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Kamala’s Big Glock Problem
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Last but not least, let’s talk about California’s arguably illegal handgun roster. In California, citizens can only purchase handguns that have been certified by the state, and the number is dwindling year by year.
Interestingly, many Glock pistols are not on that handgun roster so thereby illegal for California residents to own. Gen 3 Glocks and below were grandfathered in as they were sold before the law was passed. But Gen 4 and 5 cannot be sold in the state. If she bought her alleged Glock new since 2009, it’s probably illegal for normal citizens of California to own. Unless, or course, she bought a Gen 3 or earlier at a gun show! |
OH: Woman in Bay Village Confesses to Shooting Roommate in Self-Defense After Alleged Attack
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Further details emerged when FOX8 shared excerpts from the 911 call where the woman narrated her ordeal, "I just shot my roommate. He’s been attacking me all night," she reportedly told dispatchers, her voice likely tinged with fear and a survival instinct provoked by a night of terror, a dispatcher questioned her about the condition of the roommate which she was unsure of — having left in fear of further violence. The deceased man's identity has not been released as of the latest updates, and authorities have continued their investigation at the scene for many hours. Road closures were implemented around the area to aid in law enforcement efforts. |
KY: After controversy, Kyle Rittenhouse makes 90-second speech at Kentucky GOP fundraiser
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After online controversy and alleged death threats, gun rights activist Kyle Rittenhouse spoke to a GOP crowd in Northern Kentucky for about 90 seconds Wednesday night. Two people protested his visit at a nearby busy intersection.
Rittenhouse, who lives in Texas, spoke at a fundraiser for Republican state House candidate T.J. Roberts at Smokin’ This and That BBQ, a restaurant in the city of Florence, about 15 miles southwest of Cincinnati. The two became friends after meeting through their political activism. |
Jon Stewart Slams Elon Musk’s Trump Rally Appearance, Second Amendment Rhetoric: ‘Guns Don’t Protect Our Free Speech’
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Jon Stewart used his opening segment on Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show” to break down Elon Musk’s appearance at a Trump rally on Sunday in Butler, Pa. While the appearance was widely mocked online for Musk’s enthusiasm — he literally jumped around the stage — the content of his speech was focused on the First and Second Amendments.
“The other side wants to take away your freedom of speech,” Musk said. “You must have free speech in order to have democracy. That’s why it’s the First Amendment … The Second Amendment is there to ensure that we have the First Amendment. |
MI: Michigan Intruder Shot With a Crossbow During Break In
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Most homeowners possess some means of self-defense. Many have a gun, some wield baseball bats and most have a security system. One Michigan homeowner had a crossbow.
According to Fox 2 Detroit, two men, one 32-year-old and the other 41-year-old, attempted to break into a home on the 4500 Block of Huron in Frenchtown Township in Monroe County. The younger of the two was shot by one of the two residents with a crossbow. |
NV: Armed Criminal Demands Wallet And Cell Phone But Settles For Forever Nap
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911 calls rang out in the early morning hours of September 22nd reporting gunshots and a male seen lying on the ground in Henderson, Nevada, according to officials.
If you need yet another eye-rolling reference to provide the next easily led automaton who questions why you need a gun, here’s one more for the dumpster fire. Now, you never really know what anyone is up to taking a stroll at 4 AM on a Saturday, but Henderson is Las Vegas adjacent and we all know that city never sleeps. Not to mention, this is America, and I’ll take a walk whenever I feel like it. |
ME: Maine’s CD2 candidates highlight views on affordable housing, gun control in final debate
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For the third and final time, the candidates for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District took the debate stage Wednesday night. For the third time in a week, they spoke about their views on recurring topics, such as gun control and energy policy. The debate also touched on addressing Maine’s affordable housing shortage.
Calling for less extremism and more balance in Washington, Republican state Rep. Austin Theriault — who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump before the June primary — said he is passionate about being able to serve Maine people. |
Why Kamala Harris is facing criticism for owning a Glock
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Harris’ revelation unleashed a wave of criticism from Second Amendment groups and conservative media, which accused her of hypocrisy given her long-standing support for measures that would restrict people from purchasing certain types of weapons. They also questioned how she originally bought the handgun given California’s strict gun-purchasing requirements.
The Harris campaign did not specify where and when she bought the Glock, which model she owns or which storage devices she uses. Harris said last month that the gun is for self-defense and that “if somebody breaks into my house, they’re getting shot.” Harris’ current residence is guarded by armed Secret Service agents.
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PA: Where Do PA’s 2024 Candidates Stand on Guns?
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Pennsylvanians are sharply divided on the issue of guns and gun control. A Muhlenberg College survey reveals this split: 60 percent of Pennsylvanians favor tighter restrictions, while 40 percent do not. On one side, those who support restrictions cite the 2018 Tree of Life shooting, Trump’s assassination attempt and gun violence in Philadelphia. On the other side, opponents point to the state’s hunting culture and Second Amendment rights.
Gun control is a big deal for young voters. In 2018, 77 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds said that gun issues would impact their vote, and 64 percent think gun laws need to be stricter. |
Tim Walz is spreading misinformation about free speech. He's not fit for office.
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Gov. Walz was wrong. That’s not the test. It never was.
More than a century ago, it was one justice’s non-binding way of describing the “clear and present danger” test for speech that could be criminalized. The Supreme Court overturned that test in 1969, in Brandenburg vs. Ohio.
Walz’s distortion of the First Amendment was a direct reply to Vance’s call for "Democrats and Republicans to reject censorship. Let’s persuade one another. Let’s argue about ideas and then come together afterwards." The moderator had asked a question about Jan. 6.
During that same exchange, Walz, for the second time in two years, suggested that “hate speech” can be censored by government. He was wrong on that, too.
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Elon Musk is giving $47 to everyone who signs in support of the First and Second Amendments: Here's how
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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, is offering $47 to every registered voter who refers others to sign a petition supporting the First and Second Amendments. Musk's political action committee (PAC), Elon’s America, is leading this initiative to gather one million signatures from voters in crucial swing states. These states include Pennsylvania, Georgia, Nevada, Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin, and North Carolina. The deadline for participating is set for October 21.
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Third Circuit warms to gun ownership by nonviolent felons
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Patterson said there would be “startling consequences” for citizens’ individual rights if that notion were extended to nonviolent offenders.
“There would be nothing limiting that to the Second Amendment,” he said. “(If) they commit an offense analogous to a capital offense at the (nation’s) founding, then presumably, you could strip them of their First Amendment rights, their Fourth Amendment rights, and everything — for life. And, surely, that cannot be correct.”
Patterson also took aim at the government’s position that individuals who have committed a “serious offense” can be disarmed, instead drawing the line at offenders who have committed violent acts or threats. |
MT: Gianforte’s quiet, no-drama campaign for a second term as Governor
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Montana’s Republican Governor Greg Gianforte is running for his second term against a political first-timer, Democrat Ryan Busse, in an election that some think is already decided thanks to the state of Montana politics.
Gianforte’s campaign has adopted an aura of inevitability. According to recent polling from the AARP, Gianforte has a 16-point lead over Busse. Gianforte is spending roughly half of what Busse is on his campaign. He isn’t organizing big rallies or seeking out the press, and he only reluctantly agreed to debate Busse in mid-October after mail-in voting is already underway. |
FL: DeSantis Warns Looters: “You Don’t Know What’s Behind that Door in a Second Amendment State”
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Speaking at a briefing at the state’s Emergency Operations Center, the governor emphasized that Florida’s status as a “Second Amendment state” could mean dire consequences for anyone attempting to exploit the chaos.
“This is not going to be an opportunity for folks to take advantage of people,” DeSantis said. “If you think you’re going to go in and loot, you got another thing coming. Now, you go into somebody’s house after the storm passes, thinking that you’re going to be able to commit crimes, you’re going to get in really serious trouble. And quite frankly, you don’t know what’s behind that door in a Second Amendment state.” |
NV: In ghost gun debate, pro-gun groups protecting the criminals, not citizens
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For years, proponents of gun rights have clung to a familiar refrain: “The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.” But, as the Supreme Court takes up a challenge to the Biden administration’s regulations on ghost guns this week, it’s becoming increasingly clear that gun rights advocates, including manufacturers and pro-gun lobbying groups, are significantly more concerned about fighting on behalf of murderers and other violent criminals than about protecting ordinary citizens who desire little more than self-defense and sport shooting. We would even go so far as to say that the gun rights lobby has effectively become the legal arm of the very criminals, gangs and drug lords they claim to stand against. |
WY: Plan For Concealed Carry In Some Areas Of Wyoming Capitol Gets Green Light
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...people will be able to concealed carry firearms in some areas of the Wyoming Capitol under a draft rule passed Wednesday by the State Building Commission.
The rule was proposed by Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder and State Auditor Kristi Racines and would allow concealed carry of firearms in certain parts of the Wyoming Capitol complex. People now are not allowed to conceal carry firearms in any part of the Capitol.
The state’s top five elected officials who make up the SBC, Gov. Mark Gordon, Secretary of State Chuck Gray, Degenfelder, Racines and State Treasurer Curt Meier, unanimously approved the draft rule that allows unlimited concealed carry in parts of the capitol that the SBC has jurisdiction over. |
Harris/Biden White House & ATF Subpoenaed for Alleged Collusion with Anti-Gun Lobby
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In a bold move, the House Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), has issued subpoenas to both the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The subpoenas target the alleged collaboration between the Biden administration and gun control groups, centered around the high-profile lawsuit City of Chicago v. Glock.
The investigation focuses on claims that the White House pressured Glock to modify its pistols to make illegal modifications, such as auto sears that turn handguns into fully automatic weapons, more difficult. |
VA: Loudoun Co. schools taking unique step to help prevent guns in schools
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Loudoun County Public Schools will update its student handbook with information about parents’ legal obligation to safely secure guns, as part of a resolution the school board passed Tuesday night.
The Gun Safety Storage Resolution, which board members in the Northern Virginia district approved unanimously, comes in the aftermath of recent school shootings in Georgia and Maryland, plus a series of unsubstantiated threats to schools in Loudoun.
Those incidents, board member April Chandler said, have prompted community members to inquire about what more can be done to keep schools safe. |
Unexpected Trouble in the ‘Ghost Gun’ Case
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Three of the conservative justices might side with the ATF in a case that shouldn’t be close.
I confess: I expected yesterday’s Supreme Court argument in Garland v. VanDerStok to be a nonevent and didn’t tune in to listen live. As I noted in my Supreme Court preview and as Charlie explained in more detail, the case has the Biden administration defending a 2022 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regulation that tried to greatly expand the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA) in a novel and strained way — and that seemed to me likely to meet the same fate as the Trump-era ATF’s bump-stock ban that was struck down in June in Garland v. ... |
KY: Parents in Kentucky could be liable for kids’ misuse of guns under Republican lawmaker’s plan
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A northern Kentucky Republican will file a bill in the 2025 legislative session to hold parents and guardians civilly accountable for gun violence or misuse carried out by minor children in their care.
Rep. Kim Banta of Fort Mitchell, which is across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, thinks of the legislation as a “wake up call,” she told the Kentucky Lantern.
“I have constituents that … tell me their kids are literally afraid to go to school,” she said. “We just need to start kind of zeroing in on: if you’re under 18, your parents are responsible for your behavior.”
Under her bill, people who are hurt or threatened by a minor using a gun could sue the minor’s parents or guardians and be awarded monetary damages. |
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