Gov. Ivey: The Trump administration gave us the best weapons against COVID-19
"In Alabama, my advice has been simple and consistent. If you can take the shot, roll up your sleeve and get one."
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Leeds man convicted on federal gun and ammunition charges
Tuesday, a federal jury convicted Christopher “Rudy” McNabb from Leeds of three firearm and ammunition related offenses. The jury verdict was announced by U.S. Attorney Jay E, Town and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Marcus Watson. The jury returned its guilty verdict against the 44-year-old McNabb after two … Continued
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See recent postsIt is the guns. It is the rhetoric.
It’s the video games. Or the mental health problems. Or the violent TV shows. Or maybe, even, it could be that the liberals have coddled these troubled minds too much. Yep, it’s definitely one of those things, or all of those things. But the two things it can never be are the weapons of war … Continued
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See recent postsConcealed-carry bill holstered for now
When it comes to regulating firearms, Alabama really doesn’t have much common sense. This week, there was a spark, albeit a small one, in the Senate Tourism Committee. The committee rejected a bill, sponsored by Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Tuscaloosa, that would have allowed residents to carry concealed weapons legally without a permit. This was a … Continued
DeVos: School districts can use federal money to arm administrators, teachers
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos says that she believes that school districts can use federal ESSA dollars to purchase weapons for teachers or school administrators. Sec. DeVos said that she believes that Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants under Title IV money of the ESSA law can be used for weapons; but that is … Continued
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See recent postsStrengthening our hand with Iran
President Trump recently announced he will withdraw the United States from the Iran Nuclear Agreement. From the very beginning, I said this was a flawed, weak deal that serves the interests of bad actors in Iran at the expense of our own. I support the Trump Administration’s efforts to ensure that we truly end Iran’s … Continued
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See recent postsThere’s a reason so much anger is being directed at the Parkland kids
The kids are right That’s what makes the current gun debate, led by the teenage survivors of the Parkland school shooting, so vitriolic. The kids are right. Everyone knows it. Including the people who are arguing on the other side, slinging insults and ducking any meaningful debate. I’d probably duck debates, though, after what happened … Continued
Sessions and Shelby Help Defeat Bill to Prevent Americans on Terror Watch List From Buying Guns
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, June 20, the US Senate narrowly rejected a Democratic gun control bill, which would have prevented persons on the government’s terrorist watch list from being able to purchase firearms. The bills had the necessary votes for passage, but failed to reach the 60 vote threshold necessary to … Continued
Palmer Opposes Iran Deal
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 8, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), spoke to the Republican Women of Trussville about America’s pending deal with Iran, and the State of the Nation. Congressman Palmer said that Secretary of State John Kerry, has the negotiating skills of Neville Chamberlain. For those of you too … Continued
Luther Strange Commended by NRA for His Strong Defense of Gun Rights
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, July 29, the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) commended Alabama Attorney General, Luther Strange (R) for upholding the Second Amendment rights of Alabamians. The AG determined that Alabama Department of Transportation officials had exceeded their authority, and broke State law, by banning guns … Continued