Tennessee joined 19 other states that allow constitutional carry when Gov. Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 765/House Bill 786 into law earlier this month. The measure takes effect July 1, applies to law-abiding citizens 20 and older, and a provision includes those serving in the military who are 18 to …

Today the U.S. Supreme Court decided to hear an NRA-backed case challenging New York’s restrictive concealed-carry-licensing regime. This sets the stage for the Supreme Court to affirm what most states already hold as true, that there is an individual right to self-defense outside of the home. This case challenges New …

Gun control advocates seem conflicted recently about how to mischaracterize the NRA. Does it still exercise “undue influence,” or is it now “on the ropes” with the ascendance of anti-gun politicians controlling the White House and both chambers of Congress? Whatever they try to tell you, the numbers don’t lie. The strength …

Sometimes, despite the hysteria and disinformation that surrounds our politics, good policies prevail. Twenty years ago, only one state allowed its citizens to carry concealed firearms without a permit. About a decade ago, that number was three. As this was being written, it was seventeen, and, in all likelihood, by …

There is a central hypocrisy at the heart of the gun control effort. High-profile gun control-supporting politicians, the Hollywood elite, and billionaire tycoons, will advocate to strip ordinary Americans of their right to defend themselves and their family, all the while enjoying the security that armed men with guns provide. …

Earlier this week, the Legislature passed two pro-gun bills and will soon be sending them to Governor Kim Reynolds for her signature. Please contact Gov. Reynolds and ask her to sign House File 621 and House File 756. House File 621 protects firearm dealers, manufacturers, distributors, etc., from frivolous lawsuits for the …

Today the NRA-ILA and the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association filed a reply brief asking the Supreme Court to hear a case challenging New York’s restrictive concealed-carry-licensing regime. This case challenges New York’s requirement for applicants to demonstrate “proper cause” to carry a firearm. New York regularly uses …

Today, House Bill 786 passed out of the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee, and now heads to the full committee.  Last night, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved NRA-backed Constitutional Carry legislation, Senate Bill 765, sending the measure to the Senate Finance Committee for further consideration. NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters are strongly encouraged …

On March 2nd, the House Judiciary Committee will hear House Bill 3094, to legalize the open carry of handguns. It is being rescheduled from the February 23rd hearing. Previously, on February 10th, the General Laws Subcommittee issued a favorable report to HB 3094 and advanced it to the full committee. House …

Montana recently became the eighteenth state to pass a permitless-carry law, and eight other states are considering similar legislation this session. One reason this is important is that many state regulatory regimes are slow, costly, and unconcerned about citizens who need protection. In this new COVID-19 era, some wait times for concealed-carry …