PA Bill Number: HB568
Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for gun violence task forces.
Description: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for gun violence task forces. ...
Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: Feb 12, 2025
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Continuing Down The Road To Second Amendment Freedom :: 03/30/2017
The Right-to-Carry revolution continues to sweep across the country. With Gov. Doug Burgum’s signing of HB 1169 last week, North Dakota became the latest state to adopt a “permitless”/constitutional carry law. New Hampshire passed its own “permitless” carry law earlier this year, while other states like South Carolina are still considering similar legislation. (South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard vetoed a constitutional carry bill passed by the legislature earlier this month.)
Four Big Victories for the Second Amendment :: 03/30/2017
USA -(Ammoland.com)- I want to thank you again for having signed up to receive GOA's legislative updates and for taking action on the alerts that Gun Owners of America sends you.
Ohio bill would repeal requirement to tell police about concealed guns :: 03/30/2017
A bill has been proposed in the Ohio Legislature that would repeal the requirement that drivers give notification of concealed handgun licenses when stopped by police officers.
Republicans reboot bill to require ATF to film their gun tests :: 03/30/2017
A group of House GOP members wants the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to show their work when it comes to gun testing procedures.
Bills revived in Harrisburg lowering standards for gun rights groups to sue cities over local laws :: 03/29/2017
State legislators are again discussing bills that would make it easier to sue municipalities over local firearms ordinances that conflict with Pennsylvania law.
Constitutional Carry: Bill would allow carrying concealed guns without permits in Wisconsin :: 03/29/2017
MADISON – People in Wisconsin would be able to carry concealed firearms without getting training or state permits, under legislation unveiled Tuesday by more than three dozen Republican lawmakers.
How Fourth Circuit's Support For 'Assault Weapon' Bans May End Them :: 03/29/2017
In February, the Fourth Circuit upheld Maryland’s ban on so-called “assault weapons” in Kolbe v. Hogan. The law targeted firearms by name and by reference to cosmetic features (pistol grips, flash suppressors, etc.), and the ability to accept magazines that hold more than 10 cartridges. The broad proscription outlawed many of America’s most popular sporting arms, including AR-pattern rifles.
PA governor promises to veto gun preemption bill moving through Senate :: 03/29/2017
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said Tuesday he will veto a preemption bill aimed at firearm regulations should it get to his desk.
PA Senators Seeking To Strengthen State PFA Laws Divided Over Guns :: 03/29/2017
HARRISBURG, PA (CBS) — A group of Pennsylvania lawmakers has proposed legislation to put more teeth into the state’s Protection From Abuse laws.
Pennsylvania approves semi-auto rifles for hunting small game, not large :: 03/29/2017
Conservation officials in Harrisburg on Tuesday voted to end the Commonwealth’s ban on the use of semi-automatic rifles for hunting on some animals, but not deer, bear, turkey or elk.
Yes, 'Assault Rifles' Are Good for Home Defense :: 03/29/2017
One of the consistent arguments advanced in favor of banning so-called “assault rifles” from the civilian market is the assertion that they’re somehow inappropriate for home defense. Tell that to this guy:
Doctors Group 'White Paper' Backs Hearing Protection Act :: 03/28/2017
A new “White Paper” released Monday by the Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership (DRGO), a project of the Second Amendment Foundation, says making firearm sound suppressors more available to the public by eliminating government paperwork could be a boon to preventing hearing loss among shooters.
North Dakota 14th Constitutional Carry State - 40 Percent of US area now allows carrying without a permit :: 03/28/2017
On Friday, North Dakota’s Republican Governor Doug Burgum signed legislation making their state the 14th that allows carrying without a concealed handgun permit. The bill had passed the legislature with overwhelming majorities (34 to 13 in the state Senate and 83 to 9 in the state House). North Dakota thus joined New Hampshire in passing Constitutional Carry this year, though it seems unlikely that any more states will pass these laws during the current sessions.
Virginia Gov. McAuliffe vetoes 5 pro-gun bills, calls for return to handgun rationing :: 03/28/2017
After rejecting a sheaf of legislation expanding gun rights, McAuliffe sent a proposed amendment to lawmakers to restore the state’s one-handgun-a-month law.
What Is National Concealed Carry Reciprocity? :: 03/28/2017
Violence in Baltimore, Detroit and Chicago are not the fault of a lack of gun laws. But if you try to carry a gun for self-defense in these cities you are the one likely to end up in jail. Even driving through New Jersey with a gun can land you in jail.
Internal Sheriffs Association email shows that money drives pistol permit law :: 03/27/2017
The battle over SB24 just keeps getting stranger. The legislation introduced by Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) removes the requirement for Alabamians to obtain a license before carrying a concealed pistol. The Alabama Sheriffs Association doesn't want to change a thing.
Pennsylvania Senate Committee schedules hearing for gun preemption bill :: 03/27/2017
Pennsylvania’s Senate Local Government Committee scheduled a hearing Tuesday for a rebooted preemption bill invalidated by the Supreme Court last year.
Utah drops legal minimum age for concealed carry permit to 18 :: 03/27/2017
Republican Gov. Gary Herbert last week signed a proposal into law that will allow 18-20 year olds in Utah to apply to carry a concealed handgun.
Violence and Utopia - Realism and Idealism in the age of gun control :: 03/27/2017
Evil is hard to accept. I attended a self-defense training class last week where an expert described how callous and downright evil violent criminals can be. I don’t think I’m a coward, but recognizing evil takes an emotional toll. I’m not alone in feeling that way. Gun “prohibition” laws give us psychological relief from facing evil. Projecting evil intent on an inanimate object protects us from having to recognize violence as part of the human condition. By contrast, recognizing evil strips away our innocence and imposes obligations on us.
Analysis - Are firearms with a silencer 'quiet'? :: 03/26/2017
Congress is preparing to debate the so-called Hearing Protection Act, which would streamline the purchase of suppressors for firearms. To buy a suppressor, more popularly known as a silencer, one must meet a number of requirements that result in a nine-month approval process (including submitting fingerprints and a photograph) and a $200 tax stamp. (A silencer generally costs hundreds of dollars, and can easily top $1,000.)
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