New Orleans native and restaurateur Art Bouvier's Indianapolis restaurant, Papa Roux, was the target of an armed robbery. No one was hurt, but Bouvier has adopted a proactive solution to avoid future crimes: a 25% discount for customers with a CCW and permit. Bouvier announced the new policy via social media on October 24th, noting…
There are a number of firearms bills currently under consideration in the 2013 Indiana Legislative Session. But I believe one bill needs special notation. Senate Bill SB555 was proposed by State Senator Brandt Hershman (R, District 7 and also the Majority Floor Leader). You should also know that I'm the guy that asked my Senator…
The fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin has brought Florida's "stand your ground" law into the spotlight. Similar laws exist in the Tri-state area, but with small variations across state lines. Ohio uses the "castle doctrine," while Kentucky and Indiana use "stand your ground." A 2010 case, involving 60-year-old Ralph Powers, illustrates Ohio's castle doctrine. Powers was not…
Starting next month, Citilink patrons will be allowed to ride with their guns, despite safety concerns from the transit company. Citilink’s board of directors on Thursday is scheduled to vote on a new weapons policy to comply with state law, essentially allowing passengers to bring their guns on board. Ken Housden, Citilink general manager, said…
With Governor Mitch Daniels signature Indiana puts two laws into place that will change the right to Carry Concealed for the better. On June 1, 2011, Senate Bill 292 and Senate Bill 506 will become law. In an attempt to counter the type of confusing localized restrictions on firearms and an individual's right to carry…
Since Indiana's passing of a "guns in cars" bill that prevented employers from terminating employees for keeping guns in the car, employers now are asking employees about gun ownership. In some cases they are even requesting make, model, and serial numbers under threat of terminating the employee. SB 411 will end this practice. From the…
SB 94 would allow Indiana residents to buy long guns in any other state. See bill below. SB 292 is very important as it strengthens state preemption of firearm laws. This will prevent violating the law when you cross over into a city or county with varying gun laws. See bill below. SB 506 removes…
In an attempt to counter the type of localized restrictions on firearms and an individual's right to carry a firearm like those passed in Chicago, both before and after the US Subprime Court decision in 2010, Indiana Senate Bill 292 was introduced for consideration in the 2011 Indiana Legislative session. Introduced by State Senator Jim…
