“According to statistics from the NRA, around 23% of women in the U.S. own guns, when just 13% did in 2005,” writes Susanne Edward in her piece in Americas1stFreedom, “The RISE of the Woman Gun Owner.” “The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF),” she continues, “has documented a 77% rise in female gun ownership since 2005.” As Democrats target the suburban female demographic in 2020, they might want to check that, “Hell, yes, we’re going to take your AR-15, your AK-47” strategy at the door. It turns out women care about their safety, writes Edward: A Pew Research Center survey … [Read more...]
The Bloomberg-led Anti-Gun Movement Could Backfire at the Polls
Led by billionaire gun controller, Mayor "Mini" Mike Bloomberg, and Governor Ralph "Blackface" Northam (VA), Democrats are bent on taking away Americans' right to bear arms. The feeling among Democrats was best encapsulated by presidential candidate Congressman Beto O'Rourke when he told a debate audience, "Hell, yes, we're going to take your AR-15, your AK-47." The reason to believe this tactic may backfire on Democrats is that the suburban female demographic they're relying on to win in 2020 is the same demographic that has been driving increases in the sales of guns and firearms training … [Read more...]
MS-13 in Northern Virginia
In the Washington Examiner, Anna Giaritelli reports the horror that Salvadoran refugees face, leaving their home country to escape the terrors of MS-13, only to find the gang active right here in the United States. Giaritelli details the gang's activities in Northern Virginia, but MS-13 has rooted itself in communities all across America. She writes: As of late 2019, MS-13 has approximately 3,000 members, on par with recent years' figures, according to two officials. Jay Lanham, executive director of the task force, named MS-13 “by far the largest gang in Northern Virginia,” adding, “Due to … [Read more...]
America’s Silent Army with 423M Guns
Well, maybe not silent as more and more Americans are speaking out to defend their Second Amendment rights. As the recent ATF report reveals, this group is locked and loaded. Paul Bedard details the report at The Washington Examiner, writing: New federal data shows that there are 422.9 million firearms in circulation, or about 1.2 guns for every person in the country. What’s more, despite years of criticism of modern “assault-style” rifles such as the AR-15 and AK-47, there are a record 17.7 million in private hands, proving that it is the most popular gun around. And last year … [Read more...]
Tacoma Politicians Use Loophole to Target Gun Owners
In October I told you about an attempt by politicians in Tacoma, Washington to use a loophole to get around state law that prevents them from creating gun control laws by using the city tax code to target gun owners and gun shop owners. The measure was momentarily thwarted by amendments, but ultimately passed on November 12, and will take effect July 1, 2020. The tax will add $25 to the price of firearms sold within the city limits, and a 2-cent tax per round of .22 caliber ammo (and smaller calibers), and a 5-cent tax per round on larger calibers. You can buy some brands of .22LR online … [Read more...]
Anti-Gun Politicians Target Small Gun Shops With New Tactic
There's a new tactic being used by anti-gun politicians that takes direct aim at small gun shops by imposing heavy taxes on new gun purchases. These new taxes are being levied at the city level, and that leaves small shops with a terrible choice, pack up and move out of town, or close up shop. Zusha Elinson reports in The Wall Street Journal: Tacoma, Wash., could soon become one of a handful of U.S. cities to levy high taxes on gun sales, opening a new front in the battle over how much power local governments have to regulate firearms. Washington and 44 other states ban cities and towns … [Read more...]
In Mexico, Gun Control Kills
Americans questioning whether or not national gun control is an appropriate course to take for fighting crime have the ability to peer in on an experiment that has tried just that. Just below America's southern border lies a laboratory that has been testing some of the toughest gun control laws in the world. Despite those tough controls, in Mexico, violence is rampant. In the Wall Street Journal, John R. Lott, Jr., author of More Guns Less Crime, The War on Guns, and The Bias Against Guns, explains what can be learned from the situation in Mexico. He writes: Another month, another … [Read more...]
Is Anti-Gun Kingpin Michael Bloomberg about to Run for President?
According to a report by CNBC, former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of America's wealthiest and most vocal gun control advocates, could run for president if Joe Biden drops out of the race. Brian Schwartz reports: Mike Bloomberg might end up running for president, after all. Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York, has indicated to associates in recent weeks that Joe Biden’s recent struggles against Sen. Elizabeth Warren are making him rethink his decision to stay out of the 2020 Democratic primary. That’s according to people familiar with the discussions who spoke on … [Read more...]
They’re Not Getting My Guns
One thing was clear in last night’s Democrat debate. They don’t know guns. And if you own one, they’re coming for it. “Hell, yes we’re going to take your AR-15, your AK-47,” vowed former Texas congressman Beto O’Rourke. They’ll start with your AR-15 (I own a Colt) and then your AK-47 (also in our family). And then they’ll go right on down the line to strip you of a Constitutional right. As my daughter and I watched together, she was clearly upset: “How can they be saying this?” “How can they believe that?” Because in their hearts they believe they can run my family better … [Read more...]
Here’s Some Good News out of California
The sheriff of Tulare County has had enough of active shooters taking people's lives with no resistance. He's encouraging the citizens of his county to exercise their right to bear arms, and carry concealed with a permit in order to protect themselves and those around them. America's First Freedom reports: Sheriff Mike Boudreaux of Tulare County, Calif., recently he took to Twitter to make a statement in support of the Second Amendment. Sheriff Boudreaux tweeted: “I encourage all CCW holders in Tulare County to exercise your rights. Do so legally and only with a valid permit. Secure our … [Read more...]