The Laws

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?”

The Benefits and Liabilities of Firearm Training

When someone thinks of firearm/gun training, they think of training that is meant for police officers and military personnel. People should learn to understand the reason why people in these professions train in multiple disciplines including firearm training.

Concealed Carry Reciprocity: The Patchwork of Fifty States

Because states have such unique processes and qualifications for citizens to obtain permits, states are less likely to feel that they can honor permits from other states. As an example…

Are Guns Registered in the USA? 5 ATF Databases Exposed

It is also worth noting that not withstanding a Federal Restriction, there actually are several national firearm databases in addition to the several states or cities that keep their own local, and arguably illegal, databases of firearms and their owners. Here is a list of those municipalities…

What to Do If Your Employer Doesn’t Allow Firearms

Add to that the hours you spend getting ready for work and getting to and from work and most of us give up about half our our awake time to our employer. If your employer doesn’t allow you have your firearm with you at work that could be a legitimate reason for us to stop carrying a concealed firearm.

Fear of Taking Action in The Moment of Truth

Did you stop carrying concealed because you were concerned with your mental and emotional ability to take action when the situation calls for it? If so, you are far more normal than you may think.

Concealed Carry in Kansas Without Permit Signed Into Law

Kansas has joined five other states in allowing locals 21 and older to carry concealed firearms without the need of a permit. The new law, signed in by Governor Brownback on April 2nd, goes into effect on July 1st. Local citizens will still be able to apply for the Kansas concealed weapon permit if they wish to carry outside the state in those states that honor the permit.

CCW Permit Reciprocity Map Generator

This is the first online map generator of its kind that takes into consideration the factor that some states will honor a permit from another state only if that permit is in the hand of a resident from that state.

ATF Give Up On Ammo Ban Against Pressure from Gun Owners and the NRA

For now the battle is won. Under pressure from both chambers of the US Congress, the NRA’s huge membership, the administration has taken a turn and stopped it’s plan to ban a popular and inexpensive ammunition used by the AR-15 rifle.

2015 Updated “Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States” Book Now Available

Aside from being favorably reviewed by a host of magazine editors, the book is sold at the NRA’s famous national firearms museum and used by the National Football League and National Basketball Association as reference material for their security directors and players.