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

The Colorado Springs City Council is expected in coming weeks to approve the final details of a program that would allow the Police Department to sell confiscated firearms to federally licensed gun dealers. Police have already stopped melting down the hundreds of guns they collect from crime scenes, drug houses or civilians who don’t need [...]

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When it comes to sportsmen and constitutional rights, the Second Amendment and firearms always seem to be at the forefront. Now there’s a new battle in America involving First Amendment rights that could substantially affect the entire outdoor community and every hunter or angler in America. Source: nra-ila-updates