PA Bill Number: HB829
Title: In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions;
Description: An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions;
Last Action: Signed in House
Last Action Date: Jul 3, 2024
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Citing PTSD, Illinois women sue state for more gun control :: 10/05/2018
Arguing that exposure to gun violence violates civil rights and disabilities law, three Chicago women filed a class action lawsuit against the state of Illinois. The women — Demetria Powell, Tanya Reese, and Tywanna Patrick — filed suit in federal court on Wednesday naming various state agencies and Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner as plaintiffs.
Does Kavanaugh Mess Spell Disaster For Gun Grabbing Candidates? :: 10/04/2018
There are few people I would want to be less than Brett Kavanaugh right now. He’s been peppered with the most unsupported allegations possible for some of the most horrendous crimes known to man. His reputation is ruined. His good name, smeared.
Imagined Security Versus Real Safety :: 10/04/2018
Every firearms instructor has heard this before. ‘I’d get a gun except I don’t want the government to know that I have it. I’d carry the gun, but I don’t want to get my permit and be on a government list.’ Let’s give people with this attitude the benefit of doubt. Are they safer being armed or unarmed?
PA Governor promises to 'immediately sign' new gun control bill :: 10/04/2018
Pennsylvania’s Democratic governor pledged this week to sign a pending state law increasing the mandatory surrender of guns in some domestic situations.
Bloomberg donating $20 million to help turn the Senate blue :: 10/03/2018
Billionaire philanthropist and gun control advocate Michael Bloomberg announced this week he is funding a move to switch the polarity of the U.S. Senate from Republican to Democrat.
Republican seeks to prohibit federal contracts to banks that cut off gunmakers :: 10/03/2018
Sen. John Kennedy R-La., introduced legislation Tuesday to prohibit federal contracts with banks that end business with other lawful businesses over social policy.
Arming Teachers A Better Option Than Teaching Kids To Throw Things :: 10/02/2018
As school has been officially underway for a while, it’s now time for parents to try and use anything their kids parrot from school into a deeper political point. Sometimes, it’s just the parent tweeting their child’s opinion as if it’s the Wisdom of Solomon. Other times, a writer may use the kids and their comments in a different, more believable way.
The Creeping Death of the Second Amendment :: 10/02/2018
For those who might take CA Governor Jerry Brown vetoing bills that would grant illegal immigrants rights over citizens as a sign that some good sense is returning to the Golden State, think again. Governor Moonbeam recently signed a handful of gun control bills, firing yet another salvo into the already dying Second Amendment. Sadly, he’s not alone.
The Social Network - We Ignore It At Our Peril :: 10/02/2018
Moms Demand Action held a meeting at a church recently with a local politician, a state rep and a police chief. They were there to advance ways they can work in concert to enact new citizen disarmament laws. The media was there and covered the event in detail, complete with a photo showing two smirking “Moms” in their hunter orange shirts.
Anniversary Of Las Vegas Shooting Sparks Op-Ed Opposing Gun Control :: 10/01/2018
A year ago today, the deadliest mass shooting in American history took place. The Las Vegas massacre was an abomination by any measure you want to use, and the killer’s motives are still uncertain.
Blue states, gun control groups pile on to overturn open carry legal win :: 10/01/2018
A coalition of states and anti-gun organizations are working together to have pro-gun victory overturned and retried by the court.
No, The U.S. Isn't The 15th Most Dangerous Place To Live :: 10/01/2018
A report came out recently that appears to say that the United States is the 15th most dangerous country in the world.
Pro-gun rally at Kent State brings big police response after protestors turn up (VIDEOS) :: 10/01/2018
An open carry event at an Ohio college on Saturday sparked protestors and resulted in four arrests for disorderly conduct.
California governor signs bill to raise age requirement to 21 for purchase of rifles, shotguns :: 09/29/2018
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a slew of gun control measures Friday, including one that raises the age requirement to purchase rifles and shotguns.
Duke University Op-Ed Argues Gun Control Not Possible :: 09/29/2018
I tend to read a fair number of op-eds in the course of my day. Most are the typical talking points with little new worth discussing. This is especially true with publications tied to colleges and universities, even the unofficial ones.
In a Blow to Media Gun Narrative, Homicides Down in 2017 :: 09/29/2018
The FBI released new homicide data this week, and at the nationwide level, the 2017 homicide rate fell slightly, dropping to 5.3 homicides per 100,000 from 2016's rate of 5.4.
It's not just Chicago. Murder clearance rate is a 'national disaster' :: 09/29/2018
An earthquake-spawned tsunami swept away buildings and killed at least several hundred people on the central Indonesian island of Sulawesi, dumping victims across a devastated landscape that rescuers were struggling to reach Saturday.(Sept. 29)AP
Are Light Sentences Part Of The Problem With 'Gun Crime'? :: 09/28/2018
We all know the media tends to lean leftward. It’s clear as day, especially when it comes to guns. The editorial pages–not the op-eds where pro-gun individuals may occasionally write–tell us this on a regular basis when they use phrases like “sensible gun reform.” The idea is to set the stage by implying anyone who disagrees is, by definition, insensible.
Bloomberg to spend $100 million in effort to flip the House :: 09/28/2018
Mike Bloomberg is digging deeper into his vast fortune and will spend $100 million to try to flip the House to Democratic control in the midterm elections, according to a report Thursday.
Pennsylvania House approves bill upping regs on mandatory gun surrenders :: 09/28/2018
Lawmakers this week passed a measure decried by gun rights advocates that requires those subject to a protective order to turn in their guns within 24 hours.
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