Politics
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA — Concerns over firearms are on the rise, mainly among Democrats, with Republicans who are steadfastly working to dismantle gun regulations in the state. Recently, Republicans successfully abolished the long-standing pistol permit law, and now they have set their sights on eliminating concealed carry permits, although progress on this front has been…
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Florida House Passes Bill That Would Lower Age To Buy Rifles To 18, Down From 21 After Legislation Following FL School Shooting In 2018
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TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — A new bill has just been passed in the Florida House that lowers the minimum age for purchasing rifles and other “long” guns from 21 to 18. This is a big win for those who believe in the Second Amendment and the constitutional rights of young adults. The previous age restriction was…
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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA — Nebraska’s top law enforcement officials have emphasized the importance of responsible gun ownership as the state moves towards implementing a “constitutional carry” bill, according to The North Platte Telegraph. The Legislative Bill 77 (LB 77), which passed the Nebraska legislature on Wednesday morning with a two-thirds majority, will enable Nebraskans to lawfully…
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — During the 2023 NRA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem delivered a speech that included the unexpected signing of an executive order, according to Indy Star. The order prevents state agencies from partnering with large banks that discriminate against the firearm industry. Noem’s 25-minute speech took place as part…
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Report: California Seeing Drastic Increase In Concealed Carry Permit Applications Since SCOTUS Ruling
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Since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a New York gun law in June last year, local police departments have seen a surge in approved concealed carry permits, according to KSBY. The ruling removed the need for applicants to provide a “proper cause” for carrying a concealed firearm. The Santa Maria Police Department has already…
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Washington State Senate Passes Bill Banning Sale, Production, and Importation of So-Called “Assault Weapons”
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OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON — Washington state lawmakers have passed a bill banning the sale, manufacture, and import of so-called “assault weapons,” with the Senate approving H.B. 1240 in a historic 27-21 vote. Per the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Governor Jay Inslee backed the legislation, which will now return…
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Arkansas Lawmakers Pass Bill That Eliminates Permit Requirements For Concealed Carry, Resolving Long-Standing Dispute
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Lawmakers in Arkansas have sent a bill to Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders that would eliminate the need for a permit to carry a concealed handgun. The bill aims to resolve a decade-long dispute over the state’s gun laws. The House, dominated by Republicans, approved the measure with a vote of 81-11. A spokesperson for the…
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Mexico Deploys “More Than 8,000” Members Of The Military To Beaches To Guard Vacationers
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MEXICO — Mexico’s beach resorts now display an unusual sight: sunbathers and tourists sharing the white sands with thousands of armed soldiers. Following a series of murders in popular vacation destinations like Acapulco and Cancún, the Mexican government deployed “over 8,000” military personnel to secure the country’s major tourist centers during Easter Week, according to…
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MEXICO — Two alleged Mexican tourists lost their lives, and a female was injured in a shooting incident near a beach in Acapulco, a once-popular Mexican resort. The tragedy occurred in the Puerto Marquez area, where the victims were visiting a barbershop, according to ABC News. According to an eyewitness, the tourists had arrived in…
