Month: March 2021

[ad_1] Yesterday, Representative Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar introduced House Bill 4055 to severely restrict the centuries old practice of home-building firearms for personal use, and also to ban most existing home-built firearms. It has not received a committee assignment yet, but NRA will monitor this bill. House Bill 4055 imposes requirements that far exceed those in federal
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[ad_1] Yesterday, the Kansas Legislature gave final approval to Emergency Powers Legislation, Senate Bill 40.  The measure now heads to the desk of Governor Laura Kelly for her consideration.  Please contact Governor Kelly and ask her to SIGN Senate Bill 40 into law. Senate Bill 40 provides protections for gun stores, ranges, or any other entity that
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[ad_1] With a nod to Women’s History Month, the Democratic-led House is expected to pass two measures Wednesday, one designed to protect women from domestic violence, the other to remove the deadline for states to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. Both measures face a more difficult path in an evenly divided Senate. The White House
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[ad_1] Written by John Cole, Managing Editor State Rep. Jeff Pyle (R-Armstrong) announced on Tuesday morning that he is retiring from office effective March 16.  Pyle, who has served in the state legislature since 2005, cited health issues as the reason he is retiring at the close of business today.  “It has been a privilege
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[ad_1] An effort to repeal Colorado’s law limiting so-called large-capacity ammunition magazines and two other pro-gun measures will be heard Wednesday, March 17, in the Colorado House of Representatives’ State, Civic, Military & Veterans Affairs Committee. Only four Republicans sit on the committee chaired by Democrat Chris Kennedy and vice chair Democrat Steven Woodrow, likely
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[ad_1] Kootenai County Commissioner Leslie Duncan brought up an ordinance that would reject enforcing state or federal gun laws that seem to violate the Second Amendment. KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho — Commissioner Leslie Duncan on Monday advocated for making Kootenai County a Second Amendment sanctuary, drawing support from Sheriff Bob Norris and several residents — but
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[ad_1] Two gun-control bills passed in the House on March 11 tighten the background check requirements on gun sales, including private ones. David Adams, vice president and legislative director of Virginia Shooting Sports Association (VSSA), described the right to bear arms as “something that’s distinctly American.” He and other gun rights advocates warn that a
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[ad_1] PROVIDENCE — Constrained by COVID from packing the State House in person, as they have in the past, with hundreds of gun-owners in matching yellow “Don’t Tread on Me” T-shirts, gun-rights advocates are firing off emails and online posts.  Many are the electronic equivalent of form letters urging defeat of the bills up for hearing on Friday.  The
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[ad_1] On Friday, March 19, the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee has scheduled an executive session for a Committee vote on anti-gun legislation, Senate Bill 5038.  NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters are strongly encouraged to contact Committee members and submit testimony in opposition to this extreme measure. Senate Bill 5038 makes it a crime to
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[ad_1] Tomorrow, gun safety education legislation, Substitute House Bill 2089, is scheduled to receive a vote on the House Floor.  Please contact your State Representative and ask them to SUPPORT Substitute House Bill 2089. Substitute House Bill 2089 directs the state Board of Education to establish grade-appropriate curricula guidelines to teach firearm safety to K-12 students based on NRA’s Eddie Eagle GunSafe® program,
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[ad_1] This year, Tennessee lawmakers were given the opportunity to approve a proven method of allowing their residents to defend themselves.  Constitutional Carry Legislation, House Bill 786 /Senate Bill 765, has been steadily advancing in the General Assembly, following thousands of calls and emails in support of the legislation from NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters.  However, anti-gun groups have galvanized
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[ad_1] On Thursday, Representative Valerie Longhurst (D-15), introduced House Bill 125 to essentially end the centuries-old practice of home-built firearms for personal use. It is currently in the House Administration Committee for consideration. Please contact committee members and ask them to OPPOSE HB 125. House Bill 125 imposes requirements that far exceed those in federal
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[ad_1]   Tornado Damages Roofs, Siding in Johnson County, Kansas OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Severe thunderstorms rolled through the Kansas City area Monday afternoon, spawning at least one tornado touchdown that damaged some homes and downed fences and tree limbs. The National Weather Service said on Twitter that law enforcement reported a tornado touched down
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[ad_1] On Friday evening, a judge in the Centennial state gave law-abiding gun owners something to celebrate. He ruled that the city of Boulder’s ban on possessing and transferring commonly-possessed “assault weapons” and ten-round magazines was preempted by state law and struck them down. This was an NRA-ILA supported case. The city council should have
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[ad_1] Who can you trust? We live in the era of fake news, spin, and shifting narratives. Everything seems to be political. Maybe that’s the wrong question. Maybe we should be asking, “who do you trust?” Recently published research has the answers. Anti-gun activists want you to trust doctors with no constitutional law or law
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