WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden delivered an impassioned plea to Congress to take action against gun violence in an address to the nation Thursday night, calling on lawmakers to restore a ban on the sale of assault-style weapons and…
After President Biden's press conference this morning on gun control, dad's super pawn in Gulfport had an increase in customers buying guns and gun accessories. Customers purchased everything from revolvers to semi-automatic rifles, ammunition, scopes and other gun accessories. Lines…
Gulf Coast residents spent part of the day discussing recent second amendment issues. Citizens and members of the Ocean Springs Lions Club met at Aunt Jenny’s Catfish Restaurant to talk about issues regarding gun rights, including red flag legislation, the…
For centuries, churches have been safe havens. In recent years, hundreds of America’s faith based sanctuaries have been turned into crime scenes. In 2014, 176 deadly force incidents were documented at churches and faith based organizations in the U.S., claiming…
The Mississippi Legislature is coming closer to passing a law that would allow guns in church. A Senate committee has passed a bill that would allow places of worship to designate people with concealed carry permits as security and make…
As state lawmakers continue to discuss bills regarding gun rights, the Gulfport Police Department is starting a conversation of its own. Police Chief Leonard Papania held a press conference this afternoon to address gun control issues in the community. Just…
In a press release today, Governor Phil Bryant announces plans to fight President Obama’s executive order to strengthen background checks on gun purchases.
The president has released an executive order that will help close a loophole allowing Americans to buy firearms without a background check.
Wednesday’s mass shooting in San Bernardino that left 14 dead once again raises the question: does the U.S. need stricter gun laws?