Politics
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President Joe Biden has made not made secret his distaste for firearms over the course of his storied political career. Nearly 30 years ago Biden assisted in securing the passage of a so-called assault weapons ban, and the president has made it clear that he would love to see such a law re-materialize during his…
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Illinois, often recognized in firearm industry circles for its frequent anti-gun legislation and the high crime rates in Chicago, raises an important question for many gun owners and self-defense advocates: Does an Illinois Stand Your Ground law exist? The short answer is no, an Illinois Stand Your Ground law isn’t on the books, but the…
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The Senate Fiscal Policy Committee has approved a bill (SB 150) in Florida that would allow individuals to carry concealed firearms without licenses. The bill’s supporters, including the National Rifle Association, the Florida Sheriffs Association, and the Florida Police Chiefs Association, view this as a significant step in protecting the constitutional right to bear arms.…
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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA — Nebraska is not a constitutional carry state yet, but it’s starting to look like a foregone conclusion. Part the LB 77’s success, as the bill is known, comes after multiple failed attempts over the years to make constitutional carry a reality in the state. The bill advanced by a dominant 36-12 on…
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA — A bill introduced by California State Senator Dave Min would ban banks which “do business with gun manufacturers from doing business with the state of California.” The bill, SB 637, reads in its entirety: It is the intent of the Legislature to subsequently amend this measure to include provisions that would prohibit…
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CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA — Governor Jim Justice of West Virginia has signed a bill into law that will permit people with concealed carry permits to carry firearms onto public college and university campuses. The bill, which was passed Wednesday, will not take effect until July 2024, according to ABC News. According to ABC, West Virginia…
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Constitutional carry is spreading. Whether people are for it or against it, it’s hard to ignore the increasingly widespread adoption of permitless carry as state law. At the time this article was written, 25 states have already adopted constitutional carry, and it appears very possible that South Carolina will become the 26th. But what about…
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South Carolina permitless carry — better known as constitutional carry — may very soon become a thing. We previously reported on a bill that would bring constitutional carry to the state passing the South Carolina House by a crushing majority, and should it pass the Senate it will be on its way to the desk…
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA — A new constitutional carry bill has been filed in the state of North Carolina, according to reports. The bill, known as the Constitutional Carry Act, would eliminate the need for a permit to carry a firearm concealed in the state of North Carolina, and would also permit those as young as…
