Philadelphia Democrats Talk Gun Control

While not all anti-gun politicians are from Philadelphia, the largest metro area in the state does seem to harbor the most gun control advocates. We’ve captured just a few of their calls for more gun bans, government control over your speech and gun purchases, and ending statewide preemption of gun...

Specter & Sestak Debate Gun Control

During last weekend’s only debate between the Democratic candidates for US Senate, the issue of gun control was brought to the forefront early on in the event. Topics include banning private sales, banning rifles, and registries. In fact, Joe Sestak won’t even concede that firearms may be used...

More Pennsylvania Voices in McDonald

Last month, 13 Representatives and both Senators from Pennsylvania stood up and told the Supreme Court that the Second Amendment is not only an individual right, but it is a fundamental right that must be applied to the state and local governments. They made clear that the right is not one that can be...

Members of Congress to Submit SCOTUS Brief

On Friday, NRA-ILA announced that Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) and Jon Tester (D-MT) are joining forces with Congressmen Mark Souder (R-IN) and Mike Ross (D-AR) to write a bi-partisan joint amicus curiae brief in the landmark McDonald v. Chicago. Will Pennsylvania’s delegation join this...

Sestak Calls for Gun Ban

Sticking to his 100% Brady Campaign rating, Joe Sestak renewed his calls for a gun ban today.  According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s political blog, Sestak called for bringing back the ban on semi-automatic rifles and certain handgun magazines. “This recent incident recommits us to...

Joe Sestak on the Issues

Cong. Joe Sestak formally launched his Senate bid this morning to unseat Sen. Arlen Specter.  We were ready for live twitter coverage at @PAGunRights of any attacks on gun rights in his speech, but he made none.  However, that does not mean the Congressman has no record on the issue or will avoid making...

Likely Competitive Penn. Congressional Races

It would appear that the major national parties are lining up to make Pennsylvania a battleground for several Congressional seats in 2010. The National Republican Congressional Committee has released a list of Democratic members of Congress they hope to unseat in 2010, including six in Pennsylvania. For...

Joe Sestak Attacks Concealed Carry Supporters

Congressman Joe Sestak, a still undeclared but likely challenger to incumbent Senator Arlen Specter, came out swinging against Pennsylvania’s 600,000 concealed carry license holders today. Delaware County’s Sestak joined NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s group of anti-gun mayors in opposing...