Tennessee’s new permitless handgun law set to take effect in July has raised objections and concerns from law enforcement professionals across the state, including from some in Williamson County. The incoming law will allow adults 21 and older as well as military members between 18 and 20 to open or concealed carry handguns on their

On the same day that President Joe Biden was pushing more gun control at the federal level, Gov. Bill Lee (R) was signing legislation to do away with Tennessee’s concealed carry permit requirement. Lee tweeted a photo of himself signing the legislation to do away with the permit requirement. The tweet included a shoutout to

The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday passed a gun bill that would authorize Alabama sheriffs to sell lifetime concealed carry permits, standardize the permitting process statewide and create a state-managed database of Alabamians who are prohibited from possessing firearms. Senate Bill 308 is sponsored by state Senator Randy Price, R-Opelika, and was carried in

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee has become the latest state that soon will allow most adults 21 and older to carry handguns without first clearing a background check and training after Gov. Bill Lee on Thursday signed the measure. “I signed constitutional carry today because it shouldn’t be hard for law-abiding Tennesseans to exercise their (Second

by Sarah Donahue Karin Johnson always longed to create a place for women to connect, interact and grow with each other. “Who knew that it was going to be the firing range,” she says with a laugh. Karin is the gun range safety officer, operations manager and wife of Oz Johnson, founder of Desert Hills-based

Guns – as tools of security, as instruments of violence – shape the lives of millions of Americans. Gun purchasing surged in 2020 – and so did gun crime. After three high-profile mass shootingswithin two weeks in March, debates surrounding firearms are intensifying once again. Yet despite their centrality in our personal and political lives,

Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law Friday legislation allowing people to buy and carry a handgun without a permit. “Today I signed legislation that protects the 2nd Amendment rights of Iowa’s law-abiding citizens while still preventing the sale of firearms to criminals and other dangerous individuals,” Reynolds said in a statement, according to

The Alabama Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would allow Alabamians who still have their gun rights to purchase lifetime concealed carry permits. Senate Bill 308 is sponsored by state Sen. Randy Price, R-Opelika. SB308, as substituted, establishes the Alabama Uniform Concealed Carry Permit Act. The lifetime concealed carry permit would cost $300. The

The Tennessee legislature passed a measure that would allow residents to both open and concealed carry handguns without a permit, which some have dubbed as “constitutional carry.” The bill will now move to Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s desk, where he is expected to sign it into law. The bill is backed by the National Rifle

CHEYENNE — Sen. John Kolb, a freshman Republican from Rock Springs, had something to say. It was just the second week of session, and his Senate Judiciary Committee was already hearing its fourth bill of the year related to firearms: Senate File 137 – Firearms preemption-amendments and applicability. In that short amount of time, Kolb

ENTERPRISE — Plans call for a groundbreaking in April for a new educational building at the Eagle Cap Shooters Range north of Enterprise, according to a press release. The Eagle Cap Shooters Educational Alliance received a $50,000 grant from the National Rifle Association in 2020 and the alliance has nearly raised the required matching funds

By Rick Outzen The Florida Legislature is considering legislation (SB 498 and HB 259) that on any private elementary, middle, high school or college campus if any religious institution is also located on the property, guns would presumptively be allowed to be carried anywhere on that campus by concealed weapon license holders. The bill does

The Montana University System wants public input as it prepares to implement a controversial law that would allow concealed carry on Montana college campuses. During Thursday’s Board of Regents meeting, the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education staff said it was researching how best to enact the law and planned to prioritize comments from

“DA Discusses” is a video series where reporters speak with people on campus, in the community or in the state who have influence over decisions that affect students. Delegate Danielle Walker represents the 51st district of West Virginia in the state legislature. She spoke with Patrick Orsagos, digital managing editor, about a number of bills

March 5, 2021 10:38 PM By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and SOPHIA EPPOLITO Associated Press Posted: March 5, 2021 10:38 PM Updated: March 5, 2021 11:30 PM Rick Bowmer Republican Senate President Stuart Adams looks on from the Senate floor, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Salt Lake City. The Legislature passed a nearly $100 million package of

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Legislature is wrapping up its business for the year Friday. Lawmakers have already tackled a number of issues this year during a session that was conducted partially remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic. CONCEALED CARRY Gun owners no longer need a permit to carry a concealed gun in

She places her gun in a red leather handbag and gets into her car. The gun, in her bag, sits in the front seat of the vehicle as she drives to work. She then brings the gun, still in the bag, to a meeting with colleagues at the office. She then takes the gun, in

The Virginia General Assembly adjourned sine die from its 2021 legislative session today. As a result of strong lobbying efforts by NRA and its members, along with other Second Amendment supporters, no legislation was even filed to ban commonly-owned firearms or magazines this session, despite that having been the centerpiece of the 2020 gun ban

ORLANDO, Fla. — Freshman firebrand Congresswoman Lauren Boebert drew cheers at CPAC Saturday after saying she was no fan of the continued security around Washington, D.C. — and “Fort Pelosi.” “I wouldn’t be surprised if we start quartering soldiers in the committee hearing rooms,” Boebert said during a gun-rights panel at the annual GOP confab.

METAIRIE, LA – FEBRUARY 20: Investigators and patrons gather in the parking lot of the Jefferson Gun … [+] Outlet on February 20, 2021 in Metairie, Louisiana. According to reports, three people were killed and two injured after an altercation lead to gunfire at an indoor shooting range. (Photo by Michael DeMocker/Getty Images) Getty Images

CLOSE House Bill 2840 allows for loaded firearms under the control of an adult in a vehicle on school grounds. It passed through the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday by a 6-3 vote, with one member absent. (Photo: rod_waddington / Flickr) Loaded guns in vehicles could become a regular part of school carpool lines under a bill advancing

(The Center Square) – Democratic congresswomen from New York and Texas each introduced several pieces of legislation that they say are aimed at curbing gun violence. Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who represents New York’s 12th Congressional District, introduced a package of five bills, three of which she also tried to get passed two years ago, shortly

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Some South Carolina Republican lawmakers are trying to get the decidedly conservative state to join 44 others that allow people to carry guns without concealing them. South Carolina is one of only five states without so-called open carry, joining atypical partners such as California, Florida, Illinois and New York. A House

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Utah gun owners would be able to carry concealed weapons without a permit under a bill that passed the state Senate on Friday, leaving one procedural vote before it heads to the desk of a supportive Republican governor. Several other states this year are considering similar measures, which are backed

South Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill that would give some people the ability to openly carry guns the state. South Carolina is one of only five states in the country without legislation that allows some form of open carry.However, House Bill 3094 has several law enforcement leaders and other groups worried about its consequences.(Video

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Republican lawmakers in several more states want to loosen gun restrictions by allowing people to carry concealed firearms without having to get a permit, continuing a trend that gun control advocates call dangerous. Fifteen states already allow concealed carry without a permit, and lawmakers in nine others have proposed allowing

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A bill to ban guns at polling locations in Virginia advanced in the General Assembly, as the Inauguration of now-President Joe Biden marked the end of a contentious election season. The proposed legislation would prohibit firearms within 40 feet of polling sites, electoral board meetings and places where ballots are being

Roy, a member of the House Freedom Caucus, persuaded six of the most committed conservatives in the House to sign onto a statement he drafted Sunday that makes a blunt case for counting all the electors submitted by the states. The centerpiece of his argument is that failing to do so will create dangerous precedents

Beginning Friday, Virginians can no longer hold a cellphone while driving, Maryland workers will be paid a higher minimum wage and D.C. retailers can no longer sell packing peanuts. These are some of the new laws in the D.C. area that take effect early in the new year. Virginians who are caught holding a cellphone