Over the objection of law enforcement, Alabama’s governor has signed a bill allowing citizens to legally carry concealed guns in public without training or a license. Republican Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed House Bill 272, making Alabama the 22nd state to pass so-called “constitutional carry” legislation. Proponents of the GOP-backed bill say it defends
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Congress has renewed a 1990s-era law that extends protections to victims of domestic and sexual violence, updating the landmark Violence Against Women Act nearly three years after partisan disagreements caused it to lapse. It passed this week as part of a $1.5 trillion government funding package and capped years of work by members of the
Today, the Legislature passed Nebraska’s Constitutional Carry legislation, Legislative Bill 773, through the first round. This is great news, but we aren’t across the finish line yet. The measure will still face more votes before it is officially passed out of the legislature. NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters are encouraged to continue contacting their State
On Monday, March 14th, the Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Committee will hold a public hearing on pro-hunting legislation, LD 2014, at 11:30 AM. LD 2014 allows Sunday hunting in northern Maine, and on private property with written landowner permission statewide. This important legislation creates more hunting opportunities for Maine sportsmen and women. Maine is just
Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed Thursday legislation into law that removes the requirement for concealed carry permit — making Alabama the 22nd state to adopt that policy. “Unlike states who are doing everything in their power to make it harder for law abiding citizens, Alabama is reaffirming our commitment to defending our Second Amendment rights,”
Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources passed House Bill 2456, to create the option of a lifetime hunting and fishing license for children. It will now go to the full Senate for further consideration. Please contact your state senator and ask them to SUPPORT HB 2456. House Bill 2456 establishes the Kansas
Today, a conference committee approved House Bill 272, constitutional carry. Then, both the House and Senate voted to adopt the conference report. It will now go to Governor Kay Ivey, who is expected to sign it into law promptly. Alabama is now just one more step away from becoming the 22nd constitutional carry state and
As she stated she would, Governor Kay Ivey has acted quickly and just signed House Bill 272, constitutional carry, into law. As a result of a multi-year effort, Alabama is now the 22nd constitutional carry state, and the first state to pass and sign constitutional carry in 2022. Law-abiding citizens will soon be able to
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Fairfax, Va. - The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) today applauds Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey for signing House Bill 272, NRA-backed legislation that allows law-abiding Alabamians to carry a handgun for personal protection without paying a tax or obtaining a license from the state. “The NRA worked tirelessly with state leaders and legislators to
When the video game industry is valued at $300 billion, a Halo TV series trailer is occupying prime real estate during the AFC Championship, and a GTA facsimile like Free Guy is one of the top-grossing films of the year, it is clear that Jack Thompson lost the fight. For those who don’t remember, Thompson
Dan Carden It’s now up to Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb to decide whether Indiana will become the 22nd state to allow handgun owners age 18 and older to carry their weapon in public without needing to obtain a state license. On Tuesday, the Republican-controlled General Assembly employed an extraordinary procedure to revive the permitless carry
Boyd Ward’s letter criticizing us for writing about knife laws on Feb. 20 gave us a graceful opportunity to make a correction. We incorrectly credited Latetia James, New York’s attorney general, for leading a bi-partisan effort to reform New York’s knife laws. Worse, we mistakenly attributed the statement to Todd Rathner, vice-president of legislative affairs
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Extreme animal rights groups are busy pushing their agenda in Montpelier this session, and lawmakers are poised to act on several bills attacking our hunting heritage in the Green Mountain State. A couple of these bills may appear subtle, but make no mistake, the proponents pushing this legislation support a complete ban on hunting and
Tomorrow, the New Hampshire House is scheduled to consider pro-gun House Bill 1636, and anti-gun House Bill 1151. NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters are encouraged to contact their State Representative and ask them to SUPPORT House Bill 1636 and to OPPOSE House Bill 1151. Pro-Gun Bill: House Bill 1636: “ATV-Carry” allows the carry of
The beginning weeks of session have been a torrent of activity for the Second Amendment. Below is an outline of some of the most pressing pro-gun measures that are advancing in the Oklahoma legislature. Bills up for floor debate in chamber of origin: House Bill 3070 cleans up language regarding the transporting of a firearm.
Last Friday, the Oregon Legislature gaveled out of their short 2022 Legislative Session. While multiple anti-gun measures were proposed and introduced, nothing was able to gain any traction and pass. Two of those measures, House Bill 4079 and Senate Bill 1577 were opposed by NRA and were defeated as the legislature adjourned. House Bill 4079 is one of the