Federal Firearm Laws

A debate over who should be allowed to carry a concealed weapon in El Dorado County will get plenty of exposure this week. At issue is a Sheriff’s Office policy requiring license applicants to not only complete a training program and pass a background check confirming that they are of good moral character, but also [...]

The fact that a very small number of people attending public gatherings recently have been caught on camera carrying firearms, has driven many in the mainstream media to focus on “assault weapons” being brandished at political events. One man was caught on camera in Phoeniz, Arizona by at least one national cable outlet with an [...]

A federal appeals court on September 24 will hear a high profile gun rights case that’s a leading candidate to end up before the U.S. Supreme Court. Source: nra-ila-updates

As we have reported, there are two very serious anti-gun bills pending action in Sacramento. These bills could be heard as early as Thursday so it is critical that your contact your legislators in opposition. Source: nra-ila-updates

The El Dorado County Republican Party will be hosting a candidate forum on the issuance of the county’s concealed carry weapons permits on Thursday, August 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds (Marshall Room) in Placerville. Source: nra-ila-updates

A debate over who should be allowed to carry a concealed weapon in El Dorado County will get plenty of exposure this week. At issue is a Sheriff’s Office policy requiring license applicants to not only complete a training program and pass a background check confirming that they are of good moral character, but also [...]

The question of whether to allow carry permitted gun owners to go armed in Knoxville parks will get another shot at the City Council. Councilman Steve Hall is sponsoring a new measure on tonight’s meeting agenda that would repeal an over 30 year-old gun ban in parks. Source: nra-ila-updates