Politics

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — South Carolina acknowledges very few other states’ concealed carry permits. Its permit, however, enjoys a decent bit of reciprocity across the nation. Rep. Alan Clemmons, R-Horry, is looking to change that for the better. For those with a love of the Palmetto State and wishing to travel freely from North Carolina to…

HEIDELBURG, GERMANY — The latest attack on a crowd of Germans occurred last weekend when the driver of a car smashed into a group of people, injuring two and killing one. People had to wait for police to arrive and were powerless to stop the attacker or defend themselves. When police arrived, the man pulled…

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — A Public Records Request made by ABC 7 News was honored by the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office. Within that request was the names and locations of every single registered concealed carrier in the county. According to the Sheriff’s Office’s official statement, it’s a point of pride that only 17% of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…