National Reciprocity Bill: Could States Still Ban Carry on Private Property?

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By Johannes Paulsen via The Truth About Guns Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) issued a press release yesterday about his Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38), apparently responding to criticism that it would override state gun control laws. Mr. Hudson said: [S]tate and local laws would still dictate where law-abiding citizens can and can’t carry a concealed […]

Michigan Lawmakers Look At Permitless Carry

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LANSING, MI — There appears to be an effort currently underway amongst some lawmakers in Michigan state legislature to secure Constitutional Carry for the state of Michigan. M Live reports that the bill that would lift the needs for permits for concealed carry is part of a four-bill package co-sponsored by Representatives Michele Hoitenga, Pamela Hornberger, […]

Baltimore Is Considering Accepting Guns For Bail

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND — Struggling to cope with an estimated 118 deaths and 200 wounded for the year, the Baltimore City Council is considering less conventional means to deter armed criminals. A recently released, convicted murderer came up with an idea: make criminals exchange guns for bail. According to the Baltimore Sun, Trevor Brooks is positive […]

Man Who Pointed Gun At Protesters Last Year Is Now Banned From Ever Owning Guns

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MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OREGON — Last July, an independent videographer attended a Black Lives Matter and ‘Don’t Shoot PDX’ protest held in downtown Portland. During the protest, he alleges he was accosted by anarchists and antifa hidden amongst the other protestors. Fearing for his life, his defense attorney contends that Michael Aaron Strickland, 37, drew his legally […]

Texas Lawmakers At Odds Over Unlicensed Open Carry Proposal — Beginning Of Talks About Permitless Carry?

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AUSTIN, TEXAS — In 1995, Texas lawmakers finally allowed legally licensed gun owners to carry concealed throughout the state. By 2016, Texas gun owners could carry concealed on state college campuses. As much as Hollywood likes to depict Texas as a gun friendly state, it’s really only been a recent stark shift in politics that […]

One Sheriff Irate Concealed Carriers In His State May No Longer Need A Permit

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LIMESTONE COUNTY, ALABAMA — The Alabama Senate recently passed a bill that would remove the need for a concealed carry permit for residents. The vote passed 25-8 but has drawn criticism from some law enforcement officials as they figure out how they’ll accommodate the potential new changes coming down the pike. The Sheriff of Limestone County, […]