In Montana, when the topic of firearm ownership arises I usually don't ask my friends or coworkers if they own a gun... I ask them if they've bought any new guns lately.
The Washington Post reports that The White House is planning to withdraw its nominee to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives after criticism from both Republicans and Democrats.
Amid allegations of exorbitant, improper spending by its CEO and a failed attempt to file for bankruptcy, the National Rifle Association (NRA) is on the search for a new location for its headquarters, and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, along with Secretary of State Ed Buchanan have sent the Virginia-based, purported non-profit organization a letter, inviting them to relocate to Wyoming.
Republicans wrote that they are disturbed a government agency would issue guidance that would tax and take away the ability of tens of millions of Americans, including disabled veterans, to enjoy constitutionally protected rights.
The suspect accused of opening fire inside a crowded Colorado supermarket was a 21-year-old man who purchased an assault weapon less than a week earlier.