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Virginia: Gov. Northam Signs Concealed Carry Training Bill, Effective Immediately
Today, Governor Ralph Northam signed House Bill 2310. The measure allows individuals who completed online firearms training prior to January 1st, 2021, but were prohibited from appearing in person at their circuit court clerk’s office due to COVID restrictions, to apply for a concealed handgun permit through April 30th, 2021. This bill went into …
NRA Files Reply Brief Urging Supreme Court to Take Concealed Carry Case
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 …
Kansas: Amended Concealed Carry Legislation Passed out of the House
Today, the Kansas House passed House Bill 2058 through a bipartisan 85 to 38 vote after including the “Owens Amendment” yesterday. The measure now heads to the Senate for further consideration. Please contact your State Senator and ask them to SUPPORT House Bill 2058. Proposed by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, House Bill 2058 seeks to …
Georgia: House Passes Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill
Today, the House passed House Bill 218. The bill expands the ability of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves and their families, both within Georgia and in other states, and also ensures that Second Amendment rights remain protected during emergencies. HB 218 will now go to the Senate for further consideration. Please …
North Dakota: Concealed Carry Legislation Heads to the Senate
Today, the North Dakota House unanimously approved concealed permit enhancement legislation, House Bill 1450. Having passed out of the House, the measure now heads to the Senate for further consideration. Please contact your State Senator and ask them to SUPPORT House Bill 1450. House Bill 1450 enhances North Dakota’s permit laws by reducing …
North Dakota: Concealed Carry Legislation Passed from Committee
Yesterday, the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed concealed permit enhancement legislation, House Bill 1450. The measure now heads to the House Floor where it could receive a full vote as early as tomorrow, and your Representative needs to hear from you! House Bill 1450 enhances North Dakota’s permit laws …
Virginia: Senate Unanimously Passes Concealed Carry Online Training Extension Bill
Yesterday, the Senate unanimously passed House Bill 2310. It previously passed the House with an overwhelming bipartisan majority of 81-17 and now goes to Governor Ralph Northam for his signature. House Bill 2310, sponsored by Delegate Chris Runion (R-25), allows individuals who completed online firearms training prior to January 1st, 2021, but …
Virginia: Committee Unanimously Passes Concealed Carry Online Training Extension Bill
Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed House Bill 2310 with a vote of 15-0. It allows those who have already taken online firearms training prior to January 1st, 2021, to use it towards their carry permit application for a limited amount of time. HB 2310 previously passed the House with …
.380 ACP vs. .38 Special: Which is Better for Concealed Carry?
It’s common for folks to overlook the concealed part of concealed carry when selecting a handgun for that purpose. I’m not saying a SIG P320 or a Glock 17 is a bad idea. What I am saying is that many will find both difficult to comfortably conceal on a daily, year-round …
Representative Richard Hudson Reintroduces Bi-Partisan Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
The year 2020 saw Americans across political and demographic lines embrace their Second Amendment rights in unprecedented numbers. Last week, Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) reintroduced H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which would give more meaningful effect to those rights by ensuring they stay intact as travelers crossed state lines. Forty-two states …