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Whether you're traveling interstate, have recently moved, or are a long-time resident, knowing your specific state's gun laws is an important part of gun ownership.

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The Williston Herald  

Thursday, August 20, 2015

North Dakota: Local restaurants unfazed by new Right-to-Carry laws

A change in state gun laws makes it OK for people with a concealed weapons license to bring a gun into a business that serves alcohol, provided there is a restaurant section on-site as well.The ...

WBAL  

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Baltimore Mayor advocates federal gun control

The mayor called for a national response, including a controversial target: tougher federal gun laws. She acknowledged that Baltimore's violence surges on despite Maryland's gun laws, some of the toughest in the country.

The Herald Tribune  

Thursday, August 20, 2015

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During most discussions about concealed carry on colleges campuses, the voices of students who support gun rights and want a means to defend themselves are usually missing, according to Rebekah Hargrove a graduate student at ...

The Sun Journal  

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Handgun sales spike in advance of Maine permit change

An upcoming change in Maine law that allows adults to carry a concealed handgun without a permit is triggering a spike in gun sales at some local shops.

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Florida Alert! Give Florida Students the Right to Self-Defense!

Please read the compelling and right on target OpEd, Give Florida students right to self-defense, by university student, Rebekah ...

The Associated Press  

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Missouri Supreme Court: Felon-in-possession law stands

The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a state law banning felons from possessing firearms, ruling that it does not violate a constitutional right to bear arms.The court decision was based on a version of ...

The Associated Press  

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Utah revoking concealed gun permits due to fingerprint issue

Utah state officials are revoking concealed weapons permits this year at almost record rates because of unreadable fingerprints.

The Associated Press  

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

New N.C. law lets Guard members have concealed carry on duty

A bill allowing some North Carolina National Guard members to carry concealed handguns while on duty is now law.Gov. Pat McCrory signed the measure Tuesday at a ceremony at National Guard headquarters in Raleigh.

The Star Tribune  

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Minnesota Appeals Court rules NFL can ban off-duty officers from carrying guns at stadium

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday that the National Football League can ban off-duty officers from bringing guns into stadiums on game day.

FOX CT  

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

DEEP to allow Sunday bow hunting for most of the state in October

HARTFORD – Bow hunting for deer will be allowed on private lands for all but North Central Connecticut on Sundays starting October 1.

NRA ILA

Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the "lobbying" arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.