20
Nov
Atlanta Man Wields Firearm to Defend Against Two Would-Be Robbers
Between gas stations, ATMs, and car washes, there are plenty of vulnerable spots where ordinary Americans are subject to being targeted by violent criminals. Increasingly, the targets are fighting back. A suburban Atlanta gas station…
17
Nov
Michigan Man Faces Manslaughter Charge in Shooting of Alleged Intruder
When does armed self-defense go too far? If Oakland County Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald gets her way, 24-year-old Dayton Knapton will spend years of his life behind bars for firing at a gang of suspects…
17
Nov
Alleged Jewelry Store Robbers Run for Their Lives When Owner Opens Fire
Apparently thinking there was safety and success in numbers, a group of five masked robbers charged into a California jewelry store late Thursday afternoon. The headline of this potentially lethal encounter is the hasty retreat…
16
Nov
SCOTUS To Decide Whether to Hear Case Over California’s Standard Capacity Magazine Ban
The long and winding road of the ferocious battle over California’s ban on standard capacity magazines is finally before the U.S. Supreme Court. On Friday, November 21, justices are scheduled to determine whether to accept…
16
Nov
NSSF Praises Utah’s New Firearm Safety Program for Schools
In a political climate where anti-gunners want to eradicate the right to keep and bear arms, it is encouraging to see U.S. states that forcefully push back on this encroachment. Take Utah, for example. With…
15
Nov
Licensed and Armed Seattle Driver Shoots Two Alleged Carjackers
Four alleged carjackers in Washington state chose 3:30 a.m. to target their prey, and they likely assumed that it would be easy pickings. They were wrong. The driver was not only legally armed, but he…
14
Nov
Judge: Savannah’s Prohibition of Guns in Unlocked Vehicles ‘Unenforceable’
Savannah, Georgia, is a coastal tourist destination that also grapples with more than its fair share of violent crime. Sadly, city officials continue to pursue failed gun control policies that do nothing to enhance public…
14
Nov
St. Paul Mayor Admits New ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban Cannot be Enforced
Political posturing is as old as politics itself, but modern-day anti-gunners are busy making it into an art form. Despite the utter futility of toothless restrictions on Second Amendment rights, they persist in throwing good…
13
Nov
Armed Good Samaritan Holds Suspect For Police After Horrific Attack
It is still possible, even in 2025, to be stunned by the utter cruelty that people can inflict on one another. An armed Good Samaritan in Tennessee was unable to save a Soddy Daisy woman’s…
13
Nov
California Man Stops Home Invasion With .22 Rifle
It’s not every day that a home invasion is carried out with a wooden pole as the weapon of choice, but that’s what unfolded early Thursday morning at a Mount Shasta, California, residence. It was…
12
Nov
California Man Stops Home Invasion With .22 Rifle
It’s not every day that a home invasion is carried out with a wooden pole as the weapon of choice, but that’s what unfolded early Thursday morning at a Mount Shasta, California, residence. It was…
12
Nov
Former NBA Player Fires Several Rounds to Scare Off Three Alleged Intruders
American professional athletes are increasingly targeted by burglars seeking a big score. That frightening scenario played out for former Los Angeles Laker and current NBA free agent Christian Wood on Wednesday at his home in…
12
Nov
SAF Petitions Supreme Court for Review in Challenge to Connecticut’s ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
It is not a question of if but when the U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in decisively on the issue of popular sporting rifles. Opponents of these firearms smear them as “assault weapons” and “military-grade”…
11
Nov
October US Gun Sales Hold Steady Over the One Million Mark
Tracking firearm transactions monthly is a great way to assess the overall health of the weapons industry. And though numbers are down from their peak during the disruptions of 2020, they remain robust and indicative…
11
Nov
Canada’s Gun Ban and Confiscation Program Off to a Rocky Start
Canada’s anti-gun forces should be throwing up their hands in defeat as their insidious firearm confiscation effort continues to go down in flames. Even with a cherry-picked location for a strongly supported pilot program, the…
11
Nov
Police: Vietnam Vet Saves Woman by Shooting Naked Intruder
Anyone who does not believe there is a mental health crisis in this country is likely not paying attention. Another glaring example emerged in Los Angeles early Friday morning, revealing both a hero and a…
10
Nov
Divisive Gun Control Measure Before Oregon Supreme Court
Three years ago, by the narrowest of margins and with virtually zero rural support, big-city voters in Oregon approved Measure 114. The final tally was 50.65% to 49.35% in favor of a proposal intended to…
09
Nov
Companion Bills Introduced to Safeguard 2A Rights During Government Shutdowns
Federal government shutdowns range from mildly annoying to seriously damaging—depending on the length—and some lawmakers want to ensure that these stoppages do not infringe on Second Amendment rights. This led to gun rights supporters introducing…
09
Nov
SAF Petitions SCOTUS for Review of Illinois’ Public Transit Carry Ban
Despite the notorious safety issues plaguing Chicago residents, Illinois lawmakers continue to ban law-abiding citizens from carrying firearms on public transit. The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners are diligently at work to end…
08
Nov
Minnesota’s Anti-Second Amendment Circus Hits the Road
If at first you don’t succeed because voters disapprove of your agenda, redefine success and hit the road to convince people that your goals are theirs. That’s Minnesota officials’ apparent reaction after pro-gun rights lawmakers…
08
Nov
2A Group Warns of Danger to Gun Rights from Ending Filibuster
As the government shutdown festers like an open wound, some demand an end to the filibuster rule in the Senate. This would free the upper chamber to approve proposals on a simple majority, theoretically creating…