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HI: Firearms Bills At Legislature Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Even as legislation on guns fails to gain traction at the federal level, Hawaii lawmakers are considering a slew of firearms legislation.

FL: Senators Target Records About Hunters
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The next time a bear hunt is conducted in Florida, the hunters could get some additional camouflage.

The Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee on Tuesday backed a measure (SB 1364) that would create a public-records exemption to shield personal information --- such as names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses and telephone numbers --- of people getting hunting, fishing and boating licenses and certificates from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Hot New Grips from Pachmayr for 2016 Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The company known for its innovation in replacement and aftermarket grips is expanding their line with some impressive new items debuted at SHOT Show 2016. Pachmayr introduced laminate and G10 handles for revolvers and pistols.

Gun Test: Ruger 77/17 Hornet Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
When the .17 HMR burst on the scene several years ago I was given the opportunity to spend some time with Rugers 77/17. I learned that at an appropriate range, with good wind conditions, varmints better beware. The rifle was so accurate and fun to shoot I bought it.

A Win in West Virginia, a War of Words in Virginia As Antis Turn on Their Own Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Second Amendment activists are wearing big smiles today in West Virginia after the House of Delegates yesterday passed a measure to allow concealed carry without a permit by more than a 2-to-1 margin, while in neighboring Virginia, the gun prohibition lobby has furiously turned on Gov. Terry McAuliffe for restoring CCW reciprocity agreements with 25 states.

FL: NRA to Rick Scott: Abolish Southwest Florida Water Management District for Second Amendment Violations
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The National Rifle Association is calling on the governor to abolish the Southwest Florida Water Management District once and for all. In a statement released Tuesday, NRA past president and lobbyist Marion Hammer demanded Gov. Rick Scott, Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Florida Legislature take action to get rid of the SWFWMD. Hammer also requested an investigation into the state agency for criminal conduct and called on Bondi to prosecute those responsible for unlawful actions.

PA: Gun Fired in Store Dressing Room Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Police are searching for a man and two others after a gun was fired into a dressing room wall at the Gander Mountain store in the Millcreek Mall complex Sunday. Investigators describe the man as being in his early 20's, white, with ball cap, jeans and white Under Armour sweatshirt.

N.H. Women Handle Gun Politics with Caution Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There is 1 comment on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Clai Lasher Sommers has spent years advocating for gun safety laws, but she relied on her gut as much as her policy knowledge when she picked a candidate in this year's primary. She respected Hillary Clinton, but didn't decide to support her until the two women met as speakers at a campaign event in southwestern New Hampshire last year.

WY: Bill Repealing Gun-Free Zones Resurfaces but Omits Schools Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
For the fourth consecutive year, state lawmakers will sponsor legislation that would repeal gun-free zones in Wyoming.

IA: Simpson College Will Hire Shooting Coach Despite Antis Protest Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
An Iowa college is sticking with its decision to hire a full-time coach for its shooting sports club, despite opposition from alumni and others who say guns have no place on the liberal arts school's campus.

CO: Police "Standoff" Caused By Aggressive IRS Scammers Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Scammers posing as IRS agents forced a school to go on lockout status and police to swarm a house in a Colorado Springs neighborhood. It's a story 11 News first brought you Monday.

Why Havent Republicans Talked About Guns in New Hampshire?
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In New Hampshire, nearly half of the states residents own guns. Republican voters have a notorious libertarian streak and resent government interference and control, and only 24 percent favor more strict gun laws.

This is also the first presidential cycle since Democrats fully embraced gun control as an agenda item. President Obama almost got a universal-background-check bill through the Senate and has signed over 20 executive orders that tighten federal restrictions on gun ownership. One of every four commercials aired by Hillary Clintons campaign has been about gun laws.

OR: House Bill Would Take Guns Away from Drones Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Oregon Legislature is examining whether to remove legal language that allows weaponization of unmanned aircraft systems, commonly referred to as drones.

FL: Open Carry Bill May Not Get Hearing in Senate Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Senate Judiciary Chairman Miguel Diaz de la Portilla may not bring up a controversial open-carry gun measure in his committee during this years legislative session. The move would effectively stop the proposal, which is strongly backed by Second Amendment groups including the National Rifle Association.

WV: Local Gun Owner Speaks on Concealed Carry Bill Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The owner of a local gun store doesn't expect an increase in sales if a permitless conceal carry bill is passed. The House passed a bill yesterday to allow anyone over 21 to carry concealed in most places. Greg Gutta, the owner of Second Amendment Sport and Defense, said a new law likely won't lead to new gun owners.

Arizonans Could Be On Hook For $240 Million For Concealed Carry Tax Credit Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Arizona taxpayers could be on the hook for up to $240 million to convince gun owners to get state permits to carry concealed weapons. Any adult can now have a concealed gun but undergoing the training and getting a permit brings other privileges, like reciprocity with other states. About 250,000 people now have such permits.

CA: Political Candidate Raffling Off Gun at Campaign Kick-Off Event in Stockton Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Feel like you've heard it all already this political season? Alex Appleby begs to differ. "It'll be brand new one, a Hi-Point 9mm," Appleby said.

MO: Ban on Felons Carrying Guns Ruled Constitutional Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Missouri Supreme Court says a recent amendment to the state constitution doesnt mean some felons now can carry guns.

IL: Six Teens Arrested for Stealing $10,000 in Guns From Troy House Party Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Police have arrested two 18-year-olds and four juveniles for stealing $10,000 in guns during a house party. They face multiple felony charges including aggravated possession of firearms and unlawful delivery of stolen firearms. The stolen firearms were delivered within 1000 feet of a school. This is considered a class 1 felony.

UT: Bill to Teach Students to Avoid Picking Up Guns Advances Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Utah's Senate has given preliminary approval to a plan offering optional training to middle school students on what to do if they encounter a weapon or if a gunman enters their school.

Roberts: House Panel OKs Welfare for Arizona Gun Owners Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Republican legislators have, at long last, found a welfare program they can embrace. No, its not Temporary Aid for Needy Families. Arizona is still on target to throw 2,700 kids off of the program on July 1, so that we can have the nations toughest one-year cap.

Find Your State Amid Economic Firearms Impact Report Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
As mass shootings and police-brutality incidents spawn a constant stream of headlines, the American right to bear arms has grown to become one of the hardest conversations of our time. But the impact of guns on the nations coffers is another matter of debate.

WV: Proposed Indoor Gun Range Moving Ahead in Huntington Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Plans for an indoor gun range in West Huntington moved ahead during Monday's City Council meeting. Members discussed three ordinances that will help make the range possible. Council members already gave a green light to one ordinance that permits the discharging of guns inside a licensed indoor shooting range.

Five Lesser-Known Facts About the FN FAL
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1. FAL Pronunciation and Grammar: Soon after the introduction of the rifle, Fabrique Nationale (FN) offered an abbreviation for the English speaking world: L.A.R (Light Automatic Rifle). However, this abbreviation never caught on, and instead we commonly pronounce the model by its French language abbreviation F-A-L. In countries where the rifle was adopted, the letters FAL quickly became an acronym and is pronounced in one word instead of an abbreviation.

WA: Gun Range Opens Inside Olympia Liquor Store Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Booze and guns in one place what could go wrong? Actually, that's far from an accurate picture of what the Glacier Gun Club and the T Brothers Liquor Lodge presents. But the brothers who own two such small businesses are fully aware that's the impression people may initially get.

Someone (Mostly) 3-D Printed a Working Semi-Automatic Gun
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For the last three years, the evolution of firearms has been playing out all over again in plastic form: Deadly, working guns that anyone can generate with a download and a few clicks on a 3-D printer have mutated from mere individual components to a single shot pistol to a reusable rifle. Now the 3-D printed gun community is approaching the next controversial milestone in that progression of printable ordnance: a semi-automatic weapon.

AZ: 3-D-printed full-auto rifle seized at Lukeville crossing Submitted by: David Williamson Website: http://keepandbeararms.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Among a stash of firearms intercepted during outbound inspections in Lukeville, Arizona on Saturday was a semi-automatic assault rifle modified with a 3-D printed receiver, allowing the weapon to fire in full automatic mode, authorities said.