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What method is NICS notified when someone is convicted of a felony or a dishonorable discharge? Does the court fax the court proceedings to NICS ? Or fax the name of the person convicted over to NICS? Or do they email it to NICS? Do they call NICS? Who's responsibility is it to notify NICS?

Stun Gun Ban To End in NJ The stun gun ban to end in New Jersey due to a 2016 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court declaring similar restrictions in Massachusetts to be unconstitutional. Well it's better than pepper spray but it's a still a far cry from getting a regular carry permit in that...

Ohio could become the 25th state to have a "stand your ground" law if Senate Bill 180 becomes law. Neighboring states; Indiana and Kentucky already have "stand your ground" laws. Currently, Ohio has the “castle doctrine” law. SB 180 Seeks to bring Ohio's self defense laws up to date according to...

NRA Backed SHARE Act Passes Committee Wednesday, September 13, 2017 (Note: This MAY be reproduced for noncommercial purposes. Please see copyright notice on the very bottom) * https://www.nraila.org/articles/20170913/nra-backed-share-act-passes-committee Fairfax, Va. – The National Rifle...

Here is an news article on the progress of 'Hearing Protection Act' , well it looks like this is getting a hearing unlike the reciprocity bill. This act will replace the "outdated" federal process with the instant NCIC. As one would expect there is opposition against it from the usual...

Georgetown Ohio teachers will carry concealed In a resolution that was passed in April, the school board will allow certified teachers and staff to carry concealed when "Georgetown Exempted Village students return to class next week" ...

Do Government agencies and armed forces have to wait 9 months for an NFA item? I have been reading the about the wait time for various NFA items, it seems that the wait has been nine months or longer. I understand that all NFA items have to be registered including those purchased by government...

Female Australian Pro-Surfer Turns In Her Surfboard For A Rifle While In US A surfer visiting the U.S. decided to shoot a rifle instead of riding the surf at the beaches. I'm sure the rifle (a LaRue Tactical Rifle equipped with a suppressor) is banned in Australia. I wonder what her fellow...

Appeals court rules mental-health ban on gun ownership might violate Second Amendment The law (1968 Gun Control Act) says that people once committed to mental health institution years are permanently barred from owning a gun might violate the second amendment according to an appeals court...

Smith & Wesson says its gun sales jumped 40 percent in quarter S&W sales leaped an amazing 40% in just the first quarter according this article from Fox News. In addition it's profit has more than doubled, and they expect sales to continue to rise in the coming 12 months. This is a very...

US court upholds ban on gun sales to medical marijuana card holders In a 3-0 decision. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said the ban on sales of guns to medical card holder does not violate the Second Amendment. The article said the ruling applies to 9 Western States. The original...

Bill would protect owners from penalties if accidentally bring guns into no-gun zone A bill was introduced on July 16 by Union Township State Representative, John Becker that would protect those who accidentally carry into a place where guns are not allowed. If the carrier leaves after being...

New stun gun law in Georgia electrifies concealed-carry debate This fall,. Georgia college students over the age of 18 will be able to carry stun guns for self defense. This is seen as a compromise to regular firearms carry, which met opposition. The article went on to say that students...

Illinois gun restrictions unfairly target foster parents, lawsuit claims At issue is an Illinois law that targets foster parents by severely restricting their second amendment rights by forbidding them from possession of firearms for self defense purposes. The lawsuit was filed in U.S...

Ohio carry permit now exempts Federal background check You can now use your Ohio carry permit for an exemption to the Federal background check. This is after the U.S. Justice Department and the BATF agreed to it. This makes Ohio the 25th state to allow the Federal Exemption according to the...

Pennsylvania: Sunday Hunting Legislation Gathering Momentum After Senate Committee Hearing This will be more appropriate and of more interest if I post this here than in the legal section. Right now Pennsylvania bans hunting on Sundays due to old blue laws that date back many years. Pending...

Missouri Lawmakers Ignore Bloomberg, Send Permitless Carry to Governor’s Desk Will Missouri be the 10th state to go permit-less carry? If they can achieve an veto override (like West Virginia did), it may be a possibility. The Brietbart article says the legislation passed the Senate 24 to 8...

Pike Co. gun shop seeing customers buying guns in wake of killings I know we don't do every gun article out there but this is about people taking an proactive approach and getting armed especially after the advice of their sheriff. Bill's Bait House in Waverly Ohio has found some new...

North Carolina high school reportedly opens indoor shooting Here is something we don't hear too much about these days. A shooting range in a school. Perhaps 40 or 50 years ago, this wouldn't have been newsworthy. Today it is. Years ago there used to be "Rod and Gun" clubs in schools. Some...

New Hampshire: Senate to Vote on Constitutional/Permitless Carry Legislation (Some of us are wondering what the 10th state will be to have permit-less concealed carry. Could it be New Hampshire?) House Bill 582 was passed a few months ago...