Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina says he would “welcome that debate” if ownership of so-called “assault weapons” were brought to the Senate floor, because he owns such a firearm and would use it to protect his home and neighborhood in the event of a natural disaster. Graham took some heat from his recent […]
Swalwell Declares War on MSR Owners, Suggests Jail for Non-Compliance
California Rep. Eric Swalwell, having joined a growing flock of Democrat presidential hopefuls, is attempting to set himself apart from the herd by declaring war on gun owners, specifically those who have semiautomatic modern sporting rifles (MSRs), with a plan that would require them to turn their guns in for money or face […]
Illinois Judge Blocks Gun Ban in Deerfield
An Illinois circuit court judge on Tuesday blocked enactment of a ban on so-called “assault weapons” in the Chicago suburb of Deerfield, Illinois literally hours before the ban was to take effect. The Second Amendment Foundation, Illinois State Rifle Association and a private citizen named Daniel Easterday had filed suit against the town immediately after […]