Search Result for “concealed carry”

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When it becomes clear that a popular change in state law does something fundamentally good for citizens’ freedom without doing harm, it becomes much easier to get legislators to do the right thing. This is part of the reason for the quick spread of constitutional-carry laws, which now cover half …
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Constitutional Carry bill (HB37) and the Louisiana Firearm Protection Act (HB43) both passed the House of Representatives and have now moved to the Senate! The Louisiana Firearm Protection Act, which would make Louisiana a Second Amendment Sanctuary State, passed without floor debate by a vote of 75-25. Buy All-American! Bring health and vitality …
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Good news in Connecticut!  Last month, GOA had a small legal victory in the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut. For some time, the Chief of Police in the Town of Greenwich was demanding that applicants for a state pistol permit submit two letters of recommendation in order to apply. However, Connecticut state law does …
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The last widely popular pistol cartridge intended specifically for concealed carry was the .380 ACP, designed more than 100 years ago by John Moses Browning for the 1908 Colt pistol. I have often looked with mild frustration at the .380 and the ubiquitous 9 mm Luger, our two most common …
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Firearm: Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP (MSRP: $620) With the introduction of the slightly larger Hellcat Pro not all that long ago, it’s worth taking another look at the standard Hellcat. Springfield Armory’s entry in the micro-9 mm double-stack pistol category offers 12-round capacity with a flush-fit magazine, a 3-inch barrel, aggressive …
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Today, Gov. Brian Kemp signed S.B. 319, constitutional carry, into law. Georgia is now the 25th constitutional carry state, and the fourth to join that group in 2022. Half of the country now recognizes the right of a law-abiding adult who is legally allowed to carry a concealed firearm, to do so …
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Firearm: Taurus 327 (MSRP: $388.32) I have to admit, I was taken by surprise by Taurus offering the 327. As you’d expect from the name, it’s chambered in .327 Federal Magnum, which if you read the Shooting Illustrated Ammo column with any regularity, you’ll know is a favorite of our Ammo editor Richard Mann. …
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Today, the Senate voted 34-22 to concur with the House’s amendments to Senate Bill 319, constitutional carry. It will now go to Governor Brian Kemp, who has previously stated his support for constitutional carry. Georgia is now very close to becoming the 25th constitutional carry state, and the fourth to join that group in …
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Today, the House voted 100-67 to pass Senate Bill 319, the Senate’s constitutional carry bill, with substitute language previously added in the House Judiciary Committee. It will now go back to the Senate for immediate consideration. Constitutional carry recognizes the right of a law-abiding adult who is legally allowed to carry …
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Firearm: Mossberg MC2sc (MSRP: $556) New from Mossberg in 2022, the MC2sc is the latest pistol in Mossberg’s MC family. Designed as a micro-9 mm double stack offshoot of the MC2c released in 2020, the MC2sc is only the tiniest bit wider than the single-stack MC1sc – literally, .07 inch separates the two in …
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