President Joe Biden’s claims that there are no background checks at firearms sales at gun shows have drawn criticism, with fact-checking websites saying that it is false. Biden during a White House speech on Thursday asserted that a person could buy “whatever you want” at a gun show without a background check. “Most people don’t know…
Fact Check: Biden’s Claims About Background Checks at Gun Shows Are Misleading
Joe Biden: America’s Biggest Gun Salesmen
Commentary With his new—most likely unconstitutional— executive orders regarding weapons, Joe Biden is cementing his place as America’s leading gun salesman. Gun sales have been wildly up all year. He just pushed them to a new level. It’s almost as if he were marketing director for Smith & Wesson. (As America’s president he might have…
Biden Announces New Gun Control Actions, Says It’s a ‘Public Health Crisis’
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced several new gun control measures after two mass shootings last month, claiming that shootings are a “public health crisis.” “Gun violence in this country is an epidemic and it is an international embarrassment,” he added in a speech at the White House where he was joined by Vice President Kamala…
Biden Administration Announces Plans to Curb ‘Ghost Guns,’ Push ‘Red Flag’ Legislation
President Joe Biden’s administration is taking action to stop the proliferation of so-called ghost guns and push states to adopt “red flag” legislation, the White House announced late Wednesday. Biden is directing the Department of Justice to, within 30 days, issue a proposed rule aimed at curbing the spread of so-called ghost guns, or guns…
Biden Confirms He’ll Make Announcement on Gun Control This Week
President Joe Biden said he’ll make an announcement on his upcoming gun control plan on Friday, coming after reports that suggested he would sign an executive order on guns in the near future. When asked about reports saying he would take executive action soon, Biden responded in saying he would talk about his plan for…
22 States Join Lawsuit Urging Federal Court to Rule Against California’s Large-Capacity Gun Magazine Ban
A coalition of 22 states led by Republican attorneys general called on the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to rule against California’s attempt to ban magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. “California politicians are at it again, convinced that their agendas should override the Constitutional rights of the people,” said Arizona Attorney General…
FBI Gun Background Checks Soar to Record High in March Amid Gun Control Push
Background checks for firearms conducted by the FBI reached a new record high in March. Nearly 4.7 million checks were done across the month, smashing the previous record of 4.3 million set in January. The FBI numbers include background checks for firearms, permits, and other purposes related to guns. Adjusted numbers from the National Shooting Sports…
House Democrats Ask Biden to Take Executive Action on ‘Concealable Assault-Style Firearms’
A group of House Democrats has asked President Joe Biden to take executive action on “concealable assault-style firearms,” citing two mass shootings in Atlanta and Boulder, Colorado, last month. “Concealable assault-style firearms that fire rifle rounds pose an unreasonable threat to our communities and should be fully regulated under the National Firearms Act consistent with the…
Revamped Sheriff Training Involves More Real-World Dynamics
March 30, 2021
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The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) has revamped its qualifications course as it seeks to help deputies gain more real-world experience. “We wanted our training to be more current and contemporary by putting in place variables that people may come in contact with while they’re dealing with the public,” said Sheriff Don Barnes. “So, all these variables…
Court Rules ATF Cannot Classify Bump Stocks as Machine Guns
A federal court on Thursday ruled that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) cannot classify bump stocks as machine guns. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit further indicated that the federal ban on bump stocks, which are devices that can increase the rate of fire for semi-automatic weapons, is likely…
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