Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden uses racially offensive language, fires longtime staff for little or no reason, delays firearm permits and promotes himself and his own interests rather than his staff.
Gun Permits
Thug Life in NYC Is Looking Up, the Rest of Us Can Hurry Up & Wait
It will take my friend at least 6 months for his NYC application to be approved so that he can legally shoot at commercial ranges and keep his pistol in his home.
Fourth Circuit Finds Maryland’s License to Purchase a Handgun Constitutional
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit en banc ruled that the Maryland handgun purchase license is constitutional.
Minnesota Loses Again: Federal Court Denies Rehearing on Unconstitutional Young Adult Carry Ban
the right of the people mentioned in the 2nd Amendment was not limited to those over a certain age. Certainly young adults fall within the definition of ‘the people’ ever since they’ve been allowed to vote
Research Finds: More Concealed Carry Permits Do NOT = More Guns Stolen
One cry frequently thrown about by gun banners is more concealed handguns lead to an increase in stolen guns. New findings backed by hard data show that is NOT true.
Hawaii Concedes CCW Fight in Blake Day vs Hawaii ~ VIDEO
In an oh-so-satisfying victory for Second Amendment supporters in Hawaii, Blake Day has successfully navigated through the challenging waters of Hawaii’s restrictive gun permit policies, securing his fundamental right to carry a concealed firearm
Washington Democrats File Permit-to-Purchase Bill; Training, Live Fire Required
More than 20 Washington State Democrats have pre-filed legislation that would create a permit-to-purchase for anyone hoping to buy any firearm, with a training requirement that includes a live-fire demonstration of competency.
Laws Requiring Permission to Obtain Guns Look Vulnerable: Good Bye FID Cards
The 4th Circuit’s Rejection of Maryland’s Handgun Licensing System Suggests Similar Schemes in Other States Are Unconstitutional…
The Shameful Suspension of Vince Ricci’s Gun Permit ~ VIDEO
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office, cited his “yelling” at Los Angeles Police Department officers upon their arrival as the reason for the permit suspension.
Pro Gun Groups Force Mecklenburg County Sheriff McFadden To Process Gun Permits
If the Sheriff violates the order, McFadden could be found in contempt of court. The judge then could fine the reality TV star, or in extreme cases, the judge could jail the Sheriff.
IN: State Police Overwhelmed by Response to Free Lifetime Carry Permits
On 1 July, 2021, the fee for the Indiana lifetime carry permit was eliminated. The response was phenomenal.
Former Maryland Permit Review Board Member Physically Dragged from Hearing ~ VIDEO
Shari Judah, a former member of the Handgun Permit Review Board, was physically evicted from the Joint committee meeting on 8 March, 2019. She ran over her 1 minute allocated statement time.
NICS Checks Remain High in September, More Carry Permits, Lower Gun Sales
Total National Instant background Checks for September of 2018 are similar to previous two years. Permit-related checks are up, firearms checks are down.
Trinidad and Tobago to Consider More Gun Permit Reform
The failures of the gun permit system in Trinidad and Tobago are causing a push for reforms of the law.
Tennessee Lifetime Handgun Permits in 2017 – What You Need to Know
In 2016, some Tennessee legislators worked hard to reduce the cost for standard and lifetime handgun permits for gun owners.
Push for Gun Control Leads to Record Increase in Minnesota Carry Permits
The number of valid Minnesota carry permits is now 221,712, an increase of more than 6,000 in the last month, according to figures released by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
The Government Gives, and the Government Takes Away
The LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. Now the state of Virginia government taketh away too.
After Robbery, Papa Roux Restaurant Offers 25% Discount to Gun Carriers
After a robbery, Papa Roux, a restaurant in Indianapolis, offers a 25% discount to people legally carrying a gun. Business is booming.
Gov. Christie Takes Executive Action Speeding Up Government Approval to Own a Gun
The Governor announced that the Attorney General will file a regulatory change that will ensure expedited, priority firearm application processing for victims of domestic violence, violent crimes…
Ireland to Raise Firearms Permit Costs
To ensure that as many people as possible can shoot it is important, amongst other things, that the cost of a licence to own a gun is not prohibitive…
ATF Provides Update on NFA Processing Times
ATF has taken significant steps to reduce the number of pending NFA applications….
Guns, Bathrooms, and Legal Consequences
One of the most legally dangerous places to carry a handgun is in the bathroom. People forget handguns in bathrooms, and that places them in legal jeopardy…
MI Poll Supports Cheap, Fast, Easy Concealed Carry
Minbcnews.com is running a poll about a proposal in Michigan to make obtaining a concealed carry permit cheaper, faster and easier.
Jersey City’s Extra Gun Forms Ruled Offensive to New Jersey Law
These Decisions, Said Nappen, Put Police Departments And Judges On Notice That Breaches Of Due Process And Wrongful Denials Based Upon Superfluous Demands Will Not Stand…
West Virginia: House Overwhelmingly Passes Gun Permit Confidentiality Bill
Last Wednesday, the West Virginia House of Delegates passed critical legislation that protects the personal safety, individual privacy and property of law-abiding gun owners with a valid concealed deadly weapons permit…
ANJRPC Launches Statewide Crackdown On NJ Agency’s Gun Permitting Abuses
Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs is pleased to announce the launch of its Permitting StrikeForce Program – an ambitious statewide initiative to address firearms permitting abuses throughout the entire Garden State…
Judge Rules NJ Towns Can NOT Arbitrarily Add Additional Requirements for Gun Permits
At least 1000 people submitted passport photos with their Firearm Applications before Jeremy Perez stood up and said “Not Me!” to the Paterson NJ Police Department…
Maryland State Police Terminates ‘All Hands’ Program; Vows To Protect Firearms Applicants’ Personal Info
The State filed sworn affidavits with the Court assuring that going forward, Maryland State Police will only use State Police employees or Department of Public Safety and Corrections Services for data entry…
Stop North Carolina Sheriffs from Abusing the Gun Permit Process
While applicants currently wait up to 45 days just to submit applications, now sheriffs want more money from you…
NC Sheriffs: Money & Power More Important Than Gun Rights?
These public servants have heard your voices, but the power and money associated with discriminatory and obsolete pistol permit system is too tempting. These few greedy Sheriffs have doubled-down on opposition…