Wythe County, Virginia, Sheriff Anthony R. Cline announced Monday he will no longer collect the $35 fee charged by his office for concealed carry permit applications. In a letter to the circuit court clerk, Sheriff Cline said the move reflects his commitment to protecting constitutional rights—not profiting from them.
A concealed carry permit holder in Harvey, Illinois, ended a potential mass shooting when he fatally shot one of two armed attackers who opened fire at a house party Saturday evening.
Oregon lawmakers passed Senate Bill 243 last week, imposing new restrictions on concealed carry rights and firearm accessories. The bill now awaits Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek’s signature, likely tightening Second Amendment freedoms across the state.
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to New York's Concealed Carry Improvement Act, effectively upholding stringent restrictions on firearm possession in the state.