As Expected, Gun Control on the Obama Agenda
It came as no surprise to gun owners when a key official in the Obama Administration admitted that gun control was on the new president's radar.
‘Made In Montana’ May Trigger A Federal Lawsuit
Under a proposed law currently being debated in the Montana Legislature, firearms, weapons components and ammunition made in Montana and kept in Montana would be exempt from federal regulation, potentially releasing some Montanans from national gun registration and licensing laws, the Missoulian reported.
Tennessee: A Number Of Pro-Gun Bills In Play
Tennessee gun owners will be the winners if a series of pro-gun bills are passed by the state legislature this session.
Texas Campus Carry Bills Will be “Hotly Debated”
Lawmakers in Texas are considering bills to authorize the ability to carry a gun on college campuses and to allow those who carry to do so openly.
Serious Delays in Receiving Illinois Firearm Identity Cards
Recently, the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) received dozens of phone calls from firearm owners who are waiting a month or more to have applications for Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) cards processed by the Illinois State Police.
California Gun Show Case Goes To Appeals Court
Gun show promoters Russell and Sallie Nordyke, of Willows, California, operate the gun show company TS Trade Shows. In 1999, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors passed a bill banning firearm possession on county property - which effectively nixed the Nordyke's gun shows, too.
Wyoming Bill Would Notify Gun Owners of Rights
Wyoming lawmakers will consider a bill that could have some major implications for state gun owners and their gun rights.
Brady Sues To Stop Concealed Carry In National Parks
The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence sued the Bush administration over a new policy that will permit concealed carry in National Parks and National Wildlife Refuges.
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Matching the right pants to a gun enthusiast can make a big difference in the quality of the shooting experience.
Chicago Wins a Round in Handgun Ban Lawsuit
The National Rifle Association (NRA) has suffered a setback in its attempt to end the City of Chicago's ban on handguns. But the fight is far from over.
L.A. Clenches Down on Gun Control
The Los Angeles City Council approved a package of gun control laws, placing new requirements on ammunition sellers and banning the sale of military-style ammunition in the hopes of further reducing the city's gun and gang violence.
Seattle Mayor Admitted State Law Forbids Gun Ban
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels is asserting that he has the authority to skirt Washington State's long-standing firearms preemption statute, but in a 2006 letter to House Speaker Frank Chopp, he admitted that state law prevents him from taking any such action.
Private Cars Now Public Spaces
Gun owners in Oregon were recently dealt a defeat, when an Oregon Appeals Court ruled that a vehicle constitutes a public place.
Seattle Mayor’s Plan Disregards State Law, AG Opinion
Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issues press release disapproving of mayor's decision to ignore attorney general's opinion on firearms regulation.
The New Obama Administration: Big Trouble for Gun Owners
Many gun owners had, at the least, an uneasy feeling when Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) won the presidential election on November 4, 2008. Those feelings may be more justified than you think.
The 2008 Elections Part IV: State and Local Issues
While federal laws surely do impact Second Amendment rights, including our ability to buy, sell, and own firearms, state and local issues are of no less importance.
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