Yesterday, the Legislature adjourned sine die from its 2021 legislative session. During this session, the House passed House Bill 2840, critical self-defense legislation to reduce arbitrary boundaries where law-abiding citizens are left defenseless. Unfortunately, the Senate failed to take action on HB 2840 before session ended. Earlier this session, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 1382, to ensure that
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Today, both Kansas and out-of-state law-abiding gun owners will be able to take advantage of pro-gun legislation that was passed into law during the Legislative Session, House Bill 2058. Proposed by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, House Bill 2058 does the following: Recognizes all out-of-state concealed carry permits, and allows those who have been licensed to carry a firearm
Yesterday, the General Assembly adjourned sine die from its 2021 legislative session. During this session, the General Assembly continued its erosion of Second Amendment rights by passing House Bill 125, to essentially end the centuries-old practice of home-built firearms for personal use, to ban existing home-built firearms, and to restrict free speech on firearms design. It is currently
As of July 1, Tennessee is now a permitless carry state. However, you still need a permit in certain situations. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In Tennessee, most people 21 and older can now conceal carry without a permit. So can members of the military who are 18 to 20 years old. The new law, which began
As of July 1, Tennessee is now a permitless carry state. However, you still need a permit in certain situations. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In Tennessee, most people 21 and older can now conceal carry without a permit. So can members of the military who are 18 to 20 years old. The new law, which began
Brunswick County commissioner Marty Cooke is running for U.S. Senate. (Port City Daily/Courtesy Marty Cooke) BRUNSWICK COUNTY –– A longtime Brunswick County commissioner is hitting the campaign trails in his race for a rare open seat in the U.S. Senate. Marty Cooke announced his candidacy for the 2022 election on his official campaign Facebook page
Governor Mark Gordon and Secretary of State Ed Buchanan have extended an invitation to the National Rifle Association (NRA) to consider relocation of its Virginia operation to Wyoming. A letter signed by the Governor and Secretary Buchanan highlighted the state’s business-friendly tax environment, Wyoming’s eager workforce and the population’s strong support for Second Amendment rights.
Back in the spring, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed the permitless gun carry law that has gone into effect as of July 1. Star Staff Reports According to figures released by the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission, during the first quarter of 2021, gun crime in the Memphis community continued a steady upward trend which began
Gov. John Bel Edwards faces the possibility of dealing with Louisiana’s first veto override session, in part because he vetoed a measure that would allow residents 21 and older to carry, and conceal, firearms without a mandatory background check, without a permit, and without firearms safety training. All of this is required to carry a
BOONE — The 2022 North Carolina U.S. Senate primary is heating up as Boone starts to see visits from Senate contenders. State Sen. Jeff Jackson (D — 37th District) stopped at Brookshire Park in Boone on June 26 as part of his 100 town halls in 100 counties in 100 days campaign. “Is this beautiful
Under the new law, adults 21 and older and military members between 18 and 20 will be allowed to open or concealed carry handguns without a permit. (Photo: Karanja A. Ajanaku) Fears are mounting over the impact Tennessee’s permit-less gun carry law will have when the law takes effect Thursday (July 1). Law enforcement officers
New York state has opened a criminal investigation into former US president Donald Trump (pictured November 2020) A Democratic prosecutor nearing the end of his term, a loyal lieutenant of the Trump family and a lawyer determined to sink his former boss: AFP details some of the players in New York’s criminal probe into Donald
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – The San Diego County Bar Association issued a statement Wednesday denouncing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s public criticism of a San Diego federal judge who recently struck down California’s ban on assault weapons. U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez blocked the state’s assault weapon ban earlier this month in a 94-page ruling in which
(The Center Square) – The National Rifle Association is “considering its next moves” after a federal judge upheld a 2018 Florida law prohibiting anyone under 21-years-old from legally buying a firearm. “While this decision is a setback, NRA-ILA remains dedicated to protecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens everywhere,” the NRA’s lobbying arm, the
The law was put into place in 2018 after the Parkland school shooting. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A federal judge has upheld a 2018 Florida law that blocks anyone under 21 from buying a gun. Chief United States District Judge Mark E. Walker stood by the constitutionality of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety
(Cheyenne, WY) – Governor Mark Gordon and Secretary of State Ed Buchanan have sent a letter to the National Rifle Association (NRA) inviting the NRA to explore relocation of its Virginia operation to Wyoming. The letter highlights the state’s business-friendly tax environment, Wyoming’s eager workforce and the population’s strong support for Second Amendment rights. Governor
When it comes to gun violence, Americans are tired. Tired of grieving. Tired of witnessing friends, family and neighbors die as a result of everyday violence — whether it is community violence, firearm suicide, mass shootings, or domestic violence perpetrated with firearms. Tired of watching policymakers offer “thoughts and prayers” but taking little action. Gun
The News Service of Florida | Northwest Florida Daily News TALLAHASSEE — In a win for gun-rights supporters, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill that will let people with concealed-weapons licenses carry firearms at churches or other religious institutions that share properties with schools. The measure (HB 259) was one of 94 bills
June 30, 2021 | Governor Mark Gordon has officially invited the National Rifle Association to move its operations to gun-friendly Wyoming. In a letter dated June 18th, Governor Gordon underscored the state’s strong support of the Second Amendment, recently passed gun-friendly legislation, as well as the lack of corporate and personal income taxes. The governor
Amid allegations of exorbitant, improper spending by its CEO and a failed attempt to file for bankruptcy, the National Rifle Association (NRA) is on the search for a new location for its headquarters, and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, along with Secretary of State Ed Buchanan have sent the Virginia-based, purported non-profit organization a letter, inviting
You won’t find any T-shirts featuring Justice Stephen Breyer’s face. That’s a contrast to the late Supreme Court justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who generated something of a fan base among liberals (that is, as much of one as an elderly jurist can muster) with not only her image appearing on shirts, but also buttons and
DATE: June 30, 2021 TO: USF & NRA Members and Friends FROM: Marion P. Hammer USF Executive Director NRA Past President Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has signed HB-259, the Church Carry bill, into law. The bill takes effect immediately. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ HB-259, the Church Carry bill, authorizes persons who have concealed weapons or
As the N.R.A looks for a new home, Governor Mark Gordon thinks Wyoming is the ideal place for the organization to “recalibrate its sights” on the future. Governor Mark Gordon and Secretary of State Ed Buchanan have signed and sent a letter to the National Rifle Association (NRA) inviting the NRA to explore relocating its
Dear Texas House District 16 NRA Member: The Texas Legislature adjourned last month from its 2021 Regular Session after passing groundbreaking legislation to restore and protect your Second Amendment rights in the Lone Star State. Ultimately, more than TEN pro-gun measures made it to Governor Abbott’s desk for his signature! Your State Representative, Will Metcalf, co-authored and voted for House Bill 1927, NRA-supported constitutional carry legislation, this
It’s worth a shot — Governor Mark Gordon and Secretary of State Ed Buchanan have sent a letter to the National Rifle Association inviting the NRA to explore relocation of its Virginia operation to Wyoming. The letter highlights the state’s business-friendly tax environment, Wyoming’s eager workforce and the population’s strong support for Second Amendment rights. Gordon
Plaintiffs suing Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge claiming she has abused her authority — and illegally spent tax money to do it — to promote her own political ambitions have expanded their lawsuit against the Batesville Republican to beat a court-ordered deadline that would have seen most of the case dismissed. Pulaski County Circuit Judge
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“I believe in her state and Texas,” he said, calling himself “a hardcore Republican.” According to FEC records, he has donated tens of thousands of dollars to Republicans in recent years, including Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Noem’s spokesperson Ian Fury said the Willis and Reba Johnson’s Foundation was providing
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (KIFI) – Governor Mark Gordon and Secretary of State Ed Buchanan have sent a letter to the National Rifle Association (NRA) inviting the NRA to explore relocation of its Virginia operation to Wyoming. The letter highlights the state’s business-friendly tax environment, Wyoming’s eager workforce and the population’s strong support for Second Amendment rights. Governor
June 29, 2021 — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and Secretary of State Ed Buchanan have sent a letter to the National Rifle Association (NRA) inviting the NRA to explore moving its Virginia operation to Wyoming. The NRA is currently headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement