Binghamton’s Mayor Calls for Tighter Gun Control Laws

Binghamton’s Mayor Calls for Tighter Gun Control Laws – In the wake of the tragedy in Connecticut, Binghamton Mayor Matt Ryan has joined more than 750 mayors across the nation signing a petition to be sent to the White House, calling for what he...

The Sandy Hook Effect: Gun Sales Rise as Stocks Fall

The Sandy Hook Effect: Gun Sales Rise as Stocks Fall – As lawmakers across the U.S. debate the possibility of new gun control laws in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting, weapon sales in parts of the country appear to be on the rise.

Women, girls taking up guns, shooting in higher numbers

Women, girls taking up guns, shooting in higher numbers – here are pink guns. Pink ear protection. Pink shell pouches. For your car, don’t miss the pink “Pistol Packing Princess” sticker. And if you want to pack heat while lunching at your...

Parent company of Remington Arms to be sold

Parent company of Remington Arms to be sold – In an effort to protect their clients’ interests, an investor in Freedom Group — which is the parent company of Remington Arms in Ilion — has decided to sell its investments, according to a statement released by...

Gun show now issue

Gun show now issue – Tuesday’s City Council meeting opened with a moment of silence for the shooting victims of Newtown, Conn.  But speakers later addressed gun violence and called for banning the sales of semiautomatic weapons from gun shows held in...