Tag Archives: The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

Scientific American: Socialism Stops Gun Deaths

It’s not very scientific and it sure ain’t American. But John Horgan at scientificamerican.com just up and goes for it in a rant entitled A modest proposal for curbing homicides: Socialism. Well, not at first. At first, the author admits that … Continue reading

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The Truth About The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

. . . The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence is dedicated to .  . .wait for it . . . preventing gun violence. To that end, the gun control group beats the drum for “common sense” gun regulations: rules … Continue reading

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“If someone’s not complying with what the government requires of somebody, that’s usually a sign that you can’t trust them to follow the rules with something like a gun”

So sayeth Paul Helmke. The President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence made the pro-Stalinist—I mean, pro-government remark whilst in support of proposed changes to the New York City police department’s concealed carry permitting process. This from a man who … Continue reading

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Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Reveals 2010 Political Endorsements

As an American, I respect your right to vote for whomever you please in the forthcoming midterm elections. If, however, you cherish your right to bear arms without “sensible” gun laws restricting that right, never mind the NRA’s realpolitik endorsements. … Continue reading

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Time for A New Assault Weapons Ban? Or AR-15s For Philly Cops?

As far as The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence is concerned, it’s always time for an assault weapons ban. Oops! Did I say assault weapons? I mean home defense guns. Of course, it’s hard to euphemize an AK-47 and … Continue reading

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Scarecrows and Gun Shows

In the wake of the McDonald ruling by the Supremes, anti-gun groups are (predictably) in a froth. Sadly for the rest of us, the McDonald ruling has left a whole lotta wiggle room regarding what is – and is not … Continue reading

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NRA versus Brady Campaign: Compare & Contrast

The NRA show just wrapped up this afternoon. It was a three-day event – a trade show/seminars/celebration of values. The average attendee spent a couple of hundred dollars to attend the show, including tickets for the two keynote events. If … Continue reading

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