Photo by kali9 / iStock Photo An Indianapolis woman was recently killed in a shooting following an argument with Black Lives Matter supporters, the woman’s family claims. The fatal shooting occurred during the early morning hours of July 5. Black Lives Matter Shooting Details The family says the victim, 24-year-old Jessica Doty Whitaker, walked with
Tomorrow, the Newport News City Council will consider banning firearms in certain public locations. Second Amendment supporters are encouraged to submit public comments to oppose this proposed ordinance. You may click here for information on participating in the meeting remotely by video conference. If you wish to attend this meeting in person, click here for
On Friday, July 10th, the Trump Administration fixed a nearly two decade old State Department policy on suppressor exports. State Department rescinded their previous policy in the following statement: DDTC Web Notice Regarding an Update to its Suppressor Policy Effective immediately, the Department of State has rescinded its April 18, 2002, firearms sound
Federal Premium just launched a new Hydra-Shok Deep load specifically for 380 Auto. The new ammo becomes the company’s first expanding .380 to consistently pass beyond the FBI protocol penetration test of 12 inches. Federal Hydra-Shok Deep 380 The Hydra-Shok Deep load penetrated both bare gel and heavy clothing tests. As micro-carry pistols continue to
The anti-gun activism machine is getting desperate. Researchers at UC Davis allege in a new paper that “excess” firearm purchases over the last few months may have led a significant increase in “gun violence.” The authors – with at least a baker’s dozen advanced degrees and millions of dollars of funding from California taxpayers –
“It’s a big victory for us, and a victory for our industry, and a victory for our consumers, and frankly a victory for the country,” he said. “This is going to create hundreds of jobs, easily, if not more.” Government watchdog groups, however, said the case raised concerns about special interests gaining remarkable access in
The debate over firearms in America heated up over the weekend as AR-15 trended nationwide on Twitter. The discussion followed a tweet by the National Rifle Association praising firearms platform, which are widely referred to as assault rifles. “The AR-15 is the modern day musket,” the NRA tweeted. “An everyday gun for everyday citizens.” “;
Next up after the Biden-Sanders task forces? The Democratic platform drafting committee—and progressives have their work cut out for them. The vast majority of appointees to the drafting committee are establishment-friendly Democrats—many of whom hold potential financial conflicts and questionable backgrounds of their own. A month out from the Democratic National Convention, the party continues
As Israel moves to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find any Democrat in Washington who does not oppose Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans. Even mainstream pro-Israel organisations and key US legislators who are usually unwavering in their support for the Israeli government have denounced the move. Yet the
“The grizzly is foundational to many Indigenous cultures,” said Rain Bear Stands Last, who assisted plaintiffs with the lawsuit and is the executive director of the Global Indigenous Council, a body of Indigenous tribes from around the world. “Had the decision gone against tribes,” he said, ”it would have set a devastating precedent.” In 2017,
A map showing the most present subculture in each state. Credit: Boine et al. Leading firearm violence prevention researchers are first to use data to show differences in gun culture across the country, identifying gun cultures around recreation, self-defense, and politics. A new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study published in the Nature
Subway restaurants just did a thing. The company, pandering to public pressure from the left, changed official corporate policy. Now Subway asks customers to no longer open carry in its stores, even where legal. Subway and Open Carry This latest saga all started back in May, when a group protesting COVID-19 measures went into a
An anti-gun group expressed support in their newsletter for changing Maryland law to allow for regulated firearm transfers to be delayed indefinitely. This was prompted by the state’s background check system becoming temporarily inoperable recently. Maryland law allows firearm dealers to transfer regulated firearms after waiting seven days if Maryland State Police (MSP) does not
By Jacob S. Hacker and Paul Pierson Liveright. 266 pp. $26.95 — ‘Let Them Eat Tweets” is not, according to authors Jacob S. Hacker and Paul Pierson, about President Trump. As the titular play on Marie Antoinette’s famous quote suggests, the authors believe that American society is moving toward control by a selfish oligarchy, but
Geoffrey Kabaservice, The Washington Post Published 8:53 am PDT, Friday, July 10, 2020 Let Them Eat Tweets Let Them Eat Tweets Photo: Liveright, Handout Photo: Liveright, Handout Let Them Eat Tweets Let Them Eat Tweets Photo: Liveright, Handout Book World: Explaining the GOP’s mix of plutocrats and populists Let Them Eat Tweets By Jacob S. Hacker
XS Sights just announced line extensions for its popular second-generation DXT2 Night Sights. It includes a non-tritium rear option in the DXW2 Night Sights for Glock, SIG Sauer, Smith & Wesson and other select pistols. The front sights of all new products feature tritium in the center, surrounded by XS’s photoluminescent Glow Dot technology. XS
There’s not much authentically dangerous game out there, which is why rifles and cartridges for same are not sold in every gun store. But these critters deserve to be taken seriously. “The ones that shoot back,” I’ve heard them called, and it’s a valid label. The group includes the big cats, the big bears, Cape
They see the real threat to democracy as the Republican Party’s subservience to corporate and financial interests and a handful of the wealthiest Americans. In their view, the GOP’s dedication to the cause of plutocracy explains nearly every pernicious development in American public life: galloping economic inequality, declining state capacity, growing right-wing populism and white
Right-leaning pro-Israel groups are targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat and outspoken critic of the Israeli government who is one of the most high-profile progressive members of Congress. Antone Melton-Meaux, 47, the Minneapolis attorney seeking to unseat Omar, 37, in the state’s Aug. 11 Democratic primaries, raised more than $1.5 million in May alone.
Ruffed grouse live in dense cover. It’s important to pick a shotgun that is lightweight and maneuverable. (LisaTaylorPhoto from Pixabay /) Grouse and the cover they live in shape grouse guns. Heavy brush demands a light, compact gun that can be carried in one hand while the other fends off branches. Limited visibility dictates open
A Black Lives Matter protestor touched off a negligent discharge during a protest in Florissant, Mo., June 23. Near both Ferguson and St. Louis, several protestors marched and chanted near a police line. Then a shot rang out from an AR-style rifle. Black Lives Matter Protestor Shoots Himself in the Foot “The protestor was standing
Despite the anti-gun laws passed by the General Assembly during the 2020 session having already taken effect on July 1st, anti-gun groups demanded and received a bill signing ceremony in Richmond. Governor Ralph Northam was more than happy to appease these groups backed by out-of-state interests to show a good return on their investment that
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Increasingly, self-defense practitioners and tactical trainers recommend carrying a first aid kit. It could save not only your life, but the life of someone you love. Whether natural disaster or a true firefight, you need the correct tools to survive. Enter the Galco Ankle Trauma Medical Kit. Galco Ankle Trauma Medical Kit The trauma kit
The National Rifle Association has been conspicuously silent on police violence amid weeks of nationwide demonstrations, despite calling itself the “America’s longest-standing civil rights organization.” The NRA’s leaders and social media accounts have made no mention of the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, the protests, or the police violence against peaceful protesters. “The NRA loves
File photo NEW DELHI: The derecognition of National Sports Federations (NSFs) has impacted the Indian sports’ cautious return to normalcy. Following the derecognition of all 57 NSFs by the Delhi High Court, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) decided to step in to restart sports activities on behalf of the suspended NSFs. But, in the
On July 8th, the veto override attempt in the House of Representatives for House Bill 652, the Second Amendment Preservation Act, received a vote of 66-48, failing to meet the 3/5 minimum needed. HB 652 previously passed both chambers of the General Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan majorities. Gov. Cooper erroneously claimed that the bill will allow guns
The “what about black-on-black crime” rejoinder usually is meant to imply that African Americans are indifferent to the thousands of young black men — and increasingly, black children — who are slain every year in gun violence. It insinuates that black people blithely accept killings by our own that have racked some communities for decades
Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-Ringoes) sketched out what he views as glaring differences with Senate Minority Leader Thomas Kean, Jr. as the two begin their general election in one of the state’s most competitive congressional districts. “It’s not just the candidate, it’s the moment,” Malinowski said. “In this moment I’d rather be running on my record
A headline of “Pregnant Woman Shoots Intruder” should warrant celebration, but it’s also a reminder of the dangers for women out there. A longstanding mantra within the 2A community claims “gun rights are women’s rights.” And with good reason. Criminals often target those they consider easy prey. Owing a gun becomes a great equalizer for
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