Biden, whose son presently faces felony gun charges, to announce creation of a federal gun control office ahead of 2024 election: Report



Democrats failed to fully advance their gun control agenda by democratic means in Congress, so it appears they've elected to impose it on the nation by way of presidential edict.

According to the Washington Post, President Joe Biden, whose son is presently facing three counts of felony gun charges, will announce Friday the creation of a new office for "gun violence prevention," usually intended as a euphemism for gun control.

The Hill reported that in January, a coalition of 117 gun control groups penned a letter to Biden asking for a federal office for gun violence prevention and that he appoint a full-time director for the effort. They also demanded that Biden declare a national emergency around gun violence and to ban foreign-manufactured firearms that ostensibly have no "sporting purpose."

Four individuals reportedly briefed on the forthcoming action, who spoke on condition of anonymity to the Post, indicated that Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will make the announcement in the White House Rose Garden on Friday afternoon. The White House declined to provide the Post with comment.

Stefanie Feldman, a longtime Biden staffer, will likely helm the gun control office.

Feldman, who became an assistant to the president and staff secretary in May, has worked for Biden for over a decade, having previously served as the national policy director for his campaign, the inaugural policy director for the Biden Institute at the University of Delaware, and as an aide in the Obama administration.

Politico reported that Greg Jackson, the executive director of the gun control group Community Justice Action Fund — an outfit connected to the radical leftist, Soros-funded Tides Foundation — is expected to hold a senior role in Biden's new office along with Rob Wilcox, the senior director for federal government affairs at Everytown for Gun Safety.

Shannon Watts, the founder emerita of the gun control group Moms Demand Action, told the Post, "If this announcement is, in fact, the creation of a single point of leadership on gun violence in the administration, it's a very big deal for the movement."

"For years, we've advocated for a centralized team responsible for coordinating federal and state resources and mobilizing movement partners," added Watts. "A governmental focal point dedicated to creating a framework for overseeing national policy, research and resources would be more than symbolic — it would be a significant turning point for the movement."

Biden, now neck and neck with former President Donald Trump in the polls, has long been keen to curb Second Amendment rights, having last year ratified the first major federal gun control bill in 30 years, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. The BSCA provides funding for state red-flag laws and expands background checks for gun purchasers.

This week, gun rights advocate John Lott and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) noted that the "innocuous-sounding BSCA will radically change gun ownership," particularly since the "Biden administration is trying to use the BSCA to implement universal background checks on all gun purchases and to track virtually everyone who obtains a gun."

In April 2022, Biden announced that his Department of Justice had issued a final rule to rein in so-called "ghost guns," banning their manufacture and clarifying that unserialized "buy build shoot" kits qualify as firearms under the Gun Control Act of 1968.

The Democratic president has alsocalled on Congress to ban so-called "assault weapons" and high-capacity magazines as well as for lawmakers to repeal gun manufacturers' immunity to liability.

According to Politico, the announcement of this executive office ahead of the 2024 presidential election may serve to make the 80-year-old president appear less politically impotent on the gun control issue, "potentially increasing enthusiasm among key voting blocs."

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Biden ridiculed over bizarre claim that 9mm bullets can blow a lung out of a person's body



President Joe Biden was ridiculed and mocked online over a bizarre statement he made claiming that 9mm guns are "high caliber weapons" that can blow a person's lung out of their body.

Biden made the comments while speaking to reporters about the aftermath of the horrific attack at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.

"They said a .22-caliber bullet will lodge in the lung, and we can probably get it out — may be able to get it and save the life. A 9mm bullet blows the lung out of the body," Biden said about a conversation he claimed to have with doctors.

"So, the idea of these high-caliber weapons is, uh, there’s simply no rational basis for it in terms of self-protection, hunting. Remember, the Constitution was never absolute," he added.

"You couldn’t buy a cannon when the Second Amendment was passed," Biden concluded. "You couldn’t go out and purchase a lot of weaponry."

Many noted that banning 9mm weapons would be a massive infringement on Americans' constitutional rights. Others used the comments as an opportunity to mock Biden.

"'A 9MM bullet blows the lung out of the body' has to be one of the dumbest things I’ve ever heard. Joe Biden is an imbecile. Why do the people who know the least about guns want to yap their gums the most about guns?" tweeted congressional candidate Robby Starbuck.

"They invent these horror stories To help sell their gun grabs," replied Jim Hanson, who called Biden's statement "idiotic gibberish."

"What on earth is he talking about," asked Mark Hemingway.

"Those wanting to confiscate guns have literally zero idea what they are talking about," said another critic.

"WTAF? That's the most butt-frakingly stupid statement from him in a while, and he says a LOT of stupid things! A 9mm bullet will just make a small hole," responded another detractor.

Despite the bizarre comments about 9mm guns, Biden correctly added that it was not in his power to simply issue an executive order to restrict gun ownership.

"I can’t dictate this stuff," he concluded.

Here's the video of some of Biden's statements:

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Biden warns Americans the government has 'F-15’s and maybe some nuclear weapons' in BIZARRE gun control speech



During a speech on his strategy to crack down on violent crime, President Joe Biden focused on gun control. At one point, he even claimed that the Constitution doesn't protect our right to own "assault weapons" because "if you wanted, or if you think you need to have weapons to take on the government, you need F-15s and maybe some nuclear weapons."

On the radio program Thursday, Glenn Beck reacted to the bizarre speech in which the president of the United States seemingly threatened to bring out nukes against his own people.

"Yesterday was a very important day because [Biden] said there are radicals out there that want to destroy the government," Glenn said. "First of all, I'm not a radical. I'm a constitutionalist. I'm an American, a proud American that recognizes the dark sides of our history, and the good sides of our history. I believe in the American people. I believe in all of us, all of us, no matter your skin color, how you were born, where you were born, [or] to whom you were born. Makes no difference. No difference.

"Each of us are created as individuals, and none of us have to pay for the sins of our father. We have to pay for our own sins, and believe me, brother, that's enough. If that makes me a radical, then fine. You can label me as one. But that's not who I am, and I don't want to overthrow the government. I just want an end to the march towards tyranny."

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Did Joe Biden tell America to stop praying?



Enough prayers? Why is supposed Catholic Joe Biden suggesting that Congress ought to stop praying for after someone commits acts of gun violence?

On Friday, Stu Burguiere and Pat Gray filled in for Glenn and discussed President Joe Biden's remarks during his speech on gun control. "Enough prayers. Time for some action," Biden said. Stu and Pat were surprised how dismissive Biden appeared to be on the idea of prayer.

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Biden called out for oft-repeated lies during gun control speech



President Joe Biden was called out for lying to the American people in a speech about gun control Thursday, during which he repeated a debunked claim about the supposed "gun show loophole" and falsely claimed that gun manufacturers are "exempt from being sued."

What are the details?

Earlier Thursday, the White House issued a news release announcing six executive actions aimed at addressing what the Biden administration called a "gun violence public health epidemic" facing America. The new actions included forthcoming regulations on so-called "ghost guns" and pistol braces, as well as the creation of a model "red flag" law for the states.

Then, during a Rose Garden speech summarizing the actions Thursday afternoon, Biden called on Congress to greatly expand the initiatives and pass laws banning assault weapons, eliminating gun manufacturer immunity, and ending the "gun show loophole."

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The problem is, the latter two actions highlighted by the president are talking points not truth, and Washington Free Beacon firearms expert Stephen Gutowski wasn't about to let Biden's deception go unnoticed.

In a pair of tweets, Gutowski explained, "Biden just lied about how background checks work. He said gun shows are exempt from background check requirements. That is completely false. All that matters in terms of background checks is whether you are buying from a licensed dealer or not."

He added: "Biden also falsely said gun manufacturers are 'the only outfit that's exempt from being sued.' Biden wants to repeal the [Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act] which only prevents lawsuits based on the criminal misuse of their products by third parties. Gun makers can [be] & are sued for other reasons."

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The gun show loophole is an oft-repeated myth that seemingly will not die. As the Federalist pointed out back when then-Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was calling for the end of the magical loophole, "It does not exist. There is no loophole in federal law that specifically exempts gun show transactions from any other laws normally applied to gun sales. Not one."

The only time a background check is not required under federal law is when two private residents of the same state who are not federal firearms licensees engage in a transaction of a firearm. It's the identity of the parties involved in the transaction that matters, not the venue.

As for the claim that gun manufacturers are "exempt from being sued," well that's patently false, too. Gutowski rightly points out that while the PLCAA, also known as the Child Safety Lock Act, protects manufacturers from liability when people use their products to commit crimes, firearms makers are still legally allowed to be sued in numerous other ways.

Anything else?

Making matters worse, White House press secretary Jen Psaki appeared to repeat one of the president's lies during a White House press briefing a few hours later.

When she was asked by a reporter, "Is it the president's belief that you do not have to undergo a background check when you are at a gun show?" Psaki seemed to misunderstand the question and responded in a way that implicitly affirmed the myth.

"No it's not his belief. He believes that background checks should be universal," she said.

Louder with Crowder: Biden’s gun control agenda is here



Dave Landau fills in for Steven Crowder today to discuss Joe Biden's gun control agenda. Then, Dave and the Louder with Crowder crew will take a thorough look at new executive orders. Also, Hunter Biden used to smoke cheese when he couldn't find crack. Makes you wonder what didn't he smoke? Bill Richmond joins us to explain Justice Thomas' recent support for regulating Big Tech like we're five. And you'll be shocked to find out how many Hispanic people don't know what a "Latinx" is. Watch live at 10 AM ET on BlazeTV.



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Biden announces 6 executive actions on guns — including 'ghost gun' regulation, model 'red flag' legislation



President Joe Biden on Thursday unveiled six executive actions intended to address what his administration calls the current "gun violence public health epidemic" facing America. Included among the actions were forthcoming regulations on so-called "ghost guns" — makeshift weapons which can be assembled at home or that lack a serial number — and model "red flag" laws.

The actions come nearly 80 days into Biden's presidency, despite the president's long-standing intent to initiate gun reform and pressure from gun control advocates to enact measures to restrict firearm access earlier. In his rollout of the actions, the administration cited a spate of recent mass shootings as an impetus.

"The recent high-profile mass shootings in Boulder — taking the lives of 10 individuals — and Atlanta — taking the lives of eight individuals, including six Asian American women — underscored the relentlessness of this epidemic," reads a news release issued by the White House.

What are the details?

The first action directs the Department of Justice to issue a rule to help stop the proliferation of "ghost guns" within 30 days.

"We are experiencing a growing problem: criminals are buying kits containing nearly all of the components and directions for finishing a firearm within as little as 30 minutes and using these firearms to commit crimes," the news release stated. "When these firearms turn up at crime scenes, they often cannot be traced by law enforcement due to the lack of a serial number."

Under the second action, the DOJ is commissioned to issue a rule "make clear when a device marketed as a stabilizing brace effectively turns a pistol into a short-barreled rifle subject to the requirements of the National Firearms Act."

In the third action, Biden directs the DOJ to publish model "red flag" legislation — which allows a family member, friend, or member of law enforcement to petition a court to temporarily bar a troubled or dangerous individual from accessing a gun. The administration suggested that the model legislation could act as a stand-in until Congress and state legislatures pass permanent red flag legislation of their own.

The fourth and fifth actions, respectively, outline investments in "community violence interventions" and direct the DOJ to publish an annual report on firearms trafficking.

Lastly, for the sixth action, Biden announced his intention to nominate David Chipman, a gun reform advocate, to serve as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, a key agency in gun law enforcement.

What else?

With the rollout of new actions, it appears the Biden administration is trying to toe the line. The administration likely hopes the measures will temporarily satisfy Democratic lawmakers in Congress and progressive activists, who have been relentless in their calls for stricter gun laws.

But the new actions don't go anywhere near as far as expected based on the promises Biden made during his presidential campaign.

As a candidate, Biden pledged that on day one of his presidency he would reinstate a ban on assault weapons, launch a voluntary gun buyback program, and close a litany of supposed background check loopholes, among other actions.