Nics

Another Tragic Anniversary

Paul Helmke | Posted 04.29.2008 | Politics

Read More: Brady Law, Nics, Mental Health, South Bend, Police, Indiana, Gun Shows, Background Checks, Virginia Tech, Illegal Guns, Guns, Politics News
Paul Helmke

The one-year anniversary of a killing in South Bend, Indiana, by someone who never should have been allowed to purchase a firearm, illustrates many of the weaknesses in our gun laws.

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America Is Turning A Corner

Paul Helmke | Posted 01.08.2008 | Politics

Read More: Nics, President Bush, Illegal Guns, Guns, Politics News
Paul Helmke

Many of us in the gun violence prevention movement are excited about the year ahead. America is turning a corner on the gun issue, because the people ...

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A Victory For The Families Of Virginia Tech, And For Common-Sense Gun Control

Paul Helmke | Posted 12.21.2007 | Politics

Read More: National Instant Criminal Background Check System, Brady Law, Nics, President Bush, Virginia Tech, Politics News
Paul Helmke

Wednesday night, the U.S. Congress approved by "unanimous consent" a bill that CBS News called "the first major new gun control bill in more than a decade." The approval is a major victory for all who support common-sense gun laws.

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Col. Massengill's Common Sense

Paul Helmke | Posted 11.15.2007 | Politics

Read More: Nics, Law Enforcement, Police, Massengill, Virginia Tech, Illegal Guns, Charles Schumer, Guns, John Warner, Politics News
Paul Helmke

Another prominent member of the nation's law enforcement community has spoken out for common-sense gun laws. Col. Gerald Massengill, now retired as a ...

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Virginia Tech Families Say To Congress: "Pass This Bill. Send It To The President's Desk."

Paul Helmke | Posted 10.16.2007 | Politics

Read More: Nics, Schumer, Mccarthy, Background Checks, Gun, Virginia Tech, Politics News
Paul Helmke

Had the NICS background check system had complete information, the shooter would have been denied the approval to purchase those guns.

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Reading, Writing, Arithmetic... and Lockdowns.

Paul Helmke | Posted 10.04.2007 | Home

Read More: Guns in Schools, Gun Laws, Guns on Campus, Gun Control, Nics, Coburn, Home News
Paul Helmke

What are we going to do about guns in our schools? Over the last week and a half, there have been numerous reports about school "lockdowns" after a gu...

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