The Left will never let a tragedy go to waste, and that’s exactly what Governor Newsom, the mayor of Sacramento and President Biden have done: rather than being outraged at the horrific acts of some deranged madman (or men), they are blaming the gun. Their response is as despicable as it is cowardly, because it’s easier to gloss over the realities of why people are moved to such violence. “Is it mental? Economic? Medical? What is it? They won’t go there. Their knee-jerk reaction is to go after guns,” Paredes said. Read more below on this dreadful, developing story. In other tragic news, GOC is reeling from the shocking loss of two 2nd Amendment warriors . Please take a moment to read our response: Gun Owners of California Remembers Two Treasured Friends, and Fierce Warriors for the 2nd Amendment . In the halls of the State Capitol, we run into a lot of less-than-savory characters, but we could always count on the character, integrity, professionalism and deep friendship of Kathy Lynch and Gerry Upholt. Their presence will be deeply missed. After Sacramento Shooting, What Else Can Lawmakers Do? | Sac Bee/SJ Mercury News California has the toughest U.S. gun laws – and yet, tragedy happens. Sacramento Shooting: Biden, Newsom, More Officials React | KCRA They are quick to respond with anger, slow to address realities. Newsom blames guns for Sac shooting: 'Scourge of gun violence' | Fox News He wants to blame an inanimate object rather than his own failed policies. GOOD NEWS: CA Won't Require Parents With Guns To Tell Schools | Mercury News Senate Bill 906 fails in Committee…but amendments are still possible. CA Touts Gun Seizures From A Fraction Of Prohibited Persons | Bearing Arms More to come on this from GOC in the days ahead. NSSF: March Gun Sales Up 300,000 From Feb., Still Trending Up | The Truth About Guns Gun sales continue to trend upward on average but less than in 2020/2021. Firearm Industry Economic Impact Rises 269% Since 2008 | NSSF Not a surprise to GOC or anyone else paying attention… Women Propelling Gains in Firearm Industry Growth | NSSF Women have and always will be a crucial part of the 2A! President's Budget More Lip Service to Angered Donor Class | NSSF The Donor/Elite class wants you disarmed. Biden's Proposed Budget Boosts ATF: $1.7 Billion More Funding | The Truth About Guns The anti-gun left is using bureaucracy to destroy our freedoms... it's what they do. 20 Dead in Gun Controlled Mexico | The Truth About Guns The country’s stringent gun control didn’t stop this massacre. |