Earlier this week, the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee held public hearings and executive sessions on several gun bills.
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Virginia: Senate Judiciary Rejects All Pro-Gun Bills
Unsurprisingly, the Virginia Senate Committee rejected a number of bills that would have protected or advanced Second Amendment rights.
Brady Launches New Website Smearing Gun Industry
The gun control organization calling itself Brady United Against Gun Violence launched a website called The Gun Store Transparency Project.
Anti-Gun Advocacy Isn’t Science
Everytown for Gun Safety produced a report that received favorable coverage on CNN / The Hill without basic due-diligence questioning.
Pennsylvania: Important Preemption Law Nears Finish Line
A bill would boost Pennsylvania’s preemption statute, preventing local governments from adopting their own gun control, passed the Senate
Biden Administration Finalizes “New” Firearm Storage Rule
On January 3, the Biden Administration DOJ announced that it would be finalizing a new rule on firearm storage for Federal Firearm Licensees
NRA Wins Case Against Los Angeles County
The 9th Circuit sided with the NRA-ILA on Thursday when it struck down a Los Angeles County order closing gun shops during the pandemic.
Wisconsin: Assembly Committee Advances Self-Defense Bills
The Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety voted to advance three bills that will improve self-defense in Wisconsin.
Alabama – ASA and Bloomberg Fight Against Constitutional Carry
Bobby Timmons, director of the Alabama Sheriff’s Association (ASA), is opposed to acknowledging your inherent right-to-carry.
Act Now for Productive State Legislative Sessions
Knowing how your state legislature works and acting on that knowledge can be crucial for defending the Second Amendment.
Vermont: Bad Gun Bill Could Become Worse
Things are bad enough in Vermont that the Legislature had to resort to meeting virtually instead of in person.
Washington Supreme Court Hears NRA-ILA Firearm-Storage Case
Yesterday, the Washington Supreme Court heard oral arguments against the City of Edmunds’ attempt to simultaneously curtail firearm rights
NRA-ILA: The Common Denominator
The supermarket tabloids were right – the rich and famous ARE just like us. Crime has increased throughout the country.
What You Need to Know About ATF’s New eForms System
On December 23, ATF launched a new system for applicants to complete various forms that ATF is responsible for administrating.
Georgia: 2022 Legislative Session Convenes Today
Last week, Gov Brian Kemp announced his support for constitutional carry. Currently, 21 states allow law-abiding adults to carry concealed.
Colorado: Denver Mayor Signs Anti-Gun Measure
Last week, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock signed a bill banning custom-made firearms, referred to as “ghost guns.”
Georgia Gov. Announces Support for Constitutional Carry ~ VIDEO
Gov. Brian Kemp doubled down on his support for the 2nd Amendment on Wed at an event where he said he’d like to bring GA constitutional carry.
California: Bill Filed to Harass Firearm Industry With Lawsuits
Assembly Member Phil Ting (D-19) introduced Assembly Bill 1594, to allow civil lawsuits against the firearm industry under vague conditions.
Illinois: Session Starts, Anti-Gun Bills Carried Over
Yesterday, the Illinois General Assembly began its 2022 legislative session. Anti-gun bills from 2021 have carried over to this year’s session
California: Stay Issued in 9th Circuit Magazine Ban Ruling
Last Monday, a stay was granted in the case of Duncan v. Bonta after an en banc panel upheld California’s ban on standard magazines
NRA-ILA on Tracing Spurious Claims
Since anti-gun researchers acknowledged no connection between 2020 surge in firearms sales and violence, so they tried something else.
Ohio: Senate Passes Constitutional Carry Legislation!
Yesterday the Ohio Senate Overwhelmingly passed Constitutional Carry legislation, Senate Bill 215, by a 23 to 8 vote.
NDAA Clears the US Senate, Anti-Gun Provisions Left Out
The NDAA bill was just passed with both of the anti-gun provisions previously included, being struck from the final version.
CA Gov. Newsom Still Playing Politics with 2nd Amendment
Governor Newsom’s disdain for the Second Amendment is no secret. This weekend he showcased his typical self
“You’ve Reached 911, Please Hold …”
In these modern times, ordinary people don’t need their own firearms because the police will protect them from criminals.
Virginia: Gov. Northam Wants $27 Million for Anti-Gun Propaganda
Last Friday, lame-duck Governor Ralph Northam announced that his two-year state budget will include allocating $27.4 million to anti-gun
Boulder, CO Surrenders Appeal of Assault Weapon Loss
City of Boulder has been looking for ways to reverse its defeat in the NRA-ILA supported case challenging Boulder’s unlawful bans
Anti-Gun Provisions Dropped from House-Passed NDAA
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a revised version of the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA),
South Carolina: Conway Bans Open Carry in Certain Areas
This arbitrary ban is just anti-gun virtue-signaling that only affects law-abiding citizens by dictating how exactly they must exercise
NBC News Rats Out More of the Gun Community
A sad fact about gun control politics is that if you are cynical enough you can darn near see the future – seriously.