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Georgia’s attorney general says Savannah overstepped in outlawing guns in unlocked cars

Georgia’s attorney general said Savannah city officials overstepped their authority by making it illegal to leave firearms in unlocked cars. Savannah’s mayor and city council said in April that local police statistics show more than 200 guns were reported stolen from unlocked vehicles last year, and the plan aims to make it harder for criminals […]

Tennessee House in Chaos After Passing Bill Allowing Teachers to Carry Guns

Protesters disrupted the Tennessee House of Representatives after it passed a controversial bill that would allow teachers to carry concealed handguns. The Tennessee General Assembly passed a bill Tuesday that would allow teachers and other staff in the state’s schools to: carry A handgun was hidden, according to new york times. If passed, the bill […]

Brady Campaign Falsely Claims Guns ‘Are Rarely Used Successfully in Self-Defense’

Claim: The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence says guns are “rarely used successfully in self-defense.” Verdict: False. According to an academic study by criminologist Gary Kleck of Florida State University, guns are used to protect life and property at least 760,000 times a year. Brady Campaign Web Page reveal Gun control groups say the […]

Tennessee Senate approves measure allowing K-12 teachers to carry concealed guns 

The Tennessee Senate on Tuesday approved a bill that would allow K-12 public school teachers and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus. SB1325 was approved 26-5 by state senators During the noisy floor vote, Associated Press According to reports, demonstrators opposing the bill could be heard shouting, “No more silence, no more gun violence,” […]