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Posts Tagged gun rights
Louisiana Introduces Bill to Allow Lifetime Carry Permit
From Guns.com:
Prior to the passage of House Bill 265, Louisiana gun owners who wanted to carry a firearm for self-defense outside the home had to renew their concealed carry permit every five years and pay a fee of $125. Now, though, assuming Gov. Bobby Jindal signs HB 265 into law, gun owners can purchase a lifetime CCW permit for $500 provided they agree to undergo firearm training and education classes every five years.
Bills Giving Extra Gun Rights To Legislators Defeated
From Fox News:
In Texas, the House defeated a measure on Sunday that would have given prosecuting attorneys and lawmakers permission to carry guns anywhere they wanted (but not CHL holders) to in the state. Just 38 lawmakers voted for it, while 103 voted against.
Texas CHL Holders No Longer Limited By Category
From KTXS:
The new bill allows license holders to carry any type of handgun, regardless of what category of weapon they used to qualify.
Brits Want Handgun Ban Reconsidered
From Guns&Ammo:
Rounding up a list of six ideas proposed by readers—including term limits on Parliament members, a flat tax and even a ban on spitting in public—is a repeal of the U.K.’s ban on private handgun possession, a result of the Firearms Act of 1997.
The reasoning sounds awfully familiar: “After all, why should only criminals be ‘allowed’ to possess guns and shoot unarmed, defenceless citizens and police officers?†wrote user Colliemum.
Man Arrested In D.C. For Saving Kid From Dogs
From GOPUSA:
Back in January, GOPUSA reported on Benjamin Srigley, a 39-year-old man who lives in Washington, DC. Srigley saw three pitbulls attack 11-year-old Jayeon Simon as the boy rode his bike. Srigley ran into his house and grabbed his handgun. He shot one of the three dogs. A nearby police officer heard the shots and once arriving on the scene, shot the other two.
Legal Defense Funds for Armed Citizens
There are a few options for those who want to be sure they have proper representation in the unlikely event they have to use their weapon in self defense.
Armed Citizen’s Legal Defense Network
National Association for Legal Gun Defense
California Assembly Passes Bill to Ban Lead Ammo
From: The Sacramento Bee
Legislation that would make California the first state to ban the use of lead ammunition in hunting has cleared the state Assembly.
Dept. of State Takes Down DEFCAD Gun Files
Posted by Brian in Law, News, Threat Watch on 10/May/2013 15:21
The Blaze reports that the Department of State has claimed ownership of the information which Defense Distributed had on its website.
A letter to Defense Distributed from the Department of State, Bureau of Political Military Affairs, Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance, Enforcement Division (DTCC/END) explains that while conducting a review of the data posted on DEFCAD it found that the licensed firearm manufacturer might have released ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)-controlled information without authorization and would thus be in violation.
Open Carry March on Washington on July 4th
Former Marine Adam Kokesh is organizing the protest. This is going to be interesting.
What is Your PH Factor? – Carry On
Posted by Gary in News, Taurus, Warrior Tools, Warriors on 29/Apr/2013 08:12
From: Carry On Movement
Are You A Hoplophobe?
This is a good article from The Loadout Room:
…her dislike was so strong that it elicited an emotional response whenever the subject was discussed. One of her main arguments was that guns were violent, and had no place in the civilized society of present day.
Son Makes Threats, Dad Has Pistol License Revoked
Posted by Brian in News, Threat Watch on 12/Apr/2013 13:09
From HauppaugePatch:
According to Mayer, his son spoke with a few of his classmates about a pushing incident on the schoolyard, and although Mayer’s son was not involved in the scuffle, he and two of the other boys talked about bringing a water, paintball and BB gun with them to the house of the classmates that did the pushing. While Mayer’s lawyer said that none of the boys actually have any of the toy guns mentioned, word about the perceived threats got around to the principal, who not only suspended Mayer’s son for two days, but also filed a police report.
What Do Police Think About New Gun Laws?
PoliceOne conducted a survey of officers and this is what they found.
We Won’t Confiscate Your Guns….Psych!
Posted by Brian in Law, News, Threat Watch on 11/Apr/2013 16:40
New York State confiscates guns of the wrong person: