By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter I am not a politician nor do I enjoy politics. This installment, however, comes dangerously close to taking a political stance. If you are reading this outdoors column that is directed towards hunters, shooters, fishermen and the like, there’s a good chance you might already be a member of
Month: March 2024
Former White House Director of National AIDS Policy Harold Phillips to be Honored by Latino Commission on AIDS – NRA News Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for political professionals · Saturday, March 2, 2024 · 692,801,073 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics
If you have been paying attention, you are already aware that anti-gun politicians in Augusta have released an all-out assault on your Second Amendment rights. From waiting periods on legally made firearm purchases, to universal background checks, and gun registries, it has become apparent that these lawmakers will stop at nothing to strip you of
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina is about to get a lot more attention this political season. After the March 5 primary election, you can expect the spotlight to be even brighter on the Old North State, not just because of the presidential election but because of the race for governor, too. The front-runners — Democratic
People mourn for victims of a school mass shooting at a square in Uvalde, Texas, the United States on May 24, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua] An effort is underway in some mainly Republican-led states of the United States to arm teachers in the classroom amid worsening gun violence in schools. The states of Idaho, Nebraska, Iowa and
Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email The Florida House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow 18-year-olds to buy firearms, lowering the previous age minimum of 21. The Republican-controlled state House passed the controversial measure
Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email The Florida House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow 18-year-olds to buy firearms, lowering the previous age minimum of 21. The Republican-controlled state House passed the controversial measure
President Joe Biden will return to the Philadelphia area next Friday, the day after his State of the Union address in Washington. The speech, eight months ahead of the election, is a high-profile chance for Biden to argue his case for staying in office, and comes two days after Super Tuesday when former President Donald
A quick look at 9mm Major, the slightly bigger older brother of the 9mm Luger. There are good arguments to be made whether the 9mm Major is simply a hot 9mm Luger load … or another distinct chambering shooting 9mm bullets. It’s not a wildcat nor proprietary load; it has a distinct OAL measurement that
On Monday March 4th, at 8 am, Senate File 105 will be heard in the House Judiciary Committee. The bill would prohibit the use of merchant category codes to identify firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition purchases. Please contact members of the committee and urge them to SUPPORT SF 105 by using the Take Action button below. SF 105 provides
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started four years ago, recruiting across the military services has been in crisis. Many recruiters lost access to schools that were shuttered. The military also has been increasingly the subject of political attacks – mainly from the right of the aisle condemning the services as “woke.” We’ll get into that in
To borrow a phrase used regularly during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are beginning to “bend the curve” since firearm-related deaths reached an all-time high of nearly 49,000 in 2021. At a recent NRA event in Pennsylvania, our former president boasted that his administration purposely “did nothing” to try to curtail the spike
Yesterday, the Senate Veterans and Public Safety Committee passed Senate Bill 148, The Second Amendment Privacy Act. The bill was quickly sent to the Senate floor where it passed by a vote of 25-7. This legislation now goes to the House where it will receive a committee assignment. SB 148 will prohibit the use of
As she seeks a third and final term as a Los Angeles County supervisor, Kathryn Barger and her supporters are touting her endorsements from unions, the Sierra Club and the local lobbying arm of Planned Parenthood, her concerns about climate change and her willingness to stand up to the NRA and former President Trump. It
Three men are vying for the Republican nomination to represent Alabama’s 6th Congressional District – incumbent Rep. Gary Palmer and challengers Kenneth McFeeters and Gerrick Wilkins. Here’s a bit about them. Kenneth McFeeters Kenneth McFeeters, 63, who is also known as “Abe” McFeeters was born in Montreal, Canada, and grew up in Birmingham. He became a
While Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, R-Oak Ridge, says the Tennessee General Assembly will “probably” hammer out an agreement on the governor’s school choice proposal in a conference committee ― the final stop for legislation when the House and Senate are at odds on final language ― House Republican leadership remains optimistic that the two chambers
Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list. The New Guns And Gear: WOOX Titano Heirloom looks with state-of-the-art performance, the WOOX Titano stands out in competition stocks. Tailored for Benchrest
On February 27th, Senate Bill 203 received final passage on the House floor on a vote of 62-8. The legislation will now head to Governor Noem’s desk for her consideration. SB 203 amends current law, by allowing an individual with an enhanced concealed carry permit and written permission from a school principal or individual with control of supervision