[ad_1] Attorney Tim Berkley of Wood River announced he will be a Republican candidate for circuit judge in the election of 2022. Berkley, a lifelong resident of Madison County, has more than three decades of experience as an attorney. He attended Lewis and Clark Community College and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, graduating with a

[ad_1] Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill on Monday that permits residents to carry a concealed firearm without a permit. Senate Bill 215 permits individuals aged 21 or above to carry a concealed gun unless the state or federal law prohibits them from doing so. As per National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action,

[ad_1] Ever since Disney failed to put the screws to DeSantis over the “Don’t Say Gay Bill” hard enough last week, GLAAD has taken it upon itself to hold the movie industry more accountable for how it treats the LGBTQ community. Be prepared to see a whole lot more gay on and offscreen in Tinseltown because

[ad_1] Gun rights groups and GOP legislators argue that the new law, set to take effect in mid-June, removes costs and barriers for law-abiding people to exercise their constitutional right to bear arms and for self-defense, while critics argue that it will increase gun violence. When stopped by police, a person will no longer have

[ad_1] It’s a path the supporters of so-called “constitutional carry”—particularly the Second Amendment absolutists of Gun Owners of America as well as the National Rifle Association (NRA)—have been treading state by state for the past 13 years with tremendous success despite the NRA’s recent financial and legal troubles. Even if the court chooses a more narrow ruling,

[ad_1] Ohio’s new law allowing adults to carry concealed firearms without training classes or background checks goes into effect June 12. Gov. Mike DeWine signed the measure on Monday, which marks one of the most significant changes to Ohio gun policy and something gun rights groups have lobbied for more than 20 years. “The NRA

[ad_1] TOPEKA — Kansas senators are split once again over a bill requiring the Kansas State Board of Education to initiate a National Rifle Association gun safety program for all elementary and middle school students. The debate Monday in the Senate Federal and State Affairs committee mirrored past years for the most part but took

[ad_1] SXSW: The gunshot survivor and her astronaut-turned-politician husband discuss the way a new documentary captures their dramatic life story. Eleven years ago, Gabby Giffords was a popular U.S. Congressman visiting constituents in Arizona when she was shot in the head. Six people died and 19 were injured at the hands of a mentally ill

[ad_1] The devastating and all-too-real invasion of Ukraine by the Russians has galvanized the world. It also reminded some of a movie favorite of many Americans, one loathed by the media. Its plot? A determined group of young people fight off an invasion by the Russians. Of course, I’m talking about the ‘80s classic Red Dawn.  Discussing the 1984 John

[ad_1] Over the objection of law enforcement, Alabama’s governor has signed a bill allowing citizens to legally carry concealed guns in public without training or a license. Republican Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed House Bill 272, making Alabama the 22nd state to pass so-called “constitutional carry” legislation. Proponents of the GOP-backed bill say it

[ad_1] CNN  —  People in Alabama will not be required to obtain a permit or undergo a background check to carry a concealed weapon beginning next year. Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed Thursday legislation into law that removes the requirement for concealed carry permit – making Alabama the 22nd state to adopt that policy. “Unlike

[ad_1] In Ukraine now, AK-47s are handed out like candy. Babushkas and kids, moms and dads, students and soldiers have taken up arms to battle overwhelming odds. Kyiv yet stands. Their leader hasn’t left. They have weathered worse than this latest invasion. Seven million Ukranians died in World War II and 4 million during Joseph

[ad_1] by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Photo credit: Kayla Marie Hunting Season ended and Legislative season started.  Right now, there is a hunting bill in the State House called H 7762 that allows carrying of concealed weapons (handguns) while deer hunting. Before I get into this bill here is the history: On or about 2015

[ad_1] by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Photo credit: Kayla Marie Hunting Season ended and Legislative season started.  Right now, there is a hunting bill in the State House called H 7762 that allows carrying of concealed weapons (handguns) while deer hunting. Before I get into this bill here is the history: On or about 2015

[ad_1] Nebraska state Sen. Megan Hunt (D) declared in a Thursday tweet that gun ownership is not a right given by God, but a right bestowed by America’s “slave-owning, misogynistic” founders. “Owning a gun isn’t a ‘God-given right.’ It’s a slave-owning, misogynistic founding father-given right. I’m not against 2a, but be real – the Constitution

[ad_1] Williamsport, Pa. — Another candidate has joined the race for State Representative, 83rd House District, a position currently held by outgoing Jeff Wheeland. Ann Kaufman, local Republican and community leader, will vie for the Republican nominee against local businessman Jamie Flick. Related reading: Representative Jeff Wheeland to resign after end of current termLocal businessman

[ad_1] Since the District of Columbia v. Heller decision in 2008, gun control advocates have parsed every word of Justice Antonin Scalia’s opinion for ways in which to continue their campaign against the Second Amendment. Relying on creative interpretations of dicta, these activists try to twist the landmark gun rights ruling into an endorsement of their anti-gun policies.

[ad_1] Boyd Ward’s letter criticizing us for writing about knife laws on Feb. 20 gave us a graceful opportunity to make a correction. We incorrectly credited Latetia James, New York’s attorney general, for leading a bi-partisan effort to reform New York’s knife laws. Worse, we mistakenly attributed the statement to Todd Rathner, vice-president of legislative

[ad_1] Indiana lawmakers on Tuesday approved a constitutional carry bill that would allow adult residents in the state to carry a handgun without needing a license to do so. The legislation was passed 30-20 in the state Senate and 68-30 earlier in the state House, with Republicans holding majorities in both bodies. It now heads

[ad_1] Constitutional carry passed the Indiana legislature Tuesday night and is headed to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s (R) desk. The Indianapolis Star indicates the constitutional carry legislation “would eliminate the license requirement to carry a handgun.” Sen. Fady Qaddoura (D-Indianapolis4) opposed the constitutional carry legislation, saying, “It hurts to see us advancing a piece of legislation that supports

[ad_1] INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican lawmakers pushed through a bill that would repeal Indiana’s requirement for a permit to carry a handgun in public on Tuesday, further loosening the state’s firearms laws despite public opposition from the state police superintendent and some major law enforcement organizations. The House and Senate approved the repeal as Republican

[ad_1] (The Hill) — Legislators in half a dozen states are considering measures to roll back requirements that gun owners obtain permits and training before carrying concealed weapons, as Republican politicians race to show their support for gun rights ahead of primary and midterm elections this year.  But as the bills progress through state House

[ad_1] Update:  As of Monday March 7th 2022  a 3rd Modern Sporting rifle/High Capacity case has entered the halls of the US Supreme Court:  Duncan vs. Boneta. 21-1194.  Jake Charles a Duke University Professor and Scholar :  “it’s a good bet the Court will hold Duncan pending Bruen as well. And after that, it would

[ad_1] By Jeff Gross, contributing writer Many media sources are making the quantity of guns and ammo as something significant in news stories to get sensationalist news. The quantities mean very little. Most of RI enthusiastic guns owners possess on average about 4,000 rounds of ammo. So, what! Stories on the quantities of ammo in

[ad_1] The controversial “constitutional carry,” or permitless carry, legislation has gained momentum during this year’s legislative sessions in at least seven states, including Georgia, Wisconsin, Alabama, South Carolina, Indiana, Ohio and Nebraska. As of March, 21 states do not have a policy that requires a permit to carry concealed guns in public, according to data

[ad_1] MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Senate approved legislation Thursday that would end the state’s requirement for a person to get a permit to carry a concealed handgun in public. Senators voted 23-6 for the House-passed bill. The legislation now returns to the House of Representatives where members will decide whether to accept minor Senate changes

[ad_1] On Wednesday, New York State Court Justice Joel Cohen ruled that NY Attorney General Letitia James cannot dissolve the National Rifle Association (NRA). Cohen is a Justice on the New York State Court in Manhattan. Reuters reported that Cohen ruled that James’ allegations of NRA financial malfeasance deal with private affairs within the organization,

[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The National Rifle Association has petitioned the Supreme Court to hear a challenge to California’s recent move to ban high-capacity ammunition gun magazines in the Golden State.  “California’s ban violates the Second Amendment, the Takings Clause, and the fundamental right of self-defense,” Jason Ouimet, executive director

[ad_1] The NRA won a legal victory when a New York Supreme Court judge ruled that Attorney General Letitia James could not pursue dissolving the gun-rights group. “In short, the Complaint does not allege the type of public harm that is the legal linchpin for imposing the ‘corporate death penalty,’” New York Supreme Judge Joel

[ad_1] A judge Tuesday tossed out New York Attorney General Letitia James’ bid to break up the National Rifle Association, while allowing much of the remainder of her lawsuit to go forward. James filed suit to disband the gun rights group in 2020, claiming its top executives flouted nonprofit rules by diverting millions of agency