It starts by requiring a waiting period to purchase an “assault” weapon. Then it goes on to define an “assault” weapon with a broad definition of a common semi-automatic firearms…
Utah: Assault Weapon Purchase Amendment, One Of The Worst Bills
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Possible Solutions To Stop Mass Murders
Not only are the gun banners going after your guns, but many of them, such as Senator Elizabeth Warren, are exploiting these tragedies to raise money.
The Dark Side of the Universal Background Check Bill HR8
Make no mistake, this is ONLY about setting up a process which can be later used for registration of guns and gun owners.
Utah School Safety Commission Recommends California Style Gun Control
One of the most telling signs that the Commission was not looking for serious ways to protect our kids is the fact that they made no recommendations on hardening the targets.
Delta Air Lines Donated Three Round Trip Charter Flights to the Anti-Gun Movement
What is most cowardly about Delta’s actions is that they want to support the gun control movement but are still claiming they take no position on the issue.
Utah Representatives Mia Love and John Curtis Proposing Gun Control
Your gun rights are now in peril at the national level as never before.
Free Concealed Carry Class for University of Utah Students
This training is sponsored by the Utah Shooting Sports Council and the College Republicans. The class is free and is reserved for students with student ID.
Utah: Drunk Driving Bill Has Unintended Negative Consequences on Gun Rights
Drunk driving bill has unintended negative consequences on gun rights.Contact Governor Herbert and ask him to veto H.B. 155.
Utah’s 2017 Legislative Session Begins January 23
When we put out the call for help, is one of the biggest things you can do to get pro-gun legislation passed and anti-gun legislation defeated.
Utah Highway Patrol Officer to Sponsor “Commonsense Carry” This Year
USSC is proud to announce that Representative Lee Perry (Republican, District 29) will be the sponsor of the Commonsense Carry (permit-less carry) bill this year.
The Problem With The Terror Watchlist
Even the anti-gun American Civil Liberties Union opposed these two amendments. From a civil liberties standpoint these amendments are more chilling than we can go into in this alert.
Utah 2016 Legislative Session Ends ~ Three Wins for Gun Owners!
No anti-gun bills passed! Thanks to everyone who took the time to contact lawmakers. Your contacts made things happen.
President Obama, Fight the Terrorists Not the NRA
While the United States and much of the world is under attack from radical Islamic terrorists, President Obama refuses to see the threat and instead views the NRA in particular, and gun owners…..
While Obama Politicizes, USSC Offer Free CCP Class to Educators
Once again President Obama has come out and exploited this tragedy to advance his agenda against law-abiding gun owners…
Brent McNee Elected to Utah Shooting Sports Council Board of Directors
At the April 15th USSC membership meeting Brent McNee was elected to the USSC Board of Directors by the membership. He replaces Scott Engen…
2015 Utah Legislative Session Recap
The Utah Shooting Sports Council ensured that no anti-gun bills saw the light of day. We were able to do this thanks to all of you who took the time to contact legislators the past few years…
Utah Shooting Sports Council Successes Pave the Way for SAF Cleaning Up Gun Laws
The Second Amendment Foundation is challenging Utah counties and cities over gun laws which may be in violation of the Utah Constitution and Utah’s “pre-emption” laws…
USSC Makes Ready for ‘Safe to Learn. Safe to Teach’ Armed Teacher Classes
The Utah Shooting Sports Council previously conducted this class to overflow crowds after the Newtown, CT killing spree by a mentally ill person…
Where To Carry Guns Without A Permit
Summer is a chance to work on your Carry Tan Lines. Here is a brief run down of a list of states where you can carry with the least hassles…
Utah Itroduces Improved Disorderly Conduct Amendments Bill
Rep. Paul Ray Introduces H.B. 276 – Disorderly Conduct Amendments and Utah Legislative Session begins Monday, Jan. 27th 2014…
CO Gun Owners Kick Anti-Gunners Out Of Office, Let’s Do The Same in Utah
The USSC plans to channel this same energy among gun owners here in Utah by training and organizing our supporters to participate in the next party nominating conventions…
Contact Utah Gov. Herbert, Ask Him To Sign the Concealed Weapon Carry Amendments
Hypothetical scare stories should be ignored as several other states have even less restrictive laws and a proven history that Constitutional Carry does not create any added problems. And, bad guys carry regardless of any laws…
Concealed Carry Class For Educators Courtesy Of USSC & OPSGEAR
“Safe to Learn Safe to Teach” is a free Utah concealed carry permit class to persons working in the education system…
Utah Disorderly Conduct Firearms Reform Bill Needs Your Help
This bill will reform the disorderly conduct statute to prevent police from harassing or citing you for the mere act of carrying a firearm in a legal and peaceable manner, either open or concealed.
DESERET NEWS & KSL.COM Attacking Gun Rights in Utah
This change of policy appears to be based on the usual lies from the anti-gunners that private sales of firearms are a huge source of guns for criminals…
Pro-Gun Bill Fixes Utah Gun-Free School Zones
It protects law-abiding gun-owners who might otherwise be inadvertently ensnared by Utah’s overly expansive “Gun Free School Zone” definition…
Don’t Miss The John M. Browning Day Celebration At The Utah Capitol Monday
Everyone is invited to the Capitol building to honor John M. Browning and the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the Model 1911 pistol
