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California: San Jose Puts New Restrictions on Firearm Businesses
On June 15th, the San Jose City Council unanimously passed File 21-1393, to place additional restrictions on firearm businesses, on top of the many existing city, state, and federal laws. It is expected to go into effect in September. File 21-1393 requires licensed firearm dealers to obtain a city “Firearm Business License” for retail …
California: San Jose Drafting Ordinance to Tax Gun Owners
Tomorrow, at 2:00PM, the San Jose City Council Rules & Open Government Committee will discuss ROGC 21-616, to direct the City Attorney to begin drafting Mayor Liccardo’s requested proposal to tax gun owners and mandate that they purchase liability insurance. For information on participating in the meeting, which will be held remotely …
Texas: Attorney General Paxton Opposes Latest DoJ/ATF Attack
Yesterday, Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) opposing the recently proposed rule: Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached “Stabilizing Braces”. On June 7th, ATF published a new notice of this proposed rulemaking on its website. The rule seems aimed at …
North Carolina: General Assembly Sends Worshipper Protection Bill to Governor
Yesterday, the Senate voted 30-19 to concur with the House on Senate Bill 43, to expand the ability of citizens to defend themselves and their loved ones while attending religious worship. It will now go to Governor Roy Cooper for his consideration. Please contact Gov. Cooper and ask him to sign SB 43. Senate …
Nevada: Gov. Sisolak Signs Gun Ban Bill
Yesterday, Governor Steve Sisolak signed Assembly Bill 286 into law. AB 286 essentially bans home-building firearms for personal use by prohibiting private individuals from possessing certain unregulated components commonly used by hobbyists to make their own firearms. Existing law already bans prohibited persons, such as felons, from possessing any firearm, whether home-built or …
Connecticut: Unnecessary Gun Control Heads to Governor’s Desk
Last week, the Connecticut Senate passed House Bill 6355, legislation which strips away the constitutional rights of individuals without adequate due process. This bill will now head to Governor Lamont’s desk for consideration this session. Please act now and urge Governor Lamont to veto House Bill 6355! House Bill 6355 expands …
California: Gun Tax Bill Defeated on Floor, Revived by Procedural Move
Yesterday, Assembly Bill 1223, the gun tax bill, was defeated on the floor when it did not receive the 2/3 of votes necessary for tax bills to pass the Assembly. After failing, the bill was granted reconsideration and is currently still alive through procedural maneuvering. It’s imperative that you continue to contact your …
New York: Majority Democrats in Senate Continue Passing Gun Control
The Democrat-led New York Senate moves quickly when it wants to do so. For months, they have swept allegations against their Governor under the rug. Sexual harassment charges and thousands of nursing home deaths aren’t enough to get them moving quickly, but pandering to their radical Left base is always …
New Hampshire: Gun Control Advocates Want to Delay Your Rights
Tomorrow, the New Hampshire House of Representatives will hold a floor vote on Senate Bill 141, legislation that fixes the handgun purchase process in the Granite State. Don’t be fooled by gun control advocates and faux gun-rights groups that claim this bill allows gun registration and confiscation. Senate Bill 141 …
Alabama: Louisiana Also Beats Alabama in Passing Constitutional Carry
Less than a week after the Texas Legislature passed constitutional/permitless carry, yesterday, the Louisiana Legislature passed its own constitutional carry bill. Louisiana Senate Bill 118 will go to Governor John Bel Edwards for his consideration. Texas and Louisiana may become the 21st and 22nd constitutional carry states, depending on their governors actions. Though Alabama did not join the …