Tag: Gun Control

In 2012, Obama suggested that school shootings had become "endless" and perhaps were becoming "routine." (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci, File)

Official innumeracy over school violence

Washington Examiner · May 6, 2016 4:03 am

The Obama administration is considering a new regulation that would require "identification markings" to be stamped into the main body of firearms silencers and mufflers. (iStock Photo)

ATF proposes new regulations for firearms silencers

Pete Kasperowicz · May 3, 2016 3:38 pm

Unintentional shootings by people under 18 years of age aren't accidents according to the Post's editorial board. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Washington Post: Gun lobby at fault for unintended shootings

Becket Adams · May 1, 2016 4:01 am

The Defense, Homeland Security and Justice departments issued a report Friday on advancing "smart-gun" technology that President Obama called for in January through an executive order. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Feds issue smart-gun report

Nicole Duran · April 29, 2016 8:26 pm

He then examined whether laws are consistent with the Bill of Rights, and said some revisions are needed. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli,file)

Huffington Post: Self-defense with a firearm is unjust

Becket Adams · April 29, 2016 8:23 pm

"Every 20 minutes, a wild African elephant is killed for its tusks," NRDC President Rhea Suh said. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy, File)

Energy and Environment

Elephant fight pits Big Green vs. Big Gun

John Siciliano · April 29, 2016 1:58 pm

Asked if they were unable to find a photo of the specific firearm mentioned by Anita Staver, Orlando Weekly told the Washington Examiner's media desk they went with the picture of her holding a rifle because it was, "just too good to pass up. (Photo courtesy of Anita Staver's Facebook)

Florida news group runs picture of a rifle for story about a pistol

Becket Adams · April 26, 2016 1:06 am

"With Justice Scalia on the bench, one of the few areas where the court actually had an inconsistent record relates to gun control," Chelsea Clinton said. (AP Photo)

Chelsea Clinton: Scalia’s death provides an opening for gun control

Gabby Morrongiello · April 22, 2016 6:20 pm

Chicago police say an officer shot and killed 16-year-old Pierre Loury during a chase after the teen turned and pointed a gun. (Erin Hooley /Chicago Tribune via AP)

National Security

Chicago shootings rise to levels last seen in the 1990s

Kelly Cohen · April 22, 2016 12:31 pm

Protesters hold up signs as Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign stop, Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Washington Secrets

NRA: Hillary threatens home self defense with new gun attack

Paul Bedard · April 21, 2016 10:11 pm

"You can talk about Wall Street, drug companies, insurance companies, big oil," Hillary Clinton said referring to her opponent Bernie Sanders, "but nobody is more powerful than the gun lobby." (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Clinton: Gun lobby more powerful than Wall Street, oil

Ariel Cohen · April 21, 2016 7:20 pm

Clinton gun ad features daughter of Sandy Hook victim

Kelly Cohen · April 20, 2016 6:27 pm