The US Concealed Carry Association is offering a free report to help users who are new to concealed carry. Regardless of where you are in the country this is a great guide to get you started with the basics. The description provided by the USCCA includes:
30
Dec
Legislation to be Introduced in Georgia to allow CCW Permit holders to Carry on Campus
I think it’s an appropriate situation … so they can be able to protect themselves from the predators we are seeing,” he said, referring to the recent incidents in which Georgia Tech and Georgia State University students have been robbed at gunpoint
30
Dec
Ohio and New Mexico Sign Concealed Carry Reciprocity Agreement
I am pleased that this agreement between Ohio and New Mexico will allow Ohioans who have concealed carry permits the same rights to carry a concealed handgun in the State of New Mexico, as well as New Mexicans who have concealed carry permits to do the same in Ohio” said Attorney General DeWine
05
Dec
Liberty University in Lynchburg Virginia Removes Gun Ban
Guns on campus are a sensitive issue in Virginia after the 2008 Virginia Tech incident. Now a private Christian University has removed a ban that previously banned all firearms from campus property. The new policy allows visitors, students, faculty, and staff with valid concealed weapons permits to store weapons in locked cars. Students can also apply for permission from campus police to carry a firearm on the exterior grounds. The policy also allows some faculty and staff to carry weapons inside buildings with permission granted on a case-by-case basis by campus police.
02
Dec
Sen. Orrin G. Hatch Speaks Out About Firearm Legistlation
Recently Sen Orrin Hatch wrote an article entitled “Protecting our constitutional right to keep and bear arms requires constant vigilance.” Its a great summary of some of the wins that we have achieved at the national level over the last several years. It also speaks out clearly as to the Utah philosophy in regards to firearms.
30
Nov
Nevada Passes Law Allowing Firearms in State Parks
The legislative commission in Nevada has repealed a law that prohibited carrying firearms in State parks. The law still prohibits discharge of a firearm in state parks with obvious exceptions. Nevada state law still protects the rights of self defense of course.
28
Nov
House Passes National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill
Well, the house finally passed a bill that essentially would make all states who issue concealed carry permits, honor permits from any state. This would take a lot of the guess work out of the national travel problems that current concealed carry holders face.