Sentences with phrase «under the gun by»

Amazon has been under the gun by management to release an iPad and tablet competitor.

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Under federal law, long guns like the semiautomatic AR -15-style assault rifle used by the Florida gunman can be bought from licensed dealers by people as young as 18, while the minimum age for handgun purchases is 21.

With Uber driver Jason Brian Dalton having admitted to gunning down eight people, killing six of them, Saturday in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Uber's background check system is under increased scrutiny by the media and its own customers.

With BlackRock being by far the leader in the $ 3.4 trillion ETF space, with nearly $ 1.4 trillion under management, the firm theoretically could exert some pressure on the index providers to remove the gun makers from their listings.

Remington also said sales could be hurt by more government regulation, including enhanced background checks and a broader definition of «dealer» under current gun laws.

People who are underage (under 18 for rifles and shotguns, and under 21 for other guns), someone convicted or indicted for a crime punishable by imprisonment of more than one year, fugitives from justice, the severely mentally ill, unlawful users of controlled substances, those convicted of domestic violence, and undocumented immigrants are among some of the categories of people barred from buying a firearm by federal law.

Later Tuesday, the Broward Sheriff's Office filed a petition for a «temporary risk protection order» under the state's new gun law, identifying Zachary Cruz as someone who «poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to himself or others by having a firearm.»

Increased measures are being taken by financial companies and retailers have put gun manufacturers under pressure.

I have an American made hand gun for protection within the boundary of my property, and neighbors own shot guns, and other «hunting» rifles in the Black Hills of S. Dakota (it's that state under North Dakota) where deer don't wear gang colors so there is no confusion of species and their affiliations to under ground criminal syndicates posted by militant wildlife.

A home owner in Texas shot and killed his neighbor's gardener who was cleaning a flower bed under a window... The neighbor said he thought the gardener was trying to rob the house... Under the laws in Texas it is legal to kill someone if you think you, or someone else is in danger... this covers property to... The Governor even spoke up in support of the shooter... He was not charged with shooting another man in the back... and killing him... where is common sense... How many innocent people are killed by guunder a window... The neighbor said he thought the gardener was trying to rob the house... Under the laws in Texas it is legal to kill someone if you think you, or someone else is in danger... this covers property to... The Governor even spoke up in support of the shooter... He was not charged with shooting another man in the back... and killing him... where is common sense... How many innocent people are killed by guUnder the laws in Texas it is legal to kill someone if you think you, or someone else is in danger... this covers property to... The Governor even spoke up in support of the shooter... He was not charged with shooting another man in the back... and killing him... where is common sense... How many innocent people are killed by guns...

Under a rule adopted by track's international governing body in 2010, any starter who jumps the gun even once is tossed out.

In a party line vote, the state Senate Codes Committee voted down the proposed Children's Weapon Accident Prevention Act, which would make it a felony if a gun owner fails to safely store a loaded weapon and the gun is used by a child under 18 to kill or injure a child.

«By temporarily removing guns from a household, Extreme Risk Protection Orders have the potential both to avert tragedies and to prompt people under great stress to get the help they need.»

That Gillibrand was decried by potential challengers as a «vulnerable» lightweight who had been transformed, in remarkably short order, from a Blue Dog Democrat who was not particularly progressive on immigration or gay rights and bragged about keeping guns under her bed, into a pro-immigrant champion of gay marriage and gun control.

Nassau gun owners would have to store their firearms in locked vaults or use other accessories to secure their guns under legislation introduced by county Democratic legislators.

A statement by the spokesman for the police, Olabisi Kolawole, listed prohibited firearms under the Firearms Act to include Artillery, Apparatus for the discharge of any explosives or gas - diffusing projectile, Revolvers and Pistols, Machine guns and Machine Pistols, Rocket Weapons and Military rifles including those with calibre 7.62 mm, 9 mm,.300 inches and.303 inches.

New York Newsday ran with the story under the headline «Journal News gun permit map used by burglars to target White Plains home?»

The Strike Force was formed to tackle drugs, guns and gangs in the city's high - crime neighborhoods but came under fire for its tactics and was criticized by some who claim it unfairly targeted minorities.

Mentally Disabled Veterans and Guns — Vote Passed (240 - 175, 14 Not Voting) The bill would clarify the conditions under which individuals who receive federal benefits from the Veterans Affairs Department (VA) may be declared mentally incompetent for purposes of being added to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) and thereby prevented from purchasing guns or ammunition — requiring that an affirmative declaration be made by a judge that the person is dangerGuns — Vote Passed (240 - 175, 14 Not Voting) The bill would clarify the conditions under which individuals who receive federal benefits from the Veterans Affairs Department (VA) may be declared mentally incompetent for purposes of being added to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) and thereby prevented from purchasing guns or ammunition — requiring that an affirmative declaration be made by a judge that the person is dangerguns or ammunition — requiring that an affirmative declaration be made by a judge that the person is dangerous.

Kelly is confident that he will be vindicated by history as crime — especially gun crime — increases under current Police Commissioner Bill Bratton, who is under pressure to dial back some of the NYPD's most efficient anti-crime programs.

Towards this end, states governments have been given a 21 days ultimatum to disarm vigilantees and neighbourhood watch group, hunters and watch - night men or any group or association under any capacity or guise other than statutory security agencies recognized and gazetted by the Federal Government of Nigeria to bear firearms of specified category; who are currently possessing and using prohibited / illegal firearms such as Pump action gun and the likes for whatsoever purpose.

Cameron, under pressure over rising fuel bills, apparently jumped the gun by announcing that ministers would soon legislate to order energy companies to put customers on the lowest tariffs.

Under the new rules, starting 3 January 2013, the gun will go off on a race to sequence the genomes of 100 centenarians who are being identified by the foundation.

By the time the three couples — Ryan has brought along co-worker Sarah (Sharon Horgan, «Catastrophe»), under the impression that all British people are automatically smart — figure out that (dun dun dun) the game is real, they're immersed in a world of actual guns (and gun wounds), underground fight clubs, smuggled intel, and long - buried secrets involving sex with celebrities.

But first they must be imprisoned in the green room under the attention of one of the bad guys, who loses his gun and is wrestled to the ground by the punks.

Shooting in a run - and - gun style with additional camerawork by Matt Porwoll, Heineman earns major props for his courage under fire while also capturing striking and indelible images.

And wouldn't you know it, they're pulled over by an African - American police officer en route and, before Doreen has a chance to produce her license and registration, Tully calls the cop the «N - word» and blows him away with the gun hidden under the seat.

The law, known as the Gun - Free School Zones Act, was struck down last fall by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which said that Congress exceeded its authority under the commerce clause of the Constitution when it made gun possession near public or private schools a federal offense.

Brandon McInerney, who was 14 when he pulled a gun out of his backpack and shot Larry King two times at point - blank range, will be kept behind bars until he is 38 under the terms of the deal struck by Ventura County prosecutors.

Teachers are already under the gun to cover more material than time permits, and they are stymied by the need to devote extra time to vocabulary.

Assuming they are in good shape otherwise, you may want to stop by an auto - parts store and buy a grease gun and a grease needle and, with jack stands securely under the lower control arms, stick the grease needle into the rubber boots over the joints and install the grease.

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If Barnes and Noble intends on getting this out the door by the holiday season, they are under the gun.

You'll also be required by your insurer to keep your collectable guns under lock and key.

The Small Münsterländer is recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale under Group 7, Section 1.2, Continental Pointing Dogs of Spaniel type, by the American Kennel Club as a Foundation Stock Service Breed, and by The Kennel Club and the United Kennel Club as a gun dog.

When this Association was» formed in 1924 there were few Springers in the United States and no field trials for the breed, Since that time, under the wise and benevolent leadership of the Parent Association there are now many thousands of Springers used as gun dogs each autumn and there were in 1946 some twenty» two trials herd for the breed where championship points were awarded, Thus the Springer Spaniel, youngest of all gun dog breeds in this country, has made rapid strides and established itself as a leading contender for the title of all around gun dog, under the leadership of the Parent Association, This first National Field Trial meeting for English Springer Spaniels is ~ a sincere attempt to establish by equitable and sporting means the National Chaffi..

B.J. Blazkowicz is given a sub-machine gun by one of his fellow resistance fighters very early on, while further weaponry found along the way includes a high calibre automatic rifle which is effective even in medium to long range combat, alongside pistols which are the side - arm of choice for Nazi commanders when up against a lightly armoured enemy at close range; a variation of a shotgun albeit with three barrels rapidly firing shells; hand grenades are capable of destroying certain flammable surfaces which can create an escape route for B.J. under given circumstances; and more besides.

By packing top audio tech such as wireless 7.1 surround sound and DTS Headphone: X into the LS40s, LucidSound is clearly gunning for the big players in the gaming headset market, which with the likes of Razer, Astro, HyperX, SteelSeries and Sennheiser firmly entrenched with years of intense competition under their belts, it better be sure that this system is ready to enter the fray.

«That being said, they took a disastrously shot - gun approach to the registration process in the first place by registering under many classes and in several markets where they do not currently operate (and don't seem to have plans of doing so in the future).

«Under the BQE» arrived in September, a scrappy show organized by artists Marie Karlberg and Lena Henke for one evening under, yes, the Brooklyn - Queens Expressway, which had young guns like Sam Pulitzer, Nicolas Ceccaldi and the curators themselves offering up major new wUnder the BQE» arrived in September, a scrappy show organized by artists Marie Karlberg and Lena Henke for one evening under, yes, the Brooklyn - Queens Expressway, which had young guns like Sam Pulitzer, Nicolas Ceccaldi and the curators themselves offering up major new wunder, yes, the Brooklyn - Queens Expressway, which had young guns like Sam Pulitzer, Nicolas Ceccaldi and the curators themselves offering up major new works.

With Guerrero lying on a table under a sheet of muslin, the artist began by using a staple gun to tightly fasten the fabric to the top of the table, completely concealing — or trapping — the young woman once it was staple - sealed all around her body.

Over a hundred years ago Hilaire Belloc described a (firm, but fair) British Imperialist, besieged on a hillock by hordes of sceptical natives, saying under his breath: «Whatever happens, we have got the Maxim gun, and they have not.»

Sims was recognized among the «40 Top Lawyers Under 40» by Washingtonian magazine and in Washington Business Journal's «Young Guns.»

You'll also be required by your insurer to keep your collectable guns under lock and key.

Later Tuesday, the Broward Sheriff's Office filed a petition for a «temporary risk protection order» under the state's new gun law, identifying Zachary Cruz as someone who «poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to himself or others by having a firearm.»

The lawsuit also refers to a 2010 directive issued by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that determined bump stocks are a «firearm part» and not regulated as a firearm under federal gun laws.

Criterion Games, which is under Electronic Arts, will sell the returning title for $ 39.99 packed with the all the familiar goods — the complete collection of 150 playable racing cars, the whole eight expansion packs, and the beloved original soundtrack that will be headlined by Guns N» Roses» «Paradise City».

• Highly skilled in providing logistic support in erecting structures and performing demolition work • Demonstrated expertise in preparing work sites by clearing worksites by removing debris and hazardous materials • Deeply familiar with reading and interpreting blueprints and building plans to ensure appropriate construction planning • Exceptionally well - versed in installing structures and fixtures including walls, floors and doorframes • Proficient in measuring distances using grade stakes, drive stakes and tight - line stretching procedures • Adept at bolting, nailing, aligning and blocking under forms and structures • Familiar with handle physical work including digging trenches, laying pipes, backfilling excavations and compacting soil • Competent in loading and unloading items and equipment to and from delivery trucks in a safe and efficient manner • Qualified to signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment and materials • Frist - hand experience in laying down ground rules for workplace and worker safety • Proven ability to apply caulking compounds by hand or with caulking guns • Hands - on experience in sawing lumber, dismantling forms, removing projections and mounting pipe hangers • Special talent for leveling earth to fine grade specifications, in a bid to prepare construction sites