Concealed Carry Laws

Stop Missouri General Assembly from Ending Session Without Passing Right-to-Carry Reforms

by AmmoLand May 17, 2012 AmmoLand

NRA – ILACharlotte, NC –(Ammoland.com)- Please call your state Representative today and urge him or her to vote to concur with the Senate version of the NRA-supported Senate Bill 489 and Senate Bill 760.Time is running out and these bills need your help to reach the Governor’s desk by THIS Friday.Senate Bill 489, authored by state Senator Brian [...]

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Florida Governor Scott Signs Three Pro-Gun Bills into Law

by AmmoLand May 9, 2012 AmmoLand

NRA – ILACharlotte, NC –(Ammoland.com)- This year, three pro-gun/pro-sportsmen bills passed in the Florida legislature and were enacted into law by Governor Rick Scott.House Bill 313 would limit the liability of landowners who contract with the state to allow their private land to be used by the public for hunting, fishing and other recreational purposes.  HB 313 unanimously [...]

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Free Concealed Carry License Course Courtesy Of Wisconsin Carry

by AmmoLand May 3, 2012 AmmoLand

Wisconsin CarryWisconsin –(Ammoland.com)- Wisconsin Carry, Inc. has another free concealed carry license training course planned for the Two Rivers area.If you attend this class you will leave with the ‘proof of training‘ document that you need to apply for/receive your concealed carry license from the Wisconsin Dept. of Justice.This class is free and open to [...]

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CCRKBA Rips Tampa Mayor & Lauds FL Governor Over Concealed Weapon Flap

by AmmoLand May 3, 2012 AmmoLand

CCRKBA.orgBELLEVUE, WA – -(Ammoland.com)- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms today lauded Florida Gov. Rick Scott for defending the rights of law-abiding gun owners by turning down a request from Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn to ban the carrying of firearms during the August Republican National Convention.In a letter to Gov. [...]

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Update on Right-to-Carry Reciprocity in New Mexico

by AmmoLand May 2, 2012 AmmoLand

NRA – ILACharlotte, NC –(Ammoland.com)-  Statement from the New Mexico Department of Public Safety:In response to several inquiries, it is important to clarify information relating to the Department of Public Safety’s audit of other states’ concealed carry statutes.First, it is important to note that the Department of Public Safety has not made final decisions to [...]

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Update on Right-to-Carry Reciprocity in New Mexico

by AmmoLand May 2, 2012 AmmoLand

NRA – ILACharlotte, NC –(Ammoland.com)-  Statement from the New Mexico Department of Public Safety:In response to several inquiries, it is important to clarify information relating to the Department of Public Safety’s audit of other states’ concealed carry statutes.First, it is important to note that the Department of Public Safety has not made final decisions to [...]

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Maryland Shall Issue General Update for April 2012

by AmmoLand April 19, 2012 AmmoLand

Maryland Shall IssueMaryland -–(Ammoland.com)- Carry Permit Update The Maryland State Police appear to be returning applications and checks to those who applied after the Federal Judge temporarily stayed his ruling on April 2nd 2012. The state police provide two options: give up your application; or provide a ‘Good and Substantial’ cause and re-apply.Maryland Shall Issue [...]

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Arizona Concealed Carry Bill Passes Senate & Goes to Governor

by AmmoLand April 17, 2012 AmmoLand

NRA – ILACharlotte, NC –(Ammoland.com)-Last Thursday, the Arizona Senate voted 19 to 11 in favor of House Bill 2729, allowing concealed weapons in public buildings that lack adequate security measures.The state House passed HB 2729 by a 37 to 21 vote on March 6. The bill is now with Governor Brewer for her consideration.HB 2729, [...]

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Mark Levin’s Response to Bloomberg’s Attack on Self Defense Laws

by VSSA April 12, 2012 Virginia Shooting Sports Assoc.

On the eve of the start of the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg held a press conference to attack the nation’s self defense laws, and to chastise the NRA for working to protect and expand those laws.  Bloomberg said “stand your ground” laws don’t belong in a civilized society and [...]

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Congratulations! On Stopping Hijacking of Maryland Shall Issue Bill by Antis

by AmmoLand April 10, 2012 AmmoLand

Maryland Shall IssueMaryland -–(Ammoland.com)- Congratulations! The Maryland General Assembly adjourned for the year tonight at 11:59pm and left HB 579 on the floor.This is thanks to you. You took the time to stand up for your civil rights. You were heard in Annapolis.HB 579 was intended to be passed quickly; Marylanders stood up and said [...]

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Last Change to Prevent Hijacking of Maryland Shall-Issue? Bill

by AmmoLand April 9, 2012 AmmoLand

Maryland Shall IssueMaryland -–(Ammoland.com)- A final vote on one of the worst anti-rights bills we have faced in years has been delayed until later today – after having been delayed since Saturday.This hi-jacked bill could create a per-gun “training fee” and dismantle Shall-Issue in our state for all but the rich. It has the blessing [...]

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Oregon Governor Will Decide the Fate of CHL Confidentiality Bill

by AmmoLand April 9, 2012 AmmoLand

NRA – ILACharlotte, NC –(Ammoland.com)-  As previously reported, House Bill 4045, a Concealed Handgun License (CHL) confidentially bill, passed in both chambers of the Oregon Legislature and currently awaits Governor Kitzhaber’s approval.The last day for the Governor to sign this legislation into law is Monday, April 16.Sponsored by state Representative Kim Thatcher (R-25), HB 4045 [...]

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Superior Court Orders Newton NH Police Chief to Issue Gun License & Pay Attorney Fee Costs

by AmmoLand April 6, 2012 AmmoLand

Pro-Gun New HampshireConcord, NH –(Ammoland.com)-  In a court case that should give notice to every police chief in New Hampshire to obey the law on issuing concealed carry licenses, Rockingham County Superior Court Judge Kenneth R. McHugh ordered Newton Police Chief Lawrence Streeter to issue Robert J. Ferrara’s concealed carry license (License to Carry) and [...]

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Judge Legg Ends Enforcement of Marylands Good & Substantial Requirement for Concealed Carry

by AmmoLand April 3, 2012 AmmoLand

Maryland Shall IssueMaryland -–(Ammoland.com)- The District Court in Baltimore clarified its previous order with regards to Woollard to be absolutely clear what he meant on 5 March: he permanently enjoined the state from enforcing the requirement for “Good and Substantial Cause” for a carry permit.He then ordered them to process the Plaintiff’s permit application.All that [...]

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Dems Hope to Use Trayvon Martin’s Death For Federal Ban On Concealed Carry Permits

by AmmoLand April 3, 2012 AmmoLand

AmmoLand Gun NewsWashington DC – -(Ammoland.com)- As the flames of discontent surrounding the shooting death of Trayvon Martin continue to be fanned by leftwing ideologues and shakedown artists like Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, there is a serious push afoot to the use whatever momentum they garner to push a federal ban on concealed carry weapons [...]

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Wisconsin Legislation Introduced to Expand Concealed Carry, Trump Private Property Rights

by AmmoLand March 16, 2012 AmmoLand

No Firearms PermittedWisconsin Legislation Introduced to Expand Concealed Carry, Trump Private Property RightsWisconsin CarryWisconsin -(Ammoland.com)- Under current law, off-duty and former police officers must follow the same rules as concealed carry license holders with respect to where they can carry concealed weapons, and abide restrictions on private property that is posted “no firearms”.2 companion bills [...]

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“National Right to Carry Reciprocity Act of 2012” introduced in U.S. Senate

by AmmoLand March 14, 2012 AmmoLand

National Rifle AssociationFAIRFAX, Va. –(Ammoland.com)- March 13, U.S. Senators Mark Begich (D-Alaska) and Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) introduced S. 2188, the “National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2012.”The bill is the Senate companion to H. R. 822, which was approved by the U. S. House last November by a vote of 272-154.S. 2188, like H.R. 822, [...]

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Linda Walker from Buckeye Firearms Association Speaks on Concealed Carry in Ohio

by AmmoLand March 7, 2012 AmmoLand

NRA NewsFairfax, VA –(Ammoland.com)- NRA-News is a valued partner that continues to cover breaking gun rights news with a new and improved short video format in the “NRA News Minute” videos.To view the current firearms or gun rights news video, please click above:Cam Edwards talks to NRA Board Member Linda Walker from the Buckeye Firearms [...]

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2nd Amendment Victory in Maryland – Woollard v. Sheridan

by AmmoLand March 5, 2012 AmmoLand

Associated Gun Clubs of BaltimoreMaryland –(Ammoland.com)- We are pleased to announce that the United States Court for the District of Maryland has just ruled on case of Woollard v. Sheridan.It appears that we have won a significant victory.Briefly stated, the Court Concluded:IV. CONCLUSIONThe Court finds that Maryland’s requirement of a “good and substantial reason” for [...]

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Victory in Woollard, MD Case Against Justifiable Need Requirement for Concealed Carry

by AmmoLand March 5, 2012 AmmoLand

Maryland Shall IssueMaryland -–(Ammoland.com)- Victory For The Constitution in MarylandWe just received word that the United States District Court for the District of Maryland has granted a motion for summary judgement for plaintiff Ray Woollard in the Woollard v. Sheridan case that challenged the good and substantial requirement for issuance of a permit to carry [...]

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Since When is Self Defense, Not Justifiable?

by AmmoLand February 16, 2012 AmmoLand

According to the State of New Jersey, one must show a “justifiable need” to be granted a concealed carry permit to carry a handgun. Since when is the defense of my life and the lives of my family not “justifiable need”…

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Victory for Concealed Carry in Forsyth County, NC

by AmmoLand February 16, 2012 AmmoLand

County commissioners vote 4-2 allowing permittees to bear arms…

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Philadelphia Man Files Civil Rights Suit Against Police Over Open Carry

by DRoberts February 14, 2012 AmmoLand

It was during a walk that Fiorino was attacked and held at gun point. Not by one of the all to numerous criminal thugs that roam the streets of Philadelphia preying on its residents, but by thugs with badges…

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North Carolina’s Guns in Parks Saga Continues

by AmmoLand February 13, 2012 AmmoLand

The scheduled vote will either promote the Second Amendment or trample upon it. This is your opportunity to be heard…

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GRNC Targets Parks Firearms Carry Offenders

by AmmoLand February 10, 2012 AmmoLand

We created Rights Watch to be our legal action arm, filing or defending against lawsuits to expand your Second Amendment freedoms…

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Hightower v. Boston Licensing To Carry Lawsuit Appeal Filed

by AmmoLand February 7, 2012 AmmoLand

Commonwealth Second AmendmentJamaica Plain, MA –(Ammoland.com)-  Today an appeal was filed in Hightower v. Boston in the First Circuit Court of Appeals.The appeal seeks to overturn the lower court decision dismissing Stacey Hightower’s lawsuit against the City of Boston challenging the constitutionality of discretionary licensing in Massachusetts.Stacey Hightower is an Air Force veteran and former [...]

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Orange County NC Plans Park Concealed Carry Gun Ban

by AmmoLand February 7, 2012 AmmoLand

The Commissioners want you defenseless in parks.Grass Roots North Carolina for Firearms EducationNorth Carolina –(Ammoland.com)-They have already drafted an ordinance that clearly violates state law.Their ordinance employs the now typical dishonest strategy embraced by several other anti-gun municipalities.This strategy involves tortuously redefining broad park areas to fit within narrow exclusions tacked onto the new “Castle [...]

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Diplomatic Carry – New Ideas are Scary for Some

by AmmoLand January 31, 2012 AmmoLand

discretionary carrymay issue carryShall issue carryRight to CarryDiscreet CarryFreedom to CarryConstitutional CarryDiplomatic CarryThe Second Second AmendmentDiplomatic Carry – New Ideas are Scary for SomeGunlaws.comPHOENIX, AZ –(Ammoland.com)- Officials travel armed. When a contingent of our officials visits any other country, they bring armed personnel in classic right-to-bear-arms manner.Life is dangerous and the ability to protect yourself [...]

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Half-Cocked: Yet Another Crime Prevented By Common Sense Gun Laws…

by MyGunCulture January 27, 2012 AmmoLand

Yet Another Crime Prevented By Common Sense Gun Laws – Half-Cocked Cartoons by My Gun CultureAbout: Tom McHale describes himself as a conservative gun-totin’ bible-clingin’ literary assault dude who enjoys finding humor in just about anything. His web blog My Gun Culture is an irreverent, twisted look at gun news bordering on the ridiculous. It [...]

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Stop North Carolina’s Rash Of Restaurant Homicides

by AmmoLand January 23, 2012 AmmoLand

After 2 restaurant murders of disarmed victims in a single weekend, a permit-holder shoots perp.Grass Roots North Carolina for Firearms EducationNorth Carolina –(Ammoland.com)- Could Senate Republicans have prevented the murder of Danielle Watson?Danielle was a manager at the Flying Biscuit Café. Last weekend, while closing the restaurant, she was murdered by an ex-con recently released [...]

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NRA Will Appeal Texas Concealed Handgun Case

by AmmoLand January 21, 2012 AmmoLand

National Rifle AssociationFAIRFAX, Va. –(Ammoland.com)- NRA will appeal yesterday’s decision by a federal court in Texas, which held that the Second Amendment doesn’t protect any right to keep or bear arms outside the home.The decision, handed down by U.S. District Judge Sam Cummings of the Northern District of Texas, came in the case of Jennings [...]

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NRA Will Appeal Texas Concealed Handgun Case

by AmmoLand January 21, 2012 AmmoLand

National Rifle AssociationFAIRFAX, Va. –(Ammoland.com)- NRA will appeal yesterday’s decision by a federal court in Texas, which held that the Second Amendment doesn’t protect any right to keep or bear arms outside the home.The decision, handed down by U.S. District Judge Sam Cummings of the Northern District of Texas, came in the case of Jennings [...]

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Too Many Still Entrapped in FL Unconcealed Gun Carry Ban’s Wide Net

by AmmoLand January 20, 2012 AmmoLand

Florida Gun Owners Still Face Arrest and Prosecution for Innocent Exposure of Handguns.Florida CarryFlorida – -(Ammoland.com)- When Hueris Mora came to us, we did what we always do when contacted by someone who is facing gun carry charges.We set about researching the charges and circumstances of the incident.Florida Carry only gets involved in these cases [...]

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Martin Luther King, Guns and Constitutional Carry

by AmmoLand January 15, 2012 AmmoLand

Gun Rights Policies with John SnyderArlington, VA -Martin Luther King, Jr. kept guns at home for personal protection.He applied for but was denied a permit to carry a concealed firearm. He was concerned for his personal safety, as are a lot of Americans.With constitutional carry, a law-abiding American citizen could carry a concealed firearm without [...]

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Open Letter to NFOA & Nebraskans Seeking Support for Prosecutorial Carry

by AmmoLand January 14, 2012 AmmoLand

Request for Support of Legislation – LB802Open Letter to NFOA & Nebraskans Seeking Support for Prosecutorial CarryNebraska Firearms Owners AssociationOmaha, NE –(Ammoland.com)- President Allen and Members of the NFOA Board:My name is Matthew Mellor, and I am a Deputy County Attorney for Seward County, Nebraska. I am writing to you to request that the NFOA [...]

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