CCW Articles
CCW Permit Holders No Longer Suspended Until Sentenced For A Crime
House Bill 395 has been signed into law. This new bill amends a few laws directly relating to concealed carry permits and the transfer of firearms. Lets start with 53-5-704 which clarifies the entire CCW program from applications, renewals, denials, and instruction credentials.
Read MoreUtah Definition of Firearm Amended to Clarify “Sawed Off”
If you are a stickler for verbage than you might have been following recently passed House Bill 117. House bill was signed on March 16th by the Governor. It simply changes the word “sawed-off” to “short barrel” in 76-10-501 and 76-10-504. Here is the exact change in context: “Firearm” means a pistol, revolver, shotgun, short…
Read MoreDefend Your Home from Intruders Without Fear of Civil Lawsuit
House Bill 129 has passed both houses of the Utah legislature. This a a great step in the right direction for gun owners in Utah. You shouldn’t have to identify what type of crime an intruder intends to commit before taking some action. This doesn’t change any of the justifiable force laws that dictate when…
Read MoreUtah CCW Permit Application Fees Change
On April 1, 2012 FBI fees for fingerprint-based background checks for Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP) applicants will change. The current fee is $30.25 per applicant. This fee will be changing to $16.50 per applicant.
Read MoreBulkAmmo.com Review: Buy Ammo Online
BulkAmmo.com has handgun, rimfire, rifle, and shotgun ammo available for sale. The website has a smart inventory system that guarantees that whatever you order will be available to ship right away.
Read MoreLegislation to be Introduced in Georgia to allow CCW Permit holders to Carry on Campus
“I think it’s an appropriate situation … so they can be able to protect themselves from the predators we are seeing,” he said, referring to the recent incidents in which Georgia Tech and Georgia State University students have been robbed at gunpoint.
Read MoreUSA Today Reports on National Wins at the State Level for Firearm Owners
USA Today reports on the general loosening of Firearm regulation at the state level across the country. Here is a teaser:
Read More3 Factors When Buying A Handgun for Personal Protection
I have been teaching firearm training classes for 5 years. That is a relatively short amount of time compared to many of my mentors. Just the same there is one recurring topic that most students really want to discuss with me… What Gun To Buy. I try to avoid this topic of conversation for several…
Read MoreSalt Lake Tribune Publishes Story About Illegal Gun Sales in Utah
This news story has made me think a little about private sales of firearms. Let me put forward the following recommendations to those of you who are considering selling a gun privately:
Read MoreSen. Orrin G. Hatch Speaks Out About Firearm Legistlation
Recently Sen Orrin Hatch wrote an article entitled “Protecting our constitutional right to keep and bear arms requires constant vigilance.” Its a great summary of some of the wins that we have achieved at the national level over the last several years. It also speaks out clearly as to the Utah philosophy in regards to firearms.
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