Permission not Required: “Constitutional Carry” Bill Filed in South Carolina

Under the proposed law, anyone who is legally allowed to own a gun could carry it without a state-issued license. Currently, South Carolina gun owners must first attend training through a certified South Carolina CWP instructor before they can get a permit.

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Today in History: Thomas Paine Publishes First Chapter of “The American Crisis”

On this date in 1776, Thomas Paine published the first chapter of The American Crisis. As historian Robert Dennehy put it, the essays helped “recharge the American Revolution.”

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Missouri Bill Would Ban Enforcement of all Federal Regulations without Legislative Approval

A bill filed in the Missouri Senate would ban state enforcement of any federal rule or regulation without first getting the explicit approval of the state legislature. The enactment of this legislation would set the stage to nullify many federal rules and regulations in practice and effect.

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Permitless Concealed Carry Bill Filed in Virginia

RICHMOND, Virginia (Dec. 15, 2022) – A bill filed in the Virginia House for the 2023 legislative session would make it legal for Virginians to carry a firearm without a license.T he enactment of a so-called “constitutional carry” bill would also foster an environment more hostile to federal gun control. Del. Marie E. March  (R) […]

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Missouri Bill Would Take Steps Toward Treating Gold and Silver as Money

The legislation would take several steps to encourage the use of gold and silver as money in Missouri, including making it legal tender, eliminating the state capital gains tax on gold and silver, and establishing a state bullion depository.

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Missouri Bill Would Take Steps Toward Treating Gold and Silver as Money

The legislation would take several steps to encourage the use of gold and silver as money in Missouri, including making it legal tender, eliminating the state capital gains tax on gold and silver, and establishing a state bullion depository.

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South Carolina Bill Would Take First Step Toward Limiting Federal Militarization of Local Police

While the passage of H3495 would not end federal militarization of police in South Carolina, it would prohibit police from acquiring some of the most powerful weapons and equipment from the feds, and it would set the stage for further limits in the future.

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