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A 5-Year-Old Shot and Killed his 2-Year-Old Sister

Phil Nye — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:59:21 +0000

Earlier this week (April 30th), a 5-year-old boy in Cumberland County, Kentucky was playing with a .22-caliber rifle and accidentally shot and killed his 2-year-old sister. The rifle was a gift the boy received last year. The Cumberland County Coroner said: “It’s a Crickett. It’s a little rifle for a kid.” Many reacting to the [...]

This Ad Hopes To Convince You That We Need New Gun Laws [POLL]

Mark Richards — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:59:35 +0000

It’s clear that new gun control legislation is the hottest political subject these days. Compelling arguments for both sides of the issue can be seen on social media and withing our legislature. A message from States United To Prevent Gun Violence calls for an update to our antiquated gun laws. Will it sway your opinion? [...]

Senate Does Not Pass Gun Control Measure, President Obama Calls It A "Pretty Shameful Day In Washington"

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:17:01 +0000

It was heralded as a compromise deal, a bipartisan effort led by Republican Senator Patrick Toomey from Pennsylvania and Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, III from West Virginia. The measure would have called for enhanced background checks of gun buyers at gun shows and online. Sixty votes were needed for the bill to pass. It failed 54 [...]

Man Uses Gun To Commit Suicide at NRA Sponsored NASCAR Race in Texas

Mark Richards — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:14:13 +0000

The Tarrant County medical examiner says 42-year-old Kirk Franklin of nearby Saginaw Texas died in the infield during a NASCAR race at Texas Motor Speedway after he shot himself in the head. The death on Saturday April 13th is apparently a suicide. Fort Worth police have said that the man, who was camping at the [...]

10-Year-Old Boy Pleads Guilty In Murder Plot In Washington

Davey Jones — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:54:59 +0000

Gun control is the biggest topic in America today. We hear stories of adults going crazy with guns, but this one will make you say "Oh my God" out loud at your desk. A 10 year old boy out of Washington State has plead guilty in a murder plot of a young girl and several others. What was his weapons of choice? A gun and a knife.

Law Requiring Gun Ownership Passed in Georgia

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:46:27 +0000

If you live in Nelson, Georgia, the government has decided that you must own a firearm. The city council voted 5-0 in favor of the “Family Protection Act” in the small town of 1,300 about 50 miles north of Atlanta. The ordinance was initially proposed last month, and it garnered a high level of media attention. [...]

Jim Carrey's Gun Control Vid Prompts Sputtering Hysteria + Calls for Deportation [VIDEO]

Cassandra Rose — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:54:40 +0000

As expected, right-wing conservatives and FOX News (we use that word loosely) were none too happy about Jim Carrey's 'Hee-Haw'-inspired video that called for gun control through song and mocked late NRA president Charlton Heston.

In response, a petition was created to send Carrey back to Canada, and FOX's Greg Gutfeld spewed a few nasty rants about the actor.

Photo on Facebook Of Child Holding a Rifle Leads To Home Raid

Mark Richards — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:20:48 +0000

Note to self, Do not post a picture of my son playing with any of his toy guns. Who would think this harmless photo on Facebook would lead New Jersey police and the Dept. of Children and Families officials to raid their home? Shawn Moore is a firearms instructor and the father of the boy who is seen in the photo. This lead someone to call family services.

Eye-Opening Study Finds Teachers Do Not Want to Bring Guns to School

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:03:38 +0000

Keeping students and teachers safe has become a hot button issue in the US since the Sandy Hook shooting in December. Now, teachers are opening up about what they’d like to do to protect themselves in a School Improvement Network poll of nearly 11,000 educators from all 50 states. More than 72% claim they would [...]

Jim Carrey Posts An Anti-Assault Weapons Tweet [POLL]

Mark Richards — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:00:56 +0000

Now what could one of America’s most beloved actors, Jim Carrey, possibly say that would have so many up in ‘arms’? It seems he’s ruffled some features with a controversial tweet and he’s feeling the wrath of the gun lobby. Anyone who would run out to buy an assault rifle after the Newtown massacre has [...]

The Mayor of Ilion Appeared On CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight" [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:37:36 +0000

Mayor Stephens of Ilion got a phone call last week and yesterday he decided to sit down for a live interview on CNN’s “Piers Morgan Tonight”. The segment ran last night (Monday night). Would you like to know what Mayor John Stephens had to say to Piers? The interview with other guests as well [...]

5 Artists We've Lost To Gun Violence [VIDEOS]

Mark Richards — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:58:21 +0000

The music we’ve missed. The stars we wish were still with us. The list of entertainers that have died at the hands of a gun is extensive. We thought we’d focus on a few that you might recognize and wonder, what if. No one can know for certain if this senseless act could have been [...]

Should CNN's Piers Morgan Be Taken Off The Air? [POLL]

Mark Richards — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:08:18 +0000

According to the conservative group Americans for Legal Immigration, the answer is a resounding, yes! They are challenging CNN to take Piers Morgan off the air after his heated debates on gun control in America. Following debates with Alex Jones and Jessie Ventura, the gun control debate has been put back on the front page of American politics.

Governor Cuomo's State Of The State Address Is Today

Mark Richards — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:31:46 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo is expected to make a public push for gun control legislation in his ‘State of the State’ address around 1:30 pm today. The Governor hopes we’ll tune in to hear his plans for our state regarding flood control, raising the minimum wage, the research center and the prevention of gun violence. The [...]

The Senate Will Introduce a Bill on Gun Control [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 15:39:50 +0000

The Senate is poised to introduce 2013 legislation on gun control. The fact is, dozens of mass killings have occurred in our country since two teenagers went on a rampage at Columbine High School. Now with the horrific school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, more and more American's are calling on our leaders to do something about the growing list of mass shootings plaguing us. For example: