Category: Self Defense

Michigan: Bill Repealing Permit-to-Purchase Passes State Senate, Goes to House for Concurrence Vote

Today, the Michigan Senate approved House Bill 5225  by a 27 to 11 vote.  If enacted, this NRA-priority legislation would  repeal the long-standing and outdated license-to-purchase system  for handgun purchases through a Federally Licensed Firearms Dealer  (FFL).

HB 5225, despite passing in the state House by an overwhelming 74 to 36  vote, required some last minute changes to guarantee passage and the  Governor’s signature this legislative session.  The amended and passed  version of HB 5225 is a big first step, in what will be many steps, to  repeal Michigan’s antiquated and ineffective gun control measures.

The amended version of HB 5225 has many incremental improvements for which gun owners across the state will benefit, including: Read more

Firearms, Gun Control, Self Defense

Federal Court Strikes down Illinois’ total ban on carrying firearms for self-defense outside the home or business

Fairfax, Va. – The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled today that Illinois’ total ban on carrying firearms for self-defense outside the home or business is unconstitutional. The case involves lead plaintiff Mary Shepard, an Illinois resident and a trained gun owner, who is licensed to carry a concealed handgun in both Utah and Florida. The National Rifle Association is funding this case. The Illinois State Rifle Association is a co-plaintiff in this case. Read more

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MidwayUSA Round-Up Contributions Surpass $1 Million for 2012

GW:  If you can’t find it within yourself to join the NRA, here’s a good option:  Buy your firearm and outdoor gear from Midway and donate a few pennies to the cause of gun rights.  It really adds up!

For the first time ever, MidwayUSA Customer Round-Up contributions topped $1 million in a single year, the highest amount ever donated by MidwayUSA customers since the program launched in January 1992. In the month of November alone, Customer contributions totaled over $100,000, the most that has ever been collected in a single month – two incredible records! Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, General, Hunting, Self Defense

Gun Grabber Politician Busted at Airport with Gun

So, he’s not the first person to attempt to board an airplane with a handgun.  But, this “do-as-I-say” state senator from Chicago, Donne Trotter, has strongly opposed concealed carry legislation.  So, he’s not the first two-faced politician, either.  At least he stated to authorities that the gun was legally registered in Chicago.  Oh, yeah.  He’s not the first liar in politics, either.  The account of the two-faced, hypocritical, gun-grabbing, liar is here… 

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Michigan: Time Running Out to Repeal State Handgun Registration and Permit System

The Michigan Legislature returned yesterday for the last few weeks of their 2012 legislative session with several pro-gun bills still pending consideration.  House Bill 5225 and its companion bills, legislation that   would eliminate the state handgun “permit-to-purchase” and registration requirements in Michigan, have been languishing in the state Senate for months, so your state Senator and the Senate leadership need to hear from gun owners across Michigan today!  Since the state House passed HB 5225 back in June, the Michigan Senate is the only remaining obstacle to getting this vital bill to the Governor. Read more

Firearms, Gun Control, Self Defense

OK to Bear Arms, but only Inside the Home: Appeals Court

New Yorkers, who wish to exercise their Second Amendment rights by carrying concealed pistols, are out of luck, based on an Appeals Court decision.  Requiring gun owners to obtain concealed-carry permits was in line with the state’s interest in protecting public safety and didn’t run afoul of the Second Amendment, the appeals court ruled.  But, obtaining them is near impossible. The Supreme Court may get this case, which should settle the issue of whether the Heller decision in 2008 only addresses the right to bear arms only applies to inside one’s home.  Crazy stuff is here…

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