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North Carolina Advances ‘Freedom to Carry NC’ Bill Allowing Permitless Concealed Carry for Residents 18 and Older

RALEIGH, NC — On March 18, 2025, the North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee approved Senate Bill 50, titled “Freedom to Carry NC,” which proposes to allow U.S. citizens aged 18 and older to carry concealed handguns without obtaining a permit. The bill now moves to the Senate Rules and Operations Committee for further consideration. ​ Key Provisions…

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This North Carolina Shooting Highlights the Importance of Knowing Self-Defense Laws

SPRING HOPE, NC — A North Carolina man has been arrested after he allegedly fired multiple rounds at a vehicle, striking a juvenile driver, following an attempted theft from his truck. The case serves as a stark reminder that responsible gun owners must understand the laws of self-defense—deadly force is only justified in response to…

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Florida Man Shoots Armed Suspect Who Followed Him Home from Nightclub

JACKSONVILLE, FL — A man defended himself early Sunday morning after realizing he had been followed home from a nightclub. The confrontation ended with the armed suspect being shot and later hospitalized. As reported by Action News JAX, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) responded to a shooting on Dylan Michael Drive around 4 a.m. Investigators determined…

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Arizona Man Fatally Shot After Allegedly Making Threatening Movement Toward Armed Individual

GLENDALE, AZ — A late-night altercation in a Glendale neighborhood ended in gunfire, leaving one man dead, according to local authorities. The incident occurred just after 10 p.m. near 63rd Avenue and Keim Drive, where officers responded to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency responders…

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Florida Appeals Court Upholds Firearm Purchase Age Limit Amid Legislative Reconsideration

TALLAHASSEE, FL — In a significant legal development, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Florida’s law that raises the minimum age for purchasing rifles and other long guns from 18 to 21. This statute, enacted in 2018 following the Parkland high school shooting, has been a focal point in ongoing debates surrounding gun control…

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South Dakota Lawmakers Vote to Permit Concealed Pistols in Bars, Awaiting Governor’s Signature

PIERRE, SD — The South Dakota Legislature has passed House Bill 1218, a measure that would allow individuals to carry concealed pistols in establishments where more than half of the income is derived from the sale of alcoholic beverages. This bill seeks to repeal the existing prohibition on concealed firearms in such venues, a restriction…

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Florida Bill HB 759 Seeks to Lower Minimum Firearm Purchase Age to 18

TALLAHASSEE, FL — A newly introduced bill in the Florida House of Representatives, HB 759, aims to roll back the minimum age requirement for purchasing firearms in the state from 21 to 18 years old. The bill, filed by Rep. Michelle Salzman (R-1) on February 19, 2025, is currently making its way through legislative committees and is expected to be…

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New Mexico’s SB 279 Seeks to Ban Most Semiautomatic Rifles, Handguns, and Standard Magazines

SANTA FE, NM — A controversial new bill, Senate Bill 279 (SB 279), threatens to upend the rights of law-abiding gun owners across New Mexico by enacting some of the most restrictive firearm regulations in the nation. Introduced by a group of Democratic lawmakers, the Gas-Operated Semiautomatic Firearms Exclusion Act would ban the sale, transfer, and possession of nearly…

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