Legislative
Steelers LB James Harrison Blames Jovan Belcher, Not Guns
When it comes to the subject of the NFL’s gun culture in light of Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher’s murder-suicide, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison is a go-to gun authority. He’s been a collector with as many as 20 guns since becoming “fascinated” by them after his grandfather taught him about guns when he…
Read MoreChange On Veterans’ Gun Rights Lights Fire
A major defense-spending bill hit an unexpected bump on its journey through the U.S. Senate over an amendment on veterans’ gun rights, which devolved into a heated floor debate and foreshadows a potential battle over Democrats’ vows to tweak the filibuster rules in the clubby, traditionally collegial body. Sen. Tom Coburn, Oklahoma Republican, wants veterans…
Read MoreJovan Belcher’s Teammates On Kansas City Chiefs Refuse To Blame Guns For Horrifying Murder-Suicide
Jovan Belcher’s grieving teammates on the Kansas City Chiefs refused to blame guns for his horrifying murder-suicide. “If you have daughters, you should (have a gun),†Chiefs defensive lineman Shaun Smith said Monday. “You have to protect yourself. You work so hard to get to where you at, I’ll be damned if I’ll just let…
Read MoreNew Legislative Push For Open Carry Gun Law In Texas Stirs Emotions
A sophomore Texarkana state representative caused a stir this week when he announced he would once again push for an open carry gun law when the legislative session convenes in January. Rep. George Lavender hopes to spearhead legislation that would allow residents who have been approved for concealed-weapon carrying to carry holstered pistols in the…
Read MoreRep. Lavender to introduce open carry bill
This legislative session we could see a bill for “open carry”. State Representative George Lavender is currently writing the bill. “Essentially what the bill would do is give us license to carry instead of concealed carry. You can carry openly or concealed whichever you prefer but you still have to have a license,” said Lavender.…
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