As promised, Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has signed legislation to allow citizens over the age of 21 in the Commonwealth to carry a concealed firearm without a permit, bringing the number of states with so-called “Constitutional Carry” to 16. The law takes effect in July. Bevin is the third governor this year to sign such […]
Third GOP Governor to Sign ‘Constitutional Carry,’ Say Reports
A third Republican governor—Matt Bevin of Kentucky—will reportedly sign legislation generically called “Constitutional Carry” that allows citizens of the Blue Grass State to carry firearms without a permit. If that happens, he will be the third governor to sign such a bill this year, the other two being South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem […]
S.D. Gov. Noem Inks ‘Constitutional Carry’ Bill
Anti-gunners in and outside of South Dakota cringed Thursday when recently-sworn Gov. Kristi Noem signed legislation that legalizes concealed carry without a permit, beginning July 1. The Mount Rushmore State becomes the 14th state to allow so-called “Constitutional Carry,” and not everyone is happy about it. According to KSFY News, a spokesperson for […]
WA Lawmakers Could Learn from South Dakota, Florida
Washington State Democrats could learn a few things from their fellow legislators in South Dakota, and from a Florida panel created to investigate last year’s Parkland school shooting and provide recommendations on how to prevent or at least respond to future attacks. Lawmakers in South Dakota on Tuesday passed a bill that will allow residents […]
Trump, Phoenix And The Second Amendment
When President Donald Trump took the podium Tuesday evening in Phoenix he was quick to bring up what appears to be a toxic subject with some people. “This evening, joined together with friends, we reaffirm our shared customs, traditions and values,” Trump stated, according to the Washington Post. “We love our country. We celebrate our […]
2A Victory: North Dakota Governor Signs ‘Constitutional Carry’ Bill
Second Amendment activists have scored another victory for so-called “Constitutional Carry” as North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum signed legislation that will allow law-abiding adults to carry concealed sidearms without a permit, according to the Bismarck Tribune and Associated Press. State House Majority Leader Al Carlson (R-Fargo) said it was “a great day for the Second […]