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Rights Restricted - Very Limited Issue
State law that gives the government complete discretion over the issuance of carry permits, and where that discretion is normally used to deny the issuance of permits. -
Rights Infringed/Non-Issue
State law that completely prohibits carrying firearms for personal protection outside the home or place of business.
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Armed Citizen IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Red state's NRA-backed bill to allow armed teachers in classroom one step closer to passage
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
An NRA-backed bill in Idaho that would allow public school teachers and staff to arm themselves on school grounds jumped its first legislative hurdle, advancing out of a House committee on Wednesday. "NRA-backed HB 415 underscores our commitment to children's safety, empowering trained, responsible school employees to carry concealed firearms. ...)
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Tuesday, April 10, 2001
Do other countries all have more restrictive gun laws and lower violent crime rates than the U.S.? How ...
Tuesday, July 25, 2000
PLEASE NOTE: In addition to territorial laws, the purchase, sale and (in certain circumstances) the possession and interstate ...
Wednesday, December 15, 1999
FEDERAL FIREARMS LAWS Table of Contents Summary of Gun Control Act of 1968 Gun Control Act of 1968 ...
Friday, July 16, 1999
The National Instant Check System (NICS) for firearms transactions takes effect Nov. 30, 1998, replacing the Brady Act's ...
