Indiana Governor Signs Bill At Annual Meetings

by
posted on June 21, 2019
holo.jpg

When Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb took the stage at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in his home state, he had a little surprise in store for the audience. During his speech, the governor signed House Bill 1284, a concealed-carry reform bill, into law.

HB 1284 will make it easier for law-abiding Hoosiers to defend themselves by expanding self-defense options in two ways. It:

Eliminates state fees for a new five-year state license to carry a handgun;

Allows law-abiding gun owners to carry a firearm for self-protection during religious services at places of worship on school grounds.

Additionally, the new law will provide immunity for a justified use of force in certain instances to help prevent frivolous lawsuits. It will also require a court to award, in certain instances, reasonable attorney’s fees if it determines a suit was brought unjustly, helping to prevent financial ruin for individuals protecting themselves and others.

The NRA applauded Holcomb’s signing of the bill.

“Under this new law, honest, hard-working gun owners will no longer be forced to pay $125 to exercise a fundamental right that ought to be free,” said Chris W. Cox, NRA-ILA executive director. “This law ends this abuse and ensures that the most vulnerable gun owners are able to protect themselves without worrying about the cost of a license.”

Latest

Robert Mensinger
Robert Mensinger

A Message On NRA’s Compliance

The NRA is committed to restoring the members’ trust and confidence.

Gun Skills | Carry-Rotation Best Practices

Carry rotation can be a contentious topic. While some believe you should only carry one gun all the time, others maintain that there are compelling reasons wherein changing might be necessary.

The Biden Administration Wants to Do This on Its Way Out

Biden’s DOI is set to close more than a million acres of public land in Utah to recreational shooting.

The Armed Citizen® November 8, 2024

True stories of the right to keep and bear arms

A Resounding Victory for Freedom

Donald Trump has been elected to return to the White House as the 47th President of the United States of America in what can only be described as a resounding victory for freedom.

Does Anyone Believe This Rhetoric?

It would be ridiculous for anyone to believe Kamala Harris’ claim that she is “in favor” of the Second Amendment, but it says a lot that she is trying to deceive.



Get the best of America's 1st Freedom delivered to your inbox.