Politics
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MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA — Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is at it again. Renowned for his controversial opinions and tactics, he’s bringing back an all-volunteer militia to patrol and stand guard over holiday shoppers. According to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Facebook page, uniformed men and women on ATVs and horseback gathered to form a posse…
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN — Detroit police chief James Craig is back out front and center advising the people of the Detroit that being properly armed and prepared can help deter terrorism. But it extends further from there! Chief Craig is well noted for being vocal about Detroit residents having the ability to protect and defend themselves. …
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We get asked this question a lot. Is there a way, essentially, to get a concealed carry permit that’s valid through all 50 states and the District of Columbia? Outside of the Second Amendment? Law enforcement officers are covered under an act known as LEOSA or the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act. This entitles many…
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LANSING, MICHIGAN — Governor Rick Snyder signed a revised law into action which would eliminate gun boards and instead allow those pursuing a concealed pistol license (CPL) to apply directly to either the Michigan State Police or the county clerk’s office. This is a measure which is thought to greatly expedite the approval process without…
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KINGSTON, NEW YORK — The Sheriff of the Ulster County Sheriff’s Department, Paul Van Blarcum, issued a plea to those in his county with a license to conceal a firearm: start carrying. Those with a valid New York pistol permit are encouraged to take their handguns with them, according to a statement released by the…
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The National Instant Criminal Background Check System confirmed 185,345 requests on Nov. 27, also known this year as ‘Black Friday’. USA Today reported that the sales figures are up from prior years and also noted other sales spikes occurring after reported mass shootings. via USA Today “This was an approximate 5% increase over the 175,754…
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Rice University President David Lebrun has sent out a letter to faculty and students letting them know of his decision on allowing concealed carry on campus following the passage of SB11, which allows private institutions to opt-out of campus carry. Can you guess which way he went? Read, and discuss. Dear Rice Colleagues and Students:…
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UPDATE 01: 4:45PM EST A live feed from NBC News is being provided below: SAN BERNADINO, CALIFORNIA — At approximately 2:26 PM PST, the San Bernadino County Sheriff’s office confirmed they were responding to an active shooter in vicinity of the Inland Regional Center. The Inland Regional Center houses several businesses that assist people with developmental…
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The nation’s largest police union, The National Fraternal Order of Police, has asked the NFL to change it’s policy on concealed carry inside stadiums across the country, at least for retired and off-duty law enforcement officers who hold valid permits. Currently, the NFL has a complete ban on concealed firearms at their events. In a letter, FOP…
