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REPLACE YOUR LOST OR DAMAGED LTC FOR FREE

  On Tuesday, September 12, 2017, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texans that lost or had their license to carry a handgun damaged in the recent storm—Hurricane Harvey—can receive a replacement card free. In his announcement, Gov. Abbott said the State was waiving the usual $25 fee for a replacement card. Those with a... [Read More]

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Pro-Gun-Rights Bills Filed Early in Florida

Undeterred by recent legislative setbacks, State Sen. Greg Steube has reintroduced legislation intended to boost gun rights and public safety in Florida. In mid-August, Steube filed Senate Bills 120, 134, 148, and 152 for the Legislature’s 2018 session. The first three mirror gun rights bills Steube filed in 2017, but they got no traction. “It’s... [Read More]

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Oklahoma Legislative Update 2017—What Are the Latest Laws Affecting Gun Rights?

Oklahoma Legislative Update In the video below, Robert Robles, independent program attorney for U.S. LawShield in Oklahoma, gives his legislative update and reviews new gun laws that take effect November 1 .     Transcript: Hello. This is Robert Robles, attorney for U.S. LawShield in Oklahoma. I’m going to review the highlights of the 2017... [Read More]

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Arizona: Advice for Concealed Carriers if Stopped In Car by Police

July 7, 2016, was a frightening day for many concealed-carry permit holders. That was the day Minnesota police officers pulled over Philando Castile, allegedly for a broken taillight—and ended up fatally shooting the 32-year-old man. Castile had a concealed-carry permit, was carrying at the time, and was shot as he reached for the ID an... [Read More]

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Arkansas: Confusion Abounds Over New 'Enhanced' Concealed Carry Law

  Earlier this year, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson (R) signed House Bill 1249 into law, allowing concealed-carry permit holders to apply for and receive an “enhanced” concealed carry permit. The enhanced permit requires an additional eight hours of firearms training and allows the holder to legally carry a concealed firearm at airports, polling places, public... [Read More]

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Bill Allowing Permitless Concealed Carry On The Move in North Carolina

  The North Carolina General Assembly returned to work on Aug. 3, with Second Amendment supporters eyeing the Senate for action on an omnibus gun bill which would include permitless concealed carry. House Bill 746 moved to the Senate in June after House members approved it by a tight vote of 64-51. The bill, introduced... [Read More]

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New Laws in Tennessee Promise to Limit Gun-Free Zones

If you hate gun-free zones, you’ll be pleased to know a new batch of state firearm laws recently went into effect in Tennessee, and one result is that more public places than ever will likely be open to concealed carry. “Public facilities across Tennessee that have posted signs prohibiting firearms will now be required to install... [Read More]

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Are Tennessee Officials Discouraging Concealed Carry on Public Transportation?

Tennesseans with valid permits can now carry concealed on public buses, thanks to a new law that took effect July 1. Yet it seems some public officials are trying to discourage people from even knowing about the new law. “The four biggest cities in Tennessee are now letting guns on their buses due to a... [Read More]

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Report: Women & Minorities Are Fueling Growth in Concealed Carry Permits

A new report from the Crime Prevention Research Center, Concealed Carry Permit Holders Across the United States: 2017, shows that there are now more than 16.3 million concealed handgun permits in the U.S., up 1.83 million since last July. Far more people carry guns today than in 2007, when there were only 4.6 million permits. Thirteen... [Read More]

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Iowa: New Laws Score Wins for Gun Rights and Self-Defense

July 1, 2017, saw numerous changes to Iowa gun laws when House File 517, AKA the “Omnibus Gun Law,” became state law—and most are to the benefit of Iowa’s gun owners. As WQAD News 8 reported, one of the most important changes concerned self-defense. Iowa’s new Stand Your Ground law “allows lawful citizens to use reasonable force... [Read More]

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Milwaukee Police Chief: 'CCW is Arming Criminals,' but Facts Say Otherwise

At a recent town hall meeting, Milwaukee Chief of Police Ed Flynn claimed Wisconsin’s concealed carry law was fueling crime in his city and that the legislation is irresponsible. As reported by TMJ4.com, Flynn argued that Wisconsin’s five-year-old concealed carry law has put numerous firearms into the hands of many criminals.     “According to... [Read More]

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Ohio Bill Calls for Eliminating Requirement to Inform Police of Concealed Handgun

Ohio House Bill 142 would eliminate the requirement for concealed weapons holders to notify police that they are carrying a handgun in their vehicle. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Scott Wiggam, R-Wooster, and has been referred to committee. Under current Ohio law, concealed-handgun-license holders stopped by police or other law-enforcement officials must disclose that they... [Read More]

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