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NRA’s Statement on Today’s Inaction by the Supreme Court
NRA’s Statement on Today’s Inaction by the Supreme Court The Bill of Rights specifically includes the right to keep and bear arms because self-defense is fundamental to the liberty of a free society. Today’s inaction continues to allow so-called gun safety politicians to trample on the freedom and security of law-abiding citizens. This fight is […]
Residents Complain D.C.’s Police Department Creating Bottleneck for Handgun Purchases
Residents Complain D.C.’s Police Department Creating Bottleneck for Handgun Purchases In an arrangement unique to Washington, D.C., the local police department is the only federally licensed firearms dealer that is open to the public. Residents tell the Washington Free Beacon, however, that legally obtaining a handgun has become nearly impossible due to the department’s inaction. […]
Not Funny: Firearm Prohibitionists Finally Target Elmer Fudd’s Gun
Not Funny: Firearm Prohibitionists Finally Target Elmer Fudd’s Gun For some in the pro-gun community, the term “Fudd” denotes a person who owns guns, typically not for self-defense, but considers themselves above the fray of Second Amendment politics. But it is not owning this or that type of gun that makes a person a Fudd. Rather, […]
California: Assembly Passes Firearm Bills
California: Assembly Passes Firearm Bills This week, the California Assembly passed anti-gun bills AB 2362 and AB 2847. The bills will now move to the Senate for further consideration. Next week the Senate Appropriations Committee will move bills off the suspense file and to the floor. Anti-gun and hunting legislation SB 914 and SB 1175 are […]
The Armed Citizen® June 12, 2020
The Armed Citizen® June 12, 2020 Armed Citizen® TodayAround 4 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, four men arrived at the Firing Line gun shop in Philadelphia, Pa., and used tools to break into the building. Once in, they headed up a staircase to the second floor. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
Florida Alert! Anti-gun Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried Takes One Step Back Over Lawsuit
Florida Alert! Anti-gun Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried Takes One Step Back Over Lawsuit Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried has been knowingly and willfully violating the law and Constitutional rights. It’s a shame it took a lawsuit to make her do her job and take a step back from breaking the law. View full story Originally posted […]
Iowa: Senate Passes Bill to Expand Hunting Access
Iowa: Senate Passes Bill to Expand Hunting Access Today, the Iowa Senate voted 37-13 to pass House File 716 to improve hunting opportunities in Iowa by defining the types of cartridges that may be used for deer hunting and expanding opportunities for youth hunters to hunt under the supervision of an adult. View full story Originally posted […]
Louisiana: Urge Governor Edwards to Sign Pro-Gun Measures before Weekend Deadline
Louisiana: Urge Governor Edwards to Sign Pro-Gun Measures before Weekend Deadline A weekend deadline is fast approaching for four pro-gun bills sitting on Governor John Bel Edwards’ desk. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
Virginia: Gov Northam Appoints Anti-Gun Lobbyist to Crime Commission
Virginia: Gov Northam Appoints Anti-Gun Lobbyist to Crime Commission Yesterday, Governor Ralph Northam announced a trio of appointments to the Virginia State Crime Commission, including Norfolk Police Chief Larry Boone and Lori Haas, Virginia State Director for a national gun ban group called the “Coalition to Stop Gun Violence.” View full story Originally posted at […]
Virginia: Alexandria Taking First Step For Gun Ban Tomorrow
Virginia: Alexandria Taking First Step For Gun Ban Tomorrow Tomorrow, the Alexandria City Council will consider banning firearms in certain public locations. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
NRA Endorses Sherrie Conley for Re-Election in Oklahoma
NRA Endorses Sherrie Conley for Re-Election in Oklahoma The NRA announced their endorsement of A-rated Oklahoma state Representative Sherrie Conley in the Republican primary on June 30. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
Elmer Fudd Loses Rifle in HBO’s ‘Looney Tunes’ Reboot: ‘We’re not Doing Guns’
Elmer Fudd Loses Rifle in HBO’s ‘Looney Tunes’ Reboot: ‘We’re not Doing Guns’ A modern reboot of the classic “Looney Tunes” cartoons on the new streaming service HBO Max will feature all of the Acme fun but none of the gun violence, according to a new report. “We’re not doing guns,” Peter Browngardt, the series’ […]
Florida city’s state of emergency prohibits gun sales amid protests: ‘It’s crippling’
Florida city’s state of emergency prohibits gun sales amid protests: ‘It’s crippling’ Gun shop owners in West Palm Beach, Fla., say the city’s State of Local Emergency is forcing them to turn away customers. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
Florida Supreme Court Strikes Gun Ban From Ballot
Florida Supreme Court Strikes Gun Ban From Ballot On June 4, the Florida Supreme Court declared [https://www.floridasupremecourt.org/content/download/637052/7237090/file/sc19-1266.pdf] an effort to ban commonly-owned semi-automatic firearms through a ballot measure invalid, describing the proposal as “misleading” and a violation of state law. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
Candidate Biden Suggests Police be Trained to Shoot “an Unarmed Person” in the Leg
Candidate Biden Suggests Police be Trained to Shoot “an Unarmed Person” in the Leg Unscripted Joe Biden, as we have all come to realize, is must-watch TV. When the presumptive Democrat Presidential candidate speaks off-the-cuff, his message regularly goes off the rails. We all anticipate Biden will say something odd, confusing, or even incomprehensible during interviews and live appearances, […]
Florida Alert! Florida Supreme Court Opinion on Gun Ban Amendment Plus News Clippings
Florida Alert! Florida Supreme Court Opinion on Gun Ban Amendment Plus News Clippings By now you’ve heard of the great victory for Florida’s law-abiding gun owners: the Florida Supreme Court agreed with our contention that the ballot summary of the “Assault Weapons” ban initiative was deceptive and would mislead voters. View full story Originally posted […]
Kansas: Legislature Passes Emergency Powers Legislation and Adjourns from Special Session
Kansas: Legislature Passes Emergency Powers Legislation and Adjourns from Special Session The Kansas Legislature adjourned from its Special Session after passing Emergency Powers Legislation, House Bill 2054. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
California: Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing Rescheduled, Assembly Bills Headed to the Floor
California: Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing Rescheduled, Assembly Bills Headed to the Floor This week the Assembly Appropriations Committee passed anti-gun bills, AB 2362 and AB 2847, making them eligible for votes on the Assembly floor. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
Florida Alert! BREAKING NEWS: Florida Supreme Court Kicks Gun Ban Initiative Off the Ballot
Florida Alert! BREAKING NEWS: Florida Supreme Court Kicks Gun Ban Initiative Off the Ballot In a great victory for Florida’s law-abiding gun owners, the Florida Supreme Court agreed with our contention that the ballot summary was deceptive and would mislead voters. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/
NRA-Endorsed Candidates Sweep in Indiana
NRA-Endorsed Candidates Sweep in Indiana Every NRA-endorsed state Senate and House candidates won their primaries in Indiana Tuesday night and will be up for election in November. View full story Originally posted at http://www.nraila.org/