Politics
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By Dan Zimmerman. Republished with permission from TheTruthAboutGuns.com Gary Slider of handgunlaw.us sends these updates to state laws: South Dakota – Effective July 1, 2015 HB1215 expands South Dakota’s CCW Law with an enhanced carry permit. This permit is just the same as the regular permit South Dakota issues but will require fingerprints, training and a NICS Check.…
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AUSTIN, TEXAS — Both chambers passed the new bill with little debate, and Saturday’s House approval was a 116-23 vote. The new bill will make it possible to fine governmental entities that post signs prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns in areas where licensed Texans are allowed to carry them. The bill will now go…
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I just watched hours of debate in the Texas Senate on Committee Substitute HB 910. The Senate Committee had removed the Dutton amendment, that stipulated that the police could not stop you for merely exercising your right to carry openly, and ask for a permit or license. Here is the amendment: CERTAIN INVESTIGATORY STOPS AND…
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Nevada Lawmakers Kill Measure That Would Have Allowed Campus Carry, One Official Storms Off Assembly Floor
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CARSON CITY, NEVADA — Lawmakers on Thursday defeated a measure that would have allowed concealed carry on college campuses, and it made at least one elected official very upset. Assembly members voted against the amendment by a vote of 18-24. The amendment would have allowed concealed-weapon permit holders to carry concealed guns on college campuses…
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Alabama Senate Passed New Firearm Bill That Allows Transportation Of Handgun In Vehicle Without Concealed Carry Permit
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The Alabama Senate passed a new firearms Bill that would allow any gun owner to carry and transport a loaded handgun in their vehicle without the requirement of a concealed carry permit. Senator Gerald Allen, a Republican from Cottondale, stated that his Bill strengthens the Second Amendment rights of Alabama residents by mirroring the bordering…
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This is what astroturf looks like in action. Imagine what the Senators are thinking. It goes on for ten minutes, with the “activists” reading from the same script, over and over. It is quite humorous to watch. There is a good sum up at the end by Open Carry Texas. Dean Weingarten
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TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — Governor Rick Scott signed 44 bills into law Thursday afternoon, one of which will allow Florida residents to carry concealed firearms –without a permit– during the event of an emergency evacuation for 48 hours. The 48-hour period may be extended per the governor. SB 290 — Carrying a Concealed Weapon or a Concealed…
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BREAKING: Federal Judge Knocks Down “Good Reason” Requirement For DC Concealed Carry Permit
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By Nick Leghorn. Republished with permission from TheTruthAboutGuns.com Those of you who live in eastern seaboard states are probably very aware of the practice those states use requiring concealed carry license applicants to show a “good reason” why they need to carry a gun. That requirement has enabled law enforcement agencies to grant or deny…
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Campus Carry Is (Likely) Coming To Texas
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There is not much that seems to be standing in the way of allowing students and faculty to carry firearms on campus in Texas. Bills are currently in the Texas House and Senate, and Governor Abbott has already stated that he looks forward to signing such bills. Police and campus administrators are starting to prepare for…
