Thursday, March 12, 2015

Gallup Polling: Since 1990, only a minority of Americans want laws covering the sale of firearms to be less strict


Nonetheless, you can see what a troubling impact the National Rifle Association's multi-million dollar lobbying efforts have had over the years.

SourceGallup

Particularly with elected officials.

Meet the 38 Wisconsin Republican state legislators who have the interests of the 14% foremost in mind.


Bill to end 48-hour wait for gun purchases gets hearing.  (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3/11/2015)
Under a bill by Sen. Van Wanggaard (R-Racine), handgun purchasers could take possession of them as soon as they cleared the background checks — nearly instantaneously in some cases, and often within a matter of hours.

Signing SB35 into law will be Walker's way of returning a big-money favor to the NRA.

 
Related post:
Van Wanggaard toes the ALEC line.  (2/7/2015)

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