Legislative
Pope Says Weapons Manufacturers Can’t Call Themselves Christian
People who manufacture weapons or invest in weapons industries are hypocrites if they call themselves Christian, Pope Francis said on Sunday. Francis issued his toughest condemnation to date of the weapons industry at a rally of thousands of young people at the end of the first day of his trip to the Italian city of…
Read MoreGov. Greg Abbott To Sign New Gun Laws At Red’s Indoor Range
Gov. Greg Abbott over the weekend will sign bills expanding gun rights. With his signature, legislation will allow people to carry guns on college campuses — and carry handguns out in the open. The bill-signing is set to happen at Red’s Indoor Range in Pflugerville at 1908 West Pecan St. on Saturday at 12:30 p.m.…
Read MoreGun Blogs, Videos, Web Forums Threatened By New State Department Regulation
Commonly used and unregulated internet discussions and videos about guns and ammo could be closed down under rules proposed by the State Department, amounting to a “gag order on firearm-related speech,” the National Rifle Association is warning. In updating regulations governing international arms sales, State is demanding that anyone who puts technical details about arms…
Read MoreATF Rule 1140-AA43
The Department of Justice is planning to finalize a proposed rule to amend the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) regarding the making or transferring of a firearm under the National Firearms Act. As proposed, the rule would; (1) add a definition for the term “responsible person”; (2) require each…
Read More2015 Texas Legislative Session – Passed Gun Bills
The following bills were passed this legislative session: SB 273 Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. HB 554 Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in or into the secured area…
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