[ad_1] Congress has renewed a 1990s-era law that extends protections to victims of domestic and sexual violence, updating the landmark Violence Against Women Act nearly three years after partisan disagreements caused it to lapse. It passed this week as part of a $1.5 trillion government funding package and capped years of work by members of
Month: March 2022
[ad_1] This year, anti-gun Washington Legislators placed law-abiding gun owners in their sights and made it their priority to pull no punches infringing on our Second Amendment rights. While this session saw the passage of numerous anti-gun measures, it was not without its victories as well. Thanks to the calls and emails from NRA Members
[ad_1] Today, the Legislature passed Nebraska’s Constitutional Carry legislation, Legislative Bill 773, through the first round. This is great news, but we aren’t across the finish line yet. The measure will still face more votes before it is officially passed out of the legislature. NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters are encouraged to continue contacting their
[ad_1] An Assembly Committee is meeting Monday, March 14 to do what New Jersey politicians do best, pass more gun laws. The world might be turned upside down with record high gas prices, inflation and war, but topping the agenda for Trenton Democrats is yet another gun law. The Garden State has some of the
[ad_1] On Monday, March 14th, the Joint Committee on the Judiciary will be holding a public hearing at 10:00am, to discuss numerous pro-gun and anti-gun bills. Please contact committee members and ask them to SUPPORT S.B. 388, H.B. 5412, H.B. 5415 and to OPPOSE S.B. 16 and H.B. 5416! Pro-Gun Bills: Senate Bill 388 strengthens the right
[ad_1] On Thursday, March 17, the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled to consider a pro-safety and hunting measure, House Bill 22-1168. Please contact committee members and ask them to SUPPORT House Bill 22-1168. House Bill 22-1168 allows local education providers, upon entering into an agreement with an individual or entity that offers hunter education
[ad_1] Yesterday, the House passed House Bills 5187 and 5188, to ensure that Second Amendment rights remain protected during a state of emergency, and House Bill 4003, to reduce the penalty for law-abiding citizens who forget to renew their Concealed Pistol License in certain instances. They will now go to the Senate for further consideration. Please
[ad_1] On Monday, March 14th, the Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Committee will hold a public hearing on pro-hunting legislation, LD 2014, at 11:30 AM. LD 2014 allows Sunday hunting in northern Maine, and on private property with written landowner permission statewide. This important legislation creates more hunting opportunities for Maine sportsmen and women. Maine is
[ad_1] The Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee has rescheduled the hearing for Senate Bill 522 to Monday, March 14th, at 10:30AM. This bill expands access to firearm safety education for schools. Please contact your state senator and ask them to SUPPORT Senate Bill 522. Similar to a measure vetoed last year by the Governor,
[ad_1] Putin figured out it was easier to infiltrate the Republican Party than it is to conquer Ukraine. It started with funding the NRA with Russian oligarch money and sending his red bird spy, Maria Butina, to promote gun worship here in the U.S. by “fraternizing” with multiple Republicans. Ironically, Russian citizens are banned from
[ad_1] Over the objection of law enforcement, Alabama’s governor has signed a bill allowing citizens to legally carry concealed guns in public without training or a license. Republican Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed House Bill 272, making Alabama the 22nd state to pass so-called “constitutional carry” legislation. Proponents of the GOP-backed bill say it
[ad_1] CNN — People in Alabama will not be required to obtain a permit or undergo a background check to carry a concealed weapon beginning next year. Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed Thursday legislation into law that removes the requirement for concealed carry permit – making Alabama the 22nd state to adopt that policy. “Unlike
[ad_1] In Ukraine now, AK-47s are handed out like candy. Babushkas and kids, moms and dads, students and soldiers have taken up arms to battle overwhelming odds. Kyiv yet stands. Their leader hasn’t left. They have weathered worse than this latest invasion. Seven million Ukranians died in World War II and 4 million during Joseph
[ad_1] by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Photo credit: Kayla Marie Hunting Season ended and Legislative season started. Right now, there is a hunting bill in the State House called H 7762 that allows carrying of concealed weapons (handguns) while deer hunting. Before I get into this bill here is the history: On or about 2015
[ad_1] by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Photo credit: Kayla Marie Hunting Season ended and Legislative season started. Right now, there is a hunting bill in the State House called H 7762 that allows carrying of concealed weapons (handguns) while deer hunting. Before I get into this bill here is the history: On or about 2015
[ad_1] Nebraska state Sen. Megan Hunt (D) declared in a Thursday tweet that gun ownership is not a right given by God, but a right bestowed by America’s “slave-owning, misogynistic” founders. “Owning a gun isn’t a ‘God-given right.’ It’s a slave-owning, misogynistic founding father-given right. I’m not against 2a, but be real – the Constitution
[ad_1] “So many CEOs wanted to be seen as doing the right thing,” Sonnenfeld, 67, said in a telephone interview. “It was a rare unity of patriotic mission, personal values, genuine concern for world peace, and corporate self-interest.” Story continues below advertisement “What these lists do is give courageous CEOs the confidence to keep going,
[ad_1] Williamsport, Pa. — Another candidate has joined the race for State Representative, 83rd House District, a position currently held by outgoing Jeff Wheeland. Ann Kaufman, local Republican and community leader, will vie for the Republican nominee against local businessman Jamie Flick. Related reading: Representative Jeff Wheeland to resign after end of current termLocal businessman
[ad_1] Fairfax, Va. – The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) today applauds Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey for signing House Bill 272, NRA-backed legislation that allows law-abiding Alabamians to carry a handgun for personal protection without paying a tax or obtaining a license from the state. “The NRA worked tirelessly with state leaders and legislators
[ad_1] When the video game industry is valued at $300 billion, a Halo TV series trailer is occupying prime real estate during the AFC Championship, and a GTA facsimile like Free Guy is one of the top-grossing films of the year, it is clear that Jack Thompson lost the fight. For those who don’t remember,
[ad_1] As she stated she would, Governor Kay Ivey has acted quickly and just signed House Bill 272, constitutional carry, into law. As a result of a multi-year effort, Alabama is now the 22nd constitutional carry state, and the first state to pass and sign constitutional carry in 2022. Law-abiding citizens will soon be able
[ad_1] Today, a conference committee approved House Bill 272, constitutional carry. Then, both the House and Senate voted to adopt the conference report. It will now go to Governor Kay Ivey, who is expected to sign it into law promptly. Alabama is now just one more step away from becoming the 22nd constitutional carry state
[ad_1] Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources passed House Bill 2456, to create the option of a lifetime hunting and fishing license for children. It will now go to the full Senate for further consideration. Please contact your state senator and ask them to SUPPORT HB 2456. House Bill 2456 establishes the
[ad_1] Mother Jones illustration; AP Fight disinformation. Get a daily recap of the facts that matter. Sign up for the free Mother Jones newsletter. Four days into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the political arm of the National Rifle Association published an article praising a “valiant” Ukranian army and resistance from “ordinary Ukrainians taking up
[ad_1] Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! Deadly force would be allowed as a first resort if a person believes he or she is at risk of death, serious bodily injury, kidnapping or rape should the “stand your ground” bill before Hawaii legislators become law. Under House Bill 2464, individuals no longer
[ad_1] Since the District of Columbia v. Heller decision in 2008, gun control advocates have parsed every word of Justice Antonin Scalia’s opinion for ways in which to continue their campaign against the Second Amendment. Relying on creative interpretations of dicta, these activists try to twist the landmark gun rights ruling into an endorsement of their anti-gun policies.
[ad_1] Boyd Ward’s letter criticizing us for writing about knife laws on Feb. 20 gave us a graceful opportunity to make a correction. We incorrectly credited Latetia James, New York’s attorney general, for leading a bi-partisan effort to reform New York’s knife laws. Worse, we mistakenly attributed the statement to Todd Rathner, vice-president of legislative
[ad_1] Indiana lawmakers on Tuesday approved a constitutional carry bill that would allow adult residents in the state to carry a handgun without needing a license to do so. The legislation was passed 30-20 in the state Senate and 68-30 earlier in the state House, with Republicans holding majorities in both bodies. It now heads
[ad_1] Extreme animal rights groups are busy pushing their agenda in Montpelier this session, and lawmakers are poised to act on several bills attacking our hunting heritage in the Green Mountain State. A couple of these bills may appear subtle, but make no mistake, the proponents pushing this legislation support a complete ban on hunting
[ad_1] However, it does have other firearm provisions, such as requiring the FBI to notify local law enforcement in case of a failed background check for a gun purchase. That’s drawn opposition from groups like the American Firearms Association, which claimed it could subject law-abiding gun purchasers to law enforcement proceedings. Biden has championed the
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