During the July 10 airing of Face the Nation, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings (D) criticized the state of Texas’s open carry laws.
Author: AWR Hawkins
Hillary Clinton on Dallas Police Ambush: Need Police Reforms, Gun Control
On Friday presumptive Democrat presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton responded to the Dallas Police ambush by pushing reforms for police departments and more gun control.
Obama Criticizes Texas Open Carry Laws, Ties Police Safety to Gun Control
On July 9 Obama criticized Texas open carry laws, contending that police safety rests on gun control.
Police Find Bomb-Making Material, Ballistic Vests In Dallas Gunman’s Home
During a search of Dallas gunman Micah Johnson’s home, police and federal agents discovered ammunition, ballistic vests and bomb-making materials.
Man Arrested for Allegedly Shooting at Police Officer in Georgia
A suspect has been arrested after allegedly opening fire on a Roswell, Georgia, police officer early Friday morning.
Congressional Black Caucus: Dallas Proves that ‘an AR-15 Does Not Discriminate,’ Calls for More Gun Control
On July 8 the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) held a press conference in which they criticized police for officer-involved shootings of black men and used the attack on Dallas Police officers to call for more gun control.
Obama Signals More Gun Control After Dallas Attack
On Friday, President Obama said he was “horrified” by the killing of Dallas Police officers during the July 7 Black Lives Matter rally and signaled a push for more gun control will be forthcoming.
Dallas Police Chief: Sniper a ‘Coward’ Focused on ‘Killing White Officers’
During a 7:50 a.m. press conference, Dallas Police Chief David Brown described a July 7 sniper as a “coward” who was focused on “killing white officers.”
The Atlantic: 2nd Amendment Protections Don’t Apply to Black Citizens
On July 7, The Atlantic looked at officer-involved shootings that took the lives of two armed black men, Alton Sterling (Baton Rouge) and Philando Castile (Minneapolis).
WATCH: Short Film ‘Praesidium’ Highlights Danger Of Gun-Free Zones
Gun Owners of America has teamed up with production company Reel Clef to release the short film Praesidium, a film that powerfully highlights the dangers of gun-free zones and the need for armed self-defense.