New York’s stringent laws make it a ‘fat target’ The Supreme Court will take on a case that might result in a change in New York’s gun laws. (Mark Thomas | Pixabay) The right to keep and bear arms took a major advance in the 2008 Supreme Court case District of Columbia v. Heller. According
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Yesterday, the Senate voted 28-16 to pass House Bill 3094, the open carry bill. Though the constitutional carry amendment failed, the Senate did manage to adopt an amendment to eliminate the fee for a Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP). H. 3094 now goes back to the House for further action. House Bill 3094 allows citizens who
© AP Photo / Manuel Balce Ceneta Joe Biden tapped campaign advisor Ron Klain to be his chief of staff late last year, calling him an “invaluable” asset to the Obama administration, particularly its response to Ebola, which Klain led. The Washington insider served as Al Gore’s chief of staff during the Clinton years in
Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here’s what you need to know as you start your day ‘God’ left out of Biden’s National Day of Prayer proclamationLike his predecessors, President Biden issued a proclamation on the National Day of Prayer this week, but one word was missing. Both former presidents Barack Obama and
Even the self-evident right of the people to live in peace without worrying that someone will come down the street carrying a weapon is under threat from the Supreme Court.Photograph by Roman Globa / Shutterstock A maxim that was familiar to many Americans in the early twentieth century came from the newspaper columnist Peter Finley
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 of our pro-gun advocacy efforts
Dear Texas NRA Member: Early this evening, after more than 6 hours of debate and discussion on more than two dozen amendments, the Texas Senate passed House Bill 1927, constitutional carry legislation, on an 18-13 vote. The amended bill will be returned to the House for further action. In the meantime, your NRA-ILA is reviewing the Senate amendments
The Texas Senate approved a bill on May 5 that would allow eligible residents 21 years and older to carry a holstered handgun, openly or concealed, without a permit, also known as constitutional carry. House Bill 1927 passed the Republican-led Senate in an 18–13 vote following a lengthy debate and will now head back to the House to debate
Hits: 266 WPCNR LAW JOURNAL. From the National Rife Association. April 26, 2021: The U.S. Supreme Court announced today it will 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
In the time since we last reported on Alabama’s permitless carry bill passing a House committee, the permitless carry bill in Texas has been making quick progress. On April 30th, the Texas Senate Special Committee on Constitutional Issues advanced House Bill 1927, just days after Governor Greg Abbott publicly threw his support behind it. Last
Ted Nugent denied white supremacy and systemic racism exist in the U.S. during a series of videos the rock guitarist and National Rifle Association (NRA) board member shared on social media this week. “White supremacy has never influenced policy. Not since Jim Crow. Not since there were water fountains for colored people and white people.
[embedded content] Louisiana’s House and Senate have each overwhelmingly passed bills that would allow people to carry a concealed handgun without a permit despite a veto threat from Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards. Thibodaux Republican Rep. Bryan Fontenot’s House Bill 596 cleared the House this week on a 73-28 vote, joining the Senate in providing
President Biden has padded his administration with a number of individuals with strong ties to progressive dark money groups, including his chief of staff Ron Klain, which could provide a pipeline for the groups to push their agendas to the White House. Biden has surrounded himself with such individuals despite aligning with the left-wing flank
NRA-ILA’s Office of Litigation Counsel has been busy defending the Second Amendment across the country. Since the year began, ILA has filed new cases, continued the fight in many existing cases, and scored some good wins. This newsletter covers ILA’s efforts to defend your freedoms in court over the past few months. Supreme Court of
NRA-ILA’s Office of Litigation Counsel has been busy defending the Second Amendment across the country. Since the year began, ILA has filed new cases, continued the fight in many existing cases, and scored some good wins. This newsletter covers ILA’s efforts to defend your freedoms in court over the past few months. Supreme Court of
Yesterday, the House passed House Bill 398, to repeal the pistol permit in favor of the federal NICS background check. It now goes to the Senate for further consideration. “This legislation came at the direct request of the NC Sheriffs’ Association,” said Rep. Jay Adams, author of the bill. “We have made significant improvements in
The question, then, is whether the new attorney general’s announcement represents only the first step in a broader effort to design and enforce reforms meant to de-escalate U.S. police violence, or whether it is intended to be the reform. The systemic problems of racism in law enforcement and the ever-advancing militarization of American policing are
On May 6th and 7th, the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee is expected to vote on numerous pro- and anti-gun bills. Please contact committee members and urge them to SUPPORT LD’s 884, 1052, 1179, 1286, and 1315, and to OPPOSE LD’s 759, 976, 999, and 1454! Pro-Gun Legislation: Legislative Document 884 prohibits the Department of Public