Politics
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How often have you had a ringing in your ear after shooting your firearm, even though you had protective earplugs or earmuffs on? Our sense of hearing is precious. It would seem as though our federal government would go out of its way to help its citizens protect it. But for a number of years,…
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When it comes to the State of New York, especially New York City, it’s pretty much disastrous to bring a firearm when you fly. As if that isn’t ridiculous in it’s own rite, just imagine what happens if you have an EMPTY MAGAZINE in your luggage. Guess what: you’ll likely be facing jail time. From…
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EL PASO, TEXAS — Last year the Campus Carry Law, Texas Senate Bill 11, went into effect for 4-year schools across the state. Starting today, community colleges are also added to the list that allow campus carry. These schools were given an additional year to comply with the new law. Private colleges and universities are able…
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By Dean Weingarten via The Truth About Guns A bill being considered in the Ohio legislature would reform the penalties for someone carrying a concealed handgun in currently designated “gun free” zones. Penalties under existing law are extreme. A person who inadvertently enters such a prohibited zone in Ohio is subject to a felony charge, risking a maximum…
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By Johannes Paulsen via The Truth About Guns Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) issued a press release yesterday about his Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38), apparently responding to criticism that it would override state gun control laws. Mr. Hudson said: [S]tate and local laws would still dictate where law-abiding citizens can and can’t carry a concealed…
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Michigan Lawmakers Look At Permitless Carry
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LANSING, MI — There appears to be an effort currently underway amongst some lawmakers in Michigan state legislature to secure Constitutional Carry for the state of Michigan. M Live reports that the bill that would lift the needs for permits for concealed carry is part of a four-bill package co-sponsored by Representatives Michele Hoitenga, Pamela Hornberger,…
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND — Struggling to cope with an estimated 118 deaths and 200 wounded for the year, the Baltimore City Council is considering less conventional means to deter armed criminals. A recently released, convicted murderer came up with an idea: make criminals exchange guns for bail. According to the Baltimore Sun, Trevor Brooks is positive…
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MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OREGON — Last July, an independent videographer attended a Black Lives Matter and ‘Don’t Shoot PDX’ protest held in downtown Portland. During the protest, he alleges he was accosted by anarchists and antifa hidden amongst the other protestors. Fearing for his life, his defense attorney contends that Michael Aaron Strickland, 37, drew his legally…
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By Dean Weingarten via The Truth About Guns The South Carolina House of Representatives passed a bill this week to reform the state’s restrictive reciprocity law. Currently, South Carolina only recognizes carry permits from 19 states, and “enhanced” permits from four more. The new bill would recognize permits from up to 16 more states would…
