Democrat lawmaker are already looking beyond universal background checks in hopes of pressuring Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) into banning “assault weapons” too.
Reps. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) and Jason Crow (D-CO) are pushing their House colleagues to pass a ban on “assault weapons” and “high capacity” magazines.
Democrat presidential hopeful Joe Biden used a New York Times op-ed to inaccurately claim the 1994-2004 “assault weapons” ban was successful.
During the August 11, airing of Fox News Sunday Kellyanne Conway suggested Republican objections to gun control are “reconcilable.”
On August 8, 2019, NRA executive vice president Wayne LaPierre issued a statement taking exception with the gun control push currently emanating from the White House and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) indicated an “assault weapons” ban and other gun controls would be “front and center” when the Senate reconvenes in September.
Dayton Police Chief Richard Biehl on Monday criticized the “unregulated” possession of firearms like the one used in the August 3, 2019, Dayton attack.
Both Bill and Hillary Clinton reacted to President Trump’s Monday morning remarks on the deadly shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, dismissing his push for mental health-based reform and calling for the ban of “assault weapons.”
Bernie Sanders pledged numerous new gun controls focused on gun sales and also made clear his intention to remove protections that spare gun makers from lawsuits.
Democrat presidential hopeful Kamala Harris is bemoaning what sees as President Trump’s lack of courage to push failed gun control policies.
Eric Swalwell dropped out of the Democrat presidential race after pushing nine gun controls that did not get him past zero percent support.
Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke renewed his call for banning the sale of AR-15s and other commonly-owned semiautomatic rifles during Wednesday night’s Democrat debate.
Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke pointed to the May 18, 2018, Santa Fe High School shooting as justification for an “assault weapons” ban.
Montana Gov. and Democrat presidential hopeful Steve Bullock says it is time to view guns as a “public health issue.”
Democrat Iowa caucus voters list three top priorities for 2020 presidential candidate: Gun control, abortion on demand, and climate change.
Democrat presidential hopeful Eric Swalwell reiterated his pledge to take AR-15s and similar rifles away from law-abiding citizens.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) is calling a special session of the state legislature for the purpose of securing a “bump stock” ban in response to the May 31, 2019, Virginia Beach handgun shooting.
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) reacted to the Virginia Beach handgun attack by referencing his support for “assault weapon” restrictions during the June 2, 2019, airing of Face the Nation.
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) claims the 1994 “assault weapons” ban prevented massacres but the Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice (NIJ) reported that the ban could not be credited with any reduction in crime.
The Montana Republican Party slammed Democrat Gov. Steve Bullock Tuesday for announcing his candidacy for president and sticiking Montana’s taxpayers with the bill.
Democrat presidential hopeful Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is making clear his proposed “assault weapons” ban would explicitly prohibit current possession of commonly owned semiautomatic rifles.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) criticized the idea of arming teachers and instead pushed more gun laws as the solution to attacks on schools.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) reiterated his “assault weapons” buyback push Sunday following the attack on the Congregation Chabad in Poway.
Eric Swalwell dug in Monday night and tweeting that there was no room for negotiating when it comes to his proposed “assault weapons” ban and buyback plan.
Democrat presidential hopeful Kamala Harris (D-CA) stipulated that she would first give Congress 100 days to act, and if they failed to pass new gun controls, she would do it unilaterally.
Democrat presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg used a question and answer session during an Iowa speech to claim numerous gun controls he supports are “completely compatible with the Second Amendment.”
Mayor Pete Buttigieg believes that an assault weapon ban should be “on the table” as part of the 2020 presidential campaign.
Democrat presidential hopeful Eric Swalwell used a tweet Tuesday to try to walk back his statement about jailing gun owners who refuse to comply with a future firearms ban.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) used a tweet Tuesday to suggest the April 16, 2007, handgun-based attack on Virginia Tech is reason for more gun control right now.
Although Democrats use mass shootings as a platform for more gun laws the ugly truth is such shootings will continue until we repeal laws that create the target-rich areas known as gun-free zones.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) announced his presidential bid on Monday night and in less than 48 hours has named seven gun controls he will push during his campaign.
During his April 9, 2019, town hall, 2020 presidential hopeful Eric Swalwell (D-CA) said that he thinks licensing and insurance requirements for gun owners are worthy pursuits.
Rep. Eric Swalwell made clear his belief that the U.S. should follow Australia and New Zealand’s lead on confiscatory gun controls.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) made clear his plan to ban and buyback 15 million “assault weapons” during an April 8 appearance on The Late Night Show with Stephen Colbert.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is pushing for a ban of “assault weapons” coupled with a buyback scheme.
New Zealand’s semiautomatic rifle ban provides crucial lessons to Americans about how a similar ban could be pushed and implemented here.
A study on state-level gun control laws in the U.S. shows that bans on “high-capacity” magazines and “assault weapons” do not lower homicide rates.
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) is asking his Senate colleagues to show “courage” by passing more gun control with a focus on background checks.
Lake County Circuit Court Judge Luis Berrones issued a permanent injunction Friday barring enforcement of Deerfield, Illinois’ “assault weapons” ban.
Socialist presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders reacted to the New Zealand gun ban by calling for similar ban in the U.S.
