Politics

Yesterday, we reported on the LA County Sheriff and his power and decision to close all gun shops after deeming them non-essential. It didn’t take long for many to call him out and voice their frustration with his decision. Co-owner of Guns Direct in Burbank tells me they closed after Sheriff’s order, then Burbank PD…

By Kat Ainsworth via TTAG Those who live in New Jersey have been given a “shelter in place” order. The order includes the closure of whatever the New Jersey government considers non-essential businesses, and on that list is every FFL in the state. This notice has been posted to the New Jersey Portal NICS page: Remember,…

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) issued an executive order Friday which kicked off a state-wide shutdown, however there was some language in the bill that would make gun owners across the country very proud. The order, titled “Executive Order in Response to COVID-19 (COVID-19 Executive Order No. 8),” contains various headings, under which are listings…

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND — In the state, a background check was already required for handgun purchases. Now, lawmakers passed a bill that requires background checks for long gun sales as well. State law already requires buyers to undergo a computerized federal background check when buying a long gun from a licensed dealer, and the bill extends…

As we watch this ongoing scare with Coronavirus, many people are worried about what the near future holds. Word came out that a Mayor of a town in Illinois was granted special powers via executive order, and one of those powers that could be used is to invoke a ban of the sale of firearms…

BY CARL BUSSJAEGER via TTAG In the wake of Senator Chuck Schumer’s threat against two Supreme Court Justices… “I want to tell you, Gorsuch, I want to tell you, Kavanaugh, you have released the whirlwind, and you will pay the price. You won’t know what hit you, if you go forward with these awful decisions.” Gun Owners of America have…

The political landscape is hot right now, with many fighting for the upcoming Presidential elections. We don’t report on much from this front unless it has to do with gun control, and Biden has given us no shortage of information to report. One of the latest; the Presidential hopeful made a promise Monday night while…

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced on Thursday a bill that was introduced that would allow citizens 21 years of age and older to carry a handgun without a permit. The bill would also increase penalties for those unlawfully in possession of firearms. Gov. Lee said the bill would also increase penalties for…

BY CARL BUSSJAEGER via TTAG Alabama state Representative Proncey Robertson is pushing House Bill 39, the Alabama Uniform Concealed Carry Permit Act. It would create a centralized state database of concealed carry permits under the control of Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency. Currently, permits are issued by the state’s county sheriffs who maintain their own records. The National Rifle Association is backing this…