A Texas state representative requested an opinion from the state’s attorney general as to whether an election judge may carry a concealed handgun at the polling place during the voting process. State law prohibits the carrying of a handgun, or other weapons, on the premises of a polling location while voting is in process. Another state law provides conflicting information.
President Donald Trump took on the National Rifle Association (NRA) — and politicians who support it — in a free-wheeling, bipartisan, televised discussion on gun laws with members of Congress at the White House Wednesday.
On Wednesday’s broadcast of “MSNBC Live,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) argued that arming teachers is “toxic lunacy” that “makes our schools less safe.” Blumenthal said, “There’s a real moment of opportunity here. And the president has to provide leadership, which
The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) reports that a concealed carry permit holder shot and killed an armed alleged carjacker around 5:50 a.m. Monday morning.
While speaking with CNN Senior White House Correspondent Jeff Zeleny, Florida Governor Rick Scott (R) stated he wants “teachers to teach” and will focus on law enforcement presence and “hardening” schools rather than having teachers carry firearms. Zeleny asked, “Governor,
President Trump told attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Friday that he would like to arm teachers who love and want to protect their students.
Elie Mystal, a lawyer, Harvard graduate, and editor at the popular “Above the Law” legal blog, has written a column suggesting that proposals to arm teachers in public schools will lead to black students being murdered.
During a town hall on CNN on Wednesday, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) expressed opposition to President Trump’s suggestion of training and arming teachers, saying he has practical issues with the proposal, and that as a parent, he’s not “comfortable” with
On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Situation Room,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reacted President Trump’s suggestion to train and arm teachers by stating, “That idea of concealed carry is absolutely abhorrent. It is an anathema.” Anchor Wolf Blitzer asked, “Do you think the
During a listening session at the White House on Wednesday, President Trump stated that he will look at allowing trained teachers and staffers or veterans to conceal carry firearms on school grounds “very strongly” and offered some praise for the
Rush Limbaugh made clear that Democrats are focused on the politicization of mass shooting attacks rather than advancement of school safety.
Butler County, Ohio, Sheriff Richard K. Jones offered free concealed carry training for 50 teachers and 250 teachers responded within 24 hours.
Columbine attack survivor and Colorado House Minority Leader Patrick Neville (R-45) is a strong proponent of arming teachers for self-defense.
Butler County, Ohio, Sheriff Richard K. Jones responded to the Florida school shooting by offering free concealed carry classes to teachers.
Minnesota is coming off a year of record-breaking background checks for gun sales coupled with statistics that show record low violent crime.
CNN shocked that Florida does not require its residents to acquire a permit to “conceal carry a rifle or shotgun.”
New York Police Department commissioner James O’Neill says it is “insanity” to allow national concealed carry reciprocity for law-abiding citizens.
During Sunday’s airing of 60 Minutes host Steve Kroft suggested data showing more guns equal less crime is one of numerous “alternate facts.”
During the February 11 airing of 60 Minutes, CBS News described guns as a flyover county “security blanket” that could become coastal cities’ worst nightmare.
An escapee from George County, Mississippi, was shot after allegedly carjacking a vehicle from a concealed carry permit holder.
It is February 8, 2018 and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has ignored national reciprocity legislation for 48 consecutive weeks.
The Walther PPS M2 fits into that rare circle of handguns worthy to wear the label of “concealed carry perfection.”
State Rep. Tim Moore (R-Elizabethtown) says campus carry lets would-be attackers know that students at Kentucky’s publicly funded universities and colleges will offer armed resistance.
A concealed carry permit holder in Springville, Utah, pulled his gun Friday and intervened to stop an attack against a police officer.
A violent felon at UT-Austin wanted to maintain a status quo leaving every law-abiding student in the classroom defenseless if under assault.
South Dakota Republican Senators are pressing Gov. Dennis Daugaard (R) to sign a bill removing a permit requirement for carrying a concealed handgun for self-defense.
A suspect who allegedly opened fire in a North Austin, Texas, parking lot Saturday afternoon died after a concealed carry permit holder returned fire.
SHOT Show was January 23-26 and seven firearms stood out as perfect for those who buy their guns for concealed carry and home defense.
After three robbery-murders in the last two weeks Mayor Randy Toms is urging residents to carry guns and end the assault on residents.
Tim Young was robbed at gunpoint and he emerged from the incident determined to get a concealed carry permit so he can fight back next time.
La Bella Pizza defended their employees’ right to arm themselves for self-defense after one of their employees killed a robbery suspect.
We are mid-way through January 2018 and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has ignored national reciprocity for 45 consecutive weeks.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s (D) push to ban private gun sales was defeated in a Virginia Senate committee Monday morning.
Merced County Sheriff’s deputies confiscated a rifle from Atwater Mayor Jim Price after receiving reports that he was allegedly shooting squirrels while sitting in his truck.
Illinois Attorney General candidate Aaron Goldstein (D) was robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight during a campaign stop in Chicago on Thursday.
The Chicago Police Department says a robbery suspect is dead after allegedly approaching a “legal” gun owner, demanding property, and being shot in the head Monday evening.
Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has officially ignored national concealed carry reciprocity for 44 consecutive weeks.
The wait time for a concealed carry permit in Riverside County, California, has climbed beyond a few months and now sits at two years.
A North Carolina woman who had recently relocated to Brownsville, New York, shot her ex-boyfriend as he attempted to break into her apartment.
Law-abiding Californians can no longer buy ammunition out-of-state or possess an unregistered AR-15 with a bullet button accessory.
