03
Jan
December Shooting at Indiana Amazon Warehouse Believed to be Self-Defense
Anyone involved in a self-defense shooting must be concerned about legal blowback, especially in some parts of the country. An Indiana man found himself allegedly threatened by a coworker at the Amazon Distribution Warehouse in…
03
Jan
California’s Nanny State Now Forces Gun Retailers to Warn Customers of ‘Dangers’
California lawmakers harbor a profound hatred for the Second Amendment, and they lead the nation in the unimpressive category of suppressing gun rights. The latest assault on freedom may seem relatively mild by comparison, but…
02
Jan
Second Amendment Rights for Marijuana Users Scores Major Courthouse Victory
The long-simmering squabble between the Second Amendment rights of marijuana users and the federal government took another turn Monday, and again, it favors individual freedom. U.S. District Judge David Briones tossed out the indictment of…
01
Jan
Report: ATF Director to Step Down Ahead of New Administration
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) came under tremendous fire from Second Amendment advocates for the past four years. Director Steve Dettelbach’s agency was accused of targeting law-abiding gun dealers and good…
31
Dec
Bizarre Wisconsin Gun Control for Anglers Finally Repealed
Wisconsin has long had a law on the books making it illegal to shoot a fish. However, there was also a prohibition against simply possessing a firearm while enjoying casting a line in the water,…
31
Dec
Kentucky Lawmakers Contemplate Holding Parents Responsible for Children’s Gun Crimes
Kentucky is generally a reliable state for defending Second Amendment rights. However, a legislative push for the new year is raising eyebrows and stirring debate on lawmakers' motives. State Rep. Kim Banta (R) insists that…
30
Dec
FPC Challenges Louisiana Prohibition on Non-Residents Carrying Firearms
Just in time to deliver a Christmas gift to Louisiana gun enthusiasts, the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced a new lawsuit against the state. The Second Amendment advocacy organization filed Mate v. Westcott the day…
30
Dec
Wisconsin Becomes Epicenter of Raging ‘Red Flag’ Controversy
It has been said that political leaders should always take advantage of a tragedy, and Wisconsin lawmakers are following this adage to the letter. The tragic shooting of fellow classmates and a teacher by a…
29
Dec
Defensive Shooting in Crowded Tennessee Walmart on Christmas Eve Likely Saved Lives
While the wisdom of braving a crowded Walmart on Christmas Eve is certainly debatable, it should not have potentially deadly consequences. However, for shoppers at the Clarksville, Tennessee, location, a frantic day of last-minute buying…
29
Dec
Florida Sheriff Warns Violent Criminals That They Should ‘Expect to Be Shot’
A Florida homeowner opened fire on two masked intruders Thursday evening and killed one. Now, the local sheriff is in national headlines for issuing a stern warning to all who would prey on innocent victims.…
29
Dec
12 Year Old Robbers Shot By Armed Citizen In Texas
On Christmas night, an armed robbery attempt by three young boys—aged 12, 13, and 14—took a shocking and violent turn outside an apartment complex. The would-be victims, a 25-year-old man and his girlfriend, initially believed…
28
Dec
African American Gun Activist Says ATF Has Much to Answer for After Violent Raid
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has a lot of explaining to do in the shocking case of a botched and violent raid on a law-abiding citizen. Mark “Choppa” Manley is a…
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…