Illinois: Anti-Gun Coalition Proposes Outrageous Legislation that Would Only Close Gun Stores – Yesterday, state Representative Kathleen Willis proposed an amendment to Rep. Michael Madigan’s shell bill, House Bill 1016. Vermont: Legislature Adjourns and Gun Owners Emerge as Victors – Last Friday, the Vermont General Assembly wrapped up its work for the 2016 Legislative Session, and Vermont gun owners can once again be proud of the results.
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| Anyone who may legally own a gun under state and federal law would be able to carry a concealed weapon under a bill the House approved 217-132 on Wednesday. |
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| A conference committee of state senators and representatives debated Tuesday the final stages of a Senate bill that had several provisions regarding concealed gun permits. |
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| South Carolinians going through bankruptcy could keep $5,000 worth of their guns from creditors under a bill advanced Wednesday to the Senate Judiciary Committee. |
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| A five-year concealed carry permit costs $125 and a lifetime permit costs $500, with veterans currently charged half the fee’s price tag. Edwards signed a bill to do away with the fees for veterans. |
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| The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action has launched an informational website to stop the “Californication” of Nevadans’ gun rights. |
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| University of Texas System regents are expected Thursday to approve rules allowing concealed handguns in campus classrooms and buildings.The rules are mandated by a state law that takes effect Aug. 1. |
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| Anti-gun political posturing threatens the passage of H. 3799, so it is imperative that you contact your state Senator IMMEDIATELY and urge him or her to support NRA’s efforts to amend and pass this critical pro-gun reform. The Senate voted today to carry over the bill, yet again. This means that the looming end of the session, currently scheduled for June 2, threatens to put an end to the prospect of bringing South Carolina in line with the majority of the country by establishing a true recognition standard for Right-to-Carry permits. |
