Joe Biden Receives Letter From 7-Year-Old Who Thinks Guns Should Only Shoot Chocolate Bullets
Ol’ Uncle Joe wrote the second-grader back saying, “not only would our country be safer, it would be happier.”
Ol’ Uncle Joe wrote the second-grader back saying, “not only would our country be safer, it would be happier.”
I spent three days at the NRA Convention in Houston, Texas. Here’s what I learned.
Boss.
It’s good to be Governor of Texas.
Earlier this week, a 5-year-old from Kentucky shot and killed his 2-year-old sister by accident using a Crickett-brand rifle. As of Friday morning, Crickett’s website has disappeared.
A little boy in Kentucky was playing with a rifle made for children when it went off by accident. This is a heartbreaking story. (via kentucky.com)
“Nothing like waking up to a poll saying you’re the nation’s least popular senator,” the Arizona Republican deadpanned on Facebook recently.
She says it’s an “anti-violence” look.
Five people were shot to death at a Federal Way apartment complex late Sunday, KOMO news reports. There is no known motive, and police believe the gunman was killed at the scene.
Collins, Hagan, Landrieu and McCain to feel the love from Americans For Responsible Solutions.
“This legislation met [the] test,” Obama says. “Too many Senators failed theirs.”
Biden drops the optimism about a bill this week.
Carney’s not ready to throw in the towel.
With time running out for a deal, proponents hope extra time granted by attack will tilt the scales in their favor.
Francine Wheeler will take Obama’s place and push for action on gun violence
A pointed rejection of the NRA in Colorado.
A fresh approach after school leaders balked.
Meet the “UNRA.”
A day after Karl Rove warned Obama’s gun laws will lead to a national registry of gun owners, the White House says that’s baloney.
On March 24, 1998, two children shot up a middle school near Jonesboro, Arkansas, killing five, wounding ten, and setting the benchmark for a horrifying trend in America. This is the story of how the close-knit rural community healed — and didn’t — and what places like Newtown can learn from its example.
Gun control groups, White House prepare to step up the fight with legislation on the table
Democrat Governor John Hickenlooper is also planning to sign a bill reviving user fees for gun purchasers needing background checks, Associated Press reports. Colorado charged $10 background-check fees more than a decade ago, but the fees were dropped.
Recommends a big sign that says “Pro gun? Go Vote.”
Do you feel happy, punk? Well, do ya? (via imgur.com)
“No more blaming God for what only we can change,” says one.
Bacon? Check. My Little Ponies? Check. Dentures? Present.
An unconventional prize at the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation reception.
Yes, you read that correctly.
“At 7:22 p.m. today Coastal Carolina University Campus Police received a call reporting a shooting at the University Place residence hall at Coastal Carolina University.”
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