A Houston man shot at a car because it didn’t immediately move forward at a stoplight; two bullets hit a 7-year-old girl sitting in the backseat.
Permitless carry went into effect in Texas in 2021; Texas has more road rage shootings than any other state. https://t.co/sXjTBwpt7i
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) July 12, 2023
Category: Gun love
Florida is not safe
#Florida man fires 30 AR-15 rounds at guy he thought was intruder but was actually his pool cleaner. Cleaner suffered minor injuries from shrapnel & flying glass. Sheriff says no charges will be filed b/c of idiotic Stand Your Ground law. https://t.co/EIGy5X0Nqb via @EmmaUber7
— Craig Pittman (@craigtimes) June 26, 2023
That’s right
Rep. Jim McGovern: "We heard a lot of words from the gentleman, and from other Republican who speak on these issues. But you know what we don't hear? Any empathy for the families who have lost loved ones to gun violence … all we hear about is, 'don't take away my toys.'" pic.twitter.com/W2WzfrSHeh
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 13, 2023
Responsible gun owners
"…millions have little or no training. Sizable numbers are ignorant of the law, careless with their weapons, have severe problems with anger and alcohol, and are regularly involved in violent or criminal activity." https://t.co/DR36FHVffC
— David Roberts (@drvolts) June 3, 2023
So sad. So avoidable.
💔MEMPHIS: “A family is mourning the loss of a 9yo girl after the child’s 7yo brother shot and killed his sister while playing with a gun on Mother’s Day… James Bowen Jr. (53) charged with negligent homicide, child neglect, felon in possession of a gun.” https://t.co/jRvu1CBhfg pic.twitter.com/1nORnmf8vc
— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) May 16, 2023
He didn’t mean to!
Texas State student shot, killed through wall while sleeping; convicted shooter receives 90 days sentence https://t.co/r4OtM5yzpF
— Zach D Roberts – Photojournalist (@zdroberts) May 9, 2023
Freedumb update
So this means people can carry guns into the statehouse, and to Republican press conferences?
Absolutely bonkers. Today—two days after 8 people were gunned down in Allen, TX—the Texas House will hold a vote on a Republican bill that ~repeals~ gun safety measures.
HB2960 would repeal certain requirements to post 'No firearms allowed' signs on properties. pic.twitter.com/ZoM6aK10cV
— Sawyer Hackett (@SawyerHackett) May 8, 2023
HOWEVER:
BIG + UNEXPECTED: A Texas House committee just advanced legislation that would raise, to 21 from 18, the age at which an AR-15 can be bought. Two R reps, Sam Harless and Justin Holland, joined D’s for the 8-5 vote. Bill still faces steep hurdles. https://t.co/FaOVLeRBuk
— Sewell Chan (@sewellchan) May 8, 2023
Oh sure
So the NRA lawyers contend that so many people own AR-15s, it would be unconstitutional to ban them!
On Friday, Paul Clement and Erin Murphy filed a brief at the Supreme Court arguing that AR-15s and magazines are constitutionally protected. https://t.co/Qi8DRvWn3n pic.twitter.com/Jgxpk4IpNI
— Chris “Law Dork” Geidner (@chrisgeidner) May 8, 2023
Can’t you hear the children scream?
I’ll just sit here and hold my breath
Uvalde families asked the TX Legislature to raise the age to purchase semiautomatic rifles from 18 to 21. The bill wasn't given a hearing until April 19 and they were kept waiting for 12+ hours to testify. The bill is pending in committee; Mon. is the last day it can be advanced. pic.twitter.com/EXK2poNxQD
— Forrest Wilder (@Forrest4Trees) May 7, 2023