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Governor Mark Gordon has directed the State Construction Department to draft rules that will allow gun owners to carry concealed weapons in state facilities. That will include state libraries, museums, public schools, health care facilities and offices, among others.
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Last week Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a bill that would have made it legal to carry concealed firearms in public schools, hospitals and government meetings across the state.
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A new report examining gun safety across the country shows that levels in the Mountain West region vary widely.
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As legislative sessions wind down, lawmakers in New Mexico and Colorado may impose waiting periods before firearm purchases, while Wyoming and Idaho go in a different direction.
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Senate File 120 would restore civil rights for felons that pleaded guilty or were convicted of a non-violent felony after their sentence and any probation and/or parole is completed. A five-year waiting period is also tacked on, which was a point of contention for some legislators. Restoration of rights under the bill include the right to sit on a jury, hold public office, and own a firearm in Wyoming. A 2017 law allows for the restoration of voting rights.
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Senate File 120 would restore civil rights to those who were convicted or plead guilty to non-violent felonies. This includes the right to sit on a jury, hold public office, in addition to restoring second amendment rights. But there are some concerns as to what restoring gun rights to those with these convictions could mean.
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It's obvious that gun owners and non-gun owners often disagree on gun policy, but recent Pew Research surveys show they share some opinions, too.
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The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary heard witness testimonies Tuesday, on a proposed rule from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and…
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The House Natural Resources Committee is one of the most powerful congressional bodies when it comes to managing the West's public lands. But the...
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A newly elected congresswoman from Colorado says she’ll carry a handgun on Capitol Hill.