Second Amendment

9:45pm Feb 18, 2022

National National Politics & Government

A bill in the Arizona House would punish banks that refuse business from gun firms

by The Associated Press

Bankers are resisting the bill, calling it government overreach and saying lawmakers are creating a problem with a non-issue in Arizona.
Patrick Semansky / AP

5:21am Feb 17, 2022

National National Politics & Government

Department of Justice sues Missouri over gun rights law

by Peter Granitz

The federal government alleges Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act has endangered public safety by prohibiting local law enforcement from cooperating with federal agencies.
Michael Conroy / AP

7:54pm Jan 15, 2021

National National

NRA Files For Bankruptcy Amid Fraud Suit In New York

by Dustin Jones

The NRA aims to relocate to Texas, away from the "corrupt political ... environment" of New York. The state's attorney general says officials diverted millions of dollars to their personal expenses.
Seth Perlman / AP

8:31pm Aug 14, 2020

National National

Federal Appeals Court Throws Out California Ban On Large-Capacity Gun Magazines

by Vanessa Romo

The court on Friday rules that the state's "near-categorical ban of [the magazines] infringes on the fundamental right to self-defense." The decision is a blow to gun control activists.
Daniel Acker / Bloomberg via Getty Images

5:23pm Jul 28, 2020

National National Politics & Government

Remington Gun-Maker Files For Bankruptcy Protection For 2nd Time Since 2018

by Brakkton Booker

The company, which has been making guns in the U.S. since 1816, filed for Chapter 11 protection in federal court in Alabama as it seeks to restructure amid ongoing legal and financial challenges.
Steve Helber / AP

7:38pm Apr 27, 2020

National National

Virginia Gun Range Can Reopen — Governor Overstepped His Authority, Judge Rules

by Matthew S. Schwartz

Gov. Ralph Northam's order included indoor gun ranges among the businesses temporarily closed to stop the spread of the coronavirus. A judge ruled that the governor had overstepped his authority.
7:33pm Feb 06, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Forsyth Board Narrowly Passes Gun Rights Measure

by Paul Garber

Forsyth County commissioners on Thursday narrowly passed a measure that reaffirms its commitment to the Second Amendment.
5:07pm Jan 23, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Forsyth County Commissioners To Vote On Second Amendment Protection Resolution

by April Laissle

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will vote early next month on a resolution affirming the county’s support of the Second Amendment.
12:27pm Jan 17, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Forsyth County Asked To Consider Gun Rights Resolution

by Neal Charnoff

Forsyth County is considering a gun rights resolution emphasizing a commitment to the Second Amendment.
Zach Gibson / Getty Images

5:12pm Jan 15, 2020

National National Politics & Government

Virginia Governor Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Gun Rights Rally

by Sarah McCammon

Gov. Ralph Northam said that "there are groups with malicious plans" and raised concerns about a reprise of the white supremacist violence in Charlottesville in 2017.
8:00am Jan 15, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Gun Rights Reaffirmed In Davidson County

by Paul Garber

Davidson County Commissioners approved a resolution reaffirming the county’s commitment to the Second Amendment and pledging to guard resident’s rights to own guns.

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4:27pm Dec 18, 2019

National National

The U.S. Concealed Carry Association Woos NRA Members With A Focus On Family

by Corrinne Hess

The U.S. Concealed Carry Association is trying to reach 1 million members by using a different message from that of the NRA. Instead of "from my cold, dead hands," USCCA uses "protect the family."