MixedTimes - AWR Hawkins
Pittsburgh Mayor Pushes Firearm Confiscation Orders, Gun and Magazine Bans
By AWR Hawkins |
Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto (D) is pushing firearm confiscation orders, bans on commonly-owned semiautomatic firearms and "high capacity" magazines.
Obama Pushes Gun Control for 'Trayvon' and 'Those Congregants in Thousand Oaks'
By AWR Hawkins |
Barack Obama pushed gun control for "Trayvon" and "those congregants in Thousand Oaks," among others, during a December 13 acceptance speech for the Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award.
Commission Investigating Parkland Votes 13-1 to Arm Teachers
By AWR Hawkins |
The commission investigating the February 14 Parkland school shooting voted 13 to 1 Wednesday to arm teachers.
Teenage Gunman Dead After Shootout with Police Outside Middle School
By AWR Hawkins |
A teenager is dead after exchanging gunfire with police outside Dennis Intermediate School in Richmond, Indiana.
Deputy Who Did Not Confront Parkland Gunman Claims 'No Legal Duty' to Act
By AWR Hawkins |
The deputy who stood by while the February 14, 2018, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting was taking place asked a judge to rule that he had "no legal duty" to protect the students.
Stringent Gun Control Fails as Terror Suspect Fatally Shoots Two, Wounds Others in Strasbourg
By AWR Hawkins |
The terrorist who opened fire in Strasbourg killed two, wounded numerous others, and proved once against that even the most stringent gun controls cannot stop a determined attacker.
U.S. Army's Next Rifle Fires at Pressure Equivalent to a Tank
By AWR Hawkins |
The U.S. Army is working on a rifle that will fire bullets "at the pressure equivalent to what a tank would fire."
Watch: Onlookers Applaud After Deputies Tackle, Handcuff Suspected 14-Year-Old Car Thief
By AWR Hawkins |
Deputies in Pasco County Florida were applauded by onlookers after chasing down a 14-year-old car thief, tackling and handcuffing him.
WATCH: Volunteer Shot While Campaigning for Chicago City Council Candidate
By AWR Hawkins |
A volunteer for Chicago City Council candidate Joseph Williams was shot while videoing himself interacting with potential voters.
New Jersey: Possession of 'High Capacity' Magazines a Fourth Degree Felony Starting Tuesday
By AWR Hawkins |
The possession of "high capacity" magazines will be a fourth degree felony in New Jersey beginning Tuesday morning.
Parkland Parents Outraged After Students Given Assignment on School Shooter
By AWR Hawkins |
Parkland parents are outraged over the fact that students in the Broward County School district were given an assignment on the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School attacker.
California Democrats Push Handgun, Semiautomatic Rifle Tax to Fund Gun Control
By AWR Hawkins |
California's Democrat lawmakers are pushing a tax on the sale of handguns and semiautomatic rifles to generate revenue for a program that funds gun control.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds New Jersey 'High Capacity' Magazine Ban
By AWR Hawkins |
the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled Wednesday that New Jersey's ban on "high capacity" magazines "does not unconstitutionally burden the Second Amendment’s right to self-defense in the home.
Police: Woman Fatally Shoots Prison Escapee During Home Invasion
By AWR Hawkins |
An escapee in an orange jumpsuit kicked in the door of a woman's home in Columbia, South Carolina, and approached her bedroom, only to be shot dead.
Study: U.S. Ranks 64th on List of Countries with Mass Shootings
By AWR Hawkins |
A study from the Crime Prevention Research Center shows that the U.S. ranks 64th on the list of countries that witnessed mass shootings from 1998 to 2015.
Harvard Grad Student Facing Eviction over Legally Owned and Stored Firearms
By AWR Hawkins |
Harvard graduate studentLeyla Pirnie was asked to move out of her apartment after her roommates discovered she possessed legally owned firearms.
Corporate Gun Control Fail: Dick's Sporting Goods Sales Slip Again
By AWR Hawkins |
Dick's Sporting Goods saw sales slip during the past three months as a result of the corporate gun control the company adopted in February.
Washington State Police Chief Vows Zero Enforcement of Newly Passed Gun Controls
By AWR Hawkins |
Police ChiefLoren Culp of Republic, Washington, says the gun controls in the newly passed Initiative 1639 will not be enforced in his county.
Democrat Eric Swalwell: If Gun Owners Defy 'Assault Weapons' Ban, 'The Government Has Nukes'
By AWR Hawkins |
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) defended a potential "assault weapons" buyback Friday afternoon, saying that if gunowners defy a legislative ban, "the government has nukes."
Police Allegedly Shoot, Kill Security Guard Who Stopped Bar Shooting
By AWR Hawkins |
Police in the Chicago suburb of Midlothian allegedly shot and killed a security guard who had stopped a bar shooting and was holding a suspect at gunpoint.
Republicans Make Senate Gains as America Rejects Gun Control Again
By AWR Hawkins |
Republicans gained Senate seats in Indiana, Missouri, and North Dakota as American rejected gun control again.
Federal Judge: NRA Suit Against New York Can Proceed on First Amendment Grounds
By AWR Hawkins |
U.S. District Judge Thomas McAvoy ruled Tuesday that the NRA's suit against New York can continue on First Amendment grounds.
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Challenge Against California Concealed Carry Law
By AWR Hawkins |
The Supreme Court of the United States denied review on Monday in the case challenging California's concealed carry law.
Gun Control Proponent Jon Tester Now Trails Pro-Second Amendment Challenger
By AWR Hawkins |
A Change Research poll indicates gun control Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) now trails his pro-Second Amendment challenger, Matt Rosendale (R).
Photo Emerges of Democrat Congressional Candidate Jokingly Pointing Gun at Head of Soldier
By AWR Hawkins |
A photo emerged showing Democrat Congressional candidate George Scott (PA-10) pointing a gun at an American soldier in what was allegedly a prank about handling captives.
At Least Four Wounded After Man Opens Fire in Hot Yoga Class
By AWR Hawkins |
At least four people were wounded Friday night after an unidentified man opened fire in a hot yoga class in Tallahassee, Florida.
Hawkins: If Gun Control Is So Popular, Why Are Democrats Avoiding It?
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrats have spent years telling us Americans want more gun control yet now, four days before midterm elections, there are no candidates for federal office making gun control the central plank of their campaign.
Neil Young Goes After the NRA in Political Video for 'Ohio'
By AWR Hawkins |
Folk rocker Neil Young used the Crosby, Stills, Young, and Nash hit song "Ohio" to rip the NRA and voice support for high school gun control activists.
Listen: Jon Tester Admits Gun Control Won't Stop School Shootings, Pushes It Anyway
By AWR Hawkins |
Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) pushed gun control in response to school shootings and admitted the specific controls he pushed would not stop such shootings.
'Glamour' Magazine Declares Gun Control Activists 'Women of the Year' Ahead of Midterms
By AWR Hawkins |
Glamour magazine is promoting five high school gun controllers as "Women of the Year" ahead of the November 6 midterm elections.
Piers Morgan Asks Americans to at Least Consider 'Giving up Some of Your Guns'
By AWR Hawkins |
Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan took to Twitter Sunday to ask Americans to at least consider "giving up some of your guns."
Masked Gunman Allegedly Bursts into McDonald's, Gets Shot Dead by Armed Father
By AWR Hawkins |
A masked gunman allegedly burst in a Birmingham, Alabama, McDonald's Saturday night only to be shot dead by a father who was dining with his two teenage sons.
At Least Seven Dead and Officers Shot in Saturday Morning Attack on Pittsburgh Synagogue
By AWR Hawkins |
At least seven people are dead and others are injured, including police officers, following a Saturday morning attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.
At Least 8 Dead and Officers Shot in Saturday Morning Attack on Pittsburgh Synagogue
By AWR Hawkins |
At least seven people are dead and others are injured, including police officers, following a Saturday morning attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.
At Least 11 Dead and Officers Shot in Saturday Morning Attack on Pittsburgh Synagogue
By AWR Hawkins and Joshua Caplan |
At least 11 people are dead and others are injured, including police officers, following a Saturday morning attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.
Jon Tester Continues to Brag About Hunting Despite Years Without License
By AWR Hawkins |
Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) talked about hunting during an October 25 interview without mentioning that he has not had a Montana hunting license in six years.
Red State Democrats Dragged Down by Gun Control in Final Stretch of Midterm Campaigns
By AWR Hawkins |
Red state Democrats are being dragged down by their pro-gun control voting records as we enter the final stretch of midterm campaigns.
Gun Control Groups Rally as Barack Obama-Endorsed Jacky Rosen Targets Gun Rights
By AWR Hawkins |
Gun control groups are rallying in Nevada as Barack Obama-endorsed Jacky Rosen (D) continues campaigning to restrict gun rights.
Chicago Prosecutor: 2-Year-Old Killed After Gang Leader Ordered Gunfire During Birthday Party
By AWR Hawkins |
A Chicago prosecutor says two-year-oldJulien Gonzalez was shot and killed when gang leaderAlexander Varela ordered gunfire during a birthday party.
Poll: Majority of Americans Oppose 'Assault Rifles' Ban
By AWR Hawkins |
A Gallup poll released October 19 shows that a majority of Americans oppose passing a ban on "assault rifles."
Gun Control Group Urging People to Text Authorities and Report Armed Citizens
By AWR Hawkins |
The gun control group "Guns Down America" is asking citizens to send a text alerting authorities if they see an armed citizen near a polling area.
Poll: Gun Control Support Down 17 Percent Over Past 28 Years
By AWR Hawkins |
A Gallup poll released this week shows gun control support has fallen 17 percent since 1990.
Beto O'Rourke: Texas Should Lead National Conversation for Gun Control
By AWR Hawkins |
During a Thursday night CNN Town Hall, Beto O'Rourke lauded Texas's gun heritage before quickly adding that Texas should step up and lead the nation in a gun control conversation.
Armed Neighbor Intervenes, Kills Suspect Allegedly Assaulting Mother and Young Daughter
By AWR Hawkins |
An armed neighbor in Clarksville, Indiana, intervened Tuesday night and killed a man who was allegedly assaulting a mother and her daughter.
Democrat Katie Hill Admits She Wants to Mandate California Gun Control for All Americans
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat Katie Hill is running for California's 25th Congressional District and admits she wants to mandate California's gun control for all Americans.
Gabby Giffords Campaigning to Flip Rep. Darrell Issa's Seat for Gun Control and Resist Movement
By AWR Hawkins |
Gabby Giffords and her husband Mark Kelly are campaigning to flip California's 49th Congressional District into a pro-gun control, pro-resist movement district.
NRA to Congressional Gun Controllers: The American People Will Never Give Up Their Guns
By AWR Hawkins |
On Friday, the NRA tweeted a message for gun controllers in Congress and elsewhere saying, "We the People will never give up our guns."
Watch: Suspect Begs Police to Keep Him Alive After Being Shot by Homeowner
By AWR Hawkins |
Newly released body cam video shows home invasion suspect Jonathan Perales begging police to keep him alive after a homeowner shot him in the chest.
Cimarron Evil Roy Single-Action Revolver: Precision, Accuracy, Beauty
By AWR Hawkins |
The Cimarron Evil Roy single-action revolver in .357 Magnum is preciseandaccurate, as well as a beautiful gun.
WATCH: Jon Tester, Great at Shooting Cows, Terrible at Supporting Pro-Gun Judicial Nominees
By AWR Hawkins |
Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) is great at shooting cows on his Montana land but terrible at supporting pro-gun judicial nominees for the Supreme Court.
Kyrsten Sinema Running for Senate in Gun-Friendly Arizona, Co-Sponsored Gun Control Just Last Year
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat Kyrsten Sinema is running for Senate in gun-friendly Arizona but staying mum on the fact that she backed a gun control bill just last year.
Tennessee Democrat Phil Bredesen: D-Rating from NRA, Wants More Gun Control
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat Phil Bredesen is running for U.S. Senate in Tennessee with a D-rating from the NRA and a campaign built upon pledges of more gun control.
Man Who Opened Fire on SC Police Identified as 74-Year-Old Vietnam Veteran
By AWR Hawkins |
Police identified the man who opened fire on officers in Florence, South Carolina, Wednesday as 74-year-old Fred Hopkins, a Vietnam veteran and former attorney.
Sen. Claire McCaskill: F-Rating from NRA, Wants More Gun Control
By AWR Hawkins |
Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) has an F-rating from the NRA and an a penchant for pushing more gun laws as a solution to criminals who already ignore laws on the books.
Gun Control Proponent LeBron James Has Armed Guards on Security Detail
By AWR Hawkins |
NBA star and gun control proponent LeBron James is critical of private citizens carrying guns for self-defense, but employs "at least 10 armed security personnel" at his home for defense of himself and his family.
NRA: Kavanaugh Confirmation Your Chance to Protect the Freedom that Protects All Others
By AWR Hawkins |
The NRA tweeted an ad Tuesday explaining the opportunity to confirm Brett Kavanaugh is an opportunity to protect the freedom that protects all others.
Country Singer Jason Isbell: 'Jesus Would Not Have Voted for Donald Trump'
By AWR Hawkins |
Country singer Jason Isbell suggests God has abandoned Christians who support Trump and claims "Jesus would not have voted for Donald Trump."
Dan Bongino: 'Jeff Flake Has No Spine'
By AWR Hawkins |
Former Secret Service agent Dan Bongino told Fox & Friendson September 29 that "Jeff Flake has no spine."
Two Mississippi Officers, One Suspect Dead Following Shootout
By AWR Hawkins |
Two police officers and one suspect were killed in ashootout in Brookhaven, Mississippi, early Saturday morning.
Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: 'Confirm Brett Kavanaugh'
By AWR Hawkins |
After all the smoke had cleared Thursday, the Wall Street Journal'seditorial board called for Brett Kavanaugh to be confirmed.
FBI: More People Killed with Hammers, Clubs than with Rifles of Every Kind
By AWR Hawkins |
Crime statistics from the FBI show that more people were killed with hammers and clubs than with rifles of any kind in 2017.
Suspect Dead After Shootout with Police over Stolen Milk
By AWR Hawkins |
A 20-year-old man died after allegedly stealing milk Monday night then shooting at the officers who responded to reports of the theft.
Medical Malpractice Deaths over 500 Times Higher than Accidental Gun Deaths
By AWR Hawkins |
Medical malpractice deaths in the U.S. are over 500 times higher than accidental gun deaths.
Michigan Official: Require Mental Health Checks for Bullet Purchases
By AWR Hawkins |
A Wayne County commissioner wants law-abiding citizens to submit to a mental health check before being allowed to purchase bullets.
Black Eyed Peas Release Gruesome School Shooting Music Video for Gun Control Anthem 'Big Love'
By AWR Hawkins |
Black Eyed Peas released a gun control song and video and plans to give proceeds to student activists in March for Our Lives.
Chris Cox Tells Phil Bredesen to 'Stop Lying,' His NRA Rating Is a D Not an A
By AWR Hawkins |
NRA-ILA executive director Chris Cox is demanding Phil Bredesen "stop lying" and admit his NRA rating is a D not an A.
Tom Selleck Steps Down from NRA Board of Directors But Remains a Member
By AWR Hawkins |
Actor Tom Selleck resigned the NRA board of directors Wednesday but will remain a member of the organization.
Disgraced Broward County Sheriff Fundraises for Democrat Andrew Gillum
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum is taking criticism for accepting fundraising help from disgraced Broward County Sheriff Steve Israel.
Concealed Carry Permits Surge to 18 Million, Include Many Democrats
By AWR Hawkins |
The United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) reports that the number of concealed carry permits in America has now reached 18 million and includes many Democrats.
Armed Teen Demands Sex from Woman, Flees when Concealed Permit Holder Intervenes
By AWR Hawkins |
A Clay County, Florida, woman says an armed teen confronted her in a Walmart, demanded sex, then ran out of the store after a customer with a concealed carry license intervened.
France Considers Requiring that All Local Police Carry Guns
By AWR Hawkins |
a parliamentary commission is considering a mandate that French police in all municipalities carry guns.
Court Strikes California Handgun Advertising Ban as First Amendment Violation
By AWR Hawkins |
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California ruled the state's ban on handgun advertisements violates the First Amendment.
VICE: Collectivize Risk by Forcing AR-15 Owners to Purchase Insurance
By AWR Hawkins |
VICE calls for AR-15 owners to be forced to buy insurance as a way of collectivizing risk.
James Woods Shares Video of Heroic Cincinnati Cops to Honor ‘Men and Women Nike Chooses to Degrade’
By AWR Hawkins |
Veteran actor James Woods tweeted footage over the weekend of cops saving lives, as a gesture to honor "the mean and women Nike chooses to degrade."
David Hogg: Kavanaugh is Wrong Because AR-15s Shoot Further than Handguns
By AWR Hawkins |
Gun control activist David Hogg suggested AR-15s cannot be used for self-defense because they shoot further than handguns.
Police: Three Armed Home Invaders Met with Gunfire, One Dead, Two Fled
By AWR Hawkins |
Police indicate that three armed home invaders in Memphis, Tennessee, were met with gunfire which left one of the suspects dead and caused the other two to flee.
Google Removes 'GunBroker' from App Store
By AWR Hawkins |
Google informed GunBroker on September 3 that its mobile app would be blocked from the app store Google Play.
Patrick Morrisey Mocks Joe Manchin for 'D' Rating from NRA
By AWR Hawkins |
West Virginia Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Patrick Morrisey mocked Sen. Joe Manchin's (D-WV) D rating from the NRA.
Red State Democrat Senators Under Pressure on Pro-Gun Kavanaugh Hearings
By AWR Hawkins |
Senate Democrats representing red states are under pressure with confirmation hearings under way for pro-Second Amendment nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Levi Strauss Launches Million Dollar Gun Control Campaign
By AWR Hawkins |
Levi Strauss is partnering with Michael Bloomberg-funded Everytown for Gun Safety to represent gun control business leaders.
At Least 25 Wounded, Six Killed, over Labor Day Weekend in Rahm Emanuel's Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
At least 25 individuals were shot and wounded, another six were killed, over Labor Day Weekend in Mayor Rahm Emanuel's (D) Chicago.
Dicks Admits Corporate Gun Control Hurting Business
By AWR Hawkins |
Dick's Sporting Goods admitted their post-Parkland corporate gun control decisions hurt business during the last quarter.
NPR: Over 66 Percent of Claimed Shootings Never Happened
By AWR Hawkins |
NPR examined a U.S. Education Department study and discovered that over 66 percent of reported school shootings for 2015-2016 school year never occurred.
James Woods: Ban 'Gun Free' Zones So Innocents Are No Longer Vulnerable
By AWR Hawkins |
Veteran actor James Woods responded to Rep. Nancy Pelosi's (D-CA) post-Jacksonville calls for new gun laws by suggesting she ban "gun free" zones so innocents are no longer vulnerable to murdering attackers.
Federal Judge Blocks Release of 3D Files for Guns
By AWR Hawkins |
A federal judge Monday blocked a State Department settlement which would have allowed Defense Distributed to post 3D files for guns and gun parts online.
LISTEN: Gunfire Erupts at Video Game Tournament, Multiple Injuries, Fatalities
By AWR Hawkins |
Multiple people were shot, some fatally, when gunfire erupted ata Madden 19 tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, on Sunday.
Alyssa Milano Celebrates Women's Equality Day By Calling for "Assault Weapons" Ban
By AWR Hawkins |
In a video released as part of #UniteForJustice Alyssa Milano celebrates Women's Equality Day by calling for ban on "assault weapons."
2 Killed in 14 Shootings Friday Through Saturday Morning in Rahm Emanuel's Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
Fourteen people were shot, two fatally, between Friday and Saturday morning in Mayor Rahm Emanuel's (D) Chicago.
Tech Mogul John McAfee: 'If We Are All Armed, We Are All Equal'
By AWR Hawkins |
Tech mogul John McAfee personally stays armed 24/7 and wholeheartedly believes, "If we are all armed, we are all equal."
Idaho Educator: 'Allow Teachers More than a Soup Can to Protect Themselves'
By AWR Hawkins |
Idaho educatorMcKay Gardner pressed the Preston School District to allow teachers "more than a soup can to defend themselves."
Report: Trump's Education Dept. Considers Using Federal Funds to Buy Guns for Teachers
By AWR Hawkins |
The New York Times reports President Trump's Department of Education is considering the use of federal funds to buy guns for teachers around the country.
Federal Judge Weighs State Department's 3D Gun Settlement
By AWR Hawkins |
A federal judge in Seattle begins to hear arguments today in a case surrounding the U.S. State Department settlement with 3D gun and gun-part designer Defense Distributed
WATCH: Deputy Rescues Unconscious Child Left in Hot Car for 12 Hours
By AWR Hawkins |
Video has been released of the dramatic moment in which a Seminole County, Florida, deputy rescued an unconscious child from a hot car.
Louisiana Attorney General Denies $600 Million to Citibank, Bank of America Over Gun Control
By AWR Hawkins |
Louisiana Attorney GeneralJeff Landry and the state's Bond Commission denied $600 million to Citibank and Bank of America over the gun control stance adopted by both companies.
Shopify Bans Sites Selling Commonly Owned Semiautomatic Firearms
By AWR Hawkins |
Shopify announced Monday it had updated its "Acceptable Use Policy" with the result that sites selling commonly owned semiautomatic firearms will be barred from using the e-commerce platform.
Six Shot, Grandmother Killed Overnight in Rahm Emanuel's Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
At least six individual's were shot and a grandmother killed overnight in Mayor Rahm Emanuel's (D) Chicago.
Former Gun Control Congressional Candidate Arrested for Allegedly Shooting PAC Manager
By AWR Hawkins |
A 2017 Congressional candidate who ran on a gun control platform in Georgia was arrested last week and charged with shooting the former manager of her political action committee, according to police.
'Who Is America' Gets Another Scalp: Pro-Gun Leader Bites on Sex Toy for Anti-Terror Training
By AWR Hawkins |
The August 12 airing of Sasha Baron Cohen's "Who Is America?" showed Youth Shooters of America President Dan Roberts putting a sex toy in his mouth to demonstrate ways to survive a terrorist attack.
At Least 33 Shot over Weekend in Rahm Emanuel's Chicago
By AWR Hawkins |
At least 33 people were shot over the most recent weekend in Mayor Rahm Emanuel's (D) Chicago.
Chicago: Police Have Made No Arrests for Weekend's 70-Plus Shooting Victims
By AWR Hawkins |
Chicago police have made no arrests for the weekend's 70-plus shooting victims as witnesses to the incidents refuse to come forward.