Recent gun control battle began with 1970s cultural wars, NRA president says
The recent defeat of gun control legislation in the U.S. Senate is just the latest round in cultural wars that attempted to reinterpret the Constitution, especially the 2nd Amendment, according to the president of the National Rifle Association.It won’t be the last, David Keene told a packed room of NRA supporters at the Iowa Capitol Thursday.”We’ve managed to stave off the current threat in Congress,” Keene said at a Polk County Republican Party sack lunch fundraiser. “But the war has not ended. The enemy has gone behind a hill to regroup.”
Michigan: Senate bill could allow wolf hunt, add right to hunt in constitution
The Republican led state Senate approved legislation Thursday that could block a group’s effort to ban wolf hunting in Michigan and make hunting and fishing rights a part of the state constitution.
Delaware: Markell Gun Control Legislation Passes Senate, Sent to House
Senate Bill 16, sponsored by state Senator Margaret Rose Henry (D-2), passed in the state Senate by a 11 to 10 vote yesterday. This bill would require a gun owner to notify law enforcement if a firearm was lost or stolen, and carries severe penalties and fines for violations. This bill will be sent to the House for its consideration, so contact your state Representative NOW and urge him or her to oppose Senate Bill 16.
Missouri: House bill prevents businesses from restricting guns
Missouri business owners could not restrict people from having firearms in motor vehicles on their property under a bill passed by the state House.
Alabama: House panel approves Right-to-Carry bill
A House Committee approved a compromise version of a bill that allows gun owners to carry a pistol in their vehicle. The bill has already passed the Senate, but it will have to go back to the Senate because of changes made as part of the compromise.
Indiana: NRA-Backed Pro-Hunting Reform Bill Goes to Governor for His Expected Signature
This week, the Indiana Senate and House of Representatives concurred on the conference committee report for House Bill 1563, and this pro-hunting reform bill now heads to Governor Mike Pence (R) for his expected signature.
NRA prepares to rally troops again at annual convention in Houston
Fresh off a huge victory over President Barack Obama on gun control, the message from the National Rifle Association is clear: The fight has just begun.
Nevada: Senate Bill 221 and Senate Bill 227 Referred to the Senate Finance Committee
Your action is needed to stop these attacks on our Second Amendment Rights! Please contact members of the Senate Finance Committee TODAY and urge them to oppose Senate Bill 221 and Senate Bill 277.
South Carolina: Critical Self-Defense Bill Detrimentally Weakened in Senate
On Tuesday, the South Carolina Senate finally passed Senate Bill 308, the Restaurant Carry bill introduced by state Senator Sean Bennett (R-38), by a 33-5 vote. Unfortunately, in order to break the stranglehold some anti-gun Senators had on the bill, it was necessary that it be amended to pass in the Senate.
Texas: Senators approve guns in cars on campus
Texas senators on Tuesday advanced modest changes to state gun laws, trading incremental progress across the political aisle as they approved new penalties for those who seek to buy guns for criminals and voted in favor of allowing college students to keep guns in their cars on campus.