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Two States Now Allow Guns in Courthouses

Only applies to state employees.

Arkansas and Oklahoma have passed new legislation that allows some people to bring guns into courthouses in the states. The new ruling applies to state employees only, and only those who have concealed carry permits and work at county courthouses. Employees of county government offices can…
Posted 7 years ago
By Reed Gilchrist
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Why Is Everyone Boycotting Springfield Armory?

Confusion about their recent decision.

Update: We wrote this post on May 3 and after we got this ready to post on May 4 (this morning), we got an email at 7pm May 3 from Springfield Armory. Interesting to see how their messaging has totally changed from a week ago.…
Posted 7 years ago
By Reed Gilchrist
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House Approves Bill to Prevent Taking Gun Rights Away From Veterans

It's hard to believe a law was needed to prevent this in the first place.

The Veteran's Second Amendment Protection Act, or House Bill 1181, was introduced February 16, 2017. Here's the language of this bill: "This bill prohibits, in any case arising out of the administration of laws and benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs, any person who…
Posted 7 years ago
By Reed Gilchrist
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The End of Gun Free Zones on Military Bases

The End of Gun-Free Zones on Military Bases

New Department of Defense document sets the ground rules.

In late November, the Department of Defense released detailed guidelines to allow U.S. military personnel to carry their personal concealed firearms on military bases. This 26-page document does the following: • Establishes policy and standards and assigns responsibilities for arming, carrying of firearms, and the use of force…
Posted 7 years ago
By Reed Gilchrist
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Federal Judge Overturns Gun Laws

Federal Judge Overturns Ban on Openly Carrying Guns in Public

Marianas Island ruling also rejects "assault weapon" ban, caliber restrictions, a heavy handgun tax, and registration requirements.

A federal judge in the Northern Mariana Islands overturned a ban on carrying handguns in public, a ban on so-called assault weapons, caliber restrictions for long guns, a $1,000 tax on handguns, and a requirement that all guns be registered with the government. "The individual right to…
Posted 7 years ago
By Reed Gilchrist
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Mass. Attorney General Questions Remington and Glock Safety Features

Healey scrutinizes major gun manufacturers in probe

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has safety concerns over guns manufactured by Remington Arms and Glock. She wants to further investigate firearms she deems “prone to accidental discharge." She wonders if the gun makers knew about the defects but failed to correct them, Boston Globe…
Posted 8 years ago
By Michael Thomas
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