Constitutional carry became the law of the land in four states in 2016, and is already under consideration in the 2017 legislative sessions of eight more states. The four states that adopted NRA-supported constitutional carry last year were Mississippi, Missouri, Idaho and West Virginia, which brought the total number of …

J. Scott Kappas, a private-practice attorney in Kentucky, felt the need to have a concise, accurate summary of firearm transport and carry laws throughout the United States during his travels. This led to the development of the “Traveler’s Guide to the Firearms Laws in the Fifty States,” an annual reference …

HR 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017, appears to be a good bill for Second Amendment supporters. However, could I ask that we take the premise that if we actually believe in the protections of rights contained in the Second Amendment and knowing how government usurps its authority …

Article first appeared at Americas 1st Freedom. The “permitless” carry train is once again leaving the station, with four additional states seeking to deregulate the lawful carry of concealed firearms for self-defense. Eleven states—Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming— already have such laws …

Article first appeared at Cheaper than Dirt. Recently, The Shooter’s Log posted an article from the newly reformed Second Amendment Caucasus in Congress. We asked for your input as to what you think it should focus on, and the legislation you would like to see passed. Overwhelmingly, readers commented on …

Article first appeared at NRA-ILA. Do you look back on your college years and remember the impassioned debates, when disagreements over the Periodic Table of Elements, theories of supply and demand, or the status of Pluto as a planet could sever friendships and result in otherwise well-adjusted academics coming to …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. Choosing to legally carry a handgun for personal protection is a big responsibility that must be taken seriously. Above and beyond which caliber is the best or what action type to choose, there are a variety of important considerations which need to be taken …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. You know the anti-gun movement is out of ideas when its big protest idea involves waving around sex toys. Hot on the heels of a similar protest at the University of Texas (that didn’t change policy but did result in a segment on “The …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. On Tuesday, A1F Daily took note of how Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn had reportedly blamed Wisconsin Right-to-Carry permit holders for violent crime in Milwaukee:  “I can tell you anecdotally we’re seeing a number of shootings involving concealed-carry permit holders—many of whom have extensive …

Well, it didn’t take long for common sense to set in on those most vulnerable. Following the Islamic jihad knife attack at Ohio State University on Monday, there was a lot of Communist thinking gun grabbers who took to Twitter to urge for more gun confiscation measures. However, those affected …