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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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…
NRA helps Sheriff's Office subsidize purchase of Glock 43s
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Sheriff’s deputies in rural counties across Alabama and the country are often faced with late night patrols in remote areas, alone,…
Alabama politicians react to executive action on guns
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Our elected officials from the federal to state level had strong words for President Obama’s action on firearms announced earlier this week. On Tuesday, Obama held a…
NRA Grades Alabama Candidates
The National Rifle Association have handed down their official grades for candidates in the 2014 Election. The NRA-PVF is non-partisan in issuing its candidate grades and endorsements. We do not base…