07
Nov
Attempted Robbery Halted by Armed Pizza Restaurant Employee in Philadelphia
An attempted armed robbery at a Philadelphia pizza restaurant ended in an exchange of gunfire between an employee and an armed suspect. One of the alleged armed robbers did not survive the confrontation. The incident…
06
Nov
NRA Free Speech Case Will Be Heard by the Supreme Court
When one pictures the venerable National Rifle Association (NRA) arguing a case before the U.S. Supreme Court, an image of powerful attorneys defending gun rights immediately comes to mind. And while that is normally the…
06
Nov
Poll: Voters Prefer Strict Enforcement of Existing Gun Laws Over New Ones
In a revealing survey conducted after the horrific Maine shooting, a solid majority of U.S. voters expressed their preference for curbing violence. And it’s exactly what Second Amendment advocates have preached for a long time.…
06
Nov
Senator Renews Call for Federal Firearm Licensing
U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) last week reissued his call for a sweeping new gun control program that would include federal licensing for all gun owners. In the wake of the Maine mass shooting, the…
05
Nov
Police: Ex-Boyfriend Killed After Breaking into Former Girlfriend’s Home
A 37-year-old Missouri man awakened to a frightening sight early Friday morning — a gun being pointed at his head by his girlfriend’s former boyfriend. St. Louis police report the incident unfolded in the Penrose…
05
Nov
Appeals Court Upholds Illinois Ban on Semiautomatic Rifles
The contentious Illinois ban on so-called “assault weapons” was upheld Friday by a U.S. appeals court in a blow to Second Amendment rights. The state banned the sale and distribution of several models of semiautomatic…
03
Nov
Gun Sales Rebound with Third-Highest October on Record — With One Obvious Reason
October’s U.S. gun sales surged past last year’s total and reached the third-highest level for the month in history. This represented good news for the industry and marked one of the few months in the…
03
Nov
Omaha Approves Controversial Anti-Second Amendment Measures
There is a clear showdown over gun rights looming between Nebraska government officials and the state’s largest city. The latest volley came from the Omaha City Council on Halloween. Despite arguments from several Second Amendment…
02
Nov
Illinois Gun Owners Steadfastly Resist Registering Their Firearms
Registrations of newly banned so-called “assault rifles” in Illinois are conspicuous by their absence. Gun owners are voting with their feet, and they are staying away in droves from registering their popular sporting rifles with…
02
Nov
Would-Be Tennessee Victim Shoots Alleged Home Invader
Whether it’s a burglary, home invasion or some other criminal enterprise that involves forcing their way into a person’s home, these acts are increasingly risky business. Many Americans feel as though they are under siege…
02
Nov
National Guard Warned Police That Card Could ‘Snap and Commit a Mass Shooting’
No one can say the warning signs were not there. As anti-gun zealots march in lockstep proclaiming that the gun is the problem, authorities received clear signals that the Maine shooter was a ticking time…
02
Nov
Armed Man Shot While Allegedly Attacking Construction Workers
A startling case in which an armed man was shot in Virginia is being defended by a construction company as self-defense. The flooring company supports its worker who ended up shooting the person during the…
31
Oct
Federal Judge Overturns California Law Banning Gun Shows at Fairgrounds
A fresh victory for gun rights came down the pike Monday when a federal judge blocked California’s new law prohibiting gun shows at county fairs. U.S. District Judge Mark Holcomb ruled that the state violated…
31
Oct
US Freezes Gun Exports in Blow to Firearms Industry
Political leaders are prone to attempting to gloss over unpopular moves by announcing them late on Fridays or even over holidays. One such proclamation came down late last week regarding gun exports as the White…
31
Oct
Injunction Against Pistol Brace Rule Extended by Federal Judge
U.S. District Court Judge Drew B. Tipton extended the current preliminary injunction against enforcement of the new pistol brace rule on Friday. The edict for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) meant…
31
Oct
Off-Duty Federal Officer Shoots Alleged Carjacker in Washington DC
A tragic situation unfolded in the nation’s capital Saturday night when an attempted carjacking resulted in the death of a 13-year-old. Washington, D.C. police were called to Penn Quarter in response to a shooting reported…
29
Oct
NSSF Blasts New Final Rule Banning Traditional Ammunition and Fishing Tackle
Despite appeals from sportsmen along with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and others, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) plowed ahead with its plan to enact a ban on traditional lead ammunition and…
29
Oct
Philadelphia Store Clerk Shoots Alleged Armed Robber Stuffing Pockets with Cash
A store clerk in a corner store in Philadelphia came face-to-face with an armed robber late Wednesday night and lived to tell the tale. That’s because he had the wisdom to be prepared and the…
29
Oct
Virginia Firearm Regulations Weigh Heavily on Voters’ Minds
With voters going to the polls in Virginia next month, several key issues will be determined. Prominent among them are concerns over the Second Amendment and where politicians stand on gun rights and state regulations.…
28
Oct
Oklahoma Legislator Seeks Grand Jury Investigation of Controversial ATF Raid
A grand jury may be called to investigate the controversial June raid on an Oklahoma resident by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). That’s the noble goal of Oklahoma State Rep. Justin…
28
Oct
Leaders Shamelessly Exploit Maine Tragedy for Personal Agendas
It took no time for anti-gun politicians to use the Maine shootings to rail against the Second Amendment. Even as the manhunt continued and questions swirled, the now-familiar rhetoric was being bandied about. On Thursday,…