Signed by the Governor: New Tennessee Law Sets Stage to Reject Gun Control by International Law or Treaty

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Apr. 20, 2016) – Yesterday, Gov. Bill Haslam signed a bill into law setting the foundation to stop enforcement of gun control imposed by international law or treaty. House Bill 2389 (HB2389) was introduced by Rep. John Windle (D-Livingston) in January.  It prohibits law enforcement officers from enforcing provisions of international law and treaties…

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Signed by the Governor: Mississippi Constitutional Carry Law Also Sets Stage to Reject Some Federal Gun Control

JACKSON, Miss. (Apr. 15, 2016) – Today, Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed a bill into law that not only allows unlicensed, “constitutional carry,” but also sets the foundation to reject and end new federal gun control regulations and executive orders.  Originally introduced as a church security bill to allow those with a concealed carry permit to…

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Alabama House Committee Passes Bill to Reject Federal Gun Control; Set Stage to Nullify It in Practice

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (April 13, 2016) – Today, an Alabama House committee overwhelmingly passed a bill that would take the first step toward blocking federal gun control in the Yellowhammer State. Rep. Ed Henry (R-Decatur) introduced House Bill 437 (HB437) on March 17. The legislation asserts all federal acts, laws, orders, rules, or regulations regarding firearms…

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To the Governor: Tennessee Passes Bill Setting Stage to Reject Gun Control by International Law or Treaty

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Apr. 7, 2016) – Today, the state Senate gave final approval to a bill setting the foundation to stop enforcement of gun control imposed by international law or treaty. The vote was 26-0. House Bill 2389 (HB2389) was introduced by Rep. John Windle (D-Livingston) in January.  It would prohibit law enforcement officers from enforcing provisions of international…

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To the Governor: Mississippi Constitutional Carry Bill Also Sets Stage to Reject Some Federal Gun Control

JACKSON, Miss. (Apr. 5, 2016) – Today, the Mississippi House gave final approval to a bill that not only allows unlicensed, “constitutional carry,” but also sets the foundation to reject and end new federal gun control regulations and executive orders.  Originally introduced as a church security bill to allow those with a concealed carry permit…

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Tennessee House Passes Bill Setting Stage to Reject Gun Control by International Law or Treaty

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 28, 2016) – Today, the state House passed a bill setting the foundation to stop enforcement of gun control imposed by international law or treaty. The vote was 88-2 with 2 members not voting. House Bill 2389 (HB2389) was introduced by Rep. John Windle (D-Livingston) in January.  It would prohibit law enforcement officers from enforcing…

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Republican-Dominated South Dakota Legislature Fails Constitution, Maintains Status Quo

PIERRE, S.D. (March 28, 2016) – South Dakota State House and Senate leadership maintained the unconstitutional status quo. It killed five bills that would have blocked the federal enforcement of unconstitutional policies, squandering several golden opportunities for common sense reform in the Mount Rushmore State. The rundown of key legislation that failed in South Dakota…

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South Carolina Senate Subcommittee Passes Bill Taking on all Upcoming Federal Gun Control Measures

Partnerships don’t work too well when half the team quits. By withdrawing all resources and participation in federal gun control schemes, the states can effectively bring them down.

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Tennessee House Committee Passes Bill Setting Stage to Reject Gun Control by International Law or Treaty

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 22, 2016) – Today, a House committee passed a bill taking a first step toward withdrawing state resources and personnel from enforcing gun control based on international law or treaties. Passage into law would set the foundation to block such gun control in effect. House Bill 2389 (HB2389) was introduced by Rep. John…

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