AP: West Virginia Expands Gun Reciprocity to 16 Additional States
West Virginia’s new permitless concealed carry law for those aged 18-20 will now be recognized in 16 states. State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s announcement expands WV’s new permitless concealed carry law for 18-20 year-olds. Those 21 years-old and older enjoy reciprocity in 35 states. Via the Associated Press: Morrisey says the states gave written assurances about […]
The Collegian: Kansas State University to Permit Campus Carry July 2017
After a work period to revise campus weapons policy, Kansas State University will begin permitting students to campus carry to comply with state law July of next year. Kansas passed permitless carry for those 21 years and old in 2015, however, there were exemptions in place for Kansas state university campuses. The policy is set […]
Chicago Tribune: College Professor Places Referendum to Abolish the Second Amendment
A Chicago-area college professor has placed a non-binding referendum on his township ballot that asks voters to support repealing the Second Amendment. The professor hopes to see the referendum pass and then see similar measures be considered throughout Chicago and Cook County. Via the Chicago Tribune: The referendum question will read: “Shall the Constitution of […]
AP: Utah Lawmaker to Introduce Permitless CCWs Legislation in 2017
Utah state Rep. Lee Perry will introduce legislation in 2017 which will allow law-abiding Utahns to conceal carry without a permit. Governor Gary Herbert vetoed similar legislation three years ago.
The Federalist: NPR’s “Come and Take It” Story Widely Mocked
A recent NPR story attempting to link the famed “Come and Take It” phrase to radical anti-government extremists was thoroughly mocked by gun rights advocates across the public sphere.
Washington Post: In Light of Gun Rights Challenge, Washington, D.C. to Lift Stun Gun Ban
Washington, D.C. has decided to not enforce its ban on stun guns against three district residents who have filed a lawsuit claiming the ban infringes their Second Amendment rights.
Guns.com: Maryland Gun Groups Sue State Over Permit-to-Purchase Laws
Maryland Shall Issue, Atlantic Guns, and four Maryland residents have filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s 2013 law that requires a permit in order to purchase a firearm. The groups claims that the state’s onerous licensing process dissuades Marylanders from purchasing firearms. Via Guns.com Under current guidelines, the Maryland State Police collect a $17 fingerprint […]
Guns.com: District Judge Strikes Down Several of U.S. Northern Mariana Island’s Anti-Gun Laws
Maryland Shall Issue, Atlantic Guns, and four Maryland residents have filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s 2013 law that requires a permit in order to purchase a firearm. The groups claims that the state’s onerous licensing process dissuades Marylanders from purchasing firearms. Via Guns.com Under current guidelines, the Maryland State Police collect a $17 fingerprint […]
Guns.com: District Judge Strikes Down Several of U.S. Northern Mariana Island’s Anti-Gun Laws
A U.S. district court judge struck down several anti-gun measures in the Northern Mariana Islands. The U.S. commonwealth became notorious earlier this year after it had passed some of the most onerous anti-gun laws ever, one of which included a $1,000 excise tax tacked onto handguns. Via Guns.com: In her 55-page ruling, Manglona struck down a […]
The Federalist: NPR’s “Come and Take It” Story Widely Mocked
A recent NPR story attempting to link the famed “Come and Take It” phrase to radical anti-government extremists was thoroughly mocked by gun rights advocates across the public sphere. The story neglects to cite the true source of “Come and Take It.” The phrase was King Leonidas of Sparta’s reply to Xerxes at the Battle […]
