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Nov

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

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

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

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

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

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…

07

Nov

There are many instances in which misguided or outright discriminatory practices need only be exposed to the light of day to be finally ended. It is good to recognize when this reversal of course is…

07

Nov

When Second Amendment opponents wake up celebrating the morning after an election, that is never a good sign for those who treasure constitutional rights. In Virginia, it’s a warning.  Voters on Tuesday chose Abigail Spanberger…

05

Nov

Tuesday’s election results included a hotly contested decision by Maine voters to approve a sweeping “red flag” law that allows the confiscation of firearms with minimal, if any due process. The Pine Tree State previously…

05

Nov

Gun control radicals score the occasional legal victory despite the best efforts of Second Amendment organizations—and the Constitution. When this unfortunate scenario materializes, these anti-gunners seek to build on their limited success quickly. The latest…

05

Nov

Reasonable people would agree that using government (taxpayer) funds to prop up organizations opposed to constitutional rights is sheer folly. Unfortunately, Second Amendment supporters had to deal with this travesty for years under the previous…

04

Nov

It is a risky thing, being a violent criminal and choosing your target in 2025. Tens of millions of Americans are now legally armed, and justifiable self-defense instances are on the rise—much to the chagrin…

04

Nov

Millions set aside the last day of October for costume-wearing revelry and trick-or-treating by the little and not-so-little ones with family and neighbors.  Holidays should not be prime time for burglaries and home invasions, but…

03

Nov

It’s amusing to listen to Second Amendment critics rail against ever-increasing defensive gun uses. Any reasonable person would celebrate innocent civilians protecting themselves, but anti-gunners don’t view the world that way. There is little delineation…

03

Nov

It is foolhardy to think that in 2025 it is a good idea to force your way into someone’s home and that you will not face a lethal response. As more of these incidents occur,…

03

Nov

The open defiance of a two-decade-old federal law that has repeatedly been upheld in court defies logic, but precious little about the anti-Second Amendment platform is logical. Congress passed the Protection of Lawful Commerce in…

02

Nov

First, it’s not like New York City has a gun shop on every corner. Sporting goods stores are in no danger of squeezing Starbucks and the ever-present bodega out of business. But that did not…

02

Nov

The modern-day Luddites at Everytown for Gun Safety cried wolf again in recent days with an alarmist summit held in New York City. Just how irrational was this gathering of anti-gunners? Proclamations were issued before…

30

Oct

No less an authority than the National Rifle Association (NRA) blasted St. Paul’s shameless groveling this week to its powerful anti-Second Amendment faction. The gun rights organization described the city’s actions as “performative,” and indeed,…

30

Oct

There’s excellent news for an Ohio man who had his life turned upside down after an altercation led to a fatal shooting in August. A Pickaway County jury decided that murder and assault charges were…

30

Oct

It is bad enough that citizens of 11 U.S. states are required to retreat from imminent danger before acting in self-defense. Who wants to be forced to run away when a violent criminal threatens themselves…