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Gun Groups Hope to Expand Rights in Special Session

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, August 4, SB14 sponsored by Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) passed with a favorable report out of the Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation General Fund by a 7-1 vote. SB14 would recognize a law-abiding gun owner’s right to possess a concealed firearm in a vehicle, without … Continued
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August 6, 2015

BamaCarry Asks for No Compromises on Gun Legislation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, May 4 the pro-gun rights group, BamaCarry, announced in an open letter to state Senator Arthur Orr that they could no longer support the omnibus gun rights legislation after changes in the House version that they claim weakened the bill.  On Wednesday, April 29 the House Public … Continued
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May 5, 2015

Zeigler Addresses Tuscaloosa Bamacarry

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, June 21 state Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) addressed an estimated 100 members of BamaCarry at Dreamland Barbecue in Northport. Zeigler announced that he was nicknamed Jim “Wastecutter” Zeigler.  “Today is my 3 month anniversary as your auditor.  It seems like three years.”  “I call this a hysterical … Continued
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April 22, 2015

Gun Rights Amendment Held Over

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday the Alabama House of Representatives voted to carry over debate on House Bill 8, The Alabama Firearms Protection Amendment. HB 8 creates a constitutional amendment (CA) to, “the Constitution of Alabama of 1901 to provide that citizens of Alabama have a fundamental right to bear arms and … Continued
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February 14, 2013

Second Amendment Activists Gather in Montgomery Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Hundreds of Second Amendment supporters are expected to rally in Montgomery on Tuesday to urge state legislators to pass the Alabama Firearm Freedoms Act in the 2013 legislative session. Conservative activist Al Mickle wrote, “As our state legislators begin the 2013 session, we will stand together, to encourage them … Continued
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February 4, 2013