ALL / Violence Prevention
The Gazette, Rod Boshart, April 4, 2017- DES MOINES — A bipartisan group of state senators voted Tuesday to make significant changes to expand firearm rights that proponents said would protect Iowans and their constitutional rights. Meanwhile, opponents worried the bill will escalate gun violence in a state with a …
OurQuadCities.com Mike Colon April 3, 2017- DES MOINES, Iowa – Some Iowa residents who want tougher gun laws are making their voices heard. As the session at the Statehouse nears its last few weeks, bills that are still alive are getting extra attention from both sides of the aisle. And …
Guns.com Christen Smith March 29, 2017- Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said Tuesday he will veto a preemption bill aimed at firearm regulations should it get to his desk. The Senate Local Government Committee advanced Senate Bill 5, a rebooted proposal invalidated by the Supreme Court last year, on a vote …
NRA-ILA Mark Chesnut March 28, 2017- Oklahoma gun owners have a chance to reclaim a little bit of freedom lost as three pro-gun bills head to the state Senate for consideration this week. Last week, the Oklahoma House of Representatives passed all three measures, House Bill 1721, House Bill 2323 …
NRA-ILA March 28, 2017- Today, the Senate Local Government Committee passed important preemption legislation, Senate Bill 5, by an 8-3 vote. SB 5 will now go to the Senate floor for consideration. Sponsored by state Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), SB 5 would further clarify existing law to ensure that …