Michigan State Representative Steven Johnson has once again introduced the Michigan Knife Rights Act, Knife Rights’ signature knife law preemption a bill, HB 5286. Preemption prevents enforcement of existing local knife ordinances, and prohibits new ordinances, more restrictive than state law which only serve to confuse or entrap law-abiding citizens traveling within or through the state. [Read more…]
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Ohio Knife Law Reform Bill Hearing in House
The Ohio House Criminal Justice Committee held a “proponent” hearing last Thursday on Senate Bill 140, Knife Rights’ Ohio Knife Law Reform bill. Todd Rathner, Knife Rights Director of Legislative Affairs, testified in support of the bill. Senate Bill 140, which passed the Senate 32-1, will change Ohio knife law by making two separate substantive changes: [Read more…]
Pittsburgh Residents Seek Preliminary Injunction Against Ban on Standard Capacity Magazines
FAIRFAX, Va. — With support from the NRA, gun owners challenging Pittsburgh’s ban on publicly carrying loaded magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds filed a motion today seeking a preliminary injunction. If the motion is granted, an injunction would prohibit Pittsburgh from enforcing its ban while the case is pending.Although Pittsburgh has labeled [Read more…]
NSSF Applauds U.S. House of Representatives Introduction of Freedom Financing Act
APRIL 4, 2019 NSSF APPLAUDS U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INTRODUCTION OF FREEDOM FINANCING ACT Legislation Protects Firearms Industry from Corporate Discrimination NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearms industry trade association, applauded the introduction of H.R. 2079, the Freedom Financing Act in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas). [Read more…]
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE MOLOT SANCTIONS
While walking around SHOT Show this year, I couldn’t help but see the ads running for the “Last of Molot” and directing me to Booth 11217. With the prospect of the promise of free patch and a chance to check out the last of the VEPR’s, I couldn’t resist. As many of you know, this [Read more…]