NRA Challenges California’s Controversial Excise Tax on Weapons and Ammunition
Chief Justice John Marshall famously observed in the early days of the nation, “The power to tax is the power to destroy.” This is especially true when the government’s function is used to suppress or…
West Virginia Joins Growing Number of University Systems Honoring Campus Carry
It is unfortunate that college campuses are not immune to the violent crime that plagues so many American cities, but they are not. To pretend otherwise is a disservice to hardworking students who are striving…
Texas Homeowner Shoots Intruder Who Allegedly Attacked Family
Attempting to enter another person’s home without permission is a dangerous business, certainly in the middle of the night and not knowing how prepared that individual is to defend themselves. Especially in Texas. Reports out…
Supreme Court Again Rejects Hearing Challenge to State ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court is being presented with an increasing number of cases dealing with Second Amendment rights as actions by states that oppose these rights are being challenged. The results are decidedly mixed, as…
Independence Day Heralds Freedom of Constitutional Carry in Louisiana
July 4th means a lot of things to different people, but the overriding cause for celebration is the freedom to live our lives as Americans in the way we see fit. Good people respect each…
July Brings New State Laws on Gun Tracking by Financial Firms
There is a growing divide across the U.S. concerning financial companies tracking purchases of guns and ammunition using credit cards. These Wall Street firms are now navigating a minefield of state regulations that either require…
Another Armed Chicago Resident Defends Against Violent Attacker
An alleged attacker is in critical condition after a shootout early Saturday morning with his intended victim in Chicago. This violent incident is just the latest in the Windy City in which law-abiding citizens exercised…
Campus Carry Controversy Continues in Several States
The flipping of the calendar into July meant changes in Second Amendment campus carry rights in two states, and they moved in the opposite direction. Students at West Virginia’s public colleges and universities are now…
Case Against Federal Law Banning Firearm Possession for Misdemeanors Continues
Conventional wisdom says that federal law bans the possession of firearms by convicted felons, and many would undoubtedly agree with this restriction. But that description is incorrect. Instead, this blanket ban covers anyone convicted of…
Dog Alerts Texas Homeowner to Intruder Who Flees After Shot Fired
Man’s best friend often times is a powerful weapon against those who would prey on law-abiding citizens. The presence of a canine partner may scare away an intruder before they even attack, and the dog’s…
Appeals Court Upholds Ohio’s Preemption Law Protecting Gun Rights
Local jurisdictions in several states are attempting to suppress Second Amendment rights of their citizens. These controversial actions led many lawmakers at the state level to implement preemption laws that safeguard these constitutional protections. These…
Debunking Viral Jon Stewart Gun Control Rant On The Daily Show
Recently, Jon Stewart delivered a monologue filled with humor and half-truths, aiming to debunk the GOP's narrative on city crime and gun violence. As expected, Stewart’s take was a blend of jokes and misleading statements,…
Masked Assailants Stopped by Armed Intended Victim in Alabama
The regularity of attacks against innocent people in the U.S. is alarming, and the public response is now even more predictable. The good people are arming themselves and exercising their Second Amendment rights to ensure…
Armed Neighbor Stops Horrific Knife Attack on Small Children
A courageous Good Samaritan stepped up when needed the most in a frightening Virginia incident that obviously sent shock waves throughout the community. Terrel Majette of Franklin was having an ordinary early evening Wednesday at…
Supreme Court Ruling Severely Limits Bureaucrats’ Ability to Mandate Gun Control
Second Amendment advocates have long charged that unelected Washington bureaucrats have been weaponized to enact unconstitutional gun control measures without Congress’ consent. Now, the U.S. Supreme Court agrees with that accusation. In a 6-3 landmark…
Second Amendment Supporters Sue New Jersey Over Draconian Gun Control Laws
A powerful coalition of gun rights groups banded together last week to file a lawsuit against New Jersey’s trampling of Second Amendment rights. Plaintiffs include Gun Owners of America (GOA), Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), the…
California’s Gun Control Haven Led Nation in Active Shooter Incidents in 2023
Anti-gun zealots are heavy on rhetoric and what-ifs but terribly light regarding concrete data. A prime example is California, which is by most accounts the most gun-controlled state in the nation. According to the latest…
Surgeon General Declares ‘Gun Violence’ a Public Health Crisis
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy climbed out on a narrow limb Tuesday when he declared “gun violence” to be a public health crisis. His reasoning was dubious at best, and he trotted out disproven statistics from…
Shooting in Walmart Parking Lot Believed to be Self-Defense
A frightening situation emerged last week at a Nevada Walmart, and a customer is believed to have acted in self-defense after being attacked in the parking lot. Emergency services received multiple calls about an incident…
Facebook Marketplace Transaction Leads to Self-Defense Shooting
The internet age spawned a new way of doing business, and countless transactions are carried out online every day. Some involve meeting personally to exchange items and payment, leading to yet another danger for the…
San Diego Officials Demand Federal Ban on Bump Stocks, ‘Ghost Guns’
Though these scenes must be reported, they hardly qualify as news anymore when anti-gun political leaders gather before assembled cameras and demand that Second Amendment rights for those who obey the law be curtailed. Such…