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Gun enthusiasts and hobbyists have long been building their own firearms by purchasing lower receivers or kits and other parts needed to assemble a firearm. The lower receiver is a small block of metal about the size of a deck of cards where the trigger mechanism is housed and where bullets pass through. A gun... [Read More]

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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]

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Agents for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport in Nevada found an unusual firearm among the 68 firearms discovered in carry-on bags at airport security checkpoints across the nation the week of July 29th-Aug 4th of this year. According to the TSA, a passenger attempted to bring a gun through security... [Read More]

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On June 27, 2016, the United States Supreme Court handed down its decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, a Texas case involving the State’s attempt to regulate abortion clinics. Hellerstedt stems from a case where the State was trying to shut down controversial abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell’s clinic by imposing stricter regulations. In a 5-3 decision, the... [Read More]

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  On June 27, 2016, the United States Supreme Court handed down its decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, a Texas case involving the State’s attempt to regulate abortion clinics. Hellerstedt stems from a case where the State was trying to shut down controversial abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell’s clinic by imposing stricter regulations. In... [Read More]

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Just a few miles south of Houston lies the fast growing community of League City. With a population of approximately just over 100,000, it is the largest city in Galveston County. But that is not what sets it apart from its neighboring communities. What does is its acceptance of guns. The League City zip code... [Read More]

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