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Alabama: House Passes Lifetime Carry Permit Bill
Today, the House voted 69-18 to pass Senate Bill 308. It now goes to Governor Kay Ivey for her signature. Senate Bill 308 creates a statewide, uniform system to provide optional lifetime carry permits for a cost of $300. The NRA was successful in adding a rebate clause in the Senate for anyone who …
Maryland: Montgomery County Passes Restrictions on Home-Built Firearms
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council unanimously passed Bill 4-21 to place unnecessary restrictions on Maryland’s centuries-old practice of home-building firearms for personal use. Bill 4-21 prohibits individuals from possessing, manufacturing, or assembling home-built firearms in the presence of minors. Current county ordinances and state law already prohibit transferring firearms and …
West Virginia: Pro-Gun Bills Pass
Today, the House of Delegates voted 93-6 to pass Senate Bill 458. It now goes back to the Senate for concurrence. Yesterday, they voted 87-0 to concur with the Senate amendments to House Bill 2793. HB 2793 now goes to Governor Jim Justice’s desk for his signature. Senate Bill 458 prohibits the state, government officials …
Wyoming: More Pro-Gun Legislation Headed to the Governor’s Desk
Yesterday, the Wyoming House concurred on Firearms Financial Discrimination legislation, House Bill 236, giving it final legislative approval. Before concurrence, HB 236 was passed out of the Senate with a super majority who voted in favor. This marks another important pro-gun measure that is on its way to the desk of Governor Mark Gordon for his signature. Please …
South Carolina: Constitutional Carry Passes Critical Vote
Today, the House voted 69-47 to advance House Bill 3096 after second reading. This clears the way for H. 3096 to receive a third reading tomorrow, where the House can vote to pass it. House Bill 3096 allows a law-abiding adult to carry a handgun without first having to obtain government …
Idaho: Governor Signs Shooting Range Protection Act into Law!
Governor Brad Little has signed the Shooting Range Protection Act, Senate Bill 1055, into law. The signing of this legislation is a huge victory for Idaho gun owners, sportsmen, and shooting ranges. The measure went into effect on March 19th. Senate Bill 1055 clarifies and enhances the protections on sport shooting …
Iowa: Gov. Reynolds Signs Constitutional Carry & Frivolous Lawsuit Prevention
Yesterday, Governor Kim Reynolds signed House File 621 and House File 756 into law. With HF 756, Iowa joins the 18 other states that have constitutional/permitless carry. Gov. Reynolds had this to say yesterday about taking this strong stance to affirm the right to self-defense: “Today I signed legislation that protects the 2nd Amendment …
Colorado: Anti-Gun Measures on The Floor in Both Chambers
This week, two anti-gun measures have made it to the floor in both chambers of the Colorado General Assembly. Please contact your lawmakers and ask them to OPPOSE Senate Bill 78 and House Bill 1106. Senate Bill 78 victimizes gun owners who suffer loss or theft of their property with a fine if …
Wyoming: Senate Approves Permitless Carry Strengthening Legislation
Today, the Wyoming Senate passed legislation that enhances Wyoming’s Permitless Carry laws, House Bill 116, by a 27 to 3 vote. The measure will now be sent to the desk of Governor Mark Gordon for his signature. Please contact Governor Gordon and ask him to sign House Bill 116 into law. House …
Alabama: Falling Behind in Second Amendment Rights
Alabama lawmakers have not passed a single piece of pro-gun legislation in six years. Other states are enthusiastically passing a variety of bills to protect and advance Second Amendment rights for the benefit of law-abiding citizens. Just this year, legislatures in Montana, Tennessee, Iowa, and Utah have passed constitutional/permitless carry bills. Recently, …