Nebraska Bill Would Ban State Enforcement of Federal Gun Control

Titled the “Second Amendment Preservation Act,” the bill would prohibit state agencies and law enforcement officers from enforcing a federal statute, order, rule, or regulation purporting to regulate a firearm, a firearm accessory, or firearm ammunition that “does not exist under the laws of this state,” except to comply with an order of a court.

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New Hampshire Bill Would Partially Close Loophole in Law to Ban Enforcement of Federal Gun Control

CONCORD, N.H. (Jan. 11, 2023) – A bill introduced in the New Hampshire House would partially close a loophole and expand the scope of a law passed last year to ban state and local enforcement of federal gun control. Rep. Tom Mannion (R) introduced House Bill 305 (HB305) on Jan. 9. The legislation would amend […]

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Iowa Voters Amend State Constitution to Support the Right to Keep and Bear Arms

Passage will make it more difficult for the state to implement gun control, and also foster an environment more hostile to federal gun control.

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Delaware Governor Vetoes “Guns and Weed” Bill

Under the proposed law, a person not prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm within the state could not be prohibited from doing so based solely on their status as a registered medical marijuana patient.

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Signed by the Governor: New Hampshire Law with Big Loophole to Address Federal Gun Control

This language would have created a strong prohibition against state or local enforcement of federal gun control. But an amendment created a loophole that will, in its best reading, significantly narrow the practical effect of the law.

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“Constitutional Carry” Now in Effect in Texas

On Wednesday, a new “Constitutional Carry” law went into effect, making it legal for Texans to carry a concealed firearm without a license. This will also help create an environment hostile to federal gun control

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Now in Effect: South Carolina Legalizes Open Carry for CCDW Permit Holders

Today, a law went into effect allowing all South Carolina concealed weapon permit holders to open carry firearms. The law also includes provisions to review and prohibit state enforcement of federal laws that limit carrying firearms.

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Cedar County Iowa Creates Fake Second Amendment “Sanctuary”

Last month, Cedar County, Iowa passed a "Second Amendment Sanctuary County"  resolution. But in practice, the vote created a sanctuary for nothing

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Voters in Oregon Have the Opportunity to Create 10 “Gun Sanctuary” Counties

Voters in 10 Oregon counties have the opportunity to create gun sanctuary counties on Nov. 6. Second Amendment Preservation Ordinances on the ballot in these 10 counties would require the sheriff to determine whether federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to firearms, firearms accessories or ammunition violate the U.S. or Oregon constitutions. Any […]

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States Should Nullify Trump’s Unconstitutional “Bump Stock” Ban

Once more contradicting the oft-repeated claim that Republicans are “good” on gun rights, President Trump is poised to implement an unconstitutional federal ban on bump stocks for semi-automatic rifles. From Reuters: “We’re knocking out bump stocks,” Trump said at a White House news conference. “We’re in the final two or three weeks, and I’ll be […]

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