Rourke confirmed his plans to take AR-15 and AK-47 rifles from Americans.
Beto O'Rourke: El Paso Shooter 'Inspired to Kill' by President Trump
By AWR Hawkins |
Robert Francis "Beto" O'Rourke used his opening comments at the September 12, 2019, Democrat debate to blame the El Paso shooting on President Donald Trump.
Ted Cruz: Corporate Gun Control Is 'Social Signaling at the Country Club'
By AWR Hawkins |
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) responded to 145 companies pushing for more gun laws by suggesting corporate gun control is "social signaling at the country club."
Gallup: 83 Percent of Adults Blame 'Mental Health' for Mass Shootings
By AWR Hawkins |
A Gallup poll released September 11, shows that 83 percent of American adults blame a "failure in our mental health system" as a reason for mass shootings.
Beto O'Rourke: Credit Cards Enable Mass Shootings
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential hopeful Robert "Beto" O'Rourke is suggesting credit cards are an enabling factor in mass shootings.
Beto O'Rourke Pushes Banks to Cut Ties with Gun Customers
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential hopeful Robert "Beto" O'Rourke is asking banks to cut ties with gun customers who sell "assault weapons" or do transactions at gun shows.
Twitter, the GAP, 143 Other Businesses Press Congress for Gun Control
By AWR Hawkins |
Twitter, the GAP, and 143 other businesses, sent a September 12, 2019, letter to Congress asking elected officials to pass more gun control.
Farmers Market Attendees Angered by Open Carry Demonstrators
By AWR Hawkins |
Farmers market attendees in Alexandria, Virginia, were frightened by the sight of open carry demonstrators on Saturday.
Publix Supermarket Bans Open Carry by Customers
By AWR Hawkins |
Publix supermarket used a September 11, 2019, announcement to ban open carry by customers.
15 Shot, 2 Fatally, Tuesday in Democrat-Controlled Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
Fifteen people were shot, two fatally, on Tuesday in Democrat-controlled Chicago.
Poll: Over 1 in 4 Democrat Voters Want to Ban NRA Memberships
By AWR Hawkins |
A Rasmussen poll released September 10, 2019, shows that 28 percent of Democrat voters support prohibiting Americans from joining the NRA.
NRA Sues San Francisco Following 'Domestic Terrorist' Declaration
By AWR Hawkins |
The NRA is suing San Francisco after the city declaredit a "domestic terrorist organization," alleging the declaration violates the group's free speech rights.
Meijer Joins Walmart, Kroger, Walgreens in Banning Open Carry
By AWR Hawkins |
On September 9, 2019, Meijer joined Walmart, Kroger, and Walgreens in banning customers from openly carrying firearms.
Joe Biden: Mitch McConnell, Republicans Must 'Stand up to the NRA'
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential hopeful Joe Biden used a Monday night tweet to tell Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and his Republican colleagues to "stand up to the NRA.
Watch: Democrats Push Solutions to Gun Violence Without Naming One Solution
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential candidates appear in a video for solutions to school gun violence in which not one solution is named.
Schumer asks President Trump to Give GOP 'Political Cover' on Gun Control
By AWR Hawkins |
On Monday, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) asked President Trump to provide "political cover" for Republicans who will not otherwise support gun control.
Democrats Can't Deport '11 Million' Illegals, but Will Confiscate 16 Million AR-15s
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrats refuse to deport "11 million" illegal immigrants, but they have no problem confiscating 16 million AR-15s from law-abiding citizens.
Beto O'Rourke Says People Will Comply, Surrender AR-15s Under His Ban
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential hopeful Robert Francis "Beto" O'Rourke suggests citizens will comply and surrender their AR-15s if his proposed ban is put into place.
At Least 34 Shot, Six Fatally, in Democrat-Controlled Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
At least 34 people were shot, six fatally, over the weekend in Democrat-controlled Chicago.
Joe Biden Starts Week Pushing 'Assault Weapons' Ban
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential hopeful Joe Biden renewed his push for an "assault weapons" ban via a Sunday night tweet.
NASCAR Shifts on Guns, Rejects Ad Showing Semiautomatic Rifle
By AWR Hawkins |
NASCAR admits it is shifting its position on guns and the latest proof can be seen via the rejection of an ad that shows a semiautomatic rifle.
Report: U.S. Government Asks Apple, Google, to Hand over Gun Owner Data
By AWR Hawkins |
The U.S. government is asking Apple and Google to hand over information on gun owners who have a scope on their rifles and use an app called Obsidian 4.
NRA: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Echoing Bloomberg Gun Control Push
By AWR Hawkins |
The NRA warns that Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) echoed points similar to Michael Bloomberg's gun control push following the Midland-Odessa shooting.
Kamala Harris Supports Forced Buyback of AR-15s
By AWR Hawkins |
On Friday Democrat presidential hopeful Kamala Harris voiced support for government-mandated buybacks of AR-15s and other commonly owned semiautomatic rifles
Report: Gun Control Spells Political Loss for President Trump
By AWR Hawkins |
Data gathered by President Trump's campaign shows he would suffer a loss of support during the 2020 election by supporting gun control.
Donald Trump Meets with Joe Manchin About Gun Control
By AWR Hawkins |
President Trump met with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) about universal background checks and other gun controls on Thursday.
Crossing the Street, Riding a Bicycle, Kills More Americans than Rifles Do
By AWR Hawkins |
As Democrats focus on banning and, in some cases, confiscating AR-15-style rifles under the guise of making citizens safe, now is a good time to shine a light on the 18 daily causes of death for Americans.
Walgreens Joins Kroger, Walmart, Bans Open Carry in Stores
By AWR Hawkins |
On Thursday, Walgreens joined Kroger and Walmart in banning open carry in their stores.
Authorities Suspect Gun Used in Midland Was Illegally Made and Sold
By AWR Hawkins |
Law enforcement authorities believe the gun used in Saturday's Midland-Odessa shooting was illegally made and illegally sold from a man in Lubbock, Texas.
El Paso Shooting Survivors Sue Walmart over Alleged Lack of Armed Guards
By AWR Hawkins |
Two El Paso shooting survivors are suing Walmart for negligence due to the alleged absence of armed security guards on the day of the attack.
NRA: Universal Background Checks Won't Stop Criminals Getting Guns
By AWR Hawkins |
The NRA is warning that universal background checks will not keep criminals from getting guns to use against innocents.
Heritage Rough Rider: An Old West Six-Shooter Perfect for Plinking
By AWR Hawkins |
The Heritage Manufacturing Rough Rider is an Old West six-shooter in .22 long rifle, which is perfect for plinking and putting on a hurting on some empty soft drink cans.
Meghan McCain: There Will Be Violence if Government Tries to Take AR-15s
By AWR Hawkins |
During the September 3, 2019, airing of The View, host Meghan McCain said there will be violence if the government tries to AR-15s away from Americans.
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick Voices Support for Closing ‘Loophole’ on Private Gun Sales
By AWR Hawkins |
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) told Fox News the ability for strangers to sell guns to strangers without a background check is a "loophole" that needs to be addressed.
Ted Cruz to Chicago Mayor: We Need Criminal Control Not Gun Control
By AWR Hawkins |
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) used a tweet on Wednesday to tell Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) that her city is lacking criminal control rather than gun control.
Dan Crenshaw: Universal Background Checks Endanger Self-Defense
By AWR Hawkins |
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) used a tweet Tuesday to stress his concern that universal background checks endanger self-defense by inhibiting one's ability to loan a friend a gun with which to defend themselves.
'Do Something': Washington Post Shames Mitch McConnell with Full-Page Gun Control Op-Ed
By AWR Hawkins |
On Wedneday the Washington Post ran a full-page editorial designed to pressure Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) into passing gun control.
Kroger Bans Open Carry, Asks Congress to Pass More Gun Control
By AWR Hawkins |
Kroger announced Tuesday it will no longer permit customers to openly carry firearms, even in states where it is legal.
NRA: 'Shameful' Seeing Walmart Cave to 'Anti-Gun Elites'
By AWR Hawkins |
The NRA released a statement in response to Walmart's gun control announcement noting that it is "shameful" seeing the retail giant cave to "anti-gun elites."
Report: Midland Shooter Acquired Gun Privately, Seller May Face Charges
By AWR Hawkins |
The Midland-Odessa shooter who attacked innocents Saturday reportedly acquired his gun privately in order to avoid drawing attention to himself via a background check.
Mitch McConnell Pledges Votes for Any Gun Control Trump Supports
By AWR Hawkins |
During a September 3 appearance on The Hugh Hewitt show Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) pledged votes for any gun control supported by President Trump.
Walmart Bans Open Carry, Asks White House to Pursue Gun Control
By AWR Hawkins |
Walmart is banning customers from openly carrying guns and is asking the White House to pursue new gun controls.
At Least 41 Shot, 7 Fatally, over Labor Day Weekend in Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
At least 41 people were shot, seven fatally, over Labor Day Weekend 2019 in Democrat-controlled Chicago.
Joe Biden Pushes Ban on Gun Magazines Secret Service Used to Protect Him
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential hopeful Joe Biden pushed a ban on the very magazines Secret Service agents used to protect him while he was Vice President under Barack Obama.
Gov. Greg Abbott: Midland Shooter Previously Failed Background Check
By AWR Hawkins |
Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said the gunman who opened fire Saturday in the Midland-Odessa region of Texas had "previously failed a gun purchase background check."
WATCH: Joe Biden Calls for Ban on Magazines Holding 'Multiple Bullets'
By AWR Hawkins |
On Labor Day, Democrat presidential hopeful Joe Biden called for a ban on magazines holding "multiple bullets," which is essentially a ban on magazines holding more than one round.
Actor Isaiah Washington Worries About Turmoil over '1st and 2nd Amendment Rights Being Eroded'
By AWR Hawkins |
Veteran Hollywood actor Isaiah Washington says ‘God hasn’t created a natural disaster more devastating" than the Americans who will grow tired of their First and Second Amendment rights "being eroded.
Ted Cruz: 'Disarming Law-Abiding Citizens Isn't the Answer'
By AWR Hawkins |
During a Monday night Twitter discussion on how to lower murder rates, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) noted that "disarming law-abiding citizens isn't the answer."
WATCH: Beto O'Rourke Pledges to Take Away AR-15s and AK-47s
By AWR Hawkins |
Robert Francis "Beto" O'Rourke said on Labor Day that AR-15 and AK-47 owners will have to give up their firearms if he is elected president.
Kiss Frontman Paul Stanley: 'Prayers and Sympathy Are Not Enough' After Midland-Odessa Shooting
By AWR Hawkins |
Kiss frontman Paul Stanley claimed that mass shootings with "automatic and semi-automatic high powered firearms" are "commonplace" -- in the wake of the shooting inOdessa, Texas, that saw and a gunman kill seven people and injured 22 others --and suggests "prayers and sympathy are not enough.
Eric Swalwell Mocks 'Good Guys with Guns' For Not Stopping Midland Shooter
By AWR Hawkins |
Former Democrat presidential hopeful Eric Swalwell (D-CA) mocked good guys with guns who did not stop the alleged Midland shooter as he went on his rampage.
Beto O'Rourke Selling 'This Is F*cked Up' Shirts for Moms Demand Action
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential hopeful Robert Francis "Beto" O'Rourke is selling T-shirts emblazoned with "This is f*cked up," and proceeds go to Moms Demand Action
25 Shot, 7 Killed, During First Half of Labor Day Weekend in Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
At least 25 people were shot, seven fatally, during the first half of Labor Day Weekend in Democrat-controlled Chicago.
Texas Firearm Laws Change to Benefit Self-Defense Gun Use
By AWR Hawkins |
Firearm laws in Texas changed September 1, 2019, to benefit law-abiding citizens using guns for self-defense.
Hollywood Blames GOP for Midland-Odessa Shooting: 'Time to Take These Sh*ts to Task for Murder'
By AWR Hawkins |
Hollywood celebrities reacted to the shootingsinOdessa, Texas,with calls for gun control and a denunciation of Congressional Republicans long before details on the firearm or means of firearm acquisition were known.
President Trump: Stronger Background Checks Would Not Stop Attacks
By AWR Hawkins |
President Trump said stronger background checks would not have stopped the mass public attacks our nation has witnessed over the past six or seven years.
Elizabeth Warren Demands Gun Control Vote Before Midland Facts Known
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren demanded a Senate gun control vote prior to knowing details on the Midland-Odessa shootings.
Cory Booker Responds to Midland Attack by Pledging Executive Gun Control
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential hopeful Cory Booker responded to the Midland-Odessa shootings by pledging executive gun control and a crackdown on gun manufacturers.
Andrew Cuomo Demands Trump Pursue Gun Control Post-Midland Attack
By AWR Hawkins |
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) demanded President Donald Trump and other "leaders" enact more gun control following the Midland, Texas, shootings.
Chuck Schumer Uses Midland Attack for Gun Control Before Facts Known
By AWR Hawkins |
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) put out a tweet calling for expanded gun control without knowing the details of the Midland shooting.
Mike Pence: We Need Bipartisan Effort to Stop 'Mass Atrocity' in U.S.
By AWR Hawkins |
Following Saturday's shooting in West Texas, Vice President Mike Pence said we need a bipartian effort to stop this "mass atrocity."
Beto: We Don't Know the Facts on Midland, but 'This Is F*cked Up'
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential hopeful Robert Francis "Beto" O'Rourke admitted not knowing the facts on the Midland-Odessa shootings yet observed, "This is f*cked up."
Beto Pushes Gun Control Rhetoric Before Midland, Odessa Facts Known
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential hopeful Robert Francis "Beto" O'Rourke turned to gun control rhetoric Saturday before the details of the shooting incidents in Midland/Odessa, Texas, were known.
Student Suspended After Shooting Guns at Range with Mother
By AWR Hawkins |
A Loveland, Colorado, junior was suspended from high school pending a police investigation after he went to a shooting range with his mother.
Sen. Pat Toomey: Odds of Passing Gun Control Better Than Ever
By AWR Hawkins |
Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) suggests the odds of passing gun control when the Senate reconvenes in September are better than ever.
At Least 29 Shot, Six Fatally, over Weekend in Democrat-Controlled Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
At least 29 people were shot, six fatally, over the weekend in Democrat-controlled Chicago.
LA Undersheriff: Ammo Controls Result in Fees, Waiting Periods
By AWR Hawkins |
Los Angeles Undersheriff Tim Murakami observed that California's new ammunition controls result in fees and waiting periods for certain residents.
Man Allegedly Opens Fire on Kneeling Worshipers, Flees as Gun Jams
By AWR Hawkins |
A man allegedly opened fire on kneeling worshipers at Columbia, South Carolina's, Centro Cristiano de Columbia Church Sunday, wounding one then fleeing after the gunjammed.
Cory Booker: Car Drivers Are Licensed, Gun Owners Should Be Too
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential hopeful Cory Booker suggests gun owners should be licensed because drivers are.
Beto O'Rourke: 'America Has More Guns than Human Beings'
By AWR Hawkins |
As part of his ongoing push for a forced buyback of certain firearms, Robert Francis "Beto" O'Rourke lamented that "America has more guns than human beings."
Eric Swalwell Urges Democrat Candidates to Push Forced Gun Buybacks
By AWR Hawkins |
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is urging Democrat presidential hopefuls to champion the ban and subsequent forced buyback of certain firearms.
Jimmy John's Faces Boycott over Founder's Elephant Hunt Photo
By AWR Hawkins |
Jimmy John's sandwich chain is facing a boycott from animal rights activists over hunt photos that show company founderJimmy John Liautaud giving a thumbs up by a dead elephant.
Cheerleading Squad Draws Fire for Raffling AR-15 Rifle
By AWR Hawkins |
Ohio'sJunior Lions Cheer Team is drawing fire from a mother who says it should not sell raffle tickets for America's most popular rifle, the AR-15.
Parkland Father: Armed Citizens Save Lives When Seconds Count
By AWR Hawkins |
Parkland father Andrew Pollack says Americans need to be armed for self-defense because when seconds count "first responders are minutes away."
Joe Manchin: Trump Can Use Gun Control to 'Make America Safe Again'
By AWR Hawkins |
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) says President Trump can "Make America Safe Again" through the passage of gun control.
7-Eleven 'Cowboy' Clerk Ropes Alleged Armed Robber
By AWR Hawkins |
A 7-Eleven clerk in the Dallas area roped an alleged armed robbery suspect and tied him up to keep him under control until police arrived.
Trump Doubles Down: Won't Risk 'Slippery Slope' for Gun Rights
By AWR Hawkins |
While talking to reporters Wednesday, President Trump doubled down on his intent to avoid a "slippery slope" for gun rights.
President Trump: We Won't Sacrifice Gun Rights to 'Slippery Slope'
By AWR Hawkins |
President Trump suggested Democrats have given up any defense of the Second Amendment and pledged that he will not allow Americans' gun rights to be swept away on the "slippery slope" of gun control.
Dianne Feinstein Falsely Claims 'Assault Weapons' Ban Lowered Crime
By AWR Hawkins |
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) claims the 1994 "assault weapons" ban lowered crime even though a Department of Justice report shows it had no impact on recorded figures.
President Trump Shifts Away from Background Check Push
By AWR Hawkins |
President Trump appears to be shifting away from the background check push he undertook in the immediate aftermath of the attacks in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio.
Republican Rep. Joins with Democrats to Ban 'Weapons of Mass Slaughter'
By AWR Hawkins |
Rep. Pete King (R-NY) is supporting the Democrats' "assault weapons" ban in order to get rid of what he refers to as weapons "of mass slaughter."
28 Shot, 5 Fatally, over Weekend in Democrat-Controlled Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
Twenty-eight individuals were shot, five fatally, over the weekend in Democrat-controlled Chicago. NBC Chicago reportsthe first of the weekend's fatalities was a double murder that occurred in a shooting around 4 pm Friday.
Beto O'Rourke Goes to Arkansas Gun Show, Denounces AR-15 Sales
By AWR Hawkins |
Robert Francis "Beto" O'Rourke went to an Arkansas gun show over the weekend, took photos standing by AR-15 sale placards, and then denounced the availability of the firearms.