Gun Rights

(GunReports.com) -- Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Terry Green granted a motion in the National Rifle Association and California Rifle and Pistol Association-financed case against the City of Los Angeles, forcing LAPD to disclose what it takes to get a concealed carry weapon permit in the City of Los Angeles on June 9.

(GunReports.com) -- Airgun maker Crosman is worried that pending regulations in California may actually increase police/citizen mishaps and accidental shootings. According to a letter from Laura Evans, Marketing Coordinator at Crosman, 'Some of you may already be aware, but the State of California is prepared to vote on a new law that will affect the future of the airgun and airsoft industries. It could also jeopardize the safety of the public and especially, police officers.'

(GunReports.com) -- New GunReports.com Videos: 1: The M40 Sniper System (today called the M24) is based on the Remington Model 700 rifle. Here's a brief history. 2: This video showcases what is included in the Brownells tactical charging handle kit. 3: Laurie introduces the new RugerSR-556E 'essential' version of the popular Ruger SR-556 rifle.

(GunReports.com) -- The National Rifle Association is funding and supporting a lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of Illinois’ complete and total ban on carrying firearms for self-defense outside the home. The case, filed last week in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, is Shepard v. Madigan. The lead plaintiff is church treasurer Mary Shepard; joining her is the Illinois State Rifle Association, the NRA’s state affiliate.

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(GunReports.com) -- New GunReports.com Videos: 1: Laurie introduces the new Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle at the NRA Show in Pittsburgh. 2: Here's a look Gunsite Rangemaster Charlie McNeese talks about the importance of trigger control and follow through when shooting a handgun. 3: Here's an in-depth look at a dedicated .22 barrel for the AR-15/M16 Platform that is used in conjunction with your .22 conversion bolt.

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(GunReports.com) -- The University of Kentucky has fired a graduate student and former anesthesia technician, Michael Mitchell, for keeping a gun in his car a mile away from the university hospital where he was employed, according to the Gun Owners of America. The university then proceeded to try to deny Mitchell unemployment compensation by claiming, unsuccessfully, that he was fired for misconduct. A hearing officer found against the University of Kentucky and in favor of Mitchell.

(GunReports.com) -- New GunReports.com Videos: 1: Laurie introduces the new Ruger SR-1911 pistol at the NRA Show in Pittsburgh. 2: Here's a look at various models of the rugged YHMC clamp-on front sight gas blocks. 3: The Dovenator (Scott Breeze) heads to Argentina in an attempt to break the record for doves shot in one day.

(GunReports.com) -- From NRAblog.com, by Lars Dalseide: According to Mr. Ted Nugent, the crowds for his seminars at the National Rifle Association's Annual Meetings and Exhibits are constantly the largest for the conventions. After sitting in on this year's event in the Spirit of Pittsburgh room in the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, titled 'I Still Believe,' that statement of fact is very easy to believe.

(GunReports.com) -- From the NRA-ILA: The Texas House is expected to debate and vote on NRA-backed employee/parking lot protection legislation May 2.

(GunReports.com) -- A measure to allow Texas concealed carry permit holders to carry a firearm in college campus buildings stalled in the Texas State Senate for the second time earlier this week.