California lawmakers have jumped the gun with legislation targeting firearms manufacturers, handgun owners, and police by requiring pistols to be equipped with technology that would microstamp bullet casings, gun rights groups say. Assembly Bill 876 (AB 876) would mandate that all new pistols purchased for use by law enforcement officers be equipped with the technology…
Governor Declares Nebraska a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary State’
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts signed a proclamation saying his state is a “Second Amendment Sanctuary State,” meaning he will support gun rights. “Nebraska has always been a state that has supported our Second Amendment rights,” Ricketts said, according to a video of the signing event. “As a symbol of that support, I am signing a proclamation…
Gov. Ricketts Declares Nebraska a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary State’
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts signed a proclamation that designates his state as a “Second Amendment Sanctuary State,” reaffirming the state’s support for gun rights. “Nebraska has always been a state that has supported our Second Amendment rights,” Ricketts said, according to a video of the signing event. “As a symbol of that support, I am signing a…
Texas Governor Dismisses Biden’s Gun Control Measures as ‘Show’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday pushed back on President Joe Biden’s newly announced executive actions on gun control, saying those proposals are no more than a “show” that doesn’t actually address crimes involving guns. In an interview on “Fox News Sunday,” Abbott rejected the idea that the president could use executive orders to limit…
Utah County Sheriff Vows to Not Enforce ‘Unconstitutional Gun Control’
Deputies of Cache County, Utah, are not going to enforce any federal policy that may infringe on residents’ Second Amendment rights, the County Sheriff’s office said, in response to new gun control measures introduced by President Joe Biden. Shortly after Biden revealed the planned executive actions on guns, County Sheriff D. Chad Jensen took to…
Tennessee Governor Signs Bill Allowing Permitless Carry of Handguns for Law-Abiding Residents
Tennessee has officially joined 19 other states to allow permitless carry of handguns by law-abiding residents, meaning that law-abiding adults in the state are allowed to carry a handgun without a permit. Gov. Bill Lee on Thursday signed into law the measure that would allow residents 21 and older, or members of the military aged 18…
Abbott Urges Legislation to Make Texas a Second Amendment Sanctuary State
April 8, 2021
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on April 9 publicly denounced the Biden administration’s planned actions on gun control and called for legislation to make Texas a Second Amendment sanctuary state. “Biden is threatening our 2nd Amendment rights,” Abbott said on Twitter. “He just announced a new liberal power grab to take away our guns.” The Republican…
Americans Buying Guns in Record Numbers
April 3, 2021
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Americans bought about 2.2 million guns last month, the second-largest March figure on record, according to consultancy Small Arms Analytics and Forecasting. After hitting the annual record of almost 23 million units in 2020, gun sales in America have continued to sustain momentum. Gun sales are generally driven by recreation and safety, but there are…
Rep. Perry: New Gun Laws Will Not Stop Violence
Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) on March 30 said that more gun laws will restrict law-abiding citizens from protecting themselves while doing little to stop violence, coming after the House passed two gun control bills last month. Most Americans consider using a gun to defend themselves as their last line of defense, Perry told The Epoch Times. “But…
South Dakota Governor Signs Bills to Protect Gun Rights
March 26, 2021
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Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed into law three bills concerning gun ownership and the use of deadly force earlier this week, fortifying Second Amendment protections for gun owners in the state. The laws include restrictions for gun seizure and fee reductions for concealed-carry permits, as well as clarification for the use of deadly…
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