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[ad_1] Things are bad enough in Vermont that the Legislature had to resort to meeting virtually instead of in-person. However, that hasn’t stopped them from wasting their time attempting to solve problems that don’t exist in one of the safest states in the country – like people carrying guns in hospitals. This is the very
[ad_1] On Thursday, January 20, the Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider Constitutional Carry legislation, Legislative Bill 773. NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters are encouraged to contact members of the Judiciary Committee and ask them to SUPPORT Legislative Bill 773. Legislative Bill 773 allows a law-abiding adult who is legally allowed to carry a concealed firearm,
[ad_1] Today, January 12th, the Virginia General Assembly begins the 2022 legislative session. The anti-gun majority in the House of Delegates, previously bought and paid for by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, is no longer in power. Once again, there is a pro-Second Amendment majority in the House. Lawmakers have already filed a
[ad_1] Yesterday, the House voted 64-29 to pass House Bill 1077, the lawful carry bill. It will now go to the Senate for further consideration. Please contact your state senator and ask them to SUPPORT HB 1077. House Bill 1077 allows any law-abiding adult who is legally eligible to obtain a carry permit, to carry
[ad_1] Today, the Washington Supreme Court heard oral arguments against the City of Edmunds’ attempt to simultaneously curtail firearm rights within the home, while expanding firearm liability outside the home. In 2021, a lower court agreed with NRA-ILA’s argument that Washington state law prohibited the City of Edmunds’ efforts to (1) impose compulsory lock requirements; and
[ad_1] Tomorrow, the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety will hear Assembly Bill 498, to ensure that all law-abiding adults may apply for a concealed carry permit. Then, on Thursday, January 14th, the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety will hear Senate Bill 484, to ensure that law-abiding citizens who are licensed
[ad_1] Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: David Dee Delgado / Getty Ex-President Donald Trump and the Trumpanzees…sorry, the Trump Organization are big mad that New York Attorney General Letitia James is moving forward with her civil investigation into the former commander-in-lying-about-literally-everything’s finances, and they’re scrambling like rust-colored rats to put an end to it.
[ad_1] The 2021 legislative session officially ended this week, as the Legislature gaveled out of the old session and immediately transitioned into the 2022 proceedings on Tuesday. This year’s changing of the guard is noteworthy for a couple of reasons. First, not a single, significant gun bill from the Governor’s 2021 lame duck session gun
[ad_1] Even as a staunch believer in the Second Amendment, I think that if the NRA and some Senate Republicans continue to fight against the reauthorization of the Violence against Women Act, they will all have blood on their hands. As the reauthorization comes to the Senate floor early this year, let’s take a look
[ad_1] Last week, NRA-ILA filed a lawsuit challenging AB-173, a newly enacted California law that directs the California Department of Justice (“Cal DoJ”) to turn over the personal information that it has on gun owners, including their name, address, place of birth, phone number, occupation, driver’s license or ID number, race, sex, height, weight, hair
[ad_1] Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media (CBM) – Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson), a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus, joined forces with two other legislators to craft a bill that holds gunmakers liable for injuries or death caused by weapons they manufactured. On Jan. 4, Gipson, Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), and Chris
[ad_1] Standing with Texans and the Second Amendment Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – (Flower Mound, TX) – Tan Parker, Texas State Representative and conservative Republican candidate for Texas State Senate District 12, released the following statement:
“I’m honored to have earned the endorsement of the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund and the
[ad_1] Standing with Texans and the 2nd Amendment Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Tan Parker, Texas State Representative and conservative Republican candidate for Texas State Senate District 12, released the following statement:
“I’m honored to have earned the endorsement of the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund and the support of NRA members
[ad_1] Standing with Texans and the 2nd Amendment Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Tan Parker, Texas State Representative and conservative Republican candidate for Texas State Senate District 12, released the following statement:
“I’m honored to have earned the endorsement of the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund and the support of NRA members
[ad_1] Thursday, January 13th, the Judiciary Committee will hold a work session, and possibly vote, on gun confiscation legislation carried over from last year. It is imperative that NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters immediately contact members of the Judiciary Committee and urge them to oppose Legislative Document 1068! Legislative Document 1068 creates two new
[ad_1] Jeff BezosJeffrey (Jeff) Preston BezosFree speech, Whole Foods, and the endangered apolitical workplace Space: One important thing that might retain bipartisan focus Virtual realities may solve Fermi’s paradox about extraterrestrials MORE has always told his staff to “start with the customer and work backward.” That could now change in a dispute between Amazon-owned Whole Foods and
[ad_1] Today, January 11th, the South Carolina Legislature begins the 2022 legislative session. House Bill 3096, the constitutional carry bill that the House passed last year, remains active this session. Currently, 21 states allow law-abiding adults to carry a concealed handgun for self-defense without having to go through government red tape or pay fees. Of
[ad_1] By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) – Personalized smart guns, which can be fired only by verified users, may finally become available to U.S. consumers after two decades of questions about reliability and concerns they will usher in a new wave of government regulation. Four-year-old LodeStar Works on Friday unveiled its 9mm smart handgun for shareholders
[ad_1] PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh is on a short-list to host the 2024 Republican presidential convention. But some local leaders say it’s an economic winner for the region while others worry about the politics. Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, Nashville and Milwaukee are on the Republican short-list to host the next presidential convention and those who
[ad_1] MARSHFIELD – A Republican has entered the race for Wisconsin’s 23rd State Senate District. Brian Westrate, of Fall Creek, announced last week his candidacy for the seat currently held by Kathy Bernier, R-Chippewa Falls. Bernier, who has held the seat since 2018, announced last week she would not seek a new term in the November election. The
[ad_1] On December 23, ATF launched a new system for applicants to complete various forms that ATF is responsible for administrating. For most gun owners, this change will primarily impact how applications for firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act (“NFA”) are processed. Anyone who has submitted an NFA application in recent years is familiar
[ad_1] by Jeff Gross, contributing writer With Omicron cases spiking, very little, if any, transmission sources are now talked about. It is the same old vaccinate, vaccinate, booster, booster messages, times 10. Back in the initial COVID days the supposed experts looked at transmission sources and rates of virus life on various materials for COVID
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Today is a big day for CNN. No, no, no — the age of consent didn’t just get lowered. It’s the one-year anniversary of Jan. 6, or as they see it, Pearl Harbor meets 9/11 with a Watergate shooter. Yeah, it’s worse than the worst thing
[ad_1] The United States faces a democratic crisis, as we have been told for several years now. But what exactly does this mean? On the anniversary of the January 6 attempted coup, the answer may seem obvious: the crisis is perhaps most dramatically seen in the transformation of the national Republican Party, which has abandoned
[ad_1] Yesterday, Senator Tom Brewer introduced Constitutional Carry legislation, Legislative Bill 773. Nebraska looks to join the 21 other states that have passed NRA-backed constitutional carry laws. While the measure has not yet been scheduled for a hearing, please contact your state Senator and ask them to SUPPORT Legislative Bill 773. Legislative Bill 773 allows a law-abiding adult
[ad_1] Editor’s note: This essay by David Corn first appeared in his new newsletter, This Land. But we wanted to make sure as many readers as possible have a chance to see it. This Land is written by David twice a week and provides behind-the-scenes stories about politics and media; his unvarnished take on the events of the day; film,
[ad_1] Yesterday, the Senate held a floor vote on pro-gun measure, House Bill 307, which strengthens New Hampshire’s preemption statute. The measure passed by a margin of 14-10, and will be sent to the House for a vote on concurrence. Please act now! Contact your State Representative and ask them to SUPPORT House Bill 307
[ad_1] There are currently 70 pre-filed bills awaiting the arrival of Alabama state legislators, who begin the 2022 legislative session next week. As usual, this session will take place in Montgomery, where in 2021 there were at least 75 homicides (almost all of which occurred by firearm) and more than 300 shootings. And those numbers
[ad_1] Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Megan Varner / Getty Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp pushed for a new state gun law during a press conference on Wednesday at the Adventure Outdoors, an outdoor sports store located about 15 miles Northwest of Atlanta. The new law would do away with the license needed to