[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] “So many CEOs wanted to be seen as doing the right thing,” Sonnenfeld, 67, said in a telephone interview. “It was a rare unity of patriotic mission, personal values, genuine concern for world peace, and corporate self-interest.” Story continues below advertisement “What these lists do is give courageous CEOs the confidence to keep going,
[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] Fairfax, Va. – The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) today applauds Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey for signing House Bill 272, NRA-backed legislation that allows law-abiding Alabamians to carry a handgun for personal protection without paying a tax or obtaining a license from the state. “The NRA worked tirelessly with state leaders and legislators
[ad_1] When the video game industry is valued at $300 billion, a Halo TV series trailer is occupying prime real estate during the AFC Championship, and a GTA facsimile like Free Guy is one of the top-grossing films of the year, it is clear that Jack Thompson lost the fight. For those who don’t remember,
[ad_1] As she stated she would, Governor Kay Ivey has acted quickly and just signed House Bill 272, constitutional carry, into law. As a result of a multi-year effort, Alabama is now the 22nd constitutional carry state, and the first state to pass and sign constitutional carry in 2022. Law-abiding citizens will soon be able
[ad_1] Today, a conference committee approved House Bill 272, constitutional carry. Then, both the House and Senate voted to adopt the conference report. It will now go to Governor Kay Ivey, who is expected to sign it into law promptly. Alabama is now just one more step away from becoming the 22nd constitutional carry state
[ad_1] Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources passed House Bill 2456, to create the option of a lifetime hunting and fishing license for children. It will now go to the full Senate for further consideration. Please contact your state senator and ask them to SUPPORT HB 2456. House Bill 2456 establishes the
[ad_1] Mother Jones illustration; AP Fight disinformation. Get a daily recap of the facts that matter. Sign up for the free Mother Jones newsletter. Four days into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the political arm of the National Rifle Association published an article praising a “valiant” Ukranian army and resistance from “ordinary Ukrainians taking up
[ad_1] Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! Deadly force would be allowed as a first resort if a person believes he or she is at risk of death, serious bodily injury, kidnapping or rape should the “stand your ground” bill before Hawaii legislators become law. Under House Bill 2464, individuals no longer
[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] Extreme animal rights groups are busy pushing their agenda in Montpelier this session, and lawmakers are poised to act on several bills attacking our hunting heritage in the Green Mountain State. A couple of these bills may appear subtle, but make no mistake, the proponents pushing this legislation support a complete ban on hunting
[ad_1] However, it does have other firearm provisions, such as requiring the FBI to notify local law enforcement in case of a failed background check for a gun purchase. That’s drawn opposition from groups like the American Firearms Association, which claimed it could subject law-abiding gun purchasers to law enforcement proceedings. Biden has championed the
[ad_1] Tomorrow, the New Hampshire House is scheduled to consider pro-gun House Bill 1636, and anti-gun House Bill 1151. NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters are encouraged to contact their State Representative and ask them to SUPPORT House Bill 1636 and to OPPOSE House Bill 1151. Pro-Gun Bill: House Bill 1636: “ATV-Carry” allows the carry
[ad_1] An accused Russian spy who worked as a merchant banker in New York City called convicted spy Maria Butina after 30 FBI agents showed up at her apartment with a battering ram. Elena Branson, 61, who holds dual U.S. and Russian citizenship, was accused of running a ‘Russian propaganda center’ in New York and communicating directly with President
[ad_1] “Finally, this historic legislation will carry major bipartisan legislation that has been in the making for years,” they said. “The Violence Against Women Act, expired for too many years, will finally be reauthorized.” Story continues below advertisement The original bill ensured legal protections for women from domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. The reauthorization
[ad_1] Vladimir Putin’s ex-spy propagandist told the BBC that Jewish Volodymyr Zelensky is a ‘Nazi’ and that the war ‘is going to plan’ in an extraordinary showdown with Nick Robinson today. Maria Butina, who was convicted of working as a foreign agent in the US in 2018, told Radio 4’s Today Programme that Russia ‘is not
[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] It’s now up to Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb to decide whether Indiana will become the 22nd state to allow handgun owners age 18 and older to carry their weapon in public without needing to obtain a state license. On Tuesday, the Republican-controlled General Assembly employed an extraordinary procedure to revive the permitless carry proposal
[ad_1] Fairfax, Va. – The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action is pleased to announce the Indiana legislature passed NRA-backed constitutional carry legislation today and the bill is en route to the governor’s desk for signature. “Hoosiers value their Second Amendment rights, yet under the current regime they are forced to ask the government
[ad_1] Tomorrow, at 10AM, the Senate Committee on Finance will hear House Bill 2166, to exempt firearms and firearm safety equipment from sales tax. Please use the Request to Speak application (RTS) on the Arizona State Legislature website to ask them to SUPPORT House Bill 2166. RTS is the most efficient and effective way to contact committee members
[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] Today, all four conferees signed the Conference Committee Report for House Bill 1296, which contains the constitutional carry language from House Bill 1077. Then, both chambers voted to adopt the report. As such, it has now passed the General Assembly and will soon head to Governor Eric Holcomb’s desk for his consideration. Please contact
[ad_1] This week, the House will hear House Bill 1358, constitutional carry, on the floor. Please contact your state representative and ask them to SUPPORT HB 1358. Currently, there are groups spreading false claims that HB 1358 somehow guts constitutional carry. HB 1358 is in-line with the type of constitutional carry in place around the
[ad_1] On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee utilized a procedural move to advance legislation previously vetoed by Gov. Phil Scott. The amended S.4, which replaces the vetoed S.30, passed the Committee 4-1 and advances to the full Senate. S.30 originally began as a “location restriction” for hospitals but evolved into an Omnibus Gun Control Bill.
[ad_1] NEW YORK — A judge has rejected an effort by New York’s attorney general to put the National Rifle Association out of business, but will allow her lawsuit accusing top executives of illegally diverting tens of millions of dollars from the powerful gun advocacy organization to proceed. Manhattan Judge Joel M. Cohen said allegations
[ad_1] A Senate panel voted Thursday to allow more people to carry guns into more places. On a party-line vote, with Republicans in the majority, the Judiciary Committee approved permitting loaded weapons on school campuses as long as they remain in a vehicle. Backers of HB 2414 say that it’s designed to ensure that parents