Man Arrested On Gun Charges Third Time In 15 Months

posted on February 3, 2016

In one of his recent commentaries, NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre had a simple message for President Obama on how to stop violent crime: “If you want to stop violent crime, and I know you do, take violent criminals off the street. Prosecute them under the current federal gun laws, and make sure they don’t get to their next crime scene. That’s the way to save lives.” 

Case in point: Patrick Brandao, 24, of Brockton, Mass. Last Friday, Brandao was arrested for the third time in 15 months on gun charges. In the latest incident, he was driving with a suspended license, and when officers attempted to pull the car over, Brandao sped off and led them on a car chase through the city. He was charged with multiple offenses, including possession of a firearm without an FID card. These follow earlier arrests on gun charges in April 2015 and October 2014.

Latest

Gov. Gavin Newsom
Gov. Gavin Newsom

A Gun-Control Amendment?

Gavin Newsom is openly trying to amend the U.S. Constitution to include what he calls “common-sense” gun-control regulations. It seems he doesn’t understand what’s already plainly written in the Constitution.

A Win for Freedom in Maryland

Maryland’s Draconian requirements for purchasing a handgun were recently deemed unconstitutional in yet another post-Bruen win for the Second Amendment.

We Can’t Believe These Agencies

Too often, the U.S. government skews statistics on gun use to push false narratives.

Data Shows Gun Ownership Growing in America

Gun ownership throughout America is continuing to grow, according to recent poll data.

Gun Review: Girsan MC P35

The Hi Power is a classic that didn’t get much updating in its heyday. Girsan has brought it up to 21st century standards.

Why It’s Hard To Be A Young Competitive Shooter These Days

Some of the top young adults in the shooting sports give their thoughts on the impact of programs for youth.

Interests



Get the best of America's 1st Freedom delivered to your inbox.