Federal Firearm Laws

During 2009, violent crime declined for the third year in a row, with an estimated 5.3 percent drop from 2008 figures. Property crime continued to fall as well — for a seventh straight year — with an estimated decrease of 4.6 percent. That’s according to our just released report, Crime in the United States, 2009. [...]

The Nevada Sheriffs’ and Chiefs’ Association hosts its annual Nevada Carry Concealed Weapon Permit Holders Forum Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon in Carson City. This gives the public a chance to talk about the permit process. Source: nra-ila-updates

On Monday the Royal Oak City Commission asked Lansing lawmakers to make the four day festival a gun free zone by amending the state statute that bans people who are licensed to carry a gun from possessing one in a bank, church, school, bar or entertainment facility with a seating capacity of 2,500. Source: nra-ila-updates

Voters in South Carolina will have an opportunity to directly influence how they are governed as four constitutional amendments will be on the November General Election. While previous elections have had advisory questions on the ballot, these four questions will become law with voter approval. The first amendment deals with citizens rights to hunt and [...]

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Proposition 109, Arizona’s proposed amendment to constitutionally protect your right to hunt and fish, is coming under attack from anti-hunting groups like the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and their friends in the media. We need our members help and we need it now! Source: nra-ila-updates

British gun laws will come under scrutiny today as MPs assess whether they are “fit for purpose” in the wake of Derrick Bird’s killing spree. Leading shooting organizations will give evidence on the legislation and licensing processes that regulate the use of firearms in the UK to the Commons’ Home Affairs Select Committee. Source: nra-ila-updates

Want elk? Don’t want them? Either way, the Missouri Department of Conservation wants to hear from you. The Conservation Commission told the department in July to develop a proposal for releasing 80 to 150 elk into a 365 square mile restoration zone around the Peck Ranch Conservation Area in Shannon, Carter and Reynolds counties. The [...]

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