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It only took 14 hours to go from "this murderer was following the NRA's dangerous advice to shoot people for any infraction" to "this legal gun owner defended himself and is being railroaded because he's Black and Texas' gun laws only apply to white people"
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Half the replies: "Uh oh conservatives won't like this!"
The conservatives in the replies: "Nice"
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Everyone's favorite concealed carry progress GIF stopped being updated after Bruen and then the website that hosted it went down, so I made my own:
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Did... did you put the standard magazine half an inch into the gun so it would look like a scary extended one?
Pro Active policing by your Public Safety Team. A lawful car stop leads to the arrest of a suspended motorist which led to the recovery of this loaded firearm, high capacity magazine, and absurd amount of heroin from a violent offender in our community
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Biden literally nominated a lobbyist from your wife's gun control group for ATF Director
Kash Patel has no experience investigating violent crimes or anything that would put him on anyone’s short list for leading the ATF. Making him Acting Director is a gift to the gun lobby and bad for public safety.
Community note
Kash Patel does have experience prosecuting violent crimes. He had worked for the DOJ and oversaw the prosecution of terrorists affiliated with Al Qaeda and ISIS. defense.gov/About/Biograph
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"concealable like a pistol"
AR pistol braces turn pistols into short-barreled rifles—concealable like a pistol but with the firepower of a rifle.
But they're not regulated like short-barreled rifles, posing a dangerous public threat.
Tell the ATF to regulate pistol braces👇
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One year and three days after this, the governor of California signed a bill to ban Glocks
“I have a Glock, and I've had it for quite some time,” says VP Harris, addressing the surprise some people felt upon learning she’s a gun owner. “My background is in law enforcement. And so there you go.” cbsn.ws/3Ydrdn7
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Anti-gunners are currently having a meltdown over a picture of a toy gun and a replica of a flintlock pistol:
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BREAKING: Duncan v Becerra (9th Circuit): 9th Circuit rules that the ban on possession of magazines that hold more than ten rounds of ammunition violates the 2nd Amendment. dl.airtable.com/.attachments…
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Pro-gun people tonight: "I'm skeptical, but hopefully something good comes from this executive order next month"
Anti-gun groups tonight: "🚨TRUMP'S GETTING RID OF ALL GUN LAWS 🚨*
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Reporter "rattled" after firing AR-15 at Vermont's first indoor gun range: "It felt like a meteor had struck the earth in front of me. A deep shock wave coursed through my body, the recoil rippling through my arms and right shoulder with astounding power." sevendaysvt.com/vermont/shot…
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Palmetto State Armory: "All magazine orders placed from Washington State with Palmetto State Armory [will] ship out immediately and receive priority over all other orders."
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"quality of life violation"
While scanning the streets of Brooklyn, Public Safety officers stopped a person for a quality of life violation. During their stop, they discovered the individual possessed this loaded firearm & placed him under arrest, helping to keep the community safe.
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"Gun manufacturer Henry Repeating Arms says it is making a strategic move to relocate its operations out of New Jersey and into the Midwest, according to a statement released by the company." nj.com/hudson/2025/03/gun-ma…
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Glock bros in shambles as Judge VanDyke says his self-defense handgun is a P320
Judge VanDyke includes a video in his dissent that demonstrates how magazines work, with six judges joining a concurrence saying they are mad about him doing that: piped.video/DMC7Ntd4d4c
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(The shooter stole the guns from their parent who is a sheriff’s deputy, which is the type of person that Giffords is fine with exempting from all gun control)
What Florida doesn’t have: Universal background checks, assault weapon restrictions, large-capacity magazine bans.
What Florida does have: The latest school shooting in America.
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Wait so the president who loves implying that he'll use the military to annihilate rogue AR-15 owners isn't willing to shoot down an unmanned balloon?
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BREAKING: Florida Senate passes permitless concealed carry bill with 27-13 vote, sending it to the governor who has promised to sign it.
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BREAKING: Accuracy Firearms v. Pritzker (IL state court): Illinois judge says the state showed "blatant disregard for Constitutional Law" when it passed the "assault weapon" and magazine ban, grants temporary restraining order as to the 866 plaintiffs. bloximages.newyork1.vip.town…
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United States v. Ervin (M.D. FL, CRS Firearms): Supplement to motion to dismiss & to declare unconstitutional the National Firearms Act of 1934
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Everytown is really, REALLY mad that Ruger bought Anderson smokinggun.org/ruger-buys-an…
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"Using an AR-15 will destroy the deer" they comment in response to a picture of a clearly-not-destroyed deer
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Bill introduced in Illinois that would make legislators who introduce gun bills prove that they have basic knowledge about guns: ilga.gov/legislation/billsta…
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NEW: Florida House subcommittee passes constitutional/permitless/political/wild west pimp style carry bill with 9-5 vote
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r/liberalgunowners: "I need to buy more guns and ammo before the ballot measure to tax guns and ammo that I voted for takes effect"
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BREAKING: Barnett v. Raoul (S.D. IL): Judge issues preliminary injunction against IL assault weapon and magazine bans, saying "it does not appear that the legislature considered an individual's right under the Second Amendment nor Supreme Court precedent." michellawyers.com/wp-content…
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Redditor goes to Brooklyn gun buyback, finds that NYPD changed the rules upon realizing they've been bamboozled yet again
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BREAKING: Cargill v. Garland (5th Circuit): En banc Fifth Circuit strikes down the federal bump stock ban, saying it violates the Administrative Procedure Act. assets.nationbuilder.com/fir…
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BREAKING: Hirschfeld v. ATF (4th Circuit): Fourth Circuit strikes down federal law banning handgun sales to young adults, says it will "refuse to relegate either the Second Amendment or 18- to 20-year-olds to a second-class status." dl.airtable.com/.attachments…
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Don't sell yourself short; you should also include a picture of the stuff that was found nearby:
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Giffords: "The Trump administration has just effectively legalized machine guns" giffords.org/press-release/2…
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One of Illinois' examples of a gun it banned is a pistol that ceased production over 100 years ago after only 188 were made: forgottenweapons.com/15160/
Barnett v. Raoul (S.D. IL): In response to an order from the judge, Illinois submits images of all the guns, features, and magazines the state banned. storage.courtlistener.com/re…
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BREAKING: Fraser v. ATF (E.D. VA): Judge strikes down federal law banning FFL handgun sales to young adults, saying that doing otherwise "would impose limitations on the Second Amendment that do not exist with other constitutional guarantees." storage.courtlistener.com/re…
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The Washington "assault weapon" bill bans the "Barrett .50 cal M87"... which doesn't exist app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?B…
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Fun fact: Ryan has cosponsored bills that would have banned magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds, such as the 15-round magazines that come standard with the M9 he's shooting.
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Big win for the users of r/liberalgunowners, who will now be asking each other what guns they should buy before she tries to ban them
Decision Desk HQ projects Abigail Spanberger to win the Virginia Governor election.
#DecisionMade: 7:19 pm ET
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Mississippi Governor signs bill "provid[ing] that a firearm suppressor manufactured and remaining in the state of Mississippi is not subject to federal laws and regulations governing firearm suppressors": billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20…
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r/liberalgunowners' reaction to the VA election:
"She was probably lying about supporting gun bans"
"It's not a gun ban as long as a single gun is still legal to buy"
"It's not a gun ban if it only bans people from acquiring guns"
"The Republicans would have banned guns too"
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Judge VanDkye: "I'm going to take apart this common handgun and show you which parts it can technically still function without"
The other judges: "HOLD ON THERE YOU CAN'T JUST INTRODUCE STUFF THAT ONLY A SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT WOULD KNOW"
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The ATF said bump stocks weren't machine guns during the Obama admin because he was in the pocket of the NRA, then Trump told the ATF to ban them because he was in the pocket of the NRA, and finally the Supreme Court struck it down became they too were in the pocket of the NRA
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The president of your organization is literally the president of Everytown
You know The Trace is not a gun control org. We don't lobby. We don't tell readers to support laws. We don't publish our opinions. We are all journalists. None of us have ever worked in advocacy. Our backgrounds are easily searchable.
Why do you persist with this myth?
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California will fight this extremist, illogical, and incoherent ruling as we defend our life-saving measures that are proven to keep our communities safe.
ALT Blue graphic with white text reading: "GOVERNOR NEWSOM STATEMENT ON BENITEZ PROP 63 RULING" January 31, 2024 “The same fanatic judge who previously compared military-style assault weapons to Swiss Army Knives continues to undermine the credibility of his decisions. “Like clockwork, Judge Benitez has yet again put his personal politics and fealty for the gun lobby over the Constitution and common sense. “Guns — with bullets — are the number one killer of children in America. California will fight this extremist, illogical, and incoherent ruling as we defend our life-saving measures that are proven to keep our communities safe.”
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Whenever a politician who constantly criticizes the police introduces a gun control bill
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BREAKING: South Jersey truck driver Ed Durr, who ran for office because he was denied a may-issue carry permit, defeats New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney as NY Times calls race.
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Fifth Circuit reaffirms stay of OSHA vaccine mandate, says the agency may "take no steps to implement or enforce the Mandate until further court order." dl.airtable.com/.attachments…
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Ogle County, IL Sheriff: "...neither myself or my office will be checking to ensure that lawful gun owners register their weapons with the State, nor will we be arresting or housing individuals that have been charged solely with non-compliance of this Act."
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Going to be interesting to see California argue that the most popular handgun brand in the country isn't an "arm" under the Second Amendment because it's "dangerous and unusual" and "not commonly used for self-defense"
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Democrats control the state legislature in Maine, not Republicans
Republicans in Maine rejected a bill this year that would have required a waiting period for firearm purchases.
They seriously could not fathom waiting 72 hours to buy a gun.
Maine also does not…
- Ban assault weapons
- Require permits to carry a gun in public
- Require background checks on all gun sales
Our hearts are heavy tonight.
We need immediate action — we cannot sit around and wait for Congress.
We need to amend the Constitution to help prevent tragedies like this.
Community note
Newsom accused only Republicans, but Democrats have control of both Maine’s House and Senate. politico.com/news/2023/10/2
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BREAKING: Hardin v. ATF (6th Circuit): Sixth Circuit rules against federal bump stock ban, saying that "the rule of lenity that is applicable to criminal offenses requires us to rule in favor of Hardin." opn.ca6.uscourts.gov/opinion…
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He was killed by the people you want to put in charge of deciding who's allowed to own and carry guns
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Trump stacked the Supreme Court so it could overturn Trump's bump stock ban
Today, just two days after we marked 8 years since Pulse, the Trump stacked Supreme Court once again went against the American people and gutted gun safety measures. Bump stocks turn guns into automatic weapons—they have no place on our streets. (1)
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Palmetto State Armory: "Due to Measure 114, Oregon State Magazine Orders that are shipped by Palmetto State Armory will be prioritized for shipment."
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Ryan Busse becomes the second senior advisor from the gun control group Giffords to lose a statewide race the minute polls closed:
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Everytown: "[Kash] Patel's nomination is backed by gun rights extremist groups like Gun Owners of America"
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Anti-gunners: "Why do you legally carry a gun? What are you afraid of?"
Also anti-gunners: "We live in constant fear of being shot"
There is no freedom in a country where people live in constant fear of being shot.
But we have the power to change that by electing gun safety champions up and down the ballot.
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Giffords be like "please bro these people are totally pro-gun bro why won't you support gun control like them bro please"
Giffords says permitless carry is bad because lots of people got shot in John Wayne movies: giffords.org/blog/2023/03/im…
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BREAKING: Federal judge says gun stores in Massachusetts can reopen at noon on Saturday, 5/9.
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NEW: Smith & Wesson will move its "headquarters and significant portion of operations" to Maryville, Tennessee in 2023 "due to changing business climate for firearms manufacturing in Massachusetts": ir.smith-wesson.com/news-rel…
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