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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Feinstein Quoted Scalia Out of Context to Push Agenda :: 03/25/2017
U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- Anti-gun Senator Dianne Feinstein quoted the Supreme Court’s 2008 Heller ruling out of context while questioning Judge Neil Gorsuch during this week’s Judiciary Committee hearings in an attempt to legitimize her gun ban agenda, the Second Amendment Foundation said today.
Governor Signs Colorado Switchblade/Gravity Knife Ban Repeal :: 03/25/2017
USA -(Ammoland.com)- Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper on Thursday signed SB 17-008, the bill to repeal Colorado's switchblade and gravity knife ban.
Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Embraces Heller and Originalism During Senate Hearings :: 03/25/2017
Judge Neil M. Gorsuch, President Trump’s pick to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia on the U.S. Supreme court, asserted during his confirmation hearings this week that Scalia’s landmark Second Amendment opinion in District of Columbia v. Heller “guarantees the individual right to keep and bear arms for self-defense.”
Constitutional Carry: North Dakota - The 2nd Amendment Is Your Concealed Carry Permit :: 03/24/2017
The legislation–House Bill 1169–passed the House on February 21 by a vote of 83-9. It passed the Senate on March 21 by a vote of 34-13.
Constitutional Carry: South Dakota - Supporters Press State Lawmakers to Overturn Gun Bill Veto :: 03/24/2017
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gun rights supporters are urging state lawmakers to overturn Gov. Dennis Daugaard's veto of a bill to allow people who can legally carry a concealed handgun in South Dakota to do so without a permit.
Gun safety best ever, accidental deaths at new low, 0.3 Percent of all in 2015 :: 03/24/2017
Despite gun sales reaching record numbers in the last two years, accidental gun shootings are at an all-time low, a surprising finding by the National Safety Council.
The Washington Post Gives Gun Control Group and U.S. Senator Three Pinocchios on Suppressors :: 03/24/2017
Last week, we wrote about Americans for Responsible Solutions’ irresponsible misinformation about The Hearing Protection Act on Twitter. Apparently, we weren’t the only ones who took notice of ARS’s complete disregard for the facts on firearm suppressors.
A.T.F. Filled Secret Bank Account With Millions From Shadowy Cigarette Sales :: 03/23/2017
Government records and interviews with people involved reveal an operation that existed on a murky frontier — between investigating smuggling and being complicit in it. After The New York Times began asking about the operation last summer, the Justice Department disclosed it to the department’s inspector general’s office, which is investigating. The inspector general “expressed serious concerns,” court records show.
Gun Owners of America stress pro-gun changes to American Healthcare Act :: 03/23/2017
Gun Owners of America wants congressional Republicans to strip provisions related to gun ownership from the Obamacare replacement bill scheduled for a vote Thursday in the House.
Unarmed Policing Leaves Officers Sitting Ducks For Terrorism In Britain :: 03/23/2017
Today, the British people are coming to grips with yesterday’s “lone wolf” terror attack in London. A single assailant plowed his vehicle through pedestrian bridge traffic, injuring 29 people and killing three before crashing into a fence outside Parliament. He then exited his vehicle with a large knife in his hand and was confronted by a veteran police officer with 15 years of experience.
Among the priorities of a new Virginia congressman: Void D.C.'s strict gun laws :: 03/22/2017
A freshman Republican congressman from Virginia has introduced legislation to void the District’s strict gun laws as one of his first bills, sparking a retort from Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) that he should pay more attention to the lax gun laws in his own state.
Constitutional Carry: North Dakota constitutional carry bill heads to Gov. Burgum :: 03/22/2017
Lawmakers in the North Dakota Senate on Tuesday gave a big thumbs up to a measure to allow permitless concealed carry in the state, sending the proposal to Gov. Doug Burgum.
Judge Neil Gorsuch addresses 2nd Amendment, Heller as hearings continue :: 03/22/2017
Senate Judiciary Dems asked tough questions of Judge Gorsuch during his marathon first round of questioning on Tuesday.
Pennsylvania: Game Commission Set to Finalize the Proposed Semi-Automatic Rifle Hunting Rules :: 03/22/2017
With only a few days left before the Pennsylvania Game Commission votes for final approval of the proposed rulemaking for the semi-auto rifle hunting law, anti-hunting organizations are attempting to derail progress by pushing their anti-gun agendas.
Democrats Set to Grill Trump's U.S. Supreme Court Nominee :: 03/21/2017
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch faces a grueling day of questioning from Democrats on Tuesday on how he might rule on contentious social issues like abortion and whether he is sufficiently independent from the man who picked him, President Donald Trump.
Sen. Feinstein at Gorsuch Confirmation: NRA an 'Extreme Organization' :: 03/21/2017
Feinstein’s NRA comment came after she voiced her expectations that the Supreme Court will have final say on air and water pollution and just before she addressed employers who “[discriminate] against workers.”
The Left's Disconnect On Gun-Free Zones :: 03/21/2017
I’m no expert on so-called “gun-free” zones. In fact, I leave that title to researcher and author John Lott, who you will find answering several questions on this very important topic this Thursday.
Amy Schumer Tries to Educate Audience About Guns, Fails Miserably :: 03/20/2017
In her rant, Schumer attempts to use sarcasm and “humor” – assuming you find her funny – to go after lawful gun owners. The problem with her rant is his logic is severely flawed. She’s simply spewing the typical gun control talking points.
Canadian Conservative Leadership Candidate Wants Freer Gun Laws :: 03/20/2017
Conservative Party of Canada leadership candidate Maxime Bernier wants to loosen Canada’s notoriously tight gun laws, and he wants to start with the AR-15, which currently is restricted to law enforcement and the military.
Legislation to Protect the Legal Transport of Firearms Introduced :: 03/20/2017
Pro-gun members of Congress have introduced legislation to protect travelers who are transporting firearms interstate for lawful purposes.
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