MixedTimes - AWR Hawkins
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.
Sheriff: Intrusion Suspect Dies in Gunfight with Homeowner
By AWR Hawkins |
Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana reported that an intrusion suspect died in a gun battle with a homeowner.
Police Officers Among Multiple Wounded in Chicago Factory Shooting
By AWR Hawkins |
Multiple people were wounded, including police officers, during a shooting in a Chicago factory Friday.
President Trump Honors Parkland Victims, Recommits to Safety of Children
By AWR Hawkins |
On the February 14, 2019, President Trump honored the victims of that heinous attack and recommitted to the safety of children.
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler: Democrat Gun Control Push About Creating Gun Registry
By AWR Hawkins |
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) notes the House Democrats' push for universal background checks is really an effort to create a gun registry.
Real Estate Agents Increasingly Armed for Self-Defense
By AWR Hawkins |
Real estate agents are increasingly carrying handguns with them on the job for self-defense.
David Hogg: Fight Effort to Arm Florida Teachers for Self-Defense
By AWR Hawkins |
Gun control advocate David Hogg is urging fellow gun control proponents to fight efforts to arm Florida teachers for self-defense.
9th Circuit Reviewing Whether 2nd Amendment Protects Open Carry
By AWR Hawkins |
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit announced it will rehear a case which a three-judge panel decided in favor of open carry in July.
College in Massachusetts Votes to Keep Police Officers Unarmed on Campus
By AWR Hawkins |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) Trustees voted to preserve a gun-free environment by keeping police officers unarmed on campus.
Report: Gun Confiscations Surge Under California Red Flag Law
By AWR Hawkins |
Figures from the California Justice Department show that gun confiscations are surging under the state's red flag law.
Chicago Bill Requires Social Media Background Check for Gun License
By AWR Hawkins |
A bill being pushed by State Rep. Daniel Didech (D-Buffalo Grove) would require gun license applicants to submit to a background check of their social media posts.
Alabama AG: No Charges Against Officer Who Shot Wrong Person in Mall
By AWR Hawkins |
Alabama's Office of the Attorney General released a report Tuesday noting that no charges will be filed against the officer who shot and killedEmantic “E.J.” Bradford on Thanksgiving Day 2018.
Democrats Invite Gun Violence Victims as State of the Union Guests
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrats are inviting gun violence victims and/or their families to attend the State of the Union address as part of the continuing push for more gun control.
70-Year-Old Woman Opens Fire, Foils Alleged Home Invasion
By AWR Hawkins |
A 70-year-old woman in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, foiled an alleged home invasion by opening fire early Monday morning.
CT Democrat Introduces 50 Percent Tax on Ammunition
By AWR Hawkins |
Connecticut State Rep. Jillian Gilchrest (D-13th) is pushing a 50 percent tax on ammunition purchases in her state.
Kamala Harris' Top Five Gun Controls
By AWR Hawkins |
Democrat presidential hopeful Kamala Harris has a long history of gun control support at the state and federal level.
Rep. Eric Swalwell: 'Right to Be Safe' Trumps Right to Bear Arms
By AWR Hawkins |
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is pledging a gun control vote next week by exclaiming that the "right to be safe" trumps the right to bear arms.
SD Gov. Kristi Noem Signs Bill to End Concealed Carry Permit Requirement
By AWR Hawkins |
Gov. Kristi Noem (R) signed Senate Bill 47 on Thursday to eliminate South Dakota's requirement that residents possess a concealed carry permit in order to carry a handgun concealed.
Pink’s Husband Carey Hart Rips Critics Attacking Him for Letting His Daughter Shoot Guns
By AWR Hawkins |
Pop superstar Pink's husband, Carey Hart, is ripping critics who attacked him for letting their daughter shoot a rifle.
Democrat Gov. Ralph Northam: Gun Control Instead of Armed Security for Churches
By AWR Hawkins |
Gov. Ralph Northam (D) suggests the passage of more gun control is preferable to allowing armed security to protect churches in Virginia.
Republican Sen. Files Bill Ensuring Texans Can Carry in Church for Self-Defense
By AWR Hawkins |
State Sen. Donna Campbell (R) filed Senate Bill 535 to ensure the law allows Texans to carry guns into places for worship for self-defense.
Governor Noem to Sign Bill Eliminating SD Concealed Permit Requirement
By AWR Hawkins |
Governor Kristi Noem (R-SD) announced that she will sign legislation on Thursday to eliminate the requirement for residents of her state to obtain a permit for concealed carry.
Student Who Survived School Shooting Scare: Arm Teachers Now
By AWR Hawkins |
Bradley Scott was at school went the lockdown alarm falsely sounded in Willard High School and he emerged from the ensuing chaos pushing for armed teachers in the event of a real attack.
Baltimore School Board Votes to Disarm Police in Schools
By AWR Hawkins |
The Baltimore City school board voted down a measure that would allow police officers to be armed in schools for the defense of students and teachers.
WATCH: Suspect Points Gun at Officer's Face, Gets Shot Three Times
By AWR Hawkins |
Video from the Noble, Oklahoma, police department shows an officer deflect a suspect's gun, then shoot that suspect in self-defense.
Dianne Feinstein Pushes Ban on Devices that Increase Pistol Accuracy
By AWR Hawkins |
Sen. Dianne Feinstein's (D-CA) "assault weapons" ban includes a prohibition against certain devices that increase pistol accuracy.
Dianne Feinstein Seeks Universal Background Checks for 'Assault Weapons'
By AWR Hawkins |
As part of her larger "assault weapons" ban, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) seeks to criminalize private "assault weapon" sales.
Barbara Streisand: 'How Many Innocent People Have to Die Before' We Get Gun Control
By AWR Hawkins |
Singer Barbara Streisand reacted to the Supreme Court's decision to hear a firearm case by asking "how many innocent people...have to die before" we get gun control?
Report: 'Multiple Shot' in SunTrust Bank Hostage Situation
By AWR Hawkins |
Reports indicate multiple individuals were shot in a SunTrust Bank hostage situation in Sebring, Florida, on Wednesday.
'Disarm America Movement' Gunning for Your Second Amendment Rights
By AWR Hawkins |
The "Disarm America Movement" is gunning for your Second Amendment rights via increased gun control funding, anti-gun office holders, and aspiring political candidates bent on banning whole categories of firearms.
Virginia Senator Openly Carrying Handgun to Deter Violent Protesters
By AWR Hawkins |
Virginia State Senator Amanda Chase (R) is openly carrying a handgun as a way to deter violent protesters.
Police: Suspect Allegedly Shoots Wife, Daughter in Church Parking Lot
By AWR Hawkins |
The Harris County Sheriff's Office identified 62-year-old Arthur Edigin as the suspect in a church parking lot shooting that left one dead and one injured Thursday night.
Napolitano: Gun Ownership About Defending Ourselves from Tyrannical Government
By AWR Hawkins |
Judge Andrew Napolitano says the Second Amendment protects gun rights so Americans can use those very guns to defend themselves from criminals and their own government.
President Bolsonaro Signs Decree to Broaden Law Abiding Brazilians' Access to Firearms
By AWR Hawkins |
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro kept his campaign promise by signing a decree ending the good cause requirement for a self-defense firearm purchase.
Oregon Democrats Push 5-Round Limit for Ammunition Magazines
By AWR Hawkins |
Oregon State Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-Lake Oswego) and State Sen. Rob Wagner (D- Tualatin) are pushing legislation to limit ammunition magazines to no more than five rounds.
Wisconsin's Democrat Gov. Pushing Firearm Confiscation Orders
By AWR Hawkins |
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) is pushing a red flag law that would allow a judge to issue orders resulting in firearm confiscation.
WATCH: Nighttime Hog Hunting with Pulsar Thermal Vision
By AWR Hawkins |
Wild hogs are an ever-multiplying nuisance to farmers and ranchers but they may have met their match with the Pulsar Trail XP50 Thermal Riflescope.
House Democrats' Gun Control Unenforceable Without Firearm Registry
By AWR Hawkins |
The gun control currently being pushed by House Democrats is unenforceable without a national firearm registry.
Numerous Wounded in Sunday Morning Shooting at Phoenix Hotel
By AWR Hawkins |
Numerous people were wounded Sunday morning during a shooting at a hotel in Phoenix, Arizona.
Wyoming Republicans Push to Eliminate Gun-Free Zones in Public Places
By AWR Hawkins |
Wyoming State Sen. Anthony Bouchard (R-Cheyenne) is pushing to eliminate gun-free zones on college and K-12 campuses as well other public areas that currently ban concealed carry.
Monster Jam Removes All Gun Images, Gun Names from Monster Trucks
By AWR Hawkins |
When Monster Jam rolls into stadiums around the country this year, their monster trucks will be missing two things--gun images and gun names.
Republican Gov. DeSantis Removes Broward Sheriff over Botched Parkland Shooting Response
By AWR Hawkins |
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) removed Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel from office Friday due to the sheriff's botched response to the February 14, 2018, Parkland school shooting.
Police: Resident Took Away Suspect's Gun Then Killed Him with It
By AWR Hawkins |
Police indicate that a New Jersey resident took away an intrusion suspect's gun then shot and killed him with it.
Report: Republican Gov. DeSantis to Replace Scott Israel with Broward's First Black Sheriff
By AWR Hawkins |
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is reportedly planning to replace embattled Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel with the county's first black sheriff.
Dianne Feinstein Pushes Ban on Commonly Owned Semiautomatics, 'High Capacity' Mags
By AWR Hawkins |
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) is pushing a ban on commonly owned semiautomatic rifles and "high capacity" magazines.
House Democrats Introduce Bill Criminalizing Private Gun Sales
By AWR Hawkins |
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced legislation to criminalize private gun sales on Tuesday.
David Hogg: President Trump Should Declare 'National Emergency' of 'Gun Violence'
By AWR Hawkins |
David Hogg suggests efforts to declare a "national emergency" regarding border security could be better spent with action against "gun violence."
Police: Chicago Woman with Concealed Carry Permit Shoots Robber Dead
By AWR Hawkins |
Police say a 25-year-old woman with a concealed carry permit shot and killed a robber on Chicago's South Side on Tuesday morning.
Golden Globes: Anti-Gun Hollywood Surrounded By Security Walls and Armed Guards
By AWR Hawkins |
Anti-gun Hollywood celebrities enjoyed presidential-level protection by barricades, bomb-sniffing dogs, armed guards, LAPD officers, and security checkpoints as they arrived for the 2019 Golden Globes.