24
Apr
NRA Warns ATF Making Criminals of Thousands of Private Gun Sellers
Laws are one thing — the U.S. is built on a system of laws passed by duly elected lawmakers presumably for the good of the people. But sweeping regulations that originate from unelected bureaucrats are…
23
Apr
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to ‘Ghost Gun’ Rule
The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Monday it will take up the challenge to the controversial “ghost guns” rule during its next term. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) issued a new…
22
Apr
Colorado’s Anti-Gun Wave Continues with House Passage of Three New Bills
The Colorado House took yet another swipe at Second Amendment rights over the weekend when lawmakers passed three more gun control bills. These actions continued the recent attack on law-abiding citizens by a legislature that…
22
Apr
ATF Final Rule Issued on Definition of ‘Engaged in the Business’ of Dealing Weapons
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) released the final rule on the definition of “engaged in the business” as a weapons dealer. And it is intentionally vague to the point of being…
21
Apr
So-Called ‘Ghost Gun’ Ban Upheld by Nevada Supreme Court
In a blow against gun enthusiasts and hobbyists, the Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday reversed a lower court ruling. In doing so, the justices upheld the state prohibition on so-called “ghost guns,” which do not…
21
Apr
Armed 85-Year-Old Woman With .357 Magnum Proves To Robber Older Generations Are Built Different
Everyone seems to be saying, "Wow, an 85-year-old did all that? That's amazing. I can't believe it." But none of this surprises me, not even a little, because being 85 means this woman is part…
19
Apr
New Orleans Wants ‘Entertainment’ Districts Off-Limits for Concealed Carry Permit Holders
New Orleans officials were already enchanted with the notion of fighting back against the state’s newly minted constitutional carry law. They immediately discussed blocking off the famous French Quarter from even concealed carry permit holders.…
19
Apr
Pennsylvania Woman Shoots Intruder Discovered in Basement
A Pennsylvania woman survived a frightening encounter with a stranger in her home due to exercising her Second Amendment rights and by being prepared. She also displayed courage in confronting the intruder when awakened in…
19
Apr
Gun Industry Asks Supreme Court to Intervene in Mexico’s Frivolous Lawsuit
Some legal actions should never see the light of day, and a glaring example originated south of the border. The Mexican government filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the U.S. weapons industry blaming the businesses…
18
Apr
Man Attempting to Rob Store with a Snake Encounters Clerk With a Firearm
A convenience store next to Elvis Presley’s fame Graceland was the site of what can only be described as a bizarre robbery attempt early Tuesday morning. The suspect allegedly tried to rob the location three…
18
Apr
Armed California Man Defends Home Against Two Robbery Suspects
Home invasion robberies are a risky business, even in a gun-controlled state such as California. Two suspects encountered an armed and ready homeowner Tuesday morning in Newport Beach, and the results were not what they…
17
Apr
Mahomes Avoids Call for More Gun Control After Parade Shooting
Showing maturity off the field as well as on, Kansas City’s Super Bowl winning quarterback Patrick Mahomes avoided getting dragged into the heated gun control debate. The team’s most recent championship parade was tragically marred…
17
Apr
Minnesota Court: Guns in Cars Legally Same as Guns in Public
Having a firearm in your private car may be considered possession of a weapon in a public place. That’s the surprising ruling that was issued Monday from the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Laws obviously vary…
16
Apr
Colorado Moves Closer to Prohibiting Sale or Transfer of Semi-Automatic Weapons
Colorado lawmakers on Sunday took a giant step closer to the ban of the sale or transfer of popular semi-automatic weapons. The House on a 35-27 vote advanced a bill that died a quick death…
16
Apr
California Law Against Non-Residents Exercising Second Amendment Rights Opposed
A lawsuit filed last week charged that California’s ban on non-residents carrying firearms violates the Constitution. The filing came on behalf of residents of Idaho, New Mexico and Pennsylvania who were issued concealed carry permits…
15
Apr
U.S. Gun Owners Possess More Than 710,000,000 So-Called ‘High-Capacity’ Magazines
Anti-Second Amendment lawmakers who target detachable magazines are going after the most overwhelmingly common variety. That’s the result of a report from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the weapons industry trade association. The Detachable…
15
Apr
Senator Introduces Bill to Protect Gun Purchasers’ Privacy
The push by states favoring gun control to essentially create a national registry of weapons purchased using credit cards may hit a brick wall. That is due to S 4075, or the Protecting Privacy in…
15
Apr
Gun Control Forces Push to Make New Orleans’ French Quarter Gun-Free
Louisiana gun owners as of July 1 will be able to more freely exercise their Second Amendment rights due to the state’s establishment of constitutional carry. But predictably, gun control extremists seek to harshly limit…
14
Apr
Eight Armed Robbery Suspects Flee Jewelry Store When Owner Produces Shotgun
Oakland is in the grip of a retail crime wave that is forcing many longtime businesses to shutter and move elsewhere. One legacy store owner took matters into his own hands Wednesday and halted what…
13
Apr
Elderly Mother Shoots Masked Intruder to Save Disabled Son
Tales of courage and heroism fascinate the public, and they are often recounted in books and on the silver screen. But it’s the extraordinary feats of decidedly ordinary people in real life that are truly…
12
Apr
ATF Issues Controversial New Rule on Definition of Gun Dealer
The federal government is set to greatly expand the legal definition of a firearms dealer who is required to perform background checks on potential purchasers. The new Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)…