First-term Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is quite a stark contrast to his predecessor in many ways, but perhaps none more so than his approach to protecting and preserving Constitutional rights – specifically the Second Amendment. For Gov. Landry, it’s been promises made, promises kept to Louisianans who revere the right to keep and bear arms, … Read more
Remember back in the 1980s when gun control groups screeched that Florida would turn into the “Gunshine” state when the Sunshine State passed concealed carry? Many no doubt won’t as they are too young. But we saw the same thing happen just last year as Florida adopted permitless carry. Instead of homicides going through the … Read more
With 29 states now making permitless carry available for those citizens who wish to practice their Second Amendment rights by carrying open or concealed—Louisiana and South Carolina the most recent two to sign such legislation into law—and courts every week striking down draconian gun laws as unconstitutional, and honestly, as the country slowly emerges from … Read more
South Carolina has officially joined the ranks of states championing Second Amendment rights by allowing permitless carry of handguns. Governor Henry McMaster’s signature has marked a significant advancement in gun rights, making South Carolina the 29th state in the nation to adopt this policy. This move has sparked a mix of reactions, with supporters celebrating … Read more
In a notable turn of events, South Carolina is inching closer to implementing a law that would enable residents to carry guns openly without a permit, a discussion that seemed to have hit a standstill but is now actively progressing in the state legislature. This movement comes after a decisive vote in the state House, … Read more
UPDATE: Louisiana today did indeed become the 28th state to pass permitless carry of handguns into law for its residents, when Gov. Jeff Landry (R) signed it along with 10 other bills into law earlier today. ORIGINAL STORY: Louisiana is set to become the 28th state in the nation to allow permitless concealed carry … Read more
We recently posed the question, “Constitutional Carry: Can We Reach 30 States In 2024?” Now, South Carolina lawmakers seem poised to possibly move “permitless” carry one step closer to that mark. House Bill 3594, which has a total of 70 House sponsors passed in a Senate floor vote this week 28-15 after being debated on … Read more
We can already feel the hackles going up on the backs of many of our readers as they read that headline with the resounding “Oh, hell no!” sounding off louder than last night’s cheers of “Happy New Year!” But here’s some food for thought, bear with us… In the United States, the term “constitutional carry” … Read more
By Miguel A. Faria, MD For many years, the federal government has arrogated more power to itself at the expense of the individual states, including policing actions that should fall within the jurisdiction of state courts and not the federal judiciary. Likewise, federal government intrusion into every aspect of the lives of Americans continues to … Read more
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