Gun Control

McConnell on proposed gun control bill

Dan Conti (KPR) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:19:02 +0000

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell says a gun control proposal from New York Democrat Charles Schumer takes the wrong approach. The Kentucky Republican says Schumer wants to make it a federal crime, punishable by up to five years in prison, for a person not to report a lost or stolen gun within 24 hours. McConnell calls Schumer’s bill a “clear overreach” that will punish law-abiding friends, neighbors and families.

TFA: TN GOP ‘Will Pay’ for Passing Restricted Guns-in-Trunks Law

Blake Farmer (Nashville Public Radio) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:18:18 +0000

The Tennessee Firearms Association is again looking for a fight. The organization is unhappy with Republicans who passed a more restrictive guns-in-trunks bill than the TFA would have liked.

KY Gun Bill goes to the Senate Floor

Stu Johnson (KPR) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:55:31 +0000

The Kentucky Senate is expected to vote on legislation focused on blocking any new federal gun control measures. The measure is sponsored by Madison County Senator Jared Carpenter.

Gun Control Forum - Full Discussion Online

Chad Lampe — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:34:30 +0000

Click here to download the Mp3.

Today on Sounds Good, we welcomed a panel of local representatives to speak about the issue of gun control from their respective areas of expertise. Our guests were Llena Chavis, licensed clinical social worker and a faculty member in Murray State's Department of Social Work; Dave Howe, Murray Police Department's Crime Prevention Sergeant; and Tracy McKinney, co-owner of First Choice Firearms in Murray. State Representative Mary Lou Marzian of Louisville was initially on the panel, but had to cancel to due to scheduling conflicts. Thank you to everyone who wrote to us or called in with questions.

Gun Control Forum on Sounds Good Friday

Chad Lampe — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:16:57 +0000

Join us for a special one hour Sounds Good forum on Gun Control, with host Chad Lampe. The Friday morning panel discussion airs from 11:00 to 12:00 and includes four stake-holders in the current gun control debate, along with your questions.

When: Friday, February 22 at 11 a.m.

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Challenges to Federal Gun Laws Could Find Tough Time in Key Committee

Blake Farmer (Nashville Public Radio) — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:06:59 +0000

A key legislative committee has put off a bill taking aim at federal gun laws. The measure would make it a crime for officers to enforce any national gun restrictions in Tennessee, but there are constitutional questions.

Sen. Mae Beavers of Mt. Juliet says the way she sees it, states have a choice about whether federal laws infringe on the right to bear arms.

She argued her point before the Senate Judiciary Committee, which she chaired just last year.

Democratic Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Reduce Gun Violence in Kentucky

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:33:59 +0000

Hoping to reduce gun violence in Kentucky, a group of Democratic lawmakers have filed a bill that would allow Kentucky State Police to set regulations banning certain firearms or high-capacity magazines.

The bill, which state Sen. Kathy Stein plans to file in the Senate on Thursday, would also allow cities and colleges to ban guns and would require private background checks for every gun sale in Kentucky.

Gun Rights Activists Hold Rally In Frankfort

John Walker and The Associated Press — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:05:50 +0000

A rally against stricter gun control measures at the Kentucky Capitol on Saturday drew hundreds of participants, many of them displaying firearms.

McConnell Not Talking About Guns

John Walker and The Associated Press — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:03:16 +0000

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell ignored the hot-button issue of gun control during a speech in Lexington, instead discussing the nation's debt problem.

Congressman Whitfield's Full Interview Includes: Dispute with Corp, Gun Laws, Debt Ceiling

Chad Lampe — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:20:28 +0000

Kentucky First District Congressman Ed Whitfield (R) says he’s against closing off waters close to Cumberland River dams to boaters and fisherman. Army Corp of Engineers officials say the restrictions would include closing off 400 feet of water upstream and 700 downstream from Barkley Dam.

Congressman Whitfield says the enforcement changes are unnecessary. He says,

“There have been like three deaths since ’96 and there’s been one death at Barkley. The goal is no deaths. But there has not been any number of deaths or increase in dangerous activity or deaths to justify changing this management plan.”

The Corps of Engineers says the access restrictions are already part of their river management plan, but have not been enforced. Whitfield says he plans to meet with the head of the Corps early next month to request that they don't change the management plan and allow boaters to fish near the dams.

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