Joe Wolverton, II, J.D.
Obama Urges Quick Adoption of Arms Trade Treaty by UN General Assembly
Despite failing to be passed by consensus, the UN Arms Trade Treaty will go the General Assembly for consideration. President Obama has called for its quick adoption by that body.
Final Version of Arms Trade Treaty Released; Civilian Disarmament on Track
Just before noon on Wednesday, the final version of the Arms Trade Treaty was presented by conference president Peter Woolcott.
Senators Cruz, Lee, and Paul Promise to Protect the Second Amendment
In a letter to Senator Harry Reid, Republican Senators Ted Cruz, Mike Lee, and Rand Paul promise to block any bill threatening the right of the people to keep and bear arms.
Gun Control Group Calls for Strict Control of Arms, Ammo in UN Treaty
Control Arms, a consortium of human rights organizations, calls for a stricter regulation of arms and ammunition in the UN Arms Trade Treaty.
"Bizarre Interpretation of Second Amendment" is Obstacle to UN Gun Grab
At a press conference sponsored by the Mexican ambassador, Americans' commitment to the Second Amendment was identified as the major obstacle to achieving global disarmament.
Las Vegas City Council Passes NDAA Nullification Resolution
By a vote of 5-2, the City Council of Las Vegas passed a resolution nullifying the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Obama Admin. Ignores Nullification: Federal Agents Will Enforce ObamaCare
The Department of Health and Human Services has informed states that they will send federal agents to enforce ObamaCare, heedless of state nullification statutes.
Senate Votes to Keep U.S. Out of UN Arms Trade Treaty
An amendment sponsored by Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) to keep the US out of the UN Arms Trade Treaty was approved by the Senate early Saturday morning.
UN Arms Trade Treaty: National Lists of Gun Owners; Ammunition Regulation
As the first week of the UN Arms Trade Treaty conference wraps up in New York, the president of the conference presents his latest draft proposal of the treaty, including the mandatory compilation of a national gun owner registry and regulation on ammunition.
UN Arms Trade Treaty, Day Two: Focus Is Transfer, Registry of Firearms
NEW YORK — On the second day of the Arms Trade Treaty conference at the United Nations, several European nations pushed for further restrictions on the transfer of arms.