Gov. Mitch Daniels on Thursday signed into a law a measure allowing employees to have guns in their locked vehicles while at work. The bill was pushed by the National Rifle Association and was approved in both the Republican led Senate and Democratic controlled House -- something the governor referenced in a statement on the bill.

An Illinois ban on popular semi-autos gained initial traction Wednesday. A House committee dominated by Chicago Democrats approved the measure on a 7 4 vote. It now will make its way to the full House.

Rep. Stacey Campfield, R Knoxville, is questioning if the university is infringing on other athletes Second Amendment gun rights and has a bill he said will remedy the problem although UT officials say there is not one. "The University of Tennessee athletic director said they were going to suspend any athlete with a gun, legal or illegal," Rep. Campfield said Thursday. "I think they (UT officials) are trying to back away a little bit, but they still have that right. My bill hopefully would stop them from going down the road when they start doing that."

The Maine Senate has stopped short of banning all guns in Acadia National Park by allowing in guns held by people with concealed weapons permits. The Maine Legislature has been trying to decide whether to override a new federal law that allows guns in national parks and wildlife refuges. The Maine House is next to weigh in.

The county Legislature is calling on local members of the New York State Legislature to help block a trio of gun control measures proposed by downstate legislators. Legislators John Syracuse, R Newfane, and John Ceretto, R Lewiston, put up resolutions Tuesday denouncing three proposed state laws that affect gun ownership. The resolutions were approved by unanimous vote of the county body.

Tennesseans will vote in November on a state constitutional amendment guaranteeing their right to hunt and fish. This morning on a 90 1 vote, the House approved Senate Joint Resolution 30, which has previously passed the Senate.

The bruising left behind by the most recent hunting, fishing and trapping license fee increases are not yet fully healed and sportsmen already see that the 38 percent increase they are paying for their licenses will do little to insulate them from the fiscal chaos in Albany.

Turkey season opened in South Carolina this week, and like years past James Earl Kennamer, bagged a bird the first day. "Hunting is part of my life," he said, as he waited for a flock early Monday in Estill. "Its my touch to nature." But these days when Kennamer straps on his cammo pants and loads his double barreled Zoli 12 gauge, he cant help but think of all of huntings regulations and limits, and he fears for the future. The lifelong hunter now supports a ballot initiative in South Carolina to change the state constitution and give hunters a permanent "right to hunt." Kennamer says "It will keep local entities from passing legislation that would stop us from having a place to go hunt."

The controversial rifle and shotgun registry has been pushed even closer to the scrap heap by the Harper government. One simple line in the recent throne speech has all but confirmed that the fate of the long gun registry will be decided during the current session of Parliament: "Our government will continue to support legislation to repeal the wasteful and ineffective long gun registry that targets law abiding farmers and hunters not criminals."

txroadshow: RT @FaithInSA Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. -Heb 11:1

satx_randy: RT @zacjex Niche Hunting Made Easy http://bit.ly/9TBTiM

satx_randy: Garden Adventures: When all you have in your yard is dandelions http://is.gd/aNlXv

HOTLabRescue: I hope the #sxsw folk will enjoy hanging out in one of Austins wonderful dog parks. Great places to relax between shows.

txroadshow: Mornin all! Beautiful day here in south Texas! Heading to Corpus to shoot with @compassgamework. Great day for a roadie!

satx_randy: @TonyG5003 Thanks Ill check them out for Hummingbird & butterfly. Planted some Sage & lantana. Want coral honeysuckle next.

The Legislature just passed a ban on an adoption agency from asking prospective parents about whether they own firearms. The vote: 38-2 in the Senate, where Democrats Frederica Wilson and Ted Deutch dissented.

gerardo_jerry: Look like no rain today maybe I can finish up some Topsoil deliveries http://haulingservices.net #satx

gerardo_jerry: Pursue . . . love.—2 Tim. 2:22. Our godly devotion must include obedience to Jesus’ new commandment to -> http://bit.ly/acDPug

Sen. Jack Harpers controversial bill would allow any faculty member at a public college or university with a concealed weapons permit to carry a gun on campus. Harper, R Surprise, said his striker on Senate Bill 1014 would deter a gunman from opening fire on an Arizona campus, knowing that some faculty members are armed and would save lives.

New legislation introduced in the Statehouse this week would allow Right-to-Carry permit holders to carry in restaurants and bars. Senate Bill 239, sponsored by Sen. Tim Schaffer, R Lancaster, and a fellow Republican from the Dayton area, also would remove existing restrictions on how handguns can be carried in a vehicle. Sen. John Carey, R Wellstone, is listed as a co sponsor.

Legislation to make Iowa a "shall issue" state for concealed weapons permits is getting a second life in the waning days of the 2010 legislative session. Although the legislation died in the second funnel deadline two weeks ago, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, D Des Moines, said the topic surfaced in a Democratic caucus and about two thirds of his members were interested in giving it another look. A shell bill declaring the House Public Safety Committees intent to write legislation had 44 co sponsors.

Registering a firearm with the appropriate authorities on Maxwell Gunter is required in order to bring a firearm on base. Master Sgt. James Kanz, NCO in charge of the 42nd Security Forces Squadron Armory, wants to remind all Maxwell Gunter members and residents that firearm registration is mandatory for all individuals living on Maxwell Gunter Air Force Base. "Individuals living in privatized housing are required to register weapons with security forces at the Maxwell Visitors Center at Building 518 on Maxwell," he said. "Individuals living in single airman quarters are required to register and store their firearms in the 42nd SFS Armory at Building 943 on Maxwell."

satx_randy: RT @PatriotJournal: Breaking the law of the Constitution is Treason!!

satx_randy: RT @tweetmeme SATXProperty.com Partners with LandsofTexas.com| Press Release http://bit.ly/bWgKJq

satx_randy: Are we in trouble? RT @TomBarrett_GWI: Where Will the Jobs Come From? http://shar.es/mWYDi

HOTLabRescue: 24 hours from now Ill be watching a live taping of Austin City Limits featuring Cheap Trick. Thanks #ACLTV

satx_randy: RT @FurryFriends_SA Support Animal Defense League of TX Vote to win $ to feed, care 4 shelter pets! http://tinyurl.com/3j3rj2

satx_randy: DFW economy ranked among nations strongest | San Antonio & Austin in top 20 | http://shar.es/mWhkl

satx_randy: SATXProperty.com Partners with Rural Property Listing Website - http://bit.ly/aeudLc via @addthis

gerardo_jerry: http://bit.ly/bnL1Mm THE APOSTOLIC FATHERS Truly Apostolic?

txroadshow: RT @geekettebits: @BobGamberts #sablogs http://bit.ly/bonrDf @Derrich @steet @momonmars @SavorSA @lettergirl @ohmypuddin @nanpalermo

gerardo_jerry: Apple

satx_randy: No mud delivered today? RT @gerardo_jerry: Due to the rain yesterday topsoil loading is delayed till tomorrow http://twurl.nl/ktj6q3

gerardo_jerry: Recieved a call for some pit sand for Saturday . http://haulingservices.net #satx

gerardo_jerry: Due to the rain yesterday topsoil loading is delayed till tomorrow http://haulingservices.net #satx

satx_randy: I am slow today... @ClotheslineSA Green washing you can trust! Its HALF off tomorrow all #ClotheslineCleaners http://twurl.nl/k56zjl

gerardo_jerry: There . . . came to him a leper, entreating him even on bended knee.—Mark 1:40. The leper came to Jesus and p -> http://bit.ly/9RY5yT

House Bill 631 has a hearing tomorrow in the House State Affairs Committee and needs your support. HB 631 is designed to create an Idaho state law that meets the requirements set in the Federal NICS Improvement Act of 2007 to grant relief from mental health disabilities that prevent firearms ownership. State Representative Raul Labrador (R-14) has recognized the need for this relief and has taken on the tremendous task of sponsoring this highly important yet complex legislative issue.

satx_randy: @ClotheslineSA You probably dont want to smell my laundry...

satx_randy: Sitting at the breakfast table enjoying a delicious Texas grown ruby red grapefruit. Yum!

satx_randy: Winter Texans or snowbirds have Best of Both Worlds Midwest and the Rio Grande Valley http://bit.ly/bL8wLa : New for #satx SATXProperty.com:

satx_randy: Happy St. Patricks Day!

gerardo_jerry: door to door Invitations to the memorial (Jesus)

gerardo_jerry: RT @MrsGinobili: Not a good start this morning!/ Try starting over : ) Good Morning !

HOTLabRescue: Why is it that our Furkids can adjust to time changes faster then we can? No matter where, at 8am they want breakfast.

gerardo_jerry: RT @ijemmerz: Its our Circuits overseers visit this week.

gerardo_jerry: RT @ColinEnglish: @Jahismyrefuge The Faithful Slave always teaches us what we need at the proper timd thru the WT & assembly programmes.