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Jul

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…

01

Jul

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…

30

Jun

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…

30

Jun

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…

29

Jun

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,…

28

Jun

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…

28

Jun

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…

28

Jun

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…

26

Jun

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…

25

Jun

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…

25

Jun

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…

24

Jun

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…

24

Jun

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…

24

Jun

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…

23

Jun

Despite the rantings of anti-gun zealots predicting blood flowing in the streets if more states enact constitutional carry, this prognostication proved far from accurate. In fact, the results of an academic study indicated a negligible…

23

Jun

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled in U.S. v. Rahimi that the federal ban on persons subject to domestic violence restraining orders (DVROs) is constitutional. The 8-1 majority handed down the first major high…

22

Jun

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday sided with the federal government in upholding the federal law prohibiting possession of weapons by individuals subject to a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO). Observers watched the justices in…

22

Jun

In my head, I have a running list of firearms that every true Second Amendment enthusiast should consider owning. This isn't about gatekeeping or saying, “You’re not a real gun guy if you don’t have…

21

Jun

With the dust now settling on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down the federal ban on bump stocks, many would assume that the ruling by the highest court in the land would enable law-abiding…

21

Jun

The federal ban on carrying firearms at U.S. Post Offices and postal properties nationwide is being strongly challenged. The Second Amendment Foundation, Firearms Policy Coalition, and two Texas citizens filed a federal lawsuit in the…

20

Jun

The Second Amendment affords all law-abiding Americans the right to armed self-defense. It is the ultimate equal opportunity to protect oneself, loved ones and property from wrongdoers who prey on the innocent and defenseless. Yet…