Politics
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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA — The Nebraska State Legislature made significant progress on Legislative Bill 77, which would allow residents aged 21 and over to carry concealed weapons without a permit. The bill moved to within one round of passage after a 31-10 vote ended a second-round filibuster, according to the Omaha World-Herald. The legislation’s effect, dubbed…
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA — In a move that has taken some by surprise, North Carolina’s legislature has successfully overridden Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of a bill, now law, that has gotten rid of North Carolina’s antiquated pistol purchase permit system. According to ABC News, it’s the first override of the governor’s veto since 2018. It’s…
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — A bill that would allow school staff to carry concealed handguns on school grounds is being considered by the Tennessee legislature. Senate Bill 1325, introduced by Senator Paul Bailey (R – Sparta), would require school staff to have a valid handgun carry permit and would allow them to conceal their guns on…
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TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — The Florida House has passed a controversial proposal that would allow people to carry concealed firearms without undergoing background screening and training. Supporters of the bill argue that it will enhance public safety, while opponents believe that it will result in increased violence. “At the end of the day, if somebody wakes…
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ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND — Maryland’s concealed carry law is undergoing significant revisions as the State Senate recently amended the Gun Safety Act, making it less restrictive. The bill’s sponsor believes the changes make it more constitutionally sound, and while Second Amendment advocates generally agree, they will likely push for additional changes in the House, according to…
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Tennessee Bill Aimed At Circumventing Constitutional Carry In Large Cities Fails In Senate
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Tennessee’s Senate Judiciary Committee rejected a bill on Monday that aimed to mandate handgun carry permits in the state’s most populous cities and counties. The legislation, HB0237/SB0010, would have required gun owners in cities with over 500,000 residents and counties with over 900,000 to obtain a permit, according to WZTV. Tennessee is…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Expected Response to North Carolina’s Pistol Purchase Permit Repeal Bill
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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is expected to make a decision regarding the controversial pistol purchase permit repeal bill shortly. It’s unlikely he’s going to sign it into law. The legislation, which has passed both the state’s House and Senate, seeks to eliminate the need for permits to purchase handguns, according to WSOC-TV. The bill…
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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…
