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A Look At President Obama's Gun Control Measures

Associated Press — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:08:47 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — Proposals for curbing gun violence announced Wednesday by President Barack Obama: [button href="http://k2radio.com/now-is-the-time-president-barack-obamas-gun-control-plan-complete/" title="Read President Obama's Complete Gun Control Plan" align="center"] NEEDS CONGRESSIONAL ACTION: — Requiring background checks on all gun sales. The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence says 40 percent of gun sales are conducted with no criminal background check, [...]

Norwich, N.Y., Gun Shop Posts Sign Banning Obama Supporters (UPDATED)

Daniel J. Cassavaugh — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:21:14 +0000

Update: We interviewed the store's owner. His comments appear below.

Heading Due North, a gun and sporting-goods store in Norwich, New York, posted two photos to its Facebook page of signs in front of the store criticizing anyone who voted for President Barack Obama or New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The store is owned and operated by David Francis, who also signed a letter posted on the storefront window.

The sidewalk sign reads: "IF YOU VOTED FOR OBAMA OR CUOMO U ARE NOT WELCOME HERE."

2 Pounds Of Pot And Stolen Gun Found In Traffic Stop North Of Fort Collins On I25

Gailen Sprague — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:13:18 +0000

By now we have all heard about Colorado’s Amendment 64 being passed late last year, allowing Colorado residents to have small amounts of marijuana legally. Small amounts…Nearly two pounds of marijuana and a stolen gun were recovered during a traffic stop on Interstate 25 north of Fort Collins early Tuesday morning. [...]

National Gun Appreciation Day Seeks National Attention

Ian Delap — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:12:58 +0000

A coalition of conservative and gun rights groups are launching a celebratory occasion aimed at the love of guns and right to bear arms. National Gun Appreciation Day is loaded, cocked, and ready to fire off Jan.19th 2013 at gun stores, gun ranges, and gun shows all over the country.

Should Parents Be Blamed For Their Child's Actions? [POLL,OPINION]

Brian Scott — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:59:58 +0000

I noticed on Facebook today following the story about a student in police custody for taking a handgun to school, that a number of people are quick to blame the parents in this situation.

I know that it was a different time, but when i was growing up i had my own guns from the time that i was 12 yea

Coroner Reports Ronnie Montrose Death Was Suicide

Jon Michaels — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:06:39 +0000

The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting the death of Ronnie Montrose has been ruled a suicide. The San Mateo County corner's office revealed Montrose took his own life with a gun at his residence in California.