PHOTO: Representative Tommy Hanes (R - Bryant) is co-sponsoring Rep. Ainsworth's legislation to allow trained school administrative staff and teachers to carry a firearm on campus. (Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports SCOTTSBORO,…
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Ainsworth responds to U.S. Senator Doug Jones comments regarding plan to arm teachers
By Staff Reports GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. — Earlier today, Representative Will Ainsworth (R - Guntersville) responded to U.S. Senator Doug Jones' criticism of his bill to arm Alabama Peace Officer Safety…
Sheriff's office to offer concealed carry classes
(Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office will be taking applications for the Introduction to Concealed Carry class starting today with…
Brooks introduces bill to allow federal lawmakers to conceal carry
PHOTO: Yesterday, Congressman Brooks introduced H.R. 2940, which would allow lawmakers to be able to Conceal Carry. ("Mo Brooks," Wikimedia | File Photo) By Staff Reports WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Mo Brooks…
Cherokee County investigator wins Arkansas State IDPA Pistol Championship!
PHOTO: Cherokee County Investigator Matt Sims recently won the Arkansas State International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) tournament. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — On May 20, 2017 Cherokee…
Could Ed Henry be the right U.S. Senate candidate for second amendment issues?
PHOTO: State Representative Ed Henry (R - Hartselle) is currently running for the U.S. Senate seat, and discusses protecting and expanding Second Amendment rights with the Southern Torch. (Ed Henry | Twitter)…
Sheriff Harris sends letter asking for pistol permit to be honored in all states
PHOTO: DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today, DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris released a statement regarding a…
DeKalb County Sheriff opposes removing pistol permit requirement
PHOTO: Window to apply for a pistol permit in the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — “It’s not…