Many activists and long-time readers of AmmoLand News will remember when the carry of any defensive firearm, openly or concealed, was banned at most NRA Annual Meetings.
Open Carry at NRA Meeting in Atlanta, 2025 ~ After Action Report Photos
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Walmart Asks Customers to Refrain From Open Carry
A polite request to not carry firearms openly was noticed at the local Walmart. Florida will conduct another attempt to repeal their ban on general open carry of firearms in 2025.
Florida Open Carry Ban Nears its End; AG will NOT Defend Ban!
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will not defend the state’s open carry ban in a case filed by GOA and Richard “Flying Rich” Hughes.
Default Judgment Paves the Way for Open Carry Victory in Florida
None of the defendants responded to the complaint, leaving the Court no choice but to issue a default judgment for the plaintiffs.
Hawaii forced to honor Second Amendment with blades on beaches
Second Amendment activists celebrate legal victory with the open carry of bladed weapons on Hawaii public parks and beaches.
Temporary Restraining Order Issued Against New Mexico’s Firearm Carry Ban
The judge issued a TRO against the rule; this ruling is the latest blow against the New Mexico Governor’s push to ban guns.
Gun Free School Zone Case has a First Amendment Component
Display of a shotgun in a scabbard was part of a political protest in the Gun Free School Zone case in Billings, Montana.
Disinformation Campaign Ramps Up Against ‘Constitutional Carry’
“New York, which is in the midst of an alarming surge in gun crimes, needs at least some restrictions on who gets to own and carry guns…”–New York Post editorial
Is Carrying a Gun Provocation to be Attacked
The open carry of weapons is not a legal provocation to attack. The Left has attempted to make the carry of weapons into a provocation. This is Orwellian word manipulation.
State Preemption Under Attack in WA as Report Shows Gun Law Failure
According to CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb, the report provides ample evidence that gun control laws adopted over the past eight years have been disastrous failures.
Correction on South Carolina Open Carry; Confusion of Bill 3094 vs Bill 3096
Correction to the AmmoLand article on HB3094 of South Carolina. Some provisions about Second Amendment sanctuary were included from HB3096, in error.
Democrat WA Gov. Inslee Signs Bill Banning Open Carry at Rallies
The legislation does not prevent licensed concealed carry at rallies or inside the Capitol building or state legislative office buildings.
South Carolina House Concurs on Open Carry, Bill Goes to Governor
The South Carolina House has concurred with the Senate amendments to HB3094. The open carry with permit, plus amendments, will go to Governor McMaster.
SCOTUS Decision on Hawaii Carry Case will Tell Gun Owners All They Need to Know
The Roberts court has disappointed in the past. Questions about the Chief Justice have eroded confidence in the courts being a venue where recourse for gun owners is possible.
Open Carrier and Concealed Carrier meet in Walmart Dispute over Cart
A Walmart customer openly carrying a pistol and a Walmart customer concealed carrying a pistol meet in a dispute over a shopping cart. The result was predictable.
SC: Open Carry Recalled from Judiciary; Full Senate Debate to Come
After a setback in the Senate Judiciary Committee, Open Carry with Training, HB 3094, is recalled to the Senate floor for debate.
SC: Luke Rankin Schedules Senate Hearing for Open Carry with Training
A breakthrough may be happening in South Carolina’s move to incrementally restore Second Amendment rights.
South Carolina Constitutional and Open Carry Bills in hands of Luke Rankin in Senate
In South Carolina, both open carry and Constitutional Carry bills have been sitting in the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Chair of the committee is Luke Rankin.
MI: Detroit Suspect Snatched Open Carry Pistol Off Bystander
A robbery team in Detroit pulls off a successful robbery of a pistol from a man openly carrying. It appears the robbery was well planned, in advance.
SC: Moving Forward on Constitutional Carry, Open Carry
South Carolina has two bills in progress to restore Second Amendment rights in the state. One is for licensed open carry of handguns. The other is for Constitutional Carry.
South Carolina Has Chance to Pass Open Carry Law
The South Carolina legislature is considering permitted open carry in bill HB 52. The bill is likely to pass the House but will need to Senate leadership to be placed on the Senate calendar.
Nebraska Governor Ricketts Has No Problem with Open Carry at Protests
Governor Pete Ricketts of Nebraska unequivocally supported the Second Amendment right of protestors to openly carry guns inside the Nebraska state Capitol.
21 Democrats Demand They, and all Members of Congress, be Disarmed
Lauren Boebert is going to Congress to defend the Second Amendment. 21 Democrats want to ban the Second Amendment, even for themselves.
Houston Lawsuit Claims Gun Signage Requirements Violate First Amendment Rights
Everytown is pushing a Houston lawsuit that conflates the requirement for signage with violating the First Amendment rights of those who desire to exclude gun carriers.
Lauren Boebert, Star Second Amendment Supporter, Wins Colorado House Race
Proven Second Amendment supporter Lauren Boebert won the U.S. third House District race in Colorado on 3 November. She is a dedicated Constitutional conservative.
Michigan Judge Strikes Down Ban on Open Carry at Polls
Judge Murray of the Michigan Court of Claims, has struck down a ban on open carry at the poll by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, because proper procedures were not followed.
Michigan Open Carry Sues Michigan AG for violation of Law and Rights
Tom Lambert and several groups are suing Secretary of State Joycelyn Benson and others for violating law and Constitutional rights with the edict banning open carry at the polls.
Kyle Rittenhouse: Are People under the age of 18 Forbidden from Open Carry in WI?
Wisconsin law does not forbid the open carry of rifles and shotguns for people under the age of 18, generally. Kyle Rittenhouse was not violating the law by openly carrying an AR15 type rifle.
World Traveler Reports on Wisconsin Open Carry and Walmart Request
A world traveler reports on his open carry experiences in Wisconsin and Walmart.
Open Carry at the Second Amendment Rally at D.C. 2 November, 2019
At the Second Amendment rally at the District of Columbia on 2 November, 2019, two Second Amendment activists openly carried bananas in their holsters, to make a point.
