Jeff Pittman's Second Amendment News from Mississippi & Beyond

January 4, 2019 Newsletter by Jeff Pittman Mississippi Lt. Governor Tate Reeves has officially announced his candidacy for governor in this year’s election, saying he’s committed to making Mississippi the safest place for unborn children and protecting Mississippians’ Second Amendment Rights. The primary is Aug. 6, 2019, the primary runoff is Aug. 27, and the general election is Nov. 5. […] Read More

December 21, 2018 Newsletter by Jeff Pittman Housekeeping There may not be a newsletter next week due to holiday activities and laziness. Y’all have a safe and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and remember the reason for the season.

December 14, 2018 Newsletter by Jeff Pittman Tomorrow, December 15, is Bill of Rights Day. President Donald Trump’s proclamation of such urges Americans to take time to “recognize the key role of the [federal] Bill of Rights in protecting our individual liberties and limiting the power of government.” Celebrate appropriately. SCOTUS case update BREAKING: Supreme Court Grants Cert in Case […] Read More

December 7, 2018 Newsletter by Jeff Pittman Election Mike Espy has filed to re-run for US Senate in 2020. Andy Gipson, a VERY pro-gun former MS legislator, has announced his candidacy for reelection as MS Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce. Even BATFE says “assault weapon” is a fake term BATFE bump stock rule But one wonders what ATF plans to […] Read More

November 30, 2018 Newsletter by Jeff Pittman Election US Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s victory in the close and hotly contested Mississippi run-off election this week gives Republicans 53 Senate seats, up from 51. Since we commonly have had a couple of defections, we now have excellent chances of confirming President Trump’s judicial nominations. With Democrats now in control of the House […] Read More

November 16, 2018 Newsletter by Jeff Pittman Housekeeping No newsletter next week. California bar massacre update As suspected, we’ve learned that California’s standard application (and presumably state law) for its “may-issue” concealed carry permit specifically states: “[T]he licensee shall not, when carrying a concealed weapon …  Be in a place having a primary purpose of dispensing alcoholic beverages for on-site […] Read More

November 9, 2018 Newsletter by Jeff Pittman Correction Please note that my sample letter included in last week’s newsletter declining Bank of America’s credit card contained an apparently incorrect BOA address, which I got from their website. Sunday is Veterans Day. Thank one. From me — a personal thank you to all US veterans and their families.

November 2, 2018 Newsletter by Jeff Pittman Election The mid-term election is TUESDAY, NOV. 6.  Mississippi has both US senate positions on the ballot. Please vote your freedom. A nonpartisan “jungle primary” for the seat currently held by Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) will take place on the same day as the regularly scheduled election for the seat currently held by Roger […] Read More

October 26, 2018 Newsletter by Jeff Pittman Election More background on Cindy Hyde-Smith Fast and Furious update Judge Bolsters Orders on Fast and Furious Investigation FBI = FIB — John Lott CCW permit holders stopped 11.5% of active shooter incidents from 2000 to 2017. Enemies I have received notice from Bank of America that they are sending me a new […] Read More

October 19, 2018 Newsletter by Jeff Pittman Election GOA scorecard More judges In exchange for early recess for vulnerable US Senate Democrats to go home to campaign, Democrats agreed to immediately confirm President Trump’s nominations of 12 district court judges and 3 appeals court judges and not require the 30 hour rule for debate. In other words the senators’ votes […] Read More