Politics
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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…
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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…
