Germany considers amending gun laws to protect ships from piracy
Friday, August 19, 2011
The German government is considering a change to gun laws so that private security companies can protect German ships from pirates. So far this year 21 vessels have been hijacked near the Horn of Africa.
On Wednesday, May 27, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed S.9005C, which “enacts into law major components” of the state’s public protection and general government budget.
The National Rifle Association, Firearms Policy Coalition, and Second Amendment Foundation filed a lawsuit yesterday challenging Maryland’s ban on Glock and Glock-style handguns.
On Thursday, May 21, the New York Senate and Assembly used the State Budget as a vehicle to not only finance state government but also to pass a handful of their other policy priorities.
America’s Second Amendment community had some insights into the outlook of the newly confirmed ATF Director Robert Cekada, when he recently testified before the House Oversight Committee’s Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement.
On May 27th, Virginia-based gun rights group the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) was informed by the Virginia Attorney General’s office that the Virginia State Police (VSP) would resume conducting background checks on private firearm ...
Anti-gun extremist Michael Bloomberg thankfully commands fewer headlines these days. But policy efforts like the latest “Public Carry Permitting Model Policy Guide” from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health’s Center for Gun Violence Solutions still ...
Today, May 29th, marks the last day of the Florida special session. HB 7031-E received final passage and will soon be transmitted to Governor's desk for his consideration.
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