Assault Weapons

We Win, They Lose. Now, Let's Get To Work

Paul Helmke | Posted 11.18.2008 | Politics

Read More: Mark Udall, House of Representatives, Ted Stevens, John McCain, Assault Weapons, Al Franken, Senate Races, 2008 Election, Nra, Guns, Illegal Guns, Barack Obama, Ak-47, Gordon Smith, John Sununu, Senate, National Rifle Association, Mark Begich, Tom Udall, Norm Coleman, Obama Transition, Jeanne Shaheen, Jeff Merkley, Jim Martin, Saxby Chambliss, Election 2008, Elizabeth Dole, Kay Hagan, Bob Schaffer, Politics News
Paul Helmke

Candidates endorsed or "A" rated by he NRA suffered losses in every region of the nation, up and down the ballot, losing not only the White House, but also at least six crucial races for the U.S. Senate.

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Easy Access To Assault Weapons? Obama Says 'No,' McCain Says 'Yes'

Paul Helmke | Posted 10.15.2008 | Politics

Read More: John McCain, Law Enforcement, Police, Assault Weapons, Last Presidential Debate, Third Presidential Debate, Presidential Debates, Presidential Debate, Nra, Barack Obama, Guns, Illegal Guns, Virginia, National Rifle Association, Pennsylvania, Ak-47, Florida, Politics News
Paul Helmke

Last week, the Brady Center released its report on the impact of military-style semi-automatic assault weapons on American families and law enforcemen...

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Palin vs. Biden: For And Against Assault Weapons

Paul Helmke | Posted 10.02.2008 | Politics

Read More: Vp Debate, Law Enforcement, Vice Presidential Debate, Police, Assault Weapons, Sarah Palin, Election 2008, Joe Biden, 2008 Election, Guns, 2008 Presidential Election, Politics News
Paul Helmke

When Charlie Gibson asked Gov. Sarah Palin last month whether she agreed with 70% of the American people who support a ban on semi-automatic assault weapons, she replied, "I do not."

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Bring the Assault Weapons Ban Back Into Presidential Politics

Dan Brown | Posted 09.05.2008 | Politics

Read More: Second Amendment, Bukhari Washington, National Rifle Association, Cory Booker, Samuel G. Freedman, Newark, Assault Weapons, Christ the King, New York Times, Gun Control, AK-47, Aids, Barack Obama, Politics News
Dan Brown

Tonight, Barack Obama is attending a fundraiser in Newark, New Jersey. I truly hope he uses this opportunity to speak about Bukhari Washington and the...

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5 Questions On Common Sense Gun Laws For Gov. Sarah Palin

Paul Helmke | Posted 09.03.2008 | Home

Read More: Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, Senator McCain, National Rifle Association, Assault Weapons, 2008 Presidential Race, Sarah Palin, 2008 Presidential Campaign, Election 2008, Nra, 2008 Election, Illegal Guns, John McCain, Guns, Nra Spygate, Home News
Paul Helmke

The nation's media have been feverishly pursuing stories about Alaska's Governor, Sarah Palin. Among other topics, they've been asking about her child...

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Memorial Day: Remembering All Who Protect And Serve

Paul Helmke | Posted 05.23.2008 | Politics

Read More: Texas, Law Enforcement, George H.W. Bush, Memorial Day, Police, Assault Weapons, Indiana, Washington DC, Dallas, Politics News
Paul Helmke

If you have yet to visit the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, I encourage you make it part of your plans on your next trip to Washington, D.C.

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We Can Do Something About Gun Violence In America

Paul Helmke | Posted 02.21.2008 | Politics

Read More: Gun Violence, Gun Control, Illegal Guns, Guns, Shooting Northern Illinois University, Shootings, Assault Weapons, Federal Assault Weapons Ban, School Shootings, Virginia Tech, Politics News
Paul Helmke

At a time when we confront six separate multiple murders across the country in just the first two weeks of February, the nation is faced with a critical choice.

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Message To Candidates For President: Take A Real Stand Against Gun Violence

Paul Helmke | Posted 12.17.2007 | Politics

Read More: Republican Presidential Candidate, Democratic Presidential Candidate, 2008 Election, Terrorism, Assault Weapons, Illegal Guns, Guns, Gun Violence, 2008 Election and Guns, Politics News
Paul Helmke

I challenge the candidates to work for a ban on military-style assault weapons. Why do we allow weapons of war on our streets which make it easier to kill more people, more quickly?

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Should The Public Be Able To Get The Types Of Guns We Use In Iraq?

Paul Helmke | Posted 12.14.2007 | Politics

Read More: Omaha Mall Shooting, Colorado Church Shooting, Police, Guns, Assault Weapons, 2008 Presidential Race, 2008 Election, Politics News
Paul Helmke

There is no legitimate reason the public should have access to military-style assault weapons.

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How Many More?

Paul Helmke | Posted 12.06.2007 | Politics

Read More: Guns, Assault Weapons, Mass Shootings, Brady Campaign, School Shooting, Omaha Nebraska Shooting, Omaha Gunman, Gun Control, Omaha Mall Shooting, Virginia Tech, Politics News
Paul Helmke

"A deranged gunman attacked a throng of unsuspecting people yesterday, killing some, wounding others." Sound familiar? It should. It seems to happen about every two or three months in America.

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Where's The Humor Again?

Paul Helmke | Posted 11.29.2007 | Politics

Read More: Youtube, Gu Control, 2008 Election, Republican Presidential Candidates, Guns, Assault Weapons, Brady Campaign, NICS Improvement Act, Politics News
Paul Helmke

If yesterday was typical, 32 more people were murdered by guns. Will you support other common-sense legislation to strengthen our tragically weak gun laws?

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"U.S. Guns Behind Cartel Killings in Mexico"

Paul Helmke | Posted 11.06.2007 | Politics

Read More: Gun Show Loophole, Gangs, Terrorism, Gun Shows, Assault Weapons, Illegal Guns, Guns, Politics News
Paul Helmke

That was the headline, two days before Halloween, when the Washington Post turned over an ugly rock too long ignored by our elected officials. Now, a ...

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