Gun Rights

Having lived in Virginia most of his life, Larry Sabato can remember racially segregated schools and systematic efforts to stop Black people voting. Now 68, he observes a state that has diversified, embraced liberal values and shifted from symbol of the old south to symbol of the new. “I have to admit, as a young

© AP Photo / Kathy Willens Andrew Cuomo has found himself in a heap of trouble over long-term care facility residents’ COVID-related deaths and sexual harassment allegations. Although Cuomo is not going to resign, his cases may have repercussions for his political future and hit Democratic governors who issued similar nursing home orders during the

The background check gun controls which were introduced in the House last week bring back Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) 2013 gun control push and make his support for the current legislation crucial to Democrat success. Manchin was elected to the Senate in 2010 with an A-rating from the NRA. But following the December  14, 2012,

Andrew DeMillo  |  The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday signed into law a measure easing the state’s restrictions on the use of deadly force in self-defense, but urged conservatives who pushed for the legislation to pass a hate crimes proposal they’ve so far resisted. The Republican governor signed the measure

Yesterday, the Utah Legislature adjourned sine die from its 2021 session after passing two more self-defense bills. They are currently in the enrolling process to be sent to Governor Spencer Cox’s desk. House Bill 227, sponsored by Representative Karianne Lisonbee (R-14), improves Utah’s self-defense laws by defining justifiable use of force, and establishing procedures for

In this file photo, Gov. Spencer Cox gives his first State of the State address before the Utah Legislature, Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. 21, 2021 | Pool photo, St. George News SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Legislature wrapped up its business for the year Friday. Lawmakers tackled a number of issues this year

The two men were born a decade apart in Queens, New York, one the heir to a real estate fortune and the other to a political dynasty. Donald Trump went on to be president, and Andrew Cuomo became governor, like his father. Over the course of their long and controversial careers, both men have seemed

The Guardian What if liberal anti-racists aren’t advancing the cause of equality? Much of today’s advocacy around racial justice places the onus on individual actors and the private sector. We need collective action instead ‘Are liberal anti-racists advancing the cause of equality? Could they even be setting change back?’ Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Americans are

This week, the House passed House Bill 2840, and last week, they passed House Bill 2551, to improve the ability of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves and their families. These bills now go on to the Senate for further consideration.​ House Bill 2840 allows law-abiding citizens to store their loaded firearms in their locked personal vehicles

March 5, 2021 10:38 PM By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and SOPHIA EPPOLITO Associated Press Posted: March 5, 2021 10:38 PM Updated: March 6, 2021 1:40 AM Rick Bowmer Republican Senate President Stuart Adams looks on from the Senate floor, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Salt Lake City. The Legislature passed a nearly $100 million package of

Yesterday, important self-defense legislation, House Bill 1212, was brought to the Senate Floor following a successful “Smoke Out” motion by Senator Wiik.  The pro-gun measure is supported by Governor Kristi Noem and is expected to be considered as early as Monday.  Please contact your State Senator and ask them to SUPPORT House Bill 1212. House Bill 1212 clarifies

The Hawaii State Senate is holding votes next week on bills to ban more firearms and magazines in Hawaii. Please contact your state senator and ask them to OPPOSE SB 301 and SB 307. Senate Bill 301, sponsored by Karl Rhoads (D-13), bans all magazines capable of holding more than ten rounds. The legislation fails to protect magazines that

Last night, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed anti-gun Senate Bill 78.  This measure does nothing to prevent crime and instead targets law-abiding gun owners, possibly already suffering from the acts of criminals.  Please contact your State Senator and ask them to OPPOSE Senate Bill 78. Senate Bill 78 victimizes gun owners who suffer loss or theft of their property

Yesterday, the NRA and several other parties filed their opening brief in an appeal challenging Los Angeles County’s COVID-19 restriction on gun stores and shooting ranges. This case challenges the Los Angeles County “Safer at Home Order for Control of COVID-19” that prevented gun stores and shooting ranges from operating for a period of 11

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 recognize all out-of-state concealed carry

Three anti-gun bills are eligible for floor action in their respective chambers. Contact your legislators today and urge their opposition! Please contact your state representative and ask them to OPPOSE HB 1366. Please contact your state senator and ask them to OPPOSE SB 301 and SB 307. House Bill 1366, sponsored by Patrick Branco (D-50),

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Legislature is wrapping up its business for the year Friday. Lawmakers have already tackled a number of issues this year during a session that was conducted partially remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic. CONCEALED CARRY Gun owners no longer need a permit to carry a concealed gun in

The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee passed House Bill 477 by a voice vote to create a new lifetime carry permit option for state residents. Unfortunately, Rep. Harry Shiver (R-64) made an amendment to increase the cost from $200 to $500. This is an attempt by the sheriffs to either kill the bill,