CHEYENNE, WYOMING — When you live in a populated center, police are usually only minutes away. But what if your town is really far away from any police presence? Wyoming House Representatives have passed a bill that would allow the state to assist rural school districts with responsibly arming and preparing their teachers and faculty […]
Florida Federal Court Rules That Doctors CAN Ask Patients If They Own Guns
MIAMI-DADE — A Federal Court of Appeals ruled against a recent Florida law that forbid doctors from discussing gun safety with patients. The ruling claims that restricting a doctor’s ability to speak with a patient would be a violation of his or her First Amendment Rights. via CBS News “The Second Amendment right to own […]
Home Insurance? Check. Car Insurance? Check. Gun Insurance? … One Washington Senator Wants To Make It Mandatory
TACOMA, WASHINGTON — Recent legislation proposed in the Washington Senate would require Washington gun owners to obtain firearms insurance. As Sen. Maralyn Chase insists, the measure would place another level of liability onto the gun owner for any damage caused by the firearm. Sen. Maralyn Chase (D-Edmonds) via MyNorthwest.com “I fully believe in Second Amendment […]
US Appeals Court Upholds Maryland’s Ban On 45 Kinds Of Semi-Automatic Firearms And 10 Round Magazine Limits
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND — The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., issued a 10-4 decision on upholding Maryland’s continued ban on 45 different types of semi-automatic firearms and 10-round magazine capacity limits. via FOX News “Put simply, we have no power to extend Second Amendment protections to weapons of war,” Judge Robert King wrote […]
Iowa State Senator Testing The Waters With Campus Carry
DES MOINES, IOWA — One Iowa Senator wants to overturn existing Iowa state law that prohibits firearms on university campuses. According to the current law, any type of firearm is prohibited on state university grounds. If this bill passes and is signed into law, it will countermand that previous statement. Right now, the bill is […]
Mass Senator Wants To Impose Additional Taxes On Gun Ownership — Because Law-Abiding Gun Owners Concern Her
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS — Senator Cynthia Creem, D-Newton, has recently proposed legislation that would add a 4.75% tax on firearms, ammunition, and firearms parts. The money raised through this tax would be placed into a Firearms Violence Prevention Trust Fund, according to Mass Live. This tax would come in addition to the 6.25% state tax already imposed […]
[VIDEO] Off-Duty Police Officer Has Negligent Discharge While Detaining Juvenile — What Concealed Carriers Can Learn From This Situation
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA — A recent police-involved shooting was captured on video after an off-duty police officer attempted to detain a juvenile trespasser. During the incident, the off-duty officer drew a concealed handgun and apparently had a negligent discharged while trying to maintain positive control over the juvenile. We reviewed the footage available on YouTube. The […]
Bad Policies Got You Down? Tax The Gun Owners! Works For Connecticut…
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT — After big businesses like Mossberg, General Electric, and others decided to pull up tent stakes and head to friendlier places, Gov. Malloy of Connecticut realized he was left with a huge gaping hole in his state budget. And according to his recent budget proposal, he plans on making up part of that […]
Born To Fail? Constitutional Carry Bill Hits Colorado State House After Passing Committee… Unlikely To Pass
DENVER, COLORADO — Recently, a Republican-led Senate committee gave the green light for a permitless concealed carry bill to enter into formal discussion on the Senate floor. Despite the bill getting to the floor, many citizens in the state are hesitant to say it will go anywhere much less lead to permitless carry in Colorado. […]