COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 17, 2016) – A Democratic opponent of a South Carolina bill that would ban state enforcement of any future federal gun control measures recently put his constitutional ignorance on display during a recent Senate committee hearing. H4701 would prohibit South Carolina state agencies from enforcing any federal law, rule, or regulation taking effect…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 12, 2016) – Yesterday, a South Carolina Senate committee passed a bill banning the enforcement of any future federal gun control measures. If signed into law, this would render them “nearly impossible to enforce,” but it faces an uphill battle to get a vote on the Senate floor. Rep. Mike Pitts introduced House Bill 4701…
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.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 3, 2016) – Today, the South Carolina House passed a bill banning the enforcement of any future federal gun control measures. Passage would render them “nearly impossible to enforce.” Rep. Mike Pitts introduced House Bill 4701 (H4701) on Jan. 19. Titled the Second Amendment Preservation Act, the bill garnered 31 cosponsors in the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Feb. 25, 2016) – A South Carolina bill that would bar state cooperation with any future federal gun control measures, effectively nullifying them in practice within the state, passed an important House committee today. A coalition of 16 Republican representatives introduced House Bill 4701 (H4701) on Jan. 19. Titled the Second Amendment Preservation…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Jan. 25, 2016) – A South Carolina bill would bar state cooperation with any future federal gun control measures, effectively nullifying them in practice within the state. A coalition of 16 Republican representatives introduced House Bill 4701 (H4701) on Jan. 19. Titled the Second Amendment Preservation Act, the legislation would prohibit the state…