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Month: February 2025
[ad_1] A bill aimed at increasing the age requirement for purchasing ammunition from 18 to 21 has narrowly cleared the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee, with one Democrat and all Republicans on the committee voting against it. In 2023, the General Assembly increased the minimum age to purchase a firearm from 18 to 21.
[ad_1] Discover reporting you’re not seeing from biased, mainstream media outlets. We spotlight which stories right and left-leaning outlets aren’t covering, so you can receive a complete picture of the news. Media Miss™ 8 hrs ago Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.V., introduced the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act to stop credit card companies from tracking gun
[ad_1] (The Center Square) – Legislation further restricting firearm ammunitions sales in Colorado successfully passed committee Thursday. House Bill 25-1133, “Requirements for Sale of Firearms Ammunition,” was referred by the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee to the House for a vote following a lengthy debate by witnesses for both sides. The bill passed only narrowly
[ad_1] Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced legislation Wednesday to block various federal agencies from banning the use of lead tackle and ammunition by fishermen and hunters. The bill is the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025. It prohibits any ban on lead tackle or ammunition being issued by “the Secretary of the Interior,
[ad_1] On Tuesday, Rep. Chris England, D-District 70, presented HB58 before the Alabama House Judiciary Committee. Under current Alabama law, an individual is required to inform a law enforcement officer if they are carrying a concealed pistol or firearm when asked, however there is currently no criminal penalty associated with breaking that law. HB58 would
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Nowhere is the difference between the Biden Administration and that of Donald J. Trump in starker contrast than its approach to firearms and the Second Amendment to our Bill of Rights.
The former President’s belief that the right to keep and bear arms as guaranteed in that Amendment
[ad_1] Alabama repealed the requirement for a permit to carry a concealed handgun three years ago, a move supported by 2nd Amendment advocates and gun rights groups like the National Rifle Association. The Alabama Sheriffs Association and many others in law enforcement opposed the bill, saying the permits were an important tool to fight gun
[ad_1] LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas Senators Tom Cotton and John Boozman joined Idaho Senator Mike Crapo in introducing the Hearing Protection Act. According to a release, the passage of the act will allow the added piece to be treated like traditional firearms to regulate it. “Increasing access to hearing protection for sportsmen and hunters
[ad_1] Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV) introduced the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act on Tuesday to prohibit credit card companies from implementing a backdoor gun registry to track purchases. Moore’s bill, introduced with 25 of his House colleagues, bans the use of a new, unique Merchant Category Code (MCC) for transactions involving firearms and ammunition. While financial institutions
[ad_1] A South Dakota Senate committee advanced a bill Monday at the Capitol in Pierre that would allow people to carry concealed pistols on technical college and public university campuses. Policies in both systems currently prohibit guns and other dangerous weapons on campus. The bill only addresses concealed carry and does not include language saying
[ad_1] A South Dakota Senate committee advanced a bill Monday at the Capitol in Pierre that would allow people to carry concealed pistols on technical college and public university campuses. Policies in both systems currently prohibit guns and other dangerous weapons on campus. The bill only addresses concealed carry and does not include language saying
[ad_1] HD 58 Representative Larry Don Suckla came to town the weekend of Feb. 8, and spoke to a room full of ranchers and producers at the Southwest Colorado Livestock Association’s annual meeting. (Cameryn Cass/The Journal) On Saturday morning, a dozen or so speakers updated attendees on everything from local to federal affairs County, state
[ad_1] President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Feb. 7 calling for a review of all Second Amendment-related policies, projects, rules, and government actions from January 2021 through January 2025. It is the first official gun policy action Trump has taken in his second term. Pro-Second Amendment groups have been watching the 47th president,
[ad_1] Image by Jason Gillman from Pixabay February 10, 2025 – WASHINGTON – Last week, Senator Chuck Grassley released the following: Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Judiciary Committee member John Kennedy (R-La.) and 15 Republican colleagues in introducing the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act. This bill would permanently end onerous reporting requirements that cause veterans who receive
[ad_1] A federal appeals court panel has dismissed a three-year prison sentence against a person convicted for possession of a firearm while being an active user of marijuana, ruling that the federal government’s prohibition on gun ownership by drug users is justified only in certain circumstances—not always. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth
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President Donald Trump took a bold step this week by issuing an executive order to evaluate potential violations of Americans’ constitutional right to keep and bear arms. This decisive move reflects Trump’s unwavering commitment to protecting the Second Amendment and ensuring that law-abiding citizens can exercise their right to self-defense without government overreach.
[ad_1] President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday, Feb. 7, directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to review and potentially roll back Biden-era gun control policies, including ghost gun regulations and expanded background checks. The order aims to assess whether these measures infringe on Second Amendment rights and recommend actions within 30 days. The
[ad_1] WASHINGTON, DC (LOOTPRESS) – President Donald Trump issued an executive order on February 7, signaling the start of efforts to dismantle key gun reforms enacted during the Biden administration. The order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to conduct a 30-day review of existing federal gun regulations and identify policies that may infringe upon Second
[ad_1] PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The executive order called “Protecting Second Amendment Rights” asks the attorney general of the United States to look at “ongoing infringements of the Second Amendment” and then propose a plan of action. This is something Gabriel Buhler is pleased about. He’s the chairman of the Washington County GOP, and a
[ad_1] For Sweden, the tragedy in Örebro may serve as a turning point in its approach to gun control. In the US, however, the cycle of violence and legislative inaction is set to continue read more Sweden’s government announced on Friday (February 7) that it would move to amend the country’s gun laws, imposing stricter
[ad_1] In 2017 36 million Americans filed for hunting permits according to a Google search. One article pointed out that Wisconsin has 600,000 hunters which is more than armies of small countries. No deaths were reported due to hunting in Wisconsin. In World War II a famous Japanese Admiral said they didn’t invade the U.S.
[ad_1] Legal experts say a decision is imminent. At the same time, state lawmakers could take up several gun-related proposals aiming to reverse post-Parkland laws. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Nearly seven years after the law passed, the National Rifle Association says a new court ruling supports its constitutional challenge to a Florida measure that bars people
[ad_1] North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer is pushing a bill that seeks to punish large American banks for not working with individuals for moral or political reasons. The senator claims that, using their economic position, banks and other financial institutions completely reject law-abiding, legitimate businesses by not lending or offering services to them. This covers businesses like
[ad_1] TALLAHASSEE – Nearly seven years after the law passed, the National Rifle Association contends that a new court ruling bolsters its constitutional challenge to a Florida measure that bars people under age 21 from buying rifles and shotguns. The NRA on Monday filed a document at the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that cited a
[ad_1] Electing Trump: In 2016, the gun industry shared data about firearms owners and others with Cambridge Analytica to help elect Donald Trump and keep a Republican majority in the Senate. Legal Worries: The gun industry and Cambridge tried but failed to get more customer data, records show. One gun seller worried about possible government
[ad_1] ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Reporting Highlights Electing Trump: In 2016, the gun industry shared data about firearms owners and others with Cambridge Analytica to help elect Donald Trump and keep a Republican majority in the Senate.
[ad_1] Lacey Arthur, owner and primary instructor of Up the Creek Arms, recently opened an outdoor shooting range on Dover Road in Craven County. Arthur started Up the Creek Arms, at 1495 Dover Road in Cove City, in 2017 and taught her first student as a certified shooting instructor later that year. “I started teaching
[ad_1] CALIFORNIA — The president of Mexico said this week that her U.S. counterpart agreed to curb the trafficking of U.S. firearms to her country. President Donald Trump has neither confirmed nor denied the statement. What would it mean for California and the country if he implemented firearms provisions to appease Mexico? Would those efforts
[ad_1] Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director, attended his Senate confirmation hearing last week. He was joined by a group of close friends and family members, who sat in the front row. Among them were Alina Habba, Ric Grenell, the Special Presidential Envoy for Special Missions. Also present were Patel’s sister and