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We Hear You: Guns and How We Treat the Mentally Ill
Editor's note: Amy Swearer's commentaries on mental illness, gun control, and the anniversary of the Parkland shooting stirred responses from our audience. We lead off with some of them. Don't forget to write us at [email protected].—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: Amy Swearer hit the nail squarely on the head with her commentary article about the…Ken McIntyre -
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House Eyes Votes on 2 Gun Control Measures
The Democrat-controlled House is expected to vote this week on two gun control bills, one of which would subject gun sales by licensed dealers to federal review while the other would impose a universal background check on gun owners. Last week, the House Judiciary Committee passed both measures on a 23-15 vote along party lines….Joshua Q. Nelson -
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The US ‘Has the Most Mass Shootings’—and Other Bogus Gun Research
Last week, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., warned President Donald Trump that if he declared an “emergency” to build a wall, “think what a president with different values can present. … Why don’t you declare [the epidemic of gun violence in America] an emergency, Mr. President? I wish you would. … A Democratic president can…John Stossel -
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We Don’t Need a Sweeping Overhaul of Gun Laws
On Valentine’s Day one year ago, a young man with a gun left 17 dead at a high school in Parkland, Florida. Since then, as part of its School Safety Initiative, The Heritage Foundation has taken on the task of finding real solutions to the complex issue of firearm-related violence. That’s also why my colleague…Amy Swearer -
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A Year After Parkland Shooting, Gun Control Activists Still Misdiagnose the Problem
Any credible doctor will say that having the right diagnosis is important. If a patient receives the wrong diagnosis, he is almost certain to begin the wrong treatment. That can mean not just that the patient doesn’t get any better, but that the “treatment” actively harms him. Imagine, for example, starting chemotherapy for a broken…Amy Swearer -
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Republican Who Survived Shooting Says Democrats Wouldn’t Let Him Testify at Gun Control Hearing
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., said Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee blocked him from appearing at a hearing Wednesday on gun control to testify as the victim of the shooting during a congressional baseball practice two years ago. Historically, Scalise said, members of Congress normally are given the opportunity to testify before a…Joshua Q. Nelson -
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I Spoke With Gun Manufacturers From Across America. Their Optimism Is Waning.
Two years ago at the annual SHOT Show—the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show, run by the National Shooting Sports Foundation—Second Amendment supporters felt optimism that the first year of the Trump administration would bring good things to firearm makers, sellers, and users. This year, there was a lot less optimism. Not all the bad…Ted Bromund -
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Feinstein’s Scattershot Anti-Gun Bill Badly Misses the Mark
Democrats promised that if they retook control of the House, gun control would be a top priority. They have wasted little time in seeking to restrict the rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.; Chris Murphy, D-Conn.; and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the latest version of the so-called assault…Amy Swearer -
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Youngest Black Legislator in America’s Philosophy? God, Guns, and Babies
The West Virginia House of Delegates convened Wednesday with a record-setter in its midst—freshman Del. Caleb L. Hanna, who became the nation’s youngest black legislator following his election at age 19 in November 2018. “I always knew that I was not satisfied with the leadership I was getting within my own house district,” Hanna told…Evie Fordham -
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‘Boldly and Decisively’: Pelosi Promises Swift Action on ‘Commonsense’ Gun Control
Democrats will act “boldly” to bring “commonsense” gun control reforms to the table, Democratic House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said in a statement. “The new Democratic majority will act boldly and decisively to pass commonsense, life-saving background checks that are overwhelmingly supported by the American people,” Pelosi said, Politico reported Monday. With Pelosi’s support, Democrats coalesced to…Grace Carr -
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We Hear You: Conservatives and Liberals, Thoughts and Prayers, God and Guns
Editor's note: Florida resident Andrea Falce's email about the apparent prayer divide between conservatives and liberals stood out among recent missives. It leads this week's selection from the mailbag. Be sure to write us at [email protected] and include your name, town, and state.—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: Prayer is officially passe. Liberal media voices, comedians,…Ken McIntyre -
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Broad Gun Control Restrictions Are Not the Answer. Just Look at These Facts.
We all know the script by now: A mass public shooting occurs. Grief and anger ensue. Calls for stricter gun laws soon follow. Given how incredibly upsetting these crimes are, and how deeply they shake their communities—and the nation itself—such calls are perfectly understandable. If we’re truly serious, however, about reducing gun violence rates and…Amy Swearer -
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Washington Voters OK Sweeping Gun Control Measure Raising Age for Some Purchases
Washington voters approved a ballot initiative on Tuesday that will raise the age to purchase semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21 and impose a 10-day waiting period to purchase the firearms. According to the Seattle Times, Ballot Initiative 1639, or I-1639, passed with just over 60 percent of the vote at the time of reporting. The…Chuck Ross -
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How the Gun Made America Great
Author and columnist David Harsayni joined the Oct. 15 Daily Signal podcast to discuss his new book “First Freedom: A Ride Through America’s Enduring History with the Gun.” This is a lightly edited transcript of that interview. Rob Bluey: We’re here to talk about your book and America’s history with guns. What inspired you to write…Rob Bluey -
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Podcast: David Harsanyi on America’s Enduring History With the Gun
On today’s show we feature an interview with David Harsanyi, author of the new book “First Freedom: A Ride Through America’s Enduring History with the Gun.” Harsanyi is a senior editor at The Federalist and is a nationally syndicated columnist whose column appears weekly on The Daily Signal. Also on today’s show: Ken Starr, who served as…Rob Bluey -
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Judge Shoots Down California Ban on Handgun Ads in Gun Shops as ‘Paternalistic’
A federal judge has struck down a law banning handgun ads at gun shops as “unconstitutional on its face” and “highly paternalistic.” California officials had argued that they intended the ban to prevent advertisements from prompting state residents with “impulsive personality traits” to buy more guns, and thereby reduce the risk of “handgun suicide and…Troy Worden -
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How Louisiana Stood Up to the Anti-Gun Corporate Elite
The state of Louisiana recently held some members of the corporate social police accountable for discriminating against law-abiding Americans. By a vote of 7-6, the State Bond Commission excluded Citigroup and Bank of America from the running for a lucrative state contract. Our reason for doing so: these corporations had introduced bank policies that restrict…Jeff Landry -
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Why I Objected to a Bill That Would Ban 3D Gun Designs
Last Tuesday, President Donald Trump tweeted, “I am looking into 3-D Plastic Guns being sold to the public. Already spoke to NRA, doesn’t seem to make much sense!” The White House has not offered any clarification on what exactly Trump’s tweet meant, but if he is worried about plastic guns being sold to the public,…Sen. Mike Lee -
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The Scaremongering Over 3D Guns Has Little to Do With Reality
The newest bugaboo of the gun control crowd is the bloodcurdling “3D printer gun”—or, as anti-gun activist Alyssa Milano called it, “downloadable death.” Reporters at CNN now ask, “3D guns: Untraceable, undetectable and unstoppable?” Even President Donald Trump tweeted that he’s “looking into 3-D Plastic Guns being sold to the public. Already spoke to NRA,…David Harsanyi -