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Episode 3: To Tell or Not to Tell: Dealing With Law Enforcement as a Responsible Gun Owner
Should you tell the officer if you are armed? Should you hand them the permit through the window with your license? The answers and insights might surprise you!
Virginia Reciprocity Changes are Delayed Pending Legislation
Back in December 2015 the Virginia Attorney General announced that they would cease honoring the permits from 25 states that they previously did honor. Now it seems that the legislature has come to an agreement between parties to pass a new law that would have the effect of…
Concealed Carry Options for Travelers to Virginia
If you live in one of those states, or a state that has never had reciprocity with Virginia this article will outline your options.
Mobile App Released for USA Gun Owners
We wanted to create a powerful, “one stop” resource for American Gun Owners at no cost and free of advertising. After doing some battle with the various App Stores we finally got it approved.
Top 3 Reasons Why Prohibiting the No-Fly List From Buying Guns is a BAD Idea
Pres. Obama is the Master of Spin, of spinning words, issues and current events into an agenda that suits his political ideals. An example of this is the way that he took the…
2016 Travelers Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States Released
Considering the legal issues that gun owners encountered last year in 2015 when they unknowingly broke laws in New Jersey, Texas, California, New York, and Kentucky while traveling there, I think its more important than ever that we have a resource that is simple and available.
How to Get Rid of Gun Free Zones
I am taking it for granted that the majority of our readers already understand WHY we need to get rid of the gun free zones. Today’s article is focused on how I think we might go about the legal process.
NRA’s Opinion on Background Checks
The NRA has published a compelling video that addresses some of the core and most topical gun control conversations happening in American politics. Somehow the facts outlined in this video haven’t been mentioned by the media or our President as far as I’m aware. Take a look and please share.
Clarifying the Impact of Virginia’s Change to Permit Reciprocity
Last week the Attorney General in Virginia made national headlines when he announced that on Feb 1st, 2016 Virginia will stop honoring permits from 25 states. The purpose of this article to to clarify those implications more completely.
Why Magazine Capacity Limitations Are A Bad Idea
There seems to be a group of people out there who are calling for capacity limitations because they feel us normal people (non-criminals) don’t have any need for high capacity mags and they tend to feel that of all the draconian gun legislation they would like to pass this is one that is lower hanging fruit.
All Legal Weapons Now Covered With US Law Shield
U.S. Law Shield, the country’s largest firearm legal defense group has announced that moving forward their member legal coverage will extend not just to firearm related incidents but to any weapon related incidents.
Everything You Need to Know About Universal Background Checks
Of the many common rhetoric of the gun-control lobby, one of the more frequent we hear is a call for “Universal background checks.” This article covers all the core points surrounding the arguments for and against this legislation. Next time you hear anyone call “Universal background checks” a good idea please send them the link to this article.
Constitutional Carry Goes Into Effect in Maine
This law allows that all residents of Maine who are not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing a firearm may carry concealed without obtaining a Concealed handgun Permit (CHP). The law still allows that those who travel outside of the state can obtain a permit so they will have the same reciprocity as is already in place outside of the state.
Maine Now Honors Permits from 16 New States
On June 5th, 2015 Legislative Document 868 was signed into law by Governor Paul LePage of Maine. Described as “An Act To Remove Limitations on Reciprocity for Concealed Handguns Permits” the change removes the power from the state police to enter into reciprocity agreements and instead forces Maine to recognize any resident permit from any state that also honors the Maine Concealed Handgun permit.
Law Enforcement – To Inform or Not to Inform
Today’s article is not meant to focus on all the things wrong with New Jersey or any other state. I feel that the above story and many others like it make an American gun owner ask the question, “Should I inform law enforcement that I have my firearm or not?”
