Carry permit figures surge in 2016

The number of persons in the U.S. with concealed-carry permits continues to surge and has reached an all-time high of 15 million. More than 6 percent of adults in the U.S. have a permit to carry a concealed weapon; in 10 states, more than 10 percent of adults hold concealed-carry permits.

National Reciprocity Bill will apply to non-resident gun carry permits

• Would allow residents of states with strict gun laws to circumvent certain carry restrictions

Jeff Sessions in confirmation hearings: Right to bear arms ‘historic,’ Constitutionally protected

C-SPAN reported that Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) said, “In Louisiana, Senator, we believe that love is the answer. But we also believe that we have the right under the Constitution to own a gun, just in case. Could you share with me your thoughts on the Second Amendment?”

GOP rep introduces national concealed carry reciprocity on day one of new congress

On January 3 — the first day of the 115th Congress — Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC-8) introduced national concealed carry reciprocity legislation.

Czech Gov’t: Placing weapons in the hands of citizens is best defense against terror

Berlin (CNSNews.com) — The Czech Republic has resisted calls by the European Union’s executive Commission to tighten gun controls in response to terror attacks, forcing the E.C. to alter its proposals, allowing for the private ownership of semi-automatic weapons.

20 times bad guys were stopped by armed citizens in 2016

What follows is a list containing examples of everyday Americans doing exactly what the left decries as a fabrication of the mind — namely, using firearms to defend their own lives and the lives of others.

The original ‘assault rifle’

1774: Banned from import

Record: Ohio issues nearly 26,000 concealed permits in 3rd quarter

Ohio issued 25,474 concealed carry permits during the 3rd quarter of 2016, a “59 percent” increase over the number of permits issued during the same period in 2015.

Austrian gun sales quadruple as migrant crime rises

Gun sales in Austria have “quadrupled” as citizens of that nation seek to secure means of self-defense in response to the “immigrant crisis” that has enveloped Europe.

Gun-friendly Liberty University to open on-campus shooting range

Liberty University is planning to open a state-of-the-art shooting range on campus next fall as part of the conservative Evangelical Christian School’s commitment to promoting gun ownership and firearm sports.

Who’s crazy?

“25 States allow anyone to buy a gun, strap it on, and walk down the street with no permit of any kind; some say it’s crazy. However, four out of five U.S. murders are committed in the other half of the country; so who’s crazy?”

Andrew Ford

Five actions President Trump can take to save 2nd Amendment

He spoke often — and highly — of concealed carry, guns for self-defense, the importance of the Second Amendment, and the importance of an armed citizenry. And he stressed that we must maintain the Second Amendment “it its strongest form.” During the October 9 presidential debate, Trump went so far as to say he was running to save the Second Amendment from “people like Hillary Clinton.”

Ohio lawmakers respond to OSU attack: Open up college campuses to concealed carry

In the wake of the November 28 Ohio State University attack, lawmakers in the state have passed a bill that allows colleges and universities to allow concealed carry permit holders to carry guns on their campuses for self-defense.

National Concealed Carry Reciprocity bill drawn up for next Congress

The new Congress is still weeks away from being sworn in, but one Republican congressman has already written a national concealed carry reciprocity bill to submit to it.

Texas moves a step closer to making the right to bear arms more affordable with free license to carry fee

Wednesday afternoon, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced the pre-filing of a Texas Senate Bill that, if passed, would eliminate fees associated with obtaining a license to carry (LTC) permit in the Lone Star State.

Howard Stern backs Trump’s plan for interstate right-to-carry reciprocity law

Radio talk show host and entertainment icon Howard Stern used the considerable reach of his SiriusXM platform on Tuesday to voice his support for a national interstate concealed carry reciprocity law.

National reciprocity a possibility under President Trump

With president-elect Donald Trump headed toward a January 20, 2017, inauguration, one thing is certain — national reciprocity for concealed carry will have a friend in the White House.

Donald Trump has saved the Second Amendment

Regardless of which side of the line you stood on Tuesday, there is no doubt that Donald Trump just saved the Second Amendment by becoming our nation’s next president.

Concealed carry or open carry: Which is better?

• What is better concealed carry or open carry? Captain Jim Pope makes his case on why concealed weapons are better.

Missouri legislature overrides veto, becomes latest constitutional carry state

“Missouri lawmakers have overridden a veto of a wide-ranging guns bill that will let more people carry concealed weapons and give them greater legal rights to defend themselves. The Republican-led Legislature enacted the law Wednesday by a 24-6 Senate vote and a 112-41 vote in the House. Both exceeded the two-thirds majority needed to override the veto of Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon.”