With a house override, Kansas now joins the clear majority of states by having a shall-issue handgun permit. We’re winning. Kansas is now the 47th state to allow citizens to carry firearms. On July 1, 40 states will be shall-issue. Update: Next stop, Nebraska.

It’s that time of year where the Brady Bunch releases their state rankings on state by state gun laws. Good news: From 2004 to 2005, only four states changed their “grade” – and three of those grade changes were demotions. And most state legislatures are currently considering firearm related legislation – but the majority of […]

In an update to the Wisconsin Senate passing the CCW bill, the Assembly has passed it as well and they’re prepared to override the expected veto from Governor Doyle: Republican leaders in the state Assembly worked into early this morning to amend a measure that would allow Wisconsin residents to carry concealed weapons and rounded […]

The Wisconsin Senate voted 23-10 for concealed carry. On to the assembly and then the Governor. Good.

The NRA reports that gun ownership in the US is at an all-time high; the number of gun owners is at an all-time high; the number of states with right to carry provisions is at an all-time high; that, despite the fact gun laws are becoming less restrictive, that crime is at a 30 year […]

Missouri has, for the third time I think, passed concealed carry laws. Good.

Shall-issue of handgun carry permits is now law in Minnesota: Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Tuesday signed a bill that allows easier statewide access to handgun permits. The law, which restores an identical 2003 measure that was struck down by the courts, takes effect immediately. The concealed-carry law allows law-abiding people older than 21 to get […]

The Geek reports that common sense prevailed as a result of the commission to address gun violence in the state. More importantly, gun grabbers lost. He also notes that Philadelphia is breaking the law.

Minnesota is looking to pass a law to issue handgun carry permits to law-abiding citizens. Again: In a solid win for pro-gun forces, the Minnesota Senate passed a measure Friday that would allow nearly all law-abiding citizens to get permits to carry loaded handguns in public. The 44-21 vote likely clears the way for the […]

The NRA reports that New Mexico governor Bill Richardson signed concealed carry reform into law. The bill makes it easier to get permits.

Next to get Concealed Carry: Nebraska. The legislature has made it a top priority: Legislative Bill 70, to allow some motorcyclists to go helmet-free, and LB 454, to allow people to carry concealed handguns with a permit, are among 79 bills that individual lawmakers and legislative committees gave priority status for the 2005 session. And […]

Smith and Wesson reports handgun sales are up 27%. Good.

The Governor of South Carolina signed a law that ends the one gun a month rule.

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Zogby poll asks about concealed carry laws (and other stuff): Voters overwhelming favor these self-protection laws by a margin of 79% to 18%. Right-to-Carry drew better than 70% support in every demographic group, with even non-gun owners indicating their backing by 73% to 23%. Voters were asked: “Do you agree or disagree that American firearm […]

Kevin has lots of good stuff lately. Just go here and scroll away. Of particular interest to me was a link to a John Stossel piece about myths in America. Number 3 on the list was guns are bad (and I am impressed that a major news outlet had a positive piece on guns – […]

Owen was real time blogging the vote to override the veto of a concealed carry law in Wisconsin. He’s happy to report the veto has been overridden! Kick ass. How many states is that now? Update: I jumped the gun. Clark in comments says that the assembly needs to vote too.

Barry may want to stay home. Ohio: Lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday to allow Ohioans to carry concealed guns, and Gov. Bob Taft said he will sign it. Those who apply for the permits would have to pay a fee, undergo background checks and be trained in the use of a weapon. The bill also […]

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CNS news: After nearly 12 hours of debate on some 70 amendments, the Wisconsin State Assembly early Thursday passed the bill that would repeal the state’s longstanding ban on concealed weapons. Under the legislation, people 21 and older who complete gun safety training and pay $113 for a five-year permit would be allowed to carry […]

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The good guys have scored a couple: Per this: A Senate committee voted Monday in favor of a bill that would allow Wisconsin residents to carry concealed weapons. Three Republicans on the Senate Judiciary, Corrections and Privacy Committee approved the proposal, adding a few changes that address some of the public’s concerns before voting on […]

No, not guns (we’re winning that), those other things. I mean, us small government, individualist, small l libertarian, whatever buzzword you want to use, sorts. It’s true. You see, I want less .gov influence in, well, everything. Your average American is the exact opposite. They want Free Federal Moneytm for pork projects in their district, […]

Support for an assault weapons ban is at an all time low. Only 50% of democrats support a ban. That surprised me. And we’re winning pretty soundly with independents.

Is Gun Blogging Getting Harder? Not really. Just come up with a few catchphrases and repeat them every once in a while. Link to pretty pictures. You know, the usual. That’s presuming you have an audience, of course. If you don’t, then it’s harder. After all, why would someone read you when they probably already […]

Or can we? When I was the age millennials are now, there were only a few social issues that I recall people caring much about: Abortion Gun control Tipper Gore and her war on rap lyrics Every once in a while some religious person would call for sodomy bans Gay rights The crusade against drunk […]

I think we’re winning but not certain we’ve won yet:

It was never an issue in the Zimmerman case. Ever. But AG Eric “dead Mexicans” Holder wants to target castle doctrine laws because RACIST. Or something. The anti-gun groups want to target them too. This actually makes me snicker a bit. Before, anti-gun groups were out to ban guns. Now, they can’t get that. So, […]