Lawmakers In SC Are Once Again Considering Constitutional Carry

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In South Carolina, legislators are currently deliberating on a bill that proposes constitutional carry or permitless carry, which would allow citizens to openly carry handguns without a permit. During recent discussions, no vote was cast, as lawmakers focused on refining the bill’s details to ensure clarity and prevent legal ambiguities. The bill, having already been […]

Washington: 10-Day Waiting Period On Gun Purchases Starts Tomorrow

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Starting January 1, Washington state will implement new gun laws, altering the process of firearm acquisition. The enactment follows a year of debate and preparation for the change. The legislation, House Bill 1143, initiated by 18 state leaders, aims to curb ‘gun violence’. As the year concludes, these regulations are set to take effect. The […]

California’s Upcoming Concealed Carry Restrictions Halted by Federal Judge

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On Wednesday, a federal judge halted a California law prohibiting firearms in most public places, declaring it unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. This law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom and set to take effect on January 1, would forbid carrying concealed guns in 26 designated public areas, regardless of permit status. U.S. District Judge Cormac […]

Colorado Voters May Decide Concealed Carry Rights For Marijuana Users

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In November 2024, Colorado residents may vote on an initiative to allow marijuana users to obtain concealed carry permits. The proposal, spearheaded by the pro-gun rights group Guns for Everyone, is set for a preliminary review by Colorado’s Legislative Council Staff (LCS). Edgar Antillon, co-founder of the organization, argues for equal treatment of marijuana users, […]

Federal Circuit Court Affirms Injunction Against Portions of NY Concealed Carry Law

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Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a federal injunction against portions of New York’s poorly named “Concealed Carry Improvement Act.” This ruling follows several previous court actions on the case, including a GOA and GOF secured preliminary injunction from the Federal District Court in November 2022.  The following provisions on New York’s law are enjoined […]

NRA Celebrates As Court Declares Maryland Handgun License Requirement Unconstitutional

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On Tuesday, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision, deemed Maryland’s Handgun Qualification License (HQL) requirement unconstitutional. This ruling aligns with the 2022 Supreme Court case that reshaped judicial perspectives on gun rights. The National Rifle Association (NRA) hailed the decision as a major triumph for Second Amendment freedoms, criticizing Maryland’s HQL […]

St. Louis Board Passes Bill To Ban Open Carry Of Firearms

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ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI — The St. Louis Board of Aldermen recently passed Board Bill 107, aiming to restrict open carrying of firearms in St. Louis. Sponsored by Alderman Rasheen Aldridge, this bill responds to incidents of people openly carrying guns downtown, some linked to juvenile crime. The legislation, now awaiting Mayor Tishaura Jones’ signature, allows […]

New Yorkers Head To Pennsylvania To Buy Ammo Because Of Gun Laws

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Since the implementation of the SAFE Act in New York on September 13, which imposes stringent ammunition purchase regulations including background checks, record-keeping of serial numbers, and a $2.50 fee per transaction, many New Yorkers are opting to buy ammunition in Pennsylvania. This law has significantly burdened New York gun shop owners, like Josh Hawkins […]

U.S. District Judge Rules Federal Law Prohibiting Felons From Possessing Firearms Unconstitutional

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman recently deemed the federal law prohibiting felons from possessing firearms unconstitutional. This decision, made in a case involving a multiple-time felon, effectively dismissed a federal case where the individual faced a mandatory 15-year sentence for firearm possession. ABC7’s police affairs consultant, Bill Kushner, criticized the ruling, emphasizing […]