28
Dec
Appeals Court Reaffirms Gun Ban for 1990s Non-Violent Felon is Unconstitutional
Bryan Range committed a felony under existing law in the 1990s; that much is agreed on. He lied to receive food stamps. As part of his punishment, the Pennsylvania man suffered permanent disarmament. But now,…
27
Dec
Great Equalizer: Armed Texas Man Stops Four Alleged Armed Robbers
Four-to-one odds are not great, especially when there are four attackers and one intended victim. However, the Second Amendment provided the great equalizer that all law-abiding Americans may utilize. A man in Harris County, Texas,…
27
Dec
Florida Man Fires on Pair of Intruders Allegedly Breaking into His Home
If someone breaks into another person’s home, they admit that they value that person’s property more than their own life. Tragically, that truism was proven yet again early Friday morning in Bradenton, Florida. Two alleged…
26
Dec
Good Neighbor Defends Family Fleeing Home Invasion
Sometimes, having a legal firearm is life-saving for the individual owner or their family, and other times, a random acquaintance or even a stranger benefits from a person exercising their Second Amendment rights. The latter…
26
Dec
Seattle Delivery Driver Run Down by Own Van, Uses Firearm to Stop Attacker
Hardworking delivery drivers are all too often deemed “soft targets” by violent criminals who would prey on them as they do their jobs. In one recent Seattle instance, that presumption proved to be anything but…
25
Dec
Appeals Court to Determine Constitutionality of Illinois FOID Mandate
The controversial Illinois mandate that firearm purchasers apply and meet requirements for a Firearms Owners Identification (FOID) card is before the 4th District Appellate Court. The plaintiffs argued last week that the state mandate does…
24
Dec
North Dakota Supreme Court Strengthens State Preemption Law Protecting Gun Rights
Anti-gun forces in local governments are on the warpath against state preemption laws protecting Second Amendment rights. Once again, this time in North Dakota, their efforts proved futile. Last Thursday, the North Dakota Supreme Court…
24
Dec
Utah Convenience Store Clerk Uses Alleged Thief’s Firearm to Stop Robbery
Convenience and liquor stores are standard targets for not-too-bright violent criminals, but they may want to reconsider their career path and choose another line of work. These locations are increasingly run by employees who have…
23
Dec
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Challenge to Non-Violent Felon Gun Ban
A federal appeals court last week affirmed the government’s right to permanently disarm non-violent felons so long as their criminal history includes violent acts. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 3-0 that a Kentucky…
23
Dec
Congress Praised for Expanding Sport Shooters’ Access to Public Lands
With as much justified criticism as Second Amendment advocates level at Congress and federal agencies, there are times when praise is also appropriate. A recent bipartisan congressional act drew admiration from the National Shooting Sports…
22
Dec
NRA Warns Maine Hunters That Their Traditions Are Under Attack
Anti-Second Amendment forces only nibble around the edges of gun control because they are limited by the Constitution and defenders of freedom. Their true intentions are to end the right to keep and bear arms…
21
Dec
Florida Homeowner Shoots Intruder Then Holds Him at Gunpoint
There’s a reason you never hear criminals or their defenders extolling the virtues of the Second Amendment. The right to keep and bear arms works against them—and often in a dramatic fashion. A Florida man…
21
Dec
Poll: Majority Favor Judges Who Protect Second Amendment Rights
Americans know the Bill of Rights protects their fundamental liberty to defend their families and property, and the public fully understands that the Second Amendment is hardly a second-class freedom. That same understanding is often…
21
Dec
FPC Files Suit Against Washington, D.C. Firearm Magazine Ban
With the all-out attack on standard magazines by anti-gun forces raging in various states, it is hardly surprising that another lawsuit by a Second Amendment advocacy group has been filed. This time, the Firearms Policy…
19
Dec
Michigan Senate Bans ‘Ghost Guns’ Even as Supreme Court Decision is Pending
With so-called “ghost guns” back in the headlines, the grandstanding Michigan Senate this week jumped into action. Strictly along party lines, the state’s upper house approved a blanket prohibition on weapons and parts not imprinted…
18
Dec
Armed Arizona Man Sends Multiple Suspected Home Invaders Fleeing—One to the Hospital
A terrifying home invasion attempt in Arizona left one man hospitalized and sent several others running for cover when the homeowner opened fire. The latest incident of armed self-defense unfolded in Laveen just after 1:00…
18
Dec
Alleged Jeep Thief Shot by Washington Gun Owner
Even in states where gun rights are severely limited, good people choose to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their property with firearms. Washington state gun enthusiasts have endured many recent governmental attacks on the…
18
Dec
Americans Continue to Embrace Second Amendment Rights in Record Numbers
The naysayers may be loud and enjoy a virtual monopoly on the mainstream media, but ordinary Americans simply don’t believe their messaging. Data released by the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) clearly proves this. The…
17
Dec
Chicago Concealed Carry Holder Shoots Teen After Being Stabbed
A violent South Chicago altercation late Saturday night resulted in a 17-year-old stabbing suspect being shot by a lawful gun owner. Investigators reported that the confrontation unfolded at around 11:30 p.m. beside a city street.…
17
Dec
Department of Justice Introduces Two New Gun Control Regulations
The Department of Justice (DOJ) will be under new leadership next month, but that’s hardly stopping outgoing officials from piling on new gun control regulations. The DOJ recently introduced two rules under the auspices of…
17
Dec
Carjacker Shot By Armed Citizen In A Shocking Twist Of Self Defense
A quiet evening turned dangerous when a carjacking attempt outside the Crafty Crab restaurant in St. Petersburg, Florida, took a dramatic turn. The suspect, 18-year-old Simon White, was stopped in his tracks when his intended…