Actors Read ‘Gun Facts’ Off a Teleprompter: Part I
The first installment of our two-part examination of a viral pro-gun rights video.
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Did Armed Delaware Students Scare Off a School Shooter in 1973?
A pro-gun rights meme gets some facts right, but it misrepresents the truth behind an old high school yearbook photograph.
‘I’m Not Going To Be a Gabby Giffords’ Says S.C. Rep. Who Drew Gun at Constituent Meeting
Representative Ralph Norman drew his firearm during a discussion about gun control in an effort to illustrate that people, not guns, cause deaths.
Did a Parkland Shooting Survivor Say ‘Generations Before Us Don’t Know What It’s Like to Be Shot at by AR-15s?’
A number of outlets used a hoax quote to paint David Hogg as hopelessly ignorant of history.
Did David Hogg Give a Nazi Salute?
A Parkland school shooting survivor was accused — falsely — of giving a Nazi salute at the end of his "March for Our Lives" speech.
Was Emma González Photographed Swinging an Umbrella at a Truck?
A famous 2007 photograph of singer Britney Spears is being used to spread a false accusation against the mass shooting survivor turned gun safety advocate.
Did David Hogg Offer Contrasting Stances on the First and Second Amendments?
The Parkland school shooting survivor opposes a requirement for clear backpacks, but he has also stated repeatedly that he supports the Second Amendment.
Did David Hogg Lie About Being on Campus During Mass Shooting?
Conspiracy theorists used an out-of-context clip to raise "questions" about a statement made by a Parkland, Florida mass shooting survivor turned gun-control advocate.
Prayer Request for Jimmy Coyne’s Grandson After Walkout-Related Attack?
According to a vague Facebook rumor, the grandson of a man named Jimmy Coyne was assaulted at school for refusing to participate in pro-gun control walkouts.
Was a Student Suspended for Staying in Class During National Walkout Day?
The reasons behind a high school student's suspension were misconstrued in a debate over a national gun violence walkout protest.
Did a High School Principal Target a Pro-Gun Rights Student During a Protest for Gun Control?
New Prague High School in Minnesota says a pro-gun rights placard was removed from a protest because it violated policy, not for political reasons.
Prosecuting More Who Lie to Buy Guns Could Strain Resources
A Trump administration plan to crack down on people who lie to buy guns faces a giant hurdle, relying on federal agents and prosecutors who are already overwhelmed with other responsibilities.
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Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.
Is This Lev Parnas at a Family Birthday Party with Donald Trump?
While this photo is nearly 30 years old, the claim that it shows the business associate of Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani has only been around since January 2020.
Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Did Dershowitz Say He Was ‘Not Happy Seeing Nixon’s Gang Being Tried by Blacks and Liberals’?
Searching the long quote trails of public figures often turns up interesting statements from days past.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.