[ad_1] This week, Texas became the 21st state to enact Constitutional Carry after Governor Greg Abbott signed TX House Bill 1927.  The Governor’s signature also signaled the defeat of anti-gun groups who mounted increased calls to the Texas legislature and Governor, calling for the bill’s demise. Now, Louisiana faces a similar outcry from the far

[ad_1] In the first 130 days of 2021, there were 232 mass shootings. President Joe Biden has lowered the national flag to half-mast five times. We now have more guns than people. And sharing our thoughts and prayers with the families of gun violence victims is no longer enough — and it never will be

[ad_1] Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on June 17 signed into law seven pieces of gun-rights related legislation aimed at enforcing the protection of Second Amendment Rights in Texas. The governor appeared at Alamo Plaza in San Antonio for the bill signing ceremony and was joined by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, House Speaker Dade Phelan, and several other Republican

[ad_1] Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Two years ago, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wanted it to be known that he was prepared to buck his party on one of its sacred issues: guns. In September 2019, he gave an interview

[ad_1] Dear Texas NRA Member: All of your hard work and persistence has paid off!  Today, Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1927, NRA-backed constitutional carry legislation authored by Rep. Matt Schaefer (R-Tyler), into law.  The historic bill signing fittingly took place at the Shrine of Texas Liberty — the Alamo.  Thanks to all your emails and calls to state lawmakers, Texas

[ad_1] On June 15th, the San Jose City Council unanimously passed File 21-1393, to place additional restrictions on firearm businesses, on top of the many existing city, state, and federal laws. It is expected to go into effect in September. File 21-1393 requires licensed firearm dealers to obtain a city “Firearm Business License” for retail sales or transfers of

[ad_1] AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas will now let people carry handguns without first getting a background check and training, becoming the latest and largest on a growing list of states to roll back permitting requirements for carrying guns in public. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott held a ceremonial bill signing Thursday at the Alamo, a

[ad_1] Fairfax, Va. – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott welcomed NRA EVP & CEO Wayne LaPierre along with NRA President Carolyn Meadows, 1st Vice President Charles Cotton, and 2nd Vice President Willes Lee to a special bill signing ceremony for House Bill 1927, NRA-backed legislation that allows law-abiding citizens to carry handguns for self-defense without a license from

[ad_1] In the most basic sense, a coup is an illegal takeover of government power by an individual or faction. A coup can be attempted by members of the existing government and political system or those outside of it. A coup can also involve both groups working together towards the same goal of overthrowing the government.

[ad_1] Florida Today Published 4:00 a.m. ET June 17, 2021 A situation wrongly handled from start The issue of fluoridation of the water in Mims is being debated by dentists, residents and politicians choosing sides. The base issue here is not about whether fluoridation is effective or not. The issue is the fact that Commissioner Pritchett

[ad_1] Virtually nothing has been “open” in New York for over a year, including the work of politicians in Albany.  For months, lawmakers have huddled in obscurity, working on legislation at a Statehouse which remained shuddered to the public for the duration.  Fortunately, late last week, the New York Legislature wrapped up its regular 2021

[ad_1] Tomorrow, the House could hear Senate Bill 6, to ban most ammunition magazines in common use. Yesterday, the Senate voted 13-8 to pass House Bill 125, to essentially end the centuries-old practice of home-built firearms for personal use and to restrict free speech on firearms design. It now goes to Governor John Carney for

[ad_1] The American Principles Project announced on Wednesday it is rolling out a membership program aimed at voters who hold conservative family values in an effort to address cultural issues.  The conservative group is championing the program, known as “APP’s Big Family,” as an “NRA for families,” with the hope of replicating the National Rifle

[ad_1] A lawsuit that accuses Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge of using her office to promote her political career and of illegally using public money to do so survived its first legal challenge last week. Back up: What does the lawsuit allege? The lawsuit makes three main allegations: • Rutledge has illegally involved herself and

[ad_1] Tomorrow, at 2:00PM, the San Jose City Council Rules & Open Government Committee will discuss ROGC 21-616, to direct the City Attorney to begin drafting Mayor Liccardo’s requested proposal to tax gun owners and mandate that they purchase liability insurance. For information on participating in the meeting, which will be held remotely by video

[ad_1] Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. A shooting in downtown Austin that killed one person and injured 13 others early Saturday morning has renewed calls from Democratic lawmakers and gun safety groups for the Legislature to take action to reduce

[ad_1] House Bill 562, to make it harder to obtain a FOID, and to place onerous restrictions on private transfers, has been assigned to the House Judiciary Committee. This bill could be heard at any time. House Bill 1092, to expand Illinois’ program of seizing firearms without due process, is back in the Senate for

[ad_1] Democrats across the US cheered last month, as Texas legislators staged a walkout from the statehouse to block the passage of a Republican bill that would enact a number of restrictions on voting access. But the victory seemed short-lived, as the state’s Republican governor, Greg Abbott, quickly announced he planned to call a special

[ad_1] Earlier tonight, the Maine State Senate held a floor vote on pro-gun legislation. Legislative Documents 884 and 1052 will go back to the House for consideration in non-concurrence. Please contact your State Representative and ask them to SUPPORT LD’S 884 and 1052! Pro-Gun Legislation: Legislative Document 884:  prohibits the Department of Public Safety from retaining

[ad_1] Last week, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo announced a package of anti-gun proposals, which include annual fees on gun owners, mandatory insurance, and mandatory audio/video recording of firearm purchases to name a few. These proposals may sound familiar, because the Mayor made similar proposals in 2020 and 2019. Tomorrow, June 15th, the San Jose City Council will hear one of the proposals, File

[ad_1] On Wednesday, June 16, the Senate Law and Justice Committee is hosting a special work session on “Gun Violence Prevention Strategies”.  The discussion will include an overview of firearm laws enacted since I-594; gun violence prevention strategies, gaps & challenges; updates on the Centralized Firearms Background Check Program; and Public Records Act exemptions regarding concealed

[ad_1] Last Thursday, the Louisiana Legislature adjourned from its 2021 Legislative Session after an extremely successful year for gun owners.  However, NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters can’t rest yet.  Constitutional Carry legislation, Senate Bill 118, is currently sitting on the desk of Governor John bel Edwards awaiting his signature.  It is extremely important that

[ad_1] Gun control organizations have a long history of pandering to advance their objectives. This is only necessary because the American people have an even longer history of rejecting gun control. We’ve seen professional gun control activists try to tie their agenda to everything from COVID-19 to racism, and now they’ve pulled “police reform” under

[ad_1] The Los Angeles Times editorial page is less a journalistic enterprise than it is a partisan grievance noticeboard. The editorial board’s descent into trivial activist messaging was on full display in a pair of recent pieces lamenting the federal judiciary’s recognition of the Second Amendment. In both, the editorial board denied the core rulings

[ad_1] Dr. John Lott, Jr. of the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) recently released a paper written while he was a Senior Advisor for Research and Statistics at the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Policy. His paper, Corrections to the FBI’s Reports on Active Shooting Incidents (May 31, 2021), examines the FBI’s previously

[ad_1] The General Assembly has been called back for session this week. Two anti-gun bills are still before the House for concurrence. Please contact your state representative and ask them to OPPOSE HB 1092 and HB 562. House Amendment 1 to House Bill 1092 widens the definition of “family members” who can petition for an

[ad_1] CLOSE Here are some of the top stories we’re following for Friday, June 11, 2021. Wochit At two memorial ceremonies last weekend, one in Arizona and one in Wyoming, Foster Friess – a multi-millionaire who built his fortune decades ago in Delaware –was remembered for his interest in people, significant support of charitable causes, Christian values and affinity for jokes. Those

[ad_1] It’s been 5 years since 49 people were killed and 53 others were injured when a man armed with an assault rifle, large capacity magazines, and a heart full of hate attacked the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. On June 12th, 2016, Pulse became the second deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. It’s been 5

[ad_1] The Kansas State Board of Education and state legislators are working to repair relations after a rocky year saw the two entities at odds over who has the power to shape the school experience for hundreds of thousands of students. At issue last session were a series of efforts by the Legislature to set

[ad_1] The peer-to-peer digital currency bitcoin made its debut in 2009, ushering in a new era of cryptocurrency. While tax authorities, enforcement agencies, and regulators worldwide are still debating best practices, one pertinent question—is bitcoin legal or illegal? The answer—depends on the location and activity of the user. Bitcoins are not issued, endorsed, or regulated by