The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted 4 2 on Monday for an ordinance that allows people with permits to carry concealed handguns in county parks.
Virginia: Senate again votes to undo handgun rationing
February 13, 2012 by
The state Senate today narrowly approved a House bill to repeal Virginia’s one handgun per month purchasing limit, another sign the long standing policy is all but dead.
At CPAC, Cornyn spells out Holder’s ‘Litany of Shame’
February 13, 2012 by
On Saturday, February 11, 2012, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered the following remarks at the 2012 Conservative Political Action Conference:
Iowa, Wisconsin agree to recognize Georgia Right-to-Carry permits
February 13, 2012 by
Georgia’s attorney general says two new states have agreed to honor Georgia firearms permits in a reciprocal recognition program.
Arizona: House Committee Passes Personal Protection While Hunting Legislation
February 13, 2012 by
Today, House Bill 2457 passed in the state House Energy and Natural Resources Committee by an 8 to 0 vote with a “do pass” recommendation. This important bill now goes to the House floor for a vote.
Arizona: House Committee Passes Personal Protection While Hunting Legislation
February 13, 2012 by
Today, House Bill 2457 passed in the state House Energy and Natural Resources Committee by an 8 to 0 vote with a “do pass” recommendation. This important bill now goes to the House floor for a vote.
Washington: Lead Shot Ban on Pheasant Release Sites
February 13, 2012 by
Last September, we informed you about the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission’s (WDFW) overly broad ban on the use of traditional ammunition (lead ammunition) for all upland game hunting on all of the state’s pheasant release sites. We also asked you to take part in the 2012-2014 hunting season-setting process by submitting public comment to the WDFW and Commission to request that they repeal this unfounded lead ammunition ban.
West Virginia Senate Committees to Consider Two NRA-Backed Bills
February 13, 2012 by
This Wednesday, February 15, West Virginia Senate committees are expected to consider two NRA-backed bills. The state Senate Natural Resources Committee is scheduled to hear a pro-hunting bill, Senate Bill 144. On the same day, the state Senate Judiciary Committee will consider Senate Bill 353.
West Virginia Senate Committees to Consider Two NRA-Backed Bills
February 13, 2012 by
This Wednesday, February 15, West Virginia Senate committees are expected to consider two NRA-backed bills. The state Senate Natural Resources Committee is scheduled to hear a pro-hunting bill, Senate Bill 144. On the same day, the state Senate Judiciary Committee will consider Senate Bill 353.
Virginia: House Version of One-Gun-a-Month Repeal Passed in the Senate!
February 13, 2012 by
Last Monday, the Virginia Senate passed Senate Bill 323, legislation to repeal the prohibition of purchasing more than one handgun per month, by a 21 to 19 vote. Today, the state Senate passed House Bill 940, the House companion to SB 323, by the same 21 to 19 margin. HB 940 will now be sent to Governor Bob McDonnell for his signature to which he has already publicly committed to do.