The Guardian is reporting that “momentum toward permitless (carry) is unmistakable, as new laws give millions of Americans increasingly unfettered access to firearms even as gun violence rises across the country” in what may read as a lament about so-called “constitutional carry.” The Tuesday report focuses on adoption by three more states—Alabama, Indiana and Ohio—of […]
Third in a Row: Indiana Adopts ‘Permitless Carry’ Legislation
One more state has been added to the expanding roll of “constitutional carry” states where a permit or license to carry is no longer necessary in order for law-abiding citizens to be armed in public. Indiana has joined the ranks as the 24th permitless carry jurisdiction, coming in only several days after governors in Alabama […]
Speculation GA Could Go ‘Constitutional Carry’ in 2022
Heading into 2022, there is speculation Georgia could join the ranks of “constitutional carry” states, but it may take some doing. According to WXIA News, “Backers of expanded gun rights are hopeful an election-year legislature will eliminate the need for permits to carry a concealed weapon…Eliminating the requirement for a permit to carry a concealed […]
Rights Activists Should Closely Watch Trial of Des Moines Reporter
Second Amendment activists across the country should pay close attention to the trial of a Des Moines Register reporter, scheduled to begin Monday, not so much because of the charges, but because of something the newspaper’s executive editor reportedly said that is important about rights. At the time of her arrest, reporter Andrea Sahouri was […]
Sweet 16: KY Joins 15 other States with ‘Constitutional Carry’
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 […]