Data Review Contradicts Hickenlooper Claim on Colo. Gun-Check Law
A review of Colorado data on gun background checks contradicts recent claims by former Colorado governor and Democratic presidential hopeful John Hickenlooper.
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CNN Parkland Town Hall Receives Award for Helping ‘Advance the National Conversation on Gun Control’
The 2018 CNN gun town hall in Parkland, Florida, has won a Walter Cronkite award for best “National Network News Program” for helping to “advance the national conversation on gun control and violence.”
CDC Gun Injury Data Have Become Less Reliable
The gun-injury estimate released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week is less reliable than it has been over the last 15 years.
Dick’s to Remove Guns From 125 Stores this Year, More in Years to Come
Dick’s Sporting Goods said during an earnings call on Tuesday that it plans to remove firearms and ammunition from 125 of its stores in the coming year and will remove them from more stores over the next few years.
Massachusetts AG’s Attempt to Block Gun-Rights Suit Fails
On Friday, a federal judge denied Massachusetts attorney general Maura Healey’s (D.) request that a suit filed against her decision to unilaterally redefine “assault weapons” be stayed.
Report: California Saw Huge Increase in Gun Ownership Over Last Decade Despite Strict Gun Laws
Despite some of the nation’s toughest laws, the number of gun owners in California has more than doubled over the past ten years, according to new data released Friday by the state Department of Justice.
Backlog of Calif. Criminals with Guns Grows While AG Focuses on Trump Suits
California’s backlog of criminals illegally in possession of firearms has grown to a record level, a report released by Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Friday shows.
Colorado House Passes ‘Red Flag’ Gun Control Bill as Counties OK Second Amendment Sanctuary Measures
Colorado’s Democratic-controlled House on Monday approved a controversial “red flag” gun control bill that would allow courts to order the temporary seizure of firearms from individuals deemed to be a risk.
Oklahoma Becomes 15th Permitless Gun-Carry State
Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt (R.) signed a bill into law on Wednesday that eliminated permitting requirements for concealed gun carry inside the state.
Pelosi Threatens Moderate Democrats for Voting With GOP on Procedural Votes
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) told moderate Democrats during a closed-door meeting on Thursday to stop siding with Republicans on procedural votes, saying they could become a lower priority for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2020.
