Alaska backs NRA’s legal battle for survival in New York
Alaska’s Acting Attorney General Ed Sniffen has joined a 16-state coalition of attorneys general supporting the National Rifle Association’s legal battle to keep New York from forcibly shutting the group down. New York Attorney General Letitia James sued
Heated debate over regulating Mat-Su shooting ranges resumes Oct. 5
The heated debate over whether to regulate outdoor shooting ranges in the Mat-Su resumes with a public hearing at the Oct. 5 Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission. The proposal to regulate outdoor ranges has been debated for more than a year now. If the Planning
Kenai Borough pledges to defend 2nd Amendment gun rights
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly passed an ordinance on July 7 declaring the borough a “Second Amendment Sanctuary.” Originally introduced by Mayor Charlie Pierce, the ordinance was amended by Assembly President Kelly Cooper to clarify that the
Will Kenai Peninsula become a 2nd Amendment sanctuary? Debate starts tonight
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly will hold a public hearing on July 7 to consider an ordinance that would establish the area as a Second Amendment sanctuary. Written by Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce, he says the measure adds an additional layer of
Gun rights: ‘2nd Amendment Sanctuary’ debate set for July 7 in Kenai Borough
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly voted on June 16 to introduce an ordinance that would establish the area as a Second Amendment sanctuary. Written by Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce the ordinance was approved for introduction at the next Assembly meeting on
Kenai Borough to consider becoming 2nd Amendment sanctuary for right to bear arms
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly will consider whether to establish the borough as a Second Amendment sanctuary. An ordinance to that effect was written by Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce. The June 16 Assembly meeting will include a discussion on whether to
Alaska conservatives look to gain political respect
Mike Widney admits he doesn’t have many politician friends, and that’s okay. “I don’t, but I’m not interested in gaining access to them,” the Big Lake resident said. “I’ve seen a lot of people get sucked in with politicians. I’ve seen
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