18
Jan
DOJ: Ban on Mailing Handguns Violates Second Amendment
The revamped Department of Justice (DOJ) sided with gun rights last week by delivering an opinion on the federal ban on mailing concealable firearms. The increasingly unpredictable agency opined that the nearly century-old prohibition violates…
16
Jan
Michigan School District Rolls Out NRA’s Gun Safety Program for Children
There are hundreds of millions of firearms in circulation in the U.S., and roughly half of all households have at least one gun. And while the overwhelming majority of owners practice safe storage and keep…
15
Jan
Appeals Court Orders DOJ to Proceed in ‘Engaged in the Business’ Lawsuit
The relationship between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Second Amendment community is fraught with inconsistencies. While Attorney General Pam Bondi’s (R) agency now throws its considerable weight behind some legal challenges to unconstitutional…
15
Jan
Florida Gun Parts Dealer Jailed Over New York Complaint
An Orlando man continues to languish behind bars over his refusal to hand over the customer list for his firearm parts business. For that offense, Lawrence Michael DeStefano faces possible centuries locked away. The owner…
14
Jan
Texas Man Fatally Shoots Suspected Burglar in Early Morning Confrontation
The foolishness of attempting to break into another person’s home cannot be overstated, but these alarming incidents continue to occur. A suspected Texas burglar paid the ultimate price for his mistake. It was about 6…
14
Jan
Georgia Bill: Citizens Could Sue Cities Over 2A Infringements
Savannah officials know they lack a legal leg to stand on for their ongoing dispute with the state over gun restrictions, and they may now face financial consequences for infringing on Second Amendment rights. Georgia…
13
Jan
Tennessee Man Charged After Allegedly Shooting Break-In Suspect
It can be a risky proposition to use lethal force for self-defense, even in an obvious situation where the intended victim has a reasonable fear of imminent harm. That’s because of the nearly instant life-and-death…
13
Jan
Gov. Hochul Declares Intent to Eradicate ‘Ghost Guns’
As states that are bastions of Second Amendment opponents compete to see who can infringe on gun rights the most, New York may be taking the lead. In 2025, the anti-gun Everytown group hosted a…
12
Jan
Pro-2A South Carolina Lawmakers Act to Defend Weapons Industry
As more states opposed to Second Amendment rights dig in to launch attacks on the weapons industry, South Carolina lawmakers are bucking that trend. State Rep. Chris Wooten (R) recently introduced House Bill 4723, the…
12
Jan
New Year’s Day Brings Spike in ATF Form Submissions and Chaos
New Year’s Day is a time of rest—and recovery—for millions of Americans as the long holiday season finally wraps up. But for many gun owners and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF),…
12
Jan
Anti-2A Lawmakers Blast DOJ’s New Defense of Gun Rights
Gun rights opponents are up in arms over the recent and dramatic pivot at the Department of Justice (DOJ) on gun rights. While much work remains, there is already a seismic shift in how the…
10
Jan
Another In-Person Transaction Ends in Deadly Gunfire
Meeting a total stranger somewhere to consummate a transaction is inherently risky, and there are an increasing number of reports of these encounters turning out to be nothing more than attempts to rob innocent civilians.…
10
Jan
Virginia Lawmakers Launch New Attacks on Second Amendment Rights
Virginia’s 2026 General Assembly session rolls out this week, and anti-gun lawmakers are falling all over themselves in a mad dash to enact new gun control legislation. These Second Amendment opponents are flush with excitement…
09
Jan
US Gun Sales Soften but Remain Strong in December
The American appetite for firearms shows no signs of abating as December’s retail gun sales continued to be strong. The old year saw a softening in raw numbers, but it ended on a positive note…
08
Jan
Appeals Court Strikes Down Lifetime Firearm Ban for Non-Violent Offender
Every responsible gun owner supports keeping firearms away from violent criminals, but what about those guilty of non-violent offenses who find themselves forever stripped of Second Amendment rights? Last month, the Fifth Circuit Court of…
08
Jan
NRA Sues NRA Foundation Over Financial and Trademark Issues
The National Rifle Association (NRA), the country’s oldest and largest Second Amendment advocacy group, filed a lawsuit on Monday against the NRA Foundation. The organization’s complaint declared that the NRA created the NRA Foundation in…
08
Jan
Police: Memphis Store Clerk Shot Armed Attempted Robber
The best laid plans of violent criminals can quickly slide off the rails, especially when the intention is to target an armed and law-abiding citizen for attack. That appears to be the case in a…
06
Jan
2A Community Cautiously Celebrates California Victory
It’s self-defeating to be skeptical of every victory or even sliver of good news, but gun rights advocates are accustomed to tempering their expectations. So, while Friday’s ruling striking down California’s nearly blanket ban on…
06
Jan
DOJ Files Brief Supporting Challenge to California’s Ammunition Restrictions
The revamped Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division filed an amicus brief on Monday supporting the plaintiff’s challenge to California’s onerous ammunition regulations. After all, Second Amendment rights mean little if a law-abiding citizen is…
05
Jan
Rest in Peace: Hated NFA Stamp Tax Dead and Gone in 2026
Along with raucous New Year's celebrations and an endless deluge of football, the changing of the calendar brought a welcome update for law-abiding American gun owners. As of January 1, 2026, the hated $200 National…
04
Jan
Man Who Defended Son from Campus Assault Allegedly Receiving Death Threats
Gun owners must be aware that there are times when even the most justified self-defense shooting sparks unjustified and troubling reactions. A terrifying self-defense incident unfolded at Kentucky State University (KSU) last month, after which…