[ad_1] President Biden, Vice President Harris, countless Democrats, and some prominent Republicans rallied behind that message shortly after a Minneapolis jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering Floyd last May. “Nothing is going to make it all better, but at least — God! — now there’s some justice,” Biden told Floyd’s family
[ad_1] As early as tomorrow, the Senate could consider pro-gun legislation, Senate Bill 1148. It is important that NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters contact their State Senator and ask them to support this pro-self-defense measure. Senate Bill 1148 places a stay on any civil action from being brought against an individual who potentially used justifiable force
[ad_1] Good morning from Augusta. The Legislature’s voting panel is set to hear a series of bills that would expand Mainers’ abilities to vote by absentee ballot or vote early. Hearings begin at 10 a.m. QUOTE OF THE DAY: “We started with two to four couples. There are times when we see 30 to 40
[ad_1] Yesterday, the Assembly voted 26-16 to pass an amended version of Assembly Bill 286, to end the centuries old practice of making firearms for personal use. Fortunately, they did amend the bill to remove the expansion of “gun-free zones” where law-abiding citizens are left defenseless. AB 286 will now be sent to the Senate
[ad_1] I would like to take a moment to clarify some facts that Karl Kaufman got wrong in his letter published on April 17. First off, there are not 300,000 concealed carry holders, that number is the total number of permits issued since 2003. Since these permits are required to be renewed this number includes
[ad_1] One Saturday in late March, I drove west on a traffic-clogged freeway toward Fort Worth, inching toward state Rep. Craig Goldman’s office. According to the Texas Nationalist Movement, a flag-waving rally was scheduled to take place between 1 and 4 p.m., one of half a dozen around the state where Texans were meant to
[ad_1] Brandon Wexler helps a customer look at weapons at WEX Gunworks on 24 March 2021 in Delray Beach, Florida. (Photo: Joe Raedle / Getty Images) America is simultaneously facing two crises that are killing its citizens. The first is significantly fuelled by the too-easy access to high-powered firearms, while the second comes from a
[ad_1] From Hartmann Report If America is to again be a “shining city on the hill” we must end our gun violence epidemic.
America, John F Kennedy said, was like John Winthrop’s idealistic “city on a hill.” Ronald Reagan added the word “shining” to that description when he plagiarized Kennedy. And now Republicans
[ad_1] In the wake of more mass shootings, it’s become even apparent how Americans have normalized them. Children regularly participate in active shooter drills at school to prepare them for a situation they should never have to worry about. One-third of adults are so afraid of mass shootings they avoid going to certain events, according
[ad_1] RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Five Republicans vying to be Virginia’s next governor pitched themselves as the candidate capable of turning around the party’s losing ways in statewide races during a forum Monday. Those five candidates, state Sen. Amanda Chase (R-Chesterfield), Del. Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights), Sergio de la Peña, Peter Doran and Glenn Youngkin,
[ad_1] TEXAS — The Texas Senate last week passed a bill that would prohibit Texas state agencies or entities from contracting with companies who refuse to do business with firearm companies or firearm trade associations. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the National Rifle Association are backing the proposed legislation, saying it addresses “discrimination against the
[ad_1] Today, the House Judiciary Committee passed self-defense expansion legislation, Senate Bill 573. The measure now heads to the House floor where it could receive a vote as early as tomorrow. Please contact your State Representative and ask them to SUPPORT Senate Bill 573. Senate Bill 573 clarifies existing law to prevent cities and municipalities from being
[ad_1] AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott declined to say Tuesday whether he supports a controversial bill that would let people carry handguns in public without a license. The bill, which has the National Rifle Association’s blessing but is opposed by some police chiefs, passed the House Thursday in an 87-58 vote that fell largely along
[ad_1] Eight innocent people were killed Friday at an Indianapolis FedEx facility, the latest in a deadly string of mass shootings across the country. There have been at least 156 of them already this year. Not since the Brady bill has a meaningful and lasting gun control measure passed Congress. That was 1993. Since then,
[ad_1] BOSTON (State House News Service) – When James Eagan Holmes shot and killed 12 people in an Aurora, Colorado movie theater in 2012, one of the weapons he used was an AR-15-style rifle manufactured in Massachusetts. The Bay State has banned civilians from purchasing or owning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines for decades, but
[ad_1] BISMARCK — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum signed a bill on Tuesday, April 20, that will significantly lower the legal bar for using deadly force in self-defense. The new law will go into effect on Aug. 1. The so-called “stand-your-ground” legislation expands the existing “castle” law that permits the use of deadly force at
[ad_1] Over the past several years, the U.S. has seen a new kind of a sanctuary movement rising — from the far right. Borrowing language from the sanctuary movement that began in the 1980s, in which U.S. cities declared themselves safe havens for undocumented immigrants, Republican-led states and localities throughout the nation are now declaring themselves “Second
[ad_1] Today, at 3:00PM, the House Judiciary 4 Committee is going to hear an amendment to House Bill 398, to add language legalizing acquiring handguns without having to first apply for a permit. Please contact your state representative and ask them to SUPPORT the amended HB 398. The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association backs the repeal
[ad_1] Tomorrow, April 21, the Minnesota House will hold a vote on pro-gun amendments to the House Public Safety Omnibus Bill. It is important that you contact your State Representative and ask them to support the below proposed amendments: Implements Constitutional Carry, allowing any law-abiding adult who is legally eligible to obtain a carry permit, to carry
[ad_1] On Wednesday, April 21, and Thursday, April 22, the House Rules Committee is scheduled to consider anti-gun legislation, Senate Bill 554. Public comments will be heard both days, with a possible vote by the Committee on Thursday. Please contact committee members and ask them to OPPOSE Senate Bill 554. Senate Bill 554 abolishes Oregon’s state firearms preemption statute by
[ad_1] “It’s incredibly heavy to be surrounded by such tragedy,” Murphy said in an interview. “I feel a real weight that if by the time my political career is done, we haven’t made significant progress on this issue, my time in Washington will be a failure.” It’s not for lack of trying. Gun control is
[ad_1] “It’s incredibly heavy to be surrounded by such tragedy,” Murphy said in an interview. “I feel a real weight that if by the time my political career is done, we haven’t made significant progress on this issue, my time in Washington will be a failure.” It’s not for lack of trying. Gun control is
[ad_1] Well, this could be awkward. Two long-time friends and political allies, two Democratic mayors of neighboring cities, running against each other for the 2022 nomination for Ohio governor. Dayton’s Nan Whaley versus Cincinnati’s John Cranley. Whaley announced Monday that she is in the race, while Cranley has yet to make a formal announcement. But
[ad_1] Reprinted with permission from Press Run America’s deadly scroll of mass murders doesn’t have a pause button: •April 15: Eight dead in Indianapolis. •April 13: Six dead in Allen, Texas. •April 7: Six dead in Rock Hill, South Carolina. •March 31: Four dead in Orange, California. •March 28: Five dead in Essex, Maryland. •March
[ad_1] Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Monday that the state Senate does not currently have the votes to pass permitless carry of handguns but that he will try to see if there is a “path” to change that. The news from the Republican presiding officer of the Senate came days after the House approved a permitless carry bill,
[ad_1] AUSTIN, Texas — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Monday that the state Senate doesn’t currently have the votes to pass “constitutional carry.” It comes after the House approved a bill Friday that would let people carry handguns in public without a license. But Patrick did not declare the legislation dead. Instead, he said he’d meet with
[ad_1] by: Russell Falcon, Patrick Svitek Posted: Apr 19, 2021 / 01:19 PM CDT / Updated: Apr 19, 2021 / 01:19 PM CDT (Getty Images) AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Monday that the Texas Senate doesn’t currently have the votes to pass permitless carry of handguns — but that he’ll see
[ad_1] Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Monday that the state Senate does not currently have the votes to pass permitless carry of handguns but that he will try to see if there is a “path” to change that. The news from the Republican presiding officer of the Senate came days after the House approved a
[ad_1] Today, Senate Judiciary C Committee passed Constitutional Carry legislation, Senate Bill 118, by a 3 to 2 vote. The measure now heads to the Senate Floor for further consideration. Please contact your State Senator and ask them to SUPPORT Senate Bill 118. Senate Bill 118 removes the requirement for law-abiding individuals to obtain a concealed handgun
[ad_1] This week, a number of anti-gun bills are receiving committee hearings. On April 20th, the Senate Public Safety Committee will hear Senate Bill 715. This bill limits when a hunting license satisfies the requirements for adults under 21 purchasing a long gun by requiring the license to be currently valid. This means an individual