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Texas Legislative Update
Bill: HB 2782 Caption: Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain firearms, hunting equipment, ammunition, and firearm or hunting accessories for a limited period. House Committee: House Committee on Ways & Means Status Change: Scheduled for public hearing on April 26th, 2011 Bill: HB 2807 Caption: Relating to creating an offense for the…
Read MoreSenators Battle Environmentalists Seeking to Ban Lead in Ammunition, Fishing Tackle
As environmentalists battle to ban the use of lead in ammunition and fishing tackle out of concern for wildlife and their habitats, several U.S. lawmakers have rushed to defend the tools of hunters and fishermen with a new bill to shield such items from regulation. Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont, and John Thune, R-S.D., co-chairmen of…
Read MoreMexico Wants To Sue U.S. Gun Makers
CBS News has learned that the Mexican Government has retained an American law firm to explore filing civil charges against U.S. gun manufacturers and distributors over the flood of guns crossing the border into Mexico. Sources say Mexico’s frustration with U.S. efforts to stop the flow of weapons has pushed them into this novel approach.…
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Bill: HB 2756 Caption: Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun. House Committee: House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety Status Change: Left pending on April 21st, 2011 Bill: SB 905 Caption: Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws…
Read MoreATF Director Threatened With Contempt
“Chairman Issa Chastises ATF for Refusal to Comply with Subpoena,†an April 20 House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform release declares. “If you do not comply with the subpoena, the Committee will be forced to commence contempt proceedings,†the release promises. David Codrea has been on this story since the beginning. Head on over…
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