South Carolina Senate Passes Bill That Allows Concealed Guns in Bars
Still needs approval from the House
Still needs approval from the House
Not such monolithic support for stripping self-defense rights, after all
He's energizing gun rights supporters and weakening Democrats in competitive seats
The NRA focuses on states where governors have presidential aspirations
Accusing senators of cowardice
But it's the pro-gun side that depends on money, liberals argue
Gun control bill didn't make it out of the Senate
Belief that gun ownership makes you safer has steadily risen for years
Or rather, the failure to get the "facts" out
Passed in New York in the wake of the Newtown massacre
Keeps bringing up outdated, decades old background check numbers
While using the victims as props again
Still involves government permission and bureaucracy
Fascinating record of official stupidity
Economic issues are what many think are important
Also launches $500,000 internet ad buy
Vote scheduled for today
Would a broader screening requirement for gun buyers reduce violent crime?
Trying to push compromise through
Offer Maine as a haven for gun rights
There's no guarantee new regulations will prevent another tragedy.
Traditionally, registration has a very low compliance rate
Good luck enforcing that, buddy
Says Japan, which has strict gun control, is safer
Bill says such Second Amendment violations aren't law at all
How arguments shielding the Gosnell trial from use in the debate about reproductive rights work just as well for gun rights