WV Machine Gun Bill Clears Committee – Then Faces Pushback
West Virginia’s SB 1071 would allow state-facilitated machine gun sales, but opposition and Senate delays now threaten the bill’s survival.
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GOA-Backed Measure Would Stop Illegal Law Enforcement Officers From Carrying Firearms
Lawmakers introduce legislation targeting a federal loophole that allows non-citizens working in law enforcement to carry firearms. The post GOA-Backed Measure Would Stop Illegal Law Enforcement Officers From Carrying Firearms appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
Georgia Lawmakers Introduce Measure That Would Strengthen Stand Your Ground Statute
HB 1226 would amend Georgia’s Stand Your Ground law by creating a presumption of justified self-defense for lawful gun owners. The post Georgia Lawmakers Introduce Measure That Would Strengthen Stand Your Ground Statute appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
New Mexico's Semi-Auto Ban Is Dead For Now
For a little while there, it looked as if New Mexico’s gun owners were going to have difficulty dealing with their state government in the very near future, as lawmakers had passed a bill banning sales of a wide range of semi-autos. Now, it appears that the bill will not advance in this leg...
Florida HB 133: Senate Blocks Bill to Restore Rifle Purchases for Young Adults
Florida Carry urges action as the Senate Rules Committee blocks HB 133, restoring rifle and shotgun purchases for 18 to 20-year-olds.
Contact Chairman Willis Now: SB1071 Could Restore Access to Modern Machine Guns, If It Gets a Hearing
SB1071 would create a state-run Office of Public Defense within the West Virginia State Police to procure and sell modern, select-fire machine guns directly to qualified, law-abiding citizens.
Lydia Kaiser, Tim Walz, and the “Right” to Live Free From Gun Violence
Minnesota is home to me. I spent the first 29 years of my life there, and most of my family still lives there today. When something happens in Minnesota, it…
Colorado Bill Criminalizing Computer Code Sparks Constitutional Battle Over Gun Rights and Free Speech
Colorado bill criminalizing possession of 3D printing code draws fierce opposition over First and Second Amendment concerns.
GOA Backs West Virginia Bill to Allow State-Facilitated Machine Gun Transfers for Civilians
The bill would establish state-run entities to purchase and transfer fully automatic machine guns to qualified, law-abiding private citizens.
Minnesota Advances Semi-auto Firearm Ban Allowing Warrantless Home Inspections of Gun Owners
Minnesota bill banning semiautomatic firearms faces fierce opposition over warrantless inspections and criminalization of common weapons.