27
Jun
Virginia Leaders Openly Support Destruction of Firearm Industry
For most Americans, July’s arrival means preparing to celebrate the country’s independence and bracing for the truly hot summer season. In Virginia this year, the first day of the month is a battle cry for…
25
Jun
Injunction Issued Against Virginia’s Pending ‘Assault Firearms’ Ban
On the same day that the U.S. Supreme Court issued a key ruling protecting gun rights from Hawaii lawmakers, their Virginia colleagues suffered their own setback at the hands of a lower court on Thursday.…
25
Jun
Victory! Supreme Court Rejects Hawaii’s ‘Vampire Rule, Spirit of Aloha’
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday handed a resounding victory to law-abiding gun owners and everyone who believes in the Constitution and the rule of law. In a vitally important 6-3 decision, the court agreed…
25
Jun
Trump Endorses Nationwide Right-to-Carry Legislation
President Donald Trump (R) surprised the Second Amendment community on Tuesday by announcing to a Pennsylvania audience that the White House is “working” on legislation to expand constitutional carry rights from sea to shining sea.…
24
Jun
DOJ’s Dhillon Warns California Leaders Over Glock Ban
With the state’s controversial new “Glock ban” measure set to take effect on July 1, California officials on Wednesday received a shot across the bow that they must have expected. Department of Justice (DOJ) Assistant…
24
Jun
ATF Announces Updated Guidelines on Guns and Marijuana ‘Soon’
The U.S. Supreme Court last week provided gun-owning Americans with a much-needed reversal when it ruled the federal law banning marijuana users from firearm ownership and possession violates Second Amendment rights. As for clarity, that’s…
23
Jun
Texas Woman Shoots Ex When Pepper Spray Failed
Non-lethal defensive weapons are a niche market in the U.S., and these products are part of millions of Americans’ self-defense plans. They include everything from pocket alarms and strobe lights to stun guns and pepper…
22
Jun
Report: DOJ Subpoenas Names of ‘Debanked’ Gun Businesses
Imagine being a law-abiding owner of a gun shop and suddenly finding yourself unable to obtain critical financial services. Then imagine the companies telling you “No” are not considering your profit-and-loss numbers but rather discriminating…
22
Jun
Supreme Court Justices Call for Overturning Critical Bruen Ruling
Last week, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in United States v. Hemani that marijuana use does not automatically nullify the user’s Second Amendment rights. However, along with Justice Sonya Sotomayor, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in…
21
Jun
Again? Another HOA Oversteps in Banning Firearms
Here we go again. Less than three weeks after Florida’s attorney general crushed the anti-Second Amendment policies a homeowner’s association attempted to enforce, another popped up this week with a virtually identical scheme. This time,…
21
Jun
Fifth Circuit Rules Suppressors are Second Amendment ‘Arms’
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Thursday accomplished two things in favor of Second Amendment rights. First, it unanimously ruled in United States v. Comeaux that the Second Amendment protects firearms…
20
Jun
Court Rules Employees Can’t Be Fired for Defending Themselves
Anyone who browses social media can easily find innumerable examples of belligerent customers harassing employees everywhere from convenience stores to international airports. And some cross the line. For too long, businesses responded with an iron…
20
Jun
Appeals Court Returns Concealed Carry Rights to Young Adults in Florida
The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeals on Wednesday determined that the state’s prohibition of young adults exercising concealed carry rights infringes on Second Amendment protections. The court determined that the plain text does not…
19
Jun
Gun Rights Opponents Blame Retailer for Trump Assassination Attempt
The most recent attempt on President Donald Trump’s (R) life came from an obviously disturbed individual who took a train from the West Coast only to be stymied at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Again,…
18
Jun
SCOTUS: Marijuana Use Does Not Negate Gun Rights
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday sided with sanity on the issue of gun possession and marijuana use. The outcome of US v. Hemani is welcome news as the high court session is drawing to…
18
Jun
Cornyn Unveils Legislation to Strengthen PLCAA Against Destructive Lawfare
Over 20 years ago, a bipartisan Congress passed the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) to shield the weapons industry from frivolous lawsuits intended to destroy manufacturers and distributors. The irony is that…
17
Jun
Oregon Lawmaker Blasts Initiative That Would Effectively Ban Hunting
The Second Amendment community is a big tent, and any law-abiding American who supports constitutional rights is welcome. That’s regardless of political affiliation as well, and honest observers note that many who, at first glance,…
16
Jun
Texas Candidate Claims Banning Private Gun Sales is ‘Common Sense’
It is difficult to conceive of a candidate running for statewide office in Texas and holding beliefs opposed to those who treasure the Second Amendment’s protections. First, however, Senate candidate James Talarico (D) gave perfunctory…
16
Jun
Anti-2A Forces Celebrate SCOTUS’s Refusal to Hear Challenge to NY Law
The schizophrenic nature of the U.S. Supreme Court when it pertains to Second Amendment rights is front and center this week after the bench turned away a challenge to the New York state gun control…
16
Jun
US Rep. Proposes Total Ban on Firearm Suppressors
First things first. The Hollywood portrayal of suppressors as accessories that make a gunshot sound like a butterfly’s wings is simply false. And only on the big screen will you hear them referred to as…
15
Jun
Washington Supreme Court: 2 DUIs Erase Second Amendment Rights
The Washington State Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for enforcement of a new state law targeting drunk drivers. And gun owners. To be clear, drinking and driving is a scourge on the nation’s…