15
Apr
Colorado Sheriffs Blast New Gun Control Law as Unconstitutional
Law enforcement officials on the front lines of Colorado’s battle with violent crime are not happy with the state’s most recent gun control measures. Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed the legislation last week without fanfare…
15
Apr
Alleged Air Conditioner Thief Captured After Warning Shot from Intended Victim
It must have been a hot morning in Florida as one man allegedly decided to make off with another person’s window air conditioner. That turned out to be a poor method to cool off as…
13
Apr
Lawmakers Demand End to Federal Policy Declaring Gun Violence a ‘Public Health Crisis’
A group of pro-Second Amendment legislators penned a sharp letter demanding the end of the federal government policy declaring gun violence equates to a “public health crisis.” Fox News Digital reported that fifteen House members,…
13
Apr
South Carolina Closer to Becoming 21st State to Protect Gun Owners’ Privacy
South Carolina lawmakers heeded the call of gun rights advocates last week as the House passed the Second Amendment Financial Privacy bill. House Bill 3930, which is strongly endorsed by the National Rifle Association (NRA),…
12
Apr
AG Bondi Creates Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force
The federal government's attitude toward gun rights continued to change last week with a landmark announcement from Attorney General Pam Bondi. On Wednesday, she proclaimed the establishment of the Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force to…
12
Apr
Patel Replaced as Acting ATF Head by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has been given new leadership. Multiple reports indicate that Daniel Driscoll, the Secretary of the Army, will lead the embattled agency in the future. According to…
11
Apr
Texas Woman Uses Knife to Fight Off Alleged Carjacker
Second Amendment enthusiasts know that firearms are not the only tools that are integral to being prepared for the worst. A Texas woman discovered on Monday that having a handy knife can also mean the…
10
Apr
Colorado Governor Signs Controversial Bill Making Modern Sporting Rifles More Difficult to Purchase
The contentious issue of Colorado lawmakers attempting to put ownership of popular semi-automatic rifles out of reach for many citizens culminated with Gov. Jared Polis (D) signing the bill into law on Thursday. That settled…
10
Apr
Anti-Second Amendment Virginia Lawmakers Fail to Override Youngkin’s Veto
Fortunately for gun rights enthusiasts, Virginia law requires a two-thirds majority to override the governor’s veto pen. That statutory limitation saved the day and previewed future legislative battles in the Old Dominion. At issue was…
09
Apr
SAF Blasts Controversial Ruling by Illinois Judge on Smith & Wesson Lawsuit
An Illinois judge ruled that a contentious lawsuit against Smith & Wesson may proceed, despite federal law prohibiting such frivolous legal actions against the weapons industry. This brought an immediate and sharp rebuke from the…
09
Apr
Georgia House Approves Upholding Preemption Law to Block Savannah’s Gun Control
Georgia leaders are stepping up to stop a city’s attempt to restrict Second Amendment rights despite a clear state law prohibiting such actions. The Peach State is one of many that wisely prevents local municipalities…
08
Apr
Credit Card Companies May Now Track New York Ammunition Purchasers
Even as several states move to protect their citizens’ Second Amendment rights and block the tracking of firearm and ammunition purchases, some are headed in the opposite direction. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed…
07
Apr
Bill Reintroduced to Repeal Federal Transfer Tax on Short-Barreled Rifles
If a new congressional action is successful, the federal excise tax levied when certain firearms governed by the National Firearms Act of 1934 are purchased will no longer apply. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Rep.…
07
Apr
Armed Citizen Shoots Suspect Allegedly Pilfering Houston Storage Unit
Situations that call for armed action are rarely known beforehand. The well-established pattern is for upstanding Americans to be going about their day-to-day business when suddenly a criminal interrupts their routine and threatens life and…
06
Apr
DOJ to Investigate Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Over Possible Second Amendment Abuses
In previous years, the federal government could be counted on to bring the hammer down on Second Amendment rights. Critics charged that agencies such as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) were…
06
Apr
NSSF: March Gun Sales Lowest in Five Years
U.S. gun sales dove again in March to levels unseen since before the 2020 pandemic, but there is also good news from the latest industry statistics. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reported that firearm-related…
05
Apr
Idaho’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law Protects Man Who Killed Attacker in Self-Defense
Using a firearm to defend against violent criminals is a regular occurrence in 2025. However, even in a clear case of self-defense, the possibility exists that an overzealous prosecutor or misguided laws may endanger the…
04
Apr
Firearm Industry Trade Association Files Suit Against Maryland’s Anti-PLCAA Law
Another day, another state moves to circumvent federal law shielding the gun industry from being hammered by frivolous lawsuits seeking to drive it into the ground. This time it is Maryland, with an assist from…
04
Apr
Armed Louisiana Woman Turns Tables on Alleged Attacker
An alarming attack on a woman in her home unfolded Monday in Louisiana, and despite efforts to deescalate the situation, it was a loaded firearm that may have saved her life. The St. Tammany Parish…
03
Apr
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Cites PLCAA in Dismissing Lawsuit Against Gun Manufacturer
Common sense and the rule of law carried the day with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court last week. Justices tossed out a lawsuit seeking to blame a gun maker for an apparent negligent act which resulted…
03
Apr
Elderly Philadelphia Homeowner Fatally Shoots Alleged Burglar
It takes a different sort of evil to prey on the young and the elderly, but sadly, that is all too familiar in 2025. That is yet another reason why it pays dividends to lawfully…