President Biden on Thursday announced a set of executive actions and legislative proposals on gun control, saying that gun violence is “a public health crisis” and the administration’s actions do not contravene Second Amendment rights. The administration aims to “confront not just the gun crisis but what is actually a public health crisis,” Biden said in
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On Monday, April 12, the State and Local Government Committee is scheduled to consider legislation that would allow municipalities to impose a gun-free zone on polling locations across Maine. Please contact committee members and ask them to OPPOSE LD 805. Legislative Document 805 takes the first step in eliminating Maine’s current firearms preemption law by allowing
AUSTIN (CBSDFW.COM) – The Texas House Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety will consider a bill on April 8 requiring background checks on all private gun sales. House Bill 118, authored by State Representative Lina Ortega of House District 77 in El Paso, would close the loophole that allows people to buy guns in
Today, the Senate voted 34-0 to pass House Bill 2793, to create the option of a nonresident West Virginia concealed carry permit. Unlike most neighboring states, West Virginia does not have a nonresident carry permit option. Though visitors to West Virginia, who are legally eligible, may already carry a handgun without first applying for government
Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed Stand Your Ground legislation, House Bill 1498, by a 5 to 2 vote. The measure now heads to the Senate Floor where it could receive a vote as early as tomorrow. Please contact your State Senator and ask them to SUPPORT House Bill 1498. House Bill 1498 would strengthen North Dakotans’ fundamental
US President Joe Biden will unveil his administration’s first steps to curb gun violence, including a plan to reduce the proliferation of “ghost guns” after a slew of mass shootings have put pressure on him to act. Biden will announce on Thursday that the Justice Department intends to issue a proposed rule within 30 days
Today, the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 308 to the House floor. This bill creates the option of a statewide, lifetime carry permit for a cost of $300. The original bill had a $200 fee. The sheriffs wanted to raise the fee to an exorbitant $500. The Senate
Wayne LaPierre, the embattled leader of the National Rifle Association (NRA), has admitted he put the powerful gun-rights group into bankruptcy without first informing most of its board members and top officials. Mr LaPierre took the witness stand in the NRA’s high-stakes bankruptcy trial over whether it should be allowed to incorporate in Texas instead
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 3096 allows a law-abiding adult to carry a handgun without first having to obtain government permission. This ensures that
Yesterday, the Wyoming House concurred on Firearms Financial Discrimination legislation, House Bill 236, giving it final legislative approval. Before concurrence, HB 236 was passed out of the Senate with a super majority who voted in favor. This marks another important pro-gun measure that is on its way to the desk of Governor Mark Gordon for his signature. Please contact Governor Gordon and
^ Keep Dallas Observer Free I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Dallas and help keep the future of Dallas Observer free. For years, Dr. Sue Bornstein tried to persuade policymakers and politicians to tackle one particular epidemic: gun violence. But politicians didn’t seem to take the threat seriously, and body bags
Thursday, April 8, is shaping up to be a busy day in Austin on legislation affecting your Second Amendment rights! At 10:30 a.m., (or upon final adjournment of the House floor session) in room E2.030 of the Capitol Extension, the House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety will hold public hearings on the following legislation: OPPOSE * House Bill 118, by
Please urge Senator Richard Burr to reject Joe Biden’s gun control agenda and defend the Second Amendment. Joe Biden recently called for a nationwide ban on commonly-owned firearms and magazines used for hunting, recreational shooting and self-defense! He also called on Chuck Schumer and the U.S. Senate to take up and pass gun control bills H.R. 8 and H.R.
Dear Texas NRA Member: Thursday, April 8, is shaping-up to be a busy day in Austin on legislation affecting your Second Amendment rights! At 9:30 a.m., in Room E1.028 of the Capitol Extension, the Senate State Affairs Committee will hold public hearings on the following measures: Senate Bill 18, by Sen. Brandon Creigton (R-Conroe), establishes that firearm and ammunition manufacturers, distributors,
SACRAMENTO — Citing recent mass shootings in Orange, Boulder, Colo., and the Atlanta area, state lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a proposal for a new tax on the sale of guns and ammunition in California to boost funding for violence prevention programs. The legislation by Assemblyman Marc Levine (D-San Rafael) would place a $25 excise tax on
The House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife is scheduled to hear several bills Wednesday morning that are a full-blown assault on sportsmen. While the Capitol is closed to the public, politicians who despise our outdoor heritage have no problem conducting their attacks via Zoom meetings. This latest installment is scheduled for 9 a.m., Wednesday, April 7. The following
Please urge Senators Rubio and Scott to reject Joe Biden’s gun control agenda and defend the Second Amendment. Joe Biden recently called for a nationwide ban on commonly-owned firearms and magazines used for hunting, recreational shooting and self-defense! He also called on Chuck Schumer and the U.S. Senate to take up and pass gun control bills H.R. 8 and