[ad_1] (The Hill) — Legislators in half a dozen states are considering measures to roll back requirements that gun owners obtain permits and training before carrying concealed weapons, as Republican politicians race to show their support for gun rights ahead of primary and midterm elections this year.  But as the bills progress through state House

[ad_1] Fairfax, Va. – The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) has partnered with Safari Club International, Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation, and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and filed motions to intervene in and dismiss a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to expand hunting and fishing opportunities on more than 2.3 million

[ad_1] On Friday, the Utah Legislature adjourned sine die from its 2022 session. During this session, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 115, legislation to enhance Utah’s firearm preemption law. It will soon be on its way to Governor Spencer Cox for his consideration. Please continue to contact Gov. Cox and ask him to sign SB 115

[ad_1] On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee will hear four pro-gun bills that can improve Maryland’s self-defense rights for the benefit of law-abiding citizens. Please contact committee members and ask them to SUPPORT House Bills 871, 1132, 1174, and 1206. House Bill 871, sponsored by Delegate Sid Saab (R-33), allows an applicant to obtain preliminary

[ad_1] Today, the South Dakota House passed pro-self-defense measure, Senate Bill 212, by a 61-8 vote.  This bill now joins two other pro-gun measures, Senate Bill 195 and House Bill 1162, that have been sent to the desk of Governor Kristi Noem for her signature.  Please contact Governor Noem and ask her to sign Senate

[ad_1] Back in 2021, the South Carolina Court of Common Pleas ruled in favor of Attorney General Alan Wilson, agreeing that the City of Columbia’s anti-gun ordinances violate the state’s preemption law. In 2019, Columbia had passed ordinances to restrict the home-building of firearms, to allow for Second Amendment rights to be suspended and property

[ad_1] Two years of hiding behind Zoom screens has Vermont legislators completely removed from reality when it comes to the priorities of everyday Vermonters.  Record-high gas prices, the opioid epidemic, and businesses shuttered from the pandemic are just some of the real issues where lawmakers might want to focus their attention.  However, Montpelier politicians have

[ad_1] On February 28, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) denied approximately 850 Form 1 applications for prospective makers of suppressors. These denials were apparently made due to a change in ATF policy regarding certain devices that ATF claims are in reality suppressor “parts kits.” ATF’s Form 1 application (technically ATF Form

[ad_1] Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! Ask any military veteran: In combat, the most crucial briefing defines the rules of engagement. When can you shoot to kill? When must you use pragmatic restraint? These rules protect fellow service members and prevent the loss of innocent life. The Hawaii Legislature just advanced

[ad_1] Mark Oliva of the National Shooting Sports Foundation reacts on ‘FOX Business Tonight’ OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington state Legislature has approved the prohibition of the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. The Seattle Times reported the measure passed on a 55-42 vote in the

[ad_1] Late Friday evening, the final vote for 10-round magazine ban legislation, Senate Bill 5078, was held.  Despite overwhelming opposition during committee hearings, public comment, calls, emails, and hours of heartfelt debate on the chamber floors – anti-gun legislators proceeded to vote 55-42, passing the measure to the Governor’s desk.  NRA Members and Second Amendment Supporters

[ad_1] By Bob LaBrant  |  Detroit Free Press The way Michigan selects its candidates for all statewide offices except governor and U.S. senator is profoundly limiting and allows for manipulation by the most extreme elements on the political spectrum. More than 2.1 million voters participated in the August 2018 primary and selected Gretchen Whitmer, Bill

[ad_1] Populism is normally a partisan political tactic. Reactionary and reductive, cynical and manipulative; almost always the mother of bad laws, government overreach and encroachments on civil liberties. The democratic process, the push and pull of left and right, usually serves to tamper legislation that emerges from it. There is however one form of populism

[ad_1] A federal judge on Friday struck down a legal challenge against Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., who a group of North Carolina voters argued was ineligible for re-election due to his apparent role in fomenting the January 6 Capitol riot.  The decision was handed down by Judge Richard Myers, a Trump-appointee in the eastern district

[ad_1] With Huron County placed in a new state legislative district for the 2022 election, it now has its first declared candidate. Greg Alexander, the current director of utilities and community development for Croswell, announced on Feb. 23 his plans to run as a Republican for the new 98th state representative seat. He previously ran

[ad_1] On Monday, the House will hold a final vote for Senate Bill 8, to allow Sunday hunting on public lands. Please contact your delegate and ask them to SUPPORT Senate Bill 8. Senate Bill 8 expands hunting opportunities in Virginia by allowing Sunday hunting on public lands, while keeping the prohibition against hunting within

[ad_1] On Monday, March 7, the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee is scheduled to consider firearm safety legislation, Senate Bill 522.  Please contact committee members and ask them to SUPPORT Senate Bill 522. Similar to a measure vetoed last year by the Governor, Senate Bill 522 directs the state Board of Education to establish

[ad_1] Yesterday, extreme anti-gun legislation, “The Vote Without Fear Act” House Bill 22-1086, was referred to the Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs for consideration.  Please contact committee members and ask them to OPPOSE House Bill 22-1086. House Bill 22-1086 “The Vote Without Fear Act” – The title itself is enough to know that

[ad_1] Senator back at work after stroke WASHINGTON — Sen. Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico returned to the Senate on Thursday, barely a month after suffering a major stroke that sent a chill through fellow Democrats clinging to a 50-50 majority. Lujan, 49, walked into a Senate Commerce Committee meeting without assistance and was

[ad_1] As the United States increasingly goes after some of the Kremlin’s business tentacles, the latest person arrested for violating U.S. sanctions against Russia is a former Fox News director who left to launch a Russian propaganda network. The Department of Justice on Thursday revealed that Jack Hanick was quietly arrested in London on Feb.

[ad_1] Fairfax, Va. – The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action is pleased to announce the Ohio legislature passed NRA-backed constitutional carry legislation on Wednesday and the bill is en route to the governor’s desk for signature.  “This is a huge moment for Ohioans, who value their Second Amendment rights — but have been forced to

[ad_1] With Daniel Lippman   UKRAINIAN U.N. AMBASSADOR DENIES ADDING PR HELP: In Wednesday’s newsletter, we reported that Sergiy Kyslytsya, Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Nations, had accepted speechwriting support from the crisis communications and political consulting firm SKDKnickerbocker. In a Facebook post Wednesday morning, however, Kyslytsya denied that he or his staff had hired or

[ad_1] Today, the Senate voted 23-6 to pass House Bill 272, constitutional carry. It will now go back to the House for concurrence before it heads to Governor Kay Ivey’s desk. Constitutional carry strengthens Alabamians’ right to self-defense by allowing any law-abiding adult who is at least 21-years-old and legally eligible to obtain a carry

[ad_1] Yesterday, a conference committee removed existing language from Senate Bill 209 to replace it with constitutional carry language from House Bill 1077. Now, the House and Senate will need to caucus to agree to sign the conference report. The Speaker of the House and the Senate President will need to appoint conferees to sign