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Uncover the rules governing the legal use of force in self-defense, get tips on how to practice safe and legal concealed carry, and stay up-to-date on firearms-related legislation at both the state and national levels—especially as it relates to the Second Amendment and the right to keep and bear arms.
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Guns in the News: Firearms Regulation by the ATF
The official mission statement of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE), often referred to as ATF, claims it is for our protection. “ATF is a law enforcement agency in the…
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Basic Concealed Carry Laws: Idaho
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task armed Americans must undertake. To help with that, we will be…
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Basic Concealed Carry Laws: Iowa
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we will be providing you with a summary of basic carry laws for each of the states.
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Home Free? Sanctuary Counties
Following the American Revolution but before the U.S. Constitution was adopted, a group in the trans-Appalachian area claimed by North Carolina (now Tennessee) felt neglected by its parent state. The…
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Concealed Carry On State Game Lands
As a responsibly armed American, you may want to know if you can carry concealed while recreating on state game lands. This may include activities such as hiking, fishing and bird watching. If you…
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Basic Concealed Carry Laws: Kentucky
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we will…
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Basic Concealed Carry Laws: Oregon
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we will…
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Basic Concealed Carry Laws: Arkansas
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we will…
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Basic Concealed Carry Laws: Missouri
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we will…
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Basic Concealed Carry Laws: Minnesota
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we will…
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Basic Concealed Carry Laws: Wisconsin
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we will…
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Basic Concealed Carry Laws: Washington
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task armed Americans must undertake. To help with that, we will be…
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