State-by-state standings on deaths from gunfire form a striking contrast between Republican- and Democratic-led states as one reality becomes ever more clear: The stronger Republican control of a particular state, the more deadly gunfire that state will see. So it’s plain that onetime Californians who left for cheaper housing and more conservative politics in states
Concealed Carry
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill Thursday permitting concealed and open carry for firearms throughout the state. The so-called “constitutional carry” bill allows individuals who are 18 and above and legally able to own a firearm to carry that firearm either openly or concealed. The bill does not require any registration or training
Wayne LaPierre isn’t having a great year. Photo-Illustration: Intelligencer; Photo: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images The National Rifle Association remains a powerful organization that holds sway among millions of voters, inspires loyalty among most Republican politicians, and for liberals, is synonymous with the scourge of gun violence in America. But the organization isn’t what it used
On Tuesday, Louisiana became the 28th state to pass legislation allowing the carry of handguns without a permit, often referred to as “constitutional carry.” The law, originally Louisiana Senate Bill 1, was signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry. “Today, we join 27 other states in passing Constitutional Carry. I promised the folks of Louisiana
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, currently in the middle of a contentious Republican Senate primary race, is touting a key endorsement from a prominent pro-Second Amendment group in the state and making the case that he is the strongest candidate when it comes to gun rights. “I have stood up to fight for gun
A bill focused on prerequisites for a firearm purchase appeared dead for the session, but was advanced with a substitute that now updates concealed carry requirements. Sen. Angelia Williams Graves (D-Norfolk) introduced Senate Bill 522 to require either demonstration of competence or completion of a gun safety training course within five years of purchase. She
In January, the Idaho House of Representatives voted and approved a bill that would require K-12 schools to allow employees to carry guns with an enhanced concealed carry license. This bill is known as H-415 and was received by the State Senate on Feb. 1 for discussion. A similar bill was passed in March 2014
A proposed state Senate bill would — and should — close the assault rifle loophole. Prepare yourself, because this will shock almost no one: the gun lobby is blatantly lying to Hawaii legislators. People who make money off the sales of firearms are trying to sell our elected leaders on the idea that hunters in
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Photo, top: Randy Rafuse Food Pictures: Michelle Renee Audette Ghenne Ice fishing in Maine is exceptional as of late. Fortunately, some days have had great weather to boot, as shown in the header picture. If you have the time and money there are numerous lodges and camps set up to accommodate
The pro-Second Amendment group Gun Owners of America announced Thursday their first-ever summit to be held in August in Knoxville, Tennessee, saying it aims to draw tens of thousands of attendees with the goal of being the “premiere event” for firearms enthusiasts. The event, titled the Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit, will be held
State Sen. Blake Miguez, a Republican from New Iberia, is a world-class competitive marksman. We’re talking international award-winning level sharpshooting with a handgun. He’s good enough to have starred in the History Channel reality show “Top Shot” Yes, I know they’ve given reality TV shows to the likes of Flavor Flav, Honey Boo Boo and
BATON ROUGE, La. (WVUE) – A slate of crime-related bills moving through the legislature includes three companion bills which, if enacted, would legalize the permitless carrying of concealed weapons in Louisiana. House Bill 12 by Rep. Danny McCormick (R-Oil City) is joined by Senate Bills 1 and 2 by New Iberia Republican Blake Miguez during
Man being charged after yet another gun caught at Pittsburgh International Airport Updated: 9:48 PM EST Feb 20, 2024 AND THE PROPOSAL FOR STIFFER PENALTIES WHEN TRAVELING WITH A FIREARM? THE LAW SAYS THAT GUN OWNERS MUST HAVE IT SECURED IN A CASE WITH A LOCK. THEN IT HAS TO BE BROUGHT OVER TO THE
The Feb. 15 front-page article “Super Bowl rally ends in gunfire and grief” noted that Missouri has one of the nation’s highest rates of gun deaths and gun ownership. There’s another mathematical revelation that has been mentioned in news stories: 800 law enforcement officers were at the scene for security. So it seems the National
In a legislative session marked more by incremental steps than sweeping reform, Washington state lawmakers are advancing a series of measures aimed at tightening gun controls, albeit with a focus on more nuanced aspects of the ongoing battle against gun violence. In the heart of Olympia, efforts to address youth overdoses and addiction are paralleled
OLYMPIA — Washington lawmakers last year passed a sweeping package of gun laws, including a 10-day waiting period for firearm purchases and a ban on the sale of AR-15s and similar semi-automatic rifles often used in the nation’s worst mass shootings. This session, by comparison, the Legislature is taking a small-ball approach. While lawmakers are
The Shenandoah Valley Gun Show took place Saturday and Sunday at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds. Individuals from different states gathered at the gun show to sell and buy guns, knives and even jewelry. The event brings together a community of gun enthusiasts and is a time for socialization as well. The event also provided a
The Academy District 20 School Board is considering the possibility of allowing teachers and staff to concealed carry on campus through the Faculty/Administrator Safety Training and Emergency Response (FASTER) program, or one like it. Partnering with FASTER Colorado and empowering designated teachers and staff to defend against threats to student safety is the right move.
The Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade ended in tragedy after a mass shooting killed at least one person and injured more than 20 others on Wednesday in Kansas City, Mo. Police detained three people as part of their investigation. Some NFL players who shared tributes to the victims also called for political action
Iowa House Republicans’ solution to prevent more students from being shot in Iowa schools in the wake of Perry is to bring more guns into the schools, which includes arming teachers and other staff members. “The scariest place to be in America, I believe, is in a place with ‘gun-free zone’ posted all over the
On April 13, 2023, 16-year-old Ralph Yarl was sent to pick up his younger twin brothers from a friend’s home when an address mix-up nearly cost him his life. After confusing Northeast 115th Street for Northeast 115th Terrace, located one block away, Ralph mistakenly rang the doorbell of an armed 84-year-old man. The homeowner instantly
The Biden-Harris reelection campaign called out former president Donald Trump for his gun rights advocacy on Friday in advance of the GOP frontrunner’s appearance at the National Rifle Association forum in Harrisburg, Penn. It will be the eighth time Trump has addressed the powerful gun-lobbying group, which boasts a membership 5 million strong. Last year,
Democrats go after Hur and dismiss GOP attacks on Biden’s age A source close to the Biden-Harris campaign said today that GOP attacks on the president’s age are nothing new and that voters have elected him anyway. Democrats are also going after Hur. “Hur, a lifelong Republican and creature of DC, didn’t have a case
Supreme Court justices steer clear of insurrection question in Trump ballot case WASHINGTON — After supporters of then-President Trump stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, ominous fencing was erected to protect surrounding buildings. One of the buildings that needed protecting was the grand marble structure across the street from the Capitol: the Supreme Court.
Donald Trump wins Nevada Republican caucuses NBC News projects that Donald Trump has won the Nevada Republican caucuses, with 1% of the votes that have been counted so far. See the latest results here. Supreme Court justices steer clear of insurrection question in Trump ballot case WASHINGTON — After supporters of then-President Trump stormed the
Tony Jones was inside the office at his auto repair shop in Northwest Baltimore, talking with some friends the evening of Jan. 24, when the conversation turned to Jones’ gun. The 58-year-old was the new owner of a Taurus 605 snubnosed revolver, loaded with five .38-caliber bullets, that he carried the in an ankle holster.
Gunfire from drive-by shootings rang out 302 times in Albuquerque last year. Four bullets tore through a mobile home’s thin bedroom walls, just feet away from two teenage boys. One bullet narrowly missed a state senator’s daughter. Yet another killed a 5-year-old girl in her sleep — and prompted the governor’s controversial move to limit
Idaho House Bill 415, which passed quickly through the Statehouse and now sits in the hands of the Senate State Affairs Committee, aims to allow public school employees to carry a firearm on campus as long as they attend an eight-hour class to receive their enhanced license for concealed carry and notify the campus principal
“I see it as an extension of the fight to save our country and our democracy from extremism,” Emma Brown told me over the phone recently. She had just taken over as executive director of Giffords, the key gun-reform organization founded by former representative Gabby Giffords a little more than a decade ago, and we
A group of gun owners filed a lawsuit against New York over state laws that prohibit non-residents from obtaining a license to carry firearms in the state. Under current state law, only residents of the Empire State may obtain a firearm license. The state does not have reciprocity, meaning it will not honor other state
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