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Boehner won’t commit to gun-control votes
Boehner won’t commit to gun-control votes - Republican House Speaker John Boehner said on Thursday that he would take any recommendations from Vice President Joe Biden’s anti-gun violence commission “under advisement”—but stopped well short of committing to allow the...
State Dems propose closing gun loopholes
State Dems propose closing gun loopholes - A package of eight bills presented by Democratic lawmakers on Thursday afternoon at a rally at City Hall would close some of the loopholes in the state's assault weapons ban, while making gun ownership more burdensome.
Gallup: More Americans Favor School Officials Having Guns Than Weapon Ban
Gallup: More Americans Favor School Officials Having Guns Than Weapon Ban - A new poll released today by Gallup shows that Americans favor increased security and proactive mental health treatment over gun control. The national poll of a little over 1,000 adults...
I know the urge to arm yourself because that’s what I did
Senator Dianne Feinstein"... If someone was going to try and take me out I was going to take them with me ..."
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 terms better...
Cuomo working on new set of tougher gun laws following Newtown massacre
Cuomo working on new set of tougher gun laws following Newtown massacre - In the wake of the Connecticut shooting rampage, Gov. Cuomo and legislative leaders are quietly negotiating a package of tough new gun laws that they hope can be voted on within days, the Daily...
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 favorite tea room, a purse...
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 Cerberus...
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 the Saratoga...