When President Obama unveils the recommendations from a White House-led task force on how to curb gun violence in the wake of the Newtown, Connecticut shootings later Wednesday, the package of proposals is expected to include a series of executive orders.
If you want a “big” (read: broad/comprehensive) bill to get through Congress, that’s almost certainly a bad thing. Here’s why.
CG et al, a process question before the thread spazzes out. The link I posted has a stock chart. I tried to embed it in my post but my normal process did not work. What is my problem? (even more ot: take shot if you are so inclined)
CinnamonGirl wrote: Dictator in chief just sign executive orders that make millions outlaws. Woo hoo.
Gun industry thrives in face of ban proposal
Gun stocks rose Wednesday, even as President Obama called on Congress to pass an assault weapon ban.
The stock prices for Smith & Wesson Holding Co. (SWHC) and Sturm, Ruger & Co. (RGR) rose about 4%. The stock for Sturm, Ruger has risen 13% in the month since the shooting at a Newtown, Conn., elementary school that left 20 children and six educators dead.
Retailers that specialize in guns have also done well. The stock price for Cabela's (CAB) surged 6% on Wednesday and has gained 20% over the last month. Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS, Fortune 500) notched up slightly, and has gained 6% over the month.
CNN Money
Note there are clickable links on the page linked above to several firearm manufactures and resellers