[ad_1] Lawmakers in Washington revised and narrowed the scope of a bill that would have expanded state gun-free zones and prohibited guns and weapons in nearly all locations where children are present. Members of the Senate Law and Justice Committee recommended the passage of SB 5098 during a meeting Thursday after an exemption for Concealed

[ad_1] On Wednesday, 42 GOP senators introduced the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which would allow individuals with concealed carry rights in their home state to exercise those same rights in any other state that allows concealed carry while still abiding by that state’s laws.  The bill also protects state sovereignty by not establishing a

[ad_1] Every year, the TSA discovers thousands of guns packed in carry-on bags—and the vast majority are loaded. getty In 2024, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints across the country, according to the agency. All but 6% were loaded. The numbers are down slightly from the previous year, when

[ad_1] COLUMBIA, S.C. — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is spearheading a congressional bill that would allow individuals with concealed carry permits to carry firearms across state lines. The legislation, reintroduced with the support of more than a dozen senators, aims to treat state-issued concealed carry permits similarly to driver’s licenses, enabling permit holders to exercise

[ad_1] Unspoken fears in the classroom (AI generated image) The United States has entered 2025 grappling with a deeply rooted crisis: Gun violence, particularly in schools. In 2024, the country witnessed a record surge in school shootings, with incidents reaching their highest level in the past decade. This unsettling trend has intensified public scrutiny and

[ad_1] U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., is joining U.S. Sen, John Cornyn, R-TX, and 42 GOP colleagues in reintroducing the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act ahead of the 119th Congress. The bill looks to allow individuals who are licensed to conceal carry in their home state to do the same in other states where concealed

[ad_1] (WPDE) — The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act has been introduced again by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. This bill would treat state-issued concealed carry permits like driver’s licenses, allowing individuals to use their state-issued license in another state. It would allow individuals with concealed carry privileges in their home states to exercise those rights

[ad_1] “Our Second Amendment right does not disappear when we cross invisible state lines, and this commonsense legislation guarantees that.” Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) joined Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) in introducing H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. This legislation would provide nationwide reciprocity for concealed carry license holders

[ad_1] (The Center Square) – Congressional approval is being sought to allow people with state-issued concealed carry licenses or permits to conceal a handgun in any other state. The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, authored by U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., would amend title 18 in the United States Code. As of late Thursday afternoon,

[ad_1] Congressman Nick Begich III has signed on as a cosponsor of H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. In Alaska, Begich said, firearms are a fundamental way of life. “The right to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities does not fade away as you cross an imaginary line. That’s why I am

[ad_1] Jamie Kerley, owner of The Ridge Gun Range, is on a mission to empower women with the skills and confidence to handle firearms for self-defense. Kerley’s focus stems from a belief that women often don’t realize they can be targets. “I’ve actually sat in the Walmart parking lot in my car for about 15-20

[ad_1] A member of House GOP leadership has introduced a new bill to radically expand concealed carry permissions for Americans across the country. National Republican Congressional Committee Chair Richard Hudson, R-N.C., the leader of the House GOP campaign arm, is unveiling his Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act on Tuesday, a bill already backed by more

[ad_1] On a brisk Saturday afternoon, A. crouched in a boxer’s stance, knees bent, one hip forward, raised her new Ruger Security-380 pistol aloft with both hands, and pulled the trigger. Spent gold casings clinked to the ground as a paper plate across the range filled with bullet holes. Next to her, a row of

[ad_1] As we approach 2025, federal policies will undoubtedly change when President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Despite a busy election year, many states went ahead with their own legislative sessions, passing laws addressing everything from egg restrictions to penalties for those convicted of large-scale, smash-and-grab robberies. Gun safety advocates have praised a slew of recently

[ad_1] (L-Top) A customer shops for a pistol at Freddie Bear Sports sporting goods store in Tinley Park, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) / (L-Bottom) Cartons of eggs are seen for sale. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) / (R-Top) A sign reading “sorry temporarily closed” is seen behind a shattered glass of a storefront.

[ad_1] New York, January 1: US states have taken steps to pass their own gun regulations to effect on January 1, as related violence kept on ravaging the nation with nearly 500 mass shootings occurring in 2024, media reported. In September 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of laws aimed at strengthening gun

[ad_1] US States have taken steps to pass their gun regulations to effect on January 1, as related violence kept on ravaging the nation with nearly 500 mass shootings occurring in 2024 Published Date – 1 January 2025, 09:13 AM US States have started implementing their own gun laws. New York: US

[ad_1] Oakland, California, U.S.A. – Oakland has always been known for its vibrant, diverse culture, proximity to San Francisco, and our soon-to-depart baseball team, the A’s. Unfortunately, Oakland has also been known for crime and violence, much of which starts with guns.  Teenager Sophia Guerra has lived on the border between Oakland and another city

[ad_1] The National Rifle Association is growing hopeful that after four years of fighting off anti-gun policies in Washington and several state capitals, having an ally in the White House will result in several pro-firearms policies. Doug Hamlin, the CEO and executive vice president of the nation’s biggest and oldest Second Amendment advocacy, said that

[ad_1] Key Points: The Glock 19 is the handgun of choice for elite forces like Delta Force, Navy SEALs, and the CIA due to its reliability, modularity, and versatility. -Known for its simplicity, the Glock 19 is easy to maintain, highly customizable, and features advanced safety systems. -Its compact size strikes a balance between a

[ad_1] Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed a bill into law, allowing Arizonians 21 and older to carry a concealed weapon without a permit, background check or training class. Of course, you’ll still have to legally be able to own and carry a firearm in order to take advantage of the 2010 law. Thus, we get

[ad_1] The 2024 presidential candidates couldn’t have been further apart on gun policy. Vice President Kamala Harris called for universal background checks and an assault weapons ban, while former President Donald Trump favors loosening concealed carry laws nationwide. Though neither platform is likely to clear Congress, Trump’s victory could give him the power to dismantle

[ad_1] As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to move back into the White House, gun violence prevention advocates are bracing for him to keep his campaign promise to sign a nationwide “concealed carry reciprocity” law. The move would allow gun owners with concealed carry permits to travel with their weapons to all 50 states, even those

[ad_1] Supporters of the Second Amendment will have a strong ally in the White House with President-elect Donald Trump following years of pressure from the Biden administration, firearms rights advocates say.  Organizations including the Gun Owners of America and the National Rifle Association tell Fox News Digital they are looking forward to working with Trump

[ad_1] WASHINGTON – Kamala Harris packs a gun — and wants Americans to know it. “I’m a gun owner,” the Democratic presidential candidate said last week in a forum hosted by television star Oprah Winfrey. “If someone breaks in my house,” she said with a chuckle “they’re getting shot.” Harris has mentioned owning a firearm

[ad_1] Last week, I authored a column about why Coloradans should expect high rates of gun violence to continue. I also suggested Republicans were disproportionately responsible for this outcome. As you might expect, public response fell mostly along party lines. Many Coloradans thanked me, but Republicans were big mad. How dare I suggest they are

[ad_1] This story first appeared in NPR’s live blog of the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. See how the night unfolded. Vice President Harris cited the fact she is a gun owner in Tuesday night’s presidential debate, in a move designed to shut down suggestions from former President Donald Trump that she wants

[ad_1] The mother of a 19-year-old man who died by suicide at the Eden Prairie Scheels store in 2022 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Hennepin County District Court against Scheels and the employee who provided the weapon. Scheels All Sports Inc. and the employee, William Ballantyne, are named in the suit, filed on