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Over the last six months, I have worked through a set of theories based on some discussions with some deeply experienced friends, which I would like to share. One high ranking Army friend—formerly a Night Stalker—said, “There is no one perfect small arm for any situation. The dynamics of the environment you expect to be engaged in dictate the armament.” For several reasons, it is my theory that an AR-15 pistol is the better personal defense and road travel firearm to have stowed in your vehicle.
“My case is up for review sometime between February and April,” says Mr. Nichols, “This ruling will have a major affect on gun rights for the United States of America.”
Congressman Thomas Massie, Chairman of the Congressional Second Amendment Caucus, introduced H.R 2909, the D.C Personal Protection Reciprocity Act. This legislation would allow individuals with a valid concealed carry permit issued from their home state to carry their firearms in the District of Columbia.
A Texas House committee has approved legislation that would allow handguns to be carried—concealed or in a holster—without a state-issued license. The Texas Senate also passed SB 1408, a bill to allow first responders to carry concealed. The just-passed version of HB 1911’s permitless carry provisions approved by the House Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee contained several substantial changes from previous versions. Read the full details.
A recent incident, in which a Waffle House waitress was fired after defending herself against an attempted robbery, shows that even when people exercise their legal right to self-defense, they can still be terminated by their employers.
In three videos, Law Shield Firearms Program Attorneys Michele Byington, Edwin Walker, and Richard Carter explain what gunowners can expect to happen if they’ve used a gun in self defense:
Last year, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America’s founder, Shannon Watts lied about Starbucks firearms policy. Though the coffee chain respectfully asked gun owners to not open carry, the company did not revise its gun policy and chooses to follow all local and state laws in regards to carrying a firearm in public. Shannon Watts is at it again, this time claiming Panera Bread is changing its policy. Why do the Moms continue to lie about gun control victories? Even though Moms Demand Action have officially stated that six different companies have caved to their demands, six stores and restaurants have not changed policy and still allow gun owners to legally carry firearms inside.
Since February 2010, federal law states it is legal to carry a firearm into our country’s national parks. However, all local and state laws still apply. Are you a concealed carry permit holder? Well, don’t try taking it to Adirondack Park in New York. Firearms are still prohibited in New York’s national parks. Fortunately, most states do allow CCW in national parks, as long as they hold reciprocity agreements with your states permits and licenses. This quick-read guide will tell who which state is gun friendly and which one is not, so you can plan to pitch your tent accordingly.
In the U.S. Law Shield and Texas Law Shield Forums, a member asked the lawyers: Is it wise to carry a “statement card” with you and hand it to the police at the scene, rather than give a verbal statement? The lawyers explain that while the statement card sure sounds convenient, it is not going to be appropriate for every situation. Read this response from U.S. Law Shield to learn more.
