By: WTF News Staff ·
Via wyomingnews.com
· 16 hours ago
· 20d ago
When House Bill 172 became law, the requirement for a concealed carry permit was still 21 years old. With the change to the age of 18, Sheridan College President Walt Tribley said it will increase the amount of people who will be able to conceal carr
When House Bill 172 became law, the requirement for a concealed carry permit was still 21 years old. With the change to the age of 18, Sheridan College President Walt Tribley said it will increase the amount of people who will be able to conceal carr
Legislative action on firearms at the state and federal level directly shapes what rights gun owners have in practice. Bills and laws determine everything from background check requirements to carry permissions to which firearms are legal to own.
Gun owners in affected states and at the federal level should contact their elected representatives to make their voices heard. Legislative outcomes on firearms are directly influenced by constituent pressure — calls, letters, and public testimony all matter.
Why It Matters
This legislation, if passed, would directly change the rights of gun owners at the state or federal level The bill's progress through the legislative process will determine whether gun owners need to take action to contact their representatives Pro-2A organizations are monitoring this legislation — contact your elected officials to make your position clear
WTF Take
Elections have consequences, and nowhere is that more obvious than in gun legislation. The people you send to state capitals and Washington are the ones deciding how many of your rights you get to keep.