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  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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Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise (R-1s Dist.) is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. It came as no surprise to his constituents back home that, even after he’d been shot by a gunman intent on a murderous rampage, Scalise neither blamed the firearm itself nor advocated for stricter gun control. On June 14, 2017, Scalise... [Read More]

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A gunman armed with a semi-automatic civilian rifle triggered a grim death toll two years ago when he burst into a Navy complex in Chattanooga, Tennessee, killing four Marines and a sailor. But witnesses say the July 16 attack could have been worse had it not been for Lt. Cmdr. Timothy White, the top officer... [Read More]

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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]

The post Milwaukee Police Chief: 'CCW is Arming Criminals,' but Facts Say Otherwise appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a voter-approved California law that would have forced gun owners to give up standard-capacity ammunition magazines holding 10 rounds or more. To get into compliance with the law, California gun owners would have been allowed move them out of state, sell them to a licensed dealer, destroy them, or hand... [Read More]

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[This story was updated on Friday, June 16 after Gov. Abbott took action on several bills late on June 15. Also, please see the note regarding the availability of legislative-update seminars at the bottom of this post.] Recently, I covered several pro-gun bills that needed the governor’s signature. Where do things stand? Since the last update, Governor... [Read More]

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My recent op-ed in The Hill newspaper points out that while professors seem to be very concerned about allowing permitted concealed handguns on college campuses, their actions don’t match their rhetoric. While a professor’s resignation at the University of Kansas gets national news attention, for example, only one out of 2,600 faculty members has left... [Read More]

The post Campus Carry — Very Safe, Despite Worries from Anti-Gunners appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

 Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed Senate Bill 16, which significantly reduces the cost of a License to Carry. At $140, the fee for an original Texas license was among the highest in the nation. The passage of SB 16 brings the fees down to among the lowest, slashing the cost of an original license by... [Read More]

The post Gov. Abbott Signs Bill Lowering LTC Costs to $40 appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

    Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has signed a controversial “campus carry” bill, satisfied that it resolves the reasons he vetoed a similar measure last year. Deal, a term-limited Republican who plans to retire, signed House Bill 280 on Thursday, May 4. His signature drew praise from Second Amendment supporters seeking to enhance security for... [Read More]

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In the Keystone State, two bills that bolster gun rights are moving through the General Assembly. HB 671 would toughen existing law to ensure that firearms and ammunition laws are consistent throughout the state. Reason: Many local governments have enacted gun-control ordinances in violation of the current preemption law. The Pennsylvania legislature enacted state firearms... [Read More]

The post Pennsylvania: Preemption and School-Staff Carry Firearms Bills Moving appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Dear Members: U.S. Law Shield has received copies of the first-ever Virginia Gun Law: Armed And Educated, a comprehensive handbook written to provide essential law every Virginia gun owner needs to know! We are ready to ship books to members today! If you’re a U.S. Law Shield of Virginia member, you need this book to gain a clear explanation... [Read More]

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House Bill 2322, which would strengthen state firearms preemption laws to stop a complex patchwork of regulations across the state from occurring, has passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee and is now in the Senate, where it will await full consideration. Local ordinances make it difficult for responsible firearm owners to ensure they are... [Read More]

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