Federal Firearm Laws

Utah gun owners are protesting Nevada’s decision to reject Utah issued concealed weapon permits. On July 1, the Nevada Sheriffs’ and Chiefs’ Association, which sets the Silver State’s permit recognition requirements, dropped Utah from the list of states whose permit holders also may carry concealed firearms in Nevada. Source: nra-ila-updates

In the first half of this year, the Concealed Handgun Licensing Bureau at the Texas Department of Public Safety handled an average of 12,700 applications a month compared with 8,700 during the same period in 2008, a 46 percent increase. Source: nra-ila-updates

The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action today endorsed Republican Bob McDonnell in Virginia’s gubernatorial race. Chris Cox, executive director of the NRA group, said in a conference call with reporters that McDonnell has been “steadfast and forthright” in his support of Virginians’ gun rights during his tenure as that state’s attorney general. Source: [...]

Thanks to your activism, the Pittsburgh City Council removed language from a proposal that attempted to undermine our Second Amendment rights by targeting so-called “assault weapons.” The fight, however, is not yet over. Source: nra-ila-updates

On Monday, September 21, the Warren County Commissioners will consider allowing a new outdoor youth shooting facility to be constructed. If approved by the Commissioners, the new range will be located in the southern part of Warren County and will provide new opportunities for youth-oriented shooting sports in the area. This range will give young, [...]