The City of Seattle on Monday afternoon confirmed what had long been suspected by Second Amendment advocates, that their so-called “gun violence tax” had pulled in far less than originally projected, a total of $103,766.22 for all of 2016. When the city council hastily adopted the gun tax two years ago, then-Council President Tim Burgess […]
‘Rampage’ Murders with Hammer in NY: No ‘Background Check’
What Fox News is describing as the “grisly” murders of three women in a suburban New York home over the weekend raises some uncomfortable facts for the gun prohibition lobbying groups that suggest tougher gun laws will prevent murders and mayhem. Thirty-four-year-old Bobby Vanderhall has been reportedly charged with murder in the slayings of his […]
Did the WA Supreme Court, Seattle Get Their Perspectives Crossed?
Buried on pages 13 and 14 of Thursday’s Washington State Supreme Court ruling that upheld the City of Seattle’s so-called “gun violence tax” are two statements from Justice Debra L. Stephens that might raise some eyebrows among those who have followed the gun tax court challenge in the state courts. On Page 13, Justice Stephens […]
WA Supremes Side With Seattle on ‘Gun Violence Tax’
The Washington State Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the authority of the City of Seattle to impose a so-called “gun violence tax” on the sale of firearms and ammunition within city limits. The tax had been challenged by the Second Amendment Foundation, National Rifle Association and National Shooting Sports Foundation, along with two local firearms […]
No Surprise Here: Suspected Cop Killer A Wanted Felon
The suspect in Sunday’s slaying of a Missouri police officer is in custody and Fox News is reporting what has become something of a non-surprise in terms of today’s crime news stories. Ian McCarthy, wanted in connection with the slaying of Officer Gary Michael, was “also wanted in New Hampshire, where a warrant was issued […]
Should Citizens Prove CCW ‘Need,’ Give Up Rights to Do Right?
Should law-abiding U.S. citizens be required to show a “good reason” to obtain a concealed carry permit or license, and should they also be willing to give up their Second Amendment rights in order to provide foster care or adopt a child? These are questions that may begin to haunt the courts, courtesy of the […]
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