The battle for ‘shall issue’ is on

Federal Appeals Court will re-consider victory in California right to carry case, Peruta v. San Diego

Immigration out of control

• The government can’t even deport the alien criminals

Two more states introduce constitutional carry measures

Lawmakers in Nevada and Missouri are joining the push to bring lawful concealed handgun carry without a permit to their states.

The conversation that made veteran cop change his views on concealed carry: ‘They schooled me’

Speaking before the Maryland Senate last week, a retired Maryland State Police officer and former commander of the Maryland State Police Licensing Division admitted that he once thought the prospect of many residents having concealed carry permits was “scary.” However, as he educated himself about gun owners, his opinion on concealed carry changed.

Montana lawmaker: Requiring concealed permit gives advantage to criminals

On March 12, the Montana Senate gave final approval to HB 298, a bill rescinding the requirement for a concealed carry permit in their state.

Concealed carry weapons permits on the rise

• Authorities: Prison realignment, Prop. 47 leading to increase in CCW applications

West Virginia Senate: The 2nd Amendment is a concealed carry permit

On February 27 the West Virginia senate passed a bill to eliminate the need for obtaining a permit to to carry a concealed handgun, citing the 2nd Amendment as reason enough to exercise an “inherent right.”

Ten quotes that show how radical the Founding Fathers were about gun ownership

1. George Washington

Homeland Security Secretary confirms need for regular concealed carry

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Researcher reaffirms: At least 760,000 defensive gun uses a year

On February 17 Florida State University criminology professor Gary Kleck responded to recent criticism of his past studies on defensive gun uses (DGUs) by showing why the criticism is wrong and why a minimum of 760,000 DGUs each year is still a viable claim.

Senate bill would grant universal concealed-carry reciprocity in all 50 states

A bipartisan measure currently in the U.S. Senate would do away with the patchwork of state reciprocity laws and establish a uniform right to carry concealed firearms across all 50 states.

Michael Bloomberg on gun control

Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has successfully blocked video from a controversial talk he gave at the Aspen Institute last week from being posted online.

Rubio introduces legislation to protect 2nd Amendment rights from burdensome regulations

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) today introduced the Firearms Manufacturers and Dealers Protection Act of 2015, legislation to protect the 2nd Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens, and firearms and ammunition manufacturers by terminating Operation Choke Point.

Federal court throws out interstate handgun transfer ban

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California Firearm Safety Certificate study guide (January 2015)

Pursuant to California Penal Code section 26840, any person who acquires a firearm must have a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC), unless they are statutorily exempt from the FSC requirement (see below). To obtain an FSC, a person must pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) written test on firearm safety. The test is administered by DOJ Certified Instructors, who are often located at firearms dealerships. This certificate supersedes previous certificates that were required by the state.

2nd Amendment protects more than just guns

The Connecticut Supreme Court has reversed the conviction of a man who was found to have war memorabilia in his car, including a dirk knife and a police baton, while he was moving from one residence to another.

Gun control has turned Australia into a nation of defenseless victims, says senator

Australia has been turned into a “nation of victims” by gun control laws, Liberal Democratic senator David Leyonhjelm believes.

In a first, more Americans support gun rights than gun control, poll finds

By a margin of 52 percent to 46 percent, Americans say protecting the rights of gun owners is more important than gun control, according to a survey by the Pew Research Center released Wednesday. It is the first time Pew found more support for gun ownership than gun control in more than two decades of surveys on the issue.

Gun sales expected to climb

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Televisions, tablets and smart phones weren’t the only items people looked for on Black Friday.