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Should You Carry a Handgun in the Small of Your Back?
When it comes to the concealed carry of a defensive handgun, there are a variety of acceptable ways to do it and there are some bad ideas. Small of the back (SOB) carry is one of those bad ideas. This is primarily because it is an unsafe way to carry …
NRA-backed Constitutional Carry Signed in Tennessee
Fairfax, Va. – The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) today applauded Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee for signing Senate Bill 765/House Bill 786 into law. This NRA-backed legislation fully recognizes the constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners to carry a firearm without government red tape or delays. “This bill …
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 3096Â allows a law-abiding adult to carry a handgun without first having to obtain government …
Constitutional Carry is Spreading
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 …
Iowa: Ask Gov. Reynolds to Sign Constitutional Carry & Frivolous Lawsuit Prevention Bills
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 …
South Carolina: Open Carry Bill Passes Critical Vote
Today, the House voted 82-33 to advance House Bill 3094 after second reading. HB 3094 still faces a third reading before the House can vote to pass it. The progress so far has been made possible by Rep. Bobby Cox showing his strong leadership and unwavering commitment to the Second Amendment by guiding …
How to Master True Concealment with Everyday Carry
As more and more private citizens choose to arm themselves, many will be faced with new problems—problems they had not anticipated, nor could anyone for that matter. The simple fact they have chosen to arm themselves can bring consternation down upon them. It can reach deep into their lives, to …
Tennessee: Pro-Gun Constitutional Carry Legislation Advances in Both Chambers – Faces Backlash from Fringe Fundraising Groups
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 …
Montana Joins Constitutional Carry States
Montana joined 17 other states that allow constitutional carry on Feb. 18 when Gov. Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 102 into law. The measure takes effect June 1 and includes a variety of other measures that ease the burden of lawful residents who want to exercise their right to self-defense. …
South Carolina: Open Carry Bill Committee Hearing Moved to Next Week
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 …