The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
On Wednesday, Gov. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) declared Nebraska a “2nd Amendment Sanctuary State.”
The state-level action comes after passage of “Second Amendment Sanctuary” status in a number of Nebraska counties, WOWT noted.
Continue reading “Governor Pete Ricketts declares Nebraska a ‘2nd Amendment Sanctuary State’”While I am not an attorney and cannot give formal legal advice, a 1943 U.S. Supreme Court decision, Murdock v. Pennsylvania, may give Second Amendment–supporters an overwhelming legal weapon with which to destroy every single firearm ownership (although not necessarily concealed carry) licensing scheme in the country. This includes those that require licenses to own or purchase firearms.
Continue reading “US Supreme Court: Gun licensing fees are unconstitutional”There were so many lies in Vice President Kamala Harris’ and President Joe Biden’s presentations on guns Thursday that it is hard to know where to start. One thing is certain, though: The media fact-checkers won’t question their claims. Here are just a few of the false ones:
Continue reading “Putting Biden’s gun control claims to the truth test”While California Democrats are looking to jack up the taxes on guns and ammunition in their latest attempt to punish those exercising their Second Amendment rights, the Republicans in charge of the West Virginia legislature are moving in the opposite direction. On Thursday, Gov. Jim Justice signed H.R. 2499 into law, which will remove the state’s sales tax on firearms and ammunition starting on July 1st.
Continue reading “New West Virginia law removes sales tax on guns, ammo”President Biden’s press conference on guns was filled with inaccuracies and false claims. Ironically, during the campaign last year, Biden disparaged the use of executive orders, “if you can’t get the votes … you can’t [legislate] by executive order unless you’re a dictator. We’re a democracy.” Even more importantly, the changes are arbitrary and won’t make Americans safer.
Continue reading “Biden’s many false claims on gun violence”The Arkansas state Senate voted this week to block federal law enforcement officials enforcing certain gun laws and regulations, sending a bill to the state House in the midst of congressional gun-control proposals.
Continue reading “Arkansas state senate passes bill banning enforcement of federal gun control laws”You will now be able to carry a concealed handgun from West Virginia to Idaho or from Arizona to Montana without a permit.
Continue reading “There are 20 constitutional carry states”JEFFERSON CITY — This year could see gun owners in Missouri legally assembling into a state-sanctioned militia.
Continue reading “Missouri lawmakers propose minutemen militia force, advance nullification of federal gun laws”