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NRA supports streamlined concealed carry permits bill

Wednesday, State Senator Randy Price (R-Opelika) and State Representative Proncey Robertson (R-Mt. Hope) pre-filed a bill that would establish a cohesive and statewide management level process for administering and managing concealed weapons permits in the state of Alabama. The National Rifle Association has endorsed this legislation. “As retired police officer I know firsthand what law … Continued
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January 23, 2020

Trump administration orders gun owners to hand over, destroy all bump-stock-type devices

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker announced that the Department of Justice has amended the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), clarifying that bump stocks fall within the definition of “machinegun” under federal law, as such devices allow a shooter of a semiautomatic firearm to initiate a continuous firing cycle with … Continued
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December 20, 2018

Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act passes US House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.  Several members of the Alabama Congressional delegation shared their opinions on the bill with the Alabama Political Reporter. U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, said in a statement that this bill aims to protect the … Continued
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December 7, 2017

NRA pushes for permit-less concealed carry at town hall in Hoover

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action hosted a legislative town hall meeting at Hoover Tactical Firearms in Hoover. Over 120 Second Amendment rights activists were on hand in Alabama to kick off a push for state legislation that would allow law-abiding Alabamians to carry a firearm … Continued
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November 23, 2017

The NRA hosting two town halls on permitless carry in Huntsville, Birmingham

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action is hosting two Legislative town hall meetings in Alabama to kick off a push for state legislation that would allow law-abiding Alabamians to carry a firearm without a government permit. The first town hall will be in Huntsville on Friday, Nov. 17. … Continued
November 17, 2017

US Sen. Shelby endorses Sen. Strange

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., endorsed appointed Sen. Luther Strange, R-Ala., in the Republican primary runoff on Sept. 26.  The endorsement is being promulgated in a statewide direct mail campaign paid for by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and their Alabama affiliate: the Business Council … Continued
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September 18, 2017

NRA Endorses Amendments 3 and 5

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The National Rifleman’s Association (NRA) has endorsed both Amendment 3 and Amendment 5 to the Alabama Constitution. In a statement, the Chairman of the influential NRA-PVF, Chris Cox said, “Amendment 3 would strengthen the current Alabama right to keep and bear arms amendment by ensuring the highest level of … Continued
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October 17, 2014

Trayvon Martin case could have happened in Alabama

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Days after the jury announced a not-guilty verdict in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, Americans on both sides of the aisle have taken this opportunity to make political statements. Martin supporters on the left are angered and outraged by the senseless death of a young man. To many, … Continued
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July 16, 2013