[ad_1] The Trump administration today took its first moves to rein in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, pulling back Biden-era decisions it felt undermined the Second Amendment. Several gun groups, including the National Rifle Association, said the Department of Justice and ATF told them that rules targeting gun stores and a requirement

[ad_1] RALEIGH — Juliet Rosa, a survivor of domestic violence and UNC-Chapel Hill student, is “a little bit overwhelmed” by this session’s plethora of gun bills, which include so-called constitutional carry legislation, sentence enhancements for crimes involving firearms and a measure proposing North Carolina as a Second Amendment sanctuary state.  If North Carolina lawmakers pass these

[ad_1] The Florida House of Representatives has again passed a bill that would lower the age for for buying long guns. In 2018, a shooter at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School killed 17 students and faculty members, prompting the Legislature to raise the purchase age to buy rifles and shotguns to 21. But the

[ad_1] Reprinted with permission from TomDispatch.  Can it happen here? That’s the question circulating now that Donald Trump, the nativist, rabble-rousing xenophobe, and billionaire, is threatening to capture the Republican nomination for president of the United States — and it’s a question that isn’t being asked only on the left.  It’s been raised by a New York

[ad_1] Regarding “Clergy call for Missouri to reject Ten Commandments in schools” (March 25): State Sen. Jamie Burger says that “when prayer went out of schools … guns came in.” I think he is mistaken on the cause of school gun violence. There has not been school-sponsored prayer in public schools since 1962. The first

[ad_1] The U.S. Department of Justice launched a civil rights investigation into the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department over long processing delays for concealed weapons permits.  The probe, led by the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, is part of a broader investigation into California’s firearm-related laws.  “This Department of Justice will not stand idly by while

[ad_1] Among the gun legislation before the Maine Legislature this session are proposals to amend constitutional and concealed carry laws that drew concerns from the business and law enforcement communities.  The Legislature’s Judiciary Committee held public hearings Wednesday for eight gun bills that were broken into two groups to make public input more efficient. While

[ad_1] Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee have advanced a bill that would let anyone legally permitted to carry a concealed weapon in one state to carry it in any other state even if the second state’s rules are more stringent than the first. The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, introduced by Republicans Tracey Mann

[ad_1] Two bills now in front of the House of Representatives could have huge implications for law-abiding gun owners and Second Amendment activists. Both bills have made significant progress, although neither has yet come up for a full vote of the House. Still, if these are ever going to pass, now would be the

[ad_1] Two bills now in front of the House of Representatives could have huge implications for law-abiding gun owners and Second Amendment activists. Both bills have made significant progress, although neither has yet come up for a full vote in the House.  Still, if these are ever going to

[ad_1] (The Center Square) – Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown endorsed a controversial firearms bill on Tuesday in testifying before the Senate Law & Justice Committee. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1163, which passed the House of Representatives on a strict party-line vote earlier this month, aims to introduce a permit-to-purchase system for firearms,

[ad_1] (The Center Square) – Allowing people with state-issued concealed carry licenses or permits to conceal a handgun in any other state, a bill proposed by a North Carolina congressman, has moved forward from a congressional committee. The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, authored by Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., and also known as House Resolution

[ad_1] The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday night advanced the bipartisan “Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act” out of committee in a party-line vote, clearing the way for a floor vote on the issue in the near future. The concealed carry act, introduced in January by GOP North Carolina Rep. Richard Hudson, would allow U.S. citizens

[ad_1] WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A North Carolina bill that allows almost anyone over the age of 18 to carry a concealed handgun without a permit is one step closer to becoming law. Right now, those who want to conceal carry a gun need to obtain a permit. That requires someone to pass a background

[ad_1] Why Scan and Assess is so important. There are so many critical situations and incidents that can mess with your brain, or other parts of your body. When the body gets overloaded with adrenaline during stressful situations, the normal relaxed way of thought can go right out the window. There are many intentional activities

[ad_1] PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota House approved a controversial bill Thursday allowing holders of enhanced concealed carry permits to bring firearms onto public university and technical school campuses. Senate Bill 100 passed on a 55-14 vote after extensive debate focused on campus safety, constitutional rights, and concerns about suicide risks among college

[ad_1] Kentuckians between 18 and 20 can already legally purchase deadly weapons and open carry in the Commonwealth. Members of the military who fall in that age group are also allowed to carry a concealed weapon. What Senate Bill 75 does is extend the right to concealed carry to 18-to-20 year olds who are not

[ad_1] Published March 6, 2025 at 11:25 AM EST GOP Sen. Aaron Reed from Shelbyville presents Senate Bill 75, to lower the age for permitless concealed firearm carry, before the Senate Judiciary Committee, alongside a lobbyist from the National Rifle Association, Taylor McKee. The age at which Kentuckians would be allowed to conceal carry firearms could

[ad_1] Craig J. DeLuz | Special to The OBSERVER In recent years, discussions around gun ownership have expanded to include diverse perspectives, particularly from within the Black community. Responsible gun ownership is not just about possession; it’s about education, training, and understanding the legal landscape. Marcus Weldon, Murner R. Hilliard Jr., and Jacquiline Rigard exemplify

[ad_1] The anti-Second Amendment lobby is at it yet again. This time, the Violence Policy Center (VPC) is trotting out findings which allegedly show that since 2007, there have been 2,541 “non-self-defense deaths” associated with individuals who hold concealed carry permits. This isn’t the first time the gun-grabbers have besmirched concealed carry permit holders, and

[ad_1] A coalition of Democratic lawmakers is once again trying to push a bill for more stringent requirements on firearm purchases, transfers and concealed carry licenses after failing in the past. House Bill 1163 would require Washington residents to obtain a state-issued permit before purchasing any firearm. The permit process would include fingerprinting, background checks

[ad_1] A Guide to Readiness for Life’s Unexpected Challenges Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. From sudden personal changes to global events that alter our reality, we must ask ourselves: “What would I do? Am I prepared?” These questions prompt us to consider our readiness for unforeseen challenges and ensure we are equipped

[ad_1] Colorado is poised to see a major change to its gun laws after the state Senate passed a bill that would effectively ban AR-15s, AK-47s, shotguns and pistols that hold more than 15 rounds. The new bill would not impact the current possession of these guns, but it would prohibit the manufacture, sale and

[ad_1] “Adults between the ages of 18 and 20 are part of ‘the people,’ and there is no historical tradition of limiting the firearms rights of adults on account of their age,” they wrote in their complaint. “And as for the types of firearms that Massachusetts forbids them from owning, much less carrying, there can

[ad_1] A bill aimed at increasing the age requirement for purchasing ammunition from 18 to 21 has narrowly cleared the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee, with one Democrat and all Republicans on the committee voting against it.  In 2023, the General Assembly increased the minimum age to purchase a firearm from 18 to 21.

[ad_1] On Tuesday, Rep. Chris England, D-District 70, presented HB58 before the Alabama House Judiciary Committee. Under current Alabama law, an individual is required to inform a law enforcement officer if they are carrying a concealed pistol or firearm when asked, however there is currently no criminal penalty associated with breaking that law. HB58 would

[ad_1] A South Dakota Senate committee advanced a bill Monday at the Capitol in Pierre that would allow people to carry concealed pistols on technical college and public university campuses. Policies in both systems currently prohibit guns and other dangerous weapons on campus. The bill only addresses concealed carry and does not include language saying

[ad_1] A South Dakota Senate committee advanced a bill Monday at the Capitol in Pierre that would allow people to carry concealed pistols on technical college and public university campuses. Policies in both systems currently prohibit guns and other dangerous weapons on campus. The bill only addresses concealed carry and does not include language saying

[ad_1] HD 58 Representative Larry Don Suckla came to town the weekend of Feb. 8, and spoke to a room full of ranchers and producers at the Southwest Colorado Livestock Association’s annual meeting. (Cameryn Cass/The Journal) On Saturday morning, a dozen or so speakers updated attendees on everything from local to federal affairs County, state

[ad_1] ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Reporting Highlights Electing Trump: In 2016, the gun industry shared data about firearms owners and others with Cambridge Analytica to help elect Donald Trump and keep a Republican majority in the Senate.