2A in the USA: Regulations Rundown From Coast to Coast

By Jenn Jacques

With so many pro-Second Amendment and gun control legislation flying around from coast to coast, it can get hard to follow what’s happening where. But we waited eight long years for a shot at strengthening our constitutional right to keep and bear arms, so we can’t stop pushing now!

Here’s a rundown of the states that need our help to strengthen and defend the 2A in the USA:

UTAH: Looking to eliminate restrictive clauses to expand gun rights.

On Wednesday, May 24, 2017, Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources Rob Bishop (R-UT) introduced H.R. 2620, the “Lawful Purpose and Self-Defense Act.” This bill would remove ATF’s authority to use the “sporting purposes” clauses in federal law in ways that could undermine the core purpose of the Second Amendment. Under Chairman Bishop’s legislation, all lawful purposes – including self-defense – would have to be given due consideration and respect in the administration of federal firearms law. [LEARN MORE]

NORTH CAROLINA: Can legislators make constitutional carry stick in the Tar Heel State?

On Wednesday, May 31, 2017, House Bill 746, an omnibus gun bill that makes a number of improvements to existing law, passed the House Judiciary IV Committee. …Read the Rest

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