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Members of the media, U.S. Congress, and anti-gun groups continue to mislead the public on so-called "Universal" Background Checks. Find out what they're claiming, and then find out the truth.

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Friday, February 22, 2013

New Jersey: Assembly passes package of gun bills

The state Assembly today passed 22 bills intended to curb gun violence despite protests from Republicans, who said ...

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Thursday, February 21, 2013

Hawaii: Senate considers gun control bills

Several Hawaii lawmakers are pushing for a bill requiring more background checks for gun owners in the state ...

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Hawaii: SB 69 Hearing Tomorrow, February 20 – Your Help Needed to Stop this Extremist Anti-Gun Measure

Senate Bill 69 started off as a Gun "Buyback” bill, but has evolved into a “Gun Safety and Education” ...

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Obama's real gun control aim

Chicago is a dangerous town, but gun control hasn't made it better. The city forbids the law abiding ...

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Crime soared with Massachusetts gun law

In 1998, Massachusetts passed what was hailed as the toughest gun  control legislation in the country. Among other ...

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Washington: Misstep in gun bill could defeat the effort

Forget police drones flying over your house. How about police coming inside, once a year, to have a ...

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Colorado House clears requiring gun buyers to pay for background checks

A measure requiring individuals to pay a fee for their own background checks passed on a voice vote ...

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Chicago Police Superintendent McCarthy crosses the line

Chicago's embattled police superintendent dug himself deeper into a pit of controversy today by claiming that lawful firearm ...

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Friday, February 15, 2013

Obama Justice Department Reveals Truth About State of the Union Claims

Despite long odds, on Tuesday night, Barack Obama managed to turn in a State of the Union performance ...

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Washington: Your State Legislators MUST Hear from You TODAY

Pressure is building in Olympia to pass HB 1588, which is a bill that would criminalize private transfers ...

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