Politics
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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…
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Bill Maher, best known for a career in comedy and later on as a talk show host for a racy liberal talk show on HBO called “Real Time With Bill Mahar”, actually wound up seeing the light for a moment or two. Maybe it was in the vein of simply keeping a dialogue going or…
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CINCINNATI, OHIO — According to WKRC – Cincinnati, over 40 Ohio school districts have trained and readied administrators and teachers equipped with concealed carry firearms. All districts which participate in the program have sent a number of their educators through an intensive multi-week course designed to prepare them for the realities of responding to armed…
