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States Push to Protect Gun Owners During Emergencies
With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to a wide variety of lockdowns and closures—including for firearms-related businesses—nine states are now pushing for, or have already passed, pro-gun emergency measures that would prohibit state and local governments from infringing on the right to keep and bear arms during emergency situations. “During the …
Biden’s Four Biggest Press Conference Whoppers
President Joe Biden (D) has long made his anti-Second Amendment intentions known, but his recent, ostensibly false statements show that not only does he want to restrict your rights, he’s also willing to lie to get his way. Biden held a press conference on April 8 to address what he calls an “epidemic of …
The Krag-Jorgensen: America’s First Bolt-Action Service Rifle
The Spanish-American War of 1898 was America’s last war of the 19th century and began the ascent of the United States toward world power. It also marked the first major combat use of the U.S. Army’s new .30-40 Krag-Jorgensen service rifle. Adopted in 1892, and placed into production at the …
Behind the Bullet: .375 Ruger
If I was forced to choose—and thank Heaven that I am not—just one bore diameter to cover the entire range of the world’s big game, it would have to be the .375-inch bore diameter. Though it does few things perfectly, it truly does everything, and is possibly the most flexible bore …
Should You Carry a Handgun in the Small of Your Back?
When it comes to the concealed carry of a defensive handgun, there are a variety of acceptable ways to do it and there are some bad ideas. Small of the back (SOB) carry is one of those bad ideas. This is primarily because it is an unsafe way to carry …
Nevada Assembly Judiciary Committee Sneaks Anti-Gun Bill Through on Deadline Day
Today was the deadline to pass legislation out of policy committees in the house of origin. Assembly Bill 286 did not appear on any Assembly Judiciary Committee agenda for a work session, nor did it appear on any of the five revised agendas the committee sent out leading up to …
West Virginia: Gov. Justice Signs Two Pro-Gun Bills
Today, Governor Jim Justice signed House Bill 2499, to exempt firearms and ammunition from state sales and use taxes, and House Bill 2793, to create the option of a nonresident West Virginia concealed carry permit. These bills take effect in 90 days. House Bill 2499Â recognizes that the government should not …
North Dakota: Stand Your Ground Legislation Joins Other Pro-Gun Legislation on Governor’s Desk
Today, the North Dakota House concurred on Stand Your Ground Legislation, House Bill 1498, sending the measure to the desk of Governor Doug Burgum for his signature. This measure now sits alongside House Bill 1450 which was approved yesterday.  Please contact Governor Burgum and ask him to sign House Bill 1450 …
Kansas: House Concurs on Senate Amendments to Pro-Gun Bills, Sending them to the Governor
Two bills sprinted through the legislative finish line yesterday as the Senate passed two pro-gun measures which were subsequently approved by the House.  Omnibus legislation, House Bill 2058, and Eddie Eagle Gun Safety legislation, House Bill 2089, now head to the desk of Governor Laura Kelly for her signature.  Please contact Governor Kelly and …
Wyoming: Legislature Adjourns and Governor Signs Multiple Pro-Gun Bills into Law
Earlier this week, the Wyoming Legislature adjourned from a very successful 2021 Legislative Session, having sent multiple pro-gun bills to the desk of Governor Mark Gordon. Following the Legislature’s adjournment, Governor Gordon signed the following gun bills into law. Senate File 155 provides protections for gun stores, ranges, or any other entities that …