Federal Firearm Laws

On Tuesday, October 27 the House Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources Committee approved House Bill 5302 and House Bill 5303 by a 9 to 1 vote. HB5302, introduced by State Representative Paul Opsommer (R-93), and HB5303, introduced by State Representative Joel Sheltrown (D-103), would prohibit employers from firing employees who safely and lawfully store [...]

The silence that met Bartlett`s resolution regarding guns in parks was contrary to the noisy debate that spread through the suburb this summer. The lack of a second to Alderman Emily Elliott`s motion Tuesday night regarding a ban on the weapons ended the controversial issue in the suburb without even a vote. Source: nra-ila-updates

A New Jersey appeals court has concluded that Americans have no Second Amendment right to buy a handgun. In a case decided last week, the superior court upheld a state law saying that nobody may possess “any handgun” without obtaining law enforcement approval and permission in advance. Source: nra-ila-updates

With just days to go before the election, Virginia Democrats are getting desperate. In the race to become the commonwealth’s next attorney general, state Delegate Stephen Shannon is trying to tar his opponent, state Sen. Ken Cuccinelli, for purportedly giving guns to convicted felons. We hate to break it to Mr. Shannon but this isn’t [...]

The National Rifle Association, is suing the city of Seattle and Mayor Greg Nickels over the new ban on guns in city parks. They were joined by five individuals, including two Department of Corrections workers who say they need to carry their personal weapons in city parks to protect themselves against criminals. Source: nra-ila-updates

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New Castle County’s gun laws now mesh with regulations in force at the state and national level, at least when it comes to emergency situations. A 1960s era section of the code gave the county executive power to restrict weapons in the hands of residents during emergencies. County Council voted Tuesday to clean up language [...]

The NFL’s Atlanta Falcons may call a city of more than 5.5 million people home, but it doesn’t stop many of them from getting away from the Georgia Dome gridiron and out into the great outdoors. Several veteran members of the team who are also avid outdoorsman share their favorite hunting memories and their hopes [...]

Local gun shop owners say they’re seeing an increase in the number of women shoppers right now. The reasons, they say, are many, including the downturn in the economy and violence on the street. Source: nra-ila-updates

If it becomes legal to bring a handgun into a college classroom, Holly Self of Monroe could be packing heat in her backpack. The 26 year old said she supports a bill being debated in the state Legislature that would allow college students 21 and older to carry loaded handguns into classrooms. Source: nra-ila-updates