Guns
Report: Pa. Handgun Sales Rise 171 Percent
Pennsylvania handgun sales have skyrocketed in the last decade, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. And it doesn’t appear to be because Pennsylvanians love hunting:
Court Weighs Challenge to NRA-Friendly Gun Law
Judges in Pittsburgh on Wednesday heard a challenge to a new state law that lets third-party groups like the NRA sue cities if their gun […]
When Murder Turns Us Into Monsters
Last week, I spent the majority of my time reporting on the murder of Jim Stuhlman, an unarmed 51-year-old man who was shot dead on […]
Clarke Wants ShotSpotter Tech for Philly
Council President Darrell Clarke wants to bring ShotSpotter technology to Philadelphia in an effort to reduce shootings and track shooters. The technology has been used […]
Gabby Giffords to Lobby for New Gun Laws in Jersey
Gabby Giffords, the former U.S. congresswoman who survived an assassination attempt despite traumatic head wounds, will be in New Jersey today to lobby for tougher […]
The Best Thing That Happened This Week: The NRA Lost Face
Do you have a gun? Do you think I have a gun? Most media reports would have you believe that ever since President Obama’s election, […]
You Can Own Guns Mayor Frank Rizzo Used to Own
Stephenson’s Auction, a Southampton based auction house, is currently selling numerous firearms and Nazi war memorabilia at auction. Also included in this collection? Three pistols […]
Jersey Man Gets More Than 60,000 Signatures on Petition for Chris Christie to Pardon Him on Gun Charge
New Jersey is well known to have some of the strictest gun laws in the United States. Get caught with a BB gun that you didn’t […]
Here’s the Lawsuit the NRA Just Filed Against Philadelphia
As promised, the National Rifle Association has filed suit against the City of Philadelphia for “for refusing to comply with a state law that prohibits […]
Gun Advocates Sue Harrisburg, Using New Law
A new law that allows third parties to sue Pennsylvania cities for having restrictive gun ordinances — even if they suffered no personal harm — has […]
Cops Find Gun in Fels High School Weight Room
Samuel Fels High School was placed on lockdown today after a report of a student with a gun was made. Multiple students were were questioned […]
AG Kane Won’t Defend Pa. Gun Law That Allows NRA Suits
Kathleen Kane has decided not to defend a recently passed gun law that allows lawsuits against municipalities that enact gun laws harsher than state laws. […]
State Poised to Strike Casino Firearms Ban
The State of Pennsylvania appears ready to strike down its longstanding casino firearms ban. Casinos would still be able to bar guns from their premises, […]
Officials Sue State Over New Gun Law
https://twitter.com/bwaxman/status/531850783416147968 A group of local, state, and federal officials today announced a challenge to the new Pennsylvania law that lets the NRA sue cities for […]