17
Sep
Montgomery Joins Memphis in Violating State Preemption Statutes Protecting Gun Rights
It is a time of slings and arrows being thrown back and forth between local governments and state authorities. The issue is the Second Amendment and who has the power to enact gun control statutes…
16
Sep
Good Guy With a Gun Ends Violent Robbery Attempt in North Carolina
Mount Holly is a small and beautiful suburb of Charlotte located on the banks of the Catawba River. A haven for outdoor enthusiasts with plenty of water sports and hiking trails, the North Carolina town…
16
Sep
San Antonio Man Shoots Pair of Would-Be Robbers
An alleged attempted robbery magically transformed into a double defensive shooting in west San Antonio late last month when the 34-year-old intended victim turned the tables on his assailants. The recently reported drama unfolded in…
15
Sep
Alleged Burglar Calls for Help After Being Shot by Homeowner
It will be a great day when criminals realize that the good people are arming themselves against the onslaught of violent crime and decide that targeting the innocent is too risky of a proposition. But…
15
Sep
Lack of ‘Stand Your Ground’ Rights Under Scrutiny in Hawaii
Hawaii may be a tropical paradise, but it lags far behind many of its brethren in certain civil liberties. The state still does not recognize the right to stand firm in the face of danger…
14
Sep
Armed Tennessee Homeowner Fires Through Door After Alleged Intruder Pushed Him Out
Holding a suspect at gunpoint is a risky proposition if a person is not careful to maintain a safe distance and alert to a possible surprise attack. This was clearly demonstrated last week in a…
14
Sep
Alleged Intruder Shot and Killed by Armed Resident in West Virginia Home
After an August break-in, a West Virginia man intending to protect his mother’s vacant dwelling purchased motion detectors to warn of another intrusion. That investment paid off early Wednesday morning, though with tragic results for…
07
Sep
Alleged Intruder Gets Shot After Turning on Bedroom Light
When a person is sound asleep in their bed, the last thing they expect is a home invader to break into their residence and threaten them. Imagine their shock when the suspect enters their bedroom…
07
Sep
Oklahoma Man with Handgun Fends Off Five Attackers
In a self-defense situation, five-to-one odds are not good. Chances are strong that the “one” will get the worst of the encounter and may not live to tell the tale. But the presence of a…
06
Sep
Chinese Restaurant Employee Shoots Robbery Suspect Allegedly Attacking Staff
A Maryland man is dead after being shot numerous times by an employee of a Chinese restaurant in Capitol Heights after he allegedly attempted to rob the establishment and attacked the staff. Police were called…
05
Sep
Federal Judge Rules Against Illinois Ban on Concealed Carry on Public Transit
Navigating public transportation systems in large metro areas can be a dangerous proposition, and concealed carry permit holders can hardly be blamed for exercising their constitutional rights while using this mode of transit. Illinois officials,…
04
Sep
US Jewish Community Arming Itself Against Rise in Anti-Semitism
Every community has the right to feel safe from threats, and American Jews are actively confronting a dramatic rise in violent incidents. These horrendous acts spiked after last October’s Hamas attack on Israel, and the…
03
Sep
Police: Missouri Man Kills Violent Home Invader in Self-Defense
The Second Amendment was established to ensure that the law-abiding citizenry could defend themselves and the nation if called upon. In countless incidents, many of which go unreported or underreported, good people use their legal…
03
Sep
Armed Arizona Homeowner Escapes Violent Late-Night Attack
Very little of any redeeming value happens at 4 a.m. on a Saturday morning. Of course, there are first responders hard at work and night-shift employees toiling until daybreak, but most people are sound asleep…
03
Sep
Lawsuit Threat Forces Louisiana City to Back Down on ‘Gun-Free’ Zone
Second Amendment rights prevailed in a threatened legal showdown between Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the University of Louisiana-Lafayette (UL). Louisiana law dictates that any area within a 1000-yard radius of a school is…
02
Sep
Texas AG Sues State Fair Over Carry Prohibition
Texas is certainly not the first place that comes to mind when contemplating a legal battle over gun rights, but the state is now in the middle of a Second Amendment skirmish. Attorney General Ken…
31
Aug
Memphis Officials File Lawsuit Against State Over Gun Control
The controversy over City of Memphis leaders wanting to suppress Second Amendment rights in opposition to state law is headed to court. For months, the city declared its intent to flaunt Tennessee’s preemption law, which…
31
Aug
Appeals Court: Marijuana Users Not Automatically Prohibited from Gun Ownership
Second Amendment supporters who are also cannabis enthusiasts scored another victory Wednesday in the battle to secure the same freedoms enjoyed by those who indulge in alcohol. In U.S. v. Connelly, a three-judge panel of…
31
Aug
Liquor Store Employee Uses Handgun to Thwart Attack
Violent criminals by their nature are aggressive bullies, and it must be a shock to them when a good citizen flips the script and gives them a taste of their own medicine. This positive outcome…
30
Aug
Court: Second Amendment Protects Right to Carry a Switchblade
In a case that also has implications for gun laws, the Massachusetts Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the prohibition against carrying spring-loaded knives, commonly known as “switchblades,” violates the Second Amendment protections for its…
29
Aug
Armed Hero Saves Woman and Small Child from Alleged Carjacking Attempt
If there’s anything more frightening than a violent carjacking attempt, it is facing this threat with your small child in the vehicle with you. That’s what a woman in Falls Mills, Virginia, faced Friday afternoon,…