Michael Clements
Reporter
Michael Clements focuses mainly on the Second Amendment and individual rights for The Epoch Times. He has more than 30 years of experience in print journalism, having worked at newspapers in Alabama, Florida, Texas, and Oklahoma. He is based in Durant, Oklahoma.
LATEST
Vermont ‘Ghost Gun’ Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk For Signature
The legislation would also ban guns at polling places and asks for a study on whether to prohibit firearms in public buildings by state law or local ordinance.
Oklahoma Legislature Passes Legislation Barring Illegal Immigrants
Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican, is expected to sign the bill, which is similar to a Texas law that has drawn a lawsuit by the Biden administration.
Vermont Ponders Serial Numbers, Carry Restrictions, and Local Rules for Guns
Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action, and the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs provided testimony to committee considering bill’s amendments.
Charter School Founders Accused of Massive Fraud
Preliminary hearings have begun in case based in part on an investigative audit claiming trio pocketed millions in public education funds.
Maine Approves Expanded Background Checks, Rejects Gun Lawsuit Legislation
Legislation also allows law enforcement to petition a judge for a warrant to take a person into protective custody if the judge deems the person mentally ill.
Biden Admin Finalizes Controversial Rule to Expand Background Checks on Gun Sales
New rule is seen as step toward the Biden administration’s goal of universal background checks.
ATF Wants Funding for Data Analysts to Gather Gun Trace Information
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives makes case for increased funding, data analysts in its recently released firearms trace data report.
With Much of the Legislature’s Work Frozen, Maine Democrats Plan Hearing on Red Flag Law
Extreme Risk Protection Order proponents want to replace Maine’s Yellow Flag law.
Oklahoma Court Weighs Future of Nation’s First Taxpayer-Funded Catholic School
Proponents of St. Isidore charter school claim issue is religious freedom while Oklahoma’s Attorney General says real issue is separation of church and state.
