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Montana. Big Sky Country. Land of ranches, expansive vistas, wilderness … and guns. Ranchers carry guns to manage their livestock. Families keep guns for protection because law enforcement may be over an hour away. Children are taught gun safety at an early age. In 2015, Guns & Ammo magazine ranked Montana as the 11th best state for... [Read More]

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On November 8, California voters will vote on a controversial gun-control ballot initiative proposed by Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom known as Proposition 63, or the “Safety for All Initiative.” This proposed legislation follows a series of gun-control measures signed into law in July by California Governor Jerry Brown. Newson says Prop 63 will close “all kinds... [Read More]

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Following a number of incidents in which firearms were stolen from police and other law enforcement vehicles and then used in crimes, the California legislature has passed a bill that Governor Jerry Brown signed into law on September 26, 2016. The Orange County Register reported that an investigation of 134 state and local police agencies... [Read More]

The post New Law in California — “Leave It? Then Lock It!” appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

On September 15, 2016, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the provisions of the federal Gun Control Act of 1968 banning people who have been committed for mental health reasons from ever owning a firearm might violate the Second Amendment. In the case of Clifford Charles Tyler v. Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Department, the... [Read More]

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Roanoke, VA city leaders recently considered a proposal to join other Virginia localities in prohibiting certain types of loaded firearms in public. According to Mayor Sherman Lea, the plan is to prohibit loaded semi-automatic guns that hold 20 rounds or more from being carried in streets, parks and other places open to the public. The ban would not apply... [Read More]

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We’ve seen the news reports about how most of the guns recovered from crimes in the U.S. can be traced back to a small percentage of gun dealers. An ATF study revealed that 57 percent of crime guns were traced back to just 1.2 percent of the FFLs. One such bad apple was Badger Guns,... [Read More]

The post ATF Compliance Officers Face Increased Challenge as Number of Gun Dealers Continues to Grow appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

On September 20, 2016, a three-judge panel of the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit will take up two cases involving the District’s law that places a hurdle for those gun owners seeking to obtain a concealed carry license to carry a handgun outside the home. The law requires people who want to carry... [Read More]

The post Federal Appeals Court to Hear Challenge to District of Columbia’s Gun Law appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

As reported by the Politico New Jersey website, State Senator Teresa Ruiz (D-Essex) has introduced a bill, S2496, which would require a color photo of the applicant on all firearms identification cards, permits to purchase a handgun, and permits to carry a handgun. New Jersey requires a person wanting to buy a firearm to obtain... [Read More]

The post New Jersey Legislator Introduces Bill Requiring Photos on All Gun Permits appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

On Wednesday, August 24, 2016, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed a pair of gun control bills the Legislature had passed this session and sent to the Governor’s desk for consideration. In a statement, Christie said he was vetoing the measures because they “further impede a citizen’s Second Amendment right to own a firearm in

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On Wednesday, August 24, 2016, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed a pair of gun control bills the Legislature had passed this session and sent to the Governor’s desk for consideration. In a statement, Christie said he was vetoing the measures because they “further impede a citizen’s Second Amendment right to own a firearm in... [Read More]

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By Visitjeffersoncity (Own work) On September 14, 2016, the Missouri Legislature reconvened for its “Veto Session” where both houses considered whether or not to override any vetoes issued by Governor Jay Nixon this past legislative session. Of importance to gun owners in particular, is Senate Bill 656, the omnibus firearms measure that made

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On September 14, 2016, the Missouri Legislature reconvened for its “Veto Session” where both houses considered whether or not to override any vetoes issued by Governor Jay Nixon this past legislative session. Of importance to gun owners in particular, is Senate Bill 656, the omnibus firearms measure that made numerous reforms to existing gun laws. ... [Read More]

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