12
Mar
Off-Duty Atlanta Officer Fires at Alleged Home Invader
Of all the residences to attempt to break into, an off-duty police officer’s should not be at the top of the list. After all, it is nearly certain they are armed and highly trained to…
12
Mar
California Law Limiting Gun Purchases to One Per Month Struck Down
Yet another gun control overreach by California officials was struck down on Monday. This time it was the state’s nonsensical limit on purchasing weapons of only one gun per month (OGM). U.S. District Judge William…
11
Mar
Hartford Church Initiates Armed Patrols to Protect Community
In an unusual program from an unusual source, a church in Hartford, Connecticut, established armed neighborhood patrols as a reaction to escalating violence. The Walk in the Light Church of God initiated the Self-Defense Brigade…
11
Mar
Youngkin Vetoes Controversial Virginia Gun Control Bills
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) took a stand for gun rights in resistance to the state legislature’s aim to curtail the Second Amendment by vetoing a pair of bills sent to his desk. And he…
10
Mar
Wyoming Poised to Expand Concealed Carry to Schools, Government Meetings
Wyoming’s push to greatly enhance Second Amendment rights enjoyed by law-abiding citizens received a tremendous boost last week. The bill to repeal gun-free zones, including schools and government functions, cleared both legislative chambers and heads…
10
Mar
Armed Indiana Man Shoots Alleged Burglar — Then Confronts Second Burglar
An Indiana man had a dramatic night Tuesday when he encountered not one but two separate burglary suspects. As he was armed and felt threatened, the first encounter led to the alleged burglar being shot.…
09
Mar
Delaware House Approves Bill to Add Roadblocks to Handgun Ownership
A week almost never passes without anti-gun forces in a U.S. state unveiling a new proposal to circumvent the Second Amendment and further restrict the right to keep and bear arms. This time the culprit…
09
Mar
Concealed Carry Permit Holder Stops Alleged Attempted Robbery in Chicago
Using a Chicago ATM in the dark hours of the early morning calls for situational awareness, and a 60-year-old resident certainly became aware of the inherent danger on Friday. These cash withdrawal locations are by…
09
Mar
It’s Official: South Carolina Now the 29th Constitutional Carry State
South Carolina joined the constitutional carry club on Thursday when Gov. Henry McMaster (R) put his signature on the long-awaited landmark legislation. Backed by the National Rifle Association (NRA), the bill allows law-abiding citizens 18…
08
Mar
Authorities Identify Armed Good Samaritan Who Intervened After Officer’s Fatal Attack
A shocking tragedy last month in Las Cruces, New Mexico, may have resulted in even more pain if it were not for the courageous actions of an armed citizen. Authorities have now identified the Good…
06
Mar
South Carolina Poised to Become 29th Constitutional Carry State
It’s been a bumpy road, but South Carolina is apparently headed toward being the 29th state to implement constitutional carry. This would enable law-abiding citizens to possess weapons openly without needing to ask for the…
06
Mar
Louisiana Now Officially the 28th Constitutional Carry State
The ink was barely dry on Senate Bill 1 when it was signed on Tuesday by Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R). The momentous occasion made the state the 28th in the nation to embrace constitutional…
05
Mar
Late Night Alleged Car Theft Foiled by Armed Owner
It was a confrontation that could have been easily avoided, but an alleged car thief apparently targeted the wrong vehicle. Motor vehicle theft is a bad idea anywhere, but in Texas early Tuesday morning it…
05
Mar
Carry Rights Expansion Parallels Drastic Drop in Homicides Nationwide
A funny thing happened on the road to the Wild West and blood running in the streets. Reports on violent crime in 2023 now indicate the year likely saw the largest one-year decline in homicides…
05
Mar
Gun Rights Opponents Rally Against Utah Funding Defense Training for Teachers
If a violent criminal targets a school, an armed teacher may well be the last line of defense. This rings especially true in rural districts that cannot afford armed resource officers and face the reality…
04
Mar
Tennessee Second Amendment Advocates Prepare for Attack on Gun Rights
The Tennessee legislature is about to be a battleground for numerous anti-gun proposals pushed by lawmakers who want nothing more than to strip away Second Amendment rights. No fewer than dozens of firearms bills have…
04
Mar
Louisiana Ready to Become 28th Constitutional Carry State
Louisiana is primed to become the 28th U.S. state to enshrine its respect for the Second Amendment and allow permitless carry by law-abiding citizens. The stage was set when the House of Representatives approved Senate…
03
Mar
Armed Mother Defends Daughter from Ex-Boyfriend’s Alleged Attack
It’s a shame that former romantic partners cannot simply go their own ways when the relationship falls apart. But too many times, there is an obsession that lingers and foments until a dangerous situation emerges.…
03
Mar
Measure to Lower Minimum Age to Purchase Firearm in Florida Clears House
Florida lawmakers on Friday took a major step toward ensuring Second Amendment rights are exercised by young adults. The House passed legislation lowering the legal age to purchase a firearm from 21 to 18. House…
02
Mar
Utah Bill to Support Arming Teachers Goes to Governor’s Desk
There’s the world how we wish it to be and there’s the real world. In the first instance, schools would be seen by all as sacred institutions of learning and thus would be immune to…
02
Mar
US Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Bump Stock Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a challenge to the federal ban on bump stocks brought by a gun shop owner. Central Texas Gun Works proprietor Michael Cargill said he wanted to impede the…