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Brooks wants to arm Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Washington, DC has one of the most restrictive gun laws in the entire country. That infringement on the civil liberties of the Capitol’s citizens very nearly resulted in the slaughter of two dozen GOP congressmen, including Alabama’s own Representatives Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) and Gary Palmer (R-Hoover).  Congressman Brooks was … Continued
June 22, 2017

Senate passes Gun Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, April 18, 2017, the Alabama Senate passed Senate Bill 24, which would allow Alabamians, who are lawfully allowed to possess a handgun to carry their weapon on them concealed without having to get a concealed carry permit (sometimes popularly called a “pistol permit) from their Sheriff’s Department. SB24 … Continued
April 20, 2017

Pro-Second Amendment Rights Bill passes out of committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, February 8, 2017, the House State Government Committee gave a favorable report to Senate Bill 2, sponsored by State Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City. SB2 prevents local governments from adding special taxes on guns and ammo. The Legislation would also prevent sheriffs from adding extra requirements to get … Continued
March 9, 2017

A sober choice is needed to replace Senator Sessions

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Currently, the most coveted prize in Alabama politics is to be chosen to replace Senator Jeff Sessions, upon his confirmation as US Attorney General. Governor Robert Bentley will choose the recipient. In all likelihood, Bentley’s choice wins reelection in 2018, he or (remotely) she would become the senior Senator … Continued
November 22, 2016

Hooper Says Clinton Would Remove Our Rights

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Trump Montgomery River Region Chair and former State Representative, Perry Hooper Jr, claimed that America’s freedoms are under attack from both, “Radical Islamic terrorists from abroad and those who would remove our rights like Hillary Clinton.” Chairman Hooper said when asked about the recent surge in terrorist’s attacks: “As … Continued
July 6, 2016

Rogers Says that Democrats Sit-in Was a Publicity Stunt

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 28, 2016, US Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks) called a failed sit-in by House Democrats to force the US House of Representatives to bring up gun control legislation a disruptive publicity stunt. Congressman Rogers said in a statement, “President Obama’s plan to defeat ISIS and protect our homeland … Continued
June 27, 2016

Sewell Joins Sit-In Protest Demanding House Vote on Gun Control Legislation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, June 22, 2016, US Representative Terri Sewell (D-Selma) joined a sit-in of Democratic Congress members in the U.S. House chamber to protest the House leadership’s unwillingness to bring gun control legislation to the floor of the House for a vote. Congresswoman Sewell said on social media, “Enough Is … Continued
June 23, 2016

Foundation For Moral Law Vows to Fight Anti-Gun Rights Ruling

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, June 10, the Montgomery based Foundation for Moral Law issued a statement sharply critical of a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Peruta versus San Diego County that upheld a California law which curtails the right to carry concealed firearms. Thursday’s 9 to 4 decision held that … Continued
June 16, 2016

Federal Court Says that Americans Have No Right to Carry Firearms

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 9, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) denounced a ruling by the federal appeals court ruling today effectively denying residents of San Diego County, California, the right of possession of a handgun for self-defense outside the home. Strange said, “The US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held … Continued
June 10, 2016

Strange Responds to Complaints that Local Governments Illegally are Restraining Gun Rights

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, June 3, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R)’s office reviewed complaints that have been levied against the cities of Moulton, Madison, Mountain Brook, and Hoover that the four cities may be illegally restricting citizens’ rights to keep and bear arms. In recent years, the Alabama Legislature has … Continued
June 3, 2016